Jay Z easily led this year's Grammy Award nominations today with nine nods.

Jeff Hanneman, a founding member of Slayer whose career was irrevocably changed after a spider bite, has died aged 49.

The world of music was in mourning today after the sudden death of Whitney Houston at the age of 48.

It’s almost winter, but get ready for some surf and sun: the Beach Boys are reuniting.

The Recording Academy is finally getting some satisfaction, with Mick Jagger’s first appearance on the Grammy stage.

WHEN Eminem was first nominated for album of the year some 10 years ago for The Marshall Mathers LP, it marked a milestone for the Grammys as it chose to honour an album that was considered masterful in its artistry, yet morally bankrupt in its values.

Eminem’s “Recovery” was made complete as the Recording Academy nominated the resurgent rapper for 10 awards, including the biggest prizes: album, song, and record of the year.

Michael Jackson posthumously paid tribute to both Mother Earth and 3D video on Sunday’s Grammy Awards telecast.

THE unlikely pairing of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss that produced the hit album Raising Sand won five Grammys including album of the year.

A stunning-looking and strong-sounding Whitney Houston made a triumphant return to the stage today at a pre-Grammy party honouring her mentor, music mogul Clive Davis.

Michael Jackson’s famous jewelled glove is going up for auction.

British acts dominated the nominations for record of the year at the US Grammy Awards today.

George Martin, the classically trained producer of the Beatles, was honoured last night in Los Angeles.

Country star Faith Hill has joined an all star line-up to pay tribute to Aretha Franklin in concert next month.

At first, singer Amy Winehouse was heralded as a gifted new artist with an amazing album.

The Police will reunite to open the 49th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles on February 11, the Recording Academy said, and the hit 1980s band is planning a reunion tour.

Pop group The Police will reunite to perform at this year’s Grammys ceremony, the Recording Academy announced today.

James Blunt and Corinne Bailey Rae are among those tipped to be named Grammy Award nominees at a US ceremony to announce shortlisters later today. Rae is also expected to attend the announcement ceremony.

David Bowie, blues pioneer Robert Johnson and the late comedian Richard Pryor are among recording artists who will receive lifetime achievement honours during next month’s Grammy Awards.

Teenage British soul star Joss Stone and Melissa Etheridge electrified the Grammys audience with a gritty tribute to Janis Joplin.

Following Janet Jackson’s surprise breast-baring on the American football Super Bowl halftime show, CBS television said it would institute a video delay system to avoid any recurrence at Sunday’s Grammy Awards.

Daryl Hall and John Oates, Ruben Blades and Nile Rodgers were tonight hailed as “heroes” by the Recording Academy for their musical contributions.