Grammys Use Outdoor Stage, Distanced Tables With Masked Guests for COVID-19-Era Show
The 2021 Grammy Awards took advantage of its Southern California location in mid-March to stage an outdoor, socially-distanced awards presentation with some of the biggest stars in the music industry wearing masks and sitting at small, safely spaced tables. At the top of the show, host Trevor Noah showed off the show's outdoor location in downtown Los Angeles, with the Grammys' traditional venue of the Staples Center serving as the backdrop for the stage where Noah kicked off the show and winners accepted their awards.