Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood Kicks Off Today with “Grinchmas,” “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.

Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood Kicks Off Today with “Grinchmas,” “Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, Featuring Themed Treats, Exclusive Gifts and Special Moments for the Whole Family; and Continues Daily Through Sunday, January 4 Enjoy a Taste of Who-ville with an All-New Grinchmas-Themed Cafe at Hollywood & Dine, Including the Return of the Popular Who-Hash. Event is Included in the Price of Admission.

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Universal City, California, November 24, 2025 – Universal Studios Hollywood unwraps the fun for guests as their holiday celebration kicks off today. Guests can enjoy the festive décor both in-park and at Universal CityWalk Hollywood along with tasty treats and festive gifts for every member of the family. Holidays at Universal Studios Hollywood continue daily until Sunday, January 4.

In addition to partaking in the theme park’s annual “Grinchmas™” tradition, guests can savor scrumptious fare at the Grinchmas-themed Hollywood & Dine restaurant. The whimsical menu includes:

  • Who-Hash: Loaded tater tots with brisket sauce, grilled onions and dressing
  • Klubwich: Turkey, swiss cheese, ham and bacon topped with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomatoes, served on toasted bread with curly fries
  • Dumpit to Crumpit Onion Rings: Onion rings loaded with chicken, bacon, jalapenos and white queso
  • Who-Wreath Salad: Mixed green salad, candied pecans, apples, raspberries and pomegranate seeds served with raspberry vinaigrette
  • Stick a Doodle Corn Dog: Corn dog coated in cheddar cheese sauce and cereal, served with curly fries
  • Who-B-Q Roast Beastwich: Beef brisket, honey barbecue corn chips, pickles and barbecue sauce on a spiral croissant bun, served with curly fries
  • Gooey Gobble Melt: Turkey and swiss cheese melt with creamy slaw and cranberry aioli, served with curly fries
  • The Roast Beast-less Loaf: Plant-based meatloaf served with roasted brussels sprouts and garlic herb mashed potatoes
  • Max’s Hot Dog: Giant 22” hot dog with chili, cheese and fried potato strings
  • Desserts: Heart Grew 3 Sizes Cookie, 2 Sizes Too Small Cupcake, Grinch™ Donut, Max’s Gingerbread Blondie, Who Pudding, Who-bilation Funnel Cake and Grinchmas Kettle Corn
  • Beverages: Grinch’s™ Heart Lemonade, Who Cold Brew, Who-ville Snowball Fight hot cocoa, Reindeer in Training Ginger Ale, Hot Apple Cider, Classic & spiked hot cocoa

Guests can also find a selection of sweet treats and jolly beverages within Universal Plaza, alongside the “Grinchmas” Who-bilation, complete with a 65-foot topsy-turvy holiday tree. Additionally, a selection of mischievous merchandise featuring The Grinch™ is available for purchase, including new headbands, sleepwear, a backpack, ornaments and Spirit Jerseys.

Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™” casts a spell on the holiday season with festive décor and magical merriment. Hogsmeade’s popular Three Broomsticks™ restaurant serves its English Holiday Meal complete with roasted turkey breast, gravy, stuffing, honey-glazed carrots, roasted brussels sprouts, bacon-wrapped sausage and cranberry glaze. Guests can also cozy up with hot spiced apple cider, hot spiced apple toddy or Hot Butterbeer™.

A new merchandise collection inspired by Christmas in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter features holiday treasures and stocking stuffers such as ornaments, home décor, apparel and a brand-new interactive Pygmy Puff wristlet and shoulder pal, with an opportunity to personalize select gifts for the special witches, wizards and muggles on the list.

Alongside the joyful holiday celebrations at SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, guests can find a selection of seasonal merchandise for purchase and an exclusive Power-Up Band™ offer. The ideal stocking stuffer gift, fans can enjoy a special discount on a second interactive Power-Up Band when they purchase one at the regular retail price in the same transaction. Restrictions apply.

Additionally, an all-new “Holidays at Universal” collection featuring Spirit Jerseys from fan-favorite brands is available. These include designs featuring “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,” “Hello Kitty” and DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek, plus legendary Universal Pictures films Back to the Future and Jaws, which are celebrating their 40th and 50th anniversaries, respectively. Guests can also purchase select items from the “Holidays at Universal” collection by visiting the all-new online store, shopUniversal.com.

For the ultimate Universal Studios Hollywood fan, an Annual Pass makes the perfect gift, especially with the 2026 opening of the highly anticipated “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” roller coaster. Plus, for a limited time, guests receive three additional months free with a purchase of any new Annual Pass. Check out the 2026 Event Guide to see what’s in store for the new year.

Holidays will also resonate throughout Universal Citywalk with live entertainment as well as a Wicked: For Good-themed holiday tree. Guests can watch the much anticipated blockbuster movie now at Universal Cinema and receive $5 parking with purchase of a same day movie ticket.

Limited time drinks and treats can be enjoyed by all at some of Universal CityWalk’s favorite dining establishments, including VIVO Italian KitchenAntojitos Cocina MexicanaVoodoo DoughnutNBC Sports Grill & BrewThe Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen and the Hello Kitty® and Friends Cafe.

For the ultimate shopper, Universal CityWalk offers a treasure trove of shops where unique holiday gifts awaits, including NBA StoreLINE FRIENDS SQUARE, Universal Studio StoreProduction Central and Cartooniversal, which features fandom favorites from Wicked: For Good and Jurassic World to Universal Monsters and Illumination’s Minions, among others.

Guests must be 21 years or older and have a valid photo ID to purchase or drink alcoholic beverages.

More information is available at www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com. Like Universal Studios Hollywood on Facebook and follow @UniStudios on Instagram and X.

Admission to Universal CityWalk is free.

2026 GRAMMY Awards Nominations Revealed: A Celebration Of A Landmark Year In Music.

FROM BREAKTHROUGH NEWCOMERS TO MODERN ICONS, THIS YEAR’S NOMINEES CAPTURE THE CREATIVITY DRIVING MUSIC FORWARD.

SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (NOV. 7, 2025) — Topping the list of nominees for the upcoming 2026 GRAMMY
Awards® are Kendrick Lamar (9), Cirkut (7), Jack Antonoff (7), Lady Gaga (7), Bad Bunny (6), Leon Thomas (6),  Sabrina Carpenter  (6), Serban Ghenea (6), Andrew Watt (5), Clipse (5), Doechii (5),
Sounwave (5), SZA (5), Turnstile (5), and Tyler, The Creator (5). As the only peer-voted music award, the GRAMMY Awards® are selected by the Recording Academy®’s Voting Membership body of music makers who represent all genres and creative disciplines, including recording artists, songwriters, composers, producers, mixers, and engineers. The nominees were announced via a livestream event on live.GRAMMY.com and YouTube .

“The GRAMMY Awards are our opportunity to honor the people who make this community so vibrant and this year’s nominees remind us of the incredible talent that is driving music forward,” said Harvey Mason jr., CEO of the Recording Academy. “From emerging talent to influential icons, these nominees reflect today’s broad and diverse musical landscape, and I am excited to celebrate them in the coming weeks ahead and on Music’s Biggest Night®.” 

This year’s eligibility period includes recordings released between Aug. 31, 2024 – Aug. 30, 2025. The final round of GRAMMY voting, which will determine GRAMMY winners, will take place Dec. 12, 2025 – Jan. 5, 2026. The GRAMMY Awards will return to Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena on Sun, Feb. 1, 2026, and will broadcast live on the CBS Television Network and streaming on Paramount+* at 8-11:30 p.m. ET/5-8:30 p.m. PT. Prior to the Telecast, the GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony® will be held at the Peacock Theater at 12:30 p.m. PT and will be streamed live on live.GRAMMY.com and the Recording Academy’s YouTube channel. The 2026 GRAMMY Awards will be produced by Fulwell Entertainment for the Recording Academy. Ben Winston, Raj Kapoor and Jesse Collins are executive producers.  

The following is a sampling of nominations from the GRAMMY Awards’ 12 Fields and 95 Categories. For a complete nominations list, visit GRAMMY.com. GRAMMY season media assets are available here  Follow the Recording Academy on Instagram, Threads,  Facebook, TikTok , and LinkedIn, and use #GRAMMYS to join the conversation.

Record Of The Year
“DtMF” – Bad Bunny
“Manchild”– Sabrina Carpenter 
“Anxiety” – Doechii 
“WILDFLOWER” – Billie Eilish
“Abracadabra”– Lady Gaga 
“luther”– Kendrick Lamar With SZA
“The Subway” – Chappell Roan
“APT.” – ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
 

Album Of The Year
DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS – Bad Bunny
SWAG – Justin Bieber 
Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter 
Let God Sort Em Out – Clipse, Pusha T & Malice 
MAYHEM – Lady Gaga 
GNX – Kendrick Lamar
MUTT – Leon Thomas
CHROMAKOPIA – Tyler, The Creator

Song Of The Year
“Abracadabra”– Lady Gaga, Henry Walter & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Lady Gaga) 
“Anxiety” – Jaylah Hickmon, songwriter (Doechii)
“APT.” – Amy Allen, Christopher Brody Brown, Rogét Chahayed, Omer Fedi, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars,
Chae Young Park, Theron Thomas & Henry Walter, songwriters (ROSÉ, Bruno Mars)
“DtMF” – Marco Daniel Borrero, Scott Dittrich, Benjamin Falik, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, Hugo René
Sención Sanabria, Tyler Thomas Spry & Roberto José Rosado Torres, songwriters (Bad Bunny)
“Golden [From “KPop Demon Hunters”]” – EJAE & Mark Sonnenblick, songwriters (HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI)
“luther”– Jack Antonoff, Roshwita Larisha Bacha, Matthew Bernard, Scott Bridgeway, Sam Dew, Ink, Kendrick Lamar, Solána Rowe, Mark Anthony Spears & Kamasi Washington, songwriters (Kendrick Lamar With SZA)
“Manchild”– Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff & Sabrina Carpenter, songwriters (Sabrina Carpenter)
“WILDFLOWER” – Billie Eilish O’Connell & Finneas O’Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish) 

Best New Artist
Olivia Dean
KATSEYE
The Marias
Addison Rae
sombr
Leon Thomas
Alex Warren
Lola Young

Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical
Dan Auerbach
Cirkut 
Dijon
Blake Mills
Sounwave

Songwriter Of The Year, Non-Classical
Amy Allen
Edgar Barrera
Jessie Jo Dillon
Tobias Jesso Jr.
Laura Veltz

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“Defying Gravity”–Cynthia Erivo & Ariana Grande 
“Golden [From “KPop Demon Hunters”]” – HUNTR/X: EJAE, Audrey Nuna, REI AMI
“Gabriela” – KATSEYE
“APT.” – ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
“30 For 30” – SZA With Kendrick Lamar

Best Pop Vocal Album
SWAG –Justin Bieber 
Man’s Best Friend – Sabrina Carpenter 
Something Beautiful – Miley Cyrus 
MAYHEM – Lady Gaga 
I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 2) – Teddy Swims 

Best Dance Pop Recording
“Bluest Flame” – Selena Gomez & benny blanco 
“Abracadabra” – Lady Gaga 
“Midnight Sun” – Zara Larsson  
“Just Keep Watching (From “F1® The Movie”)” – Tate McRae
“Illegal” – PinkPantheress  

Best Rock Song
“As Alive As You Need Me To Be” – Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, songwriters (Nine Inch Nails) 
“Caramel” – Vessel1 & Vessel2, songwriters (Sleep Token)
“Glum” – Daniel James & Hayley Williams, songwriters (Hayley Williams)
“NEVER ENOUGH” – Daniel Fang, Franz Lyons, Pat McCrory, Meg Mills & Brendan Yates, songwriters (Turnstile)
“Zombie” – Dominic Harrison & Matt Schwartz, songwriters (YUNGBLUD) 
 
Best Alternative Music Album
SABLE, fABLE – Bon Iver 
Songs Of A Lost World – The Cure 
DON’T TAP THE GLASS – Tyler, The Creator 
moisturizer – Wet Leg 
Ego Death At A Bachelorette Party – Hayley Williams 
 
Best R&B Performance
“YUKON” – Justin Bieber
“It Depends” – Chris Brown Featuring Bryson Tiller
“Folded” – Kehlani
“MUTT (Live From NPR’s Tiny Desk)” – Leon Thomas
“Heart Of A Woman” – Summer Walker 

Best Rap Album
Let God Sort Em Out – Clipse, Pusha T & Malice
GLORIOUS  – GloRilla
God Does Like Ugly – JID
GNX – Kendrick Lamar
CHROMAKOPIA – Tyler, The Creator

Best Country Solo Performance
“Nose On The Grindstone” – Tyler Childers
“Good News” – Shaboozey
“Bad As I Used To Be [From “F1® The Movie”]” – Chris Stapleton 
“I Never Lie” – Zach Top 
“Somewhere Over Laredo” – Lainey Wilson 

Best Americana Album
BIG MONEY – Jon Batiste
Bloom – Larkin Poe 
Last Leaf On The Tree – Willie Nelson
So Long Little Miss Sunshine – Molly Tuttle 
Middle – Jesse Welles  

Best Latin Pop Album
Cosa Nuestra – Rauw Alejandro
BOGOTÁ (DELUXE) – Andrés Cepeda 
Tropicoqueta – KAROL G
Cancionera – Natalia Lafourcade  
¿Y ahora qué? – Alejandro Sanz 

Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media (Includes Film And Television)
How To Train Your Dragon – John Powell, composer 
Severance: Season 2 – Theodore Shapiro, composer 
Sinners – Ludwig Göransson, composer 
Wicked – John Powell & Stephen Schwartz, composers 
The Wild Robot – Kris Bowers, composer
 

*Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service, as well as on-demand. Paramount+ Essential subscribers will not have the option to stream live, but will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs.

ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals. Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music’s history while investing in its future through the GRAMMY Museum ® , advocates on behalf of music creators , supports music people in times of need through MusiCares ®, and celebrates artistic excellence through the GRAMMY Awards — music’s only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world’s leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.
 
For more information about the GRAMMY Awards and the Recording Academy, please visit GRAMMY.com and RecordingAcademy.com . For breaking news and exclusive content, “like” Recording Academy on Facebook , and join the Recording Academys social communities on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, and LinkedIn . For media assets, please visit the Recording Academy Press Room .

Universal Studios Hollywood Debuts a Dynamic 2026 Slate.

Universal Studios Hollywood Debuts a Dynamic 2026 Slate, From Thrilling Special and Seasonal Events to the Highly Anticipated Arrival of Its First-Ever, High-Speed Outdoor Roller Coaster “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift” Guests are Invited to Enjoy These Offerings Plus Exclusive Pass Member Events with the Purchase of a 12-Month Annual Pass, and For a Limited Time, Receive Three Bonus Months Free for a Total of 15 Months.

Universal City, California, November 6, 2025 – 2026 is shaping up to be a stellar year at Universal Studios Hollywood and the Southern California theme park destination is sharing its mighty 2026 Event Calendar to help guests plan their Best Day in L.A. as they gear up to enjoy a variety of unique events, fan-favorite seasonal activities and the arrival of its high-speed outdoor roller coaster, “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.”

What better way to experience all that Universal Studios Hollywood has to offer than with a coveted Annual Pass. Plus, for a limited time with the purchase of a new 12-month Annual Pass, guests enjoy three additional months free for a total of 15 months of fun, now through April 8, 2026 (restrictions apply).

A great holiday gift or stocking stuffer, Universal Studios Hollywood’s Annual Pass offers member exclusive perks throughout the year, including dedicated events and opportunities from Park Takeovers and Appreciation Days to collectible giveaways and special ticket offers to such popular seasonal events as Halloween Horror Nights and Universal Fan Fest Nights, as well as discounts within the theme park and at Universal CityWalk Hollywood. The must-have Platinum Annual Pass includes the coveted after 3pm Universal Express access to each ride, attraction and seated show with a shorter wait time (restrictions apply).

Visit UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for details and to purchase. Blockout dates and restrictions apply.

The return of its popular Mega Movie Summer and fan-favorites events, Butterbeer Season and Back to Hogwarts within “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,™” are just a few examples of the adventure ahead.

At a glance, here’s what to expect in 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood:

Universal Studios Hollywood Debuts a Dynamic 2026 Slate.

Universal Studios Hollywood Debuts a Dynamic 2026 Slate, From Thrilling Special and Seasonal Events to the Highly Anticipated Arrival of Its First-Ever, High-Speed Outdoor Roller Coaster “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift”Guests are Invited to Enjoy These Offerings Plus Exclusive Pass Member Events with the Purchase of a 12-Month Annual Pass, and For a Limited Time, Receive Three Bonus Months Free for a Total of 15 Months.

Universal City, California, November 6, 2025 – 2026 is shaping up to be a stellar year at Universal Studios Hollywood and the Southern California theme park destination is sharing its mighty 2026 Event Calendar to help guests plan their Best Day in L.A. as they gear up to enjoy a variety of unique events, fan-favorite seasonal activities and the arrival of its high-speed outdoor roller coaster, “Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift.”

What better way to experience all that Universal Studios Hollywood has to offer than with a coveted Annual Pass. Plus, for a limited time with the purchase of a new 12-month Annual Pass, guests enjoy three additional months free for a total of 15 months of fun, now through April 8, 2026 (restrictions apply).

A great holiday gift or stocking stuffer, Universal Studios Hollywood’s Annual Pass offers member exclusive perks throughout the year, including dedicated events and opportunities from Park Takeovers and Appreciation Days to collectible giveaways and special ticket offers to such popular seasonal events as Halloween Horror Nights and Universal Fan Fest Nights, as well as discounts within the theme park and at Universal CityWalk Hollywood. The must-have Platinum Annual Pass includes the coveted after 3pm Universal Express access to each ride, attraction and seated show with a shorter wait time (restrictions apply).

Visit UniversalStudiosHollywood.com for details and to purchase. Blockout dates and restrictions apply.

The return of its popular Mega Movie Summer and fan-favorites events, Butterbeer Season and Back to Hogwarts within “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter,™” are just a few examples of the adventure ahead.

At a glance, here’s what to expect in 2026 at Universal Studios Hollywood: