Grammy Awards 2026 Live Updates: The 68th Annual Grammy Awards are underway tonight at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with Trevor Noah returning as host for what has been announced as his final year steering the ceremony.
As the music industry gathers for its biggest celebration, excitement is building around a packed nominations list led by Kendrick Lamar, alongside Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Cirkut and Jack Antonoff.
This year's ceremony also introduces two new categories - Best Album Cover and Best Traditional Country Album - while the former Best Country Album has officially been renamed Best Contemporary Country Album.
Indian artists have once again secured a notable presence at the Grammys, with nominees including Anoushka Shankar, Siddhant Bhatia, Shakti and Charu Suri, but failed to secure a win.
Harry Styles, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Teyana Taylor, Marcello Hernandez and Nikki Glaser are a part of the presenters' lineup.
Here Are The Live Updates Of The Grammy Awards 2026
Grammy Awards 2026 Live Updates: No Win For India
Indian nominees Shakti, Anoushka Shankar, Siddhant Bhatia and Charu Suri failed to secure a win at Grammy 2026.
Grammy Awards 2026 Live Updates: Lady Gaga's Explosive Performance
Lady Gaga performs a rock version of Abracadabra at the Grammy Awards 2026.
Grammy Awards 2026 Live Updates: Jelly Roll Wins Best Contemporary Country Album
Jelly Roll has won Best Contemporary Country Album.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Bad Bunny Receives Standing Ovation
Bad Bunny received a standing ovation after he said "ICE OUT" during his acceptance speech at the Grammys 2026.
Grammys Awards Live Updates: Bad Bunny Condemns ICE During Acceptance Speech
"Before I say thanks to god, I'm going to say, ICE out. We're not savages, we're not animals, we are humans, and we are Americans," said Bad Bunny in his acceptance speech.
Live Updates: Bad Bunny Is A Five-Time Grammy Winner
Bad Bunny wins a Grammy for Best Musica Urbana Album.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Justin Bieber Set The Stage On Fire
Justin Bieber performed his song Yukon at the ceremony.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Justin Bieber Returns To Stage And How
Justin Bieber makes his first Grammy performance appearance in four years, drawing loud cheers from the audience.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: 'I'm Up Here As The Grandchild Of An Immigrant,' Says Olivia Dean
"I'm up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant, I'm a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated," said Olivia Dean during the acceptance speech.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Seventh Consecutive Woman Takes Best New Artist
Olivia Dean has won a Grammy for Best New Artist. Only female artists have won in this category in the 2020s so far.
2026: Olivia Dean
2025: Chappell Roan
2024: Victoria Monet
2023: Samara Joy
2022: Olivia Rodrigo
2021: Megan Thee Stallion
2020: Billie Eilish
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Olivia Dean Bags The Award
Olivia Dean wins a Grammy for Best New Artist.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Steven Spielberg Achieves EGOT Status
Steven Spielberg secured the Grammy for Best Music Film for his role in producing Music by John Williams. With this, he achieved the EGOT status, winning at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Justin Bieber-Hailey Protest Against ICE
Several celebrities wore "ICE OUT" pins at the awards event to protest US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions after federal agents fatally shot Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber joined others, including Kehlani, Olivia Rodrigo, Joni Mitchell, PinkPantheress, and Jason Isbell, in the symbolic show of support against ICE.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Dalai Lama Wins First Award
The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy for Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording for his album Meditation: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Anoushka Shankar Skipped The Ceremony
Anoushka Shankar, who earned nominations in Best Global Music Album and Best Global Music Performance, skipped the awards ceremony and is in India, performing with her band and reconnecting with the roots of her music. Read here for the full story.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Best New Artist Nominees Take The Stage
All Best New Artist nominees - Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Olivia Dean, Sombr and The Marias - deliver a collaborative showcase performance.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Trevor Noah Pokes Fun At Nicki Minaj And Donald Trump
"Nicki Minaj is not here, she's still at the White House with Donald Trump," quipped Trevor Noah.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Trevor Noah Jokes About Kendrick Lamar's Song Not Like Us
"I actually thought about roasting you, and then I remembered what you can do to light-skinned men from other countries," joked Trevor Noah.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Kendrick Lamar Becomes Most-Awarded Rapper
Kendrick Lamar breaks Jay-Z's record and officially becomes the most awarded rapper in the history of the Grammy Awards.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Kendrick Lamar Bags Awards In All Rap Categories
Kendrick Lamar has won in all the Rap categories at tonight's Grammys - Best Rap Song, Best Rap Performance (with Clipse), Best Melodic Rap Performance and Best Rap Album.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Golden Wins Big
In a long-overdue win for the global genre, K-pop Demon Hunters' hit song Golden has managed to secure K-pop's first Grammy win.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Trevor Noah Returns One Last Time
Trevor Noah kicks off the ceremony, marking his sixth and final time hosting the Grammys. The Recording Academy previously confirmed this will be his last stint as emcee.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: BLACKPINK Rose, Bruno Mars Perform
BLACKPINK Rose and Bruno Mars deliver one of the night's most anticipated performances on their hit song APT.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Sabrina Carpenter Lights Up The Stage
Sabrina Carpenter delivers a high-energy performance as the crowd joins in.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: All That Glitters Is Actually Sabrina Carpenter
Sabrina arrived in a blush pink Valentino gown designed by Alessandro Michele. The outfit featured layers of ruffles and fine beading that flowed all the way to the floor.
Grammy Awards Live Updates: Celebs Turn Heads On Red Carpet
Grammys red carpet is nothing less than a full-fledged fashion fantasia.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Recent Indian Wins
Zakir Hussain and Ricky Kej are among the most decorated recent Indian Grammy winners.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: India's Grammy Journey
From Ravi Shankar's historic 1968 win to AR Rahman's double victory for Slumdog Millionaire, Indian artists have shaped Grammy history.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Charu Suri Earns Contemporary Instrumental Nod
Charu Suri is nominated for Best Contemporary Instrumental Album.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Siddhant Bhatia Secures Global Music Nomination
Siddhant Bhatia earns a nomination for Best Global Music Album.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Shakti Competes In Global Categories
Shakti is nominated for Best Global Music Album and Best Global Music Performance.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Anoushka Shankar Nominated In Two Categories
Anoushka Shankar earns nominations in Best Global Music Album and Best Global Music Performance.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: More Stars To Hand Out The Gramophones
Carole King, Doechii, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson and Jeff Goldblum are also presenting awards tonight.
Grammys 2026 Live Updates: Meet The Presenters
Harry Styles, Charli XCX, Chappell Roan, Teyana Taylor, Marcello Hernandez and Nikki Glaser are part of tonight's presenter lineup.