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For as long as there have been music awards, there have been musicians with opinions about those music awards, and the Grammys are no exception. Depending on your point of view, Arcade Fire trumping commercial heavyweights Lady Gaga, Eminem and Katy Perry for Album of the Year at last year's ceremony was either the event's salvation or the moment it jumped the shark.
That polarizing victory reignited a decades-old debate about the relevance and future direction of the awards show. Grammy nominees — and Grammy wannabes — have long argued over whether the music industry's most prestigious trophy has become meaningless in the face of commercialization, and whether an artist's sales figures and cultural impact should be taken into account when choosing Grammy winners. Jump below to see 10 of the most famous Grammy beefs in recent memory. More »
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Beyonce, Adele And Chris Brown Nominated For NAACP Image Awards
Fri Jan 20 2012 by Becky Bain
The nominations for the 43rd Annual NAACP Image Awards were announced today, and Beyonce, Bruno Mars, Adele, Chris Brown, Jennifer Hudson, Lupe Fiasco, Drake and Mary J. Blige all received nominations. Notice anyone missing? How about Rihanna, the woman who has released three Top 10 albums in as many years — one which is currently nominated for Album Of The Year at the Grammys — and the same pop star who boasts a single that has topped the Hot 100 for 10 weeks? What's a girl got to do to be nominated by her peers?! More »
Coldplay And Rihanna Set For Duet At The Grammys
Thu Jan 19 2012 by Robbie Daw
LL Cool J is locked in as host of the upcoming 54th annual Grammy Awards, a slew of performers have been announced, and now we can add two more acts to the roster: Rihanna and Coldplay. "My friends @ColdPlay and I will be sharing the stage for a performance at this years Annual Grammy Awards! #BONKERS," RiRi tweeted last night. The Album Of The Year nominee, who's currently enjoying her 10th week atop the Hot 100 with "We Found Love", will no doubt perform duet "Princess Of China" with Coldplay, from the UK band's latest LP Mylo Xyloto. Are you excited for this superstar pair-up? More »
The #1 Albums Of 2011: Part 2 (The Second Half Of The Year)
Mon Dec 26 2011 by Robbie Daw
This week Billboard published its final charts dated in the 2011 calendar year. All in all, there were 31 LPs that rose to #1 on the Top 200 in 2011, several of which we highlighted in both our Summer and Fall Music Previews. We dissected the 13 chart-toppers from the first half of the year back in late June. (Adele’s 21 still ruled when all was said and done, with over 5 million copies sold by the end of December.) Now flip through the gallery of the 18 albums that triumphed from July on! More »
‘VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul’: Watch Kelly Clarkson & All The Performances
Tue Dec 20 2011 by Robbie Daw
VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul aired last night, and each of the soulful ladies who took part brought their best game. "Today is probably one of the best days of my life," Jessie J said during the telecast. "I feel like crying. I'm probably going to cry when it's over, happy tears." Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and Kelly Clarkson kicked the night off with a medley of the Supreme's Motown classic "You Keep Me Hanging On" and their own respective staples "Spotlight", "Real Love" and "Since U Been Gone". Another highlight of the evening: a musical tribute to the late Amy Winehouse. Watch the divas pay homage the cities of soul from around world below.
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Jessie J, Jennifer Hudson And More At ‘VH1 Divas’ (PHOTOS)
Mon Dec 19 2011 by Erika Brooks Adickman
If you missed the Vh1 Divas Celebrates Soul red carpet live stream last night, let us fill you in on all the fashion action. Jessie J (who decided to leave her silly faces at home) donned a gold and black sheer gown, and From The Vault Vol. 1 singer Jill Scott posed for the cameras in a dashing blue number, complete with a fierce blue and black fur shawl. Meanwhile, Florence Welch, Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson (who most certainly turned heads with her glittery thigh-high boots) were visions in white. Click through for a closer look at these fine divas and be sure celebrate your favorite look by sounding off in the comments below. More »
Janelle Monae Performs At The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony
Thu Dec 15 2011 by Becky Bain
2012 is bound to be a big one for Janelle Monae, as the spunky, soulful singer is planning to tour after she drops not one, but two new albums. ("I will release them according to my soul clock," said Monae.) Remind yourself why you can't get enough of this 26-year-old funk madame by grooving to her performances at the Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony in Oslo, Norway after the jump. (It certainly brings us peace to know that an artist this awesome is being celebrated all over the world.) More »
Florence + The Machine, John Mayer To Play New Orleans Jazz Fest
Wed Dec 14 2011 by Becky Bain
We hope Florence Welch has a taste for gumbo, since she'll be spending some time down in New Orleans — the "Shake It Out" singer has been announced as one of the performers for 2012's New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Other acts on the bill include John Mayer, Janelle Monae, Jill Scott, Feist, Foo Fighters, Bon Iver and Ne-Yo. The fest runs two weekends, from April 27 through May 6 at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. [Via Billboard]
Soul Train Awards 2011: Winners And Performances, Including Heavy D Tribute
Mon Nov 28 2011 by Robbie Daw
With the exceptions of Chris Brown winning Album Of The Year for F.A.M.E. and Miguel being named Best New Artist, it was primarily ladies' night at the 2011 Soul Train Awards, which went down on November 17 at Atlanta's Fox Theatre, but aired last night on BET. That said, a bit of female star power was missing as winners like Nicki Minaj (Best Hip Hop Song), Beyonce (Best Dance Performance), Kelly Rowland (Song Of The Year) and Rihanna (Best Caribbean Performance) were not in attendance. Catch some of the performances, including the tribute to the late Heavy D, and the list of winners below.
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Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige, Florence + The Machine Set For ‘VH1 Divas’
Thu Oct 27 2011 by Robbie Daw
This year, the female voices of pop, rock and R&B are going to be belting with even more emotion than usual, as VH1 is scheduled to air VH1 Divas Celebrates Soul on Monday, December 19 at 9 p.m. The lineup so far includes Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Florence + The Machine, Kelly Clarkson and Jessie J, and these powerhouses will be offering up soul classics at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom while accompanied by The Roots.
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