Bradley Cooperscored his first-everGrammy nominationsthis year, but the star has a good reason why he won’t be in attendance during Sunday night’s ceremony.
Instead of being in Los Angeles, where theGrammy Awardswill be held this year, Cooper, 44, is across the pond, attending the British Academy Film Awards in London.
Atthis year’s ceremony, held at the famed Royal Albert Hall, Cooper’sA Star Is Bornwas up for seven awards, including leading actor, director, adapted screenplay and best film. Cooper took the stage to collect one trophy, for Original Music.
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Lady Gagawill represent the film stateside, as “Shallow,” her duet with Cooper from the film, received four Grammy nominations, including the coveted record and song of the year.
The hit single has alreadywon best songat the 2019 Critics Choice Awards and best original song at the2019 Golden Globes.
Be sure to check outPEOPLE’s full Grammys coverageto get the latest news on music’s biggest night.
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Although Cooper won’t be attending music’s biggest night, he and Gaga will take the stage during the2019 Oscars, performing “Shallow” — and the star is already feeling the pressure.
“It’s terrifying, absolutely,” Cooper toldExtraofsinging live at the Oscars. “I was like, ‘Why? I must have some sort of death wish.’”
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But it won’t be the first time the pair sings the hit song live. Cooper joined Gaga onstage for asurprise performancewhile attending her new Las Vegas residency show last month.
“It was wonderful,” Cooper said of the performance, which quickly went viral after videos were released of the duet.
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The performance occurred during the middle of Gaga’sEnigmaresidency show on Jan. 26.
Addressing the crowd, the pop icon remarked, “So a really good friend of mine…I don’t know if you know him but his name is Bradley. He made that movieA Star Is Born.
“So I’m gonna be a little chance-y,” she continued during fan-made video. “Yo Bradley, you wanna come up and do this one?”
Cooper agreed and made his way to the stage, where they shared a hug and she led him to the piano.
“I even got you in-ears,” Gaga said of the earbuds singers use to hear themselves in concert venues.
“Jackson never used these,” Cooper joked in reply, referencing his rebel character in the film.
CBS is broadcasting the 61st AnnualGrammy Awardslive from Staples Center in Los Angeles on Sunday, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT.
source: people.com
