The 2026 Grammys kicked off with some sweet surprises at the Premiere Ceremony in Los Angeles on February 1. Joni Mitchell had a hilariously adorable moment realizing she won, while Kehlani finally nabbed her first two Grammys after years of nominations, and FKA twigs celebrated her debut victory.
Darlings, the Grammys 2026 Premiere Ceremony on Sunday, February 1, in Los Angeles was serving pure magic—and a dash of confusion! 😏 First up, the iconic Joni Mitchell, 82, took home Best Historical Album for Joni Mitchell Archives – Volume 4: The Asylum Years. But the real tea? She strolled onstage thinking she was just presenting, went silent, turned to someone backstage, and whisper-asked who won. Then, the penny dropped: “Oh, I won?!” she exclaimed, as the crowd erupted in laughter. Adorable, right? This marks another feather in her cap—her first Grammy was back in 1970 for Best Folk Performance on Clouds, and she's racked up over 10 wins since, including the 2002 Lifetime Achievement Award. Queen energy! 👑
Over in R&B land, Kehlani, 30, is popping champagne twice over. She snagged Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Song for “Folded,” her first Grammys after a decade of near-misses. Noms started in 2016 for You Should Be Here in Best Urban Contemporary Album, with more in 2018 and 2025. In her heartfelt speech, she got real about being adopted, thanking her mom for choosing to raise her. “I appreciate my mother for making the choice to raise me,” she shared. Messy journey to glory—iconic! 🔥
And don't sleep on FKA twigs, 38, who danced her way to Best Dance/Electronic Album for Eusexua, her third studio album dropped last January after a five-year hiatus since Magdalene. First win after two prior nods, and she's already teasing the Body High Tour in 2026, hitting the road with Eusexua and Eusexua Afterglow. Tickets incoming—who's grabbing 'em?
These pre-show wins set the stage for a night of drama. But with Joni's surprise giggle still echoing, are we all just winging it till the crown fits?
