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Grammys 2026: Stars Absent Despite Wins & Snubs
3 Feb
Summary
- Several major artists missed the 2026 Grammys for various reasons.
- Beyoncé and Taylor Swift were ineligible for nominations this year.
- Ariana Grande attended virtually due to a packed schedule.
The 2026 Grammy Awards, held on February 1st at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena, featured many prominent music industry figures. However, several major artists were conspicuously absent from the event. These absences ranged from scheduling conflicts to a lack of eligibility for nominations.
Ariana Grande, despite winning Best Pop Duo or Group Performance, did not attend. Her schedule, packed with film releases and upcoming tours, kept her away. She acknowledged the win online. This marks her second consecutive Grammy absence.
Beyoncé and Taylor Swift were also absent as they had no nominations this year. Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter" had already been recognized in the previous season, falling outside the 2026 eligibility window. Swift's latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl," missed the cutoff and will be eligible for the 2027 awards.
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd were other notable no-shows. Gomez was nominated alongside Benny Blanco, but her attendance followed her appearance at the Golden Globe Awards. The Weeknd's absence was due to his recent projects, "Hurry Up Tomorrow" and "Timeless," not meeting the eligibility criteria for nominations this year.
