With the 2026 Grammys formally upon us, examine the entire night time’s greatest and worst moments under in our Grammys dwell chat between pop music critic Mikael Wooden and employees author August Brown.
5:24 p.m. Kendrick wins greatest rap album, which you work he’d should have gained to maintain album, report and music of the yr in play for “GNX” and “Luther.” — M.W.
This was his to lose, because it all the time is, nevertheless it’s a stable omen for him becoming a member of Roberta Flack, U2 and Billie Eilish as artists who’ve gained report in consecutive years. — A.B.
Yep. I all the time get pleasure from attempting to recreation out what’s gonna occur within the ceremony primarily based on the order of awards. (Tragic for me, I notice.) On condition that he additionally got here up huge on the pre-show, with wins for rap music and melodic rap efficiency, this might imply a giant night time for Kendrick. — M.W.
5:21 p.m. Kendrick trying sharp in that tux (although I did love his all-denim look final yr). — M.W.
Noah telling Kendrick “I remembered what you can do to lightskinned dudes from other countries” – Drake isn’t not catching strays on the Grammys. – A.B.
5:17 p.m. Sabrina Carpenter clearly spent huge on the final Spirit Halloween to remain open in Los Angeles for this lavish efficiency of “Manchild.” Amongst her many dancers, I spy a nurse, an astronaut, a UPS supply man — even a dude in a pith helmet. — M.W.
Worldwide journey for a really prolonged time frame on Sabrina Carpenter Airways- feeling fairly glamorous and aspirational lately! – AB
5:15 p.m. “Nicki Minaj is not here, she is still at the White House with Donald Trump,” most likely a large reduction to everybody on the ground tonight that Barbz aren’t right here emboldened with federal police powers. But. —A.B.
5:13 p.m. Asking Jelly Roll to unlock Teddy Swims’ telephone along with his face is an efficient bit. — M.W.
5:12 p.m. Actually going to overlook Trevor Noah when he strikes on from this internet hosting gig, he’s been nice and looks like a honest fan of the entire shebang with simply sufficient vim and vinegar to maintain it vigorous. —A.B.
5:09 p.m. Trevor Noah as he strolls via the viewers chatting up numerous musicians: “I feel like I’m in Jeff Bezos’ wedding but with way more Black people.” — M.W.
5:03 p.m. Talking of Bruno and Rosé, right here they’re opening the present with “Apt.” at what looks like double velocity. This music has by no means jogged my memory of No Doubt prior to now, however this rendition feels very “Tragic Kingdom” coded to me. — M.W.
4:45 p.m. Let me inform you, I earned like 10 years of cool-uncle-August credibility with my pal’s five-year-old after I despatched over a video clip of the Huntr/x singers performing on the UMG gala yesterday. I’m retaining a watch out on a macro stage to see if Kendrick Lamar or Unhealthy Bunny – two of probably the most politically and creatively salient artists working right now for a wide range of causes – are capable of lastly take residence the capstone album prize when every have been deservedly circling it for a while. Artists and voters really feel some urgency to make this a press release award. However for Report and Tune, don’t rely out Grammy bestie Bruno Mars and Blackpink’s Rosé sneaking in for some {hardware} both. — A.B.
4:45 p.m. August, my pal, we’re going up, up, up — it’s our second (which is to say one other alternative to liveblog one other Grammys ceremony). So glad to be with you tonight because the motion unfolds at Crypto.com Area. Will “Golden” change into the primary Okay-pop tune to win music of the yr? Will Girl Gaga lastly win a prime Grammy with “Abracadabra” or “Mayhem”? Will Unhealthy Bunny take all of it en path to subsequent weekend’s Tremendous Bowl halftime efficiency? These are just some of the night’s many burning questions. —M.W.
