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Diplo takes a different kind of path to Grammys
Don't bother calling Diplo if you want to make something that sounds like a Diplo record. He's not interested. "Producers in L.A. were hitting me up: ...
Black Keys ready for Grammys with 5 nominations
The Black Keys still feel like the black sheep of the Grammy Awards. "It's unexpected. I don't think we'll ever get used to this stuff," singer and ...
Davis gala 'bittersweet' year after Houston death
Last year, Whitney Houston died hours before Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy gala. This year, the music executive says she'll be remembered. "In saying ...
Music teachers now eligible for new Grammy honor
Music teachers are now eligible for a Grammy honor of their own. Recording Academy president Neil Portnow says the group has established a music ...
Breasts, buttocks banned by CBS from Grammys
CBS is asking stars not to bare too much skin at the Grammy Awards on Sunday. The network requests that "buttocks and female breasts are adequately ...
Video game composer taking 'Journey' to Grammys
Austin Wintory still can't wrap his head around the fact that he's up against "Star Wars" composer John Williams for a Grammy Award. "Thank God I've ...
For best musical theater Grammy, a vet vs. newbie
David Alan Grier would obviously love to win a Grammy when the awards are handed out this weekend. It's a small part of his master plan. If he wins ...
Elton John, Mumford & Sons to pay tribute to Helm
Elton John and Mumford & Sons will hit the Grammys stage to pay tribute to Levon Helm. The Recording Academy announced Wednesday that T Bone Burnett, ...
Grammys face more criticism with unknown nominee
Chances are you never heard of Al Walser before his surprise Grammy nomination for best dance recording. Even more surprising? Neither had most Grammy ...
A Grammy maybe? Carly Rae Jepsen heads for gold
Carly Rae Jepsen's "Call Me Maybe" became the soundtrack for endless viral online fun last year: U.S. infantry soldiers lip-synched to it in ...
Grammy Predictions: fun.? Frank Ocean? Black Keys?
Adele dominated last year's Grammy Awards, but this year there isn't a clear winner in sight. That's because a slew of acts are up for top prizes, ...
Sting, Rihanna, Mars, Clarkson to sing at Grammys
Sting, Rihanna and Bruno Mars will hit the stage for a special performance at next week's Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy announced Monday that ...
The Lumineers ride folk rock wave to Grammys
Even the members of The Lumineers are puzzled by the success of their song "Ho Hey" and their sudden rise to fame after years on the road. The song ...
Corea competes against himself at Grammys
Chick Corea took the unusual step of releasing four major recordings last year covering a wide gamut of music — everything from solo piano ...
Engagement, Grammy nods makes Clarkson 'Stronger'
Kelly Clarkson says she's extremely happy she's nominated for three Grammy Awards, but there's something else the pop singer is more thrilled about: ...
Hunter Hayes follows own path to Grammy noms
Being nominated for three Grammy Awards has only emboldened Hunter Hayes to take chances. Hayes played every instrument on his self-titled debut ...
Producer behind fun. takes center stage at Grammys
When music producer Jeff Bhasker — the mastermind behind fun.'s breakthrough — had thoughts of becoming a musician, the high school student in the ...
Frank Ocean, Maroon 5, Keys to perform at Grammys
All five nominees for album of the year at this year's Grammys will perform at the awards show next month. The Recording Academy announced Thursday ...
CBS to air special on Houston's death and Grammys
CBS says it will air a behind-the-scenes look at how Whitney Houston's death affected the 2012 Grammy Awards. The hour-long special, titled "The ...
Nicki Minaj isn't sweating lack of Grammy nods
Despite having a big year in music, Nicki Minaj didn't receive any Grammy nominations. Not a problem, she says. "I've gotten tons of awards and I ...
Justin Timberlake to perform at Grammys on Feb. 10
Justin Timberlake will be rocking that suit and tie at the Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy announced Wednesday that Timberlake will perform at ...
White, Underwood, Lumineers to perform at Grammys
Grammy nominees Jack White, Carrie Underwood and the Lumineers will hit the Grammys stage next month. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that ...
Q&A: fun. lead singer on Grammy nods, tour, life
Fun. is learning to have fun — with less alcohol and more sleep. Lead singer Nate Ruess says the band's successful year has taught him "that I need ...
Adorned by the Grammys: Miguel has breakthrough
When record executive Mark Pitts heard "Sure Thing," a song Miguel wrote for possible inclusion on an album by Usher, Pitts felt there was something ...
Grammy nods show Anthony Hamilton still relevant
When Anthony Hamilton released his fifth album in December 2011, it didn't receive the same amount of attention his previous efforts did. So he was ...