Ellen DeGeneres was once a red carpet correspondent at the Grammy Awards, but now she’s eagerly grooming her replacements. Ellen is sending adorable YouTube sensations Sophie Grace Brownlee and her cousin Rosie to the Grammys on Sunday to conduct red carpet interviews, as they did at last fall’s American Music Awards.
What do you get when you combine Taylor Swift and LL Cool J? A wonderfully surprising comedic duo! Swift and LL recently teamed up for a series of hilarious Grammy promos — Swift is nominated for three awards and is scheduled to perform, while LL will host the show. In the clips, the country cutie and old-school rap star trade back-handed comments at one another.
The first batch of performers revealed for the 2012 Grammy Awards includes superstars Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson and Nicki Minaj. The Recording Academy announced today that Bruno Mars, Foo Fighters and Jason Aldean will also be taking the stage.
Adele is on the road to recovery following vocal cord surgery last November, and will be attending the 2012 Grammy awards ceremony in February. Fingers crossed she’ll be well enough to sing!
December 9, 2011 Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, Givers, and Bonsoir, Catin are just a few of the Acadiana musicians vying for the 'Best of the Beat 2011' awards.
November 29, 2011 Dr. Conrad Murray, convicted in the death of Michael Jackson, was sentenced to four years in prison today, according to MSNBC.com
November 15, 2011 According to Crushable, Adele is recovering nicely from her throat surgery.
August 22, 2011 Songwriter Jerry Leiber, who wrote/co-wrote such hits as "Jailhouse Rock" and "Hound Dog", died today, according to Rolling Stone. He was 78.
Grammy Award Winners Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, official band of the CJ and Debbie Ray Sailaway 2010, will host a benefit concert tonight (7/15) for the Opelousas Boys & Girls Club. The concert will be held at Mojo's Sports Bar inside Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino. Chubby plays from 8pm to 10:30pm.
July 5, 2011 Last night Acadiana was treated to a Fourth Of July performance by The Acadiana Symphony and Grammy winning Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band. Chubby will be the last winner of the Grammy for Best Zydeco/ Cajun recording.
