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2009 BRIT Awards Nominations list
Posted in Photos on the February 6, 2009
2009 BRIT Awards Nominations have been revealed. Coldplay and Duffy are among those nominated in multiple categories,
2009 BRIT Awards Nominations list:
British Male Solo Artist:
* Ian Brown
* James Morrison
* Paul Weller
* The Streets
* Will Young
British Female Solo Artist:
* Adele
* Beth Rowley
* Duffy
* Estelle
* M.I.A.
British Breakthrough Act:
* Adele
* Duffy
* The Last Shadow Puppets
* Scouting for Girls
* The Ting Tings
British Group:
* Coldplay
* Elbow
* Girls Aloud
* Radiohead
* Take That
British Live Act:
* Coldplay
* Elbow
* Iron Maiden
* Scouting for Girls
* The Verve
British Single:
* Adele’s “Chasing Pavement”
* Alexandra Burke’s “Hallelujah”
* Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida”
* Dizzee Rascal’s “Dance Wiv Me” featuring Harris and Chrome
* Duffy’s “Mercy”
* Estelle’s “American Boy” featuring Kanye West
* Girls Aloud’s “The Promise”
* Leona Lewis’ “Better in Time”
* Scouting for Girls’ “Heartbeat”
* 2008 “The X Factor” Finalists’ “Hero”
MasterCard British Album:
* Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida”
* Duffy’s “Rockferry”
* Elbow’s “The Seldom Seen Kid”
* Radiohead’s “In Rainbows”
* The Ting Tings’ “We Started Nothing”
International Album:
* AC/DC’s “Black Ice”
* Fleet Foxes’ “Fleet Foxes”
* The Killers’ “Day & Age”
* Kings of Leon’s “Only by the Night”
* MGMT’s “Oracular Spectacular”
International Male Solo Artist:
* Beck
* Neil Diamond
* Jay-Z
* Kanye West
* Seasick Steve
International Female Solo Artist:
* Beyonce Knowles
* Gabriella Cilmi
* Katy Perry
* Pink
* Santogold
International Group:
* AC/DC
* Fleet Foxes
* The Killers
* Kings of Leon
* MGMT
Kanye West Pens Book
Posted in Book, Kanye West on the February 6, 2009
Kanye West has pretty much done everything in the world so why not let him have a go at being an author? The musician is planning on compiling a new book documenting his successful Glow in the Dark Tour with behind-the-scenes photos, concept art, commentary and a best of CD from the tour’s set list. Charles Miers of publishing house Rizzoli New York said “Kanye West has turned his talents as pop artist to books. With a CD that includes Star Wars-like symphonics from the show as well as (an) interview with Spike Jonze, it is not only a memento of one of the most successful musical performances of the year, it is an experience all (of) its own.” Let’s hope he doesn’t write in all caps.
Usher’s Wine Bar Sinks
Posted in Usher on the February 6, 2009
Usher had high hopes for his Atlanta wine bar, The Grape, which he opened back in 2006. He was even expecting the wine bar to go global! Sadly, that’s not the case for the R&B star. The Grape has been forced to close. According to reports, its parent company, Grape Enterprise Group, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. It’s tough times for everyone. If Jay-Z’s clubs aren’t doing so good, what makes him think that a wine bar would do any better? Usher should just stick to the music. Though that’s another debatable matter altogether. Does he even have a good career to come back to?
Britney Spears Gets Kids to Tour
Posted in Britney Spears, Concert on the February 6, 2009
Britney Spears, Jamie Spears and Kevin Federline have been working on an arrangement to have the kids tour with the recovered pop princess. They’re reportedly going to pay KFed an extra $4000 a week while she’s on tour and provide a pad for him in 3 base camps that Brit will have around the US while touring. However, KFed’s lawyers weren’t happy that they weren’t part of the negotiations and were objecting the proposed arrangement. KFed’s attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan is speaking out and claims that the situation could have been handled better if the Spears camp would have spoken to KFed with his attorneys present. They’re just disappointed that they couldn’t get more money from Brit.
Jennifer Hudson is Back
Posted in Faith Hill, Jennifer Hudson, Super Bowl on the February 6, 2009
Jennifer Hudson and Faith Hill brought their A-game when they performed at the Super Bowl XLIII between the Arizona Cardinals and the Pittsburgh Steelers at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida this past Sunday. The 27-year old former American Idol contestant sang the US National Anthem while the 41-year old country singer Faith sang ‘America the Beautiful’ during the pre-game show. The event was the first public appearance and performance for Jennifer since the brutal murders of her mother, brother and nephew. And what a way to come back! I hope she’s had enough time to mourn and move on and that she can focus on work again.