Will Smith and his former partner DJ Jazzy Jeff are among the late additions to the roster of artists who will perform at the 42nd Grammy Awards, to be broadcast Wednesday live on CBS from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Also added to the bill are vocalist Sisqo, violinist Joshua Bell with Edgar Meyer, and Grammy-nominated jazz artist Diana Krall with Erykah Badu. Billy Joel will host a previously announced tribute to Elton John, who will perform in tandem with Backstreet Boys.
Among the artists already confirmed to perform are Santana, Sting, TLC, Ricky Martin, Kid Rock, Marc Anthony, Faith Hill, Britney Spears, Dixie Chicks, and Whitney Houston.
Santana earned 10 Grammy nominations, including record of the year and album of the year, for his Arista set "Supernatural." TLC earned six nominations, Backstreet Boys garnered four, and Ricky Martin chalked up three.
In advance of Wednesday's ceremony, the Grammy official website at www.grammy.com has begun webcasting artist chats, rehearsals, and backstage reports live from the Staples Center.
Also added to the bill are vocalist Sisqo, violinist Joshua Bell with Edgar Meyer, and Grammy-nominated jazz artist Diana Krall with Erykah Badu. Billy Joel will host a previously announced tribute to Elton John, who will perform in tandem with Backstreet Boys.
Among the artists already confirmed to perform are Santana, Sting, TLC, Ricky Martin, Kid Rock, Marc Anthony, Faith Hill, Britney Spears, Dixie Chicks, and Whitney Houston.
Santana earned 10 Grammy nominations, including record of the year and album of the year, for his Arista set "Supernatural." TLC earned six nominations, Backstreet Boys garnered four, and Ricky Martin chalked up three.
In advance of Wednesday's ceremony, the Grammy official website at www.grammy.com has begun webcasting artist chats, rehearsals, and backstage reports live from the Staples Center.
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