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Grammy Winners 2026: See the Full List Here (Updating Live)

Grammy Winners 2026: See the Full List Here (Updating Live)

Published by Sam Flores

● The Making Of Five Leaves Left — Cally Callomon & Johnny Chandler, compilation producers; Simon Heyworth & John Wood, mastering engineers (Nick Drake)● Roots Rocking Zimbabwe – The Modern Sound Of Harare’ Townships 1975-1980 (Analog Africa No.41) — Samy Ben Redjeb, compilation producer; Michael Graves, mastering engineer (Various Artists)● Super Disco Pirata – De Tepito Para El Mundo 1965-1980 (Analog Africa No. 39) – Samy Ben Redjeb, compilation producer; Michael Graves, mastering engineer (Various Artists)● You Can’t Hip A Square: The Doc Pomus Songwriting Demos – Will Bratton, Sharyn Felder & Cheryl Pawelski, compilation producers; Michael Graves, mastering engineer (Doc Pomus) Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical WINNER: That Wasn’t A Dream – Joseph Lorge & Blake Mills, engineers; Patricia Sullivan, mastering engineer (Pino Palladino, Blake Mills) ● All Things Light – Jesse Brock, Jon Castelli, Tyler Johnson, Nick Lobel, Simon Maartensson, Lawrence “Boo” Mitchell, Anders Mouridsen, Ryan Nasci, Ernesto Olivera-Lapier, Ethan Schneiderman & Owen Stoutt, engineers; Dale Becker, mastering engineer (Cam)● Arcadia – Neal Cappellino & Gary Paczosa, engineers; Brad Blackwood, mastering engineer (Alison Krauss …

How to Watch the Grammys 2026 Live

How to Watch the Grammys 2026 Live

Published by Sam Flores

For the second year in a row, Kendrick Lamar, with nine nominations, is poised to dominate at Grammys 2026, after winning record and song of the year in 2025 for “Not Like Us.” His sixth studio album, GNX, is in competition for best album of the year with fellow past and soon-to-be future Super Bowl headliners Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny, whose albums Mayhem and Debí Tirar Más Fotos (“I Should Have Taken More Photos”) are up for seven and six nominations, respectively. The heated rivalry in that category isn’t the only reason for watching the Grammys live. Among the snubs and surprises of the 2026 Grammy nominations was the inclusion of Justin Bieber’s four-time-nominated surprise summer album, Swag, songs from which he’ll perform at his first Grammys in four years. Joining Bieber on the Grammys stage, although presumably not at the same time, will be all eight of the best new artist nominees: Olivia Dean, Katseye, the Marías, Addison Rae, Sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren, and Lola Young. Speaking of fresh blood, a pair …

2026 Grammy Nominations: Could Lady Gaga or Kendrick Lamar Win Album of the Year?

2026 Grammy Nominations: Could Lady Gaga or Kendrick Lamar Win Album of the Year?

Published by Sam Flores

Nearly three months have passed since the Recording Academy released the Grammy nominations for 2026. Now music’s biggest night has arrived, and stars across Los Angeles are getting ready for what promises to be an unpredictable ceremony. At the 68th annual Grammy Awards, the competition for the top prizes is fierce, and so far it’s unclear who is most likely to take home the biggest haul of golden gramophone statuettes. Leading the pack is Kendrick Lamar, who picked up nine Grammy nominations. Last year he walked away with record of the year and song of the year (which is awarded to a song’s writers) for the combative and irresistible hit “Not Like Us.” Now his album GNX is up for album of the year, and its smooth SZA collaboration “Luther” is up for both record and song of the year. His main competition for the biggest awards is Bad Bunny, whose Debí Tirar Más Fotos (“I Should Have Taken More Photos”) topped streaming charts, and Lady Gaga, whose song “Abracadabra” crowned critics’ year-end lists in …

The 2001 Grammys Were a Baby Boomer Y2K Fever Dream

The 2001 Grammys Were a Baby Boomer Y2K Fever Dream

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It was a subtle start to a legendary streak. Since that ceremony, Beyoncé has won more Grammys than any other recording artist. But in 2001, there was only a hint of the career to come. Williams, who had recently joined the group, stayed silent during their acceptance speech, but looked exuberant. At the end of her thank-yous, Beyoncé leaned into the mic, looked out into the crowd, and then looked back at her bandmates. “Thank you to Michelle, for blessing Destiny’s Child. And thank you, Kelly. I love you very much.” Williams and Rowlands replied, “We love you, Beyoncé!” One of America’s most controversial hugs Dave Hogan/Getty Images Destiny’s Child’s win was just an opening act. Throughout the ceremony, the audience was waiting for a highly touted—and, yes, instantly controversial—performance. Eminem was scheduled to perform his hit “Stan” with Elton John, in a duet that paired a gay icon with a rapper whose homophobic language was so extreme that his Grammy appearance was protested by GLAAD. Inside the arena, things were also tense. When R&B …

Is the Grammy Award for Best New Artist Actually Cursed?

Is the Grammy Award for Best New Artist Actually Cursed?

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Perhaps the 1998 Grammys best illustrate the dilemma that faces the Recording Academy when its members turn in their ballots every year. Paula Cole, Erykah Badu, and Fiona Apple, young women who found commercial success with artistically impeccable albums, were the big contenders that year. (The artist formerly known as Puff Daddy and boy band Hanson were also nominated.) Ultimately, the Grammys chose Cole—who was also up for album, record, and song of the year. How could voters have known that Badu and Apple would have long, prolific careers, continuing to inspire generations even in the age of social media? Those who believe in the curse would argue that losing best new artist may actually be a better indication of career longevity. For proof, look at the lengthy list of contemporary stars who have had successful careers despite missing out on the award; in addition to Lamar, Musgraves, and Sheeran, there’s Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Drake, SZA, and Nicki Minaj. Due to the Recording Academy’s arcane rules, some artists, including Beyoncé and Cardi B, were …

All of Lady Gaga’s Grammys Looks Through the Years

All of Lady Gaga’s Grammys Looks Through the Years

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Understated. Minimalistic. Predictable. None of these words have ever been used to describe Lady Gaga’s risk-taking fashion at the Grammy Awards over the years, and surely, the Grammys 2026 will be no exception. Mother Monster is nominated in seven categories this year, including album of the year, a win that eluded her the four previous times she was nominated for it, including at the 2010 Grammys, the very first time she attended the ceremony. The old saying goes that you should begin as you intend to continue, and Gaga did just that with her inaugural Grammys fashion, combining high fashion with her own avant-garde tendencies, not to mention donning multiple looks throughout the night. At that first ceremony in 2010, Gaga walked the carpet in a sculptural, galactic Armani Privé dress with a high-low structured hem over a tulle catsuit. She clutched a gigantic bejeweled star as she teetered in on embellished platform boots, all but inviting headlines of “a star is born.” When she performed alongside Elton John later that night, she wore another …