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Grammys & Global Tensions: Bad Bunny, K-Pop, Iran, Cuba, and ICE Clash

Bad Bunny's Grammy Win Marked by Immigration Protest; Capgemini to Sell ICE-Linked Subsidiary

Los Angeles, CA – The 2026 Grammy Awards were marked by both historic wins and political statements, as Bad Bunny used his acceptance speech to protest the actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and French tech giant Capgemini announced its intention to sell its US subsidiary following criticism over its work with the agency.

Bad Bunny, winner of best musicá urbana album, addressed the Trump administration's immigration policies directly. "Before I say thanks to God, I'm going to say ICE out," he declared, according to BBC World. He continued, "We're not savages, we're not animals, we're not aliens, we are humans and we are Americans," as many audience members reportedly rose to their feet. This statement followed Bad Bunny's decision to forgo a US tour last year due to concerns that immigration officers would target his audience.

The awards ceremony also saw history made in the K-Pop world. Huntrx, a fictional K-Pop band from the movie "KPop Demon Hunters," won best song for visual media for their hit "Golden," becoming the first ever K-Pop song to win a Grammy Award, according to BBC World. The song is also nominated for song of the year. Other early winners included Yungblud, The Cure, FKA Twigs, the Dalai Lama (best audiobook), and eight-year-old Aura V (best children's album), BBC World reported. Kendrick Lamar took home three awards, including best rap performance.

Meanwhile, French technology giant Capgemini announced it would sell its US subsidiary, Capgemini Government Solutions, after facing pressure over its contract with ICE, BBC Business reported. The company's work locating people for the immigration enforcement agency sparked outrage, particularly in light of increased scrutiny over ICE's methods in Minnesota. The fatal shooting of US citizens Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis had sparked protests across the US, leading to increased scrutiny of the agency, according to BBC Business. Capgemini had come under pressure from French lawmakers over the contract, amid international scrutiny over the methods used by ICE agents, BBC Business reported.

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