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
Sabrina Carpenter takes off with ‘Manchild’
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Sabrina Carpenter (and a live dove) performed “Manchild” to the delight of the audience in Los Angeles.
Kevin Perry2 February 2026 01:23
Trevor Noah takes sharp jabs at Nicki Minaj and Donald Trump in opening monologue
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“NIcki Minaj is not here,” said Noah. “She’s still at the White House with Donald Trump discussing very important issues.”
In a pitch-perfect Trump impression, Noah continued: “Actually Nicki, I have the biggest ass! Everybody’s saying it. I know they say it’s you, but it’s me. WAP, WAP, WAP. Look at it, baby.”
Here’s why Minaj says she’s recently become Trump’s “number one fan”:
How Nicki Minaj went from Queen of Rap to Trump cheerleader
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Kevin Perry2 February 2026 01:15
Don Lemon is at the Grammys
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Former CNN news anchor Don Lemon is at the Grammys.
Just days ago, Lemon entered a not guilty plea to federal charges over his coverage of a protest at a Minnesota church against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
He was released awaiting trial. Read more here:
Kevin Perry2 February 2026 01:11
Bruno Mars and Rosé kick off the show
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Bruno Mars opens the 2026 Grammys with a guitar solo before launching into “APT.”, his 2024 hit with Blackpink singer Rosé.
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Kevin Perry2 February 2026 01:07