It's BadNeither a concert film nor a documentary but a ghoulish “event”... Oct 29, 2009
The awards should look good next to all his "Thriller" and "Off The Wall" grammys. wickedasitseems. (New York Post -- News)
THIS IS IT Continues to Bring Out the Stars Around the World; Bermuda 'Pink Carpet' Premiere Will Feature the Legendary Quincy Jones - Producer of 'Thriller', 'Bad' and 'Off the Wall' Oct 29, 2009
Quincy Jones: A 27-time Grammy winner ... Patti Austin: Grammy winner and goddaughter of Quincy Jones, who produced her #1 hit "Baby, Come to Me" - a duet with James Ingram ... James Ingram: Grammy winner, versatile soul musician and acclaimed vocalist, James Ingram co-wrote "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)", recorded by Michael Jackson on his blockbuster Thriller. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Africare to Honor Grammy Award-Winner John Legend at 2009 Africare Dinner Oct 29, 2009
com: Africare to Honor Grammy Award-Winner John Legend at 2009 Africare Dinner ... Africare to Honor Grammy Award-Winner John Legend at 2009 Africare Dinner ... The 2009 Africare Bishop John T. Walker Memorial Dinner saluting six-time Grammy Award-winner and humanitarian John Legend. (allAfrica.com)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Oct 29, 2009
Sandi Patty, five-time Grammy Award winning Christian artist, sang "The Star Spangle Banner" and "God Bless America" the night of President Bush's address. The spectacular 250 member choir and 70 piece orchestra from Bellvue Baptist Church in Memphis also performed that evening with a wonderful selection of Christian and patriotic music. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Tickets On Sale Friday for Verizon Wireless BamaJam Music & Arts Festival Oct 28, 2009
The festival boasts dozens of Grammy award-winning, platinum-selling artists; all in one place, all at one music-filled 3-day event. Past performers have included Taylor Swift, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Brooks & Dunn, Jamey Johnson, Jason Aldean and a slate of other top artists. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Are you ready for opening night? Oct 28, 2009
Crawford joined Grammy award winning artist, actor and philanthropist Ludacris, music mogul and philanthropistChaka Zulu and several others in throwing their public support behind Reed. Hey man, I m all over, man, a smiling Crawford joked when asked about his political activity. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
U2 eclipse Mariah Carey at Grammys Oct 28, 2009
The Grammys were supposed to be dominated by Mariah Carey, but the pop diva lost out to Irish rock veterans U2, who won five awards including best rock album for How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb at the US music industry's biggest awards bash of the year. Carey had the chance to make history with the most Grammys won by a woman in a single night after being nominated in eight categories ... The rapper-producer Kanye West also emerged triumphant, winning three Grammys, including best rap album and... (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
News Stories Oct 28, 2009
Grammy Awards Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
'This Is It' film: Equal parts thriller, off the wall, HIStory Oct 28, 2009
Orianthi, from Australia, had been invited by Jackson's musical director after her performance at the Grammys in February. By Elysa Gardner, USA TODAY When Sony Pictures announced that it would release a film culled from tapes of rehearsals for concerts that he would never get to perform, some hearts surely jumped at the prospect of seeing one of pop's most exuberantly talented entertainers back in peak form. (USA Today -- Life)
Another Season of “Ovations” Performances for Calaveras this Winter Oct 28, 2009
Mary Youngblood Grammy winning Native American flutist performing with percussion and guitar. Saturday, February 6 3:00 pm. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)
Steve Richard Wins "Best New Artist" at the 15th Annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show (ICM Awards) Oct 27, 2009
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Filmmakers get Swede relief Oct 27, 2009
His most recent CD, "These Days," won a Grammy for country album of the year and was nominated for album of the year in 2008. Artists you should know: The Escorts. (Fresno Bee)
The Parenting Place Oct 27, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Apr 10, 2009 12:17 PM:" We appreciate the insight, Proud Grammy. I also think the moon definitely affects sleep patterns for many of us.Another important factor for Ella is a solid nap each day. She still takes one in the early afternoon, and on days when that gets disrupted, she can struggle -- perhaps she's overtired. ". Proud Grammy wrote on Apr 9, 2009 3:57 AM:" I was forever grateful when my husband became very ill and his mother took Sara home to Massena with her... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Marc Anthony Sets New Milestone at Miami's American Airlines Arena Oct 27, 2009
He was later awarded the Tropical Album Grammy in 1998 for Contra La Corriente (1997). In 2002, he won the Billboard awards the "Top Latin Albums/Artist of the Year" and "Tropical/Salsa Album of the Year - Male" for Libre (2001). (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Musicians Institute Goes Electronic! Grammy Nominated Electronic Music Innovator Patrick Gleeson, Who Has Worked With Herbie Hancock, Van Morrison and Francis Ford Coppola, Set To Conduct Seminar At MI Thursday, October 29 Oct 27, 2009
Grammy Nominated Electronic Music Innovator Patrick Gleeson, Who Has Worked With Herbie Hancock, Van Morrison and Francis Ford Coppola, Set To Conduct Seminar At MI Thursday, October 29 - Yahoo ... Grammy Nominated Electronic Music Innovator Patrick Gleeson, Who Has Worked With Herbie Hancock, Van Morrison and Francis Ford Coppola, Set To Conduct Seminar At MI Thursday, October 29 ... Gleeson was the master synthesist and arranger for the film Apocalypse Now, and his analog synthesizer... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Michael Jackson Guitarist Orianthi Is 'Bringing The '80s Back' With Debut Oct 27, 2009
It's a big-sounding record, and I'm super proud of it,' says Australian musician, featured in 'Michael Jackson's This Is It. " This week might be the wildest yet for the 24-year-old musician. Not only does documentary in which Orianthi has a prime role hit theaters, but her debut album Believe arrives in stores."There are so many guitars on this record," she told MTV News. "We beefed up the tracks, rock-ified them. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Plant in Glasto talks with Eavis Oct 27, 2009
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss won five Grammys for Raising Sand. Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has admitted he has spoken to festival organiser Michael Eavis about performing at Glastonbury next year. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
GUITARIST: Orianthi is ready for her solo Oct 26, 2009
After her attention-grabbing Grammy performance with Underwood in February, she received a MySpace message from Jackson's musical director, inviting her to audition for the lead guitarist spot on the This Is It concerts. "I was just blown away," she says. (USA Today)
Webber: Eurovision saviour? Oct 26, 2009
As for the song, the work of Lloyd Webber and US Grammy Award-winning lyricist Diane Warren, the Irishman says it is "a cast-off from a 1980s musical". Please turn on JavaScript. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
London rout: Patriots, Brady wax Bucs 35-7 Oct 26, 2009
Welsh opera star sang "God Save the Queen" and Grammy winner performed ".". Former middleweight boxing champion served as honorary captain of the Bucs. (USA Today -- Sports)
Sony's Jackson `This Is It' CD, Movie May Get $400 Million in Global Sales Oct 26, 2009
Jackson, who won 13 Grammy Awards and sold more than 750 million records, rose to stardom with his brothers in the Jackson 5, then moved to a solo career that peaked with the 1982 release of Thriller, the top-selling album of all time worldwide, according to Sony. In later years, he became tabloid fodder as he altered his appearance through plastic surgery, faced allegations of child sexual abuse and refinanced debt to stave off bankruptcy. (Bloomberg -- Japan)
Patriots rout Buccaneers at Wembley Oct 26, 2009
Welsh opera star Katherine Jenkins sang God Save the Queen and Grammy winner Toni Braxton performed The Star-Spangled Banner. . (Florida Today)
Justin Timberlake gets restraining order Oct 25, 2009
Timberlake, 28, has won multiple Grammy Awards for songs such as SexyBack and Cry Me a River. His petition for a restraining order does not seek protection for anyone else. (KHOU.com, TX)
'Hit Man' Foster looking for talent Oct 25, 2009
Then she got a call: Would she perform with the 15-time Grammy winner on his October 25 tour stop in Boston, Massachusetts. The man credited for nurturing such talents as Celine Dion, Josh Groban and. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Madonna gets animated at the Grammys - but it's U2's night Oct 25, 2009
U2, who had prepared themselves to go home empty-handed, instead took their career total of Grammys to 22, leaving the politically-charged band ranked No 6 in the all-time list of winners ... "This is the first time I've ever played the Grammys. I finally passed the audition," he said ... co.uk/news/uknews/1510157/Madonna-gets-animated-at-the-Grammys---but-its-U2s-night. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
It's a High-5 Night for U2 Oct 25, 2009
U2 took home a total of four Grammys for "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb." (Mark J. Terrill / AP) ... The Irish band wins in all of its nominated categories to dominate the 48th Grammys ... Irish rock band U2 won five Grammys on Wednesday night, including album of the year for "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" and song of the year for "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own." "Dismantle" was competing with collections from Kanye West, Paul McCartney, Gwen Stefani and Carey. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Justin gets stay away order against woman Oct 25, 2009
A judge on Friday granted Grammy award-winning singer Justin Timberlake a temporary restraining order against a woman he said was an obsessed, mentally unstable stalker who broke into his home ... A judge on Friday granted Grammy award-winning singer Justin Timberlake a temporary restraining order against a woman he said was an obsessed, mentally unstable stalker who broke into his home. (India Times)
Second Cup Cafe: David Foster and Friends Oct 25, 2009
On this week's Second Cup Caf, "David Foster and Friends" performs their single, "Note to God." David is a 15-time Grammy winner, including 3 for Producer of the Year, with 45 nominations ... The 15-time Grammy Award winner, including three for Producer of the Year, has an unprecedented 44 nominations to his credit. (CBS News)
Opinion: Marsalis on blues and racism Oct 25, 2009
He is artistic director of and has won nine Grammy Awards and the Pulitzer Prize in music. He will be awarded the French Legion of Honor on November 6. (CNN)
Timberlake wins restraining order Oct 25, 2009
The 28-year-old singer has won multiple Grammy Awards for songs such as SexyBack and Cry Me a River, and is increasingly branching into film work. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Kanye West cleared in airport scuffle Oct 25, 2009
Grammy award-winning West, who has often captured media attention with public outbursts, and his manager were charged in March with battery, theft and vandalism following the Sept. 11, 2008 confrontation with a photographer. West, whose hits include "Jesus Walks" and "Hey Mama," and the manager were released on bail hours after their arrest. (MSNBC -- News)
'Oh Happy Day' changed Edwin Hawkins' life Oct 24, 2009
Edwin Hawkins isn't quite sure what he'd be doing today if his Latin-soul arrangement of the 18th century Protestant hymn "Oh Happy Day" hadn't become a fluke international hit in 1969, selling 7 million copies and earning him the first of his two Grammy Awards. Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Rapper's hot career about to cool down Oct 24, 2009
A glum Lil Wayne, 27, said little as he admitted illegally having a loaded gun on his tour bus in 2007, moving to end a case that had churned along as he collected Grammys and gold records. The plea, which came as he boasted the country's No. 1 pop song, makes Lil Wayne, born Dwayne Carter, the latest in a long line of rappers to face incarceration after topping the charts. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Lil Wayne pleads guilty to weapons charge Oct 24, 2009
He won two BET Awards in 2007 and four Grammy Awards in 2009 ... The Grammy Award-winning artist, whose real name is Dwayne Carter, is due for sentencing in February ... He won two BET Awards in 2007 and four Grammy Awards in 2009. (CNN -- Law)
New concert season set at Lake Oct 24, 2009
The season ends on April 23, 2010, with Riders in the Sky, a Western/cowboy music group that has won numerous awards, including two Grammys. These fine musicians are as firmly grounded in the rich American music traditions as such legendary cowboy singers as Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and the Sons of the Pioneers, and are themselves the stuff of legend. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
Year of tragedy, triumph for Jennifer Hudson Oct 24, 2009
CHICAGO - In the year since three members of her family were brutally killed in Chicago, Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson has found ways to heal and start a new life ... By February, she had launched back into work, filming a video for "If This Isn't Love," followed by the Super Bowl performance and a Grammy win for best R&B album for her self-titled debut CD.. (MSNBC -- Music)
Byrds founder Roger McGuinn schedules Oct. 29 Hillsboro show Oct 24, 2009
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Infotainment Oct 24, 2009
Wayne, 27, who won best rap album at the 2009 Grammy Awards and whose real name is Dwayne Carter, agreed to a plea deal. A top Communist Party official in China has vowed to take disciplinary action against party members caught hiring female escorts or visiting vulgar venues, state media said. (Daily Times, Pakistan)
Totem Artists, Inc. Releases T.J. Doyle's Debut CD 'One True Thing' Oct 24, 2009
T.J. Doyle's "One True Thing" was co-produced, recorded and mixed by Grammy winning mixer Tom Weir at Studio City Sound, in Los Angeles. T.J. Doyle is a lifelong musician, writer, and singer and writes songs about what he sees in the world and from the mind's eye, with themes that are universal and microcosmic at the same time. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Rapper Wayne faces year in prison Oct 24, 2009
The record won best rap album at the Grammy awards in February, where Lil Wayne picked up three other prizes. Sombre. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Justin Timberlake gets restraining order against woman described as celebrity stalker Oct 24, 2009
Timberlake, 28, has won multiple Grammy Awards for songs such as "SexyBack" and "Cry Me a River." His petition for a restraining order does not seek protection for anyone else. 00004000. (FOX61, CT)
Pop2Life Gives Rihanna Fans an Ocean View From Royal Caribbean International's Oasis of the Seas Oct 24, 2009
Rated R is Rihanna's long-awaited follow-up to Good Girl Gone Bad (May 2007), which contained the non-stop string of hit singles that began with the MTV VMA and Grammy Award-winning global #1 hit "Umbrella" (featuring Jay-Z), then "Shut Up and Drive," "Hate That I Love You" (featur ing Ne-Yo), and "Don't Stop the Music." Good Girl Gone Bad spent 98 total weeks on the Soundscan chart, earned cumulative sales of more than 36-times platinum in at least 20 territories around the world, and spun off... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Latin honours for Carlos Santana Oct 24, 2009
The fifth annual Latin Grammy Awards will be held on 1 September at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Santana, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has sold more than 80 million records. (Yahoo News -- Entertainment Awards)
U2 Trumps Mariah, Kanye At Grammy Awards Oct 24, 2009
news-1001994312 U2 cruised by leading contenders Mariah Carey and Kanye West to win five awards at the 48th annual Grammy Awards, held last night (Feb ... The "Atomic Bomb" single "Vertigo" won three Grammys at last year's ceremony, including best rock song ... The artist had not won a Grammy since being named best new artist in 1990. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
Ludacris Debuts Conjure on The Jay Leno Show Oct 24, 2009
Ludacris has sold over 20 million albums worldwide with each release being certified platinum or multi-platinum by the RIAA. To date, he has won three Grammy Awards (including Best Rap Album for Release Therapy) and appeared in two Academy Award-winning films. In addition to his creative endeavors and business ventures, Mr. Bridges serves as Chairman and CEO of The Ludacris Foundation, an award-winning non-profit organization dedicated to helping young people achieve their dreams through the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
This Fall, Grammy(R) Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Monica Makes Her Reality Television Debut With "MONICA: STILL STANDING" on Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00 p.m.* Oct 24, 2009
This Fall, Grammy(R) Award-Winning, Multi-Platinum Recording Artist Monica Makes Her Reality Television Debut With "MONICA: STILL STANDING" on Tuesday, October 27 at 10:00 p.m. ... Even with all of the success in her entertainment career as a Grammy Award-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and actress, Monica's life has not been without its challenges. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lil Wayne pleads to attempted gun possession Oct 24, 2009
A glum Lil Wayne said little as he admitted illegally having a loaded gun on his tour bus in 2007, moving to end a case that had churned along as he collected Grammys and gold records ... His Grammys include last year's best rap solo performance award, for A Milli. (USA Today -- Life)
Kings of Leon Rock EPIX Oct 23, 2009
The bands enthusiasm was contagious as they rocked adoring European fans with the Grammy Award-winning Sex on Fire, the #1 hit Use Somebody and many other fan favorites from the bands young but storied career. Kings of Leons live performance at The O2 Arena will air December 19, 2009 at 9:30 PM Eastern on EPIX and is part of an expanding slate of monthly exclusive original events featuring comedy and music superstars including Madonna, Lewis Black and Eddie Izzard. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Parenting Place Oct 23, 2009
Our little boss wrote on Apr 10, 2009 12:17 PM:" We appreciate the insight, Proud Grammy. I also think the moon definitely affects sleep patterns for many of us.Another important factor for Ella is a solid nap each day. She still takes one in the early afternoon, and on days when that gets disrupted, she can struggle -- perhaps she's overtired. ". Proud Grammy wrote on Apr 9, 2009 3:57 AM:" I was forever grateful when my husband became very ill and his mother took Sara home to Massena with her... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Bon Jovi announces plans for 2-year world tour Oct 23, 2009
The Grammy winner grew up in Sayreville and is a Giants season ticketholder. "I can't wait until there's a ballgame," Bon Jovi said. (MSNBC -- Music)
Country singer aims to break down barriers Oct 23, 2009
Singer Rissi Palmer has had a Grammy acceptance speech ready since she was 12 ... It's her Grammy acceptance speech, the one she wrote as a 12-year-old. (CNN)
It's a High-5 Night for U2 Oct 23, 2009
U2 took home a total of four Grammys for "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb." (Mark J. Terrill / AP) ... The Irish band wins in all of its nominated categories to dominate the 48th Grammys ... Irish rock band U2 won five Grammys on Wednesday night, including album of the year for "How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb" and song of the year for "Sometimes You Can't Make It on Your Own." "Dismantle" was competing with collections from Kanye West, Paul McCartney, Gwen Stefani and Carey. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
News Stories Oct 23, 2009
Grammy Awards Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
U2 eclipse Mariah Carey at Grammys Oct 23, 2009
The Grammys were supposed to be dominated by Mariah Carey, but the pop diva lost out to Irish rock veterans U2, who won five awards including best rock album for How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb at the US music industry's biggest awards bash of the year. Carey had the chance to make history with the most Grammys won by a woman in a single night after being nominated in eight categories ... The rapper-producer Kanye West also emerged triumphant, winning three Grammys, including best rap album and... (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
New moon rising Oct 23, 2009
5 million copies (including 420,000 in Australia), and winning a swag of awards including multiple ARIAs here and, in the US, a Grammy for best hard rock performance for its breakthrough single, Woman. But then, after two years of solid touring, the wheels fell off. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
The 'Sesame Street' Song Whiz Oct 23, 2009
It helps to win multiple Grammy awards too. While that was the case with composer Joe Raposo (1937-89), he never let success go to his head. (Investors Business Daily)
Great Odds challenge Oct 23, 2009
Feinberg claims Chelsea will win the Premiership, the Champions League, the FA Cup, Wimbledon, the Masters, the Currie Cup, and at least six Grammys. McCallum replies that Liverpool is the only team on earth, and that hes going to marry Steven Gerrard one day, before passing out again. (iAfrica.com)
Garth Brooks to Perform at Encore at Wynn Las Vegas Oct 23, 2009
Garth has received every accolade the recording industry can bestow on an artist, including, two Grammys, 17 American Music Awards, 11 Country Music Association Awards, 18 Academy of Country Music Awards, five World Music Awards, 12 People's Choice Awards and 36 Billboard Music Awards. He was named Artist of the '90s at the 1997 Blockbuster Entertainment Awards, received the Artist Achievement Award at the 1997 Billboard Music Awards and was named Artist of the Decade at the American Music... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Beyonce, Maxwell and Keri Hilson Lead the Nominations for the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS SHOW Premiering on Sunday, November 29 at 9:00 PM* Oct 23, 2009
NEW YORK, Oct. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- CENTRIC announces a prestigious list of nominees to be recognized in the Network's first special, CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS SHOW. Grammy Award-winner Beyonce, R&B diva Keri Hilson, and soulful crooner Maxwell lead the pack with four nominations each. Hosted by Academy Award-nominated actors Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, the return of the Soul Train Awards promises to be a soulful music event acknowledging R&B music's finest. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
Daniela, holding her 2007 Latin Grammy award, is, despite her excitement, warm, open and observant. Guess what: Daniela, unlike Madonna, actually recognizes the existence of human beings in the real world outside her ego. (Salon)
Li'l Wayne May Get Jail Time Oct 23, 2009
The rapper, born Dwayne Carter, won last year's best rap solo performance Grammy for "A Milli." His albums include "Tha Carter," "Tha Carter II" and "Tha Carter III.". His trial had been due to start Jan. 20. (W-USA News, DC)
Bon Jovi embarking on two-year world tour Oct 23, 2009
The Grammy winner grew up in and is a Giants season ticketholder. "I can't wait until there's a ballgame," Bon Jovi said. (USA Today -- Life)
Latin honours for Carlos Santana Oct 23, 2009
The fifth annual Latin Grammy Awards will be held on 1 September at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Santana, a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has sold more than 80 million records. (Yahoo News -- Entertainment Awards)
Ex Drinks Supports the Tony Hawk Foundation's Efforts to Create High-Quality Public Skateparks in Low-Income Communities Across the Country Oct 22, 2009
Ex Drinks provided its family of beneficial beverages for the event, hydrating the athletes and attendees with Ex Aqua StillTM, Ex Aqua VitaminsTM, Ex Pure EnergyTM, Ex Slim EnergyTM and Ex ChillTM. A silent auction and family festivities were followed by a an intimate special performance by blink-182 after reuniting earlier this year at the 2009 Grammy Awards the band was the original musical performance at the inaugural Stand Up for Skateparks event six years ago. The fundraising... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Making Whoopi Oct 22, 2009
GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: Now the one and only Whoopi Goldberg goes "On the Record." Now, she is one of the few artists to ever win an Oscar, an Emmy, a Golden Globe, a Grammy and a Tony Award ... You've won every single award -- Grammy, Oscar. (Fox News)