The 2026 Grammys might be over, but there’s still more to see!
The Feb. 1 telecast featured moments we’ll be talking about for the coming weeks, from Bad Bunny’s historic Album of the Year victory to the sensational In Memoriam tribute performances. When the cameras weren’t rolling, though, the party inside Crypto.com Arena kept going. During the 68th annual awards ceremony, stars met their idols, crossed genre lines and all in all, had a ball while celebrating the year’s best in music.
Ahead, take a look at photos of the best moments that didn’t make it on camera at the 2026 Grammys.
Queen and the Country Gal
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A smiley Lainey Wilson, who handed out Best Contemporary Country Album, said hello to fellow presenter Queen Latifah.
Roll On
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Pharrell Williams and Jelly Roll took their friendship from the carpet to the ceremony.
All That Glitters
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Tyla and Jon Batiste, who both took home trophies, sparkled in their fancy ensembles.
Warm Embrace
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Radio DJ Zane Lowe hugged Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith.
Singer Snap
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John Legend takes a photo with another legend, Kirk Franklin!
Just Keep Watching Us
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Pre-show host Darren Criss wound down by hanging out with Tate McRae during the televised ceremony.
Someone Beautiful
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The Something Beautiful singer had a chat with Margaret Qualley.
They’ve Got a Point
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Benson Boone and Yungblud captured the cameras with maximum intensity.
Off the Market
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… and then snuggled up to her boyfriend Chris Convy.
Seat Partners
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Billie Eilish had a rare public date night with boyfriend Nat Wolff.
‘Gnarly’ Girls
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The members of KATSEYE celebrated backstage after their show-stopping performance.
You Like Jazz?
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Laufey and her sister Junia shared a table with Hernandez and his girlfriend Ana Amelia Batlle Cabral.
Grin and Bear It
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The SNL star and his architect girlfriend had a fun date night, shortly after he raved about her on the E! red carpet preshow.
Meet Me at the ‘APT’
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Rosé clung onto collaborator Bruno Mars after their rousing opening performance of “APT.”
From the ‘Bleachers’
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Qualley and her husband Jack Antonoff looked chic and coupled up backstage.
VIP Table
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Shaboozey flashed his shiny smile at his table with Jamie Foxx and X.
Hands to Herself
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Sharon and Kelly Osbourne took a cheeky photo with Jelly Roll’s wife, Bunnie Xo.
Table Talk
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Country queens Ballerini and Wilson exchanged a laugh at the table.
Across Generations
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Karol G showed her admiration for the legendary Gloria Estefan.
‘Birds of a Feather’
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We’re ready for this collaboration!
Sister Style
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The Haim sisters rocked the same color scheme in different styles.
Look at This Guy
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Close friends and collaborators Ballerini and Noah Kahan reunited at the show.
Nashville Now
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An all-star line-up — including Brandi Carlile, Kahan, Ballerini, McEntire and Wilson, among others — united for an iconic group photo.
Fellow Nominees
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Best New Artist nominees Sombr and Lola Young were more than happy to be at their first (and certainly not last) Grammys.
Double Date (Plus One!)
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Legend and his wife Chrissy Teigen hung out with Jelly Roll and his wife — and Gayle King hopped in for a photo, too.
Winner, Winner!
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Ballerini celebrated her friend Jelly Roll’s Best Contemporary Country Album victory.
A Grammys Song (Tipsy)
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Kahan, who premiered his music video for “The Great Divide” during the show, raised his glass next to the “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” singer.
Pop Girls Gabbing
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Three-time nominee Rosé, Best New Artist nominee Addison Rae and Laufey — who won Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album — conversed during the commercial break.
Woman’s Best Friend
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Naturally, Sabrina Carpenter chatted with her good friend and the producer of her album Man’s Best Friend, Antonoff.
Number One Girls
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Carpenter also stopped to say hi to Rosé, and the pair proved that blondes do have more fun.
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