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Bad Bunny, Olivia Dean, Lady Gaga and Kendrick Lamar win at the 2026 Grammy Awards

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Immigration was a pointed theme at the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Bad Bunny, after winning an award for his zeitgeist-shaping album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos,” used his speech to share an anti-ICE message, highlighting the humanity of all people. “Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ICE out,” ... Read More »

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See photos of music’s biggest stars at the Grammy Awards

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Music royalty has gathered for the 68th annual Grammy Awards, which are being presented Sunday in Los Angeles. Kendrick Lamar is the night’s leading nominee and became the most-decorated rapper in Grammys history early in the show. Justin Bieber, Rosé, Lady Gaga and Katseye are among the night’s headlining performers. ___ ... Read More »

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Justin Bieber returns to Grammys stage for stripped-down performance

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

Justin Bieber returned to the Grammys stage Sunday for a stripped-down — in more ways than one — performance. Rocking nothing but a pair of boxers and socks, the Canadian pop star used a loop pedal to create a backing track with a guitar and drum machine before launching into his single “Yukon.” The soulful, ... Read More »

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The Latest: Olivia Dean, Kendrick Lamar, Bad Bunny among Grammy winners

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

Olivia Dean took home the best new artist award at the 68th annual Grammy Awards, while Bad Bunny accepted the best música urbana album award for ‘Debí Tirar Más Fotos,’ to a thunderous standing ovation, saying to the audience, “Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say: ICE out.” The awards are airing live ... Read More »

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Host Trevor Noah takes aim at Nicky Minaj, goes easy on Kendrick Lamar at Grammys

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Trevor Noah once again roamed through the audience during his monologue to open the Grammy Awards, taking pokes at the stars while standing right next to them, but he saved his most pointed joke for someone who was absent. “ Nicky Minaj is not here,” Noah said, to big cheers from ... Read More »

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Bad Bunny, Olivia Dean and Kendrick Lamar among early winners at the 2026 Grammy Awards

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — There’s a lot to love at the 68th annual Grammy Awards. The third award handed out Sunday night went to Bad Bunny for his zeitgeist-shaping album “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” in the música urbana album category. “Before I say thanks to God, I’m going to say ICE out,” he said, starting ... Read More »

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Olivia Dean wins Grammy award for best new artist

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

Olivia Dean clinched the Grammy for best new artist Sunday in a milestone moment for the British pop singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and timeless sound. Dean, who is part of a growing class of young U.K.-born vocalists, made waves last year with her romantic sophomore album “The Art of Loving,” with tracks including ... Read More »

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The Latest: Olivia Dean wins best new artist Grammy

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

The 68th annual Grammy Awards have begun airing live from Los Angeles on CBS and Paramount+. Kendrick Lamar’s dominance continues at the Grammys, where he leads the nominations with nine this year. He’s followed closely by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer/songwriter Cirkut, who boast seven nominations each. Comedian Trevor Noah returns to ... Read More »

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Olivia Dean wins best new artist at the 2026 Grammys, Kendrick Lamar becomes most awarded rapper

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Olivia Dean took home the trophy for best new artist at the 68th annual Grammy Awards Sunday. “I never really imagined that I would be up here,” she said, receiving her first Grammy while wiping away tears. “I’m up here as a granddaughter of an immigrant. I wouldn’t be here … ... Read More »

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XJ Kennedy, prize-winning poet and educator, dead at 96

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

NEW YORK (AP) — X.J. Kennedy, an award-winning poet, author, translator and educator who schooled millions of students through “The Bedford Reader” and other textbooks and engaged voluntary readers with his children’s stories and intricate, witty verse, has died at age 96. Kennedy died Sunday of natural causes at his home in Peabody, Massachusetts, according ... Read More »

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Kendrick Lamar wins best rap album Grammy Award after electric show opening

By Canadian Press on February 1st, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The hits arrived fast and furious. Rosé and Bruno Mars’ opened the 68th annual Grammy Awards Sunday with an electric rendition of their multicultural pop smash, “APT.”; the Blackpink singer channeled a pop-punk Gwen Stefani in her tie and platinum blond hair. Then: host Trevor Noah opened with a speech celebrating ... Read More »

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