The 68th Annual Grammy Awards kicked off today at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, celebrating both musical excellence and the resilience of artists worldwide.
Comedian Trevor Noah hosted for his sixth and final time, while Kendrick Lamar led the nominations with nine, closely followed by Lady Gaga with seven. The ceremony was marked by a series of historic wins, including Bad Bunny taking home Album of the Year and a groundbreaking first-ever Grammy for a K-Pop act.
In music film, the heartfelt documentary Music by John Williams earned a Grammy, granting director Steven Spielberg his first in the category and completing his EGOT — an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.
The Dalai Lama also made history, winning his first Grammy for Best Audio Book, Narration, or Storytelling Recording for Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness The Dalai Lama. Musician Rufus Wainwright accepted the award on his behalf.
Other first-time winners included Yungblud, who earned Best Rock Performance for his live cover of Black Sabbath’s “Changes,” and hardcore band Turnstile, who won both Best Rock Album and Best Metal Performance. Experimental dance-pop artist FKA twigs also made history, winning Best Dance/Electronic Album for EUSEXUA and becoming only the second Black woman to receive the award in that category.
The night was a testament to the evolving diversity and global influence of music, honoring both legends and newcomers alike.
