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Music’s biggest night was filled with highs and lows.
The 2026 Grammy Awards hosted by Trevor Noah on Sunday, Feb. 1 started off with a bang thanks to an electric performance by Rosé and Bruno Mars — and the show only (mostly) got better from there.
Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, Addison Rae, Sombr, Justin Bieber and more also took the stage with their own show-stopping performances during the three-hour telecast.
The biggest winners of the night included Olivia Dean (Best New Artist), Kendrick Lamar (Record of the Year) and Bad Bunny (Album of the Year).
But the show also had a few low notes, such as Bieber’s near-naked performance and Noah’s awkward exchanges in the audience with Bad Bunny.
Cher also provided an iconic moment — and major flub — when she announced the winner of Record of the Year.
Here are the best and worst moments of the 2026 Grammy Awards.
BEST: Rosé and Bruno Mars
Dressed in matching black and white outfits, the duo kicked off the show performing their 2024 single “APT,” which was up for three awards: Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance.
“Ladies and gentleman, big bad Rosie,” Mars, 40, screamed out to the crowd as Rosé, 28, belted out the hit song. The audience, filled with some of the biggest stars in music, got on their feet just minutes into the show thanks to Rosé and Mars.
WORST: Alex Warren’s sound malfunction
Alex Warren’s performance during the Best New Artist medley went awry due to a sound malfunction.
While singing “Ordinary,” the 25-year-old struggled to stay on tempo as some of his lyrics were buried by the instruments. He also appeared to have an in-ear monitor which may have been the source of the technical difficulties.
Regardless, Warren kept his composure and got through the full performance like a pro.
BEST: Olivia Dean wins Best New Artist
So deserved! Olivia Dean took home the coveted Best New Artist trophy against some impressive competition including Warren, Katseye, Lola Young and Sombr.
The 26-year-old gave a shoutout to immigrants after accepting the award onstage from last year’s winner, Chappell Roan.
“I’m up here as the granddaughter of an immigrant,” Dean said. “I’m a product of bravery and I think those people deserve to be celebrated.”
WORST: Justin Bieber’s performance
The sparkly boxers couldn’t save the show. Justin Bieber’s first major performance in four years was odd, to say the least, given that he wore nothing but a pair of grey boxers and matching socks as he did a stripped down version of “Yukon.”
Then, Bieber randomly started walking off the stage as the music was still playing, only to turn back around… and then leave the stage for good.
Still, everyone in the audience — including Justin’s wife Hailey — cheered for him. It’s doubtful he got as many cheers from the viewers at home.
BEST: Sabrina Carpenter’s performance
Sabrina Carpenter is ready for takeoff. The pop star, 26, wowed the crowd early in the night performing her hit “Manchild” while channeling a sultry pilot. She was decked out in an all-white ensemble and took the stage down a baggage claim carousel while belting out her track from her “Man’s Best Friend” album.
“Hey Grammys, how you doing? It’s your captain Sabrina speaking,” she said through a loud speaker as the crowd danced along to the banger.
WORST: Trevor Noah bothering Bad Bunny
Given it was his sixth time hosting the Grammys, you’d think Trevor Noah would know that dumb bits rarely work at award shows. But he still decided to do an ongoing segment in the audience with Bad Bunny, chatting up the Latin superstar about all different topics.
The exchanges were more awkward than anything, especially when the comedian tried to sing Bad Bunny’s lyrics in English. Stop wasting our time, Trevor.
BEST: Ozzy Osbourne tribute
The late Ozzy Osbourne got his due at the Grammys in an emotional tribute led by Post Malone, Guns N’ Roses’ Slash and Duff McKagan, The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer Chad Smith and producer Andrew Watt.
The group performed Black Sabbath’s “War Pigs” as a black-and-white photo of Ozzy appeared in the background. The iconic musician died at age 76 in July 2025.
During the performance, Ozzy’s wife Sharon and daughter Kelly were seen crying in the audience. His son Jack and rarely-seen daughter Aimee were in the crowd as well.
BEST: Cher’s big flub
Cher came out on stage to present Record of the Year — and then disaster struck. After giving a long speech about her career, the “Believe” singer walked away and Noah reminded her that she was there to present the major award.
When Cher returned to the stage, she mistakenly announced that the winner was Luther Vandross — instead of Kendrick Lamar.
The award went to Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s song “Luther,” named after the late R&B/soul singer singer who died of a stroke at age 54 in July 2005.
Lamar, SZA, and the producers on the song all went on stage to accept the award, and Lamar mentioned Vandross as Cher just awkwardly stood there with the group. “I love live television,” Noah quipped after the debacle.
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