Beyonce is early leader with 4 Grammys; Swift, Gaga, Kings of Leon among double winners

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Beyonce is early Grammy leader

LOS ANGELES — Beyonce, the top Grammy nominee with 10 bids, has the early lead after winning four trophies during the pre-telecast ceremony.

Beyonce’s Grammys include best R&B song for her hit, “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It).”

Beyonce also won best R&B contemporary album for “I Am … Sasha Fierce,” best R&B female vocal for “Single Ladies” and best traditional R&B performance for “At Last,” from the movie “Cadillac Records.”

Other early winners Sunday afternoon include Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga and Kings of Leon.