Yungblud Secures Grammy Victory with Powerful Black Sabbath Cover
The 68th Grammy Awards witnessed a poignant moment as British musician Yungblud took home the 2026 Grammy for Best Rock Performance. His winning track, 'Changes', is a cover of the Black Sabbath original, celebrated for its raw energy and emotive vocals that blur genre boundaries. According to the official Grammy website, Yungblud accepted the award with a heartfelt tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, who originally sang the song, joined by a tearful Sharon Osbourne.
Stylish Arrivals and Emotional Tributes at the Grammys
Yungblud arrived at the event in style, donning a black blazer with a distinctive cheetah print on the shoulder, paired with black bottoms. Meanwhile, Sharon Osbourne, wife of the late rock legend, made her 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 reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
Mumbai Lollapalooza Performance Leaves Lasting Impression
Just before his Grammy triumph, Yungblud enthralled the Mumbai crowd with a high-energy performance on Day 1 of Lollapalooza India. Hours after the show, he took to Instagram to share pictures and videos, captioning it as one of the greatest nights of his life. He wrote, "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!!!"
Viral videos from the event captured the singer visibly moved by the crowd's response, hugging fans, jumping into the crowd, and connecting closely with those in the front rows. Fans on social media expressed how special it felt to see an international rock artist so open and overwhelmed by the energy in India. During his set, Yungblud also paid tribute to rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, adding a personal touch to the performance.
Star-Studded Lineup and Nominations at the 2026 Grammys
The 2026 Grammy Awards feature a star-studded lineup of performers, including Bruno Mars, a 16-time Grammy winner, who is confirmed to take the stage. Other major names set to perform include Rose, Lady Gaga, and Sabrina Carpenter. The show will also include an 'In Memoriam' tribute to influential musicians such as Ozzy Osbourne and Roberta Flack.
In terms of nominations, Kendrick Lamar leads with nine nods. Other Album of the Year nominees include Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Tyler, The Creator, and more. Bruno Mars himself is nominated for three awards this year: Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for his collaboration with a Blackpink member.
The Grammys 2026 are being broadcast live on CBS and are also streaming on Paramount+, ensuring fans worldwide can catch all the action and emotional moments from this prestigious event.
