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Steven Tyler Turns GRAMMY Night Into Purpose, Raising $4.1M for Janie’s Fund in Hollywood

Hosted by Melissa Joan Hart, with Performances by Steven Tyler, Matt Sorum, Robin Zander, Marcus King, Chris Robinson, Nuno Bettencourt, Billy Corgan, and James LoMenzo, with a Surprise Performance from YUNGBLUD

by Lauren Goldenberg February 3, 2026
by Lauren Goldenberg February 3, 2026 0 comments
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Music, meaning, and major money came together at the 7th Annual Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards® Viewing Party, hosted by Janie’s Fund — the philanthropic organization founded by rock legend and humanitarian Steven Tyler.

 

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Hilary Roberts and Tiffany Haddish attend Steven Tyler’s 7th Annual Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party benefitting Janie’s Fund, presented By Live Nation, at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images for Janie’s Fund)

Held at the iconic Hollywood Palladium and presented by Live Nation, the star-packed gala doubled as a celebration of Janie’s Fund’s 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of life-changing work for girls and young women who’ve experienced trauma. By the end of the night, the event raised an incredible $4.1 million.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Flavor Flav attends Steven Tyler’s 7th Annual Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party benefitting Janie’s Fund, presented By Live Nation, at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images for Janie’s Fund)

The funds raised are going directly toward expanding Janie’s Houses, trauma-informed homes that provide safety, stability, and long-term support. This year’s goal? Building at least two new houses, creating more pathways for healing and independence.

Spotted throughout the night: Tiffany Haddish, Carmen Electra, Evan Ross, Taylor Momsen, Flavor Flav, Taylor Dayne, Hilary Roberts, Ana Cristina Cash, John Paul DeJoria, and more — with performances from Steven Tyler, Robin Zander (Cheap Trick), Marcus King, Chris Robinson (The Black Crowes), and Billy Corgan (The Smashing Pumpkins) with a surprise performance from YUNGBLUD (fresh off his GRAMMY win for Best Rock Performance).

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Melissa Joan Hart attends Steven Tyler’s 7th Annual Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party benefitting Janie’s Fund, presented By Live Nation, at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images for Janie’s Fund)

A GRAMMY Night With a Mission

Steven Tyler opened the evening by welcoming guests and reflecting on a decade of impact made possible by the collective generosity of supporters, partners, and advocates. He underscored the importance of continued investment in sustainable, long-term solutions that empower survivors not only to heal, but to thrive.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Robin Zander performs onstage during Steven Tyler’s 7th Annual Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party benefitting Janie’s Fund, presented By Live Nation, at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images for Janie’s Fund)

Hosted by actress and longtime Janie’s Fund supporter Melissa Joan Hart, the program featured a series of powerful moments as she introduced speakers, spotlighted the organization’s growth over the past ten years, and encouraged attendees to support the Fund’s ongoing initiatives.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Gary Pate, Jill Wolins, Kim Blumenthal, Steven Tyler and Ira Blumenthal attend Steven Tyler’s 7th Annual Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party benefitting Janie’s Fund, presented By Live Nation, at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images for Janie’s Fund)

Guests tuned into the 68th Annual GRAMMY Awards live, but the party never stayed completely seated. Because between award-show moments, The London Essentials took over the room, sending much of the crowd and the celebs straight to their feet. 

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: The London Essentials perform during Steven Tyler’s 7th Annual Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party benefitting Janie’s Fund, presented By Live Nation, at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Janie’s Fund)

Hits like “Burning Love,” “You Spin Me Round,” “Mambo Italiano,” “Don’t You Want Me,” “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back),” and “Proud Mary” often turned the Palladium into a dance floor, with Tiffany Haddish, Tia Carrere, and Carmen Electra joining the fun.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Matt Sorum and Taylor Momsen attend Steven Tyler’s 7th Annual Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party benefitting Janie’s Fund, presented By Live Nation, at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Janie’s Fund)

The night continued with an electric after-party featuring Steven Tyler’s closest friends and collaborators. Robin Zander kicked off the celebration alongside an all-star house band including Nuno Bettencourt, James LoMenzo, and Matt Sorum, performing hits like  Hello,” “Surrender,” “I Want You to Want Me,” and “Dream Police”.  The performances continued all night with Marcus King (“Mississippi Queen” and “Carolina Honey”),  Chris Robinson (“Remedy”, “Jealous Again”), and Billy Corgan (“You Think You’re Tough”, “Bullet with Butterfly Wings”) who brought his daughter Philomena onstage for a special moment.  

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Edana Rivera and Edie Allen, Janie’s Fund Executive Council, speak onstage during Steven Tyler’s 7th Annual Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party benefitting Janie’s Fund, presented By Live Nation, at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images for Janie’s Fund)

Steven Tyler closed the night with a series of iconic performances, including “Back in the Saddle” with GRAMMY Award winner YUNGBLUD, “Mama Kin,” “Walkin’ the Dog” with Chris Robinson, “Last Child” with Marcus King, and “More Than Words” with Nuno Bettencourt. The night ended withSteven Tyler, Chris Robinson, and Marcus King gathering on stage to perform a rendition of The Beatles’ “Come Together.”

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: (2nd L-R) Melissa Joan Hart and Michelle Kash attend Steven Tyler’s 7th Annual Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party benefitting Janie’s Fund, presented By Live Nation, at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images for Janie’s Fund)


The gala raised $4.1 million through a live appeal and auction featuring once-in-a-lifetime items including a guitar signed by the members of Oasis, a pair of Muhammad Ali’s boxing gloves worn in 1973,  a 1962 Cadillac Coupe Deville, and an Aerosmith “Dream On” pure gold playable record, among others, further advancing Janie’s Fund’s mission as it enters its next decade of impact.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Evan Ross attends Steven Tyler’s 7th Annual Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party benefitting Janie’s Fund, presented By Live Nation, at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images for Janie’s Fund)

Voices That Stopped the Room

Throughout the night, Janie’s Fund supporters and program participants took the stage to share stories that grounded the glam in reality — and spoke about how the rganization has positively impacted them.  

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Michalann Clark, Diamond King, Steven Tyler, Nicky Young and Edana Rivera attend the 7th Annual Jam For Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Robin L Marshall/Getty Images)

  • Janie’s Girls, Diamond King and Nicky Young, shared their personal journeys of navigating trauma and abuse with the support of Janie’s Fund’s LifeSet program.
  • Executive Council Member Edie Allen and Janie’s Girl, Edana Rivera, spoke to the breadth of Janie’s Fund programs and the life-changing outcomes. Rivera shared that she was once merely “surviving life,” but today she’s prepared and brave enough to live it.
  • Tia Carrere praised Janie’s Fund for instilling confidence in young girls and women, thanking longtime supporters and noting, “Nothing is better than knowing that you changed someone’s life for the better.”
  • Tanya Anderson (Executive Director of Residential Services, GA) and Nicole Fannin (Executive Director of Residential Services, TN) addressed the realities faced by young women without strong support systems, emphasizing how Janie’s Houses provide safe, trauma-informed environments that restore dignity and confidence.
  • Executive Council Member, Kim Blumenthal, shared updates on the Dance for Janie program, which has expanded from seven studios to more than 100 nationwide, educating families and empowering the next generation of women.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Tanya Anderson and Nicole Fannin speak onstage during Steven Tyler’s 7th Annual Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party benefitting Janie’s Fund, presented By Live Nation, at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Janie’s Fund)

 

About Janie’s Fund

For more information about Janie’s Fund and to find ways to support this work, please visit JaniesFund.org.
Note: This event is not affiliated with, endorsed by or licensed by the Recording Academy® or the GRAMMY Awards®.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: (L-R) Tiffany Haddish and Tia Carrere attend Steven Tyler’s 7th Annual Jam for Janie GRAMMY Awards Viewing Party benefitting Janie’s Fund, presented By Live Nation, at Hollywood Palladium on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Araya Doheny/Getty Images for Janie’s Fund)

Janie’s Fund is a philanthropic initiative created by Steven Tyler in partnership with one of America’s most effective nonprofits, Youth Villages. Named after Aerosmith’s 1989 hit, “Janie’s Got a Gun,” which tells the story of a young girl who was abused by her father, Janie’s Fund provides hope and healing for many of our country’s most vulnerable girls who have survived the trauma of abuse and neglect. Through Janie’s Fund, Tyler is using his big voice to give a voice to thousands of victims who haven’t had one. For more information, visit JaniesFund.org. For more about Steven Tyler, including his bio, visit StevenTyler.com.




 

 

 

 



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Lauren Goldenberg is an award-winning, Streamy-nominated writer, content creator and marketing exec in Silicon Valley. From working on GOSSIP GIRL, CHUCK and THE GOOD WIFE — to traveling around the globe covering art, culture, fashion, and luxury trends, she is always on the go. She also creates digital strategies for some of the biggest brands across tech, hospitality, luxury, finance, fashion, automotive and other verticals.

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