Dalai Lama, K-pop, Spielberg Make Grammy History; Artists Protest Immigration Policies
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News18•02-02-2026, 05:45
Dalai Lama, K-pop, Spielberg Make Grammy History; Artists Protest Immigration Policies
- •The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy for an audiobook, while K-pop group "KPop Demon Hunters" secured the first K-pop Grammy for Song Written for Visual Media.
- •Steven Spielberg achieved EGOT status by winning his first Grammy for Music Film, adding to his Emmy, Tony, and Oscar awards.
- •First-time Grammy winners included Yungblud (Rock Performance), Turnstile (Rock Album, Metal Performance), FKA twigs (Best Dance/Electronic Album), and Lefty Gunplay (Rap Performance).
- •Artists like Shaboozey, Amy Allen, and Kehlani used their acceptance speeches and attire to protest the Trump administration's immigration policies and ICE.
- •The 68th Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony featured numerous performances and handed out 86 awards before the main telecast, with Trevor Noah set to host the main show.
Why It Matters: The 68th Grammys saw historic wins for the Dalai Lama, K-pop, and Steven Spielberg, alongside artist protests.
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