Grammys 2026 red carpet live: Host Trevor Noah takes jab at Nicki Minaj as Kendrick Lamar makes history
Grammys 2026 red carpet: Best and wildest looks
Grammys 2026 red carpet: Best and wildest looks
Kevin Perry2 February 2026 03:02
Lola Young’s ‘Messy’ wins Best Pop Solo Performance
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Although she missed out on Best New Artist earlier in the night, Lola Young is clearly thrilled to have beaten huge stars including Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber to win Best Pop Solo Performance.
“I don’t know what I’m going to say because I don’t have anything prepared,” says Young with delight. “Obviously I don’t, it’s messy!”
Her audio is then cut as she swears a couple of times before apologizing profusely.
Kevin Perry2 February 2026 03:01
Bruno Mars is back for ‘I Just Might’
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After opening the show with Blackpink singer Rosé and their hit “APT.” earlier tonight, Bruno Mars is back for a funk-fuelled performance of the “I Just Might” complete with heart-shaped set design.
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Kevin Perry2 February 2026 02:55
Best Pop Vocal Album goes to Lady Gaga for ‘Mayhem’
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Lady Gaga wins Best Pop Vocal Album for Mayhem, topping a star-studded category that also included Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Miley Cyrus, and Teddy Swims.
“I’ve been making music since I was a little girl, and every time I’m up here I have to pinch myself,” says Gaga, accepting the award, before effusively thanking her collaborators Andrew Watt and Cirkut who are onstage with her.
Kevin Perry2 February 2026 02:47
Lady Gaga performs ‘Abracadabra’
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Lady Gaga takes the stage for a high-energy rendition of her hit 2025 single “Abracadabra.”
The song has already won a couple of Grammys tonight during the pre-televised ceremony: Gaga won for Best Dance Pop Recording, while Gesaffelstein won Best Remix for his version.
It’s also up for both Song and Record of the Year.
Kevin Perry2 February 2026 02:37
Jelly Roll thanks Jesus after winning Best Contemporary Country Album
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Jelly Roll delivers an impassioned speech after winning Best Contemporary Country Album for Beautifully Broken.
The Nashville-born singer thanks Jesus and “my beautiful wife”, before launching into an impassioned speech about bringing in a prison cell with just a small bible and a radio for company.
“Jesus is for everybody!” he declares.
Kevin Perry2 February 2026 02:31
Bad Bunny says ‘ICE out’ as he wins Best Música Urbana Album
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After winning the Grammy for Best Música Urbana Album for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny takes the stage and declares: “Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say ICE OUT.”
“We’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens. We are humans and we are Americans,” he continues in an impassioned speech.
“I know it’s tough not to hate these days… The hate gets more powerful with more hate. The only thing that is more powerful than hate is love… we have to be different. If we fight, we have to do it with love.”
He’s not the only artist to speak out against ICE this evening. Read more here:
Kevin Perry2 February 2026 02:23
Justin Bieber strips down for Grammys performance
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Justin Bieber has taken the idea of a ‘stripped down’ performance to its logical conclusion, performing alone in his boxer shorts on the Grammys stage while accompanying himself on his 2025 single “Yukon” using sampling pedals.
“What a captivating performance,” says host Trevor Noah at the conclusion. “The feeling in the room was amazing.”
Kevin Perry2 February 2026 02:14
Olivia Dean declares she’s a ‘granddaughter of an immigrant’ as she wins Best New Artist
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Rising British star Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist before delivering a tearful speech.
“Thank you!” she stammers, before thanking her team and family.
“I’m up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant,” she continues.
“I wouldn’t be here…” she begins, before she’s drowned out by cheers.
“I’m a product of bravery, and I think those people deserve to be celebrated,” she adds. “We’re nothing without each other.”
Her win comes in a strong category that also included Addison Rae, Katseye, The Marías, sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren and Lola Young, who all performed live.
Read more about how Dean became Britain’s latest musical success story here:
Kevin Perry2 February 2026 02:02
Kendrick Lamar makes history with Best Rap Album win
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Kendrick Lamar keeps it short and sweet while accepting the first televised Grammy of the night for Best Rap Album for GNX.
“I’m not good at talking about myself, but I express it through the music,” says the Compton-native before shouting out his fellow nominees including Clipse. “Hip-hop is always gonna be right here,” he says, referring to the Grammys stage.
Lamar becomes the most-awarded rapper in Grammys history. He now has 26, one more than Jay-Z’s 25.
Kevin Perry2 February 2026 01:36
