Grammys Get the Go Ahead

UPDATE: Last week we reported that the striking writers guild would likely give its approval to allow the Grammys to take place in all of their scripted splendour. On Monday that agreement was made official and...

Beyonce Knowles to perform at Grammys

"Beyonce Knowles has officially joined the line-up with the legendary Tina Turner to perform at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles next month."

Life Imitates Art: Amy Winehouse Goes to Rehab

I have to say it: "they tried to make her go to rehab / and now she's gonna go, go, go...""British soul singer Amy Winehouse, who this week appeared in video footage allegedly showing her smoking crack cocaine,...

WGA Strike: A Grammy Opportunity

In this LA Times piece, Todd Marten suggests that an ongoing WGA strike won't likely force the cancellation of the Grammys and may, in fact, have the positive net effect of giving "more airtime to musicians". More...

Writers Guild Considers Picketing Grammys

Will another awards gala go down for the count?"After steamrolling through the Golden Globes and threatening the Oscars, the Hollywood writers strike may also deflate a third marquee award show -- the Grammys.The 50th annual Grammy Awards are scheduled to air February 10 on...

Rappers, R&B Stars Linked to Steroid Use

It's not just athletes who need a little 'performance enhancement'. Ah steroids, for when Auto-Tune just isn't enough."A number of entertainers were named in connection with an Albany-based steroid investigation,...

Crank Dat Tune: Soulja Boy Sets Download Record

Last year's breakout (and hard to break out of your head) smash "Crank Dat (Soulja Boy)" is the most legally downloaded ever, according to Interscope Records.I love artists who include their own name in their song...

Shakira appeals for school aid in storm-hit Bangladesh

"Shakira, a United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) ambassador, arrived on a three-day visit to Bangladesh on Monday and toured several coastal villages.She chatted to children who lost parents and mothers who...

The Band gets lifetime Grammy

Way to go, guys! "The Band is on a list of recipients of Lifetime Achievement Grammys announced Tuesday by the U.S.-based Recording Academy." The Band is one of my favourite groups; it's nice to know that I'm...

Madonna and Mellencamp among Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees

"British band The Dave Clark Five and The Ventures, known for their California instrumental sound, were also named to the Cleveland, Ohio hall of fame that adds five music legends to its ranks each year, DPA...

Amy Winehouse snags six, Kanye West eight, Grammy nominations

"Famous for her beehive hairdo and punk wardrobe, Winehouse also earned Song of the Year and Record of the Year nominations for her hit "rehab" in which she sings "No! No! No!" to people advising her to undergo...

2008 Grammy Nominations Announced

The 2008 Grammy Nominations have just been announced. Chicago hip-hop artist Kanye West leads the list with eight nominations, while UK soul singer Amy Winehouse received six. Timbaland also received several...

Juan Luis Guerra dominates Latin Grammy Awards

"Guerra was also chosen this year as "person of the year" by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, DPA reported. Ricky Martin won for best male pop vocal album for his critically acclaimed MTV...

R. Kelly to be tried on child pornography charges

Golden showers anyone? It appears that R&B star, and part time urology expert R. Kelly will be facing trial over his alledged peepee porn with an underage girl. To be honest. this has to put a real damper his...

Cajun music will finally get its own Grammys

"The Recording Academy, parent organization of the Grammy awards, has announced the addition of a "Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album" category, beginning with the 2007 Grammys to be presented in February 2008. "We deserve it. Both styles deserve it," zydeco musician Terrance...

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