Stunning dresses, beautiful voices and some of Hollywood’s most talented celebrities gathered on Feb. 1 for one of the most glamorous events of the year: the 2026 Grammys.
The Grammys were hosted by comedian and writer Trevor Noah for the sixth and final time. Noah joked that he “believes in term limits,” a dig at the current president, according to PBS. Noah had several jokes relating to politics, which generated a response from Trump himself, according to the Ealing Times. However, Noah’s jokes and bits were generally well-received by the audience.
As for the outfits, some of Vogue’s best dressed celebrities include Lady Gaga in Matières Fécales, Bad Bunny in Schiaparelli, Angelique Kidjo in Louis Vuitton, Justin Bieber in Balenciaga and Haley Bieber in Alaïa. Another notable outfit came from Chappell Roan, who was dressed in Mugler. Her gown was burgundy, backless, sheer and last but not least, held up by rings attached to faux nipple covers. According to People magazine, the look was inspired by the spring/summer 1998 “Jeu de Paume” couture collection by Manfred Thierry Mugler, revisited for the spring/summer 2026 collection by Miguel Castro Freitas. Nevertheless, it made waves on platforms like TikTok as one of the most memorable outfits of the night.
The ceremony opened with a performance by Rosé and Bruno Mars singing their hit song, “APT.” Other main performers included Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Clipse, Justin Bieber, Tyler The Creator, Pharrell Williams and Lauryn Hill. In addition, all nominees for “Best New Artist” performed. Standout performances included Lauryn Hill, Sabrina Carpenter and Tyler The Creator, according to USA Today.
The Grammys give out over 90 awards, but typically only 10-12 are televised. The “Big Four,” or four most prestigious awards, are Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Best New Artist. This year, the Record of the Year was awarded to “Luther” by Kendrick Lamar with SZA. In the acceptance speech, SZA spoke up about being hopeful in this trying political climate, and the following winners also made nods to politics.
The Album of the Year went to Bad Bunny’s “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” making him the first Latin artist in Grammys history to win the award, according to BBC. Bad Bunny was also awarded best musicá urbana album. In both speeches, he stood up for immigrants with sentiments such as “ICE out” and a dedication to those who had to “leave their home, land and country to follow their dreams,” according to BBC. Similarly, the winner of Song of the Year, Billie Eilish with “Wildflower,” addressed the current political climate in her acceptance speech. According to BBC, Eilish said, “I feel like we just need to keep fighting, speaking up and protesting. Our voices really do matter, and the people matter.” Finally, Best New Artist was awarded to Olivia Dean, who also utilized her speech to protest the current treatment of immigrants. Dean said she is the granddaughter of an immigrant, and that those people should be celebrated, according to BBC.
The speeches were not the only forms of protest at the Grammys. According to Elle magazine, several celebrities such as Kehlani, Justin and Hailey Bieber, Joni Mitchell and Justin Vernon wore pins with the phrase “ICE out” across the front.
Overall, the 2026 Grammys were jam-packed with the usual awards, performances and high fashion, along with celebrities who decided to bring their political grievances, making for a memorable night.
