Drake Will Release New Single to Coincide With Grammys

Drake performs during the Made In America Festival in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Though Drake's is nominated for three Grammys, including Best Rap Album for Take Care, the rapper is going to extra lengths to make the night of the awards show his own by releasing a new single. According to Billboard, the Canadian singer and rapper is releasing "Started From the Bottom" on February 10th, the same night as the Grammys. The song will offer the first hint of what to expect on Drake's forthcoming third album. The rapper linked up with Director X last month in Toronto to shoot what is presumed to be a video for the new single.

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Drake is also up for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for "The Motto" and "HYFR," respectively. He had a busy 2012, memorably brawling with Chris Brown at a New York night club last summer, but he also found time to work on a new posthumous Aaliyah project and graduate from high school.

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Drake Will Release New Single to Coincide With Grammys

Drake performs during the Made In America Festival in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Though Drake's is nominated for three Grammys, including Best Rap Album for Take Care, the rapper is going to extra lengths to make the night of the awards show his own by releasing a new single. According to Billboard, the Canadian singer and rapper is releasing "Started From the Bottom" on February 10th, the same night as the Grammys. The song will offer the first hint of what to expect on Drake's forthcoming third album. The rapper linked up with Director X last month in Toronto to shoot what is presumed to be a video for the new single.

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Drake is also up for Best Rap Song and Best Rap Performance for "The Motto" and "HYFR," respectively. He had a busy 2012, memorably brawling with Chris Brown at a New York night club last summer, but he also found time to work on a new posthumous Aaliyah project and graduate from high school.

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Alicia Keys, Maroon 5 and Frank Ocean Added to Grammys Lineup

Alicia Keys, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Frank OceanMichael Buckner/Getty Images for The Painted Turtle Camp; Kevin Winter/Getty Images; Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images

Maroon 5 and Alicia Keys will team up for a special performance at this year's Grammy Awards, with rising R&B star Frank Ocean also slated to perform when the show airs live on February 10th.

While Keys isn't up for any awards this year – her latest effort Girl On Fire will be eligible next year – Maroon 5 is up for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for "Payphone," while their record Overexposed will compete for best Pop Vocal Album. Ocean nabbed an impressive six nods, including Best New Artist, Record of the Year for "Thinkin Bout You," and his debut Channel Orange is up for Album of the Year and Best Urban Contemporary Album.

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The Grammys also announced their first wave of presenters, a list that includes actor Neil Patrick Harris, Carly Rae Jepsen, Katy Perry, Tim McGraw and Keith Urban.

Ocean, Keys and Maroon 5 join an already impressive Grammys lineup, which will feature Justin Timberlake along with performances from nominees like Jack White, Taylor Swift, Mumford & Sons, fun., Rihanna, Carrie Underwood, the Lumineers and the Black Keys. You can check out this year's other nominees as well.

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What’s Adele’s Next Move After Storming the Grammys?

Adele poses with her six awards at the 54th Grammy Awards.FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

In January, Adele made one of the most important decisions of her career: While recovering from surgery to remove a polyp from her vocal cords, she agreed to perform her biggest hit, "Rolling in the Deep," during the Grammy Awards. Even for the brightest new star the music business has produced in years, the move paid off in a major way: Following the death of Whitney Houston, 40 million people tuned in to the February 12th broadcast, the show's largest audience since 1984. Adele's bravura performance and charmingly plain-spoken speeches ("I've got a bit o' snot!") stole the show, leading to a record-breaking 730,000 fans buying her smash album, 21, the following week. "The Whitney thing definitely added far more poignancy to the whole evening, but it was a dream come true for us," says her manager, Jonathan Dickins. "Adele's natural, but it was nervous for her. It takes guts and a certain character to go back in after not singing publicly for five months, and come back for the first time and do the Grammys."

Until a few weeks ago, Adele planned to follow up her breakthrough year by doing, well, pretty much nothing. Last fall she canceled an arena tour due to her vocal injury. Up through the Grammys, she basically disappeared, recently telling Vogue she planned "a four- or five-year" break – spending the time with her new boyfriend in the country home she rented in West Sussex, England, and working on new songs.

That was frustrating news for fans – and concert promoters, who say the singer could pull in millions of dollars per show. "She'll sell every ticket, every show, worldwide," says Andy Cirzan, vice president of concerts for Chicago's Jam Productions. "I have a standing offer for multiple nights here at the United Center."

But now her manager tells Rolling Stone that a 2012 tour is still on the table, depending on Adele's health. "She's loved the touring she's done in the past," says Dickins, who was planning to talk to Adele about her post- Grammy plans at press time. "At the same time, we want to make sure we can get through it properly." Adds Dr. Steven Zeitels, the Harvard University specialist who conducted her surgery in November, "From everything I see thus far, she has a choice of what to do. Her vocal cords aren't going to get in the way."

While Adele sounded healthy on the Grammys, Dickins warns that doesn't mean she's automatically ready to tour. "That's one song, performed for three minutes 40 seconds, once," he says. "It's not an hour and a half, four times a week. It's a big difference. We still have to be mindful of nursing that voice back to full fitness."

In an era when records almost never sell more than 700,000 copies in a given week – the last was Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV – and even the biggest stars, from Lady Gaga to Coldplay, tend to quickly drop out of the Top 40, Adele's continued blockbuster sales are especially remarkable. In the year since 21 first hit shelves, the LP has moved more than 7.3 million copies in the U.S., spun off three Number One singles, and won the singer six Grammys, including Song, Record and Album of the Year. "We were expecting some kind of surge, but this is just unreal," says Ish Cuebas, vice president of music merchandising for record chain Trans World Entertainment.

How did she do it? One major explanation is that her music was able to cross over to basically every radio format. "The industry would be a lot better off if we found 10 more artists like her, who had that ability to connect with fans," says Scott Greer, senior vice president for Sony-owned Columbia Records, whose staff planned a yearlong marketing campaign that peaked with the Grammys.

Her label plans to roll out one more single from 21: "Rumour Has It." After that? "She's free to do whatever moves her," says Rick Rubin, who produced five songs on 21. "The reason she's good is she only does what moves her. Which I think ensures whatever she chooses to do next will be really, really good."

This story is from the March 15, 2012 issue of Rolling Stone.

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What’s Adele’s Next Move After Storming the Grammys?

Adele poses with her six awards at the 54th Grammy Awards.FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP/Getty Images

In January, Adele made one of the most important decisions of her career: While recovering from surgery to remove a polyp from her vocal cords, she agreed to perform her biggest hit, "Rolling in the Deep," during the Grammy Awards. Even for the brightest new star the music business has produced in years, the move paid off in a major way: Following the death of Whitney Houston, 40 million people tuned in to the February 12th broadcast, the show's largest audience since 1984. Adele's bravura performance and charmingly plain-spoken speeches ("I've got a bit o' snot!") stole the show, leading to a record-breaking 730,000 fans buying her smash album, 21, the following week. "The Whitney thing definitely added far more poignancy to the whole evening, but it was a dream come true for us," says her manager, Jonathan Dickins. "Adele's natural, but it was nervous for her. It takes guts and a certain character to go back in after not singing publicly for five months, and come back for the first time and do the Grammys."

Until a few weeks ago, Adele planned to follow up her breakthrough year by doing, well, pretty much nothing. Last fall she canceled an arena tour due to her vocal injury. Up through the Grammys, she basically disappeared, recently telling Vogue she planned "a four- or five-year" break – spending the time with her new boyfriend in the country home she rented in West Sussex, England, and working on new songs.

That was frustrating news for fans – and concert promoters, who say the singer could pull in millions of dollars per show. "She'll sell every ticket, every show, worldwide," says Andy Cirzan, vice president of concerts for Chicago's Jam Productions. "I have a standing offer for multiple nights here at the United Center."

But now her manager tells Rolling Stone that a 2012 tour is still on the table, depending on Adele's health. "She's loved the touring she's done in the past," says Dickins, who was planning to talk to Adele about her post- Grammy plans at press time. "At the same time, we want to make sure we can get through it properly." Adds Dr. Steven Zeitels, the Harvard University specialist who conducted her surgery in November, "From everything I see thus far, she has a choice of what to do. Her vocal cords aren't going to get in the way."

While Adele sounded healthy on the Grammys, Dickins warns that doesn't mean she's automatically ready to tour. "That's one song, performed for three minutes 40 seconds, once," he says. "It's not an hour and a half, four times a week. It's a big difference. We still have to be mindful of nursing that voice back to full fitness."

In an era when records almost never sell more than 700,000 copies in a given week – the last was Lil Wayne's Tha Carter IV – and even the biggest stars, from Lady Gaga to Coldplay, tend to quickly drop out of the Top 40, Adele's continued blockbuster sales are especially remarkable. In the year since 21 first hit shelves, the LP has moved more than 7.3 million copies in the U.S., spun off three Number One singles, and won the singer six Grammys, including Song, Record and Album of the Year. "We were expecting some kind of surge, but this is just unreal," says Ish Cuebas, vice president of music merchandising for record chain Trans World Entertainment.

How did she do it? One major explanation is that her music was able to cross over to basically every radio format. "The industry would be a lot better off if we found 10 more artists like her, who had that ability to connect with fans," says Scott Greer, senior vice president for Sony-owned Columbia Records, whose staff planned a yearlong marketing campaign that peaked with the Grammys.

Her label plans to roll out one more single from 21: "Rumour Has It." After that? "She's free to do whatever moves her," says Rick Rubin, who produced five songs on 21. "The reason she's good is she only does what moves her. Which I think ensures whatever she chooses to do next will be really, really good."

This story is from the March 15, 2012 issue of Rolling Stone.

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Grammys a Bittersweet Occasion for Bruce Springteen and the E Street Band

Steven Van Zandt and his wife Maureen arrive at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

By the end of a more than three-hour telecast dominated by Adele's deserved triumph and the shock over the loss of Whitney Houston, it was almost easy to forget that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off the night with the impassioned live debut of their new single, "We Take Care Of Our Own," which was a highlight for many.

"We just wanted to come see the Boss," Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons told Rolling Stone when asked why the band took a break from recording their new album to come to the Grammys.

But for the E Street Band it was a bittersweet occasion. Lost in all of the other discussion surrounding the show was the fact this marked the first full E Street Band performance without Clarence Clemons. Springsteen played several guest appearances over the last year, at both benefit shows, and with friends like Bob Seger and Sting, but the band hadn't been together on stage since November of 2009, almost two years prior to the passing last June of the "Big Man."

When asked on the red carpet before the show if this was also a solemn occasion Steve Van Zandt told Rolling Stone, "Oh absolutely. But all you can do is carry on as a tribute to him and Danny [Federici]."

The obvious mixed emotions of the night aside, Van Zandt was excited to come out of the Underground Garage he calls his radio home and see the other performances. "It’s so different from my  radio world that’s its own format in a parallel universe, so once in a while it’s nice to come back to the mainstream to see what’s going on in the real world," he said. "I enjoy it when I see it, I don’t really live in that world, but I enjoy it when I visit."

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Grammys a Bittersweet Occasion for Bruce Springteen and the E Street Band

Steven Van Zandt and his wife Maureen arrive at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles.

By the end of a more than three-hour telecast dominated by Adele's deserved triumph and the shock over the loss of Whitney Houston, it was almost easy to forget that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band kicked off the night with the impassioned live debut of their new single, "We Take Care Of Our Own," which was a highlight for many.

"We just wanted to come see the Boss," Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons told Rolling Stone when asked why the band took a break from recording their new album to come to the Grammys.

But for the E Street Band it was a bittersweet occasion. Lost in all of the other discussion surrounding the show was the fact this marked the first full E Street Band performance without Clarence Clemons. Springsteen played several guest appearances over the last year, at both benefit shows, and with friends like Bob Seger and Sting, but the band hadn't been together on stage since November of 2009, almost two years prior to the passing last June of the "Big Man."

When asked on the red carpet before the show if this was also a solemn occasion Steve Van Zandt told Rolling Stone, "Oh absolutely. But all you can do is carry on as a tribute to him and Danny [Federici]."

The obvious mixed emotions of the night aside, Van Zandt was excited to come out of the Underground Garage he calls his radio home and see the other performances. "It’s so different from my  radio world that’s its own format in a parallel universe, so once in a while it’s nice to come back to the mainstream to see what’s going on in the real world," he said. "I enjoy it when I see it, I don’t really live in that world, but I enjoy it when I visit."

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Grammys 2012: Adele Wins Big While Stars Mourn Whitney Houston

Adele poses in the Media Center during the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.

Adele swept the top categories at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards, taking home five top awards including Album of the Year for her blockbuster smash 21, Record and Song of the Year for "Rolling in the Deep" and Pop Solo Performance for "Someone Like You." The British singer also won for Pop Vocal Album and returned to the stage after months of medical issues for a rousing, vibrant rendition of "Rolling in the Deep." Paul Epworth, producer of 21, also won for Producer of the Year.

While it was very much Adele's night, Whitney Houston's death yesterday cast a shadow over the entire ceremony, with host LL Cool J opening the show by offering a brief prayer for the late superstar. "There's no way around this," the rapper and actor said. "We've had a death in the family." Later in the show, Jennifer Hudson paid tribute to Houston by performing her own rendition of "I Will Always Love You," the singer's signature hit.

Houston wasn't the only music legend being mourned at the ceremony. Bonnie Raitt and Alicia Keys paid homage to Etta James with a cover of her hit "A Sunday Kind of Love," and Questlove honored Don Cornelius before Foo Fighters, Deadmau5, David Guetta and Lil Wayne performed a tribute to electronic dance music. The Band Perry and Blake Shelton paid tribute to the still-living Glenn Campbell, who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease, but  nevertheless hit the stage for a flawless rendition of his classic "Rhinestone Cowboy."

Bon Iver took home awards for Alternative Album and Best New Artist, beating out stiff competition from Nicki Minaj, Skrillex and the Band Perry. "It's really hard to accept this award," said Bon Iver songwriter Justin Vernon. "When I started to make songs, I did it for the inherent reward of making songs." He did, in fact, accept the award.

Other big winners were Foo Fighters, who swept the rock categories and took home Rock Album for Wasting Light, and Kanye West, who won for Rap Album for My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, took two awards for the single "All of the Lights" and shared Rap Performance with Jay-Z for "Otis." Neither West or Jay-Z were on hand to accept their honors. Skrillex may have been shut out for Best New Artist, but cleaned up in the electronic dance categories with Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites.

The show included several memorable performances, including an over-the-top production of Nicki Minaj's new track "Roman Holiday" that relied heavily on Catholic iconography, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band's energetic run through their new hit "We Take Care of Our Own," a collaboration between Coldplay and Rihanna on the song "Princess of China," and the debut of a new song by Katy Perry in which she slams her ex-husband Russell Brand after what had seemed like amicable divorce agreement.

The Civil Wars made the most of a brief spot before Taylor Swift's elaborate production number for "Mean" with a truncated version of their song "Barton Hollow," and the Foo Fighters ripped through a no-frills rendition of their Grammy-winning hit "Walk" on an outdoor stage. Paul McCartney played the pop standard "My Valentine" midway through the show, and closed it with an energetic run through the closing medley of the Beatles' Abbey Road.

The strangest performance of the night was no doubt the Beach Boys reunion, which began with Maroon 5 and Foster the People running through pitchy takes on "Surfer Girl" and "Wouldn't It Be Nice" before assisting the newly reunited band on "Good Vibrations." Maroon 5's Adam Levine and Foster the People's Mark Foster seemed to be overjoyed by this opportunity, but Beach Boys mastermind Brian Wilson appeared to be totally befuddled by the situation, giving confused, vaguely horrified looks to the camera, and shuffling off stage as soon as the song ended.

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Glen Campbell Says Goodbye in Style at Grammys

The Band Perry pays tribute to Glen Campbell during the 54th Grammy Awards.

Glen Campbell gave a farewell performance at the Grammy Awards Sunday night, supported by the Band Perry and Blake Shelton. The country and pop singer, who had a string of hits in the 1970s, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease last year and is on a "goodbye tour." 

The Band Perry, nominees for Best New Artist, opened the medley with a version of "Gentle on my Mind." Shelton then performed a verse of "Southern Nights" before introducing the man himself. Campbell got the crowd on its feet with his version of "Rhinestone Cowboy," his biggest hit. The performance had a few small snags, with Campbell fumbling a few lyrics, but the crowd gave Campbell its unwavering support, paying their respect. Paul McCartney even pumped his fist as Campbell performed.

Campbell released his final album, Ghost on the Canvas, last year. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award Grammy this year.

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Jennifer Hudson Performs Emotional Grammys Tribute to Whitney Houston

Jennifer Hudson pays tribute to Whitney Houston onstage at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.

Jennifer Hudson, who broke down several times while rehearsing her last-minute tribute to the late Whitney Houston at the Grammy Awards, delivered an emotional rendition of "I Will Always Love You" on the broadcast. Given Houston's unexpected death Saturday at age 48, there was little time to prepare the segment, but the former American Idol contestant made the most of a difficult task, blinking away tears as she sang a solemn, unadorned tribute on the otherwise flashy show.

During the broadcast, word surfaced that a full coroner's report on Houston's death may not be completed for weeks. Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder and host LL Cool J were among the Grammy performers and presenters who acknowledged the loss of the soulful pop singer during the program.   

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Jennifer Hudson Performs Emotional Grammys Tribute to Whitney Houston

Jennifer Hudson pays tribute to Whitney Houston onstage at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.

Jennifer Hudson, who broke down several times while rehearsing her last-minute tribute to the late Whitney Houston at the Grammy Awards, delivered an emotional rendition of "I Will Always Love You" on the broadcast. Given Houston's unexpected death Saturday at age 48, there was little time to prepare the segment, but the former American Idol contestant made the most of a difficult task, blinking away tears as she sang a solemn, unadorned tribute on the otherwise flashy show.

During the broadcast, word surfaced that a full coroner's report on Houston's death may not be completed for weeks. Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, Stevie Wonder and host LL Cool J were among the Grammy performers and presenters who acknowledged the loss of the soulful pop singer during the program.   

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Adele Returns to Singing at Grammys

Adele performs at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.

Having already collected an armload of Grammys on a night that was destined to be hers, Adele capped one of the biggest individual years in pop in ages by returning to the stage at the awards show. Fully recovered from the vocal cord surgery that sidelined her at the end of last year, the singer performed her blockbuster hit "Rolling in the Deep," allowing herself a little giggle when she finished. The star-studded audience gave the powerful singer an extended ovation, with Rihanna and Paul McCartney, among others, leading the cheers.   

Later in the show, she accepted the Grammy for Record of the Year for "Rolling in the Deep." She thanked the radio programmers who made the song ubiquitous across several formats: "People just seem to really, really enjoy it," she said, in a wee bit of understatement.

Moments later, she walked on stage yet again, this time to collect the award for Album of the Year. "Mom, girl did good!" she blurted, dabbing at tears.

Adele's 21 has sold more than 6 million copies to date and is certain for another big boost following her big night at the Grammys. The album has spent a total of 19 (nonconsecutive) weeks at number one. One more week, coincidentally, would tie the soundtrack to The Bodyguard, which featured the late Whitney Houston, as one of the all-time leaders in the category.

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Glen Campbell Says Goodbye in Style at Grammys

The Band Perry pays tribute to Glen Campbell during the 54th Grammy Awards.

Glen Campbell gave a farewell performance at the Grammy Awards Sunday night, supported by the Band Perry and Blake Shelton. The country and pop singer, who had a string of hits in the 1970s, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease last year and is on a "goodbye tour." 

The Band Perry, nominees for Best New Artist, opened the medley with a version of "Gentle on my Mind." Shelton then performed a verse of "Southern Nights" before introducing the man himself. Campbell got the crowd on its feet with his version of "Rhinestone Cowboy," his biggest hit. The performance had a few small snags, with Campbell fumbling a few lyrics, but the crowd gave Campbell its unwavering support, paying their respect. Paul McCartney even pumped his fist as Campbell performed.

Campbell released his final album, Ghost on the Canvas, last year. He also received a Lifetime Achievement Award Grammy this year.

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Beach Boys Will Reunite at Grammys with Maroon 5 and Foster the People

Beach Boys Will Reunite at Grammys with Maroon 5 and Foster the People.Juan Naharro Gimenez/Kevin Winter/AMA2011/Kevin Winter/NBCUniversal/Getty Images

The Beach Boys' 50th anniversary reunion is set to begin this weekend at the Grammy Awards with a performance featuring guest appearances by Maroon 5 and Foster the People. The surviving members of the band's classic lineup – Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks – will make their first appearance on stage together in more than 20 years.

It's unclear exactly what Maroon 5 and Foster the People will be doing onstage with the Beach Boys, though it seems likely that their own hits will be included as part of a medley. So yes, there's a good shot that the first Beach Boys set in over two decades will include renditions of "Pumped Up Kicks" and "Moves Like Jagger."

The Beach Boys aren't the only major stars teaming up for the broadcast on Sunday night. Coldplay and Rihanna are set to perform their Mylo Xyloto tune "Princess of China," Kelly Clarkson and Jason Aldean will sing their hit duet "Don't You Wanna Stay" and Foo Fighters, Deadmau5, Lil Wayne and David Guetta will perform a tribute to electronic music. Bon Iver, who are nominated for Song and Record of the Year, backed out of performing at the ceremony after frontman Justin Vernon objected to being forced to share a stage with other performers.

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Beach Boys Will Reunite at Grammys with Maroon 5 and Foster the People

Beach Boys Will Reunite at Grammys with Maroon 5 and Foster the People.Juan Naharro Gimenez/Kevin Winter/AMA2011/Kevin Winter/NBCUniversal/Getty Images

The Beach Boys' 50th anniversary reunion is set to begin this weekend at the Grammy Awards with a performance featuring guest appearances by Maroon 5 and Foster the People. The surviving members of the band's classic lineup – Brian Wilson, Mike Love, Al Jardine, Bruce Johnston and David Marks – will make their first appearance on stage together in more than 20 years.

It's unclear exactly what Maroon 5 and Foster the People will be doing onstage with the Beach Boys, though it seems likely that their own hits will be included as part of a medley. So yes, there's a good shot that the first Beach Boys set in over two decades will include renditions of "Pumped Up Kicks" and "Moves Like Jagger."

The Beach Boys aren't the only major stars teaming up for the broadcast on Sunday night. Coldplay and Rihanna are set to perform their Mylo Xyloto tune "Princess of China," Kelly Clarkson and Jason Aldean will sing their hit duet "Don't You Wanna Stay" and Foo Fighters, Deadmau5, Lil Wayne and David Guetta will perform a tribute to electronic music. Bon Iver, who are nominated for Song and Record of the Year, backed out of performing at the ceremony after frontman Justin Vernon objected to being forced to share a stage with other performers.

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Foo Fighters to Team With Deadmau5, Lil Wayne, David Guetta at Grammys

Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters performs during Rock-en-Seine Music Festival in Saint-Cloud, France.JOHANNA LEGUERRE/AFP/Getty Images

The Foo Fighters will team up with Deadmau5, David Guetta and Lil Wayne for a tribute to electronic music at the Grammy Awards this Sunday. It's an unlikely move for the Foos, who are so old school that they made a point of recording their Grammy-nominated album Wasting Light entirely on analog tape, but the band is nominated for best remix for a version of their single "Rope" that was reworked by Deadmau5. The performance will be set on an open air stage outside the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

In other Foo team-up news, Dave Grohl and the band will headline a campaign fundraiser show for Barack Obama with Will Ferrell, who will serve as co-host for the event. Tickets for the gig, which will be held on the estate of soap opera mogul Bradley Bell, will be rather pricey, with general admission tickets going for $250 and V.I.P. passes selling for $1,500.

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Foo Fighters to Team With Deadmau5, Lil Wayne, David Guetta at Grammys

Dave Grohl of the Foo Fighters performs during Rock-en-Seine Music Festival in Saint-Cloud, France.JOHANNA LEGUERRE/AFP/Getty Images

The Foo Fighters will team up with Deadmau5, David Guetta and Lil Wayne for a tribute to electronic music at the Grammy Awards this Sunday. It's an unlikely move for the Foos, who are so old school that they made a point of recording their Grammy-nominated album Wasting Light entirely on analog tape, but the band is nominated for best remix for a version of their single "Rope" that was reworked by Deadmau5. The performance will be set on an open air stage outside the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

In other Foo team-up news, Dave Grohl and the band will headline a campaign fundraiser show for Barack Obama with Will Ferrell, who will serve as co-host for the event. Tickets for the gig, which will be held on the estate of soap opera mogul Bradley Bell, will be rather pricey, with general admission tickets going for $250 and V.I.P. passes selling for $1,500.

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Bruce Springsteen to Rock Grammys

Bruce Springsteen performs during the Light of Day concert series at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have joined the lineup of live performers at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 12th. The rocker is part of a slate of performers that already includes Adele, Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney, Coldplay and Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars and a special performance by Glen Campbell with the Band Perry and Blake Shelton.

More presenters for the show, which will be hosted by LL Cool J, have also been revealed. Questlove of the Roots, Jack Black, Fergie and Ringo Starr will join previously announced presenters Dierks Bentley, Drake, Gwyneth Paltrow and Miranda Lambert.

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Bruce Springsteen to Rock Grammys

Bruce Springsteen performs during the Light of Day concert series at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park, New Jersey.

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band have joined the lineup of live performers at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 12th. The rocker is part of a slate of performers that already includes Adele, Foo Fighters, Paul McCartney, Coldplay and Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson, Nicki Minaj, Bruno Mars and a special performance by Glen Campbell with the Band Perry and Blake Shelton.

More presenters for the show, which will be hosted by LL Cool J, have also been revealed. Questlove of the Roots, Jack Black, Fergie and Ringo Starr will join previously announced presenters Dierks Bentley, Drake, Gwyneth Paltrow and Miranda Lambert.

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Why Bon Iver Isn't Playing the Grammys

Justin Vernon of Bon Iver attends the Bushmills 'Since Way Back' party at The Wooly in New York.

Bon Iver frontman Justin Vernon says his band turned down an offer to play the upcoming Grammy Awards telecast because they were not comfortable with the required collaborative appearance. "We kind of said 'fuck you' a little bit," the singer told Billboard.

The problem, said Vernon, was not the musicians with whom Bon Iver was being asked to perform. "Awesome people," he said, without naming them. "People I would love to play a song with. But you know what? Fuckin' rock & roll should not be decided by people that have that job [booking the show]. Rock & roll should be the fuckin' people with guitars around their backs."   

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