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After apparently writing Country Music Awards history by winning all of the four prizes she was nominated for, Taylor Swift apparently got Wynonna Judd, a fellow country singer, a bit upset with her accomplishments, especially being the youngest artist to win the Entertainer of the Year award. This is what Wynonna Judd said about Taylor Swift’s good fortune: “You want my honest comment? It’s too much too soon. Time is God’s way of keeping everything from happening at once. It’s just too much of a good thing too soon.” Interesting philosophy she has… you have to wonder where she dug it up from. Not even St. Augustine could’ve found a better explanation for time… even Thomas More would probably bow to the divinity with which it’s formulated. Well, even though Wynonna Judd might’ve lost a prize or two to Taylor Swift, she does have the Christian philosophical community’s admiration.

Carrie Underwood came away with the night’s top honors at the 2009 Academy Of Country Music Awards held at the MGM Grand tonight in Las Vegas.

She won Top Female Vocalist and Entertainer of the Year (a fan-voted category this year), winning over Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and George Strait.

Carrie did a shout out to her boyfriend hockey player Mike Fisher during her acceptance speech saying:

“My baby, I wish you were here!”

Carrie also sang her hit song “I Told You So” and looked stunning in a fabulous crimson dress, which cascaded like a waterfall over half of the stage. Check out her performance below:

Due to the public outrage that Nickelodean did not take the initiative to drop Chris Brown as a nominee from their Kid’s Choice Awards since “the incident” – Chris Brown has removed himself.

This is a good move on his part and that of his PR people who have obviously talked some sense into him. Withdrawing shows that Chris realizes the consequences of his actions.

While Nickelodeon had chosen to let his nominations remain, saying he was nominated before ‘the incident,’ thousands of parents have protested. Despite overwhelming evidence that he did assault Rihanna, he is legally entitled to the presumption of innocence which may have been why Nickelodeon continued to back him.

Then again, the current nominees for male singer are, Jesse McCartney, Kid Rock, and T-Pain. Are they role models? Nominees for female singer include, Rihanna, and currently, is she a role model?

While many agree his musical talent may be award-worthy for nomination, his behaviour in his personal life is not and it is very obvious that his recent involvement in this scandalous situation clearly shows that for the time being, he is no position to be a role model for children.

Chris Brown’s rep released the following statement:

“Chris very much appreciates the support of his fans and the honor they have paid him in the way of nominations for Favorite Male Singer and Favorite Song.

Unfortunately, the controversy surrounding the incident last month has shifted the focus from the music to whether he should be allowed to be among those nominated.

While Chris would like to speak to his fans directly about this and other issues, pending legal proceedings preclude his doing so at this time. Once the matter before him has been resolved, he intends to do so.”

TMZ is reporting that their sources have confirmed to them that the woman who sent the text message to Chris Brown on THE night that resulted in the assault against Rihanna was from his manager Tina Davis. Apparently, it was she who had sent him a 3 page text message to his cell phone suggesting they hook up later. When Rihanna read it, she did the freak (slapped him first) and things escalated from there.

The detective’s affidavit stated the text was:

“from a woman who Brown had a previous sexual relationship with.”

Davis who will be turning 40 years old this month has been rumored to have had a relationship with Chris when he was 16… although both of them have denied it.

In other Chris Brown related news:

Even after receiving thousands of requests to remove Chris Brown from the nominee list, the team over at Nickelodeon are allowing his Kids Choice Awards nominations to remain.

Chris is nominated for Favorite Male Singer and also for “Kiss Kiss” for Favorite Song.

It is very upsetting that the network has not taken a more pro-active stand against domestic violence because the evidence is overwhelming. It not only includes pictures and Rihanna’s own words in the police report, but a text from Brown himself to her manager admitting and apologizing for his actions saying he was going to get help for his anger issues.

E! is reporting that Chris and Rihanna are planning to record a duet together for his Greatest Hits Album.

The drama continues…

In a surprise slip of the tongue at Sunday’s Xbox party, Pete Wentz happily announced that he is going back to Sydney to host the Vodafone MTV Australia Awards 2009 on March 27!

MTV’s Maz Compton interviewed Pete for her show on Nova where he told her:

“I just found out,”. . “I’m very excited.”

When he was asked by Perez Hilton about the rumours that he had died being speculated all over the internet Pete said:

“I just want to make the announcement that it’s not true. I apologise to the lovely commenters on PerezHilton.com that I am still alive and breathing!”

Having hosted the pre-show for the 2006 US MTV Movie Awards, Pete said his favourite part of these events is “getting to hang out with a lot of other bands, heroes, enemies. Doing the red carpet is always pretty cool, with the fans shouting.”

“Taking part in the MTV Awards nominations launch last week was a blast, and being MTV family, hosting the Vodafone MTV Australia Awards 2009 will give me the perfect excuse to come back to this spectacular country and for an even bigger party!”

Some of the performers scheduled to perform on the Vodafone MTV Australia Awards 2009 will be: The Killers, Kings Of Leon via satellite from TSB Arena, Wellington NZ and Adelaide’s Sia. Audrina Patridge will host the ‘Red Carpet Vodafone MTV Awards’, which will be broadcast online. Make sure you are logged onto www.mtv.com.au/vodafonemtvawards on March 27 at 8 P.M. for the Red Carpet show.

Fall Out Boy, who are nominated for Best Rock Video, are now in New Zealand and will leaving for Europe in the next few days.

Some of the previous hosts of the Australian MTV Awards include: Wyclef Jean (2008), Fergie and Good Charlotte (2007), his wife Ashlee Simpson (2006) and The Osbournes (2005).

Log onto www.mtv.com.ua/vodafonemtvawards to register and vote.

The Vodafone MTV Australia Awards 2009 will broadcast live from the Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, on MTV Australia, Friday March 27, 7:30pm (AEDT) Red Carpet, 8:30pm (AEDT) main show

Girls Aloud won their first Brit Award. They are officially Britain’s most successful British girl group. They have been together for 6 years and have had 20 top 10 hits in a row and 6 albums, twice as many as the Spice Girls who were together for 4 yrs.

Congrats Nadine, Kimberly, Cheryl, Sarah and Nicola!

Here is the list of categories and who won in each from the 2009 Brit Awards:

British Male Solo Artist
Ian Brown
James Morrison
Paul Weller – WINNER
The Streets
Will Young

British Female Solo Artist
Adele
Beth Rowley
Duffy – WINNER
Estelle
M.I.A.

British Group
Coldplay
Elbow – WINNER
Girls Aloud
Radiohead
Take That

British Single
Coldplay – ‘Viva La Vida’
Duffy – ‘Mercy’
Girls Aloud – ‘The Promise’ – WINNER
Leona Lewis – ‘Better In Time’
Scouting For Girls – ‘Heartbeat’

British Album
Coldplay – Viva La Vida
Duffy – Rockferry – WINNER
Elbow – The Seldom Seen Kid
Radiohead – In Rainbows
Ting Tings – We Started Nothing

British Breakthrough Act
Adele
Duffy – WINNER
The Last Shadow Puppets
Scouting For Girls
Ting Tings

British Live Act
Coldplay
Elbow
Iron Maiden – WINNER
Scouting For Girls
The Verve

International Male Solo Artist
Beck
Neil Diamond
Jay-Z
Kanye West – WINNER
Seasick Steve

International Female Solo Artist
Beyoncé
Gabriella Cilmi
Katy Perry – WINNER
Pink
Santogold

International Group
AC/DC
Fleet Foxes
The Killers
Kings of Leon – WINNER
MGMT

International Album
AC/DC – Black Ice
Fleet Foxes – Fleet Foxes
The Killers – Day & Age
Kings of Leon – Only By The Night – WINNER
MGMT – Oracular Spectacular

Critics’ Choice Award
Florence and the Machine

Outstanding Contribution to Music
Pet Shop Boys

Not sure why they seem to distinguish between British and foreign artists in the award categories as they don’t at the Grammys, but whatever!

If you want to check out UK pop hit music, listen to Heart FM.co.uk.

Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson both came away winners last night at the 40th annual NAACP Image Awards. The awards honor achievements and performances of people of color in TV, film, music and literature. Former Vice President Al Gore and Kenyan activist Wangari Maathai received the Chairman’s Award. Boxing legend Muhammad Ali won the President’s Award. Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons was given the Vanguard Award.

Beyonce kicked off the show with a fantastic performance of “Halo.” She won for Outstanding Female Artist category while Jennifer Hudson, performed “The Impossible Dream” for President’s Award recipient Muhammad Ali, won for New Artist award. Both women co-starred in the 2006 film “Dreamgirls.”

“This is where we come from,” Hudson said, accepting the trophy. “So it’s always an honor to come home and feel welcome and to feel the love. I really cherish this and appreciate it.”

Jamie Foxx won for Best Male Artist.

Chris Brown and Rihanna who were both nominated, were noticeably absent.

will.i.am and Seal performed on stage at the Shrine Auditorium ceremony, which was hosted by actress Halle Berry and actor-screenwriter Tyler Perry. The awards show coincides with the 100th anniversary of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People and launches a year long centennial celebration.

Sean “Diddy” Combs received a TV Movie Actor Trophy for his role in “A Raisin in the Sun.”

Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons won the Vanguard Award for his achievements in charity.

Last night Whitney took to the stage at Clive Davis’ annual pre-Grammy bash and amazed the audience with a medley of hits. She looked stunning and has proved to all who heard her that she she is still one of the most premiere female singers in the world.

Here is a sneak clip someone in the audience took of Whitney performing:

Davis received a Lifetime Achievement award from the Grammys as an Industry Icon. The gala dinner event was held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel ballroom. The recording academy helped sponsor this year’s dinner which showcases the cream of the crop the record industry offers to a celebrity studded crowd.

Some of the featured performers were:

Jennifer Hudson, Kelly Clarkson, Leona Lewis, as well as Rod Stewart, Barry Manilow, rockers Kings of Leon, and Sean Puffy Combs featuring Faith Evans. Usher had to cancel at the last moment due to a ‘family injury’ which other news outlets are reporting might be his wife who was having plastic surgery in Brazil and has developed complications. Usher was replaced by Josh Groban.

American Idol stars who were also there in addition to Jennifer Hudson were:

Fantasia, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, and Taylor Swift

Music Icons also in attendance:
Sir Paul McCartney
Prince,
Sly Stone

Kanye gave a gracious speech which took everyone by surprise. He basically apologized for his past behavior and arrogance, and praised both Katy Perry and will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas and ended his remarks by saying, “I’m humbled.”

Music legend Neil Diamond was named as MusiCares Person of the Year. The music industry charity celebrated Diamond for his philanthropy for donating concert merchandise sales to aide relief areas in Texas that were destroyed by Hurricane Ike last fall.

The singer-songwriter thanked his mom, Rose, who was in the audience, remembering how his parents bought him a $10 guitar when he was just a boy in Brooklyn.

“They paid it off a dollar a week for 10 weeks,” he said. “It was a good investment, Mom. You invested $10 and made a life for me.”

The Jonas Brothers kicked off the gala event which launches Grammy weekend when they sang Diamond’s hit song, “Forever in Blue Jeans.”

“Aren’t they adorable?” host Jimmy Kimmel joked. “These kids wouldn’t even have sideburns if it weren’t for Neil Diamond.”

Here they are posing with an Epiphone Casino in Cherry Red that is up for auction at Grammy Charities. The trio signed it during Day 1 of the 51st Annual Grammy Awards MusiCares Signings held at LA’s Staples Center on Thursday (February 5).

Some of the other artists on hand who performed a musical tribute to Neil Diamond were:

Jennifer Hudson’s did a beautiful rendition of “Holly Holy”

Coldplay did a stripped-down version of “I’m A Believer”

Kid Rock did “Thank the Lord for the Night Time.”

Diamond slow-danced with Faith Hill during a duet of “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers”

British singer Adele sang “Cracklin’ Rose”

Chris Cornell offered up “Kentucky Woman,”

Raul Malo did Diamond’s big hit “Solitary Man.”

Cassandra Wilson and trumpeter Terence Blanchard teamed for a jazzy rendition of “September Morn,”

Eric Benet sang “Heartlight” from the movie “E.T.”

Tim McGraw sang “Hello Again.”

On the Net:

Grammy Awards: http://www.grammy.com/musicares/

Katy Perry was mistakenly given Best International Song Of The Year Award for “I Kissed a Girl” at the NRJ Music Award at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes France on Saturday when she had actually won in another category. NRJ is France’s foremost music awards show.

The trophies were given based on results of audience votes on NRJ’s website in the weeks prior to the awards ceremony.

Perry had walked up to the podium to receive the award for Best International Song Of The Year, when she had actually won Best International Album for “One of the Boys”. Rihanna was the actual winner for Best International Song Of The Year for “Disturbia.”

At the end of the show however, the host Nikos Aliagas apologized and then announced that there had been an error during the counting of the votes and she was not the winner. Rihanna was for “Disturbia.”

Britney Spears who was not present to pick up her award won for international artist of the year. The Pussycat Dolls won for best international group and Enrique Iglesias was named top international male artist.

Here is a promotional picture of Rihanna for the upcoming 51st Grammy Awards.

All of the text used for her portrait contains the song titles from at least 15 songs that inspired her. The art will be featured on TV spots, billboards, and world wide online campaigns. Some of her choices include five Destiny’s Child songs: “Say My Name,” “Bills, Bills, Bills,” “Survivor,” “Independent Women” and “Lose My Breath.”

Log into Spinner.com to see the other Grammy portraits of: Stevie Wonder, Lil Wayne,Thom Yorke from Radiohead and Lenny Kravitz.

Hmm,

After squinting I can see other song titles like, Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” and ”I Wanna Dance With Somebody” by Whitney Houston, “Emotions” by Maria Carey, and “Dream Lover.”

Leona Lewis is seen here outside the Late Show with David Letterman where she dropped in to promote her CD “Spirit” in New York City yesterday.

She remains at number one in the singles chart for a second week in the UK with her cover of Snow Patrol’s “Run.”

Leona will be performing with other female acts to to celebrate New Year’’s Eve in the main square in the UK. Last week, she was given the honor of being named America’s Top New Artist 2008 by Billboard magazine.

Coldplay’s Viva la Vida was named best selling album of 2008. Since it dropped this past June it has sold more than 2 million copies, over five-hundred thousand copies digitally, and was the most downloaded album on iTunes this year.

Jack Johnson’s Sleep Through the Static is the number 2 best selling album with the soundtrack to Juno being number 3.

The best-selling single was Leona Lewis’s Bleeding Love. She sold 3.2 million copies of her song digitally.

Rihanna was one of the females who made the top ten hit single list with Don’t Stop the Music and Katy Perry’s I Kissed A Girl was the other female with a top ten hit single each.

Congrats to all.

Here’s a clip Britney performs her hit song “Womanzier” during the 2008 Bambi Awards today in Offenburg, Germany. She looked a wee bit nervous as she pranced around the stage, but that’s to be expected, it’s a comeback performance.

She was in fine form writhing around on a metallic spherical cage. She also won the award for Best International Pop Star. She was presented her award by KARL LAGERFELD. Imagine that.

Her sixth studio album, Circus drops next week.

Christina wearing a gorgeous Ellie Saab gown strikes a pose on the red carpet for the 2008 American Music Awards at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday.

She will be the opening act and will do a 7 minutes medley of her greatest hits, says reports.

The medley will include the following songs:

1.”Genie in a Bottle”
2. “Fighter”
3. “Beautiful”
4. “Keeps Getting Better”
5. “Dirrty”

This will be her second performance since the birth of her son.

Jimmy Kimmel will be hosting the ceremony for the fifth time and some of the performers on the schedule for the evening include:

Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Kanye West, the Jonas Brothers, Mariah Carey, Miley Cyrus, New Kids on the Block, Coldplay, Leona Lewis, Alicia Keys, Sarah McLachlan, Taylor Swift, Pink, Ne-Yo and Annie Lennox.

Miley is wearing a Roberto Cavalli halter gown at the 2008 CMA Awards last night in Nashville, Tenn.

Is it a coincidence that her special friend Justin Gaston just did an ad campaign with Just Cavalli? It’s been reportd that he was only paid $500 for the modeling job he did with Kate Moss.

Miley also took Justin to the BMI Awards this past Tuesday night and performed on Good Morning America this morning.

She will also be doing a guest appearance on Live with Regis & Kelly Friday morning to talk about her new movie, Bolt!

Here is a picture of the dress from the back.

“What’s Love Got To Do With It?”

During the Grammy’s, Beyonce introduced Tina Turner as “The Queen.” When Aretha Franklin heard that she got upset, so upset that she released a statement announcing and reminding everyone that she has always been known as the “Queen of Soul.”

Tina took her time responding to that insult … as any QUEEN would do because “She’s Simply The Best” and this is how she cleared up the misunderstanding to USA Today:

“Aretha has always been like that. We’ve always accepted that from her. She’s the queen of soul, and I’m the queen of rock ‘n’ roll. There were so many kings and queens there that night. Her ego must be so big to think she was the only one. That’s how queens are!”

The wig fight is on! Here is Aretha’s response to Tina:

“I have always appreciated what Tina Turner has to offer and had quietly cheered her on after Ike and her subsequent success. However, with respect to her statement concerning my ego clearly she was talking about herself as she described herself as the ‘Queen of Rock’ and saying ‘that’s what Queens do’ — particularly since she does not have a clue as to who I am in view of the fact that we have never met.

I never figured her to resort to tacky press just to sell a few tickets. I understand and I know that the concert market is down where ticket sales are concerned. I really had put her in a different class — higher than that.

Finally, no one has been more gracious or complimentary to their peers than I have and I am confident and secure enough to do so, unlike some others. I wish Ms. Turner all the best, as I always have. Perhaps one day we will meet.”

I don’t think Aretha read the interview and the entire context of Tina’s response. She was laughing and referring to egos in general. She didn’t exclude herself! What’s really ironic about this is that some writer for the Grammys is most likely the one responsible for giving Beyonce those lines!

Britney’s “comeback” as the opening act of the MTV Awards did not disappoint even though she did not perform. She walked on stage looking fabulous in a sequined one-shoulder mini dress looking a wee bit nervous. She was warmly greeted with a standing ovation.

She also won all three of the awards she was nominated for: Best Female Music Video, Best Pop Video and Video of the Year. Her acceptance speech gave thanks to God, her family, her beautiful boys and her fans.

Ne-Yo had this to say about her:

“I love that girl; after last year I just want her to win. I’m a Britney fan — I’ve been a Britney fan since the beginning,” he told Pop Tarts before the show. “I’ve seen pictures and she looks amazing right now. She’s in shape now, she’s got the six-pack going. I’m so pleased we won’t have to worry about that belly jiggling around this year.”

“If she does well great, if not, it shouldn’t matter,” VMA-winner Chris Brown said. “I can’t wait to see everybody perform. It’s going to be incredible.”

I had to post this picture of her posing with her chewing gum showing in her mouth!

Britney has just confirmed that she will open the 2008 Video Music Awards which are taking place at Paramount Studios in Hollywood:

“MTV has long played an important role in my career,” Britney says in a statement. “How can I not be there to kick off their 25th VMA’s? I’m excited to open the entire show, to say hi to my fans and to be nominated.”

She hasn’t yet won but maybe this year will be her year as she is nominated for three: Best Female Video, Best Pop Video, and Video of the Year for “Piece of Me.”

No performance is scheduled but she has a surprise in the works. Van Toffler president of MTV Networks Music/LOGO/Films Group said:

“Britney has done everything from perform with a snake, lock lips with Madonna and prove that what happens in Vegas doesn’t always stay in Vegas. I can’t wait to see what she does to kick off this year’s show.”

So it’s official. Should be an interesting show. She’s looking great, feeling better, been behaving herself lately, hopefully this gives her a boost.

Check these out… I am not sure if i like this Russel Brand character it is almost as if he thinks he is Austin Powers. The whole time I was waiting for him to jump up and say SHAG ME! Britney looks amazing! I am glad she is back on track!