A soul talent's divine future Aug 18, 2008
The synth-heavy Sunglasses, which Brown co-wrote with Nelly Furtado (for whom she has sung back-up vocals), takes off from Corey Hart's Sunglasses at Night, a hit from 1984 that played a key role in convincing Brown that a homegrown talent could make it. I remember hearing it and thinking, That's a dope song, and he's Canadian,' she said. (Globe and Mail)
Top 5 Olympic/Sports-related Anthems! Go, team! Aug 13, 2008
5) "Forca," Nelly Furtado: From the 2004 European Football Championships. When she did this in her show last year at the Hard Rock, her backup singers kicked balls into the audience. (The Palm Beach Post)
Fergie Takes On Nelly Furtado In Badminton, Dodgeball, Jet Racing In New Wii Sports Game Aug 8, 2008
The wait to discover who can paddle a canoe faster Fergie or Nelly Furtado is almost over. The eternal debate about whether Boston Celtic Paul Pierce can spike a volleyball better than country music sensation Fergie or will. (VHI.com -- Music News)
He's atop an Italian volcano, she's atop a Vegas career Aug 6, 2008
What do entertainment figures Howie Mandel, Celine Dion, Nelly Furtado and Jim Carrey have in common. They all hail from Canada, which makes them supremely useful to the CanWest entertainment channel E. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Musical Mixture Aug 3, 2008
Among the many guests: Elvis Costello, Nelly Furtado and Venegas. "To see the band live is quite an experience," Santaolalla says. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Remake Radio 2 – or watch it die Aug 2, 2008
Robert Everett-Green lauds CBC's decision to devote more airtime to innovative, non-classical Canadian music (Globe and Mail)
Mariah Carey, Fergie Promise To 'Love You Long Time' -- But Is The Phrase Empowering Or Insensitive? Jul 31, 2008
That's what Nelly Furtado was aiming to do when she put the phrase in her song "Maneater.". "That's such a weird song," she said. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Songs Of Summers Past Jul 24, 2008
Baha Men * 2001: Bootylicious, Destiny's Child * 2002: Hot in Herre, Nelly * 2003: Crazy in Love, Beyonc * 2004: Yeah, Usher * 2005: Hollaback Girl, Gwen Stefani * 2006: Umbrella, Rihanna featuring Jay-Z * 2007: Promiscuous, Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland. SHARE BOX Show your support. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Nelly Furtado gig ends in riot Jul 18, 2008
Nelly Furtado peformming in Munich on July 8 ... Nelly Furtado's latest concert ended in a riot ... Nelly Furtado peformming in Munich on July 8. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
VH1 Sets Date for 5th Annual 'VH1 Hip Hop Honors' Jun 24, 2008
Salt -N- Pepa, Nelly Furtado, Ne-Yo, KRS-One The Teacha, Jermaine Dupri, Grandmaster Caz, Nelly, Mos Def, Kool Moe Dee, Grand Wizzard Theodore and The Chief Rocker Busy Bee. "As we'll remind viewers with our upcoming 'VH1 Rock Honors' show saluting The Who, VH1's on-air tentpole events represent the best of music and pop culture entertainment. We work tirelessly and passionately to attract the biggest stars in the industry, create must-see buzz and engage record numbers of viewers," said Tom... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The 2008 MMVAs Was An Electrifying Night For Fans Jun 16, 2008
Christina Aguilera, Pamela Anderson, Beastie Boys, Fergie, Nelly Furtado, Paris Hilton, The Killers, Lenny Kravitz, Avril Lavigne, and Britney Spears are just a slice of the international superstars who have whipped star-watchers into a frenzy at past MMVAs. It's all about audience access with broadcasts on MuchAXS at muchmusic. (Canada Newswire)
Producer/singer Timbaland marries Jun 13, 2008
The 37-year-old music mogul - who has collaborated with Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado and Madonna - proposed to Monique at Reign's baby shower last October. Timbaland isn't the only celebrity to wed in secret recently. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Universal loses promo CD battle Jun 13, 2008
Among the promotional items listed as sold by Mr Augusto, according to the legal brief, are titles of CD singles by Nelly Furtado and rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. The IFPI, which represents the recording industry internationally said that pre-release piracy caused "serious damage to the performers, creators and producers of music". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sarah Harding records nu-rave track Jun 10, 2008
Other acts on the album include Rihanna, Robbie Williams and Nelly Furtado. A source told The Mirror: "It is a really exciting project for Sarah to be involved with. She was chuffed to be approached and recognised as a singer in her own right."It's a pretty cool album with some big names. (Digital Spy)
Goblin logicCan record companies reclaim chunks of your music collection? Jun 4, 2008
The online auction included a Nelly Furtado promo CD ... Among the promotional items listed as sold by Mr Augusto, according to the legal brief, are titles of CD singles by Nelly Furtado and rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. (BBC News -- Business)
CHUM Radio relaunches Halifax station Jun 1, 2008
Program director Rob Basile says the station will be "100% committed to delivering the hottest hit music. With the latest songs from top artists like Usher, Nelly Furtado and Timbaland, we'll be the go-to destination for hit music.". CHUM Radio Halifax acting GM Trent McGrath is thanking 92 CJCH AM listeners for their support over the years. (Media In Canada)
Hymns of Praise from an LDS vocal performance group May 29, 2008
During the Olympics, Eclipse was also able to perform with artists Brooks and Dunn, Nelly Furtado and Train. Since 2002, the band has received four Pearl Awards from the Faith Centered Music Association, including in 2003 Group Recording Artist of the Year (an award they also received from the Utah Best of State Awards in the same year). (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Sunset Entertainment Group Writer/Producer Jim Beanz Wins Top Prize at This Year's Eurovision Song Contest with Dima Bilan's Performance of ``Believe'' May 29, 2008
Producer, songwriter, musician and singer, Jim Beanz, has written and/or produced songs by such mega-recording artists and performers as Nelly Furtado, Timbaland, Britney Spears, Diddy, Shakira, Ashlee Simpson, Danity Kane, Jennifer Hudson, Fergie, MIA, Duran Duran, Fantasia, Deborah Cox, Justin Timberlakes artist Esmee and Ashanti, to name a few. Beanz is a frequent Timbaland collaborator and is based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Dima Bilan: From rags to riches May 28, 2008
Eurovision Song Contest winner Dima Bilan has had a rags to riches rise from an impoverished region of Russia to pop superstardom singing with the likes of Timbaland and Nelly Furtado. Fresh from his victory in Belgrade on Saturday night with the ballad Believe, the 26-year-old has taken another stride to becoming Russia's first genuine international pop star. (ABC Online)
Eurovision Heading To Moscow May 26, 2008
His album, which comes out later this year, also features a duet with Nelly Furtado. Watch the video of his winning performance here. (Same Same)
Russia scoops Eurovision victory May 25, 2008
He has recorded an album in English with Timbaland, including a duet with Canadian singer Nelly Furtado, and hopes to use it to break into the international market later this year. I was sitting with a group of Russians and they were going absolutely crazy as the results were being announced. (BBC News -- Europe)
How did the top 3 do? May 15, 2008
And for the surprise finale, in a rare idol duet with a former Idol favorite, Clay Aiken, Archuleta and Aiken will be singing Promiscuous Girl by Nelly Furtado and Timberland. Wardrobe and makeup sources have also confirmed that Archuleta will be sagging and have jewel encrusted teeth for his final performances. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
MuchMusic award nominees May 14, 2008
Avril Lavigne, Belly, City and Colour, Feist and Nelly Furtado are in the running for Favourite Canadian Artist in MuchMusic's People's Choice awards. Billy Talent, finger eleven, Hedley, illScarlett and Simple Plan are vying for Favourite Canadian Group at the music channel's video awards, to be broadcast live on June 15. (Toronto Star)
Search is on for Canadian Miley Cyrus May 13, 2008
Universal Music Canada's talent stable includes Bryan Adams, Shania Twain, Diana Krall, Nelly Furtado and Paul Anka. Reuters/Hollywood Reporter. (Reuters)
Latest mash-up: COC and hip hop May 8, 2008
Jaz is a former world champion DJ who has worked with k-os and Nelly Furtado (with whom he has a daughter) and teaches turntable fundamentals at the Royal Conservatory alongside DJ T.R.A.C.K.S. The duo teamed up with COC soprano Teiya Kasahara and baritone Justin Welsh to bring their respective specialties together. "To fuse hip hop and opera isn't exactly a new idea," Jaz acknowledges, "but I don't think it's been done to the degree that we did it." Indeed, the term hip hopera is usually used... (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Airplay charts May 2, 2008
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Greg Medoro's Debut Single ''Imagining You'' is One of R & R AC's 'Most Added' Singles This Week alongside Heavyweights Including Nelly Furtado, Josh Groban, Bryan Adams and Van Morrison May 2, 2008
Greg Medoro's Debut Single ''Imagining You'' is One of R & R AC's 'Most Added' Singles This Week alongside Heavyweights Including Nelly Furtado, Josh Groban, Bryan Adams and Van Morrison: Financial News - Yahoo ... Greg Medoro's Debut Single ''Imagining You'' is One of R & R AC's 'Most Added' Singles This Week alongside Heavyweights Including Nelly Furtado, Josh Groban, Bryan Adams and Van MorrisonThursday May 1, 3:02 pm ET ... The albums first single Imagining You is off to a hot start... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Univision Announces Nominated Artists for Its 5th Annual ``Premios Juventud'' May 2, 2008
Wisin y Yandel con Nelly Furtado (Sexy Movimiento) ... Sexy Movimiento Wisin y Yandel con Nelly Furtado. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Its raining sops in Kashmir Apr 23, 2008
Nelly Furtado wants to dabble in country music and is collaborating with Keith Urban. YOUR SAY. (Daily News & Analysis)
ASCAP awards Timbaland Apr 10, 2008
Besides "Big Girls" and "Sweet Escape," the top 5 included "Irreplaceable," written by Beyonce, Mikkel Eriksen and Tor Hermansen; "It's Not Over," written by Gregg Wattenberg; and "Say It Right," written by Nelly Furtado and Timbaland. Evening included tributes to Lionel Richie and Steve Miller, who were presented with ASCAP's Golden Note Award. (Variety)
Meat Loaf has found the way to Paradise Apr 9, 2008
(Laughs) Were hoping for U2 to do Bat Out of Hell VI or Nelly Furtado. Shes gonna do one, too. (MSNBC -- Music)
Madonna reviewIs the singer's new album Hard Candy more sour than sweet? Apr 9, 2008
Similarly, Timbaland's tracks are frequently reminiscent of his (superior) work with Nelly Furtado. Madonna, a notoriously hard task master (she gave Justin Timberlake a vitamin shot when he appeared to be flagging during recording sessions) seems to have been unable to tame the idiosyncrasies of her omnipresent hitmakers. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Junos a big hit for CTV Apr 8, 2008
45 million viewers to CTV. Last year's awards, which were held in Saskatoon and were hosted by singer Nelly Furtado, pulled in an average of 925,000 viewers. The '08 ceremonies were the most-watched Junos presentation since 2003, when 2. (Winnipeg Sun)
Juno sneak peek Apr 5, 2008
CALGARY - The last three hosts of the Juno Awards - Alanis Morissette, Nelly Furtado ... CALGARY - The last three hosts of the Juno Awards - Alanis Morissette, Nelly Furtado and Pamela Anderson - made spectacular entrances with the assistance of, respectively, a nude foam body suit, guy wires and silicone. (Canada.com)
WestJet sky high over March results Apr 5, 2008
CALGARY - The last three hosts of the Juno Awards - Alanis Morissette, Nelly Furtado. . (Canada.com)
Organizers tout Canadians' embrace of Earth Hour Apr 1, 2008
The flicker of a few candles did little to dispel the darkness outside Toronto's city hall, where thousands of people jammed together to hear pop star Nelly Furtado sing her hit "Turn out the light'' as part of a free concert. "It brings that awareness, which we need,'' said John Wigham as he clutched a candle in the chilly night air. "If people aren't thinking about it, then nothing is going to happen.'' That kind of thinking is exactly what World Wildlife Fund was hoping to achieve when it... (CTV.ca)
Canadians embrace darkness Apr 1, 2008
Outside a darkened Toronto City Hall, Nelly Furtado headlined a free acoustic concert, singing her hit song "Turn out the Light" as some among the thousands in attendance burned candles. "Literally millions and millions and millions of people (are) turning off their lights tonight to help save our planet," Mayor David Miller told the crowd. (Globe and Mail -- National)
Furtado's light shines through Apr 1, 2008
CARLOS OSORIO/TORONTO STAR Nelly Furtado sang 'Turn Out the Lights,' but her Earth Hour performance lit up the crowd at Nathan Phillips Square, March 29, 2008 ... Nelly Furtado brought light to the darkness of Nathan Phillips Square last night, as she headlined a free Earth Hour concert that attracted more than 10,000 music fans. (Toronto Star)
World Landmarks Go Dark For Earth Hour Mar 31, 2008
Thousands jammed Nathan Phillips Square in downtown Toronto for a concert headlined by Nelly Furtado, who sang her hit song "Turn Out The Light," while lights on the city's C-N Tower were doused. In Montreal, even the bulbs on the cross atop Mont Royal went out. (WTKR.com, VA)
IDMA 2008 Best Dance Tracks Mar 30, 2008
Best Pop Dance Track: Say It Right - Nelly Furtado. Best CD Compilation: The Annual 2008 - Ministry of Sound. (Suite101.com)
Toronto hits energy target Mar 30, 2008
The crowd filled the square and spilled onto Queen Street, most eager to take in the free concert featuring pop songstress Nelly Furtado - and take part in the environmental cause ... Minutes later, Nelly Furtado, wearing all black, took the stage singing the evenings theme song Turn off the Lights, -accompanied only by a guitar - against a backdrop of a darkened city hall ... Mainly, though, Earth Hour was marked in darkened homes where families enjoyed candlelit dinners and games, or... (Toronto Star)
60 things to do during Earth Hour Mar 30, 2008
Boogie for the planet at the free acoustic concert featuring Nelly Furtado at Nathan Phillips Square. 46. (Globe and Mail)
Canadians take part in Earth Hour Mar 30, 2008
Nelly Furtado took to the stage at a green-powered concert at Toronto's city hall, singing her hit song Turn off the Light - the official theme song of the Canadian event - along with thousands in attendance. The concert had added ambience as much of the city's skyline, including the CN Tower, fell dark. (Canada.com)
An hour of difference Mar 29, 2008
Celebrities such as singer-songwriter Nelly Furtado and the band Fall Out Boy have pledged to turn out their lights, as have the Phoenix Suns and Chicago Cubs. "We're asking for the whole hour ... and for cities around the world it is whenever that time rolls around," World Wildlife Fund communications manager Adam Harper says. (India Times)
Millions to Turn Off Lights for 'Earth Hour' Saturday Mar 29, 2008
Celebrities such as singer/songwriter Nelly Furtado and the band Fall Out Boy have pledged to turn out their lights, as have the Phoenix Suns and Chicago Cubs. Copyright. (Fox News)
A movement that spans the world Mar 29, 2008
The Grammy award winner Nelly Furtado will perform at an unplugged concert in Toronto. Up to 10,000 are expected to attend. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Canadians keen to join Earth Hour movement Mar 29, 2008
Grammy-winning singer Nelly Furtado will play a free concert at Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square, starting at 6:45 p.m. local time(2345GMT) until 9 p.m. Saturday (0200 GMT Sunday). Power for the event will be supplied by Bullfrog Power, a company which uses emission-free sources like wind and water. (Xinhuanet, China)
Will the last one out please turn on the lights? Mar 29, 2008
Enthusiasm is being whipped up with specialty cocktails, candlelit soirees, glow-in-the-dark soccer and a star-studded acoustic concert in Nathan Phillips Square featuring Nelly Furtado. But when environmentalism is packaged as a party, the complexities of climate change could remain the great neon elephant in the room. (Globe and Mail)
Lights out Canada Mar 28, 2008
Toronto, the event's flagship Canadian city for 2008, will host a free concert by pop star Nelly Furtado, while the city shuts off lights at key landmarks, including the CN Tower and City Hall. But WWF spokeswoman Melissa Tupper said countless other community groups are finding their own ways to celebrate. (Globe and Mail)
The Odd Couple Mar 28, 2008
It won awards and endured more grisly cover versions than any recent chart hit, amazingly surviving the ministrations not just of a duetting Nelly Furtado and Charlotte Church, but Paris Hilton, the Kooks and ghastly operatic man-band G4 with its credibility intact ... Nor are they exactly trying to entice the less committed listener with a charming chorus: it literally shrieks "Run away! Run for your lives!" It's a great record, but it seems unlikely to receive the attentions of Nelly Furtado... (Guardian Unlimited)
Anne Murray fears extra nominee could nab Juno Mar 23, 2008
Murray's all-female duets record boasts a rich roster of Canadian legends: k.d. lang, Shania Twain, Jann Arden, Celine Dion, Nelly Furtado and Isabelle Boulay all sang with her. Others featured on the CD include Olivia Newton-John, Carole King, Martina McBride, Celtic Woman and Sarah Brightman. (CBC Nova Scotia)
Girl is on a mission to power down city Mar 20, 2008
She's in heady company; Dan Foreman, spokeman for the fund, said the list of participants so far includes sports teams such as the Phoenix Suns; the owners of the Sears Tower in Chicago and the Golden Gate bridge in San Francisco, and celebrities such as actress Nicole Kidman and pop singer Nelly Furtado. But Foreman said youths like Hannah are the best ambassadors for program. (Baltimore Messenger, MD)
Murray is special Mar 20, 2008
The result is the Friends ds TV special, which airs Monday on CBC and features the likes of Nelly Furtado, Celine Dion, Olivia Newton-John, k.d. lang, Jann Arden, Emmylou Harris and Martina McBride, each of whom sings with Murray. "We talked right from the start about shooting the whole thing in high-def, because chances are it will be my last CD," Murray said. (Winnipeg Sun)
Snoop on 'One Life to Live' Mar 17, 2008
Mary J. Blige, Nelly Furtado, Chris Botti, Erykah Badu, Timbaland and Keri Hilson have also performed on the show. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Are you ready to fade to black? Mar 15, 2008
Lucas Oleniuk / Toronto Star Nelly Furtado "was the bomb" last week at the Air Canada Centre ... for more actions 'Join me in the dark,' Miller says in YouTube ad for Earth Hour event to be headlined by Nelly Furtado Mar 14, 2008 04:30 AM Vanessa Lu City hall bureau chief ... The city plans a concert in Nathan Phillips Square headlined by pop star Nelly Furtado, beginning just before the lights are turned off around the world from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. on March 29 to raise awareness about climate... (Toronto Star)
People in the News Snapshot Mar 15, 2008
Mary J. Blige, Nelly Furtado, Chris Botti, Erykah Badu, Timbaland and Keri Hilson have also performed on the show. Untitled Document. (Montana Standard, MT)
Snoop Dogg to perform on One Life to Live Mar 15, 2008
Mary J. Blige, Nelly Furtado, Chris Botti, Erykah Badu, Timbaland and Keri Hilson have also performed on the show. Click for related content. (MSNBC -- Television)
Feist, State of Shock winners Mar 10, 2008
Finger Eleven earned the fans' choice award while the chart topper award went to Nelly Furtado. Get the inside scoop on the Canadian music industry with Karen Bliss. (Jam! Showbiz)
Raid nets thousands of pirated CDs Mar 9, 2008
Among the downloads allegedly on offer were tracks by such popular singers as Shania Twain, Lionel Richie, Jay-Z, Mary J. Blige and Nelly Furtado. But the charges against Audiomaxxx also encompass the material of lesser-known artists, including "a lot of up-and-comers from Canada and the U.S.," said CRIA anti-piracy director Terry Hunter. (Globe and Mail)
Music to their ears: Artists pleased alleged music bootlegger shut ... Mar 8, 2008
The material seized included recordings by big-name artists such as Nelly Furtado and Shania Twain, but also smaller artists, the RCMP said. The RCMP's three-year investigation began after the Canadian Recording Industry Association received a flood of complaints. (CBC.ca)
Hedley and Jully Black Complete Performance Lineup for The 2008 JUNO Awards, Sunday, April 6 on CTV Mar 5, 2008
Previous hosts of The JUNO Awards on CTV include Nelly Furtado (2007), Pamela Anderson (2006), Brent Butt (2005), Alanis Morissette (2004), Shania Twain (2003) and Barenaked Ladies (2002). The 2008 JUNO Awards is produced by Insight Productions in association with CTV and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). (Canada Newswire)
Local Children's Musician Named Contest Finalist Feb 27, 2008
"Some kid yelled out 'Babaloo' while wailing on a bucket. I guess they watched old 'I Love Lucy' reruns and were channeling Desi Arnez's character - the name just stuck." According to the songwriter, winners are chosen by several individuals including well-known artists Nelly Furtado, Jerry Lee Lewis, Robert Smith, Loretta Lynn, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Macy Gray and Michael W. Smith. Compton said if "The Wee Wee Dance" wins or places, his music will be distributed and promoted to broadcasters,... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Best Bets 2008 Feb 22, 2008
Wayne has collaborated with everyone from Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado to Kanye West and the Game, but it's unclear what exactly will wind up on the finished project. "I did ask for a list of the songs that were leaked, so I can throw some new joints on there," he says. (Billboard.com)
Oscar Wilde Awards Feb 21, 2008
Noms will be announced Tuesday, Jan. 22. Check back later to see how you did. (Variety)
Linkin Park resounds at Echos Feb 19, 2008
Feb. 18, 2008, 12:36pm PT More News 'Garage,' 'Kings' rule film prizes2/18/2008 ACE editing Awards bow in Los Angeles2/18/2008 Camera operator wins Society's top honor2/17/2008 Awards will be presented on Feb. 242/18/2008 Blunt, Furtado also win big at music awards2/18/2008 BERLIN -- Brit crooner James Blunt, Canadian Nelly Furtado and Linkin Park were the big international winners at Germany's 17th Echo awards, held Friday in Berlin. Blunt and Furtado won the international male and female rock... (Variety)
