USA Today Music — Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with eight at the 2019 Grammy Awards Sunday night, which feature an expanded field in the top four categories.             more info

Stereogum — Music's biggest night is upon us. Although Drake, Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, and Ariana Grande won't be performing and you know that, Ken, this year's Grammys will feature performances from Kacey Musgraves, Cardi B, Janelle Monaé, Diana Ross,... more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Ally Maine is a fictional singer. But she’s pushing for some very real awards above Sunset Boulevard. The singer from “A Star Is Born,” as played by Lady Gaga, is on a massive billboard in front of the Chateau Marmont. It’s ... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — Ally Maine is a fictional singer. But she’s pushing for some very real awards above Sunset Boulevard. The singer from “A Star Is Born,” as played by Lady Gaga, is on a massive billboard in front of the Chateau Marmont. It’s ... more info

Reuters — R&B singer Alicia Keys hosts a female-flavored Grammy Awards show on Sunday featuring performances by Cardi B, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Diana Ross and Dolly Parton, but which risks being overshadowed by the absence of some of music's most influential ... more info

Detroit Free Press — Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper tops iTunes with 'Shallow' again             more info

L.A. Times - Entertainment — With scheduled performances by Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Camila Cabello, Kacey Musgraves, Janelle Monáe and — hey, why not? — the always-welcome Diana Ross, Sunday night’s Grammy Awards ceremony promises to reflect with some accurac... more info

L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — With scheduled performances by Lady Gaga, Cardi B, Camila Cabello, Kacey Musgraves, Janelle Monáe and — hey, why not? — the always-welcome Diana Ross, Sunday night’s Grammy Awards ceremony promises to reflect with some accurac... more info

Detroit Free Press — Janelle Monae, Lady Gaga and Kacey Musgraves are among those battling for trophies.             more info

Consequence of Sound — St. Vincent is teaming up with rising pop star Dua Lipa. more info