The Recording Academy has added artists Pitbull and Justin Bieber to their star-studded award show lineup. The news was announced Sunday via the Grammys official social media platforms, where it stated that the Cuban-American rapper "is bringing the party to the 58th #GRAMMYs stage LIVE." Shortly after, it was revealed that the Canadian superstar has also been added to the lineup.
Mr. Worldwide and the Biebs are joining Adele, Lionel Richie, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar and Little Big Town, who have all been confirmed to perform at the 2016 Grammys.
Pitbull, born Armando Christian Pérez, is nominated for Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album against Bomba Estereo, La Cuneta Son Machín, Natalia Lafourcade and Monsieur Periné. Other Latino artists who nabbed a nod at the Grammys include Pablo Alborán, Ricky Martin, Alejandro Sanz, Julieta Venegas, Banda El Recodo, Los Tigres del Norte, Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 and Victor Manuelle, amongst others.
The Recording Academy will also honor the late Celia Cruz with the Lifetime Achievement Award. The 58th annual Grammys will air live at 8 p.m. ET on February 15, 2016 via CBS.
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