Who will nab the bids when the nominees for the 52nd Grammy Awards are announced on Wednesday? It's been a banner year for music, so there's no clear front-runner, but there will be plenty of familiar faces in the running for multiple awards. Full Article at Toronto Star

The Raggamuffin Music Festival is pleased to announce LAURYN HILL will join the 2010 bill. Lauryn Hill, an American recording artist, musician, producer and actress established her reputation in the hip-hop world as the lone female member of the Fugees. Full Article at Scoop - New Zealand News

Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, having kept the release of Michael Jackson concert pic "This Is It" out of the fourth quarter to give theaters a longer window, will tie the DVD and Blu-ray discs to the Grammy Awards with a Jan. 26... Full Article at Variety

Who will nab the bids when the nominees for the 52nd Grammy Awards are announced on Dec. 2? Its been a banner year for music, so there's no clear frontrunner, but there will be plenty of familiar faces in the running for multiple awards. Full Article at OH NO THEY DIDN'T

“And the ‘Record of the Year’ is…” Diana Ross stands on the stage of the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. It’s 26 February 1985, the evening of the 27th Annual Grammy Awards. Full Article at PopMatters

Always one of the more controversial categories, best new artist remains, perhaps, the most difficult Grammy field to get just right. The vaguely defined category is open to interpretation. Full Article at Los Angeles Times

A numb fury resides at the heart of Rihanna's new album, "Rated R" — and it comes swelling to the surface almost instantly. Full Article at NorthJersey.com

She's won five Grammy Awards, but is Mariah Carey ready for Oscar? Eh, probably not. Full Article at HitFix

2009-11-23 17:01:04 - of WorldDirect. Full Article at PR-Inside.com

Chris Brown, 20, dated the “Disturbia” singer for a year until the assault incident in February. He was arrested on Feb. 8 in Los Angeles on suspicion of making criminal threats against his fellow R&B singer Rihanna after a late-night dispute. Full Article at The Money Times

It's been more than 10 months since Rihanna missed her scheduled performance at February's Grammy Awards due to her assault at the hands of then boyfriend Chris Brown. Full Article at VH1

Rihanna, whose new album is set for release Monday, is expected to perform at Sunday's American Music Awards. Full Article at CNN

The famous white glove worn by Michael Jackson when he performed Billie Jean at the Grammy Awards in 1983 is seen on display at 'Michael Jackson: The Official Exhibition' held at the 02 Arena on October 26, 2009 in London, England. Full Article at WETM 18 - NY

POP Rihanna “Rated R” Def Jam The truth of the matter is Rihanna’s latest album would have received plenty of attention even if then-boyfriend Chris Brown hadn’t assaulted her the night before this year’s Grammy Awards. Full Article at The Oakland Press

The 2009 American Music Awards were announced back on October 13 by Adam Lambert, Paula Abdul, and Snoop Dogg in Beverly Hills. The winners will be presented their awards Sunday night, November 22. Full Article at Associated Content

Atlanta's piano-pounding, head-shaking Hovie Lister put Indiana farm boy Bill Gaither on the gospel road in the 1950s. Full Article at AccessAtlanta

R&B singer Chris Brown is scheduled to appear before a judge Thursday for a progress-report hearing following his guilty plea to a charge that he assaulted his then-girlfriend, pop singer Rihanna, after a pre- Grammy Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. any... Full Article at L.A. Daily News

The teenager confirmed reports he'd formed an offshoot band last month (Oct09) and he's already all set to present the act to fans. But he won't be leaving his brothers and bandmates out of the big debut - Kevin and Joe Jonas will introduce the act. Full Article at OK! Magazine

Mike Bresnahan covers the Lakers for The Times and ties up loose ends on the day of his self-designated "Lakers game of the week." The Lakers play host to Chicago tonight. Here's the difference between Los Angeles and Chicago. Full Article at Los Angeles Times