Beyonce Knowles performs at the Grammys.Kevin Winter
Irish bookies say that U2's chances of copping a Grammy are close to nil. Win, lose or draw (a rarity in Grammy-land), a huge array of musicians will be in Los Angeles tonight to see where the trophies fall, what Gaga is wearing, and whether Beyonce will still be nice to Taylor Swift if the latter takes the marquee awards for which they're both nominated.
And how much love will Grammy show to Canadians newcomers such as Drake (nominated for two rap awards) and Beast (up for best video)? Join Globe music critic Robert Everett-Green and Globe TV critic Andrew Ryan as they liveblog the awards ceremony.