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The Best New Artist category is often the first the general public hears about the new kids on the block shaking up the music charts. Looking back through a few of the more recent past winners of this Grammy award, it’s hard to imagine a time before these artists dominated the soundtrack of our lives. With five new artists nominated for this year, only history can tell what the future could hold.

Where are they now?

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The pop categories at the GRAMMYs are always the closest fought, and this year’s Best Pop Solo Performance is no exception.

Bringing all the heavy hitters together, Last.fm Trends works out who’s going in with an advantage.Peak Pop Performances

Dj Flipside drops another massive remix of David Guetta’s “Turn Me On,” by Sidney Samson. Listen to Flipside at Five powered by Chevy Sonic feat. Cobra Starship, Jason Derulo, Selena Gomez, Gym Class Heroes, Rihanna, LMFAO, Breathe Carolina, Flo Rida, The Wanted, and more!

Hear the mix audio!

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Chris was 86-ed from The GRAMMYs a few years ago when the RiRi beating happened the day before the show in ’09. A few weeks ago we learned he was let back in to see the show. Now he is confirmed to perform!You think Chris & Rihanna will run into each other?

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“ We are thrilled to have her back on the road and know her fans feel the same.
” Arthur Fogel, CEO Live Nation The Queen is coming…the Queen is coming!!!  Madonna is setting out on a world tour!

Photos: Madonna Rocks Halftime Show…She will do new music from her MDNA album coming out next month and all of her classics.  Expect to pay up to $300 a ticket though!  She says she’s worth it.  We think so.  Tickets go on sale Monday.  

Check out the complete tour itinerary and some footage from her older concerts (including her very first show ever) after the jump!

Find out when Madonna is coming to Chicago!!

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Today Mariah Carey announced that she has something special planned for her fans on February 11, 2012!

2.11 … Lambs Appreciation Day! For the love of the lambs, get involved! More info to come!! @MariahAlerts—
Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) February 05, 2012

Watch MC’s special video to her fans

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Katy Perry performed a few songs on the DirecTV Super Bowl Pregame Show. She even dedicated one of those songs to someone special during her performance. (NOT Russell Brand)

Who did she dedicate a song to?

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This week we welcome “Young, Wild & Free” by Wiz Khalifa & Snoop Dogg ft. Bruno Mars to the list. Flo Rida’s “Good Feeling” was number one for a long time, until last week when Rihanna’s “We Found Love” finally knocked the song out. But RiRi better watch out, because Adele’s coming to “Set Fire To The Rain.”

Get the full list & watch videos now!

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Check out all the behind-the-scenes footage of what goes into making a hot music video. It’s 4am and they’re filming “Turn Me On.”

Go behind the scenes here

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Photos: Madonna Rocks Halftime Show…We didn’t even notice it as it happened, not until everyone tweeted about it afterwards!

Below you can watch the entire halftime show performance with Madonna and her now ex friend M.I.A. Oh yaaaaa….you know Madge is pissed!!

Watch the entire show here