Rapper and NCIS: Los Angeles actor LL Cool J has been confirmed as the host of this year’s Grammy Awards. The news was announced this past Wednesday by the Recording Academy, marking the Academy’s first host for the big event in seven years. Set to perform at the awards night is singer Jason Aldean, pop star Taylor Swift, Kelly Clarkson, The Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars and rapper Nicki Minaj. Singer Kanye West is currently leading the night’s nominations in seven categories, along with the Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, and Adele. A two-time Grammy Award winner, LL Cool J announced his happiness over taking on the hosting duties for the night….

History was made at Sunday night’s 52nd annual Grammy Awards, as Beyonce became the most honored female artist by the Grammys in one night, winning six awards for her third solo album, ‘I Am…Sasha Fierce.’ Taylor Swift also beat several veteran artists to win the night’s top honor, album of the year, for her second album, ‘Fearless.’ Swift, who won a total of four awards, jumped around on-stage after beating Beyonce, the Dave Matthews Band, Lady Gaga and the Black Eyed Peas for best album. “Oh wow-thank you so much! I just hope that you know how much this means to me…. that we get to take this back to…

The complete 2009 Grammy Award nominees have been announced and the full list is available online at Grammy.com. The Grammy Awards, established in 1958 and first televised live in 1971, were originally called the Gramophone Awards and are presented annually by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States, for outstanding achievements in the record industry. Neil Portnow is the current President of the Academy. The Grammys are considered the highest music honor in the recording industry. The awards ceremony usually features appearances by various entertainers presenting the awards as well as performances by well-known artists. Among the nominees are Coldplay, Lil’ Wayne, the Jonas Brothers,…