On the eve of his annual Pre-Grammy Gala, Clive Davis is still working. Sitting at a table inside his bungalow at The Beverly Hills Hotel, his faithful Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Charlie snoring near his feet,

The Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Event, a wildfire-relief benefit this year, featured sets from Post Malone, Joni Mitchell, Doechii, Shaboozey and more.

This year’s affair—renamed the Pre-Grammy Fundraising Gala in light of efforts to raise money onsite to aid those in Los Angeles affected by the recent wildfires—marked the 50th anniversary and delivered a succession of powerhouse musical performances.

The 2025 edition of Clive Davis' annual Pre-Grammy Gala had special meaning this year. Not only had the cherished event transitioned into a fundraiser – with a suggested minimum donation of $500 per person to MusiCares' Fire Relief Fund – but it was also billed as its 50th year.

Saturday night (Feb. 1), music industry icon Clive Davis hosted a Pre-Grammy Fundraiser ahead of the 67th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday night (Feb. 2). The line-up was filled with A-list stars, including Doechii,