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M.I.A. Performance Could Be Laborious

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: February 8, 2009

M.I.A.'s planned performance at the Grammys might be more labor intensive than most.

The pregnant rapper is nominated for two Grammys, including record of the year for "Paper Planes." She could give birth to her first child at any moment. Yet she has agreed to perform during the Grammy telecast, to be aired live on CBS tonight.

M.I.A. said she'd been asked to perform with Jay-Z, T.I., Kanye West and Lil Wayne on the Grammy-nominated "Swagga Like Us," which is based on a sample of "Paper Planes."

But in a recent interview, she admitted that she worried such a performance "might induce labor."

"When I read these books on childbirth they are like, 'If you want to induce labor, try having a game of arm wrestle with your friend.' I am like, 'Oh my God, my option isn't an arm wrestle - it's like being onstage and with Jay-Z and Lil Wayne and Kanye and T.I.' To me that is really exciting, to be a nine-month pregnant woman," she said.

Cyrus Leads Kids' Choice Nominees
Miley Cyrus snagged two trophies at last year's Kids' Choice Awards, and now, the teen queen is back for more.

The "Hannah Montana" star received a leading three nominations, including favorite TV actress and favorite female singer. Cyrus, 16, is also nominated for favorite voice in an animated movie for "Bolt."

Her Disney channel series, "Hannah Montana," received a favorite TV show nomination.

The awards will air live on Nickelodeon on March 28.

Today's Birthdays

Actor Nick Nolte is 68. Comedian Robert Klein is 67. Actress Mary Steenburgen is 56. Author John Grisham is 54. Rock singer Vince Neil (Motley Crue) is 48. Actor Gary Coleman is 41. Actress Mary McCormack is 40. Actor Seth Green is 35.

Source: The Associated Press

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