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Ed Sheeran, Nick Jonas and James Corden backstage at the 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Feb. 12 in Los Angeles

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James Corden to return as GRAMMY host

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Emmy winner to bring more fun to the 60th GRAMMY Awards at Madison Square Garden in New York
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
May 18, 2017 - 10:39 am

You can add host to the list of details confirmed for Music's Biggest Night in 2018.

James Corden will reprise his role as host for the milestone 60th GRAMMY Awards, which will take place Sunday, Jan. 28, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York, as previously announced by The Recording Academy.

Whether it was his unforgettable opening show rap, rooting on Bruno Mars from the audience during his Prince tribute performance or his "Sweet Caroline" celebrity Carpool Karaoke bit, Corden drew praise for his first tour of hosting duties at the 59th GRAMMY Awards, which garnered an audience of more than 26 million viewers, a 4 percent increase from the previous year's telecast.

The Tony winner is currently in the midst of his second season as the host for CBS' "The Late Late Show With James Corden." The show, which has spawned viral segments such as Carpool Karaoke, has won two Emmys for Outstanding Interactive Program and Outstanding Variety Special.

Corden will become the 10th personality to host multiple GRAMMY Awards telecasts, following Andy Williams, John Denver, Kenny Rogers, Billy Crystal, Garry Shandling, Ellen DeGeneres, Rosie O'Donnell, Jon Stewart, and LL Cool J.

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"The Late Late Show with James Corden" Posts BTS Live "DNA"

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This performance was one of the major stops that has K-pop's BTS injecting new moves and flair into U.S. awareness
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Dec 1, 2017 - 4:44 pm

K-pop band BTS' taping of their live performance of "DNA" on "The Late Late Show with James Corden" had the gathered audience rapt with attention. Viral awareness has just started building for this energetic display of youth and talent that the show posted online Dec. 1. We will see what the future brings for Korean popmusic talent crossing over into the U.S. mainstream, but it's likely this is the beginning of more to come.

Once again host James Corden — also hosting the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards on Jan. 28, 2018 — brings out the best in musicians around him. His "Carpool Karaoke" series on Apple Music is the center of an emerging genre of social and musical expression. As K-pop's current de facto U.S. ambassadors, BTS and their infectious attitudes and moves have left plenty of strong memories and new fans behind.

Billboard has more on the group, as well as BTS' performance of "Flinch."

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BTS Taping "The Late Late Show With James Corden" Nov. 14

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BTS' American tour builds toward upcoming AMAs performance
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Nov 14, 2017 - 1:34 pm

BTS, as their September hit "DNA" crosses 154 million views on YouTube, is hitting highlights of American mainstream culture on their current promotional campaign. Billboard had the news that on Nov. 14 BTS will be performing on "The Late Late Show With James Corden."

This TV appearance precedes the band's upcoming performance at the American Music Awards on Nov. 19, which will see the colors of "DNA" painted across America. But appearances like today's taping with 60th GRAMMY Awards host Corden reach millions more. Tickets for "The Late Late Show With James Corden" taping were swept up immediately by BTS' dedicated fans.

BTS will also make another American appearance on Nov. 15 for their second late night stop at "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" The K-pop ambassadors are then scheduled to make their daytime TV debut on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Nov. 21.

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Chance The Rapper

Chance The Rapper

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Chance The Rapper Announces 2018 Twilight Awards For Education

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Awards show announcement tips James Corden to host and ends summit for Chance The Rapper's Social Works initiatives on a high note
Philip Merrill
GRAMMYs
Sep 6, 2017 - 1:48 pm

Investing in Chicago kids' future through learning added a philanthropic dimension to both Chance The Rapper's name and his inspiring musical messages.

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His SocialWorks summit on Sept. 1 announced the selection of the 20 Chicago schools that will receive $100,000 each over the next three years from the New Chance Arts & Literature Fund. And one more thing … Chance wrapped his evangelical enlistment for all of us to participate by teasing a new upcoming awards show.

"In June of 2018 the city of Chicago will host the first-ever annual Twilight Awards," Chance announced, "highlighting teachers, parents, principals, and students that convey leadership, with special guest performances, and it will be hosted by the one and only James Corden."

Referring to the $2 million in grants, he said, "If we work together, this could be the start of something so much bigger than anything we can even imagine."

The innovative GRAMMY winner believes these new chances will benefit all of us and that "if we invest in Chicago's children, we'll change the world."

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Will Smith and James Coden on "Carpool Karaoke"
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Will Smith, James Corden Go All Out In "Carpool Karaoke"

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Watch GRAMMY winner Smith and the current GRAMMY host enlist the USC marching band for some classic jams
Renée Fabian
GRAMMYs
Aug 9, 2017 - 10:17 am

Man your vehicles, the first episode of 60th GRAMMY host James Corden's "Carpool Karaoke" series featuring GRAMMY winner Will Smith is out and available for streaming on Apple Music.

In a six-minute teaser of the episode, we see Corden enlist the USC Trojan Marching Band for a roof-raising rendition of Smith's Best Rap Solo Performance-winning jam "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It." The duo also cover "Boom! Shake The Room" with some sweet dance moves.

In addition to the music, we learn when Smith started rapping, age 12, and how he had a record on the radio while he was still in high school. He also recalls talking about playing former President Barack Obama on film, as well as an overview of his acting career and the classic catch phrase, "Aww, hell naw."

If the teaser video just isn't enough Smith/Corden love for you, head over to Apple Music to see the full episode. There may also be wedding crashing and helicopter rides involved.

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