Lady Gaga’s Grammy Win Overshadowed by Viral Miley Cyrus Moment

The 68th annual Grammy Awards kicked off at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, and a brief audience moment involving Miley Cyrus and Lady Gaga quickly caught fans’ attention.

Lady Gaga won Best Pop Vocal Album for MAYHEM, beating out several major contenders, including Miley Cyrus. Gaga appeared visibly shocked by the win and celebrated with her husband, Michael Polansky, before heading to the stage to accept the award.

As the camera panned across the audience during the standing ovation, many viewers noticed that Miley Cyrus and her fiancé, Maxx Morando, remained seated and did not applaud. The short clip sparked intense discussion on social media, with some fans questioning whether there was tension between the two artists, despite no known history of conflict.

Online reactions ranged from confusion to criticism, while others cautioned against reading too much into a fleeting moment.

Earlier in the night, Lady Gaga also won Best Dance Pop Recording for her hit single “Abracadabra,” adding to her successful evening.

The Grammy Awards feature 95 categories across genres including pop, rock, country, and classical. The ceremony is hosted by Trevor Noah for the fourth consecutive year and includes major performances, tributes, the In Memoriam segment, and appearances by both established stars and rising artists.