The 68th Grammy Awards air live tonight, February 1, 2026, from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, hosted by Trevor Noah. Watch on CBS or Paramount+ as Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga lead nominees. Expect performances by Gaga, Carpenter; predictions favor Lamar in big categories. Key highlights include new categories and star presenters.
The 68th Grammy Awards air live tonight, February 1, 2026, from Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, hosted by Trevor Noah in his sixth and final stint. Catch top nominees like Kendrick Lamar and Lady Gaga battle for big wins in CBS broadcast or Paramount+ stream, with stellar performances ahead.
Event Essentials:
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The ceremony kicks off at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, celebrating outstanding music from the past year across 95 categories, including two new ones introduced by the Recording Academy.
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Trevor Noah returns as host, bringing his signature humor and passion before stepping away from the role.
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Fans worldwide anticipate surprises in the Big Four categories: Album, Record, Song, and New Artist of the Year.
Viewing Guide
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Watch live on CBS television or stream on Paramount+ Premium plan for real-time access; Essential subscribers get on-demand the next day.
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Pre-show red carpet coverage starts at 6 p.m. ET on live.GRAMMY.com, with E! offering additional countdown programming.
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International viewers may need VPNs or local broadcasters, as primary streams target U.S. audiences.
Key Highlights:
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Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Crypto.com Arena, Los Angeles
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Host: Trevor Noah (sixth time, final hosting gig)
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Top Nominees: Kendrick Lamar (9 nods), Lady Gaga (7), Bad Bunny (6)
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Performers: Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, ROSÉ & Bruno Mars, Tyler, The Creator, Clipse & Pharrell Williams
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Presenters: Charli XCX, Carole King, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Harry Styles, Queen Latifah
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Big Four Predictions - Album of the Year frontrunners: Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga; Record/Song: "Abracadabra" (Lady Gaga), "APT." (ROSÉ & Bruno Mars)
Winner Predictions:
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Experts predict Kendrick Lamar to dominate Record and Song of the Year, with Lady Gaga strong for Album amid her comeback buzz.
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Sabrina Carpenter eyes wins for "Manchild," while Best New Artist could go to Olivia Dean or Addison Rae.
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Bilingual hit "APT." by ROSÉ and Bruno Mars may make history as first K-pop lead in major categories.
Sources: Wikipedia, Vogue, ABC News, IMDb, The New York Times, Entertainment Weekly, Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, CBS News, Paramount+