(Image: Barack Obama: Pinknews.co.uk)
WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
A man has been arrested last month for allegedly sending Obama and staff, blood infected HIV in the post weeks before the inauguration. Yes, he sent it in the post!!!!!! What type of behaviour is that?
The man in question is Saad Hussein, an Ethiopian refugee who is in is 20s. I mean MY GOD!
Hussein told the FBI he is "very sick with HIV" and proceeded to cut his fingers with a razor, so he could bleed on the letters he to sent to the now US President, Barack Obama.
Hussein is being treated for Mental Illness and I should think so too.
That is scary!
WHAT IS IT ALL ABOUT?
Friday, 27 February 2009
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Rihanna: The Aftermath...
(Image: Rihanna: Bossip.com via NY DAILY NEWS PAPER)
It's seems that as long as there are nosey people like me about, celebs won't ever a break. Rihanna has been spotted on holiday in Mexico, Punta Mita with her close friends, post her 21st birthday.
Rihanna doesn't look too infused in this picture, but then again, she's not posing for a picture so why should she smile!
Look at Rihanna's sad eyes though...
When she goes back to work and has to do interviews, it's going to be tough for her. Hopefully, this saga doesn't lead to a Britney - type breakdown because that would be a shame.
It's seems that as long as there are nosey people like me about, celebs won't ever a break. Rihanna has been spotted on holiday in Mexico, Punta Mita with her close friends, post her 21st birthday.
Rihanna doesn't look too infused in this picture, but then again, she's not posing for a picture so why should she smile!
Look at Rihanna's sad eyes though...
When she goes back to work and has to do interviews, it's going to be tough for her. Hopefully, this saga doesn't lead to a Britney - type breakdown because that would be a shame.
Dita Von Tesse to be a singer?
(Image: Dita Von Tesse: Topnews.in)
Burlesque stunner, Dita Von Tesse will soon be gracing our ears with her musical talents - she can sing apparently.
Dita is said to be signed to Interscope records. I'm not even going to hate, so I will just say congratulations...and maybe that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. I can't singer but I beg, I need to make money too. Can we not come together and share these opportunities instead of the already famous and rich, getting it all. Geez!!! Gosh!!!
Burlesque stunner, Dita Von Tesse will soon be gracing our ears with her musical talents - she can sing apparently.
Dita is said to be signed to Interscope records. I'm not even going to hate, so I will just say congratulations...and maybe that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. I can't singer but I beg, I need to make money too. Can we not come together and share these opportunities instead of the already famous and rich, getting it all. Geez!!! Gosh!!!
Freida is not Sluming it now!
(Image: Freida Pinto on Vogue: Pereezhilton.com)
It's clear after the success of Slum Dog Millionaire, the stars will not go back to their normals lives. Take a look at Freida Pinto on the cover of Vogue India.
She's been quoted as saying that her life has changed dramatically since the release of the film, and I for one don't doubt that for a second.
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
Migrane anyone?
Got a migraine? Don't fear because this is how you deal with those menacing headaches in 2009- you shake it off with a dance, as you do everything these days.
Click above!
The moves are courtesy of Risky Roads.
"SINGLE LADIES" COMPETITION!
(Image: Beyonce: Shallownation.com)
Beyonce is not yet finished with the dance craze brought to our screens in the "SINGLE LADIES" video.
Beyonce has left this a little late but she is now opening a competition for fans of her 'Single Ladies - Put a ring on it' video, to imitate the EXACT dance moves which are in the video. People have been warned not to put their own flavours on the routine just do their best Beyonce.
If won, participants will have their video played during Beyonce's tour and will win $2500 dollars - not too shabby.
I thought I'd should shop around for some worthy participants.
YOU CAN'T TELL HIM NOTHING!
I say you let him enter, at least for equal opportunity purposes. Would he win though? lol
I think little Arinna certainly puts her bones into it, but the she is not over 18 so she can't enter - yes this competition has rules!!
Click here to read about the terms and conditions. Beyonce's camp are taking this very seriously!
Beyonce is not yet finished with the dance craze brought to our screens in the "SINGLE LADIES" video.
Beyonce has left this a little late but she is now opening a competition for fans of her 'Single Ladies - Put a ring on it' video, to imitate the EXACT dance moves which are in the video. People have been warned not to put their own flavours on the routine just do their best Beyonce.
If won, participants will have their video played during Beyonce's tour and will win $2500 dollars - not too shabby.
I thought I'd should shop around for some worthy participants.
YOU CAN'T TELL HIM NOTHING!
I say you let him enter, at least for equal opportunity purposes. Would he win though? lol
I think little Arinna certainly puts her bones into it, but the she is not over 18 so she can't enter - yes this competition has rules!!
Click here to read about the terms and conditions. Beyonce's camp are taking this very seriously!
Monday, 23 February 2009
TREE MAN: This is not for the squeamish
This poor man is suffering from a disease which makes parts of his body look like a tree.
Now, I have seen some strange things in my day, but not only have I never seen anything like this before, it's just so sad seeing what the poor bloke has to go through.
Take a peak.
Kate Winslett: Best Actress of course
Congrats Kate!!
With all the hysteria surrounding Kate and her performance in The Reader, you could have put your last pound on the fact that she was going to win the Oscar for Best Actress.
I would have preferred if Meyrl Streep or Angelina Jolie got it. Only because Kate has received alot of love over the last couple of months, and it's just time to share the love a bit.
But what the hey - congratulations anyway Kate!.
Friday, 20 February 2009
Battered: Rihanna's poor face
Thursday, 19 February 2009
Fashionista's are BIG
(Image: Beth Ditto: Felix Clay/Guardian)
(Image: Adele: Daily Mail)
There are constant debates about size zero models and their influence on young impressionable teens - especially females, but now we are SLOWLY moving into a era where the bigger girls can tell the skinny girls, "I'm hot too". Beth Ditto of the Gossips and recent Grammy Award winner, Adele, are two brilliant examples of how you do not grind to a halt if you're not stick thin.
Beth has recently graced the cover of Love magazine (shown above), totally starkers and doesn't seem to care one bit. She is becoming a style icon in her own right, and what's interesting, is the fact Beth was allowed to do so and still be the size that she is...
Adele, winner of Best Female Artist and Best Female Pop Vocal Awards at this years Grammy's was styled for the event by Anna Wintour, editor and chief of American Vogue. Even Adele has to say 'when does this happen?' That's because it doesn't happen, and these girls among others, have started to break down barriers, be it intentionally or not, things are changing.
People need to remember that if you have a little more meat on your bones, doesn't mean you're going to amount to nothing. Geez!
Keep eating people, keep eating!
Wednesday, 18 February 2009
Duffy smahed the Brit Awards!
(Image: Duffy: www.music.download.com)
Congrats to Duffy! This year is really proving to be her year after winning two Grammy's, and now the popstress is the proud winner of three awards after tonight's Brit Awards. Other big winners were King of Leon, picking two awards. My poor Cold play didn't get a thing after being nominated for four awards. Tis' a shame.
I've noticed that every year a major British act gets snubbed at the Brits, and people start to wondering why these artists don't turn up for certain events, or why in some cases, these artists start to concentrate on the American market. It's because they don't get diddly squat here!!!!
Anyway, Duffy can only go from strength to strength, after the way this year has gone - it's only February the soulful singer has got awards coming out of her ears!
I for one, am happy for her.
List of winners:
Mastercard British Album – Duffy ‘Rockferry’
British Group – Elbow
British Single – Girls Aloud ‘The Promise’
British Male Solo Artist – Paul Weller
British Female Solo Artist – Duffy
British Breakthrough Act – Duffy
British Live Act – Iron Maiden
International Album – Kings of Leon ‘Only By The Night’
International Group – Kings of Leon
International Male Solo Artist – Kanye West
International Female Solo Artist – Katy Perry
Critics’ Choice Award – Florence & The Machine
British Producer of the Year – Bernard Butler
Outstanding Contribution to Music – Pet Shop Boys
Congrats to Duffy! This year is really proving to be her year after winning two Grammy's, and now the popstress is the proud winner of three awards after tonight's Brit Awards. Other big winners were King of Leon, picking two awards. My poor Cold play didn't get a thing after being nominated for four awards. Tis' a shame.
I've noticed that every year a major British act gets snubbed at the Brits, and people start to wondering why these artists don't turn up for certain events, or why in some cases, these artists start to concentrate on the American market. It's because they don't get diddly squat here!!!!
Anyway, Duffy can only go from strength to strength, after the way this year has gone - it's only February the soulful singer has got awards coming out of her ears!
I for one, am happy for her.
List of winners:
Mastercard British Album – Duffy ‘Rockferry’
British Group – Elbow
British Single – Girls Aloud ‘The Promise’
British Male Solo Artist – Paul Weller
British Female Solo Artist – Duffy
British Breakthrough Act – Duffy
British Live Act – Iron Maiden
International Album – Kings of Leon ‘Only By The Night’
International Group – Kings of Leon
International Male Solo Artist – Kanye West
International Female Solo Artist – Katy Perry
Critics’ Choice Award – Florence & The Machine
British Producer of the Year – Bernard Butler
Outstanding Contribution to Music – Pet Shop Boys
Lastminute.com special
(Image via www.tropicalcruise.co.uk)
Clearly everyone is feeling the crunch, and are exposed to the pressures of life. SO, does anyone think it's time for a holiday or at least some restaurant deals, but can't really afford it?
Well, lastminute.com want to sooth your needs. Every Friday Lastminute.com have special 'when its gone its gone' sales. You have to log on by 10am pronto as they sell quick.
It's worth a try!
Clearly everyone is feeling the crunch, and are exposed to the pressures of life. SO, does anyone think it's time for a holiday or at least some restaurant deals, but can't really afford it?
Well, lastminute.com want to sooth your needs. Every Friday Lastminute.com have special 'when its gone its gone' sales. You have to log on by 10am pronto as they sell quick.
It's worth a try!
Tuesday, 17 February 2009
Mini Worker's told to kick rocks
(Image: Mini Cooper: via www.eu-rent.gr)
TUT TUT!!!850 people were sacked with just one hours notice from car trader, Mini. I'm not really one to voice my opinion, but that is banging out of order - an hours notice? That is harsh!!! Can you imagine waking up on a Monday morning, thinking everything is nice and dandy, only for you to reach work and basically be told you needn't take off your coat!!!!! OUTRAGEOUS!!!!!
Apparently, the bosses were attacked with apples and oranges after the news broke out!!!! lol
The cold realities of this economic crisis thickens.
Monday, 16 February 2009
Chris Brown Speaks out over 'beatdown'
(Image: Chris Brown: www.wrensnestonline.com)
Chris Brown has finally released a statement about the 'alleged' beatdown of his girlfriend, Rihanna.
Here it is:
“Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God’s help, to emerging a better person. Much of what has been speculated or reported on blogs and/or reported in the media is wrong. While I would like to be able to talk about this more, until the legal issues are resolved, this is all I can say except that I have not written any messages or made any posts to Facebook, on blogs or any place else. Those posts or writing under my name are frauds.”
Mmmmm well, I'm not one to judge so i won't, but I will say this...what has supposedly gone down at this 'beatdown', clearly should not have happened. Only time will tell about its affects on our Chris' career.
I mean, he is very talented but after his part in this shenanigans, will his talents matter now?
If I'm honest, I feel a little funny watching his videos now...
Friday, 13 February 2009
Happy Valentine's Day!!!!
(Image: Roses: bermuda-online.org)
Valentine's Day is here people!!!!!!
Have a sweet day if you've got a loved one. Women keep things fun and sexy. Men don't act like you've got amnesia - it really doesn't work. The love infested day is all over the newspapers and TV it can't be ignored. Although, some words of advice men, just tell her straight that you have no interest in Valentine's day - you're not a Valentine's kinda man. She will have to deal with it innit??? However, if you don't see your girlfriend after you've confessed your lack of interest in Valentine's day. Don't blame me. lol
Singletons:
Don't hate on the day, just live your life as normal. Chill and go out with your other friends who haven't got that special someone (that's if you have any friends that don't have someone) and have fun.
The day is extremely hyped - flowers, chocolates, presents, mini breaks etc If you have partners is all LOVE, but if you're single, the day can make you feel like S**T. Just do you Singletons, just do you !!!!
Much love
Krystle - Eyes xxx
Valentine's Day is here people!!!!!!
Have a sweet day if you've got a loved one. Women keep things fun and sexy. Men don't act like you've got amnesia - it really doesn't work. The love infested day is all over the newspapers and TV it can't be ignored. Although, some words of advice men, just tell her straight that you have no interest in Valentine's day - you're not a Valentine's kinda man. She will have to deal with it innit??? However, if you don't see your girlfriend after you've confessed your lack of interest in Valentine's day. Don't blame me. lol
Singletons:
Don't hate on the day, just live your life as normal. Chill and go out with your other friends who haven't got that special someone (that's if you have any friends that don't have someone) and have fun.
The day is extremely hyped - flowers, chocolates, presents, mini breaks etc If you have partners is all LOVE, but if you're single, the day can make you feel like S**T. Just do you Singletons, just do you !!!!
Much love
Krystle - Eyes xxx
Thursday, 12 February 2009
Joaquin Phoenix crazy TV antics
Joaquin Phoenix of the 'Walk the Line' fame is straaaaaaaaaangeeee!!!
He appeared on the David Letterman show in the US to promote his film, "Two Lovers," and it was like someone forced him to be there. His responses to Letterman's question were ridiculous.
Apparently, he wants to finish with acting and go into Hip Hop? I'm going to pray for him because his behaviour is highly questionable - boarding on a publicity stunt.
What's it all about?
Jacko's got another infection!
(Image: Michael Jackson's hand : Pereezhilton)
Michael Jackson has caught an infection which enters the skin through an open wound, and could potentially be resistant to conventional antibiotics.
If it get more serious he may require reconstruction of the skin. Poor Michael, I don't think he can take anymore reconstruction, he might just snap.
Bless him!
Michael Jackson has caught an infection which enters the skin through an open wound, and could potentially be resistant to conventional antibiotics.
If it get more serious he may require reconstruction of the skin. Poor Michael, I don't think he can take anymore reconstruction, he might just snap.
Bless him!
Chris Brown is finished!! Well maybe..
(Image: Chris Brown/Rihanna: accidentalsexiness.files)
I had to find another picture of the good days because things are not looking too great for these two at all, especially that Chris!Tis' a shame, shame, shame!!!
All over a booty text...
Summary of the moment:
1.Rihanna and Chis leave Clive Davies pre- Grammy party in LA.
2.They get into Chris' Lamborghini when he receives a saucy text.
3.Rihanna clocks the text and all hell breaks lose.
4.This is when Rihanna claims the hitting and bites starts.
5.Chris screams "I'm going to kill you" (apparently)
6.Rihanna screams, reaches for the car keys and dashes them out of the window.
7. A witness calls the police and Chris bolts, leaving car at the scene.
8.Rihanna gets taken to hospital with contusions and bite marks.
9. She's alive, fine and her family put her on lock down as a result of this domestic.
10. Chris turns himself into the police and is charge with attempted violent treats.
11. Chris is will be in court on 5th March as a result of this domestic.
12.Rihanna friends say this type of things has happened before.
13. Chris' sister, Lytrell Bundy says "Chris is a nice boy and never violent."
14. Chris' step father who use to physically abuse Chris' mother said he is not surprise but the recent events.
15. Rihanna is going to turn 21 on the 20th Feb and her record company was going to through her a huge party to celebrate. This has been cancelled.
OK CLEARLY I WEREN'T THERE, BUT HEY...LOL
Rihanna will not suffer from this career wise, but Chris Brown is finished (at least for a while) he has even been dropped from various ads. WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?????????
I had to find another picture of the good days because things are not looking too great for these two at all, especially that Chris!Tis' a shame, shame, shame!!!
All over a booty text...
Summary of the moment:
1.Rihanna and Chis leave Clive Davies pre- Grammy party in LA.
2.They get into Chris' Lamborghini when he receives a saucy text.
3.Rihanna clocks the text and all hell breaks lose.
4.This is when Rihanna claims the hitting and bites starts.
5.Chris screams "I'm going to kill you" (apparently)
6.Rihanna screams, reaches for the car keys and dashes them out of the window.
7. A witness calls the police and Chris bolts, leaving car at the scene.
8.Rihanna gets taken to hospital with contusions and bite marks.
9. She's alive, fine and her family put her on lock down as a result of this domestic.
10. Chris turns himself into the police and is charge with attempted violent treats.
11. Chris is will be in court on 5th March as a result of this domestic.
12.Rihanna friends say this type of things has happened before.
13. Chris' sister, Lytrell Bundy says "Chris is a nice boy and never violent."
14. Chris' step father who use to physically abuse Chris' mother said he is not surprise but the recent events.
15. Rihanna is going to turn 21 on the 20th Feb and her record company was going to through her a huge party to celebrate. This has been cancelled.
OK CLEARLY I WEREN'T THERE, BUT HEY...LOL
Rihanna will not suffer from this career wise, but Chris Brown is finished (at least for a while) he has even been dropped from various ads. WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?????????
Wednesday, 11 February 2009
Halle Berry is definitely shaving her hair
(Image: Halle Berry: Google)
The rumours are true, Halle Berry is to shave all her hair for her new movie rom- com, 'Nappily Ever After.'
The stunner told US Magazine Essence: "I'm shaving it off! I know. Here comes the controversy, but... it'll grow back - I hope!" She added that she wants her 11 month daughter, Nahla to be proud of her film choices, and know that her mummy never sold out.
I get that! But all of her hair gone? That's a bit much innit?
But to be honest, if anyone can rock a bald head it would have to be Halle Berry.
Tuesday, 10 February 2009
UPDATE: Rihanna is bruised up
(Image: Chris Brown/Rihanna: noddit)
Geez!! Things are getting worse for the young lovebirds, who are not really lovebirds, but are really lovebirds...
The police took pictures of Rihanna's injuries and they are said to be "horrific."
The photos show major contusions on Rihanna's face. She has serious swelling, bruising, her lip is split and her nose was bloody.
Poor girl is meant to have bite marks too...what type Hannibal move is that?
Apparently, Rihanna's people has put her on lock down - she is not coming out for a while. I don't blame her though...
They were such a cute couple too...geez
Geez!! Things are getting worse for the young lovebirds, who are not really lovebirds, but are really lovebirds...
The police took pictures of Rihanna's injuries and they are said to be "horrific."
The photos show major contusions on Rihanna's face. She has serious swelling, bruising, her lip is split and her nose was bloody.
Poor girl is meant to have bite marks too...what type Hannibal move is that?
Apparently, Rihanna's people has put her on lock down - she is not coming out for a while. I don't blame her though...
They were such a cute couple too...geez
Monday, 9 February 2009
On No! It was Rihanna!!! SMH SMH
Pregnancy was not stopping M.I.A
This is M.I.A, 9 months preggers, on her due date - singing and showing her full swagger at the 2009 Grammy Awards last night.
I suppose it's not every day you get to perform with Jay-z, Kanye West, T.I and Lil Wayne.
That's passion...
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Chris Brown? Say it ain't so...
(Image: Chris Brown: noddit.com)
Geez!!!! Say it ain't so, say it ain't so!!!
Apparently, Chris Brown was arrested in LA, just before the 2009 Grammy's yesterday, where he was nominated for two awards and set to perform.
Now here's the shocker, allegedly he assaulted an woman who is currently 'unidentified'. There is a nasty rumour going around suggesting that the woman in question was Rihanna (err Brown's girlfriend).
19 year old Brown turned himself into the police and had to post a £50,000 bail!
I mean, what's it all about?
Little Christopher Brown could never have hit Rihanna, could he? I mean, Rihanna was suppose to turn up at the Grammy's herself, but didn't. The rumour of her being the victim could have stemmed from there..or did it?
I most certainly hope he didn't...SMH
Geez!!!! Say it ain't so, say it ain't so!!!
Apparently, Chris Brown was arrested in LA, just before the 2009 Grammy's yesterday, where he was nominated for two awards and set to perform.
Now here's the shocker, allegedly he assaulted an woman who is currently 'unidentified'. There is a nasty rumour going around suggesting that the woman in question was Rihanna (err Brown's girlfriend).
19 year old Brown turned himself into the police and had to post a £50,000 bail!
I mean, what's it all about?
Little Christopher Brown could never have hit Rihanna, could he? I mean, Rihanna was suppose to turn up at the Grammy's herself, but didn't. The rumour of her being the victim could have stemmed from there..or did it?
I most certainly hope he didn't...SMH
Brits receive some Grammy love
(Image: Coldplay: 100xr)
(Image: Adele: Daily Mail)
(Image: Estelle: Soulbounce)
(Image: Duffy: Daily Mail)
Well, it's about time...The British have talent and it's finally being recognised by the prestigious 2009 Grammy Awards. Coldplay picked up 3, Adele 2, Estelle 1 and Duffy picked up 1 award...
Oh, im so chuffed.
Here is a list of a few winners:
Album of the Year: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Raising Sand
Best Rap Album: Lil Wayne, Tha Carter III
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: John Mayer, “Say”
Record of the Year: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, “Please Read This Letter”
Best New Artist: Adele
Best Rock Album: Coldplay, Viva la Vida
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, “Rich Woman”
Song of the Year: Coldplay, “Viva la Vida”
Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group: Sugarland, “Stay”
Best R&B Album: Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Hudson
Industry Icon Award: Clive Davis
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Rick Rubin (Death Magnetic, Home Before Dark, Mercy, Seeing Things, Weezer)
Best Rock Song: Bruce Springsteen, “Girls in Their Summer Clothes”
Best Rock Instrumental Performance: “Peaches En Regalia,” Zappa Plays Zappa, Featuring Steve Vai & Napoleon Murphy Brock
Best Metal Performance: Metallica, “My Apocalypse”
Best Hard Rock Performance: The Mars Volta, “Wax Simulacra”
Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Kings of Leon, “Sex on Fire”
Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance: John Mayer, “Gravity”
Best Alternative Music Album: Radiohead, In Rainbows
Best Pop Vocal Album: Duffy, Rockferry
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Coldplay, “Viva la Vida”
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: Adele, “Chasing Pavements”
Best Pop Instrumental Album: BĂ©la Fleck and the Flecktones, Jingle All The Way
Best Pop Instrumental Performance: Eagles, “I Dreamed There Was No War”
Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books): Al Gore, An Inconvenient Truth (Beau Bridges, Cynthia Nixon and Blair Underwood)
Best Contemporary R&B Album: Mary J. Blige, Growing Pains
Best R&B Song: Ne-Yo, “Miss Independent” (Mikkel S. Eriksen, T.E. Hermansen and S. Smith, songwriters)
Best Urban/Alternative Performance: Chrisette Michele Featuring will.i.am, “Be OK”
Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: Al Green Featuring Anthony Hamilton, “You’ve Got the Love I Need”
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Al Green Featuring John Legend, “Stay With Me (by the Sea)”
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: Alicia Keys; ” Superwoman”
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Ne-Yo, “Miss Independent”
Best Rap Song: Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, “Lollipop” (D. Carter, S. Garrett, D. Harrison, J. Scheffer and R. Zamor, songwriters)
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Estelle Featuring Kanye West, “American Boy”
Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: Jay-Z and T.I. Featuring Kanye West and Lil Wayne, “Swagga Like Us”
Best Rap Solo Performance: Lil Wayne, “A Milli”
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Natalie Cole, Still Unforgettable
Best Country Album: George Strait, Troubadour
Best Country Song: Sugarland, “Stay” (Jennifer Nettles, songwriter)
Best Bluegrass Album: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947
Best Country Instrumental Performance: Brad Paisley, James Burton, Vince Gill, John Jorgenson, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Redd Volkaert and Steve Wariner, “Cluster Pluck”
Best Country Collaboration With Vocals: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, “Killing the Blues”
Best Male Country Vocal Performance: Brad Paisley, “Letter to Me”
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Best Female Country Vocal Performance: Carrie Underwood, “Last Name”
Best Reggae Album: Burning Spear, Jah Is Real
Best Hawaiian Music Album: Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho, Ikena
Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Raising Sand
Best Traditional Folk Album: Pete Seeger, At 89
Best Traditional Blues Album: B.B. King, One Kind Favor
Best Contemporary Blues Album: Dr. John and the Lower 911, City That Care Forgot
Best Long Form Music Video: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, “Runnin’ Down a Dream”
Best Short Form Music Video: Weezer, “Pork and Beans”
Best Classical Album: Weill, Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Producer of the Year, Classical: David Frost
Best Classical Crossover Album: The King’s Singers, Simple Gifts
Best Classical Contemporary Composition: John Corigliano, composer, Mr. Tambourine Man: Seven Poems of Bob Dylan (JoAnn Falletta, conductor)
Best Classical Vocal Performance: John Corigliano, Mr. Tambourine Man: Seven Poems of Bob Dylan
Best Small Ensemble Performance: Spotless Rose, Hymns to the Virgin Mary
Best Chamber Music Performance: Elliott Carter, Pacifica Quartet, String Quartets Nos. 1 and 5
Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (Without Orchestra): Gloria Cheng, Piano Music of Salonen, Stucky, and Lutoslawski
Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (With Orchestra): Hilary Hahn, Schoenberg, Sibelius: Violin Concertos (Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor)
Best Choral Performance: Sir Simon Rattle, “Symphony of Psalms”
Best Opera Recording: Weill, Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Best Orchestral Performance: Shostakovich, “Symphony No. 4,” Bernard Haitink, conductor (Chicago Symphony Orchestra)
Best Engineered Album, Classical: Traditions and Transformations: Sounds of Silk Road Chicago
Best Electronic/Dance Album: Daft Punk, Alive 2007
Best Dance Recording: Daft Punk, “Harder Better Faster Stronger”
Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album: Kirk Franklin, The Fight of My Life
Best Traditional Gospel Album: The Blind Boys of Alabama, Down in New Orleans
Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album: Gaither Vocal Band, Lovin’ Life
Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: CeCe Winans, Thy Kingdom Come
Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album: TobyMac, Alive and Transported
Best Gospel Song: Kirk Franklin, “Help Me Believe”
Best Gospel Performance: Mary Mary, “Get Up”
Best Latin Jazz Album: Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Song for Chico
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Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album: The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Monday Night Live at the Village Vanguard
Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group: Chick Corea and Gary Burton, The New Crystal Silence
Best Jazz Instrumental Solo: Terence Blanchard, soloist, “Be-Bop”
Best Jazz Vocal Album: Cassandra Wilson, Loverly
Best Contemporary Jazz Album: Randy Brecker, Randy in Brasil
Best New Age Album: Jack DeJohnette, Peace Time
Best Comedy Album: George Carlin, It’s Bad For Ya
Best Polka Album: Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra, Let the Whole World Sing
(Image: Adele: Daily Mail)
(Image: Estelle: Soulbounce)
(Image: Duffy: Daily Mail)
Well, it's about time...The British have talent and it's finally being recognised by the prestigious 2009 Grammy Awards. Coldplay picked up 3, Adele 2, Estelle 1 and Duffy picked up 1 award...
Oh, im so chuffed.
Here is a list of a few winners:
Album of the Year: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Raising Sand
Best Rap Album: Lil Wayne, Tha Carter III
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: John Mayer, “Say”
Record of the Year: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, “Please Read This Letter”
Best New Artist: Adele
Best Rock Album: Coldplay, Viva la Vida
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, “Rich Woman”
Song of the Year: Coldplay, “Viva la Vida”
Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group: Sugarland, “Stay”
Best R&B Album: Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Hudson
Industry Icon Award: Clive Davis
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Rick Rubin (Death Magnetic, Home Before Dark, Mercy, Seeing Things, Weezer)
Best Rock Song: Bruce Springsteen, “Girls in Their Summer Clothes”
Best Rock Instrumental Performance: “Peaches En Regalia,” Zappa Plays Zappa, Featuring Steve Vai & Napoleon Murphy Brock
Best Metal Performance: Metallica, “My Apocalypse”
Best Hard Rock Performance: The Mars Volta, “Wax Simulacra”
Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Kings of Leon, “Sex on Fire”
Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance: John Mayer, “Gravity”
Best Alternative Music Album: Radiohead, In Rainbows
Best Pop Vocal Album: Duffy, Rockferry
Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Coldplay, “Viva la Vida”
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: Adele, “Chasing Pavements”
Best Pop Instrumental Album: BĂ©la Fleck and the Flecktones, Jingle All The Way
Best Pop Instrumental Performance: Eagles, “I Dreamed There Was No War”
Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books): Al Gore, An Inconvenient Truth (Beau Bridges, Cynthia Nixon and Blair Underwood)
Best Contemporary R&B Album: Mary J. Blige, Growing Pains
Best R&B Song: Ne-Yo, “Miss Independent” (Mikkel S. Eriksen, T.E. Hermansen and S. Smith, songwriters)
Best Urban/Alternative Performance: Chrisette Michele Featuring will.i.am, “Be OK”
Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: Al Green Featuring Anthony Hamilton, “You’ve Got the Love I Need”
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Al Green Featuring John Legend, “Stay With Me (by the Sea)”
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: Alicia Keys; ” Superwoman”
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: Ne-Yo, “Miss Independent”
Best Rap Song: Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, “Lollipop” (D. Carter, S. Garrett, D. Harrison, J. Scheffer and R. Zamor, songwriters)
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration: Estelle Featuring Kanye West, “American Boy”
Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: Jay-Z and T.I. Featuring Kanye West and Lil Wayne, “Swagga Like Us”
Best Rap Solo Performance: Lil Wayne, “A Milli”
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Natalie Cole, Still Unforgettable
Best Country Album: George Strait, Troubadour
Best Country Song: Sugarland, “Stay” (Jennifer Nettles, songwriter)
Best Bluegrass Album: Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947
Best Country Instrumental Performance: Brad Paisley, James Burton, Vince Gill, John Jorgenson, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Redd Volkaert and Steve Wariner, “Cluster Pluck”
Best Country Collaboration With Vocals: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, “Killing the Blues”
Best Male Country Vocal Performance: Brad Paisley, “Letter to Me”
Carrie Underwood John Shearer/Getty Images
Best Female Country Vocal Performance: Carrie Underwood, “Last Name”
Best Reggae Album: Burning Spear, Jah Is Real
Best Hawaiian Music Album: Tia Carrere and Daniel Ho, Ikena
Best Contemporary Folk/Americana Album: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Raising Sand
Best Traditional Folk Album: Pete Seeger, At 89
Best Traditional Blues Album: B.B. King, One Kind Favor
Best Contemporary Blues Album: Dr. John and the Lower 911, City That Care Forgot
Best Long Form Music Video: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, “Runnin’ Down a Dream”
Best Short Form Music Video: Weezer, “Pork and Beans”
Best Classical Album: Weill, Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Producer of the Year, Classical: David Frost
Best Classical Crossover Album: The King’s Singers, Simple Gifts
Best Classical Contemporary Composition: John Corigliano, composer, Mr. Tambourine Man: Seven Poems of Bob Dylan (JoAnn Falletta, conductor)
Best Classical Vocal Performance: John Corigliano, Mr. Tambourine Man: Seven Poems of Bob Dylan
Best Small Ensemble Performance: Spotless Rose, Hymns to the Virgin Mary
Best Chamber Music Performance: Elliott Carter, Pacifica Quartet, String Quartets Nos. 1 and 5
Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (Without Orchestra): Gloria Cheng, Piano Music of Salonen, Stucky, and Lutoslawski
Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (With Orchestra): Hilary Hahn, Schoenberg, Sibelius: Violin Concertos (Esa-Pekka Salonen, conductor)
Best Choral Performance: Sir Simon Rattle, “Symphony of Psalms”
Best Opera Recording: Weill, Rise and Fall of the City of Mahagonny
Best Orchestral Performance: Shostakovich, “Symphony No. 4,” Bernard Haitink, conductor (Chicago Symphony Orchestra)
Best Engineered Album, Classical: Traditions and Transformations: Sounds of Silk Road Chicago
Best Electronic/Dance Album: Daft Punk, Alive 2007
Best Dance Recording: Daft Punk, “Harder Better Faster Stronger”
Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album: Kirk Franklin, The Fight of My Life
Best Traditional Gospel Album: The Blind Boys of Alabama, Down in New Orleans
Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album: Gaither Vocal Band, Lovin’ Life
Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: CeCe Winans, Thy Kingdom Come
Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album: TobyMac, Alive and Transported
Best Gospel Song: Kirk Franklin, “Help Me Believe”
Best Gospel Performance: Mary Mary, “Get Up”
Best Latin Jazz Album: Arturo O’Farrill and the Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, Song for Chico
George Carlin Paul Schiraldi
Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album: The Vanguard Jazz Orchestra, Monday Night Live at the Village Vanguard
Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group: Chick Corea and Gary Burton, The New Crystal Silence
Best Jazz Instrumental Solo: Terence Blanchard, soloist, “Be-Bop”
Best Jazz Vocal Album: Cassandra Wilson, Loverly
Best Contemporary Jazz Album: Randy Brecker, Randy in Brasil
Best New Age Album: Jack DeJohnette, Peace Time
Best Comedy Album: George Carlin, It’s Bad For Ya
Best Polka Album: Jimmy Sturr and His Orchestra, Let the Whole World Sing
Friday, 6 February 2009
Winehouse to make a star
Amy Winehouse has been given a calling - to invest in the musical career of her 12 year god daughter, Dionne Bromfield.
Amy thinks the girl is on fire and is investing £1 millions of her cold earned cash into a record label just to help Dionne get out there...ain't that nice of her!
Amy's guitar work in this video is disturbing me from really getting to grips with little Dionne's singing, however I think the girl has a got a little something, so watch this space.
Etta James is a taker backer
(Image: Etta Jame: Kalamu.com)
After the big talk that Etta James was giving about whopping Beyonce's poor 'ass', now she back tracking. Etta's saying that she was only joking.
The singer told the NY Daily News:
"I didn't really mean anything...Even as a little child, I've always had that comedian kind of attitude. … That's probably what went into it."
What!!!! Err no! I don't buy it. Etta just realised that she sounded crazy and now she wants to be a 'taker backer.'
It's too late, Beyonce is probably crying over her comments. lol
The shame of it!
After the big talk that Etta James was giving about whopping Beyonce's poor 'ass', now she back tracking. Etta's saying that she was only joking.
The singer told the NY Daily News:
"I didn't really mean anything...Even as a little child, I've always had that comedian kind of attitude. … That's probably what went into it."
What!!!! Err no! I don't buy it. Etta just realised that she sounded crazy and now she wants to be a 'taker backer.'
It's too late, Beyonce is probably crying over her comments. lol
The shame of it!
Thursday, 5 February 2009
Beyonce gets blasted!!
(Image: Etta James/Beyonce: House Of Fame LLC/Michael Ochs Archive/Getty Images, Sony BMG Film)
Arhh bless! Beyonce was fighting to sing that one song, "At Last", at this years inauguration, only for her to get blasted for efforts by none other than Etta James - the original singer of the track, and who Beyonce portrays in her new film, 'Cadillac Records' - the shame of it.
Listen to Etta's rant:
"...You know that woman he [Obama] had singing for him, singing my song — she's gonna get her ass whipped. The great BeyoncĂ© … But I can't stand BeyoncĂ©. She has no business up there, singing up there on a big ol' president day … singing my song that I've been singing forever."
Now, that's not even friendly is it? If Etta wanted to sing her song, she should have asked Obama. It's too late to be moaning now...
Just in case you missed B's performance, here it is
Arhh bless! Beyonce was fighting to sing that one song, "At Last", at this years inauguration, only for her to get blasted for efforts by none other than Etta James - the original singer of the track, and who Beyonce portrays in her new film, 'Cadillac Records' - the shame of it.
Listen to Etta's rant:
"...You know that woman he [Obama] had singing for him, singing my song — she's gonna get her ass whipped. The great BeyoncĂ© … But I can't stand BeyoncĂ©. She has no business up there, singing up there on a big ol' president day … singing my song that I've been singing forever."
Now, that's not even friendly is it? If Etta wanted to sing her song, she should have asked Obama. It's too late to be moaning now...
Just in case you missed B's performance, here it is
Wednesday, 4 February 2009
Nortorious: "It was all a dream..."
(Image: Notorious Trailer)
The largely anticipated Notorious film is coming to London on 13th Friday and I managed to cop a look at a early release.
Jamal Woolard's depiction of "Biggie" is done quite well - the rapping, his swagger and his general chit chat is on point. The film deals with Biggie's drug dealing, love of Hip - Hop and his relationship with Diddy, 2 Pac, Faith, Lil Kim and his mother.
Derek Luke who plays Diddy, had the Hip Hop moguls moves down to a T - he talks like Diddy and dances like Diddy which is funny to watch.
Although, I tell you what's shocking - Naturi Naughton who plays Lil Kim. For those of you who don't know Naturi, she was the girl who was kicked out of the R'n'B group, 3LW. Let's just say that she doesn't leave anything to the imagination. Now, I am not a prude, but for your first feature film, I think it would have been more tasteful to tone down the sex scene...I mean oh my days, it was short but she was going for it...
All in all, the film won't be getting any Oscars, but it is definitely worth a look and the tap of the toes to Nortorious B.I.G best tracks.
X - Factor to dump Dannii for Posh?
(Image: Victoria Beckham: prlog.org)
(Image: Dannii Minogue: Exposay.com)
Poor Dannii, just when she thinks the coast is clear, she's got another woman (Victoria Beckham in this case), hot on her tail for her job...Geez! Give her a break, she's not that bad!
According to the Daily Mail, Simon Cowell has offered Victoria Beckham an estimated £1 million to be a new panelist on the X - Factor, and apparently she is keen.
I can see Victoria doing the job, but I'm not sure Cheryl Cole would love it. Apparently, Cheryl wasn't too chuffed with Posh's lack of support when Ashley was allegedly doing his 'Hanky Panky' behind her back.
That being said, the tension between Posh and Ms Cole would make good TV, which of course is what Simon Cowell wants.
TUT TUT: Thatcher gets the boot over "golliwog" comment
(Image: Carol Thatcher: Daily Mail)
Honestly...what's it all about?
Carol Thatcher, daughter of Baroness Margret Thatcher, has been told that her services as a 'roving reporter' on the BBC's "The One Show," will no longer be needed. This is after she labelled a tennis player as "golliwog" - off air...TUT TUT.
Thatcher refused to apologise for the outburst, as she claims it was simply said in 'jest', and as a result, the BBC quite swiftly told her to pack her bags...
In this day and age, she should have known that words like that would not be seen as acceptable, especially if you're in the public eye...
SO AGAIN, TUT TUT!
Tuesday, 3 February 2009
Fringe - Tastic
(Image: Keira Kinghtley, Jessica Alba and Lily Allen: Look.co.uk)
Every lady at one point should try a fringe just because...
Here are a few pointers on making sure your fringe looks hot:
1. Make sure your chosen hairdresser knows what they are doing.
2. Always bring in a picture of EXACTLY what you want.
3. Make sure when your hairdresser combs your hair forward from the middle, your potential fringe doesn't look like it's missing a few strands, otherwise this look is clearly not for you. As you can tell from Keira, Jess and Lil, (above) they all have full on 'bangs'(fringes) which is why they look good.
4.Now, if you're going to try this look with a weave or hair extensions, please attempt with up most caution. If it is done too thick, you will look like Sponge Bob Square Pants - not a good look!
Monday, 2 February 2009
Snow: Where are we?
Err...look how snowed under my car is? Someone even took time to give me a snow message on my windscreen, "NO WORK!" - who did that? lol
It's just too much, but as much as it pains me to say, the extreme snow has kept me away from work- Tis' a shame!
Sunday, 1 February 2009
Poor Amy: When opportunity knocks...
(Image: Amy Winehouse: Newscom)
I was going to find a better picture, but would you take a look at Amy's face in this one...
On a more serious note, the media has made it quite clear that she is vacating St. Lucia. In fact, it has been made so clear that she's away that some 'opportunists' took it upon themselves, to burgle the poor girls flat.
They took about £15,000 worth of valuables - how nasty is that? You can't go away to get away from your 'problems', only to come back to find that there's nothing in your home.
Very nasty!!!!
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