K-Pop idol Rosé and pop star Bruno Mars kicked off the 2026 Grammy Awards in explosive style.

The duo performed a rock version of their megahit APT, which is nominated for three prizes at the ceremony, including song of the year.

Host Trevor Noah noted that the song was based on a South Korean drinking game, whose rules were more complicated than the US equivalent. "In America, every time you turn on the news, you drink," he joked.

The first award of the main ceremony went to Kendrick Lamar, who won best rap album for GNX.

"I'm not good at talking about myself, but I express it through the music," he said.