http://blogs.suntimes.com/awards/2009/02/grammys_preshow_will_stream_on.html
In the Grammys' efforts to entertain you, they've been giving out fewer and fewer awards during the actual telecast in recent years. Instead, they fill the time with performers<http://blogs.suntimes.com/awards/2009/01/first_performers_announced_for.html> and more performers<http://blogs.suntimes.com/awards/2009/01/u2_rihanna_and_more_added_to_g.html>, thinking that's why you tune in. Ratings<http://blogs.suntimes.com/awards/2008/02/grammys_ratings_hit_a_sour_not.html> be damned. The bulk of the awards are given out during a pre-show, which isn't televised. This year, however, you can at least watch it online ... The clumsily titled "51st Annual Grammy Awards Pre-Telecast Ceremony" ("now attended by thousands!") starts at 3 p.m. our time this Sunday from the Los Angeles Convention Center -- streamed live internationally on www.grammy.com and available for viewing for 30 days following the event. The talent quotient drops significantly for the Pre-Telecast. Hosts: Wayne Brady and Tia Carrere. Performers: Lila Downs, Hilary Hahn and Heavy D. Presenters: Yolanda Adams, Robert Aubry Davis, Lamont Dozier, Alex Raymundo and Blair Underwood. Warm Regards ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Vinayak http://www.flickr.com/photos/rightplacerighttime/
