By RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER and KATRINA SCHOLLENBERGER, US HEAD OF LIVE NEWS
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The best of the music industry are gathered in Los Angeles for the 68th annual Grammy Awards.
Comedian Trevor Noah is hosting the show for his sixth consecutive and final time, taking aim at Nicki Minaj’s absence from the show.
‘She is still at the White House with Donald Trump discussing very important issues,’ Noah said. He then impersonated Trump, asking: ‘Who has the biggest ass?’
This year’s show will feature a special segment in which all eight of the best new artist nominees will perform.
Bruno Mars, Rosé, Tyler, the Creator, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Clipse and Pharrell Williams will also perform.
Rapper Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with nine total, and if he snags at least four, he will surpass Jay-Z’s record of 25 awards for the most Grammy wins.
Ahead of the main event, the Premiere Ceremony was held where categories such as best audiobook narration were awarded.
Following along for the latest updates.
Sabrina Carpenter performs Manchild
Sabrina Carpenter performed her hit Manchild, which is nominated for song of the year tonight, on an airport-themed stage.
Noah impersonates Trump, hits out at Nicki Minaj
Trevor Noah joked about Nicki Minaj not attending the Grammys after her recent White House visit.
‘Nicki Minaj is not here. She’s still at the White House with Donald Trump discussing very important issues,’ Noah said.
Then he went into a Trump impersonation, saying, ‘Actually Nicki, I have the biggest a**! Everybody’s saying it. I know they say it’s you, but it’s me. Wap, wap, wap. Look at it, baby.’
Trevor Noah makes Diddy joke
Trevor Noah opened the Grammys with a joke about Diddy being arrested.
‘The one and only Ms. Lauryn Hill will be performing on that stage tonight. Which is insane when you think about it, because the last time Lauryn Hill performed at the Grammys was in 1999,’ Noah said.
‘You understand how long ago that was? Back in 1999, the president had a sex scandal, people thought computers were about to destroy the world, and Diddy was arrested. Boy, how times have changed.’
Bruno Mars and Rosé kick off Grammys performances
Bruno Mars and Rosé kicked off the 2026 Grammy Awards with a performance of their hit song APT.
Busta Rhymes sports red velvet suit
Paris Hilton’s chic black dress
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend hit the Grammys carpet
Nikki Glaser stuns in all black
Fresh off her Golden Globes hosting gig, Nikki Glaser stunned on the Grammys red carpet in a black leather dress.
Kendrick Lamar ties with Jay-Z for most Grammy wins by a rapper
Kendrick Lamar won three Grammys at this year’s Premiere Ceremony, bringing his total wins to 25 and tying him with Jay-Z for most Grammy wins by a rapper.
He is still nominated in several categories that will be announced during tonight’s live show.
Beyoncé holds the record for the most Grammy Awards of all time, with 35.
Lady Gaga looks striking in a feathered black gown
Justin Bieber dons anti-ICE pin
Justin Bieber and his wife, Hailey Bieber, wore anti-ICE pins to this year’s Grammy Awards.
Colombian singer Karol G opts for a whimsical grey gown
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Grammys live: Trevor Noah takes swipe at Nicki Minaj’s MAGA ties as Justin Bieber looks unimpressed as he’s called out by host
