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- 2009 Grammy Awards: February 8, 2009, at 8/7c
- Location: Staples Center in Los Angeles, California
- Network: CBS
- The Grammy Awards began in 1959
- First live telecast: 1971
- Presented by: National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences
- Grammy is short for Gramophone
- Musical awards are given in recognition of musical excellence
- E! Online will host liveblogs and an interactive GlamCam for the red carpet arrivals
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The Grammy Red Carpet page is up to the minute info on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. A "red carpet" is a length of carpet in the color red, which is laid out to welcome VIPs to formal events.
The 51st Grammy Awards were held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on February 8, 2009, at 8:00 p.m. EST.
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Red Carpet History
The earliest known reference to walking a red carpet is in the play Agamemnon by Aeschylus, written in 458 BC. A hallmark of celebrity events, the red carpet has become a hot bed of pre-event activity ranging from interviews with the press to paparazzi snapping pictures of celebrity guests in fashionable clothes. -
Red Carpet Statement
The red carpet is sometimes used by the stars to make a public statement. In 2008, rapper Nas wore a black t-shirt with the word N----- on it to promote his album and acknowledge discrimination.YouTube Video: Nas on Grammy Red Carpet
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Grammy Red Carpet Questions
Who designed Jennifer Anistons Oscar dress? Who has photos of all her great Red Carpet outfits? 3 AnswersJennifer Aniston's Oscar dress was a sparkling silver gown designed by Valentino with Jimmy Choo satin sandals, Fred Leighton jewels, pleated hair and arm candy... read more
Will Coldplay make it to the Grammy Awards? 2 AnswersOh they made it alright! Awesome performance. Just wish they would have done it by themselves. Jay-Z could have sung his own song! ... read more
Best Celebrity Tattoo - what is it? 2 AnswersPaul Stanley! Simple, elegant...oh wait, do they have to have attended the Grammys? Was Eve there? I like her little paw print chest tats... Otherwise, you gott... read more
Was Paula Abdul drunk at the Grammy Awards? 2 AnswersPaula ALWAYS seem to be under the influence. Who knows what is real and what is drug induced at this point? read more




