Recap of the 2026 Grammy Awards: Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny Shine, Historic Wins, and Star-Studded After-Parties
The 2026 Grammy Awards were a huge success, with Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny emerging as the top winners, each taking home five and three awards, respectively. Bad Bunny's album, DeBí TiRAR MáS FOToS, made history as the first Spanish language album to win Album of the Year. Olivia Dean won the Best New Artist award and dedicated her win to her immigrant roots. The ceremony featured electrifying performances from artists like Post Malone, Reba McEntire, and Justin Bieber, who made a comeback with his performance of "YUKON." Additionally, the event introduced two new categories: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover, with Zach Top and Tyler, the Creator winning in these categories. The star-studded after-parties saw attendees like Teyana Taylor, KATSEYE, Suki Waterhouse, and Demi Lovato celebrating the night away.