The 68th Grammy Awards delivered what it’s known for: a mix of sweeping accolades, unapologetic speeches and head-scratching spectacles.
Here’s your guide to all the wins, snubs and surprises—from historic K-pop triumphs to the defiant “ICE OUT” protests—so you didn’t have to stay up.
The annual edition of music’s biggest night, filled with a galaxy of stars, aired on CBS live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.
A fitting start to Trevor’s Grammy farewell
The show started its broadcast with a dynamic rendering of APT by Bruno Mars and Rosé, which was up for several awards but ended up with none.
Comedian Trevor Noah, in his sixth and final outing at the helm, explained afterwards that the track was inspired by the trendy South Korean drinking game, Opportunity.
In light of recent events, he noted that America had found its new national pastime: a drinking game.
He said, “Every time you turn on the news, you’re drinking.”
When Sabrina Carpenter takes the run
Sabrina Carpenter dazzles the night with one of last year’s most amazing performances with a blooper-filled rendition of Espresso.
The star dressed as a flight attendant and ignored men as priests and magicians.
The act was weird, but she did it in style, finishing with a magic trick involving a dove and a hat.
K-pop flexes its power
Golden, the chart-topper from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, won Best Song for Visual; media,
Goldenthe breakout hit from Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunterswas named Best Song for Visual Media and won the first ever Grammy Award for K-pop.
To cement the historic victory, South Korean-American singer EJAE (Eun-jae-Kim) thanked her dentist.
On the red carpet, she said the song came to her on the drive to a routine checkup at her dentist and said, “Thank you dentist,” as she beamed on the red carpet, revealing those brilliant whites.
Bieber appeared in a pair of boxers
Justin Bieber performed his number Yukon from his 2025 album Swag 2 at the Grammys.
But the Canadian pop star chose to wear boxers, yes you heard that right, a pair of socks and a purple guitar.
His better half, Hailey, beamed, catching the attention of the crowd.
Grammys host Noah didn’t miss the chance to take issue with Bieber’s attire afterwards, saying: “One more move and we would have had to put the show on OnlyFans. That was brave.”
The Grammy Awards had one uninvited guest: ICE, which the stars tackled with humor and satire.
Celebrities spoke out against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Justin and Hailey Bieber, Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Kehlani and Joni Mitchell were among the notables who were seen wearing pins that said “ICE Out” in an effort to show solidarity with the anti-ICE protests in the US
The protests peaked after the tragic killings of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, who were gunned down by ICE agents in Minneapolis last month.
Olivia Dean gave an emotional acceptance speech, saying, “I’m the granddaughter of an immigrant, I wouldn’t be here… Yes, I’m a product of bravery and I think those people should be celebrated.”
Billie Eilish, while accepting her award for Song of the Year, delivered a powerful, heartfelt message, “No one is illegal on stolen land,” before joining the voices calling “ICE OUT.”
At the 2026 Grammy Awards, celebrities wearing “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.
