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68th Annual Grammy Awards Ceremony

Nola Patino, Editor

February 16, 2026

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 01: Kendrick Lamar accepts the Best Rap Album award for “GNX” onstage during the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards delivered an unforgettable night of music, celebration, and historic wins, showcasing a wide range of talent across genres. One of the most talked-about achievements was Bad Bunny’s Album of the Year victory for his album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. This was a huge deal and a breakthrough moment for Spanish-language music at the Grammys. His success highlighted how global sounds are increasingly shaping the mainstream music landscape.

Kendrick Lamar ended the night with multiple awards and kept his place as one of the most celebrated artists in hip-hop. He and SZA secured Record of the Year for their collaboration “luther,” while Kendrick’s GNX took home Best Rap Album among other honors.

The night was filled with incredible performances. Lady Gaga delivered an outstanding performance, and her song “Abracadabra” was met with wide praise. Sabrina Carpenter opened the show with an energetic and upbeat performance of “Manchild,” bringing a fresh pop moment to the stage, and Justin Bieber offered one of the evening’s most intimate showcases with a stripped-down performance of “YUKON.” Some more popular performances were done by Addison Rae, KATSEYE, Bruno Mars, and Tyler, the Creator.

Other notable winners included Billie Eilish for Song of the Year, Olivia Dean as Best New Artist, and Lola Young taking home Best Pop Solo Performance. With diverse genre recognition and captivating live moments, the 2026 Grammys celebrated both established icons and rising stars, and it was an unforgettable night once again.

About the Contributor

Nola Patino, Editor

Sophomore, Nola Patino, is excited for her second year in The Paper Cut. She enjoys both reading and writing and looks forward to another year as a part of the school newspaper. Her goals for this year are to sharpen her writing skills and step outside of her comfort zone by meeting new people. She believes it is essential to be involved, which is why she will participate in soccer and is looking to join other clubs and extracurricular activities. Nola was born and raised in Tucson, but plans to move to Flagstaff, Arizona, in the future. She wants to move somewhere with cooler weather while also staying close to home. Her day-to-day life consists of school, work, and going to the gym. She likes to stay busy while also leaving time to spend alone or with her family. During her small amount of free time, she enjoys baking, shopping, sleeping, and spending time with her friends. Being more introverted, she likes to keep a small circle. Since she was 5 years old, she has taken part in various community service projects. Out of all the services she has done, she has enjoyed caring for animals the most. Nola has been an animal lover for as long as she can remember, and she finds comfort in being around them. She is passionate, creative, caring, and always looking forward to trying new things.