Grammys 2026 Recap: Bad Bunny Cries Upon Winning Album of the Year, Cher Has an Onstage Mixup and More

The 2026 Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, aired live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on CBS and Paramount+

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The 68th Annual Grammy Awards went down at the Crypto.com Arena, on Sunday, Feb. 1
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PEOPLE has all the highlights you need to see from the 2026 Grammy Awards

The 2026 Grammys were quite a show!

The 68th Annual Grammy Awards, hosted by Trevor Noah, went down at the Crypto.com Arena, on Sunday, Feb. 1 and aired live on CBS and Paramount+, where the show will stream on-demand.

Top nominees at this year’s ceremony included Kendrick Lamar, Jack Antonoff, Cirkut, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, Sabrina Carpenter, Serban Ghenea and Tyler, the Creator, among others.

Performers included Best New Artist nominees Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Thomas, Olivia Dean, Sombr and The Marías, plus Justin Bieber, Carpenter, Tyler, the Creator, Clipse, Pharrell Williams and Bruno Mars.

Check out all of PEOPLE’s full Grammys coverage here.

Bad Bunny; Sabrina Carpenter; Kendrick Lamar; Lady Gaga.Dia Dipasupil/Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty for The Recording Academy; Michael Owens/Getty; Kevin Mazur/Getty for iHeartRadio

Additionally, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Reba McEntire, Brandy Clark, Lukas Nelson, Post Malone, Slash, Duff McKagan, Chad Smith and Andrew Watt performed during the in memoriam segments.

Presenters at the 2026 Grammys included Carole King, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, Harry Styles, Jeff Goldblum, KAROL G, Lainey Wilson, Marcello Hernández, Nikki Glaser, Q-Tip, Queen Latifah and Teyana Taylor.

From red carpet looks to major performance moments and more, PEOPLE has all the highlights you need to see from the 2026 Grammy Awards.

PEOPLE Has the Complete List of 2026 Grammys Winners
3 hr 17 min ago

FKA Twigs; Leon Thomas; Kehlani.Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty; Rich Polk/Billboard via Getty; Frazer Harrison/Getty

The 2026 Grammys are officially over, and it’s time for the stars to go home and polish their trophies — or head to an after party.

The night’s big winners included Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas, Jelly Roll, Kehlani and many other superstars.

Check out PEOPLE’s complete list of 2026 Grammys winners here.

Bad Bunny Cries in His Seat Upon Winning Album of the Year
3 hr 33 min ago

Bad Bunny.CBS

Bad Bunny won Album of the Year for Debí Tirar Más Fotos!

Harry Styles presented the Puerto Rican rapper with the final award of the night at the 2026 Grammys. Bad Bunny subsequently sat in his seat, covered his face and began to cry.

The upcoming Super Bowl Halftime Show performer then got up on stage and accepted his gramophone trophy.

Cher Accidentally Announces Luther Vandross For Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s Record of the Year Win
3 hr 39 min ago

Cher in February 2026.Kevin Winter/Getty

Hollywood icon Cher presented Record of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

But first, Trevor Noah presented Cher with the Lifetime Achievement Award. “It’s a good thing that they did it now, because I have good genes and I wouldn’t have been here that much longer,” she joked on stage.

Following her acceptance speech, she began to walk off stage. Noah then asked, “Could we get you to announce the nominees? I could do it but its not the same, I don’t have the track record.”

Cher then returned to the stage — but after a teleprompter mix-up, the “Believe” singer accidentally announced the late Luther Vandross as the winner, when in reality, Kendrick Lamar and SZA won the award for their song “Luther” from Lamar’s album GNX.

Kendrick Lamar and SZA Win Record of the Year for ‘Luther’
3 hr 41 min ago

Kendrick Lamar, Cher, Ruchaun Akers, Kamasi Washington, Mark Spears a.k.a. Sounwave and SZA.Frazer Harrison/Getty

Record of the Year Goes to Kendrick Lamar and SZA!

The two artists won Record of the Year for their collaboration “Luther” from Lamar’s GNX album.

Earlier tonight, “Luther” also won Best Melodic Rap Performance.

Lamar spoke about Luther Vandross’ legacy while accepting the award. Vandross’ 1982 rendition of “If This World Were Mine” with Cheryl Lynn is sampled on “Luther.” The song was originally performed by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.

Lamar became the most decorated Grammy-winning rapper of all time, with Record of the Year marking his 27th win.

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean Revive the Fugees’ ‘Killing Me Softly’ Cover in Tribute to Roberta Flack
3 hr 54 min ago

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean.CBS

Lauryn Hill and Wyclef Jean joined forces for a Fugees reunion to perform “Killing Me Softly With His Song” during the In Memoriam segment in tribute to the late Roberta Flack, who died at 88 in February 2025.

Flack rose to fame in the 1970s, with three No. 1 singles in the span of two years: “The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face,” “Killing Me Softly with His Song” and “Feel Like Makin’ Love.”

“Killing Me Softly with His Song” was originally released by Lori Lieberman in 1972, but Flack’s version the following year became a chart-topping hit in the U.S. and beyond.

The Fugees covered the song on their 1996 album The Score, and their version is certified three times platinum by the RIAA for over 3 million units sold.

Reba McEntire Performs as Late Stepson Brandon Blackstock Is Honored on Screen
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Reba McEntire.CBS

Reba McEntire performed “Trailblazer” with Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson during the In Memoriam segment of the 2026 Grammy Awards while her late stepson Brandon Blackstock was honored on screen.

Blackstock, a talent manager and Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband, died at 48 in August due to cancer.

“It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away,” a rep for the Blackstock’s family told PEOPLE in a statement at the time. “Brandon bravely battled cancer for more than three years. He passed away peacefully and was surrounded by family. We thank you for your thoughts and prayers and ask everyone to respect the family’s privacy during this very difficult time.”

“Trailblazer,” originally a collaboration with Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert, was nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance at the 2026 Grammys, but ultimately lost to “Amen” by Shaboozey and Jelly Roll.

Miley Cyrus Catches Up with Collaborator Pharrell Williams in the Crowd
4 hr 37 min ago

Miley Cyrus and Pharrell Williams.CBS

Miley Cyrus and Pharrell Williams were spotted chatting during a commercial break at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

The two artists have previously worked on multiple songs: “4×4,” “#GETITRIGHT,” “Rooting for My Baby” and “On My Own” from Cyrus’ Bangerz, “Come Get It Bae” from Williams’ Girl and the 2024 one-off collaboration “Doctor (Work It Out).”

Cyrus was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album this year with Something Beautiful, while Williams won Best Rap Performance for “Chains & Whips” with Clipse and Kendrick Lamar. The “Happy” singer earned four nominations in total as well as the Dr. Dre Global Impact Award.

Regina King Makes Surprise Appearance in Tyler, The Creator’s Performance
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Tyler, the Creator and Regina King in February 2026.Kevin Winter/Getty

Regina King made a surprise cameo in Tyler, The Creator’s 2026 Grammys performance, a colorful, retro-style homage to Los Angeles. King appeared as a technician at an auto shop, where she began by telling the rapper “I fixed the glass, alright, so you got a clear view.”

King’s monologue continued, “Put on some new tires. Keep moving forward. Watch out for them potholes, and don’t ever, ever look back in that rearview mirror. They just trying to remind you where you’ve been, ignoring where you’re going. Oh, and one more thing, if you ever find yourself going back to them, old places, you destroy them, or they gonna destroy you, you know what I’m saying? Now grab your keys.”

The performance featured the rapper in a series of unique suits as he sang “Thought I Was Dead” from his album Chromakopia and the viral song “Sugar On My Tongue” from his 2025 album Don’t Tap The Glass.

Trevor Noah Gets Bad Bunny to Briefly Perform After Multiple Begging Attempts
4 hr 46 min ago

Trevor Noah and Bad Bunny in February 2026.Kevin Mazur/Getty

After continuously asking if Bad Bunny could perform, 2026 Grammys host Trevor Noah convinced the Puerto Rican musician to sing a line from the title track of his album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS as a salsa band made a grand entrance.

Before the musician sang the lyric, Noah hinted at the song by translating the lyrics to English. “Wait, is that my song?” Bad Bunny asked with a smile.

Bad Bunny will soon take the stage at the Super Bowl Halftime Show on Sunday, Feb. 8, and Trevor Noah said that he could not perform at the 2026 Grammys because of his “contract.”

When Noah asked if Bad Bunny was “jealous” seeing other artists perform at the Grammys, he paused, before quipping, “No, maybe a little.”

Joni Mitchell Earns Standing Ovation as Host Trevor Noah Shouts Out Her 11th Win
5 hr 5 min ago

Joni Mitchell in February 2026.Amy Sussman/Getty

Trevor Noah gave folk-rock icon Joni Mitchell a shoutout following Bruno Mars’ second performance of the night.

After acknowledging that Mitchell enjoyed Mars’ performance of “I Just Might,” the host walked over to the Blue singer and Brandi Carlile. He asked for a “a moment for Joni Mitchell,” which was met with a standing ovation.

Noah noted the Laurel Canyon legend’s “11 career Grammys” amid her win for Best Historical Album for Joni Mitchell Archives – Volume 4: The Asylum Years (1976-1980).

Lady Gaga Serves Signature Wacky Fashion and Powerhouse Vocals
5 hr 20 min ago

Lady Gaga.Kevin Winter/Getty

Lady Gaga delivered a pyro-filled performance of her hit song “Abracadabra” from her 2025 album Mayhem.

The “Disease” singer took the stage in a long black skirt paired with black leather boots and a black and red feathered top, complete with a large umbrella-esque headpiece reminiscent of a Venus flytrap. Opting for pared-back choreography, Gaga instead played the keyboard live onstage and allowed her powerhouse vocals to shine.

Following her performance, Gaga took home the award for Best Pop Album, marking her 15th Grammys win.

Lainey Wilson Says She Wants to Make ‘Beautiful Music’ with Jeff Goldblum
5 hr 35 min ago

Jeff Goldblum and Lainey Wilson.Kevin Winter/Getty

Lainey Wilson and Jeff Goldblum might collaborate after presenting Best Contemporary Country Album at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

The country star told the Wicked actor and jazz musician, “I can’t believe that I get to present this award with the Wizard of Oz himself. It’s like ‘Somewhere Over the Rainbow’ meets ‘Somewhere Over Laredo.”

Goldblum responded, “I love that song. Thank you so much. You’re so, so sweet. But listen, jazzcat though I am, I really have the deepest respect, Lainey, for all of the great artists of country today — and especially for you, Lainey.”

“I’ll take it,” replied Wilson. “We will make some beautiful music together at some point.”

The Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Country Album went to Jelly Roll for Beautifully Broken.

Bad Bunny Earns Standing Ovation After Starting Acceptance Speech with ‘ICE Out’
5 hr 39 min ago

Bad Bunny in February 2026.Kevin Winter/Getty

Bad Bunny earned the Grammy Award for Best Música Urbana for his album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS and began his acceptance speech with a call to action: “ICE Out.”

“Before I say thanks to God, I’m gonna say, ICE out,” the Puerto Rican musician began, in reference to increased Immigration Customs Enforcement presence in the United States. “We’re not savage, we’re not animals, we’re not aliens — we are humans and we are Americans,” he said to applause from the audience.

Bad Bunny’s album brought a global spotlight to Latin culture and Puerto Rican history, and he performed a residency in his native Puerto Rico in support of the album before embarking on a tour across Central and South America.

Justin Bieber Returns to Grammys Stage for the First Time in 4 Years
5 hr 54 min ago

Justin Bieber.Kevin Winter/Getty

Justin Bieber performed “Yukon” from his 2025 album SWAG at the 2026 Grammy Awards — where he received four nominations.

Bieber took the stage in boxers and socks while shirtless. He performed the paired back version of the song with purple electric guitar, which he used to make a loop live on stage using a loop pedal.

His wife Hailey Bieber was seen smiling singing along in support as the crowd cheered.

The pop star last performed at the Grammys in 2022 when he sang his song “Peaches” alongside Daniel Caesar and Giveon.

Addison Rae Takes Over the Parking Garage for ‘Fame Is a Gun’
6 hr 15 min ago

Addison Rae.CBS

Addison Rae performed her hit song “Fame Is a Gun” during the Best New Artist medley at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Rae rolled up to her performance in what appeared to be the Crypto.com Arena parking garage on the back of a truck, donning a sparkly purple trench coat paired with black bedazzled boots. Her backup dancers performed as wardrobe stylists before joining in the elaborately choreographed performance.

The airy pop song was elevated by the 2000s Britney Spears inspired choreography, and Rae dropped the trench to reveal purple glittery two piece outfit. At the end, she danced backstage while a truck carrying Grammy trophies drove past her.

Rae is nominated for Best New Artist.

Lola Young Delivers First TV Performance Since Career Break After Collapsing on Stage
6 hr 21 min ago

Lola Young.CBS

Lola Young is back.

The English singer delivered a stripped-down piano rendition of “Messy” during the Best New Artist medley, marking her first TV performance since taking a career break after collapsing on stage at the 2025 All Things Go music festival in New York City in September.

Following the incident, Young issued a statement: “I’m going away for a while. It pains me to say I have to cancel everything for the foreseeable future.”

Young is nominated for Best New Artist and Best Pop Solo Performance with “Messy.”

Audience Applauds Trevor Noah’s Dig at Nicki Minaj’s White House Appearance
6 hr 37 min ago

Trevor Noah.Frazer Harrison/Getty

2026 Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah was met with applause when he made a joke about Nicki Minaj’s recent appearance in Washington, D.C. in support of President Donald Trump.

“Nicki Minaj is not here,” Noah, 41, quipped in his opening monologue. “She is not here. She is still at the White House with Donald Trump discussing very important issues.”

Impersonating Trump, 79, Noah added, “Actually Nicki I have the biggest ass, I have it. Everybody’s saying it, Nicki. I know they say it’s you, but it’s me — WAP WAP WAP, look at it baby.”

Chrissy Teigen gave the host a thumbs up in reaction to his comment.

The rapper, 43, recently spoke at the Trump Accounts Summit on Wednesday, Jan. 28, calling herself the president’s “No. 1 fan”, adding that “that’s not going to change.”

Rosé and Bruno Mars Rock the House with Opening “APT.” Performance
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Rosé and Bruno Mars.Kevin Winter/Getty

BLACKPINK’s Rosé and Bruno Mars opened the 2026 Grammy Awards with a bang.

The duo performed their chart-topping hit “APT.” in a new rock arrangement.

The pair wore coordinating black-and-white menswear looks (with Rosé emulating early-2000s Avril Lavigne with a necktie) as they took the stage to perform the track, nominated for Record of the Year and Song of the Year at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

Mars performed a show-stopping electric guitar solo during the opening performance.

Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll Catch Up with Reba McEntire Before the Show
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Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo in February 2026.Amy Sussman/Getty

Moments before the 2026 Grammys main show kicked off, Bunnie Xo and Jelly Roll were spotted catching up with Reba McEntire inside the Crypto.com Arena.

McEntire will perform alongside Brandy Clark and Lukas Nelson for the In Memoriam segment, while Jelly won Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Amen” with Shaboozey as well as Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song for “Hard Fought Hallelujah” with Brandon Lake.

The “Save Me” singer is also up for Best Contemporary Country Album with Beautifully Broken.

Kesha Celebrates Attending Her First Grammys as a ‘Free Woman’
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Kesha in February 2026.Amy Sussman/Getty

Kesha is celebrating being a “free woman” at the Grammys this year now that she’s an independent artist.

“I really wanted to look like Athena,” Kesha explained in an interview with E! News of her white feathery dress, referencing the Greek goddess Athena.

“I’ve been really inspired by Athena recently and I wanted to give freedom because this is my first Grammy weekend as a free woman, owning the rights to my voice, a record label head, and I just really wanted my outside to match my insides,” she added.

Kesha founded her own label, Kesha Records, in 2024. She released her first independent album, . (PERIOD) on July 4, 2025.

Read PEOPLE’s July 2025 interview with Kesha about going independent and releasing . (PERIOD).

Noah Kahan Compares Himself to ‘Cultural Icon’ Hannah Montana
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Noah Kahan in February 2025.John Shearer/Getty

Noah Kahan is revealing how he balances personal and professional life.

The “Stick Season” singer, who has a new music video premiering during the 2026 Grammys, spoke to PEOPLE and EW on the carpet after recently coming back from his honeymoon.

“I do a pretty good job of doing the Hannah Montana thing where I can do this, and then I can turn off and be myself,” said Kahan. “I’ve found a really good balance — it’s taken a lot of time, but I found that balance, and I’m happy about that.”

Upon learning he wasn’t the first person to reference Miley Cyrus’ Disney Channel character on the carpet, Kahan added, “Oh really? Well, she’s a cultural icon.”

Kelly Osbourne Says Her Family Is ‘More Bonded’ Than Ever After Father Ozzy’s Death
7 hr 35 min ago

It’s an emotional night for Kelly Osbourne.

The 2026 Grammys will feature a performance in tribute to Kelly’s late father Ozzy Osbourne, who died in July 2025 at age 76.

“It’s just such a beautiful thing that his peers are showing their love and respect for his work tonight, and it’s going to be an emotional experience for us,” she told PEOPLE and EW of the performance, set to include Post Malone, Duff McKagan, Slash, Chad Smith and Andrew Watt.

Kelly, who walked the carpet with fiancé Sid Wilson, said she’s holding up “okay” at the moment. “I won’t lie. I won’t be one of those people that say I’m fine, ‘cause I’m not,” she admitted.

“It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever been through in my life. But I have my man, and I have my gorgeous baby. And my mom and my brother and I are so bonded,” added Kelly. “I didn’t think we could ever get more bonded but we did. My father was one of the greatest men to ever walk the planet.”

Lainey Wilson Slams AI Country Music: ‘Don’t Be Listening to That’
7 hr 54 min ago

Lainey Wilson in February 2026.Lester Cohen/Getty

Lainey Wilson is sharing her thoughts on the Recording Academy’s changes in the country music categories — and AI-generated music.

For the 2026 Grammys, the Recording Academy introduced Best Traditional Country Album and changed Best Country Album to Best Contemporary Country Album.

“Honestly I feel like that’s a good call, ‘cause I feel like there’s so many types of country happening right now,” Wilson, 33, told PEOPLE and EW on the red carpet. “Honestly it feels like it’s a little bit of everything for everybody. I’m excited to see what other categories it splits into, ‘cause that’s the way country is growing and going. I think it’s cool.”

Wilson went on to criticize the use of AI in country music. “We ain’t ready for that. Don’t be listening to that,” she adds.

Gloria Estefan Wants to See Bad Bunny Take Home an Award
7 hr 57 min ago

Gloria Estefan in February 2026.Amy Sussman/Getty

“I think it’s important beyond this award that Bad Bunny wins,” Gloria Estefan told E! Live on the red carpet after winning Best Tropical Latin album for Raíces, citing the importance of being “proud” of Latin culture.

Estefan, 68, noted that Bad Bunny would be the first artist to win Album of The Year for a Spanish-language album for his album DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS.

Bad Bunny, who received six nominations at the 2026 Grammys, will take the stage for the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show next weekend on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Addison Rae Reveals She ‘Actually’ Drinks a ‘Lot’ of Diet Pepsi
8 hr 9 min ago

Addison Rae in February 2026.John Shearer/Getty

Addison Rae, who’s up for Best New Artist, revealed there’s some truth behind her hit song “Diet Pepsi.”

“I actually drink a lot of Diet Pepsi,” the pop star told E! News on the 2026 Grammys red carpet.

She also addressed recent rumors of a potential collaboration with Madonna: “I am open and here for Madonna anytime she needs me.”

Alex Warren Admits He Used to Email Justin Bieber About Skateboarding: ‘There’s Probably a Restraining Order’
8 hr 16 min ago

Alex Warren in February 2026.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Alex Warren, who is nominated for Best New Artist, revealed to PEOPLE and EW who he hopes to meet at the 2026 Grammy Awards: Justin Bieber.

“I used to email Justin Bieber growing up,” Warren, 25, said. “I saw he would skateboard, I was a competitive skateboarder growing up, and so I’d be like, ‘We should skate sometime,’ thinking he would read it. I had to delete all of my DMs the minute this all happened. There were like 400 of them. There’s probably a restraining order. I don’t know.”

Warren noted he will be sitting “like two tables” away from Bieber during the ceremony.

Coco Jones Teases ‘Intimate’ Upcoming Wedding to Fiancé Donovan Mitchell
8 hr 23 min ago

Coco Jones in February 2026.Kevin Mazur/Getty

Coco Jones is opening up about her upcoming nuptials.

The R&B star — a past Grammy winner who earned a Best R&B Album nomination this year for Why Not More? — is engaged to NBA star Donovan Mitchell and teased the upcoming wedding on PEOPLE and Entertainment Weekly‘s live stream.

“Everything is amazing. It’s definitely so new, you know? I’ve worn dresses, and I’ve planned events, and all those things before in my job, but this is an indescribable feeling to be planning a whole wedding,” she told hosts Patrick Gomez and Janine Rubenstein on the 2026 Grammys red carpet.

As for Jones’ wedding must-haves? “I need my glam to be sickening, and I want it to be intimate,” she teased.

Jones previously told PEOPLE getting engaged felt like “the biggest contract I’ve ever signed.”

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo Win for ‘Defying Gravity’ After Oscars Snub
9 hr 9 min ago

Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande in November 2025.Karwai Tang/WireImage

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for “Defying Gravity” from Wicked: Part I during the 2026 Grammys Premiere Ceremony.

The Wicked: Part I soundtrack was also nominated at the 2026 Grammys for Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media, while its score earned a nod for Best Score Soundtrack Album for Visual Media. Both awards went to the Sinners soundtrack and score, respectively.

The win comes after Wicked: For Good didn’t receive any nominations at the upcoming 98th Academy Awards.

Wicked: Part I previously earned 10 nominations at the 97th Academy Awards and won in two categories: Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.

See the Full List of 2026 Grammy Nominations
9 hr 9 min ago

Kendrick Lamar at the 2025 Grammy Awards.Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty

The 2026 Grammy nominations were announced in November, and Kendrick Lamar led the pack with nine nods in total.

Lady Gaga and producers Cirkut and Jack Antonoff followed closely behind with seven apiece.

Bad Bunny, Leon Thomas and Sabrina Carpenter each earned six, while several artists earned five, including Doechii, SZA, writer-producer Andrew Watt, Tyler, the Creator and Pusha T & Malice of Clipse.

See the full list of 2026 Grammy nominees here.

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