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Grammys, Epstein, Tesla & Netflix: 2026 Kicks Off Wild!

The 2026 Grammy Awards are underway, celebrating the top songs and artists of the year, according to Variety. The Recording Academy is presenting trophies in 95 categories, with only nine being awarded during the prime-time telecast, which began at 8 p.m. ET/5 PT. The remaining 86 awards were presented during the pre-telecast premiere ceremony, Variety reported.

The 51st annual Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Gala, held at the Beverly Hilton, was a star-studded event, drawing from multiple news sources. Variety noted that the gala featured musical performances, tributes to artists such as Ozzy Osbourne, and an address from former President Barack Obama. The gala honored Republic Records founders Monte and Avery Lipman and was attended by a wide array of celebrities, music executives, and political figures, solidifying its reputation as the music industry's premier pre-Grammy party.

In other news, the 46th annual London Critics Circle Film Awards saw "One Battle After Another" win Film of the Year, according to multiple sources. Paul Thomas Anderson and Sean Penn also received awards, while Timothée Chalamet and Jessie Buckley were named best actor and actress respectively. Cynthia Erivo received the Derek Malcolm Award for Innovation, and Guillermo del Toro was honored with the Dilys Powell Award for Excellence in Film.

Beyond entertainment news, Euronews reported on several significant global events on February 1st, 2026. These included protests by Danish war veterans regarding remarks made by former President Trump, explosions in Iran (with Israel denying involvement), and mass blackouts and water shortages in Ukraine. Venezuela also granted full amnesty for political prisoners since 1999. Tesla CEO Elon Musk discussed developments in the future of transportation.

Netflix is also set to release a variety of new content in February 2026, according to Time magazine. Just in time for Valentine's Day, viewers can expect "Is It Cake? Valentines" on Feb. 4, the 10th season of "Love Is Blind" (Feb. 11), and part 2 of "Bridgerton's" fourth season (Feb. 26). Classic romantic comedies, including "The American President," "You've Got Mail," "Letters to Juliet," and "Crazy Stupid Love," will be available on the streaming site Feb. 1. The drama "Shakespeare in Love" will leave the streaming site on Feb. 10. Ahead of the Winter Olympics beginning Feb. 6, Netflix will release a documentary series about ice dancing, "Glitter & Gold: Ice Dancing," featuring married American couple Madison Chock and Evan Bates.

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