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Grammys 2026: Stars Who Skipped Music's Biggest Night
2 Feb
Summary
- Ariana Grande won a Grammy but didn't attend the ceremony.
- Timothée Chalamet skipped the Grammys for another awards show.
- The Dalai Lama won his first Grammy but was absent.
The 2026 Grammy Awards, held on Sunday, February 1, at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, were marked by the absence of several prominent music figures. Ariana Grande, despite winning Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her duet with Cynthia Erivo, was not in attendance, potentially due to her extensive acting projects.
Other notable no-shows included Blackpink's Lisa, who was filming a movie, and Timothée Chalamet. Chalamet, nominated for his first Grammy, chose to attend the Critics' Circle Theatre Awards in London instead. The Dalai Lama also received his first Grammy for Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording, with Rufus Wainwright accepting on his behalf.
Miranda Lambert and George Strait, both nominated for awards, also opted out of the ceremony. Morgan Wallen, who has previously skipped award shows, was not present and was not nominated this year. Despite their absence, winners like Grande celebrated their wins remotely.
