Lady Gaga Shocks the Grammys with Mesmerizing Performance of 'Abracadabra'
In a show-stopping performance that brought her entire "Mayhem" era to a triumphant close, Lady Gaga electrified the 2026 Grammy Awards stage with her soaring rendition of the hit single "Abracadabra". The singer-songwriter, who has been nominated for an impressive seven awards at this year's ceremony, took home the trophy for Best Dance Pop Recording soon after.
The performance itself was a masterclass in dramatic storytelling. Gaga emerged from the shadows clad in a glittering ensemble featuring a jacket covered in crimson feathers above a scaly skirt, and her face peeked out from behind a broken basket cage. As she belted out the song's catchy hooks, the camera swooped and spun around her, capturing every mesmerizing moment of the performance.
The "Abracadabra" video, which premiered last year during an unexpected commercial break, serves as a clever setup for this very performance. The video itself was an early indication that Gaga would be shaking things up at this year's ceremony, with the artist boldly declaring, "The category is dance or die".
Gaga's incredible run of performances and nominations comes as no surprise to fans who have long admired her tireless dedication to pushing boundaries in music. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, she revealed that without years of experience honed through various musical endeavors – including stints as a jazz singer and work on the album Artpop – she might not have been able to bring "Mayhem" to life.
"It was a sign of my health as a musician," Gaga explained. "One of the things I'm most grateful for is gaining all my artistic faculties back to make this record." This latest Grammy win marks another milestone in an already impressive discography, cementing Gaga's status as one of music's most innovative and fearless performers.
In a show-stopping performance that brought her entire "Mayhem" era to a triumphant close, Lady Gaga electrified the 2026 Grammy Awards stage with her soaring rendition of the hit single "Abracadabra". The singer-songwriter, who has been nominated for an impressive seven awards at this year's ceremony, took home the trophy for Best Dance Pop Recording soon after.
The performance itself was a masterclass in dramatic storytelling. Gaga emerged from the shadows clad in a glittering ensemble featuring a jacket covered in crimson feathers above a scaly skirt, and her face peeked out from behind a broken basket cage. As she belted out the song's catchy hooks, the camera swooped and spun around her, capturing every mesmerizing moment of the performance.
The "Abracadabra" video, which premiered last year during an unexpected commercial break, serves as a clever setup for this very performance. The video itself was an early indication that Gaga would be shaking things up at this year's ceremony, with the artist boldly declaring, "The category is dance or die".
Gaga's incredible run of performances and nominations comes as no surprise to fans who have long admired her tireless dedication to pushing boundaries in music. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, she revealed that without years of experience honed through various musical endeavors – including stints as a jazz singer and work on the album Artpop – she might not have been able to bring "Mayhem" to life.
"It was a sign of my health as a musician," Gaga explained. "One of the things I'm most grateful for is gaining all my artistic faculties back to make this record." This latest Grammy win marks another milestone in an already impressive discography, cementing Gaga's status as one of music's most innovative and fearless performers.
her 'Abracadabra' performance is pure magic 
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Lady Gaga is literally a superstar! I mean, have you seen that performance? It was like she was on fire... or should I say, on stage with a thousand sparkles? 
The way she gets into character, it's like she's totally immersed in her music. And that song "Abracadabra" is just infectious - I found myself singing along at home! 
I'm so glad she won that award too, it's about time someone recognizes all her hard work. 
! Lady Gaga is killing the game with her 7 nominations this year, no wonder she took home that trophy for Best Dance Pop Recording 
. Her performance was straight fire 
, 30% increase in monthly listeners alone! That commercial break was genius 
. Her album "Mayhem" debuted at number one on the Billboard charts 
and we can't even begin to talk about her incredible impact on social media 
. Gaga's ability to connect with her fans through her music is truly inspiring, and this latest win is a well-deserved recognition of her hard work and artistry 
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. I love how she wowed us with her "Abracadabra" performance, but it would've been even more epic if we could've seen the whole thing from start to finish without having to rewind 
. And, honestly, that new 'best of' reel is kinda distracting - I just wanna focus on the actual performances, you know? 
i mean, who else can make a song about magic feel so real?!? 
and can we talk about how much energy she had on stage?!? Gaga is literally a superhero