Grammy Performers

EARLY VALENTINE’S DAY BASH: The Grammys are just five weeks away, but the Ken Ehrlich-procured talent lineup remains a mystery, apart from Thursday’s initial teaser (see item below), leading to all kinds of speculation. Rumors are circulating about possible performances by Van Halen (whose first Interscope LP hits during Grammy week on Feb. 7, with expectations of a 200k debut) and MusiCares honoree Paul McCartney (whose Hear Music/Concord album of standards streets the same day). Among the first confirmed performers are Cash Money/Universal Republic’s Nicki Minaj (with first-week projections ranging as high as 600k for the Feb. 14 release) and Album of the Year nominees Foo Fighters. (1/12p)