68th Grammy Awards 2026: Kendrick Lamar Dominates Nominations as Rosé, Bruno Mars Light Up the Night
Los Angeles, February 2 (TNA) The 68th Annual Grammy Awards unfolded at Crypto.com Arena with glitz, glamour, and groundbreaking wins, honouring the best of 2025's music across genres. Hosted amid high anticipation, the ceremony—broadcast live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+—saw Kendrick Lamar lead with nine nominations, primarily for his album GNX, building on last year's sweep, including Record and Song of the Year for "Not Like Us."
Early victors included YUNGBLUD for Best Rock Performance ("Changes (Live from Villa Park)"), FKA twigs for Best Dance/Electronic Album (EUSEXUA), and Tame Impala for Best Dance/Electronic Recording ("End of Summer"). Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande took Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Defying Gravity." Album of the Year frontrunners Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, and Lady Gaga vie intensely, with none prior winners in the category.
Standout performances kicked off with Rosé and Bruno Mars' electrifying "Apt," followed by Sabrina Carpenter's theatrical "Manchild" as a pilot. Upcoming acts feature Tyler, the Creator, Lady Gaga, and Clipse. Art Garfunkel, Olivia Dean, and Huntrix added eclectic flair.
The red carpet dazzled with FKA twigs, Teddy Swims, Tyla, Sabrina Carpenter, Rosé, and Olivia Dean, turning heads. Industry insiders predict a three-way Album of the Year battle, cementing the Grammys' status as music's pinnacle event at age 67. Full winners list updates live via Grammy.com