::THE SLICE REPORT WITH MONA AUSTIN

THE RECORDING ACADEMY ™ HONORS DIANA ROSS AND HER LANDMARK  CAREER AND CONTRIBUTIONS TO MUSIC  WITH A SPECIAL 75TH DIAMOND DIANA BIRTHDAY PERFORMANCE ON THE 61ST ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS ® SANTA MONICA, CALIF.  — The Recording Academy ™  has announced a very special performance by Diana Ross during this year's 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards ® . In what is sure to be an unforgettable GRAMMY ® moment, the Recording Academy will honor the icon and celebrate the rich history of her greatest musical accomplishments. Live from STAPLES Center, and hosted by Alicia Keys, the 61st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast in HDTV and 5.1 surround sound on the CBS Television Network , Sunday, Feb. 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. One of the most influential artists and greatest entertainers of all time, Ms. Ross has without a doubt made a profound impact in the world of music. Considered a trailblazer in entertainment, she was the leader of the most successful female g...

buzzz worthy. . . This Independence Day is going to be doubly special for America's First Daughter, Malia Obama. Not only are some of her favorite artists, Kendrick Lamar and Janelle Monae performing at the White House 4th of July Cookout today in honor of military families, but today is also Malia's 18th birthday. That does not mean she has gained her independence. During this pre-adult phase the budding beauty has spent a lot of time with her family as their whirlwind final year in the White House winds to a close. The first born Obama daughter just returned from a three country tour -- Liberia, Morocco and Spain -- with her mother, sister and grandmother promoting girls education globally in support of the First Lady's initiative, #letgirlslearn . Earlier this years she translated Spanish for President Obama during the family's trip to Cuba and met the Pope. Malia graduated from high school in June and is taking a year off before entering Harvard University....

buzzz worthy. . . Bob Barker come on down!  Today the affable retired game show host returned to the Price Is Right to celebrate his 90th Birthday.  Barker joked that he had to turn 90 to receive sop much love in response to the audiences loud applause.  He is still advocating for the safety of animals.  As Barker would say, remember to help control the pet population -- have your pet spade or neutered.