NEW YORK – Last year, as the Grammys were approaching, the show’s executive producer was in frequent talks with Michael Jackson to appear on the telecast to celebrate the 25th anniversary of “Thriller.” Ken Ehrlich, the Grammy telecast’s co-executive producer, had presented several ideas for performers, including Justin Timberlake and Usher, all of which excited Jackson. But in the end, he declined the show’s invitation. “He just wasn’t ready for it,” Ehrlich said. This year, Jackson will be a focal point of the show, with an unprecedented posthumous tribute. The Grammys will broadcast a 3-D clip the singer made for his hit “Earth Song,” a video that was to be integral to his comeback concerts in London in July 2009 — shows that never happened because of his June 25 death in Los Angeles.

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On the heels of yesterday’s press conference, Wyclef will be appearing on Oprah tomorrow, doing more of what he has been doing for the last week, spreading more word about the tragedy in Haiti and pleading for more aid and understanding.  Also joining Clef on Wednesday will be Rihanna and Maxwell. Should be a great show!

And don’t forget you can still help by texting the word ‘quake’ to 21015 for info on how to donate $5 to help the victims of Haiti!!!

Not only is there a Keri mixtape on the horizon, but this Memorial Day, will see the release of her sophomore album. Interscope Urban Music exec, DJ Mormile says the project will most likely feature producers: Timberland, Polow Da Don, Danja, Kanye and Will.I.Am. And of course, they want Drake as a guest.   “We’re just getting into this,” says Mormile, who hopes to have a first single out in March, if not sooner. “But we already have an idea of what we want to do. This album will continue the evolution of Keri, building off the hits ‘Knock You Down’ and ‘Turning Me On,‘ which helped define her. This new album will be ‘Turning You On’ times 10.”

Much deserved winner of Golden Globes for Best Supporting Actress Mo’Nique for her portrayal as Mary Jones, an abusive mother in the movie “Precious”.   Great job!!!

March on down to the soothing sounds of Sade’s latest visual. Soldier Of Love drops February 8th. This is one comeback we are truly anticipating!!

Jay-Z Million Dollar Diamond Portrait…Who will own this masterpiece.  It’s made of only white and black diamonds.  Bidding starts at cool milly…anyone?!?!  anyone!???!