The recently announced performers will join previously announced acts Santana, the Backstreet Boys , TLC and Ricky Martin. Newly announced Grammy Award presenters include Christina Aguilera, Mary J. Blige , Neil Diamond, Gloria Estefan, Vince Gill and Jennifer Lopez.
Rosie O'Donnell will host this year's Grammys, which will air live from Los Angeles's Staples Center starting at 8 p.m. ET/PT (tape delayed on the West Coast). Winners in 98 categories will be announced during the three-hour presentation.
In related news, LAUNCH.com is currently holding a contest in which the grand prize is a trip for two to the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards. The grand prize includes tickets, hotel accommodations, and airfare for two. To enter the contest, go to www.launch.com.
-- Jason Gelman, New York
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