Music News for Thursday

Jan 11, 2018 | 4:30 AM

BRUNO MARS, CARDI B, LUIS FONSI, SZA TO PERFORM AT GRAMMYS: Bruno Mars and Cardi B, who recently collaborated on the upbeat song “Finesse,” will perform together at the Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy announced that “Despacito” hit makers Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, SZA and Kesha will also take the stage at the January 28th show at New York’s Madison Square Garden. Logic, Alessia Cara and Khalid, the trio behind the suicide prevention hit “1-800-273-8255,” will perform the song with a group of suicide attempt and loss survivors selected by the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The track is nominated for Song of the Year. Mars’ nominations include Album, Song and Record of the Year. “Despacito” will also compete for Song and Record of the Year. Previously announced performers include Lady Gaga, P!nk, Childish Gambino and Little Big Town.

RICKY MARTIN IS OFFICIALLY MARRIED TO JWAN YOSEF: Ricky Martin’s wedding plans might still be the works, but he’s officially married to Jwan Yosef. Martin confirmed the news on the red carpet of the premiere of The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. “I’m a husband, but we’re doing a heavy party in a couple of months, I’ll let you know,” he said. “We’ve exchanged vows, and we’ve swear – everything, and we’ve signed all the papers that we needed to sign, prenups and everything.” “It feels amazing! I can’t introduce him as my fianc. I can’t. He’s my husband. He’s my man,” he added.

CELEBRATE MARDI GRAS WITH FIFTH HARMONY, SEAN PAUL, MACKLEMORE AND MORE: Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, is gearing up to celebrate Mardi Gras in a big way. Their annual celebration will feature a star-studded lineup of performers including Fifth Harmony, Macklemore, Sean Paul, Andy Grammar, Phillip Phillips and more. The New Orleans-inspired festivities will kick off February 3rd with a Sean Paul performance and run through April 7th. While the concerts will only take place on select Saturdays and Sundays during that time, the theme park will have a parade every night including street performers, colorful costumes and lots of beads. Other artists on tap for the celebration include country singer Kelsea Ballerini, Fitz & the Tantrums, The Beach Boys and Foreigner.

MILEY CYRUS, IMAGINE DRAGONS, MORE JOIN FLEETWOOD MAC MUSICARES TRIBUTE: Fleetwood Mac are set to be honored by a star-studded lineup. Chosen as the 2018 MusiCare’s Person of the Year, the legendary classic rock group are the guests of honor at a tribute concert slated for January 26th at New York’s Radio City Music Hall as part of Grammy week. Imagine Dragons, Miley Cyrus, Little Big Town and the Zac Brown Band are among the latest list of performers scheduled to perform at the show. Juanes, Portugal. the Man, Brandi Carlile, Alison Krauss and Jerry Douglas are also new additions to the performance lineup. The new acts join previously announced artists John Legend, Harry Styles, Keith Urban, Lorde, HAIM and OneRepublic. Fleetwood Mac will headline the show, with the band set to receive their MusiCares honor from former U.S. President Bill Clinton. Proceeds from the annual Person of the Year tribute – now in its 28th year – goes to MusiCares, which ensures music people have a place to turn in times of financial, medical, and personal need.