BREAKING NEWS: TEARS ON THE GRAMMY STAGE — A 12-WORD TRIBUTE THAT BROUGHT THE AUDIENCE TO SILENCE.

Under the dazzling yet poignant lights of the 2026 awards ceremony, Sharon Osbourne couldn’t hold back her tears as she stepped onto the stage to congratulate Yungblud after his win. That moment was also a farewell to her idol — Ozzy Osbourne — six months after his tragic passing, which left an irreplaceable void. Amidst the fading applause, Sharon spoke only 12 words, slowly, trembling, enough to transform an awards ceremony into a memorial, where music, loss, and legacy intersected in a fragile, heartbreaking moment.

Sharon Osbourne broke down in tears as she took to the stage during the 2026 Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday evening.

Ahead of the ceremony’s tribute to her late husband Ozzy, six months on from his death, British rocker Yungblud won Best Rock Perfomance for his cover of the singer’s hit Changes at Black Sabbath’s final 2025 concert at Villa Park, Birmingham.

Taking to the mic during the Premiere Ceremony which dished out awards ahead of the main event, Yungblud, real name Dominic Richard Harrison, paid tribute to ‘idol’ Ozzy in a foul-mouth speech.

He said: ‘To grow up loving an idol , who helps you figure out your identity, not only as a musician, but also a man, is something I really grateful for’.

‘But to then get to know them and honour them at their final show and receive this [his award] is something I am struggling to comprehend, we f*****g love you Ozzy’.

A tearful Sharon watched on as he continued: ‘The last time I saw Ozzy Osbourne, he asked me if there was anything he could do for me, and that the “music was enough”‘.

Sharon Osbourne broke down in tears as she took to the stage during the 2026 GrammyAwards in Los Angeles on Sunday evening (pictured with Yungblud)

Ahead of the ceremony’s tribute to her lates husband Ozzy, six months on from his death, British rocker Yungblud won Best Rock Perfomance for his cover of the singer’s hit Changes

The Black Sabbath legend died of heart failure at his Buckinghamshire home on July 22 2025 aged 76 (pictured 2018)

Before adding: ‘God bless Ozzy Osbourne and god bless f*****g rock music!’.

The Black Sabbath legend died of heart failure at his Buckinghamshire home on July 22 2025 aged 76.

Following the win Sharon took to Instagram with a clip of Yungblud’s acceptance speech alongside her own gushing tribute.

She said: ‘My Heart is bursting with pride and gratitude. Changes ~ live from Villa Park~ Back to the Beginning just won the @grammys for Best Rock Performance @yungblud @nunobettencourtofficial @adamwakeman1 @ii_sleeptoken @thefrankbello (all proceeds from this album went to charity)’

Fans rushed to the comments to celebrate writing: ‘so deserved I know you must be more proud of him than any of us right now’: ‘We are all so proud of Dom’: ‘ost emotional award of the night! Congratulations Ozzy would be blown away by all the love surrounding you right now’.

The 2026 Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony – also know as the ‘early show’ – took place on Sunday afternoon.

It was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. It aired online just before the main show kicked off.

Best Dance Pop Recording was won by Lady Gaga for Abracadabra. Gaga was not present at the ceremony as a note from the artist was read on stage thanking for the award.

Sharon was embraced by guitarist Nuno Bettencourt who also was also honoured

Taking to the mic Yungblud, real name Dominic Richard Harrison, paid tribute to ‘idol’ Ozzy in a foul-mouth speech

He said: ‘To grow up loving an idol , who helps you figure out your identity, not only as a musician, but also a man, is something I really grateful for’

But to then get to know them and honour them at their final show and receive this [his award] is something I am struggling to comprehend, we f*****g love you Ozzy’.

A tearful Sharon watched on as he continued: ‘The last time I saw Ozzy Osbourne, he asked me if there was anything he could do for me, and that the “music was enough”‘

Before adding: ‘God less Ozzy Osbourne and god bless f*****g rock music!’

Following the win Sharon took to Instagram with a clip of Yungblud’s acceptance speech alongside her own gushing tribute.

She said: ‘My Heart is bursting with pride and gratitude. Changes ~ live from Villa Park~ Back to the Beginning just won the @grammys for Best Rock Performance’

Fans also rushed to the comments to celebrate the win

Best R&B Performance went to Kehlani as she beat out Justin Bieber. She thanked Jesus as she said she had never won an award before.

Best Rock Album was won by Never Enough by the band Turnstile. The band hit the stage to thank their ‘family and friends’ adding, ‘We love you.’

The Best Alternative Performance award was given to Alone by The Cure. They were not present to receive their award as they were at a funeral for a band mate.

Best Tropical Latin Album was won by Gloria Estefan as she thanked her husband Emilio Estefan who was also on stage.

The singer said it was incredible she is still working on music 50 years after her debut.

Best Music Video was awarded to Anxiety by Doechii, the stage name of Jaylah Ji’mya Hickmon. She was not there to pick up the award.

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo have won Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the 2026 Grammy Awards for their rendition of Defying Gravity.

FKA Twigs picked up a trophy for Best Dance/Electronic Album award for EUSEXUA

The 68th annual ceremony, widely considered to be ‘Music’s Biggest Night,’ is being broadcast live on CBS and will also be available to stream on Paramount+ starting at 5pm PT / 8pm ET.

Former host of The Daily Show and comedian Trevor Noah returns as host for the sixth consecutive year.

Nominations were announced in November, with 22-time Grammy winning rapper Kendrick Lamar leading the pack with nine nods.

Lady Gaga comes in close second with seven nominations, along with Taylor Swift‘s longtime collaborator Jack Antonoff and renown pop producer Cirkut.