In a move that captured attention at the 2026 Grammy Awards, global superstar Harry Styles opted to bypass the traditional red carpet festivities, instead making a discreet late arrival to the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. The 32-year-old singer, who has recently reignited his music career after a three-year hiatus, was seen in footage shared on social media platform X arriving hours after the ceremony had commenced on Sunday evening.
A Grand Stage Return
Styles soon found himself in the spotlight, stepping onto the Grammys stage for the first time since 2023 to present the evening's most prestigious honour. The British-born performer was met with enthusiastic cheers and applause from the audience as he prepared to announce the winner of Album of the Year. This marked a significant moment for Styles, who himself had claimed the same award in 2023 for his critically acclaimed album Harry's House, which also secured the Best Pop Vocal Album accolade.
Signature Style Statement
True to his reputation as a fashion icon, Styles made a distinctive sartorial statement for the occasion. He embraced his personal aesthetic wearing a pair of classic denim jeans paired with an oversized cropped blazer crafted from shimmering gray material. The As It Was hitmaker chose to forego a shirt underneath the jacket, completing the ensemble with a bold pair of neon green shoes that added a vibrant pop of colour to his look.
The Big Moment
With the golden gramophone trophy in hand, Styles presented the Album of the Year award to Puerto Rican rapper Bad Bunny for his LP DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS. The British singer waited patiently as the music artist approached the stage, after which the pair shared a warm, friendly embrace. Styles continued to applaud enthusiastically as Bad Bunny delivered his acceptance speech, showing genuine support for his fellow musician's achievement.
A Brief But Memorable Appearance
Styles' presence at the ceremony proved to be relatively brief, with the star spotted strolling backstage at the venue between appearances. When not on stage, he paused for several photographs, allowing better glimpses of his carefully curated evening look. The singer, who has been romantically linked to actress Zoe Kravitz, has been maintaining a busy schedule with his latest musical comeback, making this Grammys appearance particularly noteworthy.
Musical Momentum
The Grammy appearance comes at an exciting time in Styles' career resurgence. Just last week on January 22nd, he dropped his new single titled Aperture, which has since soared to the number one spot on the UK singles chart while reaching number 12 on the US Adult Pop Airplay chart. This track serves as the lead single from his upcoming fourth studio album Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally, scheduled for release on March 6th.
In a recent interview on John Mayer's SiriusXM show, Styles opened up about the creative process behind his new album, revealing a more collaborative approach compared to his previous work. "I had a lot of people over and have been playing it and we've had like people in the studio and playing it," he explained. "I think every other record that I've made, I've always felt really guarded about who's hearing it and it's always felt, you know, no one hears it until it's finished and stuff like that."
Tour Announcement and Ticket Controversy
Alongside celebrating his forthcoming album release, Styles has announced the ambitious Together, Together Tour set to commence later this year. The global tour will visit seven cities worldwide, beginning on May 16th in Amsterdam before moving to London for twelve nights at Wembley Stadium. The itinerary continues with four dates in São Paulo, Brazil, six nights in Mexico City, and thirty nights in New York City beginning in August, before concluding in Sydney on December 13th.
However, the tour announcement has sparked some controversy among fans regarding ticket pricing. For the New York City dates, prospective attendees were informed that tickets would range from $50 to $1,182.40 including service fees, with one VIP package for Madison Square Garden concerts priced at $1,667. This represents a significant increase from his 2022 residency at the same venue, where tickets ranged from $39.50 to $199.50, leading some fans to label the pricing as "greedy."
Grammy Highlights
The 2026 Grammy Awards saw Bad Bunny emerge as a major winner, taking home three awards including the top honour of Album of the Year. Other notable winners included Kendrick Lamar with SZA for Record of the Year with luther, Billie Eilish for Song of the Year with WILDFLOWER, and Olivia Dean who claimed the coveted Best New Artist award. Lady Gaga added to her collection with three more Grammys, while Jelly Roll proudly took home Best Contemporary Country Album for Beautifully Broken.
Styles' appearance, though brief, served as a highlight of the ceremony, blending his signature style with a moment of genuine musical celebration as he passed the Album of the Year torch to Bad Bunny. The event marked another chapter in Styles' evolving career as he continues his musical comeback while maintaining his status as one of pop music's most distinctive and influential figures.
