RECAP: Adele, Kanye West, Cee Lo Green Dominate Grammy Awards
The 54th Annual Grammy Awards have wrapped. In addition to it being a
historic night, following the tragic death of Whitney Houston, the
Grammys turned out to be a big night for Hip Hop and R&B -- this
despite the controversial elimination of categories like Best
Contemporary R&B Album.
Leading the final list of winners,
"21" singer Adele won a total of five awards, inc...
Chris Brown Turns Up The Music, Wins First Grammy Award
After eight nominations, Chris Brown finally received his first Grammy Award Sunday.
Following
his much anticipated return to the Grammy stage, Brown accepted Best R&B
Album, one of three nominations he held going into music's coveted
night.
"First and foremost I just gotta thank God for this
opportunity. Thank you Grammys for letting me get on this stage and
letting m...
Cee Lo Green, Melanie Fiona Lead Early Grammy winners
Cee Lo Green and Melanie Fiona's collaboration, "Fool For You" dominated the R&B categories at this year's Grammy Awards.
Fiona
was on hand to accept two awards for the recording including Best
R&B Song and Best Traditional R&B Performance, Sunday.
"Thank
you so much. Auntie Mel won a Granny, as she says. Antie Mel we hope
you win a Granny. It's Grammy honey. I...
Alicia Keys to Front Grammy Tribute to Etta James
A special tribute to
the late Etta James will take place during the Grammy Awards
Sunday.
Grammy organizers confirmed the news Tuesday, naming Alicia Keys and Bonnie
Raitt
as two acts that will honor the late "At Last" and "Something's
Got a Hold On Me"
singer.
It is also rumored, at this point, that Beyonce may make her first appearance
(performing) during the
...
Grammy Producer: Chris Brown Deserves Second Chance
When news broke that Chris Brown would be performing at Sunday's 54th Annual Grammy Awards, some criticized the move. Defending Brown on ABC News Radio Tuesday, Grammy executive producer Ken Ehrlich says Brown deserves, like anyone else, a second chance.
"We're glad to have him back," Ehrlich said confirming Brown's upcoming performance. "I think people deserve a second chance, you kn...
Chris Brown Confirmed for Grammy Performance!
Turn Up The Music! Ending weeks of rumors and speculation, Chris Brown is officially confirmed to perform at Sunday's Grammy Awards.
According to the trusted Associated Press, Brown will return to the Grammy stage some three years after he was originally due to perform but for reasons we all know, did not.
Chris Brown last performed at the Grammys in 2007, gracing the stage wit...
Diana Ross To Receive Grammy Lifetime Achievement Tribute
Every year Grammy
Award organizers pay tribute to a recording artist who has made contributions
of significance to the music industry. This year is no exception with an
official confirmation that Diana Ross will receive this year's Lifetime
Achievement Award !
Announced Tuesday, Ross will be honored with a special tribute, in addition to
receiving the award for her contribution...
Adele Confirmed to Perform at Grammys
After breaking records and dominating the charts in 2011, it’s only fitting that Adele would lead the pack with six Grammy nods at the upcoming awards show. Now, the British songstress is confirmed to be taking stage at the 54th annual Grammy Award ceremony, according to Hollywood Reporter. This will be the “Rolling In The Deep” singer’s first performance in five months since her vocal cord surg...
Rev. Jesse Jacksons Fights Grammy Awards Restructuring
Last year, the Grammy Awards announced the downsizing from 109 categories to 78, eliminating entire awards or reforming it into an all-inclusive category. The Rev. Jesse Jackson is stepping in to announce his dismay of the restructuring of the awards.
He recently sent a letter to Neil Portnow, the president and CEO of the Academy, stating his concerns that are "Music of all arts should b...
Jennifer Hudson, Yolanda Adams and Company to Perform Celebration For Aretha Franklyn at Grammys
R&B singers Jennifer Hudson and Yolanda Adams, popstar Christina Aguilera, country superstar Martina McBride and newcomer Florence Welch has been tapped to perform a special "valentine" and "get-well card" celebration for 18-time GRAMMY winner Aretha Franklin at the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards.
The special segment will feature individual and collective performances of some of the Queen of...
Eminem, Bruno Mars, Jay-Z and Lady Gaga Lead Grammy Nominations
The Grammy Nominations are in and rapper Eminem has come out on top with the most nominations. The “Slim Shady” MC is up for 10 nominations including Album Of The Year for Recovery and Best Record and Song for Love the Way You Lie, his collaboration with Rihanna. However, despite his 10 nods, Eminem can only garner a maximum of nine trophies - in the Best Rap Song category, “Love The Way You...
Maxwell Wins First Grammy Award, Jay Z Early Winner
Maxwell picked up his first Grammy at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards Sunday.
Winning both Best R&B Album and Best Male R&B Vocal Performance during the celebration of music's pre-telecast, Maxwell said "This is my first Grammy.... it means a lot to me".
Jay-Z, also picking up two awards during the pre-telecast, won for the hit single "D.O.A. - Death of Autotune" (Rap Solo Pe...
SR Gospel: Donnie McClurkin, Headley Lead Grammy Gospel Winners
Donnie McClurkin, Heather Headley and Mary Mary walked away from Sunday's Grammy Awards with top honors, leading a strong pack of Gospel winners.
McClurkin, earning the first award of the evening, accepted Best Gospel Performance for "Wait On The Lord". Joined by Karen Clark Sheard, McClurkin embraced fellow Grammy nominee Tonex, who presented the evening's electronic and gospel categorie...
Rihanna Missing Grammy Invite 'They Might Be Mad At Me'
Contrary to reports issued last week, Rihanna is not taking the stage to perform at Sunday's 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.
Dismissing a rumored invitation to perform, Rihanna believes last year's ultimate cancellation of her performance might have put a damper on any chance at redemption Sunday.
"We messed their show up pretty bad last year," Rihanna told Carson Daly this week, refer...
Rihanna Joining 2010 Grammy Award Line Up ?
Rihanna may be going "Hard" for the Grammy Awards, signing on as the anticipated event's latest performer.
While official confirmation has not come down from Grammy organizers, sources say the "Rated R" diva will likely be announced as an addition to the line up soon.
Set to air January 31 on CBS, the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards are confirmed to feature performances from Beyonce, Tay...
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