From the second Cher fumbled “luther” and accidentally resurrected Luther Vandross at the mic, it was clear this Grammys would live online forever. Kendrick Lamar walked away with five trophies and a historic rap record, while Bad Bunny’s tear-soaked Album of the Year win turned into the emotional core of the night, a milestone for Spanish-language music that had millions crying with him through their screens.
Around those wins, the show pulsed with messy, human drama: Miley Cyrus staying seated as Lady Gaga rose to accept her award, spawning instant stan wars; Justin Bieber revealing a Hailey-inspired tattoo that reopened old fandom wounds; and Sabrina Carpenter going from best-dressed ethereal Valentino muse to PETA’s public enemy after bringing a live dove onstage. Heidi Klum’s polarizing look reminded everyone that at the Grammys, you’re never just walking a carpet—you’re stepping into a global referendum on taste, ego, and what it costs to be unforgettable.
