NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE QUIZ
About nine million people will do this on Valentine's Day. What is it?
ANSWER: Give a gift to a pet.
Phone topic: What's the most you've ever spent on a gift for a pet?
The Grammy Awards air live on CBS on Sunday night.
The big nominees are Fun, Jay-Z, Frank Ocean, Mumford and Sons and Kanye West, who are all up for six awards. Fun's Some Nights and Frank Ocean's Channel Orange are nominated for the big prize, Album of the Year.
Taylor Swift will kick off the show, reportedly singing her hit "I Knew You Were Trouble." Other performance highlights include:
- A collaboration with Sting, Rihanna and Bruno Mars.
- Alicia Keys dueting with Maroon 5.
- Justin Timberlake doing "Suit and Tie" live for the first time.
- Adele singing her theme from the James Bond film Skyfall.
The 55th annual Grammy Awards air live at 8 p.m. Sunday on CBS.
ED SHEERAN: Helps Preserve Music
Ed Sheeran was among the featured artists at Thursday's 15th annual Music Preservation Project event at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills. The Grammy Foundation fundraiser's theme this year was Play It Forward: A Celebration of Music's Evolution and Influencers, and Sheeran paid tribute to one of his musical forebears by opening with Bob Dylan's "Don't Think Twice, It's Alright," before closing with his Grammy-Song-of-the-Year nominated "The A-Team."
ED SHEERAN: Elton John Is Playing My Tune! 
"Surreal" and "random" are the words Ed Sheeran uses to describe rehearsing his song "The A-Team" with Elton John for Sunday's Grammy Awards show. The red-headed singer tells us that Sir Elton has been "very helpful" to him for almost three years now, but that yesterday's run-through of his song was "surreal. Elton John is playing a song that I wrote...very random."
EAGLES: Azoff Intros Film at L.A. Screening
Longtime Eagles manager Irving Azoff introduced The History of the Eagles, Part One, at an industry screening of the film Thursday in L.A. He explained why the band felt this was the time to make the documentary by noting that they "had a lot of footage around that was aging like fine wine and we thought it was time to crack it open."
Azoff also noted that the film is about three things: the Eagles, the Southern California music scene and the American dream. He said that a release date for the DVD of the film will be announced soon.
Part One, which ends with the band's 1980 breakup, will premiere on Showtime on February 15th. Part Two, which includes their reunion years, starts airing on the 16th.
INTERNET FIND
Buzzfeed.com has a great quiz to help you figure out which character on The Golden Girls would be your ideal mate.
CISSY HOUSTON: Mad at Clive Davis
Cissy Houston says Clive Davis can keep his invitation to his annual Grammy party.
Whitney Houston's mother says she has no interest in returning to the scene of her daughter's death last year. She tells Access Hollywood, “I got an invitation to the party, which is the most obscene thing. I don’t know why they would want me to come to the party in which she died, you know? Unheard of."
Cissy doesn't want to go the party, but Whitney's brother Gary Houston and sister-in-law Pat plan to attend. Pat says, “[Clive] was such an important part of Whitney’s life. I mean, that was her industry father, and he really, really was. My husband and I will definitely be there this weekend to support Clive. Absolutely.”
LINDSAY LOHAN: It Isn't That Bad
Remember that story that Lindsay Lohan is so broke she had to move back in with her mom? It isn't true -- not exactly, anyway.
TMZ reports that Linds is crashing in a friend's ritzy penthouse apartment in New York City. And the real good news is that she doesn't have to pay any rent. The friend is letting her stay until she finds a place of her own.
ROD STEWART: Postpones Tour
Rod Stewart has postponed his Live the Life Tour, with special guest Steve Winwood, from the spring to the fall. This was done because his Time album isn't ready. Or, in the words of his press spokesman, to "accommodate the finishing pre-production and spring promotion of his first original rock studio album in almost 20 years." The album is due out in May.
Tickets purchased for the spring dates will be honored at the rescheduled shows. Alternately, refunds are available at the point of purchase until February 22nd.
PATTI SMITH: A Katie Honor
Patti Smith was honored Thursday night with the 2013 Katharine Hepburn Medal from Bryn Mawr College. (Katherine Hepburn, the late four-time Oscar-winner, was an alumna of Bryn Mawr.)
The women's liberal arts school near Philadelphia recognized the singer as a rock 'n' roll trailblazer whose work as a musician, writer, performer and visual artist has influenced multiple generations.
Smith was very happy to receive the award, saying, "Bryn Mawr is helping shape the futures of young women and providing them with the tools to be dominant forces in our society."
Patti Smith will be in Los Angeles Friday night for the MusiCares tribute to Bruce Springsteen. She and Springsteen co-wrote her lone Top 40 hit, "Because the Night."
SHIRLEY BASSEY: Singing on the Oscars
Shirley Bassey will perform at this year's Academy Awards. The voice of three James Bond themes -- most famously "Goldfinger," the first 007 song to become a worldwide pop hit -- will appear for the 50th anniversary of the series. The Los Angeles Times notes that while none of Bassey's contributions were nominated for Oscars, Adele's "Skyfall" song is. Both Englishwomen will appear on the February 24th extravaganza.
PAUL McCARTNEY: Down in New Orleans
Those London tabloids can get very creative -- especially when it comes to a celebrity as famous as Paul McCartney. Over the years, Sir Paul has become an increasingly visible fan of American sports. We've seen him in the box seats at Yankee games in New York. And last week, he was in New Orleans, attending events connected to Super Bowl 46. This morning, a story out of London claimed that McCartney was busking (singing for donations) aboard a street car -- and went unrecognized by some of the other riders. Too bad that appears to be a fabrication.
The New Orleans Times Picayune paints what seems a more plausible picture. Paul was indeed riding a streetcar the week of the big game. Evelyn Trahan got on and took the seat next to Paul -- and then sang a few bars of "I Want to Hold Your Hand." The former Beatle joined in, and posed for pictures. Feeling they might be imposing, Trahan and her friend got off the streetcar a few blocks later. But they were left with a sweet memory and the amazing souvenir of a chance encounter with a Beatle.
But, sorry to say, McCartney wasn't singing for money!
BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN: Loves His MusiCares Tribute
After watching a procession of artists perform his songs, a jubilant Bruce Springsteen called Friday's MusiCares Person of the Year benefit "one of the best nights of my life." He then made the evening even better with his own five-song set, which ended with a stage full of artists, many dancing gleefully and helping Bruce out on the chorus to "Glory Days."
TONI BRAXTON: The Music Stops
The music is over for Toni Braxton, who's announced that she's leaving the biz forever to concentrate on other professional options.
Toni tells The Grio, "I have to feel that excitement and it’s gone. I’m just not going to do any albums anymore. Maybe touring occasionally here and there because I love performing, but not as much as I did in the past. But no new projects."
Toni says she's not leaving the public eye altogether, and plans to ramp up her acting career. She says, “I would like to play a lesbian. I don’t know why. And do a whole make-out scene and the whole thing -- just something completely different than people would expect from me." She stars in the made-for-TV movie Twist of Faith, which airs Monday night.
NO DOUBT: Gwen Hits the Slopes
Gwen Stefani is bundling up for the next addition to her L.A.M.B. clothing collection -- a line of ski gear.
The new threads, which she created with the help of athletic-wear specialist Burton, debuted late last week at the SIA Snow Show in Denver. The line includes items as varied as a $20 beanie and a $180 down jacket, and will hit stores in the fall -- just in time to hit the slopes.
Gwen says, "We worked really hard on the pants. You don't think of snowboarding pants as super-flattering by nature, so we tried to mix masculine and feminine, which we always do, and give them a really cute fit -- then added that tuxedo stripe for the edge."
VALENTINE’S DAY: The Most Romantic Cities
According to a surprising new survey from OpenTable.com, the most romantic city in America is San Antonio, Texas.
OpenTable put together the list by figuring out which cities had the highest percentage of restaurants rated “romantic,” the highest percentage of tables for two, and the highest percentage of people who dined out for Valentine’s Day last year.
Here’s a rundown of the Top 10:
- San Antonio, Texas
- Austin, Texas
- Providence, Rhode Island
- La Jolla, California
- Columbus, Ohio
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Louisville, Kentucky
- St. Louis, Missouri
- Houston, Texas (PegasusNews.com)
SURVEY: Many Americans Think the Economy Will Never Recover
According to a new survey, Americans are getting more and more pessimistic about the economy.
Six in 10 Americans now think that the economy has been wrecked to the point where it can’t be fixed.
This pessimism comes from all the problems Americans have suffered so far, including the 73 percent that have either lost a job or know a close relative or friend who has lost a job at some point in the last four years. (Los Angeles Times)
HEALTH: Southern Diet Raises Risk of Stroke
With such dishes as chicken-fried steak and sweet tea, Southern cooking might be very tasty – but it also raises the risk of stroke in a big way.
Researchers from the University of Alabama found that people who regularly ate foods traditionally found in the Southern diet had a whopping 41 percent increased risk of stroke.
Unsurprisingly, all that fatty food and sugar end up clogging the arteries and causing major health problems down the line. (ABC News)
WEIRD NEWS: When Male Strippers Attack
In England, a male stripper was heckled by women so badly that he snapped, dove into the crowd and started a fight.
Leon Zbudowskyj was a last-minute replacement for a hunky model that ended up being a no-show.
The women, angry that the guy they came to see wasn’t going to hit the stage, booed poor Leon and ripped on him without mercy.
According to one woman in attendance, Leon came out with no music, no routine and – worst of all – no six-pack.
"He looked like he had been hit in the face with a pan,” she said. Now that’s just cruel. (CapitalBay.com)
INGRID MICHAELSON: Covers Beatles for OJ
Ingrid Michaelson has covered The Beatles' "Good Day Sunshine" for a new ad. The spot for Tropicana Orange Juice debuted online Saturday and will have its first TV airing during the Grammys' East Coast feed.
KATE UPTON: Lands Second Straight SI Swimsuit Cover
Kate Upton has done it again. She's landed on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
She was the 2012 cover girl too. It's the first time since Tyra Banks did it in the mid-'90s that a model has gotten the honor back to back years.
After the photo was revealed Friday, Kate tweeted, "I look...cold lol." No doubt. The photo shoot took place in Antarctica. "Took us two months to thaw out," she said in another tweet.
The issue hits newsstands Tuesday, and Kate and nine other models will be appear Monday on Letterman to promote it.
BOX-OFFICE REPORT
Melissa McCarthy stole the box office with Identity Thief. The comedy, also starring Jason Bateman, earned a better-than-expected $36.6 million in its debut weekend.
Warm Bodies, which was number-one last weekend, dropped to second with $11.5 million
Side Effects, the thriller starring Channing Tatum and Rooney Mara, opened in third with $10 million.
Oscar contender Silver Linings Playbook went from third to fourth with $6.9 million.
Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters fell from second to fifth with $5.8 million.
The 3-D version of 1986's Top Gun earned $1.9 million, landing in 11th.
CHARLIE SHEEN: Asks Murder Suspect Christopher Dorner to Call Him
Charlie Sheen to the rescue?
Charlie has released a video plea asking ex-LAPD officer Christopher Dorner to call him and talk things out. Dorner -- who's accused of killing three people including a cop -- mentioned a number of celebs in his online "manifesto." Of the Anger Management star, the fugitive wrote, "Charlie Sheen, you’re effin awesome."
In his video, Charlie says, "You mentioned me in your manifesto, so thank you for your kind words. I am urging you to call me. Let's figure out together how to end this thing."
Police have been searching for Dorner since early last week.
Source: TMZ
GRAMMY AWARDS: Pre-Telecast Winners Announced
The pre-telecast portion of the Grammy Awards has just concluded. Winners in 70 categories were announced. You can download our list of winners:
That leaves 11 categories to be handed out on the broadcast:
RECORD OF THE YEAR
Black Keys: “Lonely Boy”
Kelly Clarkson: “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)”
Fun. f/ Janelle Monáe: “We Are Young”
Gotye f/ Kimbra: “Somebody That I Used to Know”
Frank Ocean: “Thinkin Bout You”
Taylor Swift: “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Black Keys: El Camino
Fun.: Some Nights
Mumford & Sons: Babel
Frank Ocean: Channel Orange
Jack White: Blunderbuss
SONG OF THE YEAR
(Songwriters’ award. Artist name in parentheses.)
“The A Team”: Ed Sheeran (Ed Sheeran)
“Adorn”: Miguel Pimentel (Miguel)
“Call Me Maybe”: Tavish Crowe, Carly Rae Jepsen & Josh Ramsay (Carly Rae Jepsen)
“Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)”: Jörgen Elofsson, David Gamson, Greg Kurstin & Ali Tamposi (Kelly Clarkson)
“We Are Young”: Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost & Nate Ruess (Fun. f/ Janelle Monáe)
BEST NEW ARTIST
Alabama Shakes
Fun.
Hunter Hayes
Lumineers
Frank Ocean
BEST POP SOLO PERFORMANCE
Adele: “Set Fire to the Rain” (live)
Kelly Clarkson: “Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You)”
Carly Rae Jepsen:“Call Me Maybe”
Katy Perry:“Wide Awake”
Rihanna: “Where Have You Been”
BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM
Kelly Clarkson: Stronger
Florence & The Machine: Ceremonials
Fun.: Some Nights
Maroon 5: Overexposed
Pink: The Truth About Love
BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE
Alabama Shakes: “Hold On”
Black Keys: “Lonely Boy”
Coldplay: “Charlie Brown”
Mumford & Sons: “I Will Wait”
Bruce Springsteen: “We Take Care of Our Own”
BEST URBAN CONTEMPORARY ALBUM
Chris Brown: Fortune
Miguel: Kaleidoscope Dream
Frank Ocean: Channel Orange
BEST RAP/SUNG COLLABORATION
Flo Rida f/ Sia: “Wild Ones”
Jay-Z & Kanye West f/ Frank Ocean & The-Dream: “No Church in the Wild”
John Legend f/ Ludacris: “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)”
Nas f/ Amy Winehouse: “Cherry Wine”
Rihanna f/ Jay-Z: “Talk That Talk”
BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE
Dierks Bentley: "Home"
Eric Church: "Springsteen"
Ronnie Dunn: "Cost of Livin'"
Hunter Hayes: "Wanted"
Blake Shelton: "Over"
Carrie Underwood: "Blown Away"
BEST COUNTRY ALBUM
Zac Brown Band: Uncaged
Hunter Hayes
Jamey Johnson: Living for a Song: A Tribute to Hank Cochran
Miranda Lambert: Four the Record
The Time Jumpers
BEYONCE: A Freak?
Beyonce seems to be revealing more and more about herself by the hour. ArtistDirect reports that during a pre-Super Bowl press conference, Mrs. Carter revealed her remedy to nervousness: ”When I get nervous or I don’t have everything together, I like to make love to my husband.”
DIET & EXERCISE: The Most Effective Diets
US News and World Reports has released a list of the most effective diets. They rated the diets based ease of use, nutrition, safety, effective weight loss and health benefits – particularly against heart disease and diabetes.
- Mayo Clinic Diet: With an emphasis on low-calorie eating focusing on fruits, veggies and lean protein, this diet claims a 6-10 pound weight loss in the first week and a 1-2 pound loss each week after – provided you follow the plan.
- Mediterranean Diet: The focus is eating healthy – a lifestyle change – but the food can be expensive, and if you don't like to cook difficult to prepare. Think olive oil, fish and whole grains.
- Weight Watchers: Membership can be expensive, but the meetings and well-balanced approach to the diet have proven very successful.
- Flexitarian Diet: If you like eating meat, this diet is not for you. It's basically vegetarians who sometimes eat meat. If veggies are your thing, however, weight loss has been proven.
- DASH Diet: doesn't focus on losing weight but rather lowering blood pressure. If you are happy with your weight and want to quit your blood pressure medication, this is the diet for you. (Shine)
RELATIONSHIPS: Couples Who Go on Vacation Together Are Closer
When you have been married or in a relationship with the same person for a while, it can sometimes feel like you get in a romantic rut. The solution, is quite simple, however.
According to a new survey, couples who vacation together have better sex lives and more romance in their relationships than couples who don't!
77% of couples surveyed who regularly travel together said their sex lives were great. If you can't afford a vacation somewhere extravagant, a weekend away at a B&B is sure to put some spice back in your relationship. (HuffingtonPost)
THE SOCIAL NETWORK: The Top 4 Reasons People Get Unfriended on Facebook
A new study found that if you unfriend someone on Facebook, there is a good chance that person will stop being your friend in real life. The same study determined that there are some solid reasons for the dreaded unfriend – it's usually not a haphazard decision.
Here are the top four reasons people are unfriended on Facebook:
- Frequent unimportant posts.
- Excessive political and religiously slanted posts.
- Inappropriate posts that are sexists, racists or otherwise offensive.
- Too many boring posts and pics – kids, animals, food etc. (TheStir)
PARENTING: Weird Wives Tales That Predict the Sex of Your Baby
Before there were ultrasounds people relied on old wives' tales and superstition to determine the sex of their babies. These popular folk medicine predictions are still widely popular today – mostly for fun. Here are some weird old wives' tales that can supposedly predict the sex of a baby:
You're having a boy if:
- You prefer sleeping on your left side
- Your hands are dry
- You are super clumsy
- You are carrying low
- You crave salty foods and steak
- You combine your age at the time of conception with the number of the month you conceived and that number is even
- You have super shiny pretty hair
You're having a girl if:
- Your belly is round like a basketball
- You have acne
- You are carrying high
- You don't look pretty because your daughter has stolen all your beauty
- You have serious morning sickness
- Your left breast is bigger than your right breast
- You crave fruit and candy
- You have lots of mood swings
- Your hair gets dull and thin (TheStir)
THE SOCIAL NETWORK: Is Technology Taking Over Your Personal Life?
Is technology taking over your personal life? Join the club. A new study from the University of Michigan shows that most people communicate over social networks or email about as often as they speak face-to-face.
The average person has about 75 face-to-face conversations a month, compared to 74 electronic interactions on Facebook, Twitter, email and Skype. The downside is you’re more likely to be misunderstood when relying solely on electronic communication. When you communicate offline, you benefit from reading a person’s face and better understand their moods and behaviors.
Women’s Health recommends allocating two or more hours per week for human interaction to keep technology from running your life.
VALENTINE'S DAY: By the Numbers
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the National Retail Federation estimates that 60% of Americans plan to celebrate the lovers’ holiday.
- Americans are projected to spend $18.6 billion on cards and gifts this year: $10.5 billion on significant others, $3.8 billion on family members, and $815 million on pets.
- 51% plan to give candy, while 36.6% are giving flowers.
- 19.7% are giving jewelry, adding up to $4.4 billion worth of bling.
- 54.7% are will pick up a Valentine’s Day card.
- 39% will be shopping at discount stores, while 26.3% will do their gift-giving online. (CBS News)
TOP CELEBRITY TWEETS
Stars were tweeting during the Grammys.
- Perez Hilton: "We [were] this close to seeing Rihanna boob!"
- Matthew Perry: "I have not seen one hat at the Grammys that I would stand half a chance of pulling off."
- Marlon Wayans: "What kind if hippy drugs are The Lumineers on...damn Charles Manson disciples…You think Prince will wake up one day and say, ‘What the [heck] was I wearing?’”
- Neil Patrick Harris: "I wanna be Adam Levine’s clothes."
- Joel McHale: "The Grammy organization showed they're with the times by getting rid of the Wax Cylinder Recording of the Year category."
- Ellen DeGeneres: “I had the best time presenting with Beyonce. For anyone who is confused, I'm the one to the left...The Black Keys really made an incredible album. Imagine how good it would be if they also used the white keys."
- Kathy Griffin: "Chris Brown refused to stand to applaud Frank Ocean for his Grammy win."
- Pete Wentz: "Frank Ocean. Yes. I have faith in goodness!"
- Alicia Keys: "Just got off stage! So blessed to have performed in this room! I remember the first time!"
- Nick Cannon: "Drake does his own stunts."
- Roseanne Barr: "Chris brown is the ONLY wife beater in Hollywood EVER given any [crap] whatsoever -- the rest of them are rewarded. TRUST ME I KNOW THIS!"
- Kyra Sedgwick: "Wow! Kelly Clarkson is brilliant! That voice!"
- Katie Couric: "I thought Alicia Keys tore it up!"
GRAMMY AWARDS: All the Winners
55th annual Grammy Awards Winners List
RECORD OF THE YEAR
Gotye f/ Kimbra: “Somebody That I Used to Know”
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Mumford & Sons: Babel
SONG OF THE YEAR
(Songwriters’ award. Artist name in parentheses.)
“We Are Young”: Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost & Nate Ruess (Fun. f/ Janelle Monáe)
BEST NEW ARTIST
Fun.
BEST POP SOLO PERFORMANCE
Adele: “Set Fire to the Rain” (live)
BEST POP DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE
Gotye f/ Kimbra: “Somebody That I Used to Know”
BEST POP INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM
Chris Botti: Impressions
BEST POP VOCAL ALBUM
Kelly Clarkson: Stronger
BEST DANCE RECORDING
Skrillex f/ Sirah: “Bangarang”
BEST DANCE/ELECTRONICA ALBUM
Skrillex: Bangarang
BEST TRADITIONAL POP VOCAL ALBUM
Paul McCartney: Kisses on the Bottom
BEST ROCK PERFORMANCE
Black Keys: “Lonely Boy”
BEST HARD ROCK/METAL PERFORMANCE
Halestorm: “Love Bites (So Do I)”
BEST ROCK SONG
(Songwriters’ award. Artist name in parentheses.)
“Lonely Boy”: Dan Auerbach, Brian Burton & Patrick Carney (Black Keys)
BEST ROCK ALBUM
Black Keys: El Camino
BEST ALTERNATIVE MUSIC ALBUM
Gotye: Making Mirrors
BEST R&B PERFORMANCE
Usher: “Climax”
BEST TRADITIONAL R&B PERFORMANCE
Beyoncé: “Love on Top”
BEST R&B SONG
(Songwriters’ award. Artist name in parentheses.)
“Adorn”: Miguel Pimentel (Miguel)
BEST URBAN CONTEMPORARY ALBUM
Frank Ocean: Channel Orange
BEST R&B ALBUM
Robert Glasper Experiment: Black Radio
BEST RAP PERFORMANCE
Jay-Z & Kanye West: “N****s in Paris”
BEST RAP/SUNG COLLABORATION
Jay-Z & Kanye West f/ Frank Ocean & The-Dream: “No Church in the Wild”
BEST RAP SONG
(Songwriters’ award. Artist name in parentheses.)
“N****s in Paris”: Shawn Carter, Mike Dean, Chauncey Hollis & Kanye West (Jay-Z & Kanye West)
BEST RAP ALBUM
Drake: Take Care
BEST COUNTRY SOLO PERFORMANCE
Carrie Underwood: "Blown Away"
BEST COUNTRY DUO/GROUP PERFORMANCE
Little Big Town: “Pontoon”
BEST COUNTRY SONG
(Songwriters’ award. Artist name in parentheses.)
“Blown Away”: Josh Kear & Chris Tompkins (Carrie Underwood)
BEST COUNTRY ALBUM
Zac Brown Band: Uncaged
BEST GOSPEL/CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Matt Redman: “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”
BEST GOSPEL SONG
(Songwriters’ award. Artist name in parentheses.)
“Go Get It”: Erica Campbell, Tina Campbell & Warryn Campbell (Mary Mary)
BEST CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC SONG
(Songwriters’ award. Artist name in parentheses.)
TIE: “10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”: Jonas Myrin & Matt Redman (Matt Redman)
TIE: “Your Presence Is Heaven”: Israel Houghton & Micah Massey (Israel & New Breed)
BEST GOSPEL ALBUM
Lecrae: Gravity
BEST CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN MUSIC ALBUM
TobyMac: Eye on It
BEST AMERICANA ALBUM
Bonnie Raitt: Slipstream
BEST BLUEGRASS ALBUM
Steep Canyon Rangers: Nobody Knows You
BEST BLUES ALBUM
Dr. John: Locked Down
BEST FOLK ALBUM
Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile: The Goat Rodeo Sessions
BEST REGGAE ALBUM
Jimmy Cliff: Rebirth
BEST WORLD MUSIC ALBUM
Ravi Shankar: The Living Room Sessions Part 1
BEST SPOKEN WORD ALBUM
Janis Ian: Society's Child: My Autobiography
BEST COMEDY ALBUM
Jimmy Fallon: Blow Your Pants Off
BEST MUSICAL THEATER ALBUM
Once: A New Musical
BEST COMPILATION SOUNDTRACK FOR VISUAL MEDIA
Midnight in Paris
BEST SCORE SOUNDTRACK FOR VISUAL MEDIA
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo: Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross
BEST SONG WRITTEN FOR VISUAL MEDIA
(Songwriters’ award. Artist name in parentheses.)
“Safe & Sound” (From The Hunger Games): T Bone Burnett, Taylor Swift, John Paul White & Joy Williams (Taylor Swift f/ The Civil Wars)
BEST RECORDING PACKAGE
(Art directors’ award)
Björk: Biophilia
BEST BOXED OR SPECIAL LIMITED EDITION PACKAGE
Woody at 100: The Woody Guthrie Centennial Collection
BEST ALBUM NOTES
Billy Vera for Ray Charles: Singular Genius: The Complete ABC Singles
BEST HISTORICAL ALBUM
Beach Boys: The Smile Sessions (Deluxe Box Set)
BEST ENGINEERED ALBUM, NON-CLASSICAL
Yo-Yo Ma, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Chris Thile: The Goat Rodeo Sessions
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR, NON-CLASSICAL
Dan Auerbach
BEST REMIXED RECORDING, NON-CLASSICAL
(Remixers award. Artist in parentheses)
Promises (Skrillex & Nero Remix): Skrillex, remixer (Nero)
BEST SHORT FORM MUSIC VIDEO
Rihanna f/ Calvin Harris: “We Found Love”
BEST LONG FORM MUSIC VIDEO
Mumford & Sons: Big Easy Express
