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Tyler Perry Is Hosting The Aretha Franklin Tribute We All Need

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W e are all still missing the Queen of Soul who passed away on  August 16, 2018. However, her life is going to be celebrated by the one and only — Tyler Perry.  SEE ALSO:  Some No Name, Pitchy R&B Singer Disrespected Keith Sweat And Gets Demolished On Twitter The special will be called “Aretha! A GRAMMY Celebration For The Queen Of Soul” and will be taped on Jan. 13 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. No on when the show will air but it will be televised on CBS. Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow said in a statement to Grammy.com , “For more than six decades, her extraordinary artistic achievements coupled with her passionate dedication to her philanthropic work — which ranged from children’s and artists’ issues to civil rights activism — served as a testament to her power, majesty, and genius. These gifts positioned her as a true cultural icon, and the Recording Academy is honored to celebrate her inspirational legacy.” The legendary Clive Davis also said, “I am thrilled to have the Recording Academy and CBS as partners in this global tribute to my very dear friend Aretha Franklin. Aretha was more than the Queen of Soul; she was a national treasure. This unique concert — featuring many of today’s greatest artists — will celebrate Aretha in a spectacular manner befitting her once-in-a-lifetime talent.” Grammy.com reports the performers will be Yolanda Adams, Shirley Caesar, Alessia Cara, Kelly Clarkson, Common, Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Patti LaBelle, and BeBe Winans . This clearly will be an epic performance. In other news, TMZ reports, “The IRS claims Franklin owes more than $6.3 million in back taxes from 2012 to 2018, and an additional $1.5 mil in penalties.” The site also reports, “Her lawyer also filed docs in October demanding the estate pony up nearly $54k to cover bills dating back 6 years. SEE ALSO: All The Ways Cops Are Still Trying To Cover Up LaQuan McDonald’s Execution Outrageous! Figurines Of White Cherub Crushing Head Of Black Angel Removed From Dollar Store Meet Jogger Joe, The Man Who Took Racist Cue From BBQ Becky In Tossing Homeless Man’s Clothes [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3838917″ overlay=”true”]

Tyler Perry Is Hosting The Aretha Franklin Tribute We All Need

Congrats, Kings: World’s Best Stage Performer Bruno Mars And Kendrick Lamar Have Already Won 3 Grammys

Image via Getty Kendrick Lamar And Bruno Mars Have Already Won 3 Grammys **UPDATE** Kendrick Lamar just won his fourth Grammy for “Loyalty” featuring Rihanna. The 60th annual Grammy Awards hasn’t even started yet and Bruno Mars is already having a huge night Here’s how things look for Kendrick thus far: Congrats Best Rap Song – “HUMBLE.” K. Duckworth, Asheton Hogan & M. Williams II, songwriters ( @KendrickLamar ) #GRAMMYs — Recording Academy (@RecordingAcad) January 28, 2018 Congrats Best Music Video – “HUMBLE.” – @kendricklamar , The Little Homies & Dave Meyers, video directors; Jason Baum, Dave Free, Jamie Rabineau, Nathan K. Scherrer & Anthony Tiffith, video producers #GRAMMYs — Recording Academy (@RecordingAcad) January 28, 2018 And another one. “HUMBLE.” is three-for-three so far tonight, picking Best Rap Performance. Bruno Mars has also taken home three awards. Album of the Year could end up being K. Dot vs. Bruno. — DJBooth (@DJBooth) January 28, 2018 Also, live show champion Bruno Mars has himself a Grammy trifecta: Congrats Best R&B Album – '24K Magic' @BrunoMars #GRAMMYs — Recording Academy (@RecordingAcad) January 28, 2018 Congrats Best R&B Song – “That's What I Like” Christopher Brody Brown, James Fauntleroy, Philip Lawrence, @BrunoMars , Ray Charles McCullough II, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus & Jonathan Yip, songwriters (Bruno Mars) — Recording Academy (@RecordingAcad) January 28, 2018 Congrats Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical – '24K Magic' Serban Ghenea, John Hanes & Charles Moniz, engineers; Tom Coyne, mastering engineer ( @BrunoMars ) #GRAMMYs — Recording Academy (@RecordingAcad) January 28, 2018 If you’re wondering about whether or not Cardi B was going to take home a trophy, it doesn’t look like it. She’s already lost in both categories to Kendrick. Some might call BS on that, but hey, it’s the Grammy’s. Also of note, SZA has also lost in two of the categories she was nominated to Bruno, but she still a couple more opportunities in the Best New Artist and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration categories. Congrats to the early winners! Fingers crossed for the hopefuls! Continue reading

Who Looked More Bangin?? Clive Davis Grammy Party Edition [Photos]

Jordin Sparks, Ashanti, Brandy, Jill Scott, Elle Varner, and more were in attendance last night at Clive Davis’ 55th annual Pre-Grammy Gala. You already know we must ask… Who Looked More Bangin??? Ashanti needed a little help with her dress last night….peep a BUNCH of pics below: WENN/SplashNews

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Who Looked More Bangin?? Clive Davis Grammy Party Edition [Photos]