The 53rd Grammy Awards are here, which means that one of music's biggest nights if finally upon us. Beaming live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the Grammys will feature performances from some of the biggest names in music, including Eminem, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Arcade Fire, Cee Lo Green, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Drake, Muse and a boatload of others. Many of those same artists are competing for one of the most coveted prizes in music, with Eminem leading the list of all nominees. Could this be Slim Shady's big night or will it represent a breakout evening for other artists? These answers will all be answered in the coming hours.
But before the show gets started, it's time to hit the red carpet with two of MTV's favorite friends. Check out "Snooki & Sway: Live From the Grammys," the live streaming show that beams directly from the red carpet outside the Staples Center. The MTV News host and "Jersey Shore" star will be hanging out with some of the biggest names, chatting to some of the most popular groups and checking out all the hottest fashions making their way into the arena. Since fun and excitement seem to follow Snooki wherever she goes, you can expect the unexpected starting at 6 p.m. Eastern.
While you watch, stay tuned here for updates from the red carpet from MTV News' own James Montgomery, who is camped out on the carpet and checking out all the behind-the-scenes action — much of it surrounding the dramatic arrival of Lady Gaga.
7:00: Nicki Minaj just arrived. She has a hair style that's half leopard print, half "Bride of Frankenstein," all blonde. The leopard spots match her dress, of course. Also, Nicki totally grabbed Snooki's boobs.
6:48: B.o.b and Paramore just exchanged pleasantries and handshakes on the carpet. Snooki totally wanted to storm onto the live stream and take a photo with B.o.b.
6:22: Continuing to build a bridge with the indie community, Snooki just chatted up the guys in Vampire Weekend. We did learn that VW's favorite "Jersey Shore" cast member is Ronnie (except for Rostam, who loves Vinny) and that Snooki and Vinny aren't exactly on the best terms. "It's hard, literally," she said.
6:01: Lady Gaga just arrived on the carpet inside a futuristic egg being carried by servants. When she spied Snooki from inside the egg, she pressed her hands against the glass and waved. "I got chills," the Snookster gushed.


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