SZA skips Grammys red carpet, but glows on stage in bold floral gown
- - SZA skips Grammys red carpet, but glows on stage in bold floral gown
Taylor Ardrey, USA TODAYFebruary 2, 2026 at 1:10 AM
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R&B songstress SZA may have skipped the 2026 Grammys carpet, but she created a fashion moment during the ceremony in a bold red floral ensemble.
The "Gone Girl" singer was spotted wearing a V-cut statement gown on Sunday night, Feb. 1. She wore her hair in her signature curly style.
SZA has received five nominations for the 2026 Grammy Awards, most with her former labelmate and close collaborator, Kendrick Lamar.
Among them, the duo's record of the year win for "Luther" was televised at the award ceremony, which began with a memorable moment when music icon Cher fumbled the reveal while presenting their award. Cher mistakenly presented the award to the late Luther Vandross, before quickly correcting herself over the applause and saying, "No, Kendrick Lamar!"
"Luther" samples Vandross' 1982 duet of "If This World Were Mine" with Cheryl Lynn.
SZA attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena.
The artists also snagged a nod for best pop duo/group performance for "30 For 30." On the solo front, SZA was nominated for best traditional R&B performance for "Crybaby."
Here are photos of SZA at the 2026 Grammy Awards.
Sure, there are awards handed out at the Grammys. But what we really want are the performances! Here are the best performers of 2026, starting with Lady Gaga.
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Sure, there are awards handed out at the Grammys. But what we really want are the performances! Here are the best performers of 2026, starting with Lady Gaga.
">Sure, there are awards handed out at the Grammys. But what we really want are the performances! Here are the best performers of 2026, starting with Lady Gaga.
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Rosé and Bruno Mars perform "APT."
">Rosé and Bruno Mars perform "APT."
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Sabrina Carpenter performs "Manchild"
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Olivia Dean performs "Man I Need"
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Bruno Mars performs "I Just Might"
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Alex Warren performs "Ordinary"
">Alex Warren performs "Ordinary"
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">Sombr performs "12 to 12"
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The Marías perform "No One Noticed"
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Sure, there are awards handed out at the Grammys. But what we really want are the performances! Here are the best performers of 2026, starting with Lady Gaga.
Photos: SZA at the 2026 Grammy Awards
Cher presents the record of the year award for "Luther" to Jack Antonoff, Kendrick Lamar, Sounwave, Scott Bridgeway, Kamasi Washington and SZA onstage during the 68th Grammy Awards.
SZA stuns in red gown at 2026 Grammys.
Cher, center, presents the record of the year award for "Luther" to Kendrick Lamar, SZA, and Scott Bridgeway during the 68th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.
SZA, winner of the record of the year and best melodic rap performance for "Luther," poses in the press room during the 68th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena on Feb. 1, 2026, in Los Angeles.
Contributing: Bryan Alexander, USA TODAY
Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at [email protected].
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: SZA stuns in red gown while accepting 2026 Grammy with Kendrick Lamar
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