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Groundhog Day 2026 results aside, here's what real forecasters predict

February 02, 2026
Groundhog Day 2026 results aside, here's what real forecasters predict

Groundhog Day 2026 is here, and the world's eyes turned toPunxsutawney Phil's prognostication(he did see his shadow on Monday, Feb. 2, which predicts there will be six more weeks of winter).

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But what do real weather forecasters say?

Professional forecasters say thata frigid February is likelyfor the eastern half of the nation, while the West enjoys mild to warm weather overall for the immediate future. Thus, if you're looking for an early spring, head West!

Americans should remember that Groundhog Day is just some mid-winter fun and climate records say that winter probably isn't over, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Read the forecast:February forecast calls for more polar vortex mayhem

Weatherwise, the three coldest months of the year are December, January and February ("meteorological winter"), so winter typically still has a ways to go when the groundhog comes out on Feb. 2.

AJ Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil during the Groundhog Day Festivities, at Gobblers Knob in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, U.S., February 2, 2023. REUTERS/Alan Freed

Visual story:How accurate is Punxsutawney Phil? Here's what the data shows

Polar vortex to plague eastern, central US

Folks hoping for spring will not be pleased to hear this: "The polar vortex could unleash another surge of bitterly cold air across the central and eastern United States around the middle of February," according to anonline forecast from AccuWeather long-range expert Paul Pastelok. He said this will be accompanied by chances for snow.

DTN meteorologist John Baranickagrees, noting that "the weather pattern is setting up to bring back the arctic air first to the Eastern U.S. next weekend, in the roughly Feb. 6-9 time frame, and then eventually the central U.S. the following week."

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"We will be watching the potential for a big storm to do that as well, so winter isn't over just yet," he said in an online forecast.

Where is an early spring likely?

"It depends on the region!" said meteorologist Johnna Infanti fromNOAA's Climate Prediction Centerin an e-mail to USA TODAY. Overall, forecasts appear to favor ongoing cold in the East and warmth in the West.

"For example,outlooks into early to mid-Februaryfavor below-normal temperatures over much of the East. And, our8-14 Day hazards outlookis looking quite chilly for parts of the Northeast for a few days in February."

In addition, a new map released Jan. 30 (below) shows that the below-normal temperatures are expected to continue over the eastern U.S. in the final two weeks of February.

However, the West will see high probabilities of above-normal temperatures through much of February, with the warmth concentrated in the Southwest by the end of the month.

The last two weeks of February shows a continuation of the cold air in the eastern U.S. and warm temperatures in the western U.S.

What about rain and snow? And is La Niña still impacting things?

Snow could be plentiful across the nation's northern tier in February: "Above-normal precipitation is in the forecast for the northern Rockies, northern Plains, upper Mississippi Valley, upper Midwest, Great Lakes, Ohio Valley, and the interior Northeast, which is contrasted with below-normal precipitation over the southern tier," Infanti said.

More:La Niña persists for now, but El Niño lurks in the distance

She said the La Niña climate pattern continues to influence the USA's weather: "This is a fairly typical La Niña pattern for both temperature and precipitation, as we expect some seasonal impacts of the La Niña to last into the upcoming month and season," she said.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Groundhog Day 2026 results aside; see what weather forecasters predict

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King Charles' brother Andrew crouches over woman in new Epstein photos

February 02, 2026
King Charles' brother Andrew crouches over woman in new Epstein photos

Newly released photos are showing former British royalAndrew Mountbatten-Windsorin a compromising position.

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Innew files released by the U.S. Department of Justicein relation to the investigation of convicted sex offender and accused sex traffickerJeffrey Epstein, the former Prince Andrew is seen kneeling on all fours over an unidentified woman on the ground.

In the latest photos, released Jan. 30 and shared online,King Charles III'sbrother is bending over and touching the waist of a fully clothed woman's stomach while she is on the floor. In a second photograph, Andrew is on his hands and knees, crouching over the woman, whose face has been redacted.

The DOJ did not provide additional information on the photos, including when and where they were taken. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, while announcing the release of the files at a press conference at the department in Washington, D.C., Jan. 30, acknowledged the release would include redactions.

Britain's former Prince Andrew kneels over a female in images released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 30, 2026 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Emails among the3 million pagesof newly released materials showed Andrew allegedly maintained regular contact with disgraced financier Epstein for more than two years after he was found guilty of sex crimes.

Epstein, the convicted sex offender who died in a Manhattan jail in 2019 while awaiting a federal sex-trafficking trial, rubbed shoulders with some of the world's richest and most powerful people, includingformer President Bill ClintonandPresident Donald Trump. Both men have denied any wrongdoing, and neither has been charged.

Britain's Prince Andrew kneels over a female in a combination of images released by the Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., U.S., on January 30, 2026 as part of a new trove of documents from its investigations into the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

UK prime minister calls on Andrew to testify on Epstein

After the photos were released,United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Andrew, who was stripped of his royal titles in October, to comply with U.S. lawmakersif they request he testify about his relationship to Epstein.

"Anybody who has got information should be prepared to share that information in whatever form they are asked to do that," Starmer told reporters on Jan. 31 while answering questions about Andrew, adding "you can't be victim-centered if you're not prepared to do that."

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Starmer said whether the former royal should apologize is "a matter for Andrew," according tomultiplemedia outlets.

Andrew stripped of royal title in October

Andrew, whowas stripped of his royal titlein October andpushed out of his homeat Royal Lodge after reports of his association with Epstein, has appeared in multiple pages and images within the files the U.S. government has released about Epstein since last fall. He wasousted as a senior royalthree years prior.

Virginia Roberts Giuffre, a prominent Epstein accuser, alleged she was sexually abused by the former royal multiple times as a 17-year-old.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor seen driving in Windsor on February 1, 2026 after the U.S. Justice Department released more records tied to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

In 2022, Andrew made an undisclosed payment to settle a lawsuit brought in the United States by Giuffre, who died by suicide in April, months before thepublication of her memoirin October. Andrew, 65, has alwaysdenied Giuffre's account.

In November 2025, several U.S. lawmakers intensified their calls for Andrew to appear before a congressional committee investigation into Epstein. The disgraced financier died by suicide while in custody awaiting trial in 2019.

Contributing: Josh Meyer, USA TODAY;Reuters

Kathryn Palmer is a politics reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her atkapalmer@usatoday.comand on X @KathrynPlmr. Sign up for her daily politics newsletterhere.

Saman Shafiq is a trending news reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at sshafiq@usatodayco.com and follow her on X and Instagram @saman_shafiq7.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Prince Andrew Epstein files – Ex royal seen on all fours over woman

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More Than 20 Children Hospitalized After Eating Day-Old, Reheated School Lunch

February 02, 2026
More Than 20 Children Hospitalized After Eating Day-Old, Reheated School Lunch

Over 20 students fell ill with food poisoning while eating a meal at school

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  • The children suffered symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea and stomach pain shortly after they started eating

  • The food served had initially been prepared for a school function that took place a day earlier

Almost two dozen children fell ill withfood poisoningafter eating a meal at school.

The incident took place at the Mandal Parishad primary school in India on Thursday, Jan. 29, when the students ate reheated food that was served to them as part of a government school lunch program,CNN-News 18andTelangana Todayreported.

The food, the outlets said, had initially been prepared for a school function that took place a day earlier.

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At least 42 children ate the food, and 22 became sick, according toThe Independent.

Students began experiencing symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea andstomach painwhile eating the food, and they were quickly taken to a local area hospital, where they were examined by medical staff, per CNN-News 18 andTelangana Today.

All children received necessary treatments and are now stable, CNN-News 18 reported.

Authorities are currently investigating the incident, and a staff member involved in making the lunch has been removed from their position, according toThe Independent.

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The principal of the school was also issued a show cause notice — a formal legal or administrative ask, allowing an individual to explain or justify their actions before a decision or penalty is taken against them — by the District Educational Officer, the outlet reported.

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The Jan. 29 incident marked the second case of food poisoning at a local public school in a matter of days, according toTelangana Today.

The most recent incident has prompted parents to call for stricterfood safety protocolsand guidelines for meals served in government schools, the outlet reported.

The Khammam District government did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on Sunday, Feb. 1.

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Japan sets up '24/7' task force to combat online abuse during Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

February 02, 2026
Japan sets up '24/7' task force to combat online abuse during Milan Cortina Winter Olympics

MILAN (AP) — The Japanese Olympic Committee has set up a special task force to monitor and deal with online abuse round the clock during theMilan Cortina Winter Games.

The move comes after several athletes at the Paris Summer Olympics in 2024 endured a barrage of insults on social media.

The situation became so bad that the JOC released a statement during those Games, asking for people to think before they posted and adding that it would consider reporting excessive content to the police or taking legal action.

It is aiming to prevent the athletes from seeing the abuse this time around.

"As a new initiative we are going to be tackling online abuse," Japan Chef de Mission Hidehito Ito said through an interpreter on Monday. "From both Japan and Milan we are going to be monitoring abusive online posts.

"Experts will be monitoring and if we find something harmful we will ask the platform to delete this post."

The team will be made up of 22 staff members, 16 in Japan and six in Milan, with a lawyer in each location.

"The reason we have set up the teams in both Milan and Japan is because of the time difference," Ito added. "We want to make sure we are monitoring online posts 24/7."

The Japanese government has significantly upped its fight against online abuse since the death by suicide of reality TV star and wrestler Hana Kimura in 2020 after the 22-year-old was the victim of cyberbullying.

In 2022, Japan implement significantly stricter penalties for online abuse, including up to a year in prison.

A bill passed in 2024 that came into effect last year requires major operators to swiftly deal with abuse or potentially face hefty fines.

The JOC will also work with the International Olympic Committee in their efforts to combat cyberbullying.

"We are currently coordinating with the IOC on how we will work together going forward. As JOC, we are closely monitoring the IOC's approach and considering in which areas we can cooperate," JOC official Naoya Yanagiya said. "At the same time, we are mindful of differences in culture and practices, and we are taking those into account as we determine how best to proceed.

"Through a range of experiences at the Paris Games, the World Athletics Championships, and now the Milan Cortina Games, we will continue to gain experience and make adjustments as we move forward. Throughout the tournament, our team handling defamatory content will maintain regular communication with the IOC and continue coordination as necessary."

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England rugby captain Maro Itoje to start the Six Nations on the bench

February 02, 2026
England rugby captain Maro Itoje to start the Six Nations on the bench

LONDON (AP) — England rugby captain Maro Itoje will begin theSix Nations tournamentas a reserve.

Itoje was named on the bench Monday for England's opening game against Wales at Twickenham.

When he steps on the field on Saturday, the second-row forward will take over as captain. Hooker Jamie George will lead the team from the start.

According to statistics company Opta, it will be the first Six Nations match that Itoje starts on the bench since his tournament debut in 2016 and he has played the full match in 43 of his 44 appearances in the championship since then.

Itoje, who led the British and Irish Lions on their test series-winning tour of Australia last year, has been grieving the death of his mother, Florence. She died in December at the age of 66.

England coach Steve Borthwick has been increasingly happy in some games to stack his bench with first-teamers who can enter in the second half and ensure the team's performance levels do not dip.

Also among the reserves against Wales, for example, is Lions flanker Tom Curry.

England is expected to rival France and Ireland for the Six Nations title this year.

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Ranking every NFL coaching hire in 2026 with all 10 vacancies filled

February 02, 2026
Ranking every NFL coaching hire in 2026 with all 10 vacancies filled

One ofthe wildest NFL coaching carousels in league historyhas finally come to a standstill − at least for the top positions.

With10 head-coaching vacanciespopping up, the onset of the offseason was far more active than anyone could have anticipated. But afterthe Las Vegas Raiders closed in on Klint Kubiakandthe Arizona Cardinals hired Mike LaFleuron Sunday, every opening has now been accounted for less than a month the movement first started to ramp up with Black Monday.

Given the myriad unknowns and extenuating circumstances when assessing what went right or wrong at the very top for any team, evaluating head-coaching hires − particularly first-timers − can be notoriously difficult. With that said, here is our initial ranking of all the coaching hires:

1. John Harbaugh,New York Giants

OnBlack Monday, it seemed as though this year's candidate pool lacked the equivalent of a Mike Vrabel or Ben Johnson. One day later,John Harbaugh was thrown into the mixand became the clear headliner.

Expecting the former Ravens coach to replicate what the New England Patriots orChicago Bearsachieved in Year 1 of their new regimes would be unreasonable. Still, Harbaugh's track record – just three losing seasons in 18 years – is the stuff of dreams for a Giants franchise tied for the fewest wins since 2017 (44).

Harbaugh was the one option this cycle who looked capable of flipping an organization's culture, even if it required some uncomfortable shifts. Given how set in their ways the Giants have been, the transformation might not take place overnight. But Big Blue has seen sharp play-callers flame out, so inspiring hope was going to necessitate finding someone capable of addressing the very core of the organization.

In Harbaugh, they now have that.

2. Jesse Minter,Baltimore Ravens

Parting with Harbaugh only to turn to a family disciple might seem like a strange move. But inhiring Jesse Minter, Baltimore can hold onto much of what worked for the previous regime while still finding a fresh voice and direction for the franchise.

Widely lauded for both his schematic acumen and his ability to connect with others, Minter already has an extensive track record of bringing along young players. That no doubt was a major draw for a Ravens team with a top-heavy roster and a firm commitment to developing home-grown talent. In Los Angeles, Minter's remaking of the defense took hold almost instantly. The Ravens might be due for a bit more upheaval on that side of the ball than they're accustomed to, but Minter could help the franchise return to its roots. At the very least, he can help the unit cut down on the considerable number of lapses that became an unfortunate running theme last season.

Leaving the fate of the offense and two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson in the hands of Declan Doyle, the league's offensive coordinator, is colossal gamble. But there's considerable upside after the unit seemed to hit its ceiling under Todd Monken.

3. Kevin Stefanski, Atlanta Falcons

Given owner Arthur Blank's impatience in ending the league's second-longest active playoff drought, Harbaugh understandably would have been the big prize here. Butlanding a two-time NFL Coach of the Yearshould be more than a satisfactory outcome for the Falcons.

It's fair to wonder how much blame Kevin Stefanski bears for an 8-26 record in his final two years with the Cleveland Browns. There's no questioning his resourcefulness, though, and that trait should come in handy as he takes on a far less imposing undertaking than the one he had been saddled with. His wide-zone scheme is bound to be a boon for All-Pro running back Bijan Robinson, and he can help compensate for the lack of wide receiver threats beyond Drake London.

The hiccup here could be in the potential disconnect between Stefanski's tendencies and quarterback Michael Penix Jr.'s strengths, which haven't included attacking the middle of the field, working from under center or operating with reliable precision. Stefanski might have been best off coming aboard two years ago, when the team was first finding its way with his former pupil, Kirk Cousins. But Atlanta couldn't afford to center its coaching search on Penix, who is coming off a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

Maybe this isn't an outright moon shot. Yet with the NFC South still looking eminently winnable, this feels like substantial progress toward at least joining the conference's second tier of contenders. Bonus points, too, for retaining defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, who revved up the long-dormant pass rush and helped several young defenders break out in 2025.

4. Robert Saleh, Tennessee Titans

Perhaps feeling some pangs of remorse after parting with Mike Vrabel and giving an unproven entity in Brian Callahan a shot, the Titans went hard at second-time head coaches this cycle. In all, 14 of the 18 candidates they interviewed had prior experience running a franchise.With Robert Saleh, Tennessee ended up doling out a second chance to someone who has shown enough to indicate things might go smoother than they did in his first go-around.

Perhaps the optics weren't great in the early going, as the first three hires this cycle all materialized ahead of scheduled visits with the Titans. But credit Tennessee for not being overly rigid in its process, which many assumed would be focused on pairing 2025 No. 1 pick Cam Ward with an offensive play-caller for a head coach.

Saleh did superlative work in keeping a San Francisco 49ers defense ravaged by injuries afloat, and his plan to hang onto defensive play-calling duties while serving as head coach should facilitate an expedited turnaround on that side of the ball. Though his first stop featured plenty of mishaps with cultural development and locker room management, Saleh surely took away some lessons in what not to do at his next opportunity. And in bringing on former Giants head coachBrian Daboll as offensive coordinatorto guide Ward's development, he's gotten off to a promising start in establishing a framework for the franchise to actually compete for the first time since Vrabel's firing.

With Tennessee having an estimated league-high $93.5 million in cap space, according toOver The Cap, and few promising pieces beyond Ward, Saleh at least sizes up as someone who should prove skillful in building from the ground floor.

5. Klint Kubiak,Las Vegas Raiders

After losing out on Ben Johnson last year, the Raiders at long last have their offensive upstart to get this build in motion.

Las Vegas likely had its eyes trained on one side of the ball more so than other franchises after ranking last in scoring and total yards last season, with the Silver and Black holding second interviews with Brady and Denver Broncos passing game coordinator Davis Webb. Ultimately, however, Kubiak gives the organization something even more important than offensive acumen: alignment.

Turning to Pete Carroll - who became the oldest coach in NFL history upon his return to the sidelines - quickly proved to be an odd settling point for an organization that should have been seeking long-term answers rather than quick fixes. Kubiak turns 39 later his month, and there are bound to be some hiccups in his acclimation period as a first-time head coach. Nevertheless, there was no more promising offensive mind to bring aboard and set the stage for Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza's expected arrival as the No. 1 pick.

Between a rare run on second-chance coaches and the Seahawks' playoff push limiting his availability, Kubiak didn't end up commanding the kind of attention one might expect of a candidate with his resume. If he's able to engineer a comparable sort of instantaneous turnaround in Las Vegas as he did in Seattle, however, this move might quickly become one of the most lauded in this cycle.

6. Joe Brady,Buffalo Bills

In a vacuum,Joe Bradyis a perfectly qualified candidate who would invigorate plenty of franchises. He entered the season as one of the most prominent names on the market after deciding to stay put last winter, and his play-calling acumen might be unmatched in a thin pool of offensive-minded options.

But any assessment of the Bills' hire has to take into account the circumstances of their puzzlingfiring of Sean McDermottand the even more bafflingjustification put forth by owner Terry Pegulaand general manager Brandon Beane. Now, after giving every indication that the team needs to get over the "proverbial playoff wall" that Pegula referenced, the franchise is turning to ... a first-time head coach – and, at 36, the youngest in the NFL – who was interwoven with the issues that Pegula and Beane seemed to cite as grounds for McDermott's dismissal.

Pegula seemed to center Josh Allen throughout the process, including having the quarterback shape the search for McDermott's replacement. Viewed through that lens, Brady makes ample sense for Buffalo after he proved capable of orchestrating a versatile attack despite several glaring personnel limitations, particularly at receiver.

Perhaps the Bills took a look around at their external options and simply weren't moved by any of the choices. (It's worth noting that they were unable to speak with Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak given the timing of McDermott's firing and theSeahawks' Super Bowl run.) But after crowing about the need for change, why skew so heavily toward the familiar?

There's clearly considerable upside for Brady here, but the challenge facing him is immense. Not only must he figure out a way to push Allen and the offense forward after the unit ranked fourth in both total yards and points in 2025, but he'll have to do so while taking on a host of unfamiliar game-management and big-picture responsibilities. Bringing in Jim Leonhard to lead the defense adds a bit of excitement on that side of the ball, but navigating that unit's diminishing returns in several spots could be a bt overwhelming for a first-time NFL defensive coordinator. The cap situation – Buffalo is currently projected to be nearly $14 million overdrawn, according to Over The Cap – is also a little foreboding for a team that has several key pending free agents worth keeping – and several more who should be brought in.

There's a solid chance that the Bills can be a playoff mainstay and top-tier AFC contender under Brady. The problem for him, however, is that Buffalo has made clear that those accomplishments won't suffice.

7. Jeff Hafley, Miami Dolphins

By no means isJeff Hafleyan egregious hire. After his two years as the Green Bay Packers' defensive coordinator, it seemed as though he'd rank among the more attractive potential first-time head coaches. And with Miami bringing aboard fellow Packer ex-pat Jon-Eric Sullivan as general manager, there's solid alignment here for a franchise that's probably staring down a full-scale reset in 2026.

But there's a bit more of an unknown element to him than there is for others on this list.

Hafley managed to revitalize the Packers' defense almost immediately upon his arrival. His creativity in navigating the unit's deficiencies at various points augurs well for a team that presents a plethora of its own shortcomings. The Dolphins could also stand to benefit from a shift in accountability after repeatedly reverting to finger-pointing underMike McDaniel.

Still, this is a lot to take on for someone whose only prior head-coaching experience was at Boston College. The Dolphins probably made the shrewd move in riding things out with a fresh face rather than expecting a retread hire to turn things around right away. But Hafley might have a harder time than some of his peers in filling out a staff capable of accounting for all his blind spots as he takes the wheel. The promotion of Bobby Slowik to offensive coordinator seems like a risky move given the pervasive protection problems he couldn't solve during his run as the Houston Texans' coordinator.

8. Mike McCarthy, Pittsburgh Steelers

AfterMike Tomlin's resignation, chairman Art Rooney II made clear the Steelers wouldn't be undergoing a rebuild. And here's the proof.

Inhiring the 62-year-old McCarthy, who has a career 60.8% winning percentage and a Super Bowl title on his résumé but little postseason success to speak of in the last decade, Pittsburgh proved it prized steady stewardship above all. On some level, that's understandable for a franchise that hasn't known what it's like to be truly out of the playoff hunt in the last 20 years. McCarthy has also demonstrated he's still a savvy play-caller − his 2022 and '23 offenses ranked fourth and first in scoring, respectively − who has unparalleled experience in leading storied organizations after his runs with the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys.

But unlike the Giants, the Steelers aren't a team needing the floor to be raised. Pittsburgh has taken up residence in the AFC's second tier without much of a threat of breaking through to the first, with its postseason win drought now standing at nine seasons.

It's difficult to see how McCarthy changes that dynamic much, even if the baseline doesn't stray too far from a .500 mark. And while the stellar quarterback play that has accompanied his past two stops might be seen as a major draw for a franchise facing plenty of uncertainty behind center, there's not much to suggest he has a substantial advantage over the field in developing a young passer − a task the Steelers desperately need to embrace but might again resist.

Perhaps the most problematic element of this decision was the stretch run of the process. Pittsburgh held virtual interviews with both Los Angeles Rams defensive coordinator Chris Shula − considered by many to be a leading candidate for the role − and Rams passing game coordinator Nate Scheelhaase. But rather than wait until after the NFC championship game for the opportunity to speak in person with both, the Steelers plowed ahead with McCarthy, who hadn't been in the mix for any of the other remaining vacancies. This was the perfect opportunity for Pittsburgh to step back and consider the full scope of its options. Instead, it opted for the familiar and unthreatening choice.

In the past few years, two of the more notable respectability plays for hires − the Raiders turning to Carroll last year and the Jacksonville Jaguars going to Doug Pederson in 2022 − have flamed out. McCarthy likely won't go bust at the scale that the former did. But this sure feels like a missed opportunity to make up ground on the conference's actual contenders by a franchise more concerned with the prospect of ceding it.

9. Mike LaFleur,Arizona Cardinals

It should come as no surprise that the Cardinals were the last team to arrive at a decision for their head-coaching opening. Remember, this was the franchise that ranked last in the NFL Players Association's annual report card - yes, behind even the New York Jets.

It also stood to reason then that Arizona would again have to go a bit outside the box in its coaching search rather than try to woo the big names that were courted by more appealing outfits. The Cardinals' choice only emerged after the team waited for a Saturday interview with Kubiak only to have him link up with the Raiders instead.

As the franchise returns its focus back to the offensive side of the ball after Jonathan Gannon's tenure, the 38-year-old offers plenty of reasons for a franchise to take a chance on him. He's been a valued asset to both Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay, and the latter's previous three offensive coordinators – Matt LaFleur, Kevin O'Connell and Liam Coen – have all gone on to find resounding success in top posts. The younger LaFleur could fast-track the revitalization of a run game that ranked second in yards per carry, and he should have no trouble continuing to route the aerial attack through Trey McBride.

But can Shanahan and McVay's former pupil really compete with the two of them while dealing with a substantial gap in talent and institutional support? This would have been an extremely difficult spot for any candidate, and a large swing was likely necessary. But LaFleur's track record working with Zach Wilson in New York isn't exactly inspiring for a team that could need to break in a young passer soon if it opts to move on from Kyler Murray. The timing of the move also does him few favors when it comes to compiling a staff capable of helping a first-time head coach in a difficult position, as many of the more experienced coordinator options have already settled in elsewhere.

10. Todd Monken, Cleveland Browns

Consider this placement not so much an indictment ofTodd Monkenas everything Cleveland has done to get to this point.

As the Ravens' offensive coordinator, Monken proved adept at employing an innovative approach to invigorate what had been a stagnant passing game. Under his watch, the Ravens ranked third and fourth in scoring in the two seasons prior to 2025, when Lamar Jackson's injury and a host of other setbacks muddled the picture for Baltimore. That creativity will surely be needed as Cleveland looks to compensate for massive deficiencies along its offensive line and in its receiving corps. And that's to say nothing of the great unknown behind center.

Still, Monken, who turns 60 next week, is one of the oldest first-time head coaching hires in recent NFL history. And from the three weeks the Browns went in betweenfiring two-time NFL Coach of the Year Kevin Stefanskiand settling on his replacement, the franchise served up plenty of reminders of why this job is so daunting.

In total, three candidates – Jesse Minter, later hired as the Baltimore Ravens' head coach; Mike McDaniel, who settled on becoming the Los Angeles Chargers' offensive coordinator; and Grant Udinski, who opted to remain the Jacksonville Jaguars' offensive coordinator – dropped out of consideration for the role. Per multiple reports, Cleveland's search was colored by a desire to retain defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz, a favorite of owner Jimmy Haslam, in some capacity. With Schwartz losing out on the top role, however, NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that it was unlikely he would return to the new staff.

Having served as the team's offensive coordinator in Freddie Kitchens' disastrous one-year run in 2019, Monken is familiar with the Browns' rampant dysfunction. Maybe that will serve him well as he takes on one of the NFL's most imposing jobs. But it seems clear that the Browns' shift away from Stefanski lacked much of a vision for where the organization wanted to end up.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:2026 NFL coaching hires ranked with all 10 openings filled

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Each And Every 2026 Grammy Winner: The Complete List

February 02, 2026
Each And Every 2026 Grammy Winner: The Complete List

Let's give a round of applause to the 2026Grammy Awards.

The show waspacked with powerhouse performances,stirring speeches and cutting political critique as former "Daily Show" host Trevor Noah served as master of ceremonies at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Sunday.

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The kineticKendrick Lamarhad a historic night, scooping up five awards for his album "GNX" and the sensual SZA collab "luther." All hail the king of Compton as the most Grammy-winning rapper of all time.

It turned out to be a momentous week for rapperBad Bunny, who snagged three awards ahead of hisSuper Bowl LX Halftime Show gignext Sunday.

After strutting into the show with seven nominations,Lady Gagawalked away with two awards for her mercurial and maximalist electro-clash, "Mayhem," and its lead single "Abracadabra."

Artistscompeted across 95 categories, including the new Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Coverbrackets.

Bad Bunny received a standing ovation as he demanded Lady Gaga was utterly mesmerizing while performing her hit Kendrick Lamar was crowned the most Grammy-winning rapper of all time with his trophy for Best Rap Album.

The evening featured performances from Lady Gaga, Carpenter, ROSÉ, Tyler the Creator, Bruno Mars, Clipse and Pharrell Williams. It also showcased the slate of Best New Artist contenders with live music from Katseye, Olivia Dean, Leon Thomas, Addison Rae, Sombr, Lola Young, The Marías and Alex Warren.

You can check out the complete list of the evening's winners here:

Album of the Year

"DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS," Bad Bunny

Record of the Year

"luther," Kendrick Lamar and SZA

Song of the Year

"Wildflower," Billie Eilish

Lady Gaga accepts the award for Best Pop Vocal Album for Cher, here with host Trevor Noah, handed out Record of the Year to Kendrick Lamar and SZA for their collab Bruno Mars radiated retro attitude while performing his new single Tyler the Creator's performance of Jelly Roll sang the praise of Jesus while accepting the Best Contemporary Country Album honor.

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

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Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

"Defying Gravity," Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande

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Best Dance/Electronic Recording

"End of Summer," Tame Impala

Best Dance Pop Recording

"Abracadabra," Lady Gaga

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Best Pop Vocal Album

"Mayhem," Lady Gaga

Best Pop Solo Performance

"Messy," Lola Young

Best Dance/Electronic Album

"Eusexua," FKA twigs

Best New Artist

Olivia Dean

Best Remixed Recording

"Abracadabra (Gesaffelstein Remix)," Gesaffelstein, remixer (Lady Gaga, Gesaffelstein)

Best Rock Performance

"Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back to the Beginning," Yungblood featuring Nuno Bettencourt, Frank Bello, Adam Wakeman and II

Best Metal Performance

"Birds," Turnstile

Best Rock Song

"As Alive as You Need Me to Be," Nine Inch Nails

Best Rock Album

"Never Enough," Turnstile

Best Alternative Music Performance

"Alone," The Cure

Best Alternative Music Album

"Songs of a Lost World," The Cure

Finneas O'Connell and Billie Eilish accept the Song of the Year award for Post Malone led a tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne along with Alex Watt, Guns N' Roses' Duff McKagan, Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith and Slash. Lola Young was thrilled to accept the award for Best Pop Solo Performance for Justin Bieber made his return to the Grammys in a stripped down performance of Sabrina Carpenter performed

Best R&B Performance

"Folded," Kehlani

Best Traditional R&B Performance

"Vibes Don't Lie," Leon Thomas

Best R&B Song

"Folded," Kehlani

Best Progressive R&B Album

"Bloom," Durand Bernarr

Best R&B Album

"Mutt," Leon Thomas

Best Rap Performance

"Chains & Whips," Clipse, Pusha T and Malice featuring Kendrick Lamar and Pharrell Williams

Best Melodic Rap Performance

"luther," Kendrick Lamar with SZA

Best Rap Song

"TV Off," Kendrick Lamar Featuring Lefty Gunplay

Best Rap Album

"GNX," Kendrick Lamar

Best Spoken Word Poetry Album

"Words for Days Vol. 1," Mad Skillz

Best Jazz Performance

"Windows — Live," Chick Corea, Christian McBride and Brian Blade

Best Jazz Vocal Album

"Portrait," Samara Joy

Best Jazz Instrumental Album

"Southern Nights," Sullivan Fortner featuring Peter Washington and Marcus Gilmore

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(L-R) Brandy Clark, Reba McEntire and Lukas Nelson accompanied the industry's British singer-songwriter Olivia Dean won the award for Best New Artist. Host Trevor Noah had the crowd in the palm of his hand. Rosé and Bruno Mars rocked out with their performance of Best New Artist nominees KATSEYE performed their hit Best New Artist nominee sombr onstage during the 2026 Grammys.

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

"Without Further Ado, Vol 1," Christian McBride Big Band

Best Latin Jazz Album

"A Tribute to Benny Moré and Nat King Cole," Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Yainer Horta and Joey Calveiro

Best Alternative Jazz Album

"LIVE-ACTION," Nate Smith

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

"A Matter of Time," Laufey

Best Contemporary Instrumental Album

"Brightside," ARKAI

Best Musical Theater Album

Original Broadway Cast

Best Country Solo Performance

"Bad as I Used to Be (From 'F1® The Movie')," Chris Stapleton

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

"Amen," Shaboozey and Jelly Roll

Best Country Song

"Bitin' List," Tyler Childers

Best Traditional Country Album

"Ain't in It for My Health," Zach Top

Best Contemporary Country Album

"Beautifully Broken," Jelly Roll

Best American Roots Performance

"Beautiful Strangers," Mavis Staples

Best Americana Performance

"Godspeed," Mavis Staples"

Best American Roots Song

"Ancient Light," I'm With Her

Best Americana Album

"Big Money," Jon Batiste

Best Bluegrass Album

"Highway Prayers," Billy Strings

Best Traditional Blues Album

"Ain't Done With the Blues," Buddy Guy

Best Contemporary Blues Album

"Preacher Kids," Robert Randolph

Best Folk Album

"Wild and Clear and Blue," I'm With Her

Best Regional Roots Music Album

"A Tribute to the King of Zydeco," Various Artists

VIP attendees included Justin Bieber, Billie Eilish and Hailey Bieber. (L-R) Rex Linn, Reba McEntire and Miley Cyrus chatted between performances. Chrissy Teigen and John Legend did date night at the Grammys.

Best Gospel Performance/Song

"Come Jesus Come," Cece Winans featuring Shirley Caesar

Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

"Hard Fought Hallelujah," Brandon Lake with Jelly Roll

Best Gospel Album

"Heart of Mine," Darrel Walls and PJ Morton

Best Contemporary Christian Music Album

"Coritos Vol. 1," Israel and New Breed

Best Roots Gospel Album

"I Will Not Be Moved (Live)," The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Best Latin Pop Album

"Cancionera," Natalia Lafourcade

Best Música Urbana Album

"DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS," Bad Bunny

Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album

"Papota," CA7RIEL and Paco Amoroso

Best Música Mexicana Album (Including Tejano)

"Palabra De To's (Seca)," Carín León

Best Tropical Latin Album

"Raíces," Gloria Estefan

Best Global Music Performance

"EoO," Bad Bunny

Best African Music Performance

"PUSH 2 START," Tyla

Best Global Music Album

"Caetano e Bethânia Ao Vivo," Caetano Veloso and Maria Bethânia

Best Reggae Album

"BLXXD & FYAH," Keznamdi

South African hitmaker Tyla poses with her trophy for Best African Music Performance for her song YUNGBLUD won the Grammy for Best Rock Performance for his cover of Black Sabbath's

Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album

"Nomadica," Carla Patullo Featuring The Scorchio Quartet & Tonality

Best Children's Music Album

"Harmony," FYÜTCH & Aura V

Best Comedy Album

"Your Friend, Nate Bargatze," Nate Bargatze

Best Audio Book, Narration and Storytelling Recording

"Meditations: The Reflections of His Holiness the Dalai Lama," Dalai Lama

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

"Sinners," Various Artists

Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media (Includes Film and Television)

"Sinners," Ludwig Göransson, composer

Best Score Soundtrack for Video Games and Other Interactive Media

"Sword of the Sea," Austin Wintory, composer

Best Song Written for Visual Media

"Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters," HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI

Best Music Video

"Anxiety," Doechii

Best Music Film

"Music by John Williams," John Williams; Laurent Bouzereau, video director; Sara Bernstein, Laurent Bouzereau, Justin Falvey, Darryl Frank, Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Meredith Kaulfers, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg and Justin Wilkes, video producers

Best Recording Package

"Tracks II: The Lost Albums," Meghan Foley and Michelle Holme, art directors (Bruce Springsteen)

Best Album Cover

"CHROMAKOPIA," Shaun Llewellyn and Luis "Panch" Perez, art directors (Tyler, the Creator)

Best Album Notes

"Miles '55: The Prestige Recordings," Ashley Kahn, album notes writer (Miles Davis)

Best Historical Album

"Joni Mitchell Archives — Volume 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980)," Patrick Milligan and Joni Mitchell, compilation producers; Bernie Grundman, mastering engineer (Joni Mitchell)

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical

"That Wasn't a Dream," Joseph Lorge and Blake Mills, engineers; Patricia Sullivan, mastering engineer (Pino Palladino, Blake Mills)

Best Engineered Album, Classical

"Cerrone: Don't Look Down," Mike Tierney, engineer; Alan Silverman, mastering engineer (Sandbox Percussion)

Producer of the Year, Classical

Elaine Martone

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Best Immersive Audio Album

"Immersed," Justin Gray, immersive mix engineer; Michael Romanowski, immersive mastering engineer; Justin Gray, Drew Jurecka and Morten Lindberg, immersive producers (Justin Gray)

Best Instrumental Composition

"First Snow," Remy Le Boeuf, composer (Nordkraft Big Band, Remy Le Boeuf and Danielle Wertz)

Best Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella

"Super Mario Praise Break," Bryan Carter, Charlie Rosen and Matthew Whitaker, arrangers (The 8-Bit Big Band)

Best Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals

"Big Fish," Erin Bentlage, Sara Gazarek, Johnaye Kendrick, Nate Smith and Amanda Taylor, arrangers (Nate Smith featuring säje)

Best Orchestral Performance Award

"Messiaen: Turangalîla-Symphonie," Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)

Best Opera Recording Award

"Heggie: Intelligence," Kwamé Ryan, conductor; Jamie Barton, J'Nai Bridges and Janai Brugger; Blanton Alspaugh, producer (Houston Grand Opera; Gene Scheer)

Best Choral Performance

"Ortiz: Yanga," Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Grant Gershon, chorus master (Los Angeles Philharmonic and Tambuco Percussion Ensemble; Los Angeles Master Chorale)

Best Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance

"Dennehy: Land of Winter," Alan Pierson and Alarm Will Sound

Best Classical Instrumental Solo

"Shostakovich: The Cello Concertos," Yo-Yo Ma; Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)

Best Classical Solo Vocal Album

"Telemann: Ino — Opera Arias for Soprano," Amanda Forsythe, soloist; Robert Mealy, Paul O'Dette and Stephen Stubbs, conductors (Boston Early Music Festival Orchestra)

Best Classical Compendium

"Ortiz: Yanga," Gustavo Dudamel, conductor; Dmitriy Lipay, producer

Best Contemporary Classical Composition

"Ortiz: Dzonot," Gabriela Ortiz, composer (Alisa Weilerstein, Gustavo Dudamel and Los Angeles Philharmonic)

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Read Bad Bunny's full Grammys speech after historic win

February 02, 2026
Read Bad Bunny's full Grammys speech after historic win

If there's one thingBad Bunnyis going to do, it's put his beloved island of Puerto Rico on top time and time again.

After taking home two Grammy awards for best música urbana album and best global music performance earlier on Sunday, Feb. 1,Bad Bunny made historyby taking home the album of the year award for "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS," his sixth studio album released last January.

Bad Bunny, who's set to take theSuper Bowl halftime show stagenext Sunday, sat in his chair for a few moments, visibly emotional with tears in his eyes, before going up on stage to accept his award. He received the gramophone fromHarry Styles, who won album of the year in 2023.

Bad Bunny takes home album of the year at the Grammys.

Beyoncétook home the award last year for "Cowboy Carter."

During his speech, in both Spanish and English, the Puerto Rican superstar paid homage to his island, his mother and his community.

Read his speech in its entirety below:

Read Bad Bunny's album of the year Grammys speech

"Puerto Rico, believe me when I tell you, when we're much bigger than 100 x 35 [miles], and there's nothing we can't achieve. Thank you, God. Thank you to the Academy. Thank you to everyone who has believed in me throughout my entire career. Thank you to all the people who have worked on this album.

<p style=It's music's biggest night! The 2026 Grammy Awards kicked off with the premiere ceremony on Feb. 1 with winners like FKA twigs and the soundtrack for Oscar-nominee "Sinners." See photos from the big night. Darren Criss kicked off the premiere ceremony with plenty of music nerd jokes to start the night.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Joni Mitchell and Patrick Milligan (L) accept the Best Historical Album award for "Joni Mitchell Archives - Volume 4: The Asylum Years — 1976-1980" onstage during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Shaboozey accepts the Best Country Duo/Group Performance award for "Amen" during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Jimmy Jam speaks onstage during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Kehlani accepts the Best R&B Performance award for "Folded" during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox performs on stage during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Durand Bernarr accepts the Best Progressive R&B Album award for "Bloom" onstage during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Amy Allen accepts the Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical award during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Leon Thomas accepts the Best R&B Album award for "MUTT" onstage during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=YUNGBLUD accepts the Best Rock Performance award for "Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back To The Beginning" onstage with Frank Bello, Nuno Bettencourt, Sharon Osbourne and Adam Wakeman during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=YUNGBLUD hugs Sharon Osbourne after winning the Best Rock Performance award for "Changes (Live From Villa Park) Back To The Beginning" during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Zara Larsson performs during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=(L-R) Pat McCrory, Daniel Fang and Brendan Yates of Turnstile accept the Best Rock Album award for "NEVER ENOUGH" during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Andrew Watt and Cirkut accept the Best Dance Pop Recording award for Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra" during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=FKA twigs accepts the Best Dance/Electronic Album award for "EUSEXUA" during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Ludwig Göransson (L) and Larry Mitchell (R) accept the Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media award for "Sinners" during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=(L-R) Gloria Estefan and Emilio Estefan accept the Best Tropical Latin Album award for "Raíces" during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Paco Amoroso and CA7RIEL accept the Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album award for "PAPOTA" during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Gesaffelstein accepts the Best Remixed Recording award for Lady Gaga's "Abracadabra - Gesaffelstein Remix" during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Grace Potter (L) and Israel Houghton perform on stage during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Trombone Shorty performs on stage during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Lila Iké and Maggie Rose perform on stage during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy speaks onstage during the premiere ceremony.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" />

Grammys performers and surprises – Best photos from Music's Biggest Night

It's music's biggest night! The2026 Grammy Awardskicked off with thepremiere ceremonyon Feb. 1 with winners like FKA twigs and the soundtrack for Oscar-nominee "Sinners." See photos from the big night. Darren Criss kicked off the premiere ceremony with plenty of music nerd jokes to start the night.

"Thank you, mom, for giving birth to me in Puerto Rico. I love you. I want to dedicate this award to all the people who had to leave their homeland to follow their dreams – to all the people who have lost a loved one and, even so, have had to move forward with a lot of strength. This award is for you.

"Thank you for all the love. I love you. To all the Latinos in the world and all the artists who came before and deserved to be on this stage getting this award, thank you."

<p style=For Bad Bunny, every album, every tour and every day is a new opportunity to reach new career heights.

In November 2025, the Puerto Rican reggaeton superstar kicked off his 24-date DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS world tour with back-to-back nights in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Then, in December, her performed more shows in Mexico City before kicking off the new year in Santiago, Chile, and then making a quit pit stop back in the states to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in February.

Scroll through to see some of the best moments from Benito's world tour, which is sponsored in part by Hennessy. In this photo, Bad Bunny performs during the world tour opener at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Nov. 21, 2025.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny performs during his DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS world tour at the Atanasio Girardot Stadium in Medellin, Colombia, on Jan. 23, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny is set to hit the Super Bowl halftime show stage in the San Francisco Bay Area in two weeks.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Fans of Bad Bunny await his concert on Jan. 23, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=A vendor shows Bad Bunny-themed t-shirts outside the Atanasio Girardot Stadium before the artist's concert in Medellin, Colombia on Jan. 23, 2026.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny performs during his DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS world tour in Colombia.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=A street vendor sells Bad Bunny merchandise outside the Atanasio Girardot Stadium.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=A fan wears a Bad Bunny-themed outfit.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny performs during his DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS world tour in Colombia.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=During the first act of the night on Dec. 11 in Mexico City, Bad Bunny welcomed Lorén Aldarondo Torres, the lead singer for the band Chuwi for a performance of "WELTiTA."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> A vendor displays a cap with the slogan Bad Bunny interacts with a fan in the crowd. On the sixth night of Bad Bunny's Mexico City shows, Tijuana-born singer-songwriter Julieta Venegas made a surprise appearance at the world tour. Sitting behind paino, Venegas performed Mexican singer Natanael Cano surprised fans during Bad Bunny last night in Mexico City on Dec. 21. The two collaborated in 2019 on <p style=Bad Bunny and J Balvin found their way back to the "Oasis" of friendship recently. The Latin music superstars, who'd been rumored to be feuding, reconciled during a surprise reunion at Bad Bunny's Mexico City concert on Dec. 21, as seen in social media footage of the pair's performance.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> On stage in Mexico City, the singers apologized to each other for any past disrespect in their relationship, as well as praised the musical impact they've made in their respective careers.  <p style=For the Dec. 11 date, Bad Bunny brought out Colombian singer Feid for the exclusive song of the night "Perro Negro."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=During Bad Bunny's fourth night in Mexico City on Dec. 15, 2025, the Puerto Rican star invited Mexican music group Grupo Frontera as his special guest to perform "un x100to."

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny performs onstage with Grupo Frontera in Mexico City on Dec. 15, 2025.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny performs on stage during Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour at Estadio GNP Seguros on Dec. 11, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=As he shared Puerto Rico with the world this summer, Bad Bunny's La Casita stage − designed after a traditional home − became one of the hottest celeb destinations of the season.

Week after week, the casita welcomed A-listers, from NBA legend LeBron James to "Mad Men" actor Jon Hamm. Bad Bunny's "Caught Stealing" costar Austin Butler also attended, and singer Becky G, actress Penélope Cruz and her husband Javier Bardem, fellow Boricua Ricky Martin and Mexican pop star Belinda were a few of the many spotted in the VIP section at the shows.

And for the world tour shows, it's no different. Mexican actor Diego Boneta was spotted at the HENNESSY CLúB stationed at GNP Seguros Stadium, an elevated pre-show interactive experience featuring signature cocktails and immersive brand moments.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style="Manifest" and "Jurassic World Rebirth" actress Luna Blaise was also spotted at the Hennessy activation.

The Mexico City experience brought together creators, tastemakers, media and fans to honor the vibrant spirit of the city while spotlighting Hennessy's ongoing partnership with Bad Bunny and the brand's commitment to championing Latin culture around the world.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Diego Boneta attends Bad Bunny's "DtMF" concert in Mexico City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny performs on stage during Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour world tour at Estadio GNP Seguros on Dec. 11, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Audience reacts as Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs during a concert of his "DeBi TiRAR MaS FOToS World Tour" in Mexico City on Dec. 10, 2025.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny performs onstage with Grupo Frontera on Dec. 15, 2025.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=TikTok creator Zack Lugo attends Bad Bunny's "DtMF" concert in Mexico City with Hennessy.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Audience use their phones as Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performs during a concert of his "DeBi TiRAR MaS FOToS World Tour" in Mexico City on Dec. 10, 2025.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny performs on stage at Estadio GNP Seguros on Dec. 10, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny performs on stage at Estadio GNP Seguros on Dec. 10, 2025, in Mexico City, Mexico.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny is projected on a screen as he performs in San Jose, Costa Rica, on Dec. 5, 2025.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny's tour kickoff on Nov. 21, 2025, began with a visualizer showing two boys hearing the news that he didn't want to leave Puerto Rico, a nod to his groundbreaking "No Me Quiero Ir de Aqui" residency.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny's shows will unfold in three acts, with the beginning act taking place on the main stage. 

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=The second act continues in La Casita, where Bad Bunny treats the concert like one big house party. 

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=To close out the night on Nov. 21, 2025, Bad Bunny delivered a heartfelt moment with "DtMF" and projected fan photos on the towering LED screen.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=With Bad Bunny's latest tour, which began with his Puerto Rico residency, he is set to make history as the first Latin act to headline stadiums globally, including Europe, Australia and Latin America.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny's roster of A-list celebs attending his shows has also proved his music transcends language, borders and cultures − and that whoever isn't caught up on his game is losing out on one of the most influential artists of our time.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style="DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS" pays tribute to Bad Bunny's Boricua roots and sees the singer incorporate traditional genres such as Plena, salsa, and jibaro into his signature Latin urbano sound.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=As Bad Bunny continues to make history with his world tour, he also continues to dominate global streaming lists of 2025. For the fourth time, Bad Bunny was named Spotify's Global Top Artist.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=In statistics shared exclusively with USA TODAY, Spotify revealed that if a single person attempted to listen to all the Bad Bunny streams from 2025 back-to-back, it would take 124,620 years or over 1,200 centuries of non-stop music. He has a loyal band of 27 million listeners and every day his music is streamed over 60 million times on the app.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Luna Blaise attends Bad Bunny's "DtMF" concert in Mexico City.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=TikTok creator Zack Lugo attends Bad Bunny's "DtMF" concert in Mexico City with Hennessy.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny performs on stage during Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour.

" style="max-width:100%; height:auto; border-radius:6px; margin:10px 0;" loading="lazy" /> <p style=Bad Bunny performs onstage with Grupo Frontera.

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Best moments from Bad Bunny's Debí Tirar Más Fotos world tour

ForBad Bunny, every album, every tour and every day is a new opportunity to reach new career heights.In November 2025, the Puerto Rican reggaeton superstar kicked off his 24-dateDeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS world tourwith back-to-back nights in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. Then, in December, her performed more shows in Mexico City before kicking off the new year in Santiago, Chile, and then making a quit pit stop back in the states to perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in February.Scroll through to see some of the best moments from Benito's world tour, which is sponsored in part by Hennessy. In this photo, Bad Bunny performs during the world tour opener at the Felix Sanchez Olympic Stadium in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, on Nov. 21, 2025.

How many Grammys did Bad Bunny win?

  • Album of the year: "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS"

  • Best global music performance: "EoO"

  • Best música urbana album: "DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS"

He did not win in the following categories:

  • Record of the year: "DtMF"

  • Song of the year: "DtMF"

  • Best album cover: "Debí Tirar Más Fotos"

Contributing: Saman Shafiq

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Bad Bunny's full Grammys speech after album of the year win

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