LOS ANGELES: Legendary rocker Mick Jagger and veteran diva Barbra Streisand will join rising stars and seasoned chart-toppers Sunday at the music industry's annual Grammys awards bash in Los Angeles. Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and teen sensation Justin Bieber are also on a star-studded rosta of performers at the show, at which rapper Eminem hopes to seal a comeback year with a brace of awards. Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson and Florence and the Machine singer Florence Welch will stage a combined “Valentine's” and “get-well” tribute for Aretha Franklin. Frontrunners for Grammys glory include Eminem, nominated in 10 categories in what could cap a comeback year for the once-troubled rap star. Eminem has a Best Album nod for “Recovery,” as well Best Song nomination with Rihanna for “Love the Way You Lie,” at the 53rd Grammys show. Hawaiian-born singer Bruno Mars came second to Eminem with seven nominations including Best Male Pop Vocal, while US rap megastar Jay-Z, Nashville-born country trio Lady Antebellum and Lady Gaga each earned six nods. Perry is also in the running for Best Album along with Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire and Lady Antebellum. – Agence France
