The 68th Grammy Awards delivered what it’s known for: a mix of sprawling accolades, unapologetic speeches and breathtaking performances.
Here’s your guide to all the victories, snubs, and surprises — from historic K-pop triumphs to defiant “ICE OUT” protests — so you don’t have to stay awake.
The annual edition of music’s biggest night, packed with a galaxy of stars, was broadcast live on CBS from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
A fitting start to Trevor’s Grammy farewell
The show began its broadcast with a dynamic rendition of APTE by Bruno Mars and Rosé, which was in the running for several awards but ultimately won none.
Comedian Trevor Noah, who was in his sixth and final outing at the helm, later explained that the track was inspired by the trendy South Korean drinking game, Apartment.
Against the backdrop of recent events, he noted that America had found its new national pastime: a drinking game.
He joked: “Every time you listen to the news, you drink. »
When Sabrina Carpenter takes flight
Sabrina Carpenter dazzled the evening with one of the most breathtaking performances of last year, with a silliness-filled rendition of Espresso.
The star dressed as a flight attendant and ignored men like priests and magicians.
The act was bizarre, but she did it in great style, ending with a magic trick involving a dove and a hat.
K-pop wields its power
Netflix’s KPop chartbuster Demond Hunters, Golden, won Best Song for the visual; media,
Goldenthe success of Netflix Demon Hunters KPopwas named Best Song for Visual Media and won the first-ever Grammy Award for K-pop.
To consolidate this historic victory, South Korean singer EJAE (Eun-jae-Kim) thanked her dentist.
On the red carpet, she explained that the song came to her while she was on her way to a routine check-up with her dentist, saying, “Thank you dentist,” as she beamed on the red carpet, revealing her radiant whites.
Bieber starred in a pair of boxers
Justin Bieber performed his song Yukon from his 2025 album Loot 2 at the Grammys.
But the Canadian pop star chose to wear boxers, yeah, you heard right, a pair of socks and a purple guitar.
His better half, Hailey, beamed, caught watching the crowd.
Grammys host Noah didn’t miss the opportunity to joke about Bieber’s attire, saying, “One more move and we should have put the show on OnlyFans. That was brave.”
The Grammy Awards had an uninvited guest: ICE, who the stars criticized with humor and satire.
Celebrities spoke out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Most notable were Justin and Hailey Bieber, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Kehlani and Joni Mitchell, who were spotted wearing pins saying “ICE Out” in an effort to show solidarity with the anti-ICE protests taking place across the United States.
The protests peaked after the tragic murders of Renee Nicole Good, 37, and Alex Pretti, who were shot and killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis last month.
Olivia Dean gave a moving acceptance speech saying, “I’m the granddaughter of an immigrant, I wouldn’t be here… Yes, I’m the product of courage and I think those people should be celebrated.”
Billie Eilish, accepting her song of the year award, delivered a powerful and heartfelt message: “No one is illegal on stolen land,” before joining the voices calling for “ICE OUT.”
At the 2026 Grammy Awards, celebrities who wore “ICE OUT” pins included Carole King, Olivia Dean, Margo Price, Jason Isbell, Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile, Rhiannon Giddens, Kehlani, Billie Eilish, Hailey Bieber, Justin Bieber and Bad Bunny.
