Topix — As this weekend's Grammy Awards approach, the list of performers is expanding by the minute. more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Chris Brown will return to the Grammy stage as part of a special performance highlighting dance and electonica. The singer will be joined by Deadmau5, Foo Fighters, David Guetta and Lil Wayne. more info

Mjsbigblog — Let's take a closer look at a couple of last night's "The Voice" contestants! Today's "second chancers" include Idol's Jamar Rogers, ex Aware records artist, Angel Taylor, and Jermaine Paul, a former back-up singer for Alicia Keys. more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — Last night Jay-Z played Carnegie Hall in a historic night for Rap. Alicia Keys and Nas came out as special guests. Hov even went into the crowd to perform some tracks.   more info

Mjsbigblog — Carrie Underwood and Tony Bennett will perform together at the Grammys--probably "It Had to Be You" their duet from Tony's album. Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt will perform a tribute to the late Etta James. more info

Brooklyn Vegan — Jay-Z w/ orchesta, Alicia Keys & Nas @ Carnegie Hall - 2/6 Fans of disposable income -- earning it, spending it, rapping about it, listening to someone rap about it -- had much to cheer about during this concert, the... more info

Stereogum — After last year’s Grammys, when Arcade Fire performed dodging Mat Hoffman bike-tricks and then immediately won the Album Of The Year award, the award show has a high standard to live up to when it comes to ridiculous and implausible but kind of awe... more info

411 Mania — The two have done songs together... more info

Gigwise — As part of new side-project... more info

Pop Justice — BET have 'allegedly' banned Nicki Minaj’s 'Stupid Hoe' video from being shown, but refuse to explain why. (TMZ) (http://www.tmz.com/2012/02/01/nicki-minaj-stupid-hoe-banned-bet/#.Tyo5vMXKA2U) In further Nicki news, it is well worth checking out her... more info