ALL THAT GLITTERS IS GRAMMY MEMORABLE MOMENTS EXPECTED AMID THE GRAB FOR GOLDEN STATUES.Byline: Valerie Kuklenski Staff Writer Platinum is the new gold in the record business, until the annual presentation of the golden Grammy Awards Grammy Awards Annual awards given by the Recording Academy (officially the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences). The first Grammies (the name is a dimunitive of “gramophone”) were given in 1958. . Going for the gold tonight in the record of the year field are the Black Eyed Peas This article is about the American hip hop group. For the vegetable, see Black-eyed pea. The Black Eyed Peas are an American hip hop group from Los Angeles, California, who have enjoyed worldwide pop success. The group is currently composed of will.i.am, apl.de. (``Let's Get It Started''), the late Ray Charles For the composer and conductor of the Ray Charles Singers, see . 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Other contenders: Charles' duet collection ``Genius Loves Company,'' Green Day's ``American Idiot,'' Keys' ``The Diary of Alicia Keys'' and Usher's ``Confessions.'' The Grammys Awards ceremony is always good for a few surprises (or are they shocks?), but here's what we can tell you to expect when the show airs (tape-delayed) at 8 p.m. on CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. (Channel 2): Everybody's talking about Jennifer Lopez's first-ever live duet with her Grammy-nominated husband, Marc Anthony. That's fine, but let's get to what's really important: What will she be wearing? J.Lo's legendary taped-on green gown would be a tough act to follow - and hard to keep in place while performing. Call it the ``We Are the World'' moment. Stevie Wonder, Bono, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys, Tim McGraw, Brian Wilson, Al Green and the members of Velvet Revolver are among the artists who will gather to sing the Beatles' ``Across the Universe'' as a fund-raiser for Asian tsunami relief efforts. After it is aired, the performance will be available for downloading on iTunes.com for 99 cents, with proceeds benefiting survivors of the deadly Dec. 26 waves. The multiple-host idea of the past two years has been shelved in favor of a solo act. Of course, rapper and movie star - and, this year, jazz nominee - Queen Latifah could be considered multiple hosts in one. Before the show starts, choose your schmoozer schmooze or schmoose also shmooze Slang v. schmoozed or schmoosed also shmoozed, schmooz·ing or schmoos·ing also shmooz·ing, schmooz·es or schmoos·es also shmooz·es - Star Jones Reynolds on E! or Joan and Melissa Rivers on TV Guide (both 6 to 8 p.m.) - and see who gets misidentified or otherwise offended on the red carpet. Kathy Griffin is back on duty as well for E!, despite speculation that her crack at the Golden Globes about young Dakota Fanning being in drug rehab would cut short her career in entertainment industry commentary. Melissa Etheridge may want to swallow some ragged gravel in preparation for her tribute to the late Janis Joplin, who is among this year's lifetime achievement award recipients. Etheridge will perform with Joss Stone. James Brown is set to join Usher on stage, and Oscar-nominated Jamie Foxx takes a turn with Keys. It's hard to predict who will win in the best pop collaboration with vocals field, but it's a sure thing that the acceptance speech will involve a glance toward heaven. The late Ray Charles has two nominations, against one from the departed Johnny Cash, the Paul McCartney/Eric Clapton rendition of ``Something'' from ``Concert for George (Harrison),'' and Stevie Wonder's ``Moon River'' track off ``The Ultimate (Henry) Mancini.'' ... and what you won't see but can read about later: Is it live or is it Memorex? Anything too offensive in terms of language or gestures can be prevented from hitting the air in the East by the network's taste gurus during the five- to 10-second delay. The bulk of the 107 awards, presented before the telecast, will be doled out at such a brisk pace that the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences The National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Inc. is known variously as The Recording Academy or NARAS. Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is a U.S. may want to consider just setting the gold gramophones under the seats of the winners. Could former President Bill Clinton be a two-term Grammy winner? 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So what if Martin Scorsese missed out on the Directors Guild Award for ``The Aviator'' and may wind up empty-handed yet again on Oscar night? He still has a shot at a Grammy, as a producer in the longform video category for ``Martin Scorsese Presents: The Blues - A Musical Journey.'' Valerie Kuklenski, (818) 713-3750 valerie.kuklenski(at)dailynews.com CAPTION(S): 6 photos Photo: (1 -- cover -- color) Kanye West (2 -- cover -- color) Billie Joe Armstrong  Editing of this page by unregistered or newly registered users is currently disabled. of Green Day (3 -- cover -- color) Ray Charles (4 -- cover -- color) Loretta Lynn (5 -- cover -- color) Norah Jones Photos: Associated Press; Getty Images (6) SHOW HOST QUEEN LATIFAH |
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