The Grammy’s: Rehearsal Day One!

The Grammy’s performers are getting ready to entertain you, and we have the inside scoop, thank to our very own super secret spy! Stay tuned in the Yak forum HERE for updates!

Rehearsing earlier today, we had Arcade Fire in the house! The house being Staples Center in Los Angeles of course. Anyway, they have a little surprise up their sleeve for the show… That’s right, they had some BMX riders up there with them doing tricks on stage. It was interesting!

Up Next, Lady Antebellum got their practice in, and just let me say, Hillary is an absolute doll, so humble and nice.

Streisand made her way in around 5pm for her rehearsal. The place was definitely still and quiet while she performed.

The Salute to Aretha Franklin is rehearsing now (7:30p Pacific Time), and we have Christina Aguilera (straw hair and all) and Jennifer Hudson (who is so thin now it makes us want to buy her a hamburger) up there on stage. You know, the last time we sat through an Aguilera rehearsal here, she oh so politely chucked her gum out of her mouth on to the stage where the Grammy Production Crew had to go pick it up. Well, I guess that’s a diva for you!

We have not yet seen Cee Lo, Mars, Eminem etc. Probably rehearsing tomorrow… Stay tuned to the Yak and we will try and keep you all updated!

Black History Month: The Yak Salutes Sammy Davis Jr.

In honor of Black History Month, we’d like to bring attention to Mr. Sammy Davis, Jr. Sammy Jr. started off touring with his vaudeville- performing father, Sammy Sr. and joined the army during WWII where he experienced racism and segregation. After his discharge, he became great friends with Frank Sinatra and was, as you know, a member of the Rat Pack.

Sammy refused to perform (along with Ol’ Blue Eyes) at many venues that segregated their clubs and was at the March in D.C. Because of his actions, many clubs desegregated their establishments for further Black performers after Mr. Davis, Jr. He continues to hold a special place in our hearts as a great entertainer and Civil Rights Activist.

Sammy was most definitely one of the most multi-talented and spectacular artists that ever graced the stage, and America is better for it. Sammy, we salute you. It was a privilege to have you in our lives, and in our history. Let’s remember Sammy Davis, Jr.