Rihanna, Sting, Bruno Mars to share Grammy stage

Presenters to include Beyoncé, Prince, Jennifer Lopez

The Associated Press

Posted: Feb 5, 2013 10:47 AM ET

Last Updated: Feb 5, 2013 10:46 AM ET

Rihanna, seen performing in Mexico City in November, will share the stage with Sting and Bruno Mars at the upcoming Grammy Awards. (Marco Ugarte/Associated Press)

Sting, Rihanna and Bruno Mars will hit the stage for a special performance at next week's Grammy Awards.

The Recording Academy announced Monday that they will perform together at the Feb. 10 awards show. Triple nominee Kelly Clarkson will also take the stage.

Beyoncé, Prince, Jennifer Lopez and country singer Hunter Hayes will be presenters at the Grammys, which will be held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Six acts tie for the most nominations with six each, including Ocean, The Black Keys' Dan Auerbach, Kanye West, Jay-Z, fun. and Mumford & Sons.

Previously announced performers include Frank Ocean, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, Ed Sheeran, Elton John and fun.

Taylor Swift will kick off the show, to be hosted by rapper-actor LL Cool J.

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