Notable Deaths in 2026

A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.

• Oct 30
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Bad Bunny says "ICE out" at Grammy Awards: "We're not aliens"

Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.

• Feb 1

Who won Grammy Awards for 2026? See the full winners list here

The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.

• Feb 2

Kennedy Center to close for construction for 2 years, Trump says

Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.

• Feb 2

"Melania" documentary opens with better ticket sales than expected

Promoted by President Trump as "a must watch," the Melania Trump documentary "Melania" debuted with $7 million in ticket sales, according to estimates Sunday.

• Feb 1

Jesse Welles: Keeping the spirit of American folk music alive

In an uncertain time, folk musician Jesse Welles – a four-time Grammy Award-nominee from Ozark, Arkansas – is reinvigorating the spirit and relevance of the protest song, spreading messages on such topics as health insurance and ICE agents.

• Feb 1

Mel Robbins on leaning in

Mel Robbins' podcasts, TED Talk and bestselling books, including "The Let Them Theory," have spread her inspirational messages about positivity and empowerment. She talks about how she overcame her own sense of failure, and appreciates success later in life.

• Feb 1

Jeff Tweedy of Wilco on the power of music

Jeff Tweedy has released more than two dozen records in his career, both as a solo artist and as frontman of the rock band Wilco. But he may have outdone himself with his latest triple-album "Twilight Override."

• Feb 1

The Grammy Awards were Sunday. Here's how to watch a replay and what to know.

Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.

• Feb 1

Demond Wilson, "Sanford and Son" and "The New Odd Couple" actor, dies at 79

In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."

• Jan 31

Elena Rybakina beats No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka to win Australian Open

This was the second major title for fifth-seeded Elena Rybakina.

• Jan 31

Catherine O'Hara, "Beetlejuice" and "Home Alone" star, dies at 71

Catherine O'Hara was best known for her comic performances in projects including "Home Alone," "Beetlejuice," and "Schitt's Creek."

• Jan 31

UFC 325 fights go down tomorrow night. See when it starts, who's on the card and where to watch.

Alexander Volkanovski faces Diego Lopes in the UFC 325 main event on what's expected to be an action-packed fight card.

• Jan 30

Lindsey Vonn says her "Olympic dream is not over" after crash

Skiing great Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

• Jan 30

Longtime high school band director wins 2026 Music Educator Award

"CBS Mornings" reveals Jennifer Jimenez, a longtime high school band director in Miami, is the winner of the prestigious 2026 Music Educator Award.

• Jan 29

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