Bad Bunny made history at the 68th Grammy Awards by becoming the first Latin artist to win album of the year for ‘DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS’. The Puerto Rican star beat nominees including Kendrick Lamar, Justin Bieber, Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga and Tyler, the Creator.
Kendrick Lamar had a standout night at the Grammys, winning five awards, including record of the year with SZA for Luther, and surpassing Jay-Z to become the most awarded rapper in Grammy history with 27 wins.
Lady Gaga also shone, with Mayhem and Abracadabra earning four Grammys, including best pop vocal album and best dance pop recording. Her producer Cirkut added to the celebrations by winning producer of the year (non-classical). Billie Eilish claimed song of the year for Wildflower, her third win in the category, while British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean was named best new artist. Justin Bieber went winless despite four nominations but performed ‘YUKON’, and Joni Mitchell won best historical album for ‘Joni Mitchell Archives, Volume 4’.
The Grammys 2026 also delivered standout red carpet moments, from Lady Gaga’s dramatic black gown to coordinated black looks by Justin and Hailey Bieber and Tyla’s flapper-style dress. Indian fashion made its mark with Sabyasachi creations.
Kelsea Ballerini wore Sabyasachi fine jewellery with her beaded backless gown, while Raja Kumari stunned in a Sabyasachi animal-print saree with statement earrings, sunglasses, and a black bindi. Singer Lara Raj added a cultural touch alongside girl group Katseye, accessorising her embellished white outfit with traditional jewellery, including a signature ‘Om’ necklace and maang tikka.
Dalai Lama wins first-ever Grammy Award
The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy at the 68th awards in Los Angeles, taking home Best Audio Book, Narration & Storytelling Recording for ‘Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama’. The spoken-word album features his reflections on compassion, peace and mindfulness.
The Dalai Lama said he sees the award as a recognition of shared global responsibility, rather than a personal honour, and hopes it will amplify messages of peace, compassion, environmental care and human unity. While this marks his first Grammy, he has previously received global honours including the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize and the 2012 Templeton Prize. Produced by Kabir Sehgal, the project features sarod maestro Ustad Amjad Ali Khan with his sons Amaan and Ayaan Ali Bangash, along with American saxophonist Ted Nash, singer Debi Nova, and percussionist-composer Tony Succar.
