Leave it to Bruno Mars to steal the show before the awards even started. Mars and Rosé opened up the show at center stage, with the Blackpink member planting a kiss on his cheek before the duo launched into a rock-leaning rendition of “APT.

Mars took the stage for the second time on Sunday after opening the ceremony with a performance alongside Rosé

Blackpink member Rosé and Bruno Mars set the stage of the 68th Grammy Awards 2026 with their electrifying performance on APT. Their collab song, however, lost in all three categories it was nominated for.

The star, who is nominated for three awards at Sunday's show, took the stage for a second performance of night after opening the telecast alongside Rosé.

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Bruno Mars kicked off the 2026 Grammy Awards with an electrifying opening alongside Rosé from Blackpink, performing their rock‑leaning collaboration APT. before delivering the live debut of his new single I Just Might.

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