Corden to host 2017 Grammys

BRITISH import James Corden ( below) is to host the Grammy Awards show in February 2017.

Corden is well-known for his appearance on the frequently star-studded

segment Academy couldn’t be more excited to welcome his passion and enthusiasm for music,” said Neil Portnow, president of awards organiser The Recording Academy, in a statement.

“He’s got big shoes to fill after the magnificent run we had with L.L. Cool J, but James Corden is a commanding, dynamic showman who, we believe, is perfect to host the Grammy Awards.” The annual music awards show has been broadcast by CBS since 1973, the same network which backed Corden as a chat-show host on The