Herbie Hancock Still Has A Lot To Smile About “American Idol” Encourages Americans To Be Somewhat Interested In Mika

116273.jpgWhat we’re currently missing at this evening’s Brit Awards thanks to the almost-up-to-the-minute magic of the Guardian’s (snoozy) liveblog: “20.10: Despite actually showing up this year, and doing so in fancy dress, Take That just won Best Live Act over the Arctic Monkeys.” Ah, sweet justice. [Guardian]

 
By Jess Harvell on Wed Feb 20 2008
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  1. Rob Murphy  |   Posted on Feb 20th, 2008

    Why the Arctic Monkeys haterade???

    Also:

    20.40: Kelly Rowland just awarded Kanye West Best International Male. “I’m sure there’s someone who deserves this more than me.” Two words Kanye: Michael Buble.

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  2. Chris Molanphy  |   Posted on Feb 20th, 2008

    @DHMBIB: Don’t go there. I never discuss my Arctic Monkeys affection with any of the Idolator heads of state (dates back to the Raferty days). We have agreed to disagree.

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  3. Rob Murphy  |   Posted on Feb 20th, 2008

    @Chris Molanphy: Huzzah! I have Favourite Worst Nightmare on my own “Top Ten Of ‘07″ list.

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