The Morning Mix: Rihanna And J-Lo To Perform At Billboard Music Awards

Becky Bain | April 12, 2011 5:00 am

Did You Hear?

:: Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, The Black Eyed Peas, Taio Cruz, Keith Urban and Lady Antebellum are among the first batch of performers revealed for this year’s Billboard Music Awards. The nominations will be announced this Wednesday. [Neon Limelight]

:: U2 have bested The Rolling Stones to score the record for the act with the highest-grossing tour ever, for their worldwide 360 tour. They’re also set to score the record for the most-attended tour ever as well. Kind of makes up for the Spider-Man musical, doesn’t it? [Spinner]

:: Drake wears a lot of sweaters. Must be from living up in chilly Canada. [Vulture]

:: Forget about a record deal — is Pia Toscano now dating Mark Ballas from Dancing With The Stars? Reality competition show couple made in heaven. [E! Online]

:: Check out Paramore’s fiery frontwoman Hayley Williams’ cutest pics. [MTV Buzzworthy]

After the jump, find out which music acts are performing on the tube today.

Music On TV: :: Late Night with David Letterman (CBS) — Foo Fighters :: Jimmy Kimmel Live (ABC) — Jenny and Johnny :: Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (NBC) — Kenny Rogers (repeat) :: Last Call with Carson Daly (NBC) — Amanda Palmer, Matt & Kim, Screaming Females (repeat) :: Gayle King (OWN) — Josh Groban (repeat)