2026 Grammys: strong performances — and frequent politics
The 2026 Grammy Awards at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday night mixed memorable live performances with frequent political moments, Page Six wrote. As the outlet noted, a few major awards stood out: Bad Bunny won Album of the Year for “DTMF,” Kendrick Lamar took Record of the Year for “Luther,” and Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell won Song of the Year for “Wildflower.” The piece also called out the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album winner, “Nomadica.” Musical highlights began with a loud, pulsing opener from Bruno Mars and Rosé performing “APT.” and included Sabrina Carpenter arriving on a functioning baggage carousel and handling a live dove, Tyler, the Creator driving a red hotrod into a dancer amid pyrotechnics, Justin Bieber performing shirtless in boxers on guitar and looper for “Peaches,” and Lady Gaga jamming to “Abracadabra” behind what the article described as a Satan’s DJ booth.
Page Six said the In Memoriam segment—featuring Reba McEntire, a heavy-metal tribute to Ozzy Osbourne and Lauryn Hill honoring D’Angelo—ran long, and that host Trevor Noah returned for his sixth and final time, delivering quick jokes and repeated Trump barbs. The outlet called the ceremony “very political,” noting references to ICE protests in Minneapolis, stars wearing “ICE Out” pins and Billie Eilish declaring, “No one is illegal on stolen land!” when accepting Best Song.
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