Awards

Can Swift Make History at the CMAs?

Tuscaloosanews.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

Is Taylor Swift set to become the first female Entertainer of the Year? CMT's Katie Cook previews the top prize at the Country Music Awards. (Nov. 9)

Pioneers over Fifty- Part Seven - Jarvis Cocker

sOmEThiNg foR thE wEEkenD, SIR? (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009

If, as I BELIEVE, Damon Albarn should be knighted then so should this chap. Jarvis Cocker. Not a name I suspect that is well known outside of England but nonetheless a huge talent. Besides, anyone who can run on stage during a Michael Jackson performance at a Brit Awards ceremony to protest at the ludicrous posturing of said Mister Jackson, with all his obvious talens, deserves a slap on the back....

Stone: 'Brits criticism hurt my feelings'

Digital Spy (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

Joss Stone admits that she was hurt my criticism following her infamous appearance at the 2007 Brit Awards.

Robbie Williams pulls out of awards performance

elyssafcul8 | 11/06/2009

LONDON (Billboard) –Robbie Williams has pulled out of a scheduled appearance at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards. According to a statement issued Friday by the U.K. singer's spokesperson, the cancellation was "due to a scheduling conflict." The statement went onto say that "all other promotional commitments carry on as planned." Wiliams was expected to perform alongside Jay-Z,

Annual Country Music Awards Poll Shows Fan's Prediction Of Taylor Swift As The Big Winner

iCelebZ.com (Free subscription) | 11/04/2009

Taylor Swift has been nominated for three CMA Awards this year and the fourth annual fan poll has shown that the teenage superstar is the favorite to win one, if not all, of her categories. If Taylor Swift was to win Top Entertainer, it would make her the youngest artist to join the elite group of only six other women. "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards" has nominated the 19-year-old country singer...

Robbie Williams pulls out of MTV Awards

Music Fascination (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

Robbie Williams will not be at The MTV European Music Awards. He has pulled out due to "scheduling conflicts". The awards will take place in Berlin on November 05, 2009. He was scheduled to perform and is nominated for an award. Hopefully he will not back out of the Brit Awards too.

• Robbie Williams - Williams Pulls Out Of Mtv Awards Show - Contactmusic Ltd

Liverpool Echo Music News: MUSE: From Starlight to bright lights

Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

IT’S been a decade since Muse first burst onto the music scene, proudly picking up the prog rock mantle where ELO left off.With bright, space age sounds and orchestral rock configurations, they bagged a clutch of gongs – five MTV Europe Music Awards, five Q Awards, six NME Awards, two BRIT awards and four Kerrang! Awards. They’ve played all over the world, headlined more festivals...

ECHO Entertainment News: MUSE: From Starlight to bright lights

Liverpool Echo.co.uk (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

IT’S been a decade since Muse first burst onto the music scene, proudly picking up the prog rock mantle where ELO left off.With bright, space age sounds and orchestral rock configurations, they bagged a clutch of gongs – five MTV Europe Music Awards, five Q Awards, six NME Awards, two BRIT awards and four Kerrang! Awards. They’ve played all over the world, headlined more festivals...

Reeves: 'Osbourne was a terrible cow'

Digital Spy (Free subscription) | 10/29/2009

Vic Reeves slams Sharon Osbourne's behaviour at the 2008 Brit Awards.

Robbie Williams spectacular return at the Brit Awards

Entertainment and Showbiz! (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009

This seems to be another brilliant year for singer Robbie Williams. The buzz is that, The UK’s recorded music association, The BPI, revealed the recipient of the prestigious Outstanding Contribution to Music Award. Any guesses? Yes it’s none other than singer Robbie Williams as he will receive top honour at the 30th Brit Awards in London [...]

The Q Award for Best Second Song

Hagley Road To Ladywood (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009

The remarkable generosity of Britain's music magazine. Like the Brit Awards, in the last few years the Q Awards have been multiplying exponentially. Look at the nice compact list they had when they first began in 1990. From Best Album to Merit Award, they were eight in total. Take a look at the last few years, however, and the same awards have reproduced like fast-sprawling weeds, triffid-style, turning...

Rock's Hall of Fame marks 25 years with golden lineup

San Diego Union (Free subscription) | 10/28/2009

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is generally one of the year's swankiest, most exclusive affairs — marked by once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, stunning arguments and $1,500-a-plate dinners at the Waldorf-Astoria.

Rock Hall celebrates 25 years with Madison Square Garden shows (PopWire)

PopMatters Music (Free subscription) | 10/27/2009

Newsday (MCT) -- NEW YORK — The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony is generally one of the year's swankiest, most exclusive affairs — marked by once-in-a-lifetime collaborations, stunning arguments and $1,500-a-plate dinners at the Waldorf-Astoria. Sure, you could watch much of it unfold on VH1 or Fuse, but there is something about having that much rock royalty in one place that...

Robbie Williams Performs In Berlin As It’s Announced He’ll Be Given A Top Brit Award

Mr Paparazzi's Blog (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009

[Images: Mr Paparazzi / Big Pictures Words: Laura Perks] After his critically acclaimed comeback performance at the Electric Proms in London a few days ago, Robbie Williams was wowing audiences once again earlier today – this time in Berlin. We caught up with the singer as her held a free promo-concert in the German capital in front of the Max Schmeling Halle. Meanwhile news was announced today...

Mediocrity Is Celebrated, Robbie Williams Is An Honored Brit!

PerezHilton.com (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009

We're not exactly sure what he's done to deserve this, nor do we think that he should be placed in the same company as Sir Paul McCartney. What did those Brits put in their tea this morning?! Sources say that Robbie Williams will be honored this coming year at the Brit Awards. He will be receiving the [...]

Robbie Williams pulls out of awards performance

elyssafcul8 | 11/06/2009

LONDON (Billboard) –Robbie Williams has pulled out of a scheduled appearance at the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards. According to a statement issued Friday by the U.K. singer's spokesperson, the cancellation was "due to a scheduling conflict." The statement went onto say that "all other promotional commitments carry on as planned." Wiliams was expected to perform alongside Jay-Z, Green Day, Tokio Hotel,...

Pictures of CMT Music Awards red carpet 2009

sonupt5@gmail.com | 06/18/2009

Pictures of CMT Music Awards red carpet 2009 Taylor Swift hit the red carpet at the 2009 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee. The teen beauty is performing during the ceremony along with Def Leppard, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum, and 5-time nominees Sugarland. Gallery Info: Taylor Swift at the 2009 CMT Music Awards. Read More From Orginal Site

• Taylor Swift - 2009 CMT Music Awards - A Socialite's Life

Taylor Swift and T-Pain Could Duet Partners

sonupt5@gmail.com | 06/17/2009

Taylor Swift and T-Pain Could Duet Partners Rapper T-Pain will reportedly collaborate with country music songstress Taylor Swift during Tuesday's 2009 CMT Music Awards.CMT has released promo photos of the pair together, but fans don't know if they'll be singing or simply doing a comedy sketch. Read More From Orginal Site