Event Details

Host: Comedian Trevor Noah returns for his sixth consecutive year.
Broadcast: The main ceremony airs live on CBS and streams on Paramount+ from 8:00 PM – 11:30 PM ET (5:00 PM – 8:30 PM PT).
Premiere Ceremony: Most awards are presented during this pre-telecast event at the Peacock Theater, hosted by Darren Criss starting at 12:30 PM PT. 

Top Nominees

Kendrick Lamar leads the field with nine nominations, including Album of the Year for GNX and Record/Song of the Year for "Luther" (with SZA). Other major nominees include: 
Lady Gaga: 7 nominations (MAYHEM, "Abracadabra").
Bad Bunny: 6 nominations (DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS).
Sabrina Carpenter: 6 nominations (Man's Best Friend). 

Performers & Highlights

Main Stage: Performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Rosé, and Bruno Mars.
Best New Artist Medley: All eight nominees (Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, Sombr, and The Marías) are slated to perform.
Tributes: Lauryn Hill will honor D'Angelo and Roberta Flack, while a rock supergroup featuring Post Malone and Slash will pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne.
New Categories: This year introduces Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover.