Lady Gaga Says “Trans People Are Not Invisible” as Grammys Get Political

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It seems Donald Trump is making awards shows political again.

In the gaming world, stepping into the 2025 Grammys during Trump’s second term felt like a whole new level. Unlike the previous year where political statements were kept minimal, this time around, the event echoed with references to some of the president’s most contentious moves early in his second term. It was as if the stage was subtly speaking out, mirroring the nation’s pulse.

Lady Gaga made a powerful statement against Donald Trump’s restrictive policies towards transgender individuals, particularly his executive orders that limited the recognition of genders to male and female, and did not allow for changes. During her acceptance speech at the Grammys for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Die With a Smile” alongside Bruno Mars, she emphasized, “Transgender people are visible. Transgender people deserve love. The LGBTQ+ community deserves recognition. Music is a manifestation of love.

Previously, during the evening when she was honored with the Best Latin Pop Album, Shakira seemed to hint at Donald Trump’s immigration policy, expressing, “I wish to dedicate this award to my fellow immigrant family members residing here. You are cherished, valuable, and I will persistently advocate for you.

During the initial phase of his second presidency, Trump adopted a notably tough stance on immigration. This involved large-scale expulsions and also the issuance of an executive decree aimed at abolishing birthright citizenship.

Following Selena Gomez’s removal of an emotional video about deportations earlier this week, the White House requested some mothers who have lost loved ones due to crimes perpetrated by immigrants to feature in a targeted video responding critically to Gomez’s remarks.

Host of the Grammys, Trevor Noah, humorously commented on political shifts, pointing out Trump’s aggressive actions such as discontinuing diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across government. He quipped, “There have been some changes in Washington, so I’m going to savor tonight because this might be the last event I get to host in this country.

Noah playfully commented on the newly imposed tariffs by Trump on Canada (alongside Mexico and China). His quip was, “Maple syrup is going up to $50 now.

In her speech upon receiving the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award, Alicia Keys criticized Trump’s actions against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), stating, “DEI is not something to fear; it’s a treasure. The louder the voices, the stronger the melody.

More to come.

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2025-02-03 07:55