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 50th anniversary of exec's famously exclusive party took on new meaning as fundraiser after Los Angeles' devastating wildfires

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,