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Adele Dominates Grammy Awards With Six Wins

Chris Greenhough — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:54:17 +0000

Adele has scooped six Grammy Awards at this year’s ceremony (the last time we checked in, her total was on four), winning every category in which she was nominated.

The 23-year-old soul singer clinched three of the most prestigious gongs, winning best album, record and song of the year (don’t ask me what the difference is between album and record, I’ve long given up trying to understand these award things). She also won best pop solo performance, pop vocal and short video. I hope she booked an extra bag when she flies back to the UK.

Adele had a remarkable 2011 by anybody’s standards. Her album, 21, has sold over 6.3 million copies in the U.S. alone, and spent a highly fitting 21 weeks at No 1 on the Billboard album chart.

Indeed, it seemed to be the album prize that gave the songstress most pleasure. In an emotional speech, she talked about the influences behind 21:

“This record is inspired by something that is really normal and everyone’s been through it, just a rubbish relationship, and it’s gone on to do things I can’t tell you how I feel about it, it’s been the most life-changing year.”

Adele performed her song ‘Rolling In the Deep’ at the awards, a track which won song of the year.

Foo Fighters were a close second behind the British singer with five Grammy wins, including the gong for best rock performance for Walk. Dave Grohl, officially the most affable chap in rock music, gushed:

“This is a great honour because this record was a special record for our band. Rather than go to the best studio … we made this one in my garage with some microphones and a tape machine. It shows that the human element of making music is what’s most important.”

Aside from that, there was naturally an awful lot of tributes to Whitney Houston, who passed away on Sunday. Jennifer Hudson belted out ‘I Will Always Love You,’ while Grammy host LL Cool J offered a prayer for Houston’s family, saying, “Although she is gone too soon, we remain truly blessed by her musical spirit.”

What do you make of Adele’s epic sweep of six Grammys?

See The Full List Of 2012 Grammy Winners

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Did Katy Perry Take A Jab At Russell Brand During Her Grammy Performance? We Think She Took Several

James Johnson — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:56:21 +0000

Katy Perry performed at the Grammy’s on Sunday night fresh off her divorce from funnyman Russell Brand and it turns out that she may have taken a jab at her now ex-husband when debuting her new song Part of Me.

Perry, 27, signed her divorce papers last week and during her Grammy’s song performance she sang

“Now look at me, I’m sparking/A firework, a dancing flame/You won’t ever put me out again.” She then sang “You can keep everything.”

In another part of the song she sang:

“You’re not gonna break my soul,” and “Your love was cheap, was always tearing at the seam. I feel deep and you let me down. But that was then and this is now.”

For the kicker she added:

“You can keep the diamond ring. It don’t mean nothing anyway. In fact you can keep everything. Yeah, yeah, except for me.”

While she first launched into her hit E.T. it didn’t take long for Perry to done a silver and gold body suit to sing the new song.

The new track will appear on the extended version of Teenage Dream which will be released on March 13.

In case you missed the big music awards show here’s the Katy Perry performance:

Leave it to Perry to turn such bitter moment into a catchy pop song.

I would be curious to know if he had ever heard the song before Perry’s 2012 Grammy Awards performance.

Do you think Katy Perry was attempting to engage in a bit of Russell Brand bashing?

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Jennifer Hudson Covers ‘I Will Always Love You’ During 2012 Grammy Awards Show

James Johnson — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 04:37:49 +0000

Jennifer Hudson had her work cut out for her on Sunday night when less then 24 hours after the death of singer Whitney Houston she was tasked with performing the singers biggest and most recognizable hit I Will Always Love You.

During the 54th Annual Grammy Awards show it was an emotional time for musicians who happened to be friends with Houston including LL Cool J who offered up a prayer for the deceased singer.

Hudson took to the stage for her pitch perfect performance following a touching in-memoriam tribute montage that ended with a photograph of Houston which led Hudson to begin singing.

Originally recorded by Dolly Parton the song was featured by Houston on the soundtrack for The Bodyguard and won the Album of the Year in 1994.

After her performance the crowd broke into applause as Hudson fought back tears.

It was a short homage to Whitney Houston but it struck the right chords in a very straight forward but underrated way.

Rumors are currently pointing to death by drowning with an insider revealing that Houston had water in her lungs which was discovered when her autopsy was performed on Sunday afternoon. Full labs won’t be available for 4-6 weeks at which point we will know if she died from a drug or alcohol overdose.

What did you think of Jennifer Hudson’s I Will Always Love You performance?

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Adele Wins 2012 Grammy For Song Of The Year

James Johnson — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:31:41 +0000

Adele was Rolling in the Deep frenzy of Grammy Award glory on Sunday night when she won the song of the year award, her fourth Grammy on the night.

Rolling in the Deep was a number one hit for Adele and helped her turn in the album’s top-selling album of 2011.

The Grammy award winning song was written by Adele and Paul Epworth and he also managed to pick up the award for best producer of the year in the non-classical category.

Adele has had an amazing year with her album 21 selling more than 6.3 million copies in he U.S. while spending 19 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard album chart. The album includes the immediately recognizable songs ”Rolling in the Deep,” “Somebody Like You” and “Set Fire to the Rain.”

Taking to the stage during the pre-recorded portion of the show Adele took some time to thanks her doctors who performed surgery on her failing vocal chords which were damaged from singing and cigarettes.

Do you think Adele deserves the 4 Grammy’s she won on the night or is she overrated?

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Taylor Swift Wins Two Grammy Awards, Gets Revenge On “Mean” Guy

James Johnson — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:07:29 +0000

Taylor Swift is still on a role, taking home two Grammy’s on Sunday for best country song and best country solo performance on the heals of her hit song Mean.Accepting her top prizes the singer said:

“There’s really no feeling quite like writing a song about someone who’s completely mean to you and completely hates you, and then winning a Grammy for it.”

Swift was also nominated for best country album for her hit album Speak Now.

Joking with those in attendance Swift went so far as to thank all her fans who clapped for her victory, a move the Washington Post seems to think was a subtle a reference to her MTV VMA’s debacle when Kanye West during the 2009 MTV Awards show. During that acceptance speech Kanye West took the mic from her and said ”Yo Taylor, I’m really happy for you, I’ll let you finish, but Beyoncé has one of the best videos of all time. One of the best videos of all time!”

Taylor’s awards were picked up as part of the show’s pre-television section of the awards event.

Taylor Swift wasn’t the only female taking home two big awards early on in the night Adele won Best Short Form Music Video for ‘Rolling in the Deep’ and Best Pop Vocal Album for her breakthrough album 21.

Do you think Taylor Swift deserved her Grammy victories on the strength of Mean and the entire Speak Now album?

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Watch the 2012 Grammy Awards Live [Video]

Dan Evon — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:17:20 +0000

Tonight, music royalty from around the world will gather for the 2012 Grammy Awards. Adele, Tony Bennett, Coldplay, and several other musicians are scheduled to perform tonight. Jennifer Hudson will also be paying a special tribute to the late Whitney Houston.

The party kicks off at 8/7 P.M. CST but you can watch the red carpet live on the Inquisitr at 5. CBS and Grammy.com will also be broadcasting the 2012 Grammy Awards live on the internet.

The Grammy Awards website reads:

“For the third consecutive year, music fans worldwide have had unprecedented access to VIP and backstage events leading up to the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards…”

The live stream of the Grammy Awards will feature a pre-Telecast from 1–3:30 p.m, behind-the-scenes footage and a “multiscreen” experience to compliment the CBS telecast, red-carpet coverage, backstage interviews, press room question-and-answer sessions, and a first-class ticket to the music’s biggest after-party.

You can watch the Grammy Awards live on the internet at Grammy.com.

Are you going to watch the Grammy Awards tonight? If you do, you’ll see plenty of great music. Here’s a list of performers.

Adele (This is her first post-surgery performance.)
Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson
The Beach Boys (This will be their first performance together in two decades.) They’ll play with Foster The People and Maroon 5
Tony Bennett and Carrie Underwood
Chris Brown
Glen Campbell with the Band Perry and Blake Shelton
The Civil Wars
Coldplay and Rihanna
Dance/electronica segment featuring Chris Brown, Deadmau5, Foo Fighters, David Guetta, and Lil Wayne
Foo Fighters
Jennifer Hudson (A special tribute to Whitney Houston.)
Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt
Diana Krall
Bruno Mars
Paul McCartney
Nicki Minaj
Maceo Parker
Katy Perry
Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band
Taylor Swift
Joe Walsh

Are you excited for the Grammy Awards? You can watch the Grammy Red Carpet Live below starting at 5 pm EST.

Streaming live video by Ustream

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Chris Brown To Perform At 2012 Grammy Awards Three Years After Rihanna Incident

James Johnson — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 03:02:35 +0000

Three years ago Chris Brown attacked then-girlfriend Rihanna on their way to a pre-Grammy party, that assault led to five years of probation after being charged with a felony attack. Now three years later Chris Brown is returning to the show that almost ended his career.

Brown was unofficially announced as the Grammy’s newest performer on Monday night by an unidentified source.

Since watching his career nearly hit rock bottom Chris Brown has bounced back with the multi-hit album ”F.A.M.E. (Forgiving All My Enemies)” which has received three Grammy nodes including best R&B album. Brown also has nominations in ”Look at Me Now” which which is also nominated for best rap song and best rap performance.

Also performing on Grammy night is Rihanna who has been nominated for four Grammy’s including album of the year for her platinum selling album “Loud.”

Chris Brown has not attended the Grammy awards ceremony since his attack against Rihanna in 2009, even after he was nominated for three awards in 2011.

In February 2011 a judge eased the restraining order against Chris Brown and Rihanna’s lawyer said she didn’t object to the stay-away provisions being halted. The stay-away restriction was lessened from 150 feet to just 30 feet.

CBS will air the Grammy Awards live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

I wonder if there will be any awkward moments shared between the former power couple at the show.

Will you be tuning in to see what Chris Brown can bring to the table after a three year Grammy departure?

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Tom Jones on Idol, Mick Jagger at Grammys Remind Us That America Likes Old Crusty Brits

Kim LaCapria — Thu, 26 May 2011 14:29:21 +0000

Okay, technically Tom Jones is Welsh, but still- no one is flinging their panties at Donald Trump.

Jones took the stage on American Idol last night to cheers and screams, proving once again that you can be 9,000 years old, but as long as you are British and male, you pretty much have it in the bag. Jones performed his ubiquitous hit “It’s Not Unusual,” looking tanned and sounding- well, pretty much just like Tom Jones.

SFGate.com compares the performance to that of Mick Jagger at the Grammy Awards, citing technology as a factor in exposing the performers to listeners of all ages:

With his American Idol presentation, Sir Tom effectively pushed together Americans who were 13, 33, 53, and 73 years old. Only a few performers can do that; Tom Jones and Mick Jagger are part of that club… We’re in a wonderful place where digital media has fused our culture in a way not possible 20 years ago. Jagger, The Rolling Stones front man, was rocking at the time of Tom Jones, and when he gave his rendition of “Everybody Needs Somebody,” the reaction to 67-year-old Mick Jagger throwin’ down at The 2011 Grammy’s was equal to that of Tom Jones. And, like Jones, young people who use Twitter to get their information, were sharing tweets about a person some in the media considered as getting too old to do his craft.

Did you tune in to see Tom Jones shake it on Idol last night? Did the crooner’s skills leave you breathless and or entertain you? And is a post like this about older, sexy Brits incomplete without a mention of Alan Rickman?

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Lil Wayne, Coldplay Lead 2009 Grammy Nominees List

Duncan Riley — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:31:59 +0000

Nominations for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards were announced tonight with Lil Wayne and Coldplay leading the field.

Lil Wayne topped the list with eight nominations, Coldplay garners seven, and Jay-Z, Ne-Yo and Kanye West each earn six nods. Alison Krauss, John Mayer, Robert Plant, Radiohead and Jazmine Sullivan receive five each, and Adele, Danger Mouse, Eagles, Lupe Fiasco, George Strait, and T.I. each have four nominations.

Here’s part of the nominations list:

GENERAL FIELD
Nominees for Album Of The Year are: Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends — Coldplay Tha Carter III — Lil Wayne Year Of The Gentleman — Ne-Yo Raising Sand — Robert Plant & Alison Krauss In Rainbows — Radiohead
Nominees for Record Of The Year are: “Chasing Pavements” — Adele “Viva La Vida” — Coldplay “Bleeding Love” — Leona Lewis “Paper Planes” — M.I.A “Please Read The Letter” — Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
Best New Artist nominees are: Adele Duffy Jonas Brothers Lady Antebellum Jazmine Sullivan
Song Of The Year nominees include: “American Boy” — William Adams, Keith Harris, Josh Lopez, Caleb Speir, John Stephens, Estelle Swaray & Kanye West, songwriters (Estelle Featuring Kanye West) “Chasing Pavements” — Adele Adkins & Eg White, songwriters (Adele) “I’m Yours” — Jason Mraz, songwriter (Jason Mraz) “Love Song” — Sara Bareilles, songwriter (Sara Bareilles) “Viva La Vida” — Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, & Chris Martin, songwriters (Coldplay)
POP FIELD
Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals nominees are: “Viva La Vida” — Coldplay “Waiting In The Weeds” — Eagles “Going On” — Gnarls Barkley “Won’t Go Home Without You” — Maroon 5 “Apologize” — OneRepublic
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals nods go to: “Lesson Learned” — Alicia Keys & John Mayer “4 Minutes” — Madonna, Justin Timberlake & Timbaland “Rich Woman” — Robert Plant & Alison Krauss “If I Never See Your Face Again” — Rihanna & Maroon 5 “No Air” — Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown
Nominations for Best Pop Vocal Album go to: Detours — Sheryl Crow Rockferry — Duffy Long Road Out Of Eden — Eagles Spirit — Leona Lewis Covers — James Taylor
DANCE FIELD
For Best Dance Recording, the nominees are: “Harder Better Faster Stronger” — Daft Punk “Ready For The Floor” — Hot Chip “Just Dance” — Lady Gaga & Colby O’Donis “Give It 2 Me” –Madonna “Disturbia” — Rihanna “Black & Gold” — Sam Sparro
TRADITIONAL POP FIELD
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album nominees are: Still Unforgettable — Natalie Cole The Sinatra Project — Michael Feinstein Noel — Josh Groban In The Swing Of Christmas — Barry Manilow Rufus Does Judy At Carnegie Hall — Rufus Wainwright
ROCK FIELD
Nominations for Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals go to: “Rock ‘N Roll Train” — AC/DC “Violet Hill” — Coldplay “Long Road Out Of Eden” — Eagles “Sex On Fire” — Kings Of Leon “House Of Cards” — Radiohead
Nods for Best Rock Song go to: “Girls In Their Summer Clothes” — Bruce Springsteen, songwriter (Bruce Springsteen) “House Of Cards” — Colin Greenwood, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O’Brien, Philip Selway & Thom Yorke, songwriters (Radiohead) “I Will Possess Your Heart ” — Benjamin Gibbard, Nicholas Harmer, Jason McGerr & Christopher Walla, songwriters (Death Cab For Cutie) “Sex On Fire” — Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill & Nathan Followill, songwriters (Kings Of Leon) “Violet Hill” — Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, & Chris Martin, songwriters (Coldplay)
Best Rock Album nominees are: Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends — Coldplay Rock N Roll Jesus — Kid Rock Only By The Night — Kings Of Leon Death Magnetic — Metallica Consolers Of The Lonely — The Raconteurs
R&B FIELD
Nominees for Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals are: “Ribbon In The Sky” — Boyz II Men “Words” — Anthony David Featuring Indie.Arie “Stay With Me (By The Sea)” — Al Green Featuring John Legend “I’m His Only Woman” — Jennifer Hudson Featuring Fantasia “Never Give You Up” — Raphael Saadiq Featuring Stevie Wonder & CJ Hilton
Best Urban/Alternative Performance nods go to: “Say Goodbye To Love” — Kenna “Wanna Be” — Maiysha “Be OK” — Chrisette Michele Featuring will.i.am “Many Moons” — Janelle Monae “Lovin You (Music)” — Wayna Featuring Kokayi
For Best R&B Album, the nominees are: Love & Life — Eric Benet Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA — Boyz II Men Lay It Down — Al Green Jennifer Hudson — Jennifer Hudson The Way I See It — Raphael Saadiq
RAP FIELD
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration nods go to: “American Boy” — Estelle Featuring Kanye West “Low” — Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain “Green Light” — John Legend & Andre 3000 “Got Money” — Lil Wayne Featuring T-Pain “Superstar” — Lupe Fiasco Featuring Matthew Santos
Nominees for Best Rap Song are: “Lollipop” — D. Carter, S. Garrett, D.Harrison, J. Scheffer & R. Zamor, songwriters (Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major) “Low” — T. Dillard, M. Humphrey & T-Pain, songwriters (Flo Rida Featuring T-Pain) “Sexual Eruption” — Calvin Broadus, S. Lovejoy & D. Stewart, songwriters (Snoop Dogg) “Superstar” — Lupe Fiasco & Soundtrakk, songwriter (Lupe Fiasco Featuring Matthew Santos) “Swagga Like Us” — D. Carter, S. Carter, Clifford Harris, & Kanye West, songwriters (M. Arulpragasam, N. Headon, M. Jones, J. Mellor, T. Pentz, P. Simonon, songwriters)(Jay-Z & T.I. Featuring Kanye West & Lil Wayne)
For Best Rap Album, the nominees are: American Gangster — Jay-Z Tha Carter III — Lil Wayne The Cool — Lupe Fiasco Nas — Nas Paper Trail — T.I.

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