Rock Legend Slash and Partner Meegan Hodges Steal the Spotlight at 2026 Grammys
Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, accompanied by his longtime girlfriend Meegan Hodges, made a memorable appearance at the 2026 Grammy Awards on Sunday afternoon. The iconic musician, whose real name is Saul Hudson, and his photographer partner shared a tender kiss while walking the red carpet together at Los Angeles's Crypto.com Arena, showcasing their enduring affection in front of the cameras.
Signature Style and Coordinated Fashion
The 60-year-old rock star demonstrated his legendary fashion sense by sporting his signature top hat adorned with a distinctive silver concho band. He completed his ensemble with aviator sunglasses and a head-to-toe leather outfit that featured a patchwork shirt left unbuttoned to reveal his chest hair, tight-fitting leather trousers, studded boots, and accessorised with beaded bracelets and silver rings.
Hodges, 57, complemented her partner's look perfectly with a sophisticated all-black outfit of her own. She wore a casual black T-shirt featuring a bright purple graphic, which she elevated with a sequin-covered blazer jacket, straight-leg trousers, and patent leather pumps. The couple's coordinated appearance highlighted their stylish partnership that has spanned over a decade of on-and-off dating.
Grammy Awards 2026 Highlights and New Categories
The 68th annual Grammy Awards ceremony, broadcast live on CBS and available for streaming on Paramount+, featured numerous notable moments beyond the celebrity arrivals. Comedian Trevor Noah returned as host for the sixth consecutive year, presiding over an evening that celebrated musical excellence across diverse genres.
This year's ceremony introduced two new categories: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. explained that these additions aimed to better represent contemporary music landscapes, particularly following Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter success at the 2025 ceremony. "The Academy's top priority is to represent the music people that we serve each year," Mason stated in June regarding the changes.
Eligibility for nominations required commercial release in the United States between August 31, 2024, and August 30, 2025, with final voting occurring from December 12, 2025, to January 5, 2026.
Major Winners and Performances
Rapper Kendrick Lamar led the nominations with nine nods, while Lady Gaga followed closely with seven nominations. Among the evening's significant winners were:
- Record of the Year: Kendrick Lamar with SZA for "luther"
- Song of the Year: Billie Eilish for "WILDFLOWER"
- Album of the Year: Multiple nominees including Bad Bunny, Justin Bieber, and Lady Gaga
- Best New Artist: Olivia Dean
- Best Pop Vocal Album: Lady Gaga for "MAYHEM"
- Best Rock Album: Turnstile for "NEVER ENOUGH"
- Best Alternative Music Album: The Cure for "Songs Of A Lost World"
- Best Rap Album: Kendrick Lamar for "GNX"
The three-hour show featured performances by A-list artists including Sabrina Carpenter, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, and K-pop sensation Rosé, ensuring an evening of spectacular entertainment for music enthusiasts worldwide.
