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By Karu F. Daniels AP AP AP AP We have just been informed that Chris Brown will not be attending tonight's 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards. We're sorry he is unable to join us this evening," The Recording Academy later issued in a statement. A rep for Brown was not reachable at deadline.

By Karu F. Daniels It was announced this week that Grammy Award winners Dionne Warwick and Ludacris will chair and host the American Music Inaugural Balls on Jan. 20, 2009 - the evening President Elect Barack Obama gets sworn into office. Hi Mom, Obama Won! This is the first day of the rest of our lives."

By Karu F. Daniels Rugged rapper Lil' Wayne, who also performed during the broadcast, tops this year's nominations in eight categories, including "Album of the Year." Following is a sampling of nominations in 110 categories from the Grammy Awards' 32 Fields:GENERAL FIELD Nominees for Best Rap Song are:

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By Brennan Williams 2. Favorite Pop/Rock Male - Chris Brown 3. Favorite Country Band/Duo/Group - Rascal Flats 5. Favorite Country Male - Brad Paisley 8. Favorite Country Female - Taylor Swift 10. Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Male - Kanye West 14. Artist of the Year - Chris Brown

By Bridget Bland I'm really looking forward to this next process in my life. I've made three albums, had two Grammy nominations, a beautiful fan-base, and beat all the odds against me," she shared. "God really has been good to me." That reason inspired that song, 'Thank You.' Neo-Soul Music Stars Wire Image