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Michael Jackson Wins Four American Music Awards

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Awards, Country, Pop, R&B / Soul

Jermaine Jackson at the American Music Awards

The late was honored with four American Music Awards (AMAs) last night. In addition to wins for Favorite Soul/ R&B Artist and Favorite Pop/Rock Male Vocalist, the singer won Favorite Pop/Rock Album and Favorite Soul/R&B Album for his Number Ones compilation.

, who accepted the prizes on his brother’s behalf, paid tribute to Michael while praising his life philosophy.

Wearing a single white glove in tribute to Michael, Jermaine said: “It’s not just about the winnings, the awards. It’s mainly the message. The message Michael had will live on forever. He saw good in everyone. Start with love and let’s love each other.”

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VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez Takes a Fall Without Her Louboutins

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Awards, Gossip, Performances, Upcoming Releases, Videos, Pop


She may have mastered walking in high heels, but even can stumble while wearing rubber soles.

During tonight’s broadcast, the singer/actress/dancer hit the stage for a performance of “Loubitins “Louboutins,” a horribly repetitive song from her upcoming album Love?.

In the number choreographed by So You Think You Can Dance‘s Tabitha and Napoleon D’umo, Jennifer taps into moves from her Fly Girl days while pretending to sing live at the same time. Although it’s been a while since we’ve seen Lopez during an awards ceremony, she clearly hasn’t forgotten how to get back up after a fall.

Cue the video to 2:40 mark to see her hit the floor.

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Janet Jackson to Open the American Music Awards

Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Artist News, Awards, Performances, Pop

Janet Jackson is set to open the upcoming American Music Awards (AMAs).

The “All For You” hitmaker will sing a medley to start the November 22 ceremony, which sees her late brother nominated in five categories.

“We’re thrilled about having Janet Jackson open this year’s show,” American Music Awards producer Larry Klein said. “She is an incredibly dynamic performer and I think the audience will be excited to see what she has in store.”

This will be the fourth AMAs performance for the Janet, who has won nine of the awards in previous years, and follows her moving tribute to her brother at the in September. On November 18, Jackson will also be featured in a primetime interview with ABC’s Robin Roberts.

Other stars to perform at this year’s AMAs at Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre include , Eminem, Jay-Z, Shakira, Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Green Day, Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.


Taylor Swift is Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Artist News, Awards, Country


“I’ll never forget this moment because in this moment everything that I have ever wanted has just happened to me.”

Should start packing her bags and call it a career? One week after wowing critics with her humor on Saturday Night Live, the 19-year-old reached a professional high when she perfected a clean sweep at last night’s CMA Awards.

After collecting wins for Female Vocalist of the Year, Music Video of the Year (“Love Story”) and Album of the Year, she ended the evening with the event’s biggest award: Entertainer of the Year. Swift is now the youngest person to ever win that prize and the first solo woman since Shania Twain in 1999 to do so.

You can see a full list of winners after the jump.

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Performers Announced for the 42nd Annual CMA Awards

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Awards, Performances, Country

Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood

As expected, next month’s will once again be a star-studded affair. Just last week, it was announced that performers from the world of rock and reggae would also join the 42nd annual event.

Here are the names that have been announced so far for Country Music’s Biggest Night:

  • Trace Adkins
  • Brooks & Dunn
  • Kenny Chesney and The Wailers
  • The Eagles
  • Alan Jackson

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Nominees Announced for the 2008 AMAs

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Awards

Alicia KeysThe past few weeks have been quite eventful for Alicia Keys. Last month, the singer debuted “Another Way to Die,” her joint production with Jack White. (The song became the first Bond title track to be performed by a duet.) Now Keys - who can be seen in the adaptation of The Secret Life of Bees -  is sitting atop the AMA nominations leader board.

When the 2008 air next month, Alicia will up for a total of five awards including Favorite Female Artist (in both the Pop/Rock and Soul/R&B categories) and Favorite Album. Nominees joining her in the Artist of the Year category include Coldplay (4 noms), the Eagles (4 noms), Lil Wayne (3 noms) and Chris Brown (3 noms).

Performers already announced for the music special include the Jonas Brothers, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, Ne-Yo, Pink, the Pussycat Dolls and the New Kids on the Block. Late night host will preside over the event.

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