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Rihanna Praises Fergie's Booty

Jessica Sager — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:42:27 +0000

Fergie and her booty got the ultimate compliment on the 2012 Grammy red carpet from none other than Rihanna. Fergie, clad in black lingerie and a skintight orange lace dress leaving little to the imagination, earned major props from the ‘We Found Love’ singer. What exactly did Rihanna say?

Nicki Minaj Defends Weird 2012 Grammy Performance

Trent Fitzgerald — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:17:02 +0000

If you are still scratching your heads over Nicki Minaj‘s bizarre Grammy performance on Sunday, don’t worry, you are not alone. The rapper visited Ryan Seacrest’s radio show Monday (Feb. 13) to defend her, um, odd performance.

2012 Grammy Awards: Performance + Show Pictures

Cristin Maher — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 07:19:19 +0000

The 2012 Grammy Awards were chock full of amazing performances, with Bruno Mars opening the show with a vivacious, dance-filled performance of his song ‘Runaway.’ Alicia Keys paid homage to the late Etta James, while fellow soulful diva Jennifer Hudson gave an outstanding tribute performance to Whitney Houston, who died just one night before the 2012 Grammys. Adele made her comeback with a rousing performance of ‘Rolling in the Deep,’ while Chris Brown was also welcomed back with open arms after performing ‘Turn Up the Music’ and ‘Beautiful People.’

Adele, Kanye West Clean House At The 2012 Grammy Awards

DJ Digital — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:07:24 +0000

The 2012 Grammy Awards showed us a few things tonight. For starters, the Best New Artist category award still goes to the artist who you'd least expect to win, as Bon Iver managed to edge out Nicki Minaj, J.Cole, and even dubstep's poster child, Skrillex. It also showed us that hard work and pure talent was definitely the trend this year as Adele and Kanye West each ran away with a sackful of Grammy statues tonight.

Chris Brown Dances Up a Storm at the 2012 Grammy Awards

Trent Fitzgerald — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:49:08 +0000

Chris Brown got the Grammy Awards jumping with a bombastic dance performance. This marks the singer’s return to the center stage since his infamous arrest for assaulting his former girlfriend Rihanna before the Grammys in 2009.

Jay Z + Kanye West Win 2012 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:18:21 +0000

Jay-Z and Kanye West nabbed the 2012 Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance for ‘Otis’ from their blazing hot ‘Watch the Throne’ collaborative album, which dropped in the summer. Sadly, neither the Hova or Yeezy were in attendance to collect their statues at the ceremony, so presenters Fergie and Marc Anthony graciously accepted on their behalf.

Jennifer Hudson Breaks Down in Sobs During Whitney Houston Tribute Rehearsals

Jessica Sager — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:29:57 +0000

We’ve got to hand it to Jennifer Hudson: The girl can perform in the face of tragedy better than most. First she performed a stellar National Anthem following the horrific murders of her mother, brother and nephew.

Now, she’s stepping in to pay tribute to Whitney Houston at tonight’s Grammy ceremony — but it hasn’t been easy for the ‘Dream Girls’ star. She broke down in tears several times during rehearsals.

Nicki Minaj Channels Red Riding Hood + Catholic Church on 2012 Grammy Red Carpet

Jessica Sager — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 01:05:02 +0000

Nicki Minaj is no stranger to fierce, sometimes off-the-wall fashion, but her red carpet ensemble at tonight’s Grammy ceremony is very out there, even for her. Minaj sported a hooded, red silk gown — that looked an awful lot like a scarlet nun’s habit — with beading on the skirt in the shape of a woman’s face. But that wasn’t even the weirdest part. The strangest part of Minaj’s wardrobe choice tonight wasn’t a part of her outfit at all.

2012 Grammy Awards: Red Carpet Pictures

Cristin Maher — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 00:54:49 +0000

Tonight at the 2012 Grammy Awards, pop stars hit the red carpet for pictures prior to the big event. Like any other A-list award show, stars like Adele, Bruno Mars, David Guetta, Kelly Rowland, Wiz Khalifa plus many more hit the red carpet at the 2012 Grammy Awards dressed to the nines.

Watch Sophia Grace 'Turn Her Swag On' With The Cutest Rap Ever [VIDEO]

DJ Digital — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:19:10 +0000

Is it possible for young Sophia Grace to get any cuter? The answer is "yes," because the young YouTube sensation turned things up to a whole new level of adorable by "turning her swag on" in her most recent performance on 'Ellen.' With her cousin/hypegirl Rosie by her side, the duo was informed that they would be handling the red carpet interviews at the Grammy's for Ellen's show just as they did for the AMA's last fall.

Musicians to Protest Grammy Category Cuts Outside Staples Center

Scott Shetler — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:52:16 +0000

While Bruno Mars, Adele, Katy Perry and the rest of the world’s most popular performers celebrate their success inside the Staples Center on Sunday night at the 2012 Grammy Awards, another group of musicians plans to protest outside the arena to express their displeasure at the Recording Academy’s decision to eliminate 31 categories.

Katy Perry Performing, Drake Presenting at the 2012 Grammy Awards

Trent Fitzgerald — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:38:47 +0000

Pop siren Katy Perry has been tapped to perform at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, which are being held in Los Angeles on Feb. 12. This will mark Perry’s first live television performance since splitting from her husband Russell Brand. Not only that, the songbird is nominated for two honors, Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for ‘Firework.’

It's Confirmed! Adele Will Be Performing at the 2012 Grammys

Jessica Sager — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:51:54 +0000

It’s official! Adele is back and better than ever — and she’ll prove it by performing at the Grammys. The velvety-voiced Brit announced her triumphant U.S. return on Twitter this morning (Jan. 31), posting, “Ima be, Ima be singing at the Grammys. It’s been so long I started to forget I was a singer! I [...]