Sidelined since early October to deal with vocal cord trauma, British singer Adele will return to performing shape at the Feb. 12 Grammy Awards.

Whether the artist would be cleared to sing after undergoing November surgery had remained one of the biggest questions heading into the ceremony, to be held at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles . Yet the Recording Academy put speculation that Adele would sing on the telecast to bed Tuesday morning, announcing that the singer would perform for the first time in nearly five months on the Grammy stage.

“It’s an absolute honor to be included in such a night, and for it to be my first performance in months is very exciting and of course nerve-racking, but what a way to get back into it all,” Adele said in a statement.

Grammys 2012: Top nominees

Whether or not Adele was cleared to sing, the style-over-substance singer was the heavy favorite heading into the awards. Her “21″ was the top-selling album of 2011, with a final tally of 5.82 million copies moved during the year. Meanwhile, her nominated single “Rolling in the Deep,” which will likely be the song Adele performs on the telecast, was the year’s bestselling cut with 5.81 million copies. Both numbers are taken from Nielsen SoundScan’s year-end data.

While rapper Kanye West led the Grammy field with seven nominations, it could be argued that Adele stole the spotlight from the outspoken West. West’s nods came predominantly in rap categories while Adele’s six nominations include the most prestigious categories: record, album and song of the year, giving her a chance to sweep the top Grammy categories.

Adele’s 2011 success signaled that songcraft, raw emotion and a dazzling voice can still triumph over artifice. Her “21″ is still the No. 1 album in the U.S. and has now sold more than 6 million copies. Adele was named best new artist at the 2009 Grammy ceremony. Before those awards, Adele told The Times she hoped to have future opportunities to win a Grammy.

Nigel Lythgoe is the co-founder and president of Big Red 2 Entertainment, a newly
formed company with 19 Entertainment. Lythgoe most recently served as president of 19
Television, and prior to his tenure there, worked at London Weekend Television, where he was
Controller of Entertainment and Comedy.

Born in 1949, Lythgoe developed an interest in dance at an early age. His first
professional job was with the Corps de Ballet, and he later went on to choreograph the BBC’s
Young Generation dance troupe for more than 500 shows. He became the only person to dance
in, choreograph, direct and produce the Royal Variety Performance for Her Majesty, the Queen
of England.

Lythgoe has worked with Gene Kelly, Bing Crosby, Shirley Bassey and the Muppets. As
Head of Entertainment and Comedy for the U.K.’s London Weekend Television, he
commissioned and produced hit shows such as “Gladiators” and “Blind Date.”

In 2000, he earned the nickname “Nasty Nigel” as a judge on hit show “Popstars” before
leaving for Bob Geldof’s television company, Planet 24, where he was executive producer and
director of the U.K. version of “Survivor.” Additionally, he developed and produced the TV
phenomenon “Pop Idol.”

He has been a driving force in the world of performing arts as co-creator and executive
producer of the Emmy Award-winning series SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE, as well as
“Superstars of Dance” and “Carrie Underwood: An All-Star Holiday Special.” He has also
executive-produced eight seasons of AMERICAN IDOL, which has been nominated for more
than 40 Emmy Awards, and IDOL GIVES BACK, which raised more than $140 million for charity
and in 2007 received the prestigious Governors Award, the Academy of Television Arts &
Sciences’ highest honor. Additionally, in 2010, he took SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE to
the U.K., where he reprised his role as judge.

In the summer of 2009, the U.K.’s University of Bedfordshire awarded Lythgoe with an
honorary Doctor of Arts for his outstanding contribution to the performing arts in television. He
also serves as Chairman of the British Academy of Film & Television Arts, Los Angeles.
Lythgoe, along with director Adam Shankman, “Dancing with the Stars” judge Carrie Ann
Inaba and actress Katie Holmes, founded the Dizzy Feet Foundation, a nonprofit organization
that provides scholarships and assistance to talented, underserved youth to help them realize
their dreams of becoming professional dancers and is working to elevate and standardize dance
instruction nationwide.

Lythgoe lives in Los Angeles.

Cecile Frot-Coutaz is CEO of FremantleMedia North America (FMNA), where she
oversees the development, production and business operations of over 400 hours of network,
cable and syndicated programming. Under her guidance, FMNA currently produces some of
the most innovative and successful event entertainment on television, including the multiple
Emmy-nominated AMERICAN IDOL.

FMNA’s credits include “America’s Got Talent,” “What Chilli Wants,” “Kristie Alley’s Big
Life,” “Let’s Make A Deal,” “Family Feud,” “The Price is Right” and the much-anticipated U.S.
version of THE X FACTOR.

Born and raised in France, Frot-Coutaz earned her MBA from the prestigious INSEAD,
Paris in 1994. Following her recruitment to London by the Pearson Group, she developed
successful business strategies for the company’s media holdings. When Pearson purchased the
assets of Grundy Television, Frot-Coutaz was named Corporate Strategy Executive for the
newly created Pearson Television. Displaying the business acumen that would become a
hallmark of her career, she then spearheaded the subsequent acquisition and integration of All-
American Fremantle into the Pearson Television Group. In the process, she was integral in
turning a local enterprise into one of the largest independent production companies in the world.

After a short stint in San Francisco creating online and interactive strategies for Pearson
Television, Frot-Coutaz joined the North American headquarters of the newly re-branded
FremantleMedia in Los Angeles, where she served as Executive Vice President, Commercial
and Operations until her promotion to COO of Production in 2002, and CEO in 2005.

She lives in Los Angeles.

Simon Fuller is one of the most dynamic and influential forces at work in the
entertainment business today. The founder of XIX Entertainment, he is best known as the
creator of American Idol and other top-rated TV shows. He has been certified by Billboard as
the most successful British manager of all time, selling 360 million albums by stars that include
Annie Lennox, Kelly Clarkson, Spice Girls, Amy Winehouse, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry,
David Cook, Adam Lambert and No.1 hit songwriter Cathy Dennis.

In 2010, Apple and iTunes recognized Fuller for his achievement in selling over 180
million downloads on iTunes, making him the most successful music manager of the digital age.
In 2011 he was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, one of only a handful of
British entertainment producers to have been celebrated by the Hollywood Chamber of
Commerce.

In 2011, Fuller announced a new joint venture partnership with Jennifer Lopez and Marc
Anthony to produce Q’Viva, a live show celebrating Latin music, artistry and dance. Q’Viva will
be broadcast on network TV in 2012 across North and South America in English, Spanish and
Portugese.

Fuller’s company manages the careers of David Beckham, Formula 1 Racing Driver
Lewis Hamilton and world tennis No.4 Andy Murray, as well as owning a successful fashion
business which includes designers Roland Mouret and Victoria Beckham. 2012 sees the
release of his first movie executive production credit, “Bel Ami,” which stars Robert Pattinson,
Uma Thurman, Christina Ricci and Kristen Scott Thomas.

Fuller enjoys a record of raising funds and awareness for several charitable initiatives,
including Greenpeace, Amnesty International, Save The Children, Keep A Child Alive, The
Muhammad Ali Center, The Prince’s Trust, Malaria No More, The United Nations Foundation
and Comic Relief.

Born Stephen Victor Tallarico in Yonkers, NY, Steven Tyler is the iconic songwriter,
composer and voice of Aerosmith – America’s greatest rock-and-roll band – and is considered
one of rock’s most recognizable and dynamic frontmen. Rolling Stone has named him one of
the greatest singers of all time.

After moving to Boston in the late 1960s, Tyler met the musicians with whom he would
form Aerosmith: guitarist Joe Perry, bassist Tom Hamilton, guitarist Ray Tabano (who was later
replaced by Brad Whitford) and drummer Joey Kramer. The quintessential lead singer, Tyler is
also known to play harmonica, percussion (he began his career as a drummer) and piano on
occasion. His one-of-a-kind style can always be seen at the microphone with his signature
scarves wrapped around the mic stand, outrageous hats and embellished stage clothes
supporting his unmatched stage swagger.

Aerosmith played its first gig together in 1970, and by 1975, emerged as one of the
world’s leading rock bands. Forty years later, the “Bad Boys from Boston” continue to excite
fans in stadiums and arenas worldwide. Aerosmith came full circle when they played to a soldout crowd in August 2010 at Fenway Park, a few blocks from where they had their humble
beginnings as a band. Closing out the show, Tyler appeared atop the famed Green Monster in
the outfield projecting his classic smash “Dream On” on a white baby grand piano in what can
only be described as one of the greatest moments in recent rock-and-roll history.

The band has sold over 100 million records and has won numerous prestigious awards,
including Grammys, American Music Awards, Billboard Awards and MTV Awards. Aerosmith
was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2001. Many of the band’s greatest hits
have topped the Billboard charts throughout the years: “Dream On,” “Walk This Way,” “Sweet
Emotion,” “Toys In The Attic,” “Janie’s Got A Gun,” “I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing,” “Livin’ On
The Edge,” “Cryin,” “Crazy,” “Amazing,” “Pink,” “Love In An Elevator,” “Dude (Looks Like A
Lady) and “Mama Kin.”

Their trendsetting videos defined the video era, and the band has infiltrated rock history
with their memorable film and TV appearances, including “Wayne’s World,” THE SIMPSONS
and the Super Bowl XXXV Halftime Show in 2001, as well as with their own version of Guitar
Hero, the smash hit video game. Tyler recently released his autobiography, “Does The Noise In
My Head Bother You?”

He lives in Los Angeles.

Actress, singer, producer and entrepreneur Jennifer Lopez has sold over 55 million
records worldwide and starred in multiple box office No. 1s, including “Monster-In-Law” and
“The Wedding Planner.” In 2001, “The Wedding Planner” was the nation’s top-grossing film,
while her album, “J.Lo,” was No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 Chart. The two simultaneous No. 1
honors made Lopez the first woman to have a No. 1 movie and album in the same week.
In early 2011, Lopez released her next album, “Love?,” on Island/Def Jam Records.

Along with partner Simon Fields, Lopez’s production company, Nuyorican, is in development on
several film and TV projects, including the romantic comedy “Taming Ben Taylor,” in which she
will star as a top-notch real estate agent who wins over a rugged vintner; “Nannyland”; “Sweet
Little 15,” which tells a young Mexican girl’s coming-of-age story as she plans her Quinceañera;
and the teen television comedy and book series, “Amigas Sweet 15 Club,” which will follow five
teens in Miami who run a Quinceañera (Sweet 15) business. Nuyorican is also working on
notable film projects, including “The Governess” and a remake of the hit 1980s comedy
“Overboard.”

Lopez recently starred in “The Back-up Plan.” Her upcoming films include “Parker” and
“What to Expect When You Are Expecting.” Prior to taking time off to have children, she had last
been seen in the feature films “El Cantante,” a drama about the life of salsa legend Hector
Lavoe; and “Bordertown” opposite Antonio Banderas – both of which she produced.

She made her feature debut in the highly acclaimed “Mi Familia,” which garnered her an
Independent Spirit Award nomination for her role as the young mother “Maria Sanchez.” Lopez
earned widespread acclaim for her work in the title role of “Selena,” which brought her a Golden
Globe Award nomination. In 2002, Lopez was awarded ShoWest Female Star of the Year, and
in 2006, Lopez received the Women in Film: Crystal Award. Additionally, the National Council of
La Raza, the largest Latino advocacy group in the nation, named her Entertainer of the Year at
the American Latino Media Arts (ALMA) Awards.

Her other film credits include Lasse Hallström’s “An Unfinished Life” with Robert Redford
and Morgan Freeman; Oliver Stone’s “U-Turn”; “Maid In Manhattan”; “Money Train”; Francis
Ford Coppola’s “Jack” with Robin Williams; “Blood and Wine” opposite Jack Nicholson; Luis
Mandoki’s “Angel Eyes”; “The Cell”; Steven Soderbergh’s “Out of Sight” with George Clooney;
Michael Apted’s “Enough”; and “Anaconda.”

Via Nuyorican, Lopez made her foray into the role of television producer with her reality
show “Dancelife,” the drama “South Beach,” and the upcoming Latin music contest series
“Q’Viva: The Chosen.” Lopez also heads a best-selling line of fragrances and was awarded with
the ACE Fashion Icon of the Year award in 2006 for her contribution to accessories and the
fashion industry.

Lopez continues to demonstrate a commitment to making a difference through her
various philanthropic endeavors. Her passion for making this world better is highlighted through
her work with children via The Maribel Foundation, a not-for-profit she started with her sister,
Lynda. The Maribel Foundation’s mission is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of
women and children and raising the level of medical care available to them. The foundation is
currently working with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on a telemedicine program that will help
underserved communities around the world to be treated by top doctors.
She divides her time between New York and Los Angeles.

A music industry veteran of more than 20 years, and a Grammy Award-winning producer,
Randy Jackson began playing bass guitar at age 13 and got his big break when he joined the
band Journey. A prolific producer, Jackson spent eight years as the Vice President of A&R at
Columbia Records followed by four years as Senior Vice President of A&R at MCA Records.
However, it was AMERICAN IDOL that propelled Jackson into the mainstream.

Jackson has since expanded into television production, setting up his Dream Merchant
21 Entertainment banner at Warner Horizon Television and launching the hit reality-competition
series “Randy Jackson Presents: America’s Best Dance Crew,” which recently completed its
fifth season.

As a result of his continued success in television, Jackson has been included for the
past three years on The Hollywood Reporter’s annual “Reality Power List.”

While working on more than 1,000 gold and multi-platinum albums, which have sold over
200 million albums worldwide, Jackson’s amazing talent, vast studio knowledge, performing,
touring and record company expertise have made him one of today’s most-coveted music
industry experts. He continues to manage the careers of rising talent such as the critically
acclaimed singer Van Hunt and the band Paper Tongues.

In 2006, Jackson executive-produced and performed on the legendary Sam Moore’s
Grammy-nominated album “Overnight Sensational.” Jackson also teamed with country music
superstar Travis Tritt, and most recently, he brought together an eclectic mix of artists on
“Randy Jackson’s Music Club, Vol. 1,” the first release from his Dream Merchant 21 record
label. He is currently in the studio working with R&B hitmakers Boyz II Men.

Jackson has recorded, toured, performed and produced records for Mariah Carey,
Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, *NSYNC, Madonna, Elton John, Destiny’s Child, Joss Stone and
many, many more. He launched two radio countdown shows, including “Randy Jackson’s Hit
List,” which can be heard nationwide on more than 100 stations.

Also a published author, Jackson has penned two books: “What’s Up, Dawg? How to
Become a Superstar In The Music Business” and “Body With Soul: Steady Your Sugar, Cut
Your Cholesterol and Get a Jump on Your Best Health.”

In addition, Jackson is involved with numerous charitable organizations, including Save
the Children, the Gibson Foundation, the Lili Claire Foundation, Ronald McDonald House
Charities and NARAS’ Music for Schools. Jackson has also assisted in worldwide relief efforts
through the multi-million dollar fundraiser IDOL GIVES BACK and traveled back to his home
state of Louisiana to help those devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Most recently, Jackson was
involved with the remake of “We Are The World,” helping benefit the relief efforts in Haiti.
Jackson resides with his wife and children in Los Angeles.

With his thriving broadcasting career and multiple ventures, Ryan Seacrest is at the
forefront of the media and entertainment industry. While hosting and producing multiple
television and radio programs, building his Ryan Seacrest Productions (RSP) banner into a
leading television production company and managing myriad brand ventures, Seacrest is
redefining what it means to be a successful Hollywood entrepreneur.

He has been honored with Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Host for a Reality
or Reality-Competition Program for his work on AMERICAN IDOL, and has also hosted the live
network broadcast of the Emmy telecast.

Seacrest holds preeminent positions in broadcast television, nationally syndicated radio,
local radio and cable. He currently serves as host of AMERICAN IDOL, “American Top 40 with
Ryan Seacrest” and “On Air with Ryan Seacrest,” his No. 1 nationally syndicated morning drivetime radio show for Clear Channel’s 102.7 KIIS-FM. Additionally, Seacrest hosts and produces “E! News” and its awards-show coverage and executive-produces and co-hosts “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.”

RSP’s credits include “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution,” “Keeping Up with the
Kardashians” and “Kourtney and Khloe Take Miami.” Seacrest’s ever-growing brand spans
beyond media with his many entrepreneurial endeavors. He has extensive deals with brand
heavyweights Proctor & Gamble, Coke and Microsoft, and recently announced a strategic
marketing and technology alliance with Eventful, Inc.

Originally from Atlanta, GA, Seacrest’s professional career in broadcasting began at the
age of 16 when he applied for an internship at WSTR, one of Atlanta’s top radio stations. While
working at STAR 94, he finished high school and attended the University of Georgia where he
majored in journalism. He currently resides in Los Angeles.

It is the day when young unmarried maidens throw tangerines into the sea in hope that their future bride groom will pick it up – this Chap Goh Mei 8TV gives you another significant purpose to celebrate. As your family members come together to have a meal and offer up prayers, 8TV is set to keep you entertained to the brim!

Premiere on Malaysian TV
34th Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award Presentation Concert
TX Date: 4 February 2012,
TX Day : Saturday
TX Time : 8.30pm – 10.30pm

This is the show where nothing is predictable and every moment will leave you wondering and guessing! Catch all action at the prestigious 34th Top Ten Chinese Gold Songs Award Presentation Concert right here on 8TV! This award presentation honors not only excellent musicians but also music originality. Heavy weights of the music industry will be out in full force and the biggest names who have churned out chart-topping hits across the region will be at hand to entertain to the hilt! Apart from that, see the latest and wackiest fashion worn by your favorite celebrities! Featuring Hong Kong’s biggest music names including Eason Chan, Raymond Lam, Khalil Fong and Twins – Everything about this award show is Hot! Hot! Hot!

Movie Special
Working Class
TX Date: 6th February 2012
TX Day: Monday
TX Time : 2.00pm

Yam, Sunny and Ah Hing are buddies and all dismissed creating havoc in their jobs. In order not to disappoint his mother, Yam pretends he is promoted with a raise. Out of financial difficulty, Hing has to rely on Sunny, who lives with his girlfriend June but disapproves of the arrangement. The trio is employed by a noodle factory which has a very poor labor relationship. The manager, supervisor and foreman are always picking on their subordinates. Finally the workers decide to take a united front to oppose their superiors. Starring: Sam Hui, Teddy Robin, Joey Wong, this is one show you really don’t want to miss!

A Date With Lu Yu – Lu Chen
TX Date: 7 February 2012
TX Day : Tuesday
TX Time: 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Language: Mandarin

Join Asia’s Oprah, as she dialogues with the most renowned magician in Asia, Lu Chen. At the age of 12, he won Taiwan’s Youth Magic Contest. Since then, he began working on his magic skills and wanted to be a professional magician. He has been the recipient of many international awards and made appearances in different countries around the world. Lu Chen’s show is presented in the programme and it is time for you to witness the magic moment.

Premiere on Malaysian TV
Countdown Concert Live in Taiwan 2012
Part 1
TX Date: 4th February 2012
TX Day: Saturday
TX Time: 6.30pm – 8.00 pm
Part 2
TX Date: 11th February 2012
TX Day: Saturday
TX Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm

Taiwan fired off 2012 with big bang, and 8TV is set to bring you all the excitement of it. Gear up for winging good time in this spectacular Countdown Concert which was held on 31 Dec 2011 in Taiwan. So Glam up and get ready for a night filled with some of the most famed celebrities, dolled up in sparkle, gusto and vivacity including the hottest chart-topping singers today, such as Show Luo, Rainie Yang, JJ Lin, Kenji Wu, Sam Lee and many more. We promises viewers an award show that will have fans left star struck and in awe.
“This Chap Goh Mei, 8TV offers you a wide variety of entertainment so that everyone can celebrate from your home!” says Group General Manager of 8TV & ntv7, Ms Airin Zainul. Airin ads, “Make sure you stay tuned for the most exciting line up of holiday entertainment exclusively on 8TV!”

All this and more can be enjoyed for free only on 8TV. 8TV is also on Astro’s Channel 708. You can catch your favourite shows as Catch Up on www.8tv.com.my / www.tonton.com.my or follow us via www.facebook.com/8TVfb , www.twitter.com/8tv and www.youtube.com/8tvaddicts

EXCLUSIVELY ON 8TV

TX Date: 2 February 2012- 05th April 2012
TX Day: Thursday
Time: 9.30pm
Episodes: 10 eps
Language: English

Petaling Jaya, 1st February 2012 – Once again 8TV brings you the reality documentary series “The Buried Life” – What Do You Want to Do Before You Die? on Thursday, February 2nd 2012, at 9.30pm.

Real life adventure featuring four guys; Duncan Penn, Jonnie Penn, Ben Nemtin and Dave Lingwood on an epic quest to prove that everyone can do anything also attempting to complete a list of “100 things to do before you die” and help others complete their lists.

The show is done in real time with no manipulation and no assistance! With cameras rolling, Duncan, Ben, Jonnie and Dave set out with a list of 100 dreams from kissing Rachel McAdams to getting in the Guinness Book of World Records. But they also made a promise to themselves, for every goal they achieve on their list, they must help a stranger do something on theirs. The guys go out of their way to help out strangers of all ages, from all places, discover, organise and attempt their wildest dreams, and achieve the things they want to do before they die.

The 10 episode show will definitely make you laugh and cry. So make a list of your own, to make the most out of life and do what you want before it’s too late and to help others along the way.

“Get thrilled and inspired as 8TV brings you, The Buried Life season 2. Follow these charming young men as they prove to you that everything is possible, no matter how difficult the dream is-they will get it done”, says Group General Manager of 8TV & ntv7, Ms Airin Zainul.

Are you ready? Don’t miss out on all the fun beginning Thursday, February 2, at 9.30pm exclusively on 8TV. 8TV is also on Astro’s Channel 708. You can catch your favourite shows Up on www.8tv.com.my / www.tonton.com.my or follow us via www.facebook.com/8TVfb , www.twitter.com/8tv and www.youtube.com/8tvaddicts