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Five things to watch for at the Grammys

Online Desk

02 Apr 2022 05:48 AM

Las Vegas will host the Grammys for the first time ever Sunday, one year after the coronavirus pandemic forced organizers to shake up the broadcast with a cabaret-style show heavy on performances.

Music's most prestigious awards ceremony comes with the entertainment world on edge, just a week after a shocking twist at the Oscars that saw Will Smith slap Chris Rock onstage over a bad joke.

The incident is sure to prompt stiffer stage security and script vetting in Sin City, but there's always a little room at the Grammys for things to get... weird.

Here's a guide to the event, which comedian Trevor Noah will host:

- Olivia Rodrigo sweep? -

 Two years after Billie Eilish cleaned up the "big four" prizes -- Album of the Year, Song of the Year, Record of the Year and Best New Artist -- viral pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo has the chance to do it again.

The former Disney channel actress -- who posted record-breaking streaming numbers last year during her explosive ascent to pop's upper echelons -- has a total of seven nominations, including in all four of the most prestigious categories.

Rodrigo, 19, is among a coterie of pop stars including Justin Bieber and Doja Cat leading this year's nomination pack.

The "drivers license" singer is also slated to perform, as are a variety of acts including BTS, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, H.E.R. and nominations frontrunner Jon Batiste.


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