Highlights from the 68th Annual Grammy Awards: Winners, Performances, and Surprises
The 68th annual Grammy Awards are currently underway at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, with the Premiere Ceremony kicking off the festivities. The event saw the presentation of 86 Grammys before the main broadcast. Notable wins included the first-ever Grammy for a K-pop act with "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters" and FKA twigs' first win for best dance/electronic album with "EUSEXUA."
The Latin music categories also saw some exciting wins, with Natalia Lafourcade, CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso, and Carín León taking home awards. The focus of this year's ceremony has shifted back to celebrating music, with artists like Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, and Bad Bunny set to compete for awards during the televised ceremony.
The Premiere Ceremony featured a lively performance by Earth, Wind & Fire, setting the tone for the evening. Following this, comedian Trevor Noah will host the main show, where history could be made as some of the biggest names in music gather. The main show will air live on CBS and can be streamed through various platforms like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and FuboTV.
Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with nine nods, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut with seven each. The lineup of presenters and performers includes a diverse array of artists, from Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars to Reba McEntire and Ms. Lauryn Hill. The ceremony promises to be a star-studded event celebrating the best in music for the year.