Lorde RRHOF backstory

HALLOWED HALLS: How did Lorde end up singing “All Apologies” with the surviving members of Nirvana at last night’s Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ceremony? Observers say Dave Grohl had approached the young star at Clive Davis’ Grammy party and gushed, saying, “Kurt would’ve loved you,” but that bureaucratic obstacles remained to her participating in the reunion. Ultimately, we’re told, VH1’s Rick Krim and SONGS Publishing prexy—and stone Nirvana fan—Ron Perry proved instrumental in making it happen. To view the performance (and for much more Nirvana goodness), check out the latest installment of iGen. (4/11p)