BLACKPINK's Rosé Performs 'APT.' and Covers The Killers at the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala
BLACKPINK's Rosé performed four songs, including 'APT.,' 'New Trick' and a cover of The Killers' 'Read My Mind,' at the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala in Los Angeles on Nov. 7, Billboard and Star News reported.
Rosé brought 'APT.' to one of Los Angeles' biggest art-world nights. The BLACKPINK member was the musical performer at the 2026 LACMA Art+Film Gala on Nov. 7, which honored Dune director Denis Villeneuve and artist Vija Celmins.
According to Billboard, she played four songs: 'APT.,' her 2024 album track 'Number One Girl,' September single 'New Trick,' and a cover of The Killers' 'Read My Mind.' "This next song is one of my favorite songs to cover," she told the audience before the cover. "Please sing along if you know it." Star News, citing the Los Angeles Times and other outlets, reports it was the first time she performed 'New Trick' live, and that attendees danced during 'APT.'
The gala, co-chaired by Leonardo DiCaprio and LACMA trustee Eva Chow, drew guests including Nicole Kidman, Timothée Chalamet, Anya Taylor-Joy and Kim Kardashian, Billboard reports, and raised a record of nearly $7 million. Actor Park Bo-gum and aespa's NingNing also attended.
Confirmed
- LACMA announced on Oct. 13 that Rosé would be the musical performer at its 2026 Art+Film Gala on Nov. 7, honoring artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, as cited by Top Star News.
- LACMA shared video of Rosé performing 'New Trick' at the gala, according to Billboard.
Reported by other outlets
- Billboard reports Rosé performed four songs: The Killers' 'Read My Mind,' her September single 'New Trick,' her Bruno Mars duet 'APT.' and 'Number One Girl,' citing Vanity Fair for the last two.
- Billboard quotes Rosé introducing the cover: "This next song is one of my favorite songs to cover. Please sing along if you know it."
- Star News, citing the Los Angeles Times and other outlets, reports it was Rosé's first live performance of 'New Trick' and that guests danced during 'APT.'
- Billboard reports this year's gala, co-chaired by Leonardo DiCaprio and LACMA trustee Eva Chow, raised a record of nearly $7 million for the museum.
Sources
- Billboard: ROSÉ of BLACKPINK covers 'One of My Favorite Songs' by The Killers at star-studded LACMA gala (Nov. 9, 2026)
- Star News via Naver: Rosé sings 'APT.' at DiCaprio-hosted gala (Nov. 9, 2026)
- Los Angeles Times: Denis Villeneuve and Vija Celmins honored at LACMA's Art + Film gala (Nov. 8, 2026)
- Top Star News: BLACKPINK expands U.S. activities with Rosé gala, Lisa residency (Nov. 8, 2026)