Nominations

Both Bon Iver and Nicki Minaj have been releasing music for a few years now, so how can they be Best New Artist nominees? Why did the Grammys drop 31 categories this year? And what’s the difference between Record and Song of the Year? The rules that govern the Grammys can be complicated, but we’ve got the answers.

Lady Gaga is reportedly opening and closing tonight’s Grammy nominations concert, which airs at 10PM ET on CBS. Double duty is nothing new for Gaga. She often performs best when under pressure like that and a dual dose of her singing and dancing is something for which all little monsters will happily stay up past their bedtime.