Kidding. I understand why. He's widely respected, has been around for years and did a critically acclaimed tribute album to another critically acclaimed artist. He's a sentimental pick.
So relieved that Amy Winehouse had her ish together for her "live from London" two-song set. While singing "You Know I'm No Good," and "Rehab," she seemed cleaner and more coherent than she's been in months. And those backup dancers! How do they not collapse after every song? Now that she's got her visa, she needs to bring her newly revived act to the States.
I had one issue with her performance: She gave a shout-out to her "Blake" in both songs. He ain't no good for you, hun!
As I type this, she's winning Record of the Year for "Rehab." Stay tuned for speech gold...
After Ringo Starr presented Vince Gill with the award for Best Country Album, Gill said, "I just had a Beatle give me an award. Has that happened to you yet, Kanye? ..... Just kidding."
I'm glad to see her pal John Mayer joining her onstage, even if his electric guitar solo seems a bit out of place on "No One." And speaking of "No One," does it make anyone else nervous that it's in such a high key? Just me? I figured.
The Canadian singer's spot-on performance of "1, 2, 3, 4" seemed a little boring without the dancers from its music video. At least she had a horn section behind her.
The Associated Press just reported that Roy Scheider, the actor best known for his role as a police chief in the blockbuster movie Jaws, has died. He was 75. Scheider died today in Little Rock, Ark., a hospital spokesman said.
They have an endless Cirque du Soliel performance, but they start playing wrap-it-up music a minute into Kanye's speech after winning Best Rap Album? Priorities, people.
Can't blog now. Too busy doing "Proud Mary" choreography in desk chair.
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And of course, they follow that slice of hotness with Nelly Furtado and a very old Andy Williams presenting a boring award. I halfway expect them to start performing "Promiscuous."
Kanye always turns in the most interesting performance of any awards show, but this one was extra special. He started out with a futuristic, neon-tinged performance of "Stronger" including a cameo by the guys that inspired it -- Daft Punk. And when that one ended, he walked back on stage and sang a song he'd written for his mom, who passed earlier this year. I'm glad the Grammys indulged him with an extended performance -- it was the first moment in the show when some truly spontaneous and riveting art happened on stage. People in the audience were crying.
And they followed THAT with a strange John Legend-Fergie collabo, in which the superior vocalist of the two -- Legend -- didn't sing a word. OK ...
So I think we're supposed to vote for one of these string musicians for some reason. The first girl was the only one who rocked it out! Maybe she gets her inspiration from these awesome chicks.
I can't believe that the Grammy telecast has gone from an overlong Beatles production number to an overlong "My Grammy Moment" contest for orchestra players hoping to accompany the Foo Fighters. Huh?
It's an odd Grammy moment to have a band that hasn't done anything in almost two decades, but Morris Day still brings it on "Jungle Love." And Jerome still has his trusty mirror. Good stuff.
Did I just see that? The Time? With Rihanna? OK, I guess I can believe it. Even if The Time getting a Grammy slot perplexes me a little (was Earth Wind and Fire busy?). While I enjoyed watching Rihanna do the "Jungle Love" choreography, the best part of that performance was the middle part when she sang her own hit "Don't Stop the Music." Male backup dancers make everything better.
Percussionists with pipes (I think they're the cast of 'Stomp,' or something) provided the beat for "Before He Cheats," and out came Carrie Underwood in a black leather get-up that SO doesn't match her personality. She played the role well, though, even joining in for some of the mild choreography of her backup dancers. Carrie the diva. We likes!
The show begins with perhaps the weirdest collabo of the night: Alicia Keys singing "Learnin' the Blues" with a video of Frank Sinatra. I understand that it's a neat effect -- hey, Natalie Cole won a slew of Grammys for doing the same kind of thing with her dad. But did Alicia really have to look up at the screen and say things like "Sing it, Frank"? He's not there, girl. He can't hear you.
We'll start up the fun when the show comes on at 7 p.m. But watching the red carpet coverage, I've come to one conclusion: Being an E! host rots your brain.
Antonio Cromartie has had a heck of a season, grabbing 10 interceptions during the regular season and two more in the playoffs for the San Diego Chargers.
The second-year cornerback has already tied the Pro Bowl record for interceptions in a game with two. And there's still more than a quarter to play.
Apparently, Cromartie has a nose for the ball. Chargers coach Norv Turner said he even tries to intercept passes during team walk-through practices.
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