November 30, 2011 - Rapper Kayne West -- who has complained in the past about his lack of award nominations and wins -- leads this year's Grammy pack with seven nods, including one for "Song of the Year."
November 11, 2011 - After nearly a full year of playing gigs around the world, Katy Perry plans to wrap it up with a thank-you gift to fans: a free show in Los Angeles.
November 9, 2011 - Katy Perry tops the new list of nominees for the People's Choice Awards, which will be handed out Jan. 11 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles during a ceremony to be televised on CBS.
September 26, 2011 - Ellie Goulding will take over opening duties originally slated for Brit-pop star Jessie J on Katy Perry's upcoming North American leg of her "California Dreams Tour."
Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band is the latest act to sign on to perform at this year's Grammy Awards ceremony, joining Paul McCartney, Katy Perry and Glen Campbell, among others. 
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