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THE GRAMMYS: MUSIC'S BIGGEST NIGHT AIRS JAN. 2 ON CBS
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ALICIA KEYS TO HOST THE 62ND ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS JAN. 26 AT 8 P.M. (ET/PT) ON CBS.
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CBS and the Recording Academy will present an all-star tribute to the late Nipsey Hussle at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards Jan. 26 at 8 p.m. (ET/PT) on CBS.

The music event will once again be hosted by multi-Grammy winner Alicia Keys and broadcast live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles.

Set to take the stage to honor the current three-time Grammy nominee are Kirk Franklin, DJ Khaled, John Legend, Meek Mill, Roddy Ricch and YG. They join previously announced performers Aerosmith; Camila Cabello; Billie Eilish; Ariana Grande; H.E.R.; Jonas Brothers; Lizzo; Demi Lovato; Rosalia; Run-D.M.C.; Blake Shelton; Gwen Stefani; Tyler, The Creator; and Charlie Wilson.

"An activist, entrepreneur and rapper, Nipsey Hussle had a lasting impact on not just his community, but also the culture at large," said Ken Ehrlich, Grammy Awards executive producer.

"There is no denying the influence he had, and his legacy will be felt for generations to come. We are honored to bring together this amazing group of artists to celebrate Nipsey's life and pay tribute to his many contributions to music. It's sure to be a memorable performance."

The late Nipsey Hussle is nominated posthumously for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song ("Racks In The Middle"), and Best Rap/Sung Performance ("Higher").

Fourteen-time Grammy winner Kirk Franklin is nominated for Best Gospel Performance/Song ("Love Theory") and Best Gospel Album (Long Live Love).

DJ Khaled is nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance ("Higher").
Ten-time Grammy winner John Legend is currently nominated for Best Rap/Sung Performance ("Higher") and Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album (A Legendary Christmas).

First-time Grammy nominee Meek Mill is nominated for Best Rap Album (Championships) and first-time Grammy nominee Roddy Ricch is nominated for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song ("Racks In The Middle") and Best Rap/Sung Performance ("Ballin").

THE 62nd Annual Grammy Awards are produced by AEG Ehrlich Ventures for the Recording Academy. Ken Ehrlich is executive producer, Ben Winston is executive producer, Louis J. Horvitz is director, Chantel Sausedo is the talent producer and David Wild and Ehrlich are the writers.

For a complete list of all the Grammy nominees, log on to: https://www.grammy.com.

ABOUT THE RECORDING ACADEMY:
The Recording Academy represents the voices of performers, songwriters, producers, engineers, and all music professionals.

Dedicated to ensuring the recording arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, the Academy honors music's history while investing in its future through the Grammy Museum, advocates on behalf of music creators, supports music people in times of need through MusiCares, and celebrates artistic excellence through the Grammy Awards-- music's only peer-recognized accolade and highest achievement. As the world's leading society of music professionals, we work year-round to foster a more inspiring world for creators.

OTHER TELEVISION NEWS:

"THE ROAD TO F9: FAST & FURIOUS FAN FEST" AIRS ON NBC JAN. 31

NBC will televise "The Road to F9: Fast & Furious Fan Fest." Jan. 31, at 9 p.m. (ET/PT), an hourlong special celebrating Universal Pictures' Upcoming ninth chapter in the "Fast & Furious" series.

The special will feature the world premiere of the film's much-awaited trailer. Tyrese Gibson and Maria Menounos will host.

Global superstars Cardi B, Wiz Khalifa & Charlie Puth, Ozuna and Ludacris are set to perform.
The performances are part of a FAN EXTRAVAGANZA taking place in Miami on Jan 31 to celebrate the upcoming film, arriving in theaters on May 22.

There will be special appearances by franchise stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster and Nathalie Emmanuel, as well as newcomer to the "Fast & Furious" family, John Cena, and director Justin Lin.

Editor's Note: Information used in this report obtained from NBC and CBS.