Beyoncé has nearly 100 Grammy nominations … and, she finally got the topnhy for the evening’s top prize — winning Album of the Year, presented by some very special guests Sunday.

To present the final award of the Grammy Awards, the Recording Academy brought out L.A. Firefighters including Los Angeles County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone and Fire Captain Sheila Kelliher Berkoh … along with an assembled crew of firefighters behind them.

In a short speech, Marrone shouts out all the firefighters who risked their lives to fight the devastating wildfires in L.A. last month … adding the community will build back stronger together.

As you can guess, Bey immediately jumps up and hugs Jay-Z … before walking to the mic with her daughter Blue Ivy on her arm. She thanks the firefighters for their bravery, and then says this award was a long time coming.

It was Bey’s second win of the night … with her first coming for Best Country Album — presented to her by none other than Taylor Swift.

Like we said … this is Beyoncé’s first win in the category. Jay-Z pointed out she’d never won the trophy during last year’s ceremony — in a memorable, albeit awkward, moment.

We asked John Legend if Jay’s outburst would taint Beyoncé’s win this year before the ceremony began … and, he said it unequivocally would not.

BTW … the entire Grammys ceremony was geared toward highlighting fire recovery effort in L.A. — with a QR code consistently popping up onscreen allowing viewers at home to donate.

Lady Gaga‘s using her platform at the Grammys to back the LGBTQ+ community… saying trans people aren’t invisible — and, the queer community needs to be lifted up.

The singer-songwriter and Bruno Mars won the Grammy for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for their song “Die With a Smile” … and, after thanking her fiancé Michael Polansky, Gaga used her time to defend the trans community.

Check out the clip … Gaga’s says now it the time to have the backs of queer and transgender individuals — adding that music is all about love.

It’s a short, powerful statement … one definitely spurred on by recent political moves — like Donald Trump announcing the U.S. government will only recognize two genders.

Trump signed the executive order mandating just two genders back on inauguration day … and, it stripped away some rights trans individuals have fought for over the years.

For example … federal agencies have been ordered to enforce a bathroom ban — making people use the bathroom that coincides with their sex at birth rather than their gender identity.

Gaga isn’t the only person to speak on politics in their speeches … Chappell Roan asked music companies to provide healthcare to young artists. Shakira shouted out the other immigrants in the country like her, and Alicia Keys defended DEI initiatives.

A major beef ended at the Grammy Awards Sunday … not between two artists, but between an artist and the academy itself — ’cause The Weeknd is back in the Grammys fold.

Harvey Mason Jr. — the Recording Academy CEO — stepped up to talk about all the changes he’s tried to implement in the last four years … ever since The Weeknd called out the academy for a lack of transparency.

Remember … back in 2020, The Weeknd’s song “Blinding Lights” — a super popular track which ended up skyrocketing to the top of the charts — wasn’t nominated at the 2021 Grammys.

The Weeknd then went off on the Academy … saying he wouldn’t attend the 2021 show — citing the “secret committees” he believed were choosing the nominees.

At the time, Mason said the Grammys were constantly evolving … but, The Weeknd still boycotted for years, refusing to submit his music for any of the trophies.

Now, Mason says he appreciates criticism … and, the Recording Academy has worked to make the Grammys more transparent — all of which led to The Weeknd agreeing to perform once again.

The star then walked onstage and performed two songs — “Cry For Me” and “Harmless” — thrilling the audience.

So, it appears he’s forgiven the Recording Academy and appreciates all the work they’ve done to change their systems for voting … or, it’s possible he simply wanted to support the fire relief efforts this year’s ceremony is supporting.

After all … The Weeknd has raised millions for the relief effort — and, his performance at the show may help to raise even more.