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Amy Winehouse’s Parents Accept Grammy

Amy Winehouse, her father Mitch and mother Janis pose with Amy’s award for Best Song Musically and Lyrically for ‘Love Is A Losing Game’ at the 53rd Ivor Novello Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London, on May 22, 2008

February 12, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

One of the Grammy show’s most poignant moments was one that TV viewers didn’t see.

When Tony Bennett received the Grammy Sunday for best pop performance by a duo or group for his duet with Amy Winehouse, he invited the late singer’s parents to join him on stage during the awards ceremony’s pre-show segment.

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Now Hear This: Notable Quotables From The Grammys

LL Cool J plays host at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards held at Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 12, 2012

February 13, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Check out what some of the stars were saying inside the 2012 Grammy Awards!

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Grammys Explain Don Cornelius & Etta James’ Absences From ‘In Memorium’

Don Cornelius presents the BET Lifetime Achievement Award onstage during the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles, on June 28, 2009

February 12, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

The Grammys have responded to fans who were concerned that “Soul Train” host Don Cornelius and music icon Etta James were missing from the “in memoriam” segment at the awards show on Sunday night.

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Grammy Countdown: Adele’s Extraordinary Year

Adele: It Really ‘Broke My Heart’ Making My New Album

February 09, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Adele is heading into Sunday’s Grammy Awards with six nominations for her second album, “21.”

The mega-hit record, which features “Someone Like You” and “Rolling in the Deep,” has sold over 13 million copies worldwide — and it was all inspired by a painful breakup.

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Family & Friends Gather To Bid Etta James Goodbye At Funeral

Etta James seen in January 1961

January 28, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Hundreds of Etta James’ friends, fans and family have convened to remember the legendary rhythm and blues singer.

Mourners at James’ funeral Saturday are to include entertainment luminaries, with both Stevie Wonder and Christina Aguilera scheduled to perform.

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Etta James Funeral Set For Saturday, The Rev. Al Sharpton To Deliver Eulogy

Etta James seen in January 1961

January 24, 2012

NEW YORK, N.Y.

A public viewing will be held Friday for singer Etta James, and the Rev. Al Sharpton will eulogize the late legend at a private funeral Saturday.

A statement from Sharpton’s representative Tuesday said the funeral will include performances by celebrities, but those names were not announced.

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Beyonce: ‘Playing Etta James Taught Me So Much About Myself’

Etta James and Beyonce at the ‘Cadillac Records’ premiere in Hollywood (Nov. 2008)

January 20, 2012

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Beyonce and other members of the music world are remembering the late singing legend Etta James, who died on Friday at the age of 73.

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