Overview
- The 68th Annual Grammy Awards are underway at Crypto.com Arena, hosted by Trevor Noah and airing on CBS with Paramount+ streaming after an afternoon Premiere Ceremony streamed on the Recording Academy’s platforms.
- Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nominations across top categories, with Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and others in contention as the primetime awards are decided.
- Early results include Lady Gaga’s “Abracadabra” winning Best Dance Pop Recording, FKA twigs taking Best Dance/Electronic Album for EUSEXUA, and Yungblud earning Best Rock Performance.
- Music by John Williams won Best Music Film, with live blogs reporting the victory completed Steven Spielberg’s EGOT status.
- The night features performances from stars including Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, and a Best New Artist showcase, plus tributes led by Lauryn Hill and an Ozzy Osbourne salute, as Kehlani used an acceptance speech to criticize ICE.