Just days before the Grammys, rumors began to swirl that Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars were tapped to perform at the ceremony last minute. But though the duo’s last collaboration, “Die with a Smile,” became a global smash hit — rising to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 last month — it seemed like its lyrical content might be out of place for a telecast dedicated to fundraising for Los Angeles wildfire relief.

Their collaboration "Die With a Smile" was nominated for two Grammys Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars' Grammy performance struck a somber note during music's biggest night. The "Die With a Smile" collaborators sang The Mamas and The Papas' song "California Dreamin'" to pay tribute to Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires during the 2025 Grammy Awards at Crypto.

The 67th Grammy Awards had a special moment as Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars performed a tribute to Los Angeles as their performance was dedicated to those affected by the recent wildfires in Southern California.