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LL Cool J To Host 54th Annual Grammy Awards On CBS

The Recording Academy announced Wednesday that LL Cool J is set to host the 54th Annual Grammy Awards on Feb. 12. LL Cool J, who has hosted “The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!” since its inception in 2008, will be the first official host of the show in seven years.

2012/01/18

Eleanor Jackson of La Roux performs at the Glastonbury Festival on June 25, 2010, in Glastonbury, England. (credit: Ian Gavan/Getty Images)

Last.fm Trends: La Roux Goes In For The Kill At Grammys

Dance might not be well represented at the Grammys, but the category is usually filled with heavy hitters. Last year’s titanic Lady Gaga could face a little competition this time around. Last.fm Trends finds out who might topple the pop princess.

CBS Sacramento–2011/01/24

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Eminem, Cee Lo Green Confirmed As 2011 Grammy Performers

Announced Grammy performers for 2011 now include Cee Lo Green, Eminem, Miranda Lambert, Katy Perry and the band Arcade Fire.

CBS Sacramento–2011/01/24

From left, Vampire Weekend's Chris Tomson, Rostam Batmanglij, Chris Baio and Ezra Koenig pose on Oct. 23, 2009, at the Amour hostel in Paris. (credit: Francois Guillot/AFP/Getty Images)

Vampire Weekend Sinks Teeth Into Grammys

Vampire Weekend has been nominated for Best Alternative Music Album at the 2011 Grammy Awards for the group’s sophomore album Contra. This is the band’s first-ever Grammy nomination, so will they have beginner’s luck?

CBS Sacramento–2011/01/24

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Last.fm Trends: Pop Stars Go Head To Head At Grammys

While the Best Rap and Pop albums might cross paths on your playlists, they’re kept pretty separate at The Grammy Awards. Last.fm Trends takes a look at your most popular among the nominees.

CBS Sacramento–2011/01/24

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Jeff Beck, Gorillaz, Laurie Anderson Lead Instrumental Battle At The Grammys

Last.fm Trends points to Laurie Anderson, Jeff Beck and Gorillaz as being the surprising front-runners in the awards race for Best Pop Instrumental Performance. Who’s leading? Click to find out.

CBS Sacramento–2011/01/24

Keith Urban performs surprise concerts for commuters at NYC and Philadelphia Amtrak Stations on Nov. 16, 2010, in New York. (credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Last.fm Trends: A Winning Streak For Keith Urban

He’s been nominated for “‘Til Summer Comes Around,” released on Defying Gravity alongside “Sweet Thing”, his 2009 winning song. Grammy glory looks good for Keith Urban this year.

CBS Sacramento–2011/01/24

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Report: John Mayer Will Host CBS Variety Show

According to a report from perezhilton.com, Grammy nominee John Mayer has reached an agreement with CBS to host a music and comedy show.

CBS Sacramento–2011/01/24

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Eminem Tops Grammys Nods With 10

When Eminem was first nominated for album of the year some 10 years ago for “The Marshall Mathers LP,” it marked a milestone for the Grammys as it chose to honor an album that was considered masterful in its artistry yet morally bankrupt in its values.

2010/12/02

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