Friday, January 24, 2025

Grammys Sign Up Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter, Benson Boone — Taylor, Beyonce Still Questions

The first round of performers at the Grammy Awards is pretty top notch.

So far Benson Boone, Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Charli xcx, Doechii, RAYE, Sabrina Carpenter, Shakira, and Teddy Swims have all signed up for the February 2nd show on CBS.

There will be more announcements soon. But, of course, everyone’s waiting to see what Taylor Swift and Beyonce will do. Will they perform? Or just hang out in the audience?

Most desired: Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars singing their smash hit, “Die with a Smile.”

Last year’s Grammys were a big success because they focused on the older audience, and legacy stars. I’d love to see a tribute to R&B great Sam Moore, with younger stars singing Sam & Dave hits like “Soul Man” and “Hold On I’m Coming.” Aloe Blacc would be perfect!

The Grammys will be hosted by Trevor Noah, and there will be charitable component to raise money for wildfire relief. Many musicians have lost precious instruments and recordings in the fires. They will also be helped by Musicares, which will rake in funds on Friday night with the Musicares tribute to the Grateful Dead.

Stay tuned…

Roger Friedman
Roger Friedmanhttps://www.showbiz411.com
Roger Friedman began his Showbiz411 column in April 2009 after 10 years with Fox News, where he created the Fox411 column. His movie reviews are carried by Rotten Tomatoes, and he is a member of both the movie and TV branches of the Critics Choice Awards. His articles have appeared in dozens of publications over the years including New York Magazine, where he wrote the Intelligencer column in the mid 90s and covered the OJ Simpson trial, and Fox News (when it wasn't so crazy) where he covered Michael Jackson. He is also the writer and co-producer of "Only the Strong Survive," a selection of the Cannes, Sundance, and Telluride Film festivals, directed by DA Pennebaker and Chris Hegedus.

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