Clive Davis was forced to postpone his second Grammy party after being diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy in February, but it should be worth the wait with Oprah Winfrey set to honor Tina Turner at the bash.
The 67-year-old media mogul pre-taped her interview with Davis on Monday for the virtual soirée, which will take place in May, according to the New York Post.
It is unclear if Turner herself, 81, who was featured in the HBO documentary Tina last month, will put in a virtual appearance at the party at this time.
Postponed: Clive Davis was forced to postpone his second Grammy party after being diagnosed with Bell’s Palsy in February, but it should be worth the wait with Oprah Winfrey set to honor Tina Turner at the bash
Interview: The 67-year-old media mogul pre-taped her interview with Davis on Monday for the virtual soirée, which will take place in May, according to the New York Post
Tina: It is unclear if Turner herself, 81, who was featured in the HBO documentary Tina last month, will put in a virtual appearance at the party at this time
‘He interviewed her for 90 minutes… it will, of course, be edited,’ a source said of the interview.
‘It’s linked to one of his favorite Tina Turner performances, and there was quite a bit of discussion around Tina,’ the insider added.
‘Clive was very excited that he got Oprah. It’s a big deal. He was like, “Can you believe this?”‘ the source added.
Interview: ‘He interviewed her for 90 minutes… it will, of course, be edited,’ a source said of the interview
Favorite: ‘It’s linked to one of his favorite Tina Turner performances, and there was quite a bit of discussion around Tina,’ the insider added
Very excited: ‘Clive was very excited that he got Oprah. It’s a big deal. He was like, “Can you believe this?”‘ the source added
Davis announced in January that he was hosting two virtual Grammy parties this year, instead of one in-person event, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first event took place at the end of January, featuring a curated selection of some of Davis’ favorite musical performances, including Janis Joplin at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967, Whitney Houston’s 10-minute medley at the 1994 American Music Awards and Jay-Z and Alicia Keys performing “Empire State of Mind” from Times Square in 2016.
John Legend, Jamie Foxx, and Jennifer Hudson each performed during the bash, while Davis also interviewed Bruce Springsteen, Diddy, Alicia Keys, Barry Gibb, Chance the Rapper, David Foster, Gladys Knight, and Carole King.
Two parties: Davis announced in January that he was hosting two virtual Grammy parties this year, instead of one in-person event, due to the COVID-19 pandemic
The second party was originally slated for March 13, just a day before the Grammys ceremony at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
While a specific date hasn’t been given for the rescheduled virtual party, sources said it would happen sometime in May.
‘He is in good spirits and looks forward to doing the second half of his pre-Grammy gala in May,’ a source close to Davis said.
Good spirits: ‘He is in good spirits and looks forward to doing the second half of his pre-Grammy gala in May,’ a source close to Davis said
‘The names connected with ‘part two’ are going to be bigger, if not better,’ the source added.
Davis has famously hosted his annual Grammy bash at the Beverly Hilton Hotel ever the awards ceremony each year.
There is no indication if Oprah will be involved in other aspects of the party, with the first virtual bash clocking in at over five hours.
Bigger names: ‘The names connected with ‘part two’ are going to be bigger, if not better,’ the source added
Bash master: Davis has famously hosted his annual Grammy bash at the Beverly Hilton Hotel ever the awards ceremony each year
More Oprah: There is no indication if Oprah will be involved in other aspects of the party, with the first virtual bash clocking in at over five hours