Sixty years after its release, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars covered the Mamas and the Papas‘ “California Dreamin’” at the 2025 Grammy Awards on Sunday night.
The “Die With a Smile” duo took the Sixties anthem into 2025, making it a poignant love letter to Los Angeles in wake of the devastating wildfires. Gaga wore a lengthy white gown with a cap, while Mars rocked a swanky Seventies-style suit.
Gaga and Mars released “Die With a Smile” in August 2024; it went to Number One on the Billboard Hot 100 in January. “I can’t believe I’ve had two Number Ones in three different decades that I’ve been releasing my music,” Gaga said. ““I’m so grateful. It’s 2025, and I have a Number One, it’s pretty wild.”
“Die With a Smile” is up for Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. The track will be included on Gaga’s upcoming album
