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Celebrities at the Oscars continued their anti-ICE campaign on the red carpet, with Abby Wambach and partner Glennon Doyle showcasing a handbag bearing a “F--- ICE” message and Sara Bareilles donning ICE OUT pins, among others wearing anti-ICE pins like BE GOOD. The anti-ICE sentiment has become a season-long trend across awards shows, signaling that more stage remarks could follow as Conan O’Brien hosts this year’s ceremony.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt blasted Bad Bunny’s 'ICE out' Grammys moment and Hollywood’s reaction, arguing celebrities demonize law enforcement and public servants; she tied the backlash to immigration policy while noting the controversy shadows the upcoming Super Bowl halftime show.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell praised Bad Bunny as 'one of the great artists in the world' after his Grammys appearance, saying the platform can unite people through creativity, as Bad Bunny prepares for the Super Bowl halftime—while using his Grammys speech to uplift immigrant voices and condemn ICE actions.
At the 2026 Grammys, Bad Bunny won Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos—the first Spanish-language win in the category—while Kendrick Lamar took multiple trophies including Best Rap Album. The night blended star-studded performances (Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Billie Eilish, Justin Bieber) with political moments, notably widespread ICE Out messaging in support of immigrants. Lauryn Hill delivered a moving D’Angelo tribute with a Roberta Flack medley, and Cher’s envelope moment added a splash of theater, all hosted by Trevor Noah as a concert-like awards night.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Bad Bunny understands the Super Bowl halftime stage should unite audiences and doesn’t expect activism, noting a potential contract clause that could bar unapproved political statements. He called Bunny one of the world’s great artists and expects a great performance, but stopped short of a guarantees, describing it as a hopeful stance given past Grammys moments and the event’s security and federal involvement.
On the Grammys 2026 red carpet in Los Angeles, celebrities blended fashion with political expression, with many wearing 'ICE OUT' pins to show solidarity with immigration-protest organizers, while standout looks came from Kehlani, Joni Mitchell, Bon Iver, FKA twigs, Sabrina Carpenter and other stars.
Denver joined a nationwide ICE OUT day, with schools canceled and many businesses closing as students and teachers walked out to protest ICE actions and deportations; the demonstrations stretched from downtown to the Capitol, echoing events in Minneapolis and organized as a peaceful, no-school/no-work/no-shopping day across the Denver metro area.
At Sundance, celebrities wore ICE OUT pins and joined panels on democracy, free expression and immigration as real-world politics intruded on the festival vibe; Ava DuVernay and others spoke at events like the ACLU gathering while stars such as Natalie Portman, Jenna Ortega and Olivia Wilde urged action against ICE, as protests near Main Street highlighted the clash between art and politics.
At Sundance, Olivia Wilde wore an 'ICE Out' pin on the red carpet and condemned ICE violence, saying the country is hurting and people are being murdered. She urged film-goers to support protests and efforts to delegitimize ICE, reflecting a moment of activism amid the festival’s celebrations.