K-Pop made history at the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles as the fictional band Huntrx, from the movie "KPop Demon Hunters," won best song for visual media for their hit song "Golden," marking the first time a K-Pop song has ever won a Grammy, according to BBC World. The awards ceremony also saw performances by Rosé and Bruno Mars, who kicked off the show with a rock version of their nominated megahit "APT," which is up for three awards including song of the year, BBC World reported.
The evening saw a mix of established and emerging artists recognized. Olivia Dean, a British star, won best new artist and used her speech to support immigrants, according to BBC World. Other early winners included Yungblud, The Cure, and FKA Twigs. The Dalai Lama won best audiobook, and eight-year-old Aura V became the youngest ever Grammy recipient for best children's album, BBC World reported. Kendrick Lamar took home three awards ahead of the main ceremony, including best [category not specified].
The red carpet was a spectacle of fashion, with artists like Bad Bunny making a statement in a corseted tuxedo, the first men's design by Schiaparelli, according to the New York Times. Addison Rae wore a plunging white Alaïa dress, Sabrina Carpenter donned a beaded Valentino gown, and Tyla wore a slinky DSquared2 dress, the New York Times reported. The Grammys red carpet is known for its sartorial freedom, where artists can express themselves through a wide range of styles, the New York Times noted.
Trevor Noah, the host, joked about the song "APT" being based on a complicated South Korean drinking game, comparing it to the American equivalent: "In America, every time you turn on the news, you drink," BBC World reported.
Meanwhile, in other news, the UK's top taxpayers list was released, featuring Harry Styles and Anthony Joshua, according to BBC Business. Fred and Peter Done, founders of Betfred, topped the list with an estimated £400.1 million tax bill, BBC Business reported. Erling Haaland, 25, and Mo Salah also appeared on the list, BBC Business reported.
In Costa Rica, voters headed to the polls amid concerns about an authoritarian shift, with Laura Fernández leading in the polls with 40% of the vote and promising a hard line on security, according to The Guardian.
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