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Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos won the 2026 Grammys' Album of the Year, making him the first Latin artist and the first Spanish-language album to win in the category, ahead of Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Kendrick Lamar, and others. His acceptance speech blended Spanish and English, celebrating Puerto Rico and those who chase their dreams abroad, in what is his first Big Four Grammy win.
Bad Bunny won the Grammys’ Album of the Year for his Spanish-language album Debí Tirar Más Fotos, making history as the first Spanish-language artist to win the category. He beat nominees including Justin Bieber and Kendrick Lamar, fought back tears while accepting on stage, and thanked God, the Recording Academy, and his mother. The win comes as he prepares to headline the Super Bowl halftime show.
The Grammys 2026 (68th edition) revealed the full winners list, with Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny among the top nominees for Album of the Year and Record of the Year; Trevor Noah returned as host, and performances from Carpenter, Bieber, Clipse, Gaga, and others complemented the night. The article provides the complete winners across major categories as well as the Best New Artist nominees.
Kendrick Lamar leads Grammys 2026 with nine nominations, with Bad Bunny and Lady Gaga close behind as top contenders for album of the year in a ceremony awarding 95 prizes over about eight hours. The show features a star‑studded lineup and a mix of big moments, including notable mentions for Olivia Dean and the potential first K‑pop win for Rosé, while Milli Vanilli’s memoir audiobook adds a quirky note. UK viewers can watch the premiere ceremony on YouTube and livegrammy.com and the main show on CBS/Paramount Plus in the US, though UK access may be restricted; about 15,000 Recording Academy voters decide the six biggest awards and many others across categories.
Grammys 2026 expands awards to include more artists across Africa, dance-pop, and traditional country, broadening the spotlight while critics debate visibility and category boundaries; Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nominations amid a strong, diverse slate across genres, as questions linger about which awards will actually be televised in the main event.
Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy nominations with nine nods, including album, record, and song of the year, marking his third time as the top nominee. The awards feature notable firsts, such as Bad Bunny being the first Latin artist nominated in all three major categories and K-pop's presence in the main categories. The ceremony will be held in Los Angeles on February 1, 2024.
Taylor Swift has become the first woman to receive seven Album of the Year nominations at the Grammy Awards, with her latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," earning a nod. This achievement breaks her tie with Barbra Streisand. Swift has won the award four times, more than any other artist, surpassing Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, and Stevie Wonder. In addition to Album of the Year, Swift's collaboration "Fortnight" with Post Malone is nominated for Record and Song of the Year, among other categories, bringing her total Grammy nominations to 58.
Kelly Rowland supports Jay-Z's criticism of the Grammy Awards for not awarding Beyoncé Album of the Year, emphasizing Beyoncé's iconic status and innovative work, and expressing pride in Jay-Z's impactful words at the ceremony.
Readers express disappointment over this year's Grammy snubs, highlighting deserving artists and albums such as Foo Fighters' "Here We Are," Raye's debut album, Olivia Rodrigo's "Vampire," Spiritbox in the metal category, Lana Del Rey's latest album, and Mitski's "The Land Is Inhospitable and So Are We." They also discuss SZA's album "SOS" and the need for more recognition of diverse talent in the music industry.
Jay-Z called out the Grammys for never awarding Beyoncé Album of the Year, a sentiment echoed by Kelly Rowland who praised Jay-Z's speech and emphasized Beyoncé's influence and innovation, urging the Recording Academy to recognize her albums' impact.
Taylor Swift made history at the Grammys by winning Album of the Year for the fourth time, prompting late-night hosts like Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, and Stephen Colbert to celebrate her achievement with humor. Swift also announced her upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department, during her acceptance speech, and later revealed the track list, including collaborations with Post Malone and Florence + the Machine.
NFL player Travis Kelce couldn't attend the 2024 Grammys due to Super Bowl preparations, but he sent a sweet message to his girlfriend Taylor Swift after her historic win for Album of the Year. Kelce praised Swift's achievements and revealed that he got a sneak peek of her upcoming album. Despite not being present at the ceremony, Kelce expressed his support for Swift and their relationship, while Swift took home several awards, including Album of the Year for "Midnights."
The Grammy Awards saw a significant increase in viewership, with 16.9 million tuning in for the show, the highest since the 2020 Grammys. Taylor Swift had a big night, making history as the first-ever four-time album of the year winner and announcing a new album. Other highlights included Tracy Chapman and Luke Combs' duet, Joni Mitchell's return to the stage, and Celine Dion's surprise appearance. Swift's upcoming plans include releasing a new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," and returning to "The Eras Tour," which has become the first tour to cross the billion-dollar threshold.
Taylor Swift celebrated her historic Album Of The Year win at a Grammys after-party, where a video of her chugging what appeared to be vodka surfaced, sparking fan excitement. The pop icon partied with friends Ed Sheeran and Sabrina Carpenter, donning a sequin party dress and her signature red lipstick. Swift made history with her win and announced plans to release a new album in April.
Jay-Z used his acceptance speech at the Grammys to call out the awards' biases against non-white musicians, particularly highlighting Beyoncé's lack of Album of the Year wins despite her numerous nominations and accolades. He emphasized the need for the Grammys to address systemic issues in their voting process and acknowledged the ongoing struggle for recognition faced by Black artists. Standing alongside his daughter Blue Ivy, Jay-Z urged artists to keep showing up and striving for the recognition they deserve.