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Chris Brown's Pickup Line: “I Promise I Won't Beat You”

Chris Brown has repeatedly said that he's not the same man who, 3 years ago, attacked his then-girlfriend Rihanna in a fit of rage and beat her to a pulp. According to a woman he reportedly hit on, he now uses that as an ice-breaking joke. It's not a secret that many industry people are still not ok with w...

17 February 2012
02:46 GMT

Viral of the Day: Girl Sings Adele's “Rolling in the Deep” for Target

It's difficult to cover an Adele song and do it justice like the multi-Grammy winning artist does. For Denise Bestman, an 11-year-old girl, this isn't really such a difficult feat. Denise was discovered by Target, which used her in its latest 30-second ad – since it emerged online, Denise has become...

16 February 2012
07:08 GMT

Chris Brown Responds to Haters: I Got a Grammy, Hate All You Want

If you're among those people who think Chris Brown did not deserve to be up on the stage at the Grammys 2012, let alone perform twice during the course of the same evening and get a standing ovation for it, he has a message for you. Hate all you want but, at the end of the day, he is the one looking at a Grammy...

15 February 2012
07:36 GMT

Adele Announces 5-Year Break from Music

Adele made a glorious comeback to live performing at this weekend's Grammy Awards 2012, where she was also the biggest winner of the night, but fans won't be able to enjoy her music for much longer. She's taking a break. Featured in the latest issue of Vogue magazine, which also carries a stunning ed...

15 February 2012
05:41 GMT

Grammys 2012: Worst Dressed of the Night

As with every other awards show, the 2012 Grammy Awards also allowed for the creation of a worst dressed list and, you guessed it, you're reading it. Go here to see the best dressed ladies of the night. There's a very fine line between edgy and tacky and, as one can easily imagine, not all stars know how ...

14 February 2012
15:41 GMT

Grammys 2012: Best Dressed Ladies

So, the Grammys 2012 happened on Sunday. For all the celebrities, besides being a night to celebrate achievements in music, it was also an occasion to show some fabulous fashion on the red carpet. The red carpet ceremony ahead of an awards show has come to be as important as the actual ceremony, if not even more fo...

14 February 2012
14:51 GMT

Grammys 2012: Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj Were Really Bad, Says Miranda Lambert

While Twitter is on fire with praise for Nicki Minaj and Chris Brown and their respective performances at the Grammys 2012, Miranda Lambert seems to be the only celebrity bold enough to speak up against them. Taking to the social networking website shortly after the awards show, Miranda held nothing back when it came...

14 February 2012
06:42 GMT

Grammys 2012: Reactions to Chris Brown, “I'd Let Chris Beat Me”

Three years after beating his then-girlfriend Rihanna to a pulp, Chris Brown made what can only be described as a glorious comeback into the spotlight at Sunday's Grammy Awards 2012. Reactions to his performances are disturbing and very sad.As we also informed you yesterday, Chris Brown performed twice during th...

14 February 2012
06:16 GMT

Grammys 2012: Nicki Minaj Offends the Catholic League

Nicki Minaj has come under serious fire from the Catholic League for her performance at the Grammys 2012. The League's president Bill Donahue, for one, believes Nicki made a complete fool of herself and is very likely possessed. As we also noted the other day, Nicki took to the stage at the Grammys and perform...

14 February 2012
05:31 GMT

Grammys 2012: Kim Kardashian Is Busty, Out of Place

Kim Kardashian likes to pride herself with being a fashionista but she was anything but at the pre-Grammy Clive Davis party held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel over the weekend, where she showed plenty of cleavage and, according to some, too little respect. As it must already be common knowledge, singer Whitney Housto...

14 February 2012
03:20 GMT

Grammys 2012: Nicki Minaj Brings Fake Pope as Her Date

Nicki Minaj is the ultimate diva. Ripping a page out of Lady Gaga's style book, the rapper made herself noticed on the red carpet at the Grammys 2012 – by bringing a fake Pope as her date. Without taking anything from her in terms of originality, Nicki did seem to go the Gaga way at the prestigious music a...

14 February 2012
01:57 GMT

Grammys 2012: Tony Bennett Calls for Legalization of Drugs

We have lost so many amazing artists, two of them in less than a year, that it's time to learn a valuable lesson from such a massive loss. Speaking at Clive Davis' annual pre-Grammy party, Tony Bennett has asked for the legalization of drugs.In the wake of Whitney Houston's death, who is believed to ha...

14 February 2012
01:27 GMT

Grammys 2012: Adele Rocks Blonde Hair

She's always been considered a beautiful girl, but Adele truly managed to wow at last night's Grammy Awards 2012. Not only did she win all 6 out of 6 awards she was nominated for, but she also debuted a dramatic new look. The singer, who stepped out in public for the first time in some months since going ...

13 February 2012
13:31 GMT

Grammys 2012: Amy Winehouse Should Have Been There

Amy Winehouse's music is the legacy that she left with us, her parents, Mitch and Janis Winehouse told the audience at the Grammy Awards 2012, as they accepted her award for Best Performance by a Pop Duo or Group. Amy won for her duet with Tony Bennett, “Body and Soul.” Her parents traveled from the ...

13 February 2012
10:07 GMT

Grammys 2012: Bruno Mars Throws Fit for Losing to Adele

Much is being said about adopting the right attitude when losing to a competitor at an awards show. However, none of that applies to Bruno Mars, who completely flipped out when he didn't win Best Pop Solo Performance at the Grammys 2012. Running in the same category with Adele (“Someone Like You&rdquo...

13 February 2012
07:40 GMT

Grammys 2012: Kelly Clarkson Duets with Jason Aldean

Fresh off the success of the Super Bowl, when she sang the National Anthem, Kelly Clarkson took to the stage at the Grammys 2012, to delight us once more with her impressive pipes. Video for her performance, a duet with good friend and collaborator, country singer Jason Aldean, is embedded below. The two sang &ld...

13 February 2012
07:22 GMT

Grammys 2012: Taylor Swift Performs “Mean”

Pop country darling Taylor Swift took to the stage at the Grammys 2012 to perform one of her latest singles, “Mean.” You can see her performance in full embedded below. The 22-year-old cutie turned back time and brought joy to the stage with her performance, which was welcomed with a standing ovation tha...

13 February 2012
06:46 GMT

Grammys 2012: David Guetta, Chris Brown, Foo Fighters, Deadmau5

If one were to sum up the Grammys 2012, one could say: Adele, tributes and electronic music. Towards the end of the awards show, electronic dance and electronica music got a special segment – with contributions from some of the biggest names out there. David Guetta, Chris Brown, Foo Fighters and Deadmau5 all ...

13 February 2012
06:18 GMT

Grammys 2012: Alicia Keys, Bonnie Raitt Do Etta James Tribute

Alicia Keys and country legend Bonnie Raitt weren't just the first presenters of the evening at the Grammys 2012, they were also the couple that reminded the industry of one of the most tragic losses it had suffered in 2011. Alicia and Bonnie paid a very touching tribute to the iconic singer Etta James, who di...

13 February 2012
05:57 GMT

Grammys 2012: Nicki Minaj Goes Religious

When Nicki Minaj took to the stage at the Grammy Awards 2012, all hell broke loose. Here is a performer who doesn't shy away from potentially incendiary topics – and who, to boot, can put on the most incredible shows ever. Minaj recited the first verses of her latest single “Roman Holiday,” p...

13 February 2012
05:35 GMT

Grammys 2012: Katy Perry Debuts New Song

Katy Perry has perfect timing, because she found the perfect venue to introduce new music: the Grammy Awards 2012. The pop star performed at the awards show – check out the video above to see her segment. Perry, dressed in an eye-catching latex suit, kicked off her number with her chart-topping “ET.&rdquo...

13 February 2012
05:16 GMT

Grammys 2012: LL Cool J Opens with Prayer for Whitney Houston

While hosts of other awards galas break the ice with jokes and jabs at fellow stars, LL Cool J had a very huge task on his hands at last night's Grammy Awards 2012. So, he opened the show with a prayer. As you must already know, singer Whitney Houston died this weekend, just hours before the Grammys. LL did not ...

13 February 2012
04:52 GMT

Grammys 2012: Chris Brown Gets Standing Ovation

Just a couple of days before the Grammys 2012, word online had it that Chris Brown was preparing an “over the top” performance for the big night. It turns out that was really the case. Chris took to the stage at last night's prestigious awards show and delivered one of his best performances ever. ...

13 February 2012
04:22 GMT

Grammys 2012: Rihanna Performs with Coldplay

Two of the biggest names in the music industry at the moment, Rihanna and Coldplay, came together at last night's 2012 Grammy Awards, for what can only be described as a truly memorable moment. The two acts, accompanied by backup dancers and singers, took to the stage to perform a medley that got the entire au...

13 February 2012
04:06 GMT

Grammys 2012: Bruno Mars Puts on Incendiary Show

Bruno Mars didn't win anything at last night's Grammy Awards 2012, but he definitely didn't leave for home with a bruised ego, considering the reception he got for his live performance. The singer, nominated for no less than 6 categories, took to the stage early in the evening and performed “Ru...

13 February 2012
03:27 GMT

Grammys 2012: Adele Performs “Rolling in the Deep”

Adele had laser surgery on her vocal chords only a couple of months ago but, judging by her performance at last night's Grammy Awards, she was never in better shape. The Grammys 2012 marked Adele's comeback to live performing after she was diagnosed with a recurring hemorrhage on her vocal chords and she ha...

13 February 2012
03:13 GMT

Grammys 2012: The Winners

The 2012 Grammy Awards will go down in history as the “Adele Awards.” The British singer capped off a rather desolate 2011 (health-wise) with the most amazing beginning for a new year: she won 6 out of 6 awards. Adele was nominated in 6 major categories at the Grammys and, contrary to even the most optimi...

13 February 2012
02:51 GMT

Grammys 2012: Jennifer Hudson's Beautiful Whitney Houston Tribute

Last night's Grammy Awards were marred by tragedy, as diva Whitney Houston passed away just hours before. Jennifer Hudson paid her a very touching and beautiful tribute during the awards gala. Hudson, a longtime vocal fan of Whitney's, took to the stage during the Grammys and performed one of her most iconi...

13 February 2012
02:29 GMT

Whitney Houston Has Died

Legendary singer Whitney Houston was found dead in her room at the Beverly Hilton Hotel just hours ago. Police have launched an investigation into the possible cause of death, but an overdose seems likely. Whitney was just 48 years old and was one of the greatest voices of our times. The singer was in town for tonigh...

12 February 2012
03:18 GMT

More Adele on 60 Minutes: Weight Issues, Grammys Comeback

Tomorrow, before the Grammys Awards 2012, where she’s set to make her comeback to live performing, Adele will be seen on 60 Minutes, in a pre-taped interview with Anderson Cooper. Previews for the segment have already been released, as we also informed you on a couple of previous occasions. Now, CBS has...

11 February 2012
05:14 GMT

Adele Sings to Anderson Cooper on 60 Minutes – Video

Adele is poised to make her grand comeback at the Grammys 2012, this Sunday. However, if you're a fan and you're itching to know how she sounds after her throat surgery, here's your chance. As we also informed you yesterday, Adele sat down with Anderson Cooper for a segment on 60 Minutes. Besides t...

10 February 2012
11:12 GMT

Grammys 2012: Chris Brown Working on “Over the Top” Performance

One of the performers at Sunday's Grammy 2012 Awards will be Chris Brown, word online has it. Official confirmation is still pending but, for what it's worth, various media outlets claim he's determined to make his performance one that would be impossible to forget. The highlight of the evening will ...

10 February 2012
03:02 GMT

Adele on 60 Minutes – Video Preview

With the Grammys 2012 around the corner and Adele's highly anticipated comeback performance the highlight of the evening, she's literally the woman of the hour. So, here's a treat for you. Adele sat down with Anderson Cooper for her first interview since getting surgery on her vocal chords. The 60 ...

9 February 2012
11:36 GMT

Adele on Her Weight: I Represent the Majority of Women

Adele had a very difficult 2011 but, her health problems now taken care of, she's getting ready for a spectacular 2012. People is the first magazine to speak to the singer since undergoing surgery on her vocal chords. The preview online version of the latest issue of the mag, which brings a full interview with...

9 February 2012
04:23 GMT

Adele Confirms Grammys 2012 Performance

Adele fans, set your calendars for February 12: the singer will perform at the Grammys 2012, as speculated before. She's just confirmed the excellent news on her Twitter. In late 2011, Adele underwent throat surgery after suffering from recurrent hemorrhage. She's been on vocal rest ever since and canceled ...

1 February 2012
08:40 GMT

Adele Hopes to Perform at the Grammys 2012

Come February 12, 2012, the crème de la crème in the music industry will gather under the same roof to celebrate the best in 2011: the Grammy Awards will take place. A new report suggests the main “event” of the night will be Adele's appearance. As her fans from across the world must a...

10 January 2012
04:38 GMT

Rihanna's Explosive Performance at Grammys 2012 Nominations Show

Rihanna scored no less than five nominations at the Grammys 2012, so she has every reason to be thrilled and happy. She also performed during the nominations show, a few hours ago, live from London's O2 Arena. As we also informed you earlier today, the Grammys noms were announced a short while back in a live sho...

1 December 2011
10:45 GMT

Lady Gaga Owns the Night at Grammys 2012 Nominations Show

We know the nominees for the Grammys 2012, now it's time to talk about the performances. During the ceremony that named the contenders in the biggest categories for the upcoming awards show, various artists took to the stage to perform. Lady Gaga was one of them and, according to her Little Monsters, the best. N...

1 December 2011
08:46 GMT

Grammys 2012: Nominations Announced

It's that time of the year again: the nominations for the Grammys 2012 have just been announced in a live ceremony. The prestigious awards show will air live on February 12, 2012 on CBS but, first, make sure you know who you're rooting for.British singer Adele and Kanye West are clearly the favorites of the...

1 December 2011
06:58 GMT


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