Lady Gaga is the surprise act at the Grammys and will honour Tony Bennett with five-minute medley

THE Grammys have lined up a wealth of big names to start the party tomorrow night, including Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, Silk Sonic and Olivia Rodrigo.

Now Lady Gaga will be joining them on stage at the postponed bash at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Vegas, for a very special performance.

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I can exclusively reveal the Shallow singer will pay a heartfelt tribute to legendary crooner Tony Bennett, who aged 95, is battling Alzheimer’s disease.

The pair, are up for five gongs for their collaborative jazz album Love For Sale, a follow-up to 2014’s Cheek To Cheek.

‘Won’t be a dry eye’

A ceremony insider said: “Gaga’s performance is going to be the biggest moment of the night and it will pay tribute to the brilliance of Tony.

“On stage she will sing Love For Sale, the title track from their last album, which came out last year.

“She will also perform Do I Love You, a song they previously did together.

“When she is singing, photographs of Tony will be beamed up on to the screen behind the stage. They are hoping he will be able to make the ceremony but it’s up in the air right now. 

“Gaga will be there to pick up their gongs if they win, and they’re looking to clear up as they have five nominations for their work together. 

“It is going to be really emotional for Gaga and the audience. All in all, her set will last five minutes and there won’t be a dry eye in the house once it is over.”

My favourite pop star Dua Lipa is also hoping to make a surprise appearance on the night, with insiders saying she is pencilled in to present Best New Artist with her Sweetest Pie collaborator Megan Thee Stallion.

But while the ceremony is gearing up to be a good one, for me there will be a dark cloud over the night.

The Foo Fighters, one of my favourite groups, had been scheduled to perform but have cancelled all of their shows following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins last week, aged only 50.

But those working on the ceremony assure me the event will pay homage to Taylor, who died following a drugs overdose.

The insider added: “Taylor is going to be a big part of the In Memoriam section of the ceremony, where stars including Cynthia Erivo will sing.

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A source said: “At the moment his name is pencilled in to be the last mentioned, and a big picture of him will be shown on the screen for a while so people can pay respects.

“The Grammys is a real celebration of all the best things in music but with Taylor’s sudden passing, the organisers want to make sure a decent chunk of time is devoted to remembering him.”

Cardi’s barnet flair

 CARDI B looked like she’d been wearing a bandana for too long when she emerged with this bold pattern printed on her hair.

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The Wap rapper made quite the statement with this eye-catching red wig and matching bodywarmer while shooting a music video in New York this week. She features on an upcoming remix of Kay Flock’s song Shake It and they were both present to shoot the visuals.

Despite Cardi’s long-awaited second album failing to materialise for yet another year, she has a nomination in the Best Rap Performance category at tomorrow night’s Grammys, for her song Up.

Her debut album Invasion Of Privacy was released four years ago this week, and while she has had two kids since then, it’s about time she prepared a follow-up.

That way, she will be up for plenty more gongs by the time the Grammys roll around again in 2023.

Nic tops Pol

NICOLE SCHERZINGER made it quite clear she isn’t in chilly Britain as she posed in this floral bra top and skirt.

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The Pussycat Dolls star looked like she was ready for the beach.

 But she appeared to just be wearing the eye-catching outfit while posing around the house in Los Angeles, as her music plaques were spotted in one of the pictures. Unsurprisingly, the Don’t Cha singer’s snaps racked up almost 90,000 likes in 24 hours.

Describing the look, she said: “Channelling Polynesian warrior goddess vibes.”

Even though she is dating a British lad – former Scotland rugby player Thom Evans – I can understand why Nicole is in no rush to make a return to Blighty.

Em joy as she falls for female pianist

EMELI SANDE has come out – revealing she is now in a relationship with a woman.

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The Read All About It singer, who was with a man for a decade before their divorce eight years ago, said she befriended the classical pianist shortly after lockdown and they have fallen for each other.

Emily said: “We met through music and I definitely feel happier than ever. It feels great. For me, true love and having love in your life makes everything fit into place.”

On what the romance has brought to her life, Emeli, who this week released her new song There Isn’t Much, explained: “If you don’t really have someone to share it with or someone supporting you behind the scenes, it’s very difficult. So now I feel very fulfilled. I’ll always love music and I love my career but now it just feels that despite what happens, I can just enjoy life and be really happy.”

Asked if she considers herself bisexual, she added: “I’m not sure what I identify as, but I guess so.

“I just feel like I should fall in love with whoever I fall in love with.”

Chris hits jackpot

CHRIS ROCK is expected to make £2million off the back of being slapped by Will Smith on Oscars night. 

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While tickets for his upcoming comedy tour are now selling out, insiders said he was also being pursued by Oprah Winfrey and Ellen Degeneres.

 Both are desperate to secure his first sit-down interview.

A source said: “Chris has handled the situation with such grace and poise and it is paying dividends. Hollywood just can’t get enough of him and while people are turning away from Will in droves, they’re queuing up to see Chris.

“His comedy tour is now sold out for months in advance and he has added more dates.

“He has chosen to hold his tongue for now and it’s not surprising, as there are big-money negotiations going on behind the scenes for his first chat.

“Oprah and Ellen have both shown interest.

“Chris is in no rush and wants to make sure he is in the right place before he agrees to anything.”