THE DITHERING DIVAS

Which superstar divas are said to be wavering about performing on Grammy night? Are some afraid to play because they might not take home trophies in topline categories? How are their handlers—or lack thereof—weighing the options? Is the opening slot a bone of contention, and are some stars insisting that if they can’t open the show they won’t appear? History has shown that it’s the performances more than the wins that audiences remember, but the combination of the two tends to have the most profound impact on an artist’s brand.