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Chris Brown Arrested for Assault; Beat Girlfriend Rihanna (Today Show Video)

Wendy — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 13:05:47 +0000

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Here’s a Today show video clip of Chris Brown being arrested for assault – allegedly, he beat his girlfriend Rihanna after getting into an argument early Sunday morning. Chris Brown posted bail and was released; he was booked for criminal threat and an investigation is underway for alleged domestic violence battery.

Jonas Brothers, Stevie Wonder 2009 Grammy Awards “Burnin Up,” “Superstition” (Video)

Wendy — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:43:18 +0000

This was an interesting 2009 Grammy Awards pairing – check out this video clip of the Jonas Brothers singing with Stevie Wonder. I like Jonas Brothers much better on their own song, “Burnin Up,” versus their contribution to Stevie Wonder’s “Superstition.”

What did you think of the Jonas Brothers and Stevie Wonder performing together?

Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift “Fifteen” 2009 Grammy Awards Performance (Video)

Wendy — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:14:15 +0000

Check out this video clip of Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus performing “Fifteen” at the 2009 Grammy Awards… don’t hate, but I don’t think Miley added much to this song.

Jennifer Hudson 2009 Grammy Awards Performance “You Pulled Me Through” (Video)

Wendy — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 03:06:26 +0000

For me, one of the highlights of the 2009 Grammy awards was Jennifer Hudson’s performance of “You Pulled Me Through,” seen in this video clip. Jennifer Hudson looked fantastic and sounded incredible; a very emotional performance.

Grammy News: Rihanna, Chris Brown Cancel Appearance After Brown Assault Investigation

Wendy — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 00:45:37 +0000

Big news going on during the Grammys – both Rihanna and Chris Brown have canceled their Grammy performances following an investigation of Chris Brown’s alleged assault on a female.

According to People.com, around 12:30 a.m. today, Brown got into an argument with a woman in a vehicle in L.A. Brown stopped the car, the argument got more heated and apparently the woman suffered visible injuries. She identified Chris Brown as the attacker.

The Recording Academy announced that Rihanna will not attend/perform at the Grammys, nor will Chris Brown perform at the event as he was originally scheduled to do.

UPDATE: Well, it’ll be interesting to see how this all shakes out. TMZ reports that Chris Brown turned himself in to the LA police in connection with this alleged domestic violence assault. It was Rihanna who was in the car with Chris Brown – the couple got into an argument that resulted in injuries to Rihanna.

Lil Wayne Interview with Katie Couric, February 4 (Video)

Wendy — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:15:04 +0000

Watch the video clip of the Lil Wayne interview with Katie Couric during her Grammy Awards special.

Dancing with the Stars 2009 Cast to Be Announced During Grammys, February 8

Wendy — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:51:03 +0000

We can finally put an end to all of the Dancing with the Stars 8 contestant rumors – the official announcement will be made Sunday, February 8, during the Grammy Awards.

Here’s the rub – the Dancing with the Stars 2009 cast will be announced throughout the Grammy show, airing from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. on ABC.

If you can’t handle the long dragged out ordeal, check in with ABC.com throughout Sunday evening, where the cast list will be updated.

Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift Duet Planned for Grammy Awards

Wendy — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 15:46:45 +0000

Musical teen phenoms Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift are planning a duet at this year’s Grammy Awards. The already star-studded 2009 Grammys will feature a performance by Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus on February 8 on CBS.

Other performances include Kanye West and Estelle, Adele, Chris Brown, Sugarland a Four Tops tribute with original member Duke Fakir, Jamie Foxx and Ne-Yo. U2, Justin Timberlake, Paul McCartney, Jennifer Hudson, Jonas Brothers, Rihanna and Carrie Underwood will also perform at the Grammys.

Jennifer Hudson “If This Isn’t Love” Music Video Debuts February 9

Wendy — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 23:19:43 +0000

Here’s a first look picture of Jennifer Hudson at work on her new music video for “If This Isn’t Love.” The new Jennifer Hudson music video debuts the week of February 9.

Look for Jennifer Hudson to sing the national anthem at the Super Bowl on Sunday; she’ll also appear at at the Grammy Awards on February 8.

2009 Grammy Award Nominations; Grammy Nominees Announced

Wendy — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:17:34 +0000

The Jonas Brothers are among the nominees for the 2009 Grammy Awards. Check out the other Grammy nominations:

Best New Artist
Adele
Duffy
The Jonas Brothers
Lady Antebellum
Jazmine Sullivan

Album of the Year
Alison Krauss & Robert Plant, Raising Sand
Coldplay, Viva La Vida
Ne-Yo, Year Of The Gentleman
Lil Wayne, Tha Carter III
Radiohead, In Rainbows

Best Alternative Album
Beck, Modern Guilt
Death Cab For Cutie, Narrow Stairs
Gnarls Barkley, The Odd Couple
My Morning Jacket, Evil Urges
Radiohead, In Rainbows

Best Country Collaboration with Vocals
Kenny Chesney & George Strait, “Shiftwork”
Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, “Killing The Blues”
George Strait & Patty Loveless, “House Of Cash”
Sugarland, Jake Owen, & Little Big Town, “Life In A Northern Town”
Trisha Yearwood & Keith Urban, “Let The Wind Chase You”

Best Country Performance, Duo or Group
Brooks & Dunn, “God Must Be Busy”
Lady Antebellum, “Love Don’t Love Here”
Rascal Flatts, “Every Day”
The Steel Drivers, “Blue Side Of The Mountain”
Sugarland, “Stay”

Best Dance Recording
Daft Punk, “Harder Better Faster Stronger”
Hot Chip, “Ready For The Floor”
Lady Gaga & Colby O’Donis, “Just Dance”
Madonna, “Give It 2 Me”
Rihanna, “Disturbia”
Sam Sparro, “Black & Gold”

Best Electronic/Dance Album
Brazilian Girls, New York City
Daft Punk, Alive 2007
Cyndi Lauper, Bring Ya To The Brink
Kylie Minogue, X
Moby, Last Night
Robyn

Best Hard Rock Performance
Disturbed, “Inside The Fire”
Judas Priest, “Visions”
The Mars Volta, “Wax Simulacra”
Motley Crue, “Saints Of Los Angeles”
Rob Zombie, “Lords Of Salem”

Best Metal Performance
Dragonforce, “Heroes Of Our Time”
Judas Priest, “Nostradamus”
Metallica, “My Apocalypse”
Ministry, “Under My Thumb”
Slipknot, “Psychosocial”

Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
Alicia Keys and John Mayer, “Lessons Learned”
Madonna, Justin Timberlake, and Timbaland, “4 Minutes”
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, “Rich Woman”
Rihanna and Maroon 5, “If I Never See Your Face Again”
Jordin Sparks and Chris Brown, “No Air”

Best Pop Performance, Female
Adele, “Chasing Pavements”
Sara Bareilles, “Love Song”
Duffy, “Mercy”
Leona Lewis, “Bleeding Love”
Katy Perry, “I Kissed A Girl”
Pink, “So What”

Best Pop Performance, Male
Kid Rock, “All Summer Long”
John Mayer, “Say”
Paul McCartney, “That Was Me”
Jason Mraz, “I’m Yours”
Ne-Yo, “Closer”
James Taylor, “Wichita Lineman”

Best Pop Performance, Duo or Group with Vocals
Coldplay, “Viva La Vida”
Eagles, “Waiting In The Weeds”
Gnarls Barkle, “Going On”
Maroon 5, “Won’t Go Home Without You”
OneRepublic, “Apologize”

Best Rap Album
Jay-Z, American Gangster
Lil Wayne, Tha Carter III
Lupe Fiasco, The Cool
Nas
T.I., Paper Trail

Best Rap Performance, Duo or Group
Big Boi feat. Raekwon & Andre 3000, “Royal Flush”
(Taylor couldn’t pronounce “Raekwon” quite right. Aw.)
T.I. feat. Kanye West & Lil Wayne, “Swagger Like Us”
Lil Wayne feat. Jay-Z, “Mr Carter”
Ludacris feat. T.I., “Wish You Would”
Young Jeezy feat. Kanye West, “Put On”

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Estelle feat. Kanye West, “American Boy”
Flo Rida feat. T-Pain, “Low”
John Legend feat. Andre 3000, “Green Light”
Lil Wayne feat. T-Pain, “Got Money”
Lupe Fiasco feat. Matthew Santos, “Superstar”

Best R&B Performance, Duo or Group
Boyz II Men, “Ribbon In The Sky”
Anthony David feat. India.Arie, “Words”
Al Green feat. John Legend, “Stay With Me (By The Sea)”
Jennifer Hudson feat. Fantasia, “I’m His Only Woman” b
Raphael Saadiq feat. Stevie Wonder & CJ Hilton, “Never Give You Up”

Best Rock Album
Coldplay, Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends
Kid Rock, Rock N Roll Jesus
Kings Of Leon, Only By The Night
Metallica, Death Magnetic
Raconteurs, Consolers Of The Lonely

Best Rock Song
Bruce Springsteen, “Girls In Their Summer Clothes”
Radiohead, “House Of Cards”
Death Cab For Cutie, “I Will Possess Your Heart”
Kings Of Leon, “Sex On Fire”
Coldplay, “Violet Hill”

Best Soundtrack
American Gangster
August Rush
Juno
Mamma Mia!
Sweeney Todd—The Demon Barber Of Fleet Street

Best Song, Motion Picture, TV Show, Other Visual Media
“Down To Earth” (Wall-E)
“Ever Ever After” (Enchanted)
“Say” (The Bucket List)
“That’s How You Know” (Enchanted)
“Walk Hard” (Walk Hard—The Dewey Cox Story)

Producer of the Year
Danger Mouse
Nigel Godrich
Johnny Karkazis
Rick Rubin
will.i.am

Song of the Year
“American Boy,” William Adams, Keith Harris, Josh Lopez, Caleb Speir, John Stephens, Estelle Swaray & Kanye West, songwriters (Estelle Featuring Kanye West, artist)
“Chasing Pavements,” Adele Adkins & Eg White, songwriters (Adele, artist)
“I’m Yours,” Jason Mraz, songwriter (Jason Mraz, artist)
“Love Song,” Sara Bareilles, songwriter (Sara Bareilles, artist)
“Viva La Vida,” Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion & Chris Martin, songwriters (Coldplay, artist)

Record of the Year
Adele, “Chasing Pavements”
Coldplay, “Viva La Vida”
Leona Lewis, “Bleeding Love”
M.I.A., “Paper Planes”
Robert Plant and Alison Kraus, “Please Read The Letter”