Nicki Minaj To Debut New Song At Grammys, Perform At NBA All-Star Game

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By Nadeska Alexis

It'd be difficult to miss Nicki Minaj these days even if you tried. On Sunday night she joined Madonna for a performance during the Super Bowl halftime show, and next Sunday night she'll be front-and-center at the Grammys, before heading out to perform at the NBA All-Star Game. At her first Grammys performance, Minah will debut her new single "Roman Holiday," and the following day she will roll out yet another Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded single, titled "Starships."

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On Monday, February 13, just a day after the Grammy telecast, Nicki's "Starships" will premiere on Ryan Seacrest's radio show and make its way to iTunes shortly afterward.

Minaj gave fans the first preview of her sophomore album with the single "Roman in Moscow" back in November, followed by "Stupid Hoe" in December. The release of the Hype Williams-directed video for "Stupid Hoe" last month was accompanied by an announcement that her much-anticipated album would be pushed from its original February 14 release date to April 3.

"New Album Date: April 3rd. Pink Friday: ROMAN RELOADED," Minaj wrote to her loyal followers on Twitter. "But have no fear. Tons of surprises before then ;). Love Always, HB."

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One of those surprises will come at this year's Grammy Awards, where Nicki is set to perform a brand-new, unreleased single, "Roman Holiday" (the tune will also appear on Roman Reloaded). The performance will mark her first time on the Grammy stage, an honor she adds to noms for Best New Artist, Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Album for her 2010 debut Pink Friday.

Cash Money Records CEO Birdman is among the few who have already heard Minaj's new album, and he's given it glowing reviews. "She's grown so much as an artist. She's so talented that this sh-- is scary," he told Complex. She really is the female Weezy. Hands down, she bad as a mother----er. Her talents, skills and what she's done with her music and the way she is in front of a camera. She's just so talented to be so young. It's a brand-new style. I'm just so glad she's on our team."

The 54th annual Grammy Awards are set to air Sunday, February 12, on CBS at 8 p.m. ET.

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Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, deadmau5 Celebrating EDM At The Grammys

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By Jocelyn Vena

The Grammys have gathered an interesting group of nominees and performers this year to highlight a memorable year in dance/electronica music. Lil Wayne, Chris Brown and the Foo Fighters will join EDM stars deadmau5 and David Guetta for a special performance at the 2012 Grammy Awards ceremony.

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This marks the first time the Grammys have shed light on the increasingly popular genre, which has recently seeped into every form of music. The performance will take place in a tent outside Staples Center. The announcement comes on the same day it was confirmed that Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt will head up a tribute to late soul singer Etta James and Nicki Minaj revealed she will perform a spankin'-new track, "Roman Holiday," when she takes the Grammy stage.

MTV News will be on hand at the Grammys for the MTV News Pre-Show, hosted by Sway Calloway and James Montgomery. With so many artists set to appear at the show, including Katy Perry, Drake, Fergie, Bruce Springsteen, Adele, Rihanna, Coldplay, Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson and host LL Cool J, stay tuned to our live stream on MTV.com, starting at 5 p.m. ET Sunday, to get all the scoop from all the biggest stars in the music industry.

Kanye West is the night's most-nominated artist, with seven nods for his joint album with Jay-Z, Watch the Throne, and his own My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, both of which are up for Rap Album of the Year. West is followed by this year's critical darling, Adele, who is tied with the Foo Fighters and Bruno Mars with six nods each. Lil Wayne and dance-music breakout Skrillex each garnered five nods.

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Chris Brown Returns To Grammys As A Performer

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By Jocelyn Vena

Chris Brown canceled his 2009 Grammy performance after the very public assault against his former girlfriend Rihanna (who was also scheduled to perform that night), but this year the singer will make his official return to the stage. The Associated Press reports that Brown will perform at the 2012 Grammy Awards, along with Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Coldplay, Adele, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift and more.

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Despite being nominated in years since, Brown has not attended the ceremony. The performance is not meant to be formally announced prior to the show. Brown is up for three Grammys, including Best R&B Album for his 2011 opus, F.A.M.E., as well as Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song for his track "Look At Me Now," which also features Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes.

Rihanna is also slated to attend on Sunday. She's set to take the stage with Coldplay and is up for a handful of her own awards including Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Loud as well Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for "What's My Name?" which features Drake.

Nicki Minaj Performing At 2012 Grammys

Rihanna and Brown have recently denied rumors that they are romantically involved with one another. However, the twosome was spotted at the same Super Bowl party over the weekend in Los Angeles, though reportedly they didn't cross paths.

Rihanna and Brown won't be the only two A-listers taking the stage at Sunday's show. Adele, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Aldean and Nicki Minaj are also confirmed to perform live at the 54th annual awards show, which will be hosted by LL Cool J and take place in Los Angeles.

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