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U2 to perform at Grammys

NEW YORK — U2 and Elton John are headed to the Grammys to help the organization celebrate its 60th awards show.

The Recording Acade-my announced Wednes-day that U2 and John, who will sing one of his classics with Miley Cyrus, will perform at the Jan. 28 show at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

Sam Smith and Ken-drick Lamar, who is up for seven Grammys, were also added to the lineup.

Two days after the Grammys, the academy will hold “Elton John: I’m Still Standing — A GRAMMY Salute,” where Smith, Cyrus and others will pay tribute to the Rocket Man.

The week leading up to the Grammys will also feature some high profile performers: Eminem, Dave Matthews and Childish Gambino are part of the “Citi Sound Vault” from Jan. 24-28 at Irving Plaza in New York City.

Thirty Seconds to Mars will kick it off on Jan. 24, followed by The National, Eminem, Gambino and Matthews with bandmate Tim Reynolds.

Miss America director set

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A longtime Miss America Organization staffer has been named its executive director of operations.

Karen Nocella’s appointment was announced Wednesday. She will oversee day-to-day activities in the organization’s Atlantic City office.

Nocella has worked for more than 30 years in public relations and marketing. She joined the organization in 2008 as a tour manager for Miss America and has served as business manager and executive director for promotions and licensing.

The Associated Press

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