The 2026 Grammy Awards kicked off with a bang on the red carpet at Crypto.com Arena, where celebs brought their A-game amid high nominations and fresh wins. From bold statements to triumphant returns, the arrivals were serving major drama. Here's the tea on who showed up and why.
Darlings, the 2026 Grammys red carpet was popping off on Sunday, February 1, at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles! Hosted by Trevor Noah for his sixth and final time, the night promises fireworks with Kendrick Lamar leading nominations at nine, tied with Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff, and Cirkut at seven each. But let's spill on the arrivals that had us all eyes wide open. 😲
First up, Joy Villa, the 39-year-old 'Vagabonds' singer and queen of political fashion, didn't hold back. She strutted in a light blue jumpsuit screaming 'Kill Scientology' across the chest—yes, you read that right. Topped with a fuzzy pink cape dangling papers listing names allegedly tied to the church, and 'Jesus Heals' on the back, it was peak Villa. Remember, she ditched Scientology in May 2025 after being a former member. This flamboyant fire comes after her pro-Trump and anti-abortion looks at past shows. Iconic or inflammatory? You decide. 🔥
Then, Tyla, the 24-year-old 'Water' hitmaker, arrived slaying in a sparkling tan feathered DSquared2 dress. Fresh off her pre-show win for Best African Music Performance with 'Push 2 Start'—her second Grammy ever—she posed like the star she is. Talk about momentum! 💃
And don't sleep on Lola Young, the 25-year-old 'Messy' singer nominated for Best New Artist. After cancelling plans last September following a scary onstage collapse at a festival (she passed out mid-set and stepped back for 'the foreseeable future'), she's back and bolder. She shared an update in December and has been hitting Grammys events all weekend. Resilience on fleek! 👏
Tune in at 8pm ET on CBS for the full show. With this red carpet energy, who knows what messiness awaits? Is Joy's statement the night's biggest shade, or will the winners steal the spotlight?
