An ex-cop. One night. One job gone wrong and his family caught in the chaos. Guns Up, an unforgettable action-comedy, starring Kevin James as beleaguered dad Ray Hayes and Christina Ricci as his fierce wife Alice streams February 6 on Lionsgate Play. Directed by Edward Drake, the film follows Ray, a former cop turned mob henchman, who dreams of opening a diner with his family but when his final job explodes, he has one frantic night to outrun the city’s deadliest criminals and protect the people he loves most. Packed with relentless chases, knife fights, and gut-busting humour, Guns Up fuses explosive action with heartfelt family stakes. Melissa Leo (The Equalizer) and Luis Guzmán (Wednesday) also deliver standout performances in this thrilling story of survival, redemption, and chaos you won’t want to miss. Kevin James on joining Guns Up Kevin James on joining the project and the film's unique tone, "I got involved first through the director, Ed Drake. He had called me and asked if we wanted to do this type of action kind of family movie. And it was again intriguing to me because I haven't done a lot of movies that are with this tone, and it's a little different for me and once we were in it, I understood what it was all about and I trusted the process and it felt great.” Elaborating on the intense stunt work and collaboration, James noted his rigorous preparation, “I literally had probably three months or something of training with these guys. I went through some crazy fight training. We worked really hard because we wanted it to look real.” He further added, “Christina didn’t have much time to train but she was a badass in the movie and she made it look easy. It all came together well.” Christina Ricci on choosing Guns Up Taking about what made her take up this project, Christina Ricci shared, “This script came to me and I have always been a fan of Kevin’s. I have to say I have watched a lot of Kevin’s movies so I was really excited and my son in particular was excited as well. I love action and always wanted to do more of it and was excited to play a role like this. And, Ed has been very sweet and I feel he is responsible for a lot of heart in this movie.” Ricci on the relatable family heart theme at the core of the film, shared, "This movie has a ton of heart. It's really about a family. We play two parents who are in a very relatable situation. We're having financial issues and have big hopes and dreams for ourselves and our kids, and we're just trying to sort of do what we can to give our kids and ourselves a better life. And, I think that being the impetus of the whole thing and that lends a lot of heart to it. And, while it's still full of action and it’s funny, I think that’s really what keeps it warm."
03 February,2026 03:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentMusician Chappell Roan had all heads turning with her bold look on the red carpet of Grammy Awards 2026. A day later, the musician has addressed the online storm around her 'topless' look with a mix of humour and defiance, saying she was "giggling" at the reaction to what quickly became one of the night's most talked-about looks. Chappell Roan on wearing bold look for Grammys The Best New Artist winner sparked intense debate after arriving at music's biggest night in a sheer red Mugler dress. When Roan removed its flowing cape, it revealed that the bodice fabric was attached to two nipple rings, leaving her chest and back fully exposed. The look drew both praise and criticism across social media platforms. Responding to the chatter, the 27-year-old singer shared her thoughts on Instagram. "Giggling because I don't even think this is THAT outrageous of an outfit," she wrote, adding, "The look's actually so awesome and weird. I recommend just exercising your free will it's really fun and silly." She added a note of gratitude to the Recording Academy and voters, thanking the Grammys for having her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by ･ﾟ: *✧ Chappell Roan ✧*:･ﾟ (@chappellroan) A quiet red carpet Roan, who was also nominated for Record of the Year and Pop Solo Performance, remained a focal point throughout the evening. Fellow nominee Sabrina Carpenter even joked that photographers seemed calmer than usual. "You guys are so quiet this year," Carpenter told them on the red carpet, as per E! News. The moment echoed Roan's earlier confrontations with photographers. In October 2024, she called out a photographer at Olivia Rodrigo's concert film premiere, accusing him of being disrespectful to her at a Grammys after-party. A month earlier, she publicly clapped back at another photographer at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards after he allegedly shouted at her. Later explaining her reaction in an interview, Roan said red carpets can feel overwhelming. "For someone who gets a lot of anxiety around people yelling at you, the carpet is horrifying," she said, as per E! News, adding, "You don't get to yell at me like that." (with inputs from ANI)
03 February,2026 03:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentHollywood actress Meryl Streep is set to portray Joni Mitchell in a new biopic. Music mogul Clive Davis recently made the revelation. The Oscar-winner has long been rumoured to be in contention to take the lead role in a film about the music legend, which is being made by music writer-turned-director Cameron Crowe, and now Davis appears to have confirmed the casting news, reports ‘Female First UK’. As per Rolling Stone, Davis made the revelation during his annual pre-Grammy Awards party in Los Angeles. The music industry veteran took to the stage to welcome his celebrity guests and when it came to greet Mitchell, he declared she would be portrayed by Meryl Streep in Crowe's biopic. The actress has been linked to the role since 2024 but an official announcement has yet to be made. Anya Taylor-Joy has also been linked to the project with reports suggesting she may play a younger version of the singer onscreen. As per ‘Female First UK’, Cameron Crowe has been working on the film for many years and he recently suggested it would be entering production in 2026. During a 2025 interview with the New York Times, he was asked about his friendship with Mitchell and he replied, "I am friends with Joni Mitchell. Proudly. In the best way. She was my best interview at Rolling Stone. The '79 interview that we did when she was putting out the Mingus album was, by far, the best interview I did there”. When pressed for details about his biopic, the director said, "We're going to make it next year. There's not a lot I can say about it. Soon I'll be able to speak more definitively about who's in it and how we're gonna do it and everything. I actually had a dream of a structure of how to tell that story”. He further mentioned, “So I called her place (Mitchell's) and told her right-hand person that I'd had this dream, and if somebody comes knocking, come to me first and I'll tell you this idea and we'll see what happens. She's like, 'They're knocking all the time, and Joni wonders why you've taken so long to call. So yes, come over and tell us what your idea is. This was about four and a half years ago. Joni said, 'Let's spend every Monday night. You come over here, we'll talk”. “You ask me anything you want’. So that's what I've been doing all this time. It's been incredibly inspiring - the most I've interviewed anybody, the deepest-tissue kind of conversations I've had with any artist, and I've found it invigorating and can't wait to make the movie”, he added. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
03 February,2026 12:45 PM IST | Los Angeles | IANSActress Lili Reinhart shared a sneak peek of her personal life, posting a sweet message about how her love is keeping her warm in winter. Lili took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images with her partner, Jack Martin, from their romantic getaway. She wrote as the caption “I’ve got my love to keep me warm.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lili Reinhart (@lilireinhart) As of late 2025, Lili is in a relationship with partner Jack, whom she met through TikTok. Previously, she was in a relationship with her Riverdale co-star, Cole Sprouse. In December, Lili had shared that she has endometriosis. She went on to reveal how years of pain and confusion finally led to a confirmed diagnosis after laparoscopic surgery last week. Reinhart, who gained recognition for playing Betty Cooper in the teen drama series Riverdale and starred in the crime drama film Hustlers and the romantic drama film Chemical Hearts, took to Instagram, where she shared a string of images from the hospital bed. “Last week, I was officially diagnosed with endometriosis following laparoscopic surgery. Last year, I saw a urogynecologist and was diagnosed with interstitial cystitis. I was told there was no cure—and no lasting relief—for my symptoms,” the actress wrote. Reinhart said that she had “three hospital visits”. “Multiple urologists and gynecologists. And not one of them seriously considered endometriosis as the underlying cause of what I was experiencing.” It was only when she began working with pelvic floor therapists that the word “endometriosis” even entered the conversation. “It wasn’t until I worked with two different pelvic floor therapists that the word endometriosis was even mentioned to me as a possible source of my pain. I pushed for an MRI on my own, which led to a diagnosis of adenomyosis.” “From there, I met with an endometriosis specialist who helped me decide that laparoscopic surgery was the next step I wanted to take—while, at the same time, another gynecologist told me I “probably didn’t have endo” and should just go on the pill,” she added. The actress was happy that she listened to what her body was trying to tell her. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
03 February,2026 11:58 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSHollywood stars Jessica Chastain and Chris Pine are joining forces for a big ticket project launching at the upcoming European Film Market. This Is Pleasure, which is based on Mary Gaitskill’s novella, will be directed by Shari Springer Berman and Robert Pulcini, reports ‘Variety’. The married filmmaking duo who earned an Oscar nomination for 2003 comedy drama American Splendor and directed episodes of Fleishman Is in Trouble, Succession and Only Murders in the Building. As per ‘Variety’, the film follows Margot (played by Jessica Chastain) as accusations of misconduct unravel the career of her closest friend, the charming publisher Quin (played by Chris Pine). Margot must decide whether loyalty, forgiveness or truth will define the end of their long, heady friendship. Nina Raine adapted the screenplay from Gaitskill’s novella, which was hugely acclaimed when it was released in 2019 and praised for offering a nuanced distillation of the MeToo movement. Gaitskill previously saw her short story Secretary, taken from her 1988 collection Bad Behavior, adapted into 2002’s now cult BDSM romance starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader. ‘This Is Pleasure’ is a Fremantle production from Killer Films’ Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler with Chastain’s Freckle Films and Pine’s Barry Linen Motion Pictures also producing. Jessica Chastain is known for her work across mainstream and independent cinema. She gained wide recognition in 2011 with a breakout year that included The Help, Take Shelter, and The Tree of Life. She has delivered acclaimed performances in films such as Zero Dark Thirty, Interstellar, A Most Violent Year, and The Eyes of Tammy Faye, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. She is also a Tony Award-winning stage actor and runs the production company Freckle Films. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
03 February,2026 11:13 AM IST | Los Angeles | IANSUS President Donald Trump recently lashed out at Trevor Noah, who hosted this year's Grammy Awards, calling him 'pathetic' and talentless. The President further called the award ceremony 'the worst' and 'virtually unwatchable.' Donald Trump's reactions come after Trevor took a swipe at Trump and his one-time friendship with Jeffrey Epstein. Donald Trump slams Grammy Awards 2026 Taking to the social media network Truth Social, Donald Trump wrote, "The Grammy Awards are the WORST, virtually unwatchable! CBS is lucky not to have this garbage litter their airwaves any longer. The host, Trevor Noah, whoever he may be, is almost as bad as Jimmy Kimmel at the Low Ratings Academy Awards." Further clarifying Noah's statements, Trump took to Truth Social platform to hit back, "Noah said, INCORRECTLY about me, that Donald Trump and Bill Clinton spent time on Epstein Island. WRONG!!! I can't speak for Bill, but I have never been to Epstein Island, nor anywhere close, and until tonight's false and defamatory, statement, have never been accused being there, not even by the Fake News Media." Calling Trevor a "total loser", the US President wrote, "Noah, a total loser, better get his facts straight, and get them straight fast. It looks like I'll be sending my lawyers to sue this poor, pathetic, talentless, dope of an M.C., and suing him for plenty$. Ask Little George Slopadopolus and others, how that all worked out. Also ask CBS! Get ready, Noah, I'm going to have some fun with you! President DJT" What did Trevor Noah say? After Billie Eilish won the 'Song of the Year' Grammy, Noah transitioned for a moment with a joke at Trump's expense. "There you have it, song of the year! Congratulations, Billie Eilish. Wow. That's a Grammy that every artist wants, almost as much as Trump wants Greenland. Which makes sense because, since Epstein's gone, he needs a new island to hang out with Bill Clinton. I told you, it's my last year! What are you going to do about it?," Variety cited Noah's remarks from the award ceremony. Noah also joked about current events and the news cycle. While explaining a Korean drinking game linked to Bruno Mars and Rose's hit song APT., he compared it to life in the US. Talking about the game, he told the audience: "In America, every time you turn on the news, you drink." He then looked back at how things have changed since the late 1990s. While talking about Lauryn Hill returning to the Grammy stage for the first time in many years, Noah compared past and present headlines."Back in 1999, the president had had a sex scandal, people thought computers were about to destroy the world and Diddy was arrested, boy how times have changed," Noah said. (With inputs from agencies)
02 February,2026 08:08 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent20th Century Studios has released a new trailer, character posters and stills for the highly anticipated sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2. Almost 20 years after making their iconic turn as Miranda, Andy, Emily and Nigel - Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci return to the fashionable streets of New York City and the sleek offices of Runway Magazine in the eagerly awaited sequel to the 2006 phenomenon that defined a generation. The Devil Wears Prada 2 trailer The trailer opens with Andy, now a senior journalist, joining Runway as the new Features Editor. When she steps into Miranda's office and greets her warmly, her former boss has no recollection of her. Nigel tires to remind Miranda, "She was one of the Emilys" but to no avail. A montage of glitzy shots from the world of fashion follow before the three of them bump into Emily, prompting her to exclaim, "Am I having a hallucination," while Miranda, with yet no recollection of Andy is incredulous that Emily instantly recognises her. Towards the end, Emily takes a dig at Andy during a meeting. “You've changed,” she tells Andy, before adding, “you're much more confident. You kept those eyebrows, though, didn't you?” setting the tone for their love-hate relationship. More about The Devil Wears Prada 2 The first film was based on Lauren Weisberger's 2003 bestselling novel of the same name. It tells the story of a young New Yorker Andy (Anne Hathaway), who lands a job at a top fashion magazine under the ruthless editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep). The Devil Wears Prada 2 has gone into production almost two decades after the original film arrived in theatres. It reunites the original main cast with director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, and introduces an all-new runway of characters including Kenneth Branagh, Simone Ashley, Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Patrick Brammall, Caleb Hearon, Helen J. Shen, Pauline Chalamet, B.J. Novak and Conrad Ricamora. Tracie Thoms and Tibor Feldman also reprise their roles as “Lily” and “Irv” from the first film. The sequel will pitch Hathaway's Andy against her former boss, the Runway editor-in-chief, who will struggle with the decline of traditional magazine publishing. The Devil Wears Prada 2 is produced by Wendy Finerman, and executive produced by Michael Bederman, Karen Rosenfelt and Aline Brosh McKenna. 20th Century Studios will release The Devil Wears Prada 2 in cinemas on 1st May 2026.
02 February,2026 04:58 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentKim Kardashian may have found love again, and this time it's F1 star and Lewis Hamilton. If recent reports are to be belived the alleged couple may be keeping things low-key while romance sparks. Kim and Lewis are said to have quietly spent a romantic weekend together in the UK, sparking chatter about a possible new celebrity pairing. Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton spark dating rumours According to a report by The Sun, the reality TV star flew out of Los Angeles on Saturday afternoon aboard her private jet to meet Hamilton, 41, in England. The two reportedly spent a night at Estelle Manor, a high-end country hotel and members’ club located in the Cotswolds. They were allegedly accompanied by security to maintain privacy throughout the visit. A source reportedly told the publication that the weekend was “very romantic," noting that the pair took special measures to remain out of sight. Meanwhile, insiders claim they even shared a room and were given exclusive access to the property’s pool and spa facilities. The insider added, “They had a couple’s massage booked in and had full use of the facilities for just the two of them. In the evening, they had dinner in a private room so they didn’t have other guests around." The report further added that Kardashian and Hamilton checked out by 11 am on Sunday and then left together in two vehicles, which Kardashian had used to travel from the airport. An onlooker revealed that the duo attempted to avoid attention, with Hamilton allegedly using the front entrance while Kardashian exited from a side. They even said that Kardashian had arrived with her eight suitcases and “enormous" Hermès Birkin bag. “They left together, along with the bodyguards and drove off," the onlooker shared. As of now, representatives for both Kardashian and Hamilton have not immediately responded to requests for comment. Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton's recent sightings Interestingly, the two were also recently spotted at Kate Hudson’s New Year’s Eve party in Aspen, Colorado. However, they were not clicked together at the event. Notably, Kardashian and Hamilton have known each other for over a decade. They were photographed together as early as 2014, along with their then-partners Kanye West and Nicole Scherzinger respectively.
02 February,2026 04:14 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Julia Roberts marked her husband Daniel "Danny" Moder's birthday with an affectionate public display, sharing a warm post on Instagram. The Oscar-winning actor celebrated Moder's 57th birthday on Saturday, January 31, by posting a photograph of the two embracing. "My fav day. My fav man," Roberts, wrote in the caption. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Julia Roberts (@juliaroberts) Roberts and Moder first met while working on the 2001 film The Mexican and married a year later in 2002. Over two decades on, the couple share three children- 21-year-old twins Hazel and Phinnaeus, and their youngest son Henry, 18. Despite her global fame, Roberts has consistently kept her family life largely private, occasionally offering glimpses into her marriage through interviews and social media. In the years since their wedding, the Pretty Woman star has spoken openly about the importance of affection and communication in their relationship. Ahead of their 20th wedding anniversary in 2022, Roberts said the couple planned to celebrate with "more kissing," adding during an interview, "That's the secret never stop kissing," as per People magazine. Later that year, she revealed on CBS Sunday Morning that she and Moder write letters to each other, and that she has kept the very first letter he ever wrote to her. She described it as something she hopes to one day share with her daughter, Hazel. Most recently, in a December 2023 interview, Roberts praised Moder as the steady centre of their family. Calling him "the anchor," she said, "It all starts with Danny Moder... the captain of our ship," as quoted by People magazine. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
02 February,2026 03:41 PM IST | Washington | ANIMusician Yungblud has arrived at the 68th Grammy Awards in style. Sharon Osbourne, the wife of late actor Ozzy Osbourne, has also entered at the event, marking her style in an all-black outfit. Yungblud donned a black blazer with a cheetah print on his shoulder paired with black bottoms. According to the Grammy's website, Yungblud took home the 2026 Grammy for Best Rock Performance with his powerful performance on Changes, marking a milestone moment in the British rocker's career. "The song, a cover of Black Sabbath's original, was praised for its raw energy, emotive vocals, and genre-blurring rock sensibilities. Accepting the award, Yungblud honored the late Ozzy Osbourne who originally sang the track, joined by a tearful Sharon Osbourne," noted the Grammy's website. Recently, the British musician enthralled the Mumbai crowd with his high-energy performance on Day 1 of Lollapalooza India. Hours after the performance, Yungblud took to his Instagram account to share a series of pictures and videos from his Mumbai show. Along with the post, he also added a caption in which he mentioned the night as one of the greatest of his life and promised Indian fans he would see them next year. "70,000 in Mumbai I want to stay here forever. Rock n roll is alive in India and I'm in love with it. Thank you for one of the greatest nights of my life! See you next year!!!," he wrote. In the videos that went viral on the internet, the singer can be seen looking visibly moved by the crowd's response. The videos also show him hugging fans, jumping into the crowd, and connecting closely with people in the front rows. Many fans on social media shared how special it felt to see an international rock artist so open and overwhelmed by the energy in India. The singer-musician also paid tribute to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne during his set. Meanwhile, at the 68th Grammy Awards, Sharon Osbourne also made an entry in an all-black outfit, radiating effortless elegance and quiet confidence. The 2026 Grammys, hosted by Noah in his final year as emcee, are broadcasting live from Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena, as per The Hollywood Reporter. Bruno Mars, the 16-time Grammy Award winner, has been confirmed as one of the performers for the 2026 Grammy Awards. The show will feature performances from other major names, including Rose, Lady Gaga, and Sabrina Carpenter, as well as an 'In Memoriam' tribute to influential musicians such as Ozzy Osbourne and Roberta Flack. Mars, who is also nominated for three awards this year, has secured nods for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for his collaboration with the Blackpink member. At the 2026 Grammy Awards, Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nominations. Other Album of the Year nominees include Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Tyler, The Creator and more. The Grammys 2026 are being broadcast live on CBS and are also streaming on Paramount+. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
02 February,2026 03:00 PM IST | Los Angeles | ANIThe 68th annual Grammy Awards are taking place Sunday and spirits were high from the jump after a few back-to-back, history making moments. The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy for audio book, narration and storytelling recording, beating out Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. You ready that correctly. "I am not the Dalai Lama," Rufus Wainwright joked in an acceptance speech. "It was a privilege to participate on this project." Golden from KPop Demon Hunters won song written for visual media at the Premiere Ceremony, marking the first time a K-pop act has won a Grammy. Songwriters delivered their acceptance speech in both English and Korean, highlighting the song's bilingual appeal. Music film went to "Music for John Williams," which means director Steven Spielberg has officially won his first Grammy. That makes him an EGOT winner - an artist with an Emmy, Grammy, Tony and Oscar. The Premiere Ceremony, a pre-telecast show held at the adjacent Peacock Theater, began with musician and host Darren Criss setting the scene - giving out the first award of the day, for best pop/duo group performance to Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande for Defying Gravity. They were not present to accept the award. An impressive 86 Grammys will be handed out pre-broadcast. Yungblud won his first Grammy for rock performance for his cover of Black Sabbath's Changes (live from Villa Park), which he performed at Ozzy Osbourne's final show. Hardcore band Turnstile also won their first Grammy for rock album and later, metal performance. "To Baltimore, thank you, we love you," said frontman Brendan Yates. The Cure won alternative music performance but were unable to attend as they were attending the funeral of Perry Archangelo Bamonte, the Cure's longtime guitarist and keyboardist, who died last month. FKA twigs won her first Grammy for best dance/electronic album for EUSEXUA becoming only the second Black woman to win in the category. "I didn't expect to come up here. I was just so happy to be nominated," she said in her speech. "Thank you so much - wow." "All the Latino kids in the hood watching, anything is possible," said rapper Lefty Gunplay, who also won his first Grammy for rap performance for his role on Kendrick Lamar's "TV Off." Earlier on, Edgar Barrera handed out some of the Latin music categories: Natalia Lafourcade won best Latin pop album for Cancioner; best Latin Rock or Alternative album to CA7RIEL & Paco Amoroso for Papota. It is their first win on their first nomination. In their speech, in Spanish, they thanked their home country of Argentina and all of Latin America. Musica Mexicana album (including Tejano) went to Carin Leon for "Palabra De To's (Seca)." It is his second win on his second nomination. It is a dramatically different tone than last year. The 2025 award show was completely reimagined and refocused to relief efforts following the devastating Los Angeles-area wildfires. In 2026, the focus has been placed once again on the music, where Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny and more will go head-to-head during the televised ceremony. The energy was high from minute one at the Premiere Ceremony: Earth, Wind & Fire gave a groovy opening performance of Shining Star with some help from Israel Houghton, Lila Ike, Grace Potter, Maggie Rose and Trombone Shorty. "That's how you start a show!" Recording Academy CEO and President Harvey Mason jr. said in his opening remarks. "That's a statement. That's joy. That's resilience." There were many other performances as well: Zara Larsson brought her Swedish pop Midnight Sun, followed by Spiritbox's metallic Soft Spine, Tasha Cobbs Leonard's Church, and Criss and Helen J. Shen's Never Fly Away. Following the Premiere Ceremony, comedian Trevor Noah will host the main show for a sixth and final year and history could be made when some of the biggest names in music gather. Here's some key things to know ahead of Sunday's show at the Crypto.com Arena. Artists speak out Trump administration's immigration crackdowns At the Premiere Ceremony, artists offered pro-immigration and anti-ICE messaging. Country duo/group performance went to first-time winners Shaboozey and Jelly Roll. Shaboozey accepted the award with tears in his eyes. "I want to thank my mother, who as of today, has retired from her job of 30 years, working as a registered nurse in a psych ward, as an immigrant in this country. Thank you, mom. "Immigrants built this country, literally, actually. So, this for them," he concluded. "Thank you for bring your culture, your music and your stories."Amy Allen won songwriter of the year, nonclassical for a second year in a row and wore an "ICE Out" pin, an anti-immigration enforcement message. So did Kehlani " who won her first Grammy for R&B performance and later, her second, for R&B song. "I've never won anything before, this is a really crazy feeling," she said as she fought back tears, reflecting on her first nomination 10 years ago. Then she shifted gears to focus on the current political moment: "Imma leave this and say, (expletive) ICE." "I'm scared," Gloria Estefan said of the current political moment backstage at the Grammys. "There are hundreds of children in detention centers. ⿦ I don't recognize my country in this moment right now." Who's nominated at the 2025 Grammys Kendrick Lamar leads the 2026 Grammy Award nominations with nine. Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Canadian record producer/songwriter Cirkut follow with seven nominations each. Sabrina Carpenter, Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas and Serban Ghenea all boast six nominations. Andrew Watt, Clipse, Doechii, Sounwave, SZA, Turnstile and Tyler, the Creator have five each. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
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