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Rihanna, Usher To Perform Grammy Nominations Concert

Bajan pop star Rihanna and R&B singer Usher have been added to the performance lineup for “The Grammy Nominations Concert Live! Countdown to Music’s Biggest Night,” on November 30.

RiRi and Usher will share the stage with the likes of Lady Gaga, Ludacris, Lupe Fiasco, Sugarland and Jason Aldean.

LL Cool J will again host the show, which will air at 10 p.m. on CBS.

The 2012 Grammy awards ceremony will go down February 12 at the Staples Center, and will air live at 8 p.m.

Rihanna already won four Grammys Awards in her career including Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “Umbrella,” two trophies for “Run This Town” (including Best Rap Song and Best Rap/Sung Collaboration) and Best Dance Recording for “Only Girl (In the World).”

Usher has amassed seven Grammys throughout his career, including wins for Best R&B Vocal Performance Male for “U Remind Me,” Best R&B Vocal Performance Male for “U Don’t Have To Call,” Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for “Yeah,” Best Contemporary R&B Album for Confessions, Best R&B Vocal Performance By a Duo/Group for “My Boo,” Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “There Goes My Baby” as well as Best Contemporary R&B Album for Raymond v. Raymond.

Rihanna new album Talk That Talk drop in stores on November 21.