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From the Grammys to the Super Bowl, all eyes were on singer, rapper and record producer Bad Bunny.
First the Puerto Rican superstar dominated at the Grammy Awards by scooping up three trophies, including an Album of the Year win for DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, which became the first Spanish-language album to triumph in the category. “I want to dedicate this award to all of the people that had to leave their homeland, their country, to follow their dreams,” he said.
Other Grammy winners and presenters echoed Bad Bunny’s political message. Upon winning Best New Artist, Olivia Dean reminded the audience she is the granddaughter of an immigrant: “I’m a product of bravery, and I think those people deserve to be celebrated,” the British singer-songwriter said. Additional support came sartorially. From the red carpet to the stage, stars like Billie Eilish, Hailey and Justin Bieber, Joni Mitchell, Margo Price and Kehlani donned “ICE Out” pins.
When Super Bowl LX took place just a week later, Bad Bunny showed what it means to be an American with a vibrant halftime show featuring Puerto Rican cultural vignettes, a real wedding, Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin appearances, and cameos from Cardi B, Jessica Alba, Karol G and Pedro Pascal — as well as L.A.’s own Villa’s Tacos. The Highland Park staple, owned by first-generation Mexican-American chef Victor Villa, resultantly saw a huge line beginning at 7 a.m. the next morning, hours before opening.
Center Stage
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JANUARY 30: Colman Domingo is pictured ahead of the biggest night in music at Max & Helen’s on January 30, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Stars were seen sipping on the cocktail of the weekend, the Go Go Highball, created by Johnnie Walker with GRAMMY award-winning partner Sabrina Carpenter. Credit: Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for Johnnie Walker
A lucky crowd at Live at The Sun Rose witnessed an intimate performance on Jan. 25 from Nick Jonas one week ahead of the release of his latest album, Sunday Best. The youngest Jonas Brother showed off his vocal prowess by singing hits like “Jealous” and “Gut Punch.”
In the leadup to the Grammys, Jon Batiste, Shaboozey and Diane Warren brunched in the garden at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills for the annual ASCAP event. Benson Boone dropped by the Warner Muisc Group pre-party in the former Amoeba Music record store on Sunset. Mariah Carey, Clive Davis and honoree Sharon Osbourne congregated at Zouk Los Angeles for Billboard’s Power 100.
And Colman Domingo (above) dropped by Phil Rosenthal’s diner hot spot Max & Helen’s for a Sabrina Carpenter-inspired celebration fueled by Johnnie Walker.
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Seen Around Town
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 12: Honoree Teyana Taylor accepts the Vanguard Spotlight Award onstage during the 28th Annual Costume Designers Guild Awards at The Ebell of Los Angeles on February 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Costume Designers Guild
Kate Hudson, James Cameron and Teyana Taylor were among the creative honorees at the 28th Costume Designers Guild Awards, held at the Ebell of Los Angeles on Feb. 12. “Costume design has always been bigger than fashion in my life — it’s storytelling,” said Taylor.
Maude Apatow and Ryan Destiny modeled pieces from Bvlgari Eternal collection’s inaugural Vimini line at a stylish fête thrown at the house’s new Rodeo Drive flagship. Other jewelry lovers present included Phoebe Dynevor, Joshua Jackson and Paris Jackson.
French filmmaker Luc Besson debuted his new take on Dracula at a premiere at Hollywood’s TCL Chinese Theatre attended by cast members Caleb Landry Jones, Zoë Bleu and Christoph Waltz, plus vampire fans Rosanna and Patricia Arquette, Jesse Plemons and Steve Buscemi.
And Estée Lauder took over Chateau Marmont on Jan. 29 to celebrate its reimagined Maison More foundation with global brand ambassador Daisy Edgar-Jones and fashionable guests like Karlie Kloss, Peter Dundas and Julianne Hough.
Coming Up Roses
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 15: Rose Byrne, winner of the Best Lead Performance award for “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You”, poses in the press room during the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards at Hollywood Palladium on February 15, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. Credit: Frazer Harrison/WireImage
Film Independent moved its Spirit Awards to the Hollywood Palladium for the 41st annual ceremony on Feb. 15 — which proved just as, well, spirited. Train Dreams won big in the film category, the big TV winner was Adolescence and Rose Byrne won best lead performance (by an actor of an gender) for If I Had Legs I’d Kick You.
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