Maxwell performed a tribute to Jackson during the special
(Grammy nominations)
Beyonce leads Grammy nominations with 10
By DERRIK J. LANG (AP) –
LOS ANGELES — Beyonce has enough Grammy nominations for her and Sasha Fierce.
The omnipresent diva garnered the most Grammy nominations on Wednesday night with 10 nods, including nominations for album of the year for "I Am ... Sasha Fierce," song of the year for her anthem "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)" and record of the year for "Halo."
Country crossover sensation Taylor Swift_ the year's best-selling artist outside of the late Michael Jackson — wasn't far behind Beyonce. The 19-year-old got eight nominations, including album of the year for her multiplatinum sophomore disc "Fearless," as well as song and record of the year for her hit, "You Belong With Me."
Swift, who has won everything from American Music Awards to Country Music Association trophies to that now-infamous MTV Video Music Award moonman, said her Grammy nominations represented the apex for her.
"To be recognized by the Grammys is the ultimate honor," said Swift in a telephone call shortly after finding out about her nominations. "The last couple of months has been a nonstop dream come true."
Another diva was also nominated in all three categories: Lady Gaga. The eccentric entertainer, who had five nominations overall, garnered a best album mention for her debut CD, "The Fame," while her "Poker Face" got nominations for record and song of the year.
Other nominees for album of the year included the Black Eyed Peas "The E.N.D." and Dave Matthews Band's "Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King."
The Black Eyed Peas were also nominated for record of the year for their feel-good song, "I Gotta Feeling," while the Kings of Leon were nominated for "Use Somebody."
The Kings of Leon hit was also nominated for song of the year, as well as Maxwell's comeback hit, "Pretty Wings."
The Black Eyed Peas, Maxwell and Kanye West got six nominations each, while Jay-Z and DJ David Guetta got five.
The country act the Zac Brown Band was nominated for best new artist, along with R&B siren Keri Hilson, rockers MGMT, the punk duo the Ting Tings and the rock group the Silversun Pickups. The year's most popular new artist, Lady Gaga, wasn't in the category because she wasn't eligible; her single "Just Dance" had been nominated last year, before she was a platinum-selling act; previous Grammy nominees can't be nominated in the category.
Recording Academy President Neil Portnow said that scenario won't likely happen again: "There will be some changes so that that particular situation won't repeat itself."
The nominations for the Grammys, to be held Jan. 31, were unveiled as part of a prime-time CBS special. It was the second year in a row that the Recording Academy revealed a handful of its 109 nominees during a televised concert; in the past, they had been announced during a morning news conference.
But Wednesday's special gave nominees the chance to perform, such as the Black Eyed Peas, who sang their ubiquitous hit, "I Gotta Feeling," as well as provided face time for CBS' stars, like LL Cool J, the rapper-actor who is the star of "NCIS: Los Angeles."
Maxwell performed a tribute to Jackson during the special; for Maxwell, the night was a culmination of his comeback after an eight-year layoff.
"This is very surreal for me. I'm not used to this," said Maxwell. "I've been throwing out my trash, buying my milk, and living in basic obscurity ... To come back and make a record based on my own living experiences and not on my desire to be No. 1 ... I feel like I've already won. If nothing comes of it it's already like the cherry on the cake for me."
Several celebs were highlighted in nonmusical categories. Jimmy Carter and Michael J. Fox were among those recognized for their spoken word albums while David Hyde Pierce and Ed Asner were both nominated for their children's spoken word albums. "Weird Al" Yankovic, Stephen Colbert, Patton Oswalt, Kathy Griffin, George Lopez and faux rock band Spinal Tap will vie for best comedy album.
CBS is a division of CBS Corp.
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Grammy Nominations: 10 Things You Didn't See On TV
Billboard -
4. The pressroom was full of queries about how the upcoming Grammy show would honor the late Michael Jackson. Rapper/actor LL Cool J suggested that the program should coordinate an extended version of the song "Billie Jean," featuring verses and dance moves performed by artists who were influenced by the King of Pop, including Usher, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown and even Bobby Brown. "That's what I think would be hot," LL Cool J said.
Jackson Kids Among "Most Fascinating" of 2009
LOS ANGELES
Michael Jackson's three children, reality TV mom of eight Kate Gosselin and former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin were picked Wednesday as some of the most fascinating people of 2009 -- according to Barbara Walters.
The ABC TV journalist will also spotlight shock-happy pop stars Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert, right-wing TV pundit Glenn Beck, filmmaker Tyler Perry, NFL quarterback Brett Favre and spurned South Carolina governor's wife Jenny Sanford in her "The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009" television special next week.
The annual show will include a profile of Jackson's children Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, 7, who is also known as Blanket.
It was not immediately clear whether the Jackson children, who were kept strictly shielded from the media before their father's death in June, will be interviewed for the show.
The 10th person on the list is being kept secret until the special airs on ABC on Dec 9. Last year that slot was filled by President Barack Obama.
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=9232492
Soul Voices Salute Michael Jackson In Purchase
Westchester.com -
Directed by pianist and composer Pete Malinverni, the Soul Voices Choir will perform a tribute to Michael Jackson, and an evening of music inspired by the ...
4 Jackson brothers reunite for A&E miniseries
The Associated Press -
But if you're a fan of Michael Jackson (always offstage but seldom out of mind), or even the observable members of the Jackson 5 — Marlon, Tito, ...
Magic Johnson talks going on tour with 'genius' Michael Jackson and brothers ... Examiner.com
R. Kelly Talks About His In-Concert Michael Jackson Tribute
MTV.com -
'Michael Jackson is one of the biggest reasons R. Kelly is in the game right now,' Kells says of honoring MJ. By Shaheem Reid R. Kelly concludes his recent ...
Stevie Wonder Breaks Down During Michael Jackson Tribute
The BoomBox (blog) -
Stevie Wonder and John Legend teamed up to perform Michael Jackson's 'The Way You Make Me Feel' at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary concert, ...
1997 - Janet Jackson got an injunction against Eric Leon Christian, who she claimed had been harassing her.
2001 - Michael Jackson's single "Cry" was released internationally.
2001 - Michael Jackson's album "Invincible" was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA.
2004 - Police raided Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch for a second time in search of evidence in the child-molestation case against him. The next day the police returned and asked Jackson to submit a DNA sample.
(Grammy nominations)
Beyonce leads Grammy nominations with 10
By DERRIK J. LANG (AP) –
LOS ANGELES — Beyonce has enough Grammy nominations for her and Sasha Fierce.
The omnipresent diva garnered the most Grammy nominations on Wednesday night with 10 nods, including nominations for album of the year for "I Am ... Sasha Fierce," song of the year for her anthem "Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)" and record of the year for "Halo."
Country crossover sensation Taylor Swift_ the year's best-selling artist outside of the late Michael Jackson — wasn't far behind Beyonce. The 19-year-old got eight nominations, including album of the year for her multiplatinum sophomore disc "Fearless," as well as song and record of the year for her hit, "You Belong With Me."
Swift, who has won everything from American Music Awards to Country Music Association trophies to that now-infamous MTV Video Music Award moonman, said her Grammy nominations represented the apex for her.
"To be recognized by the Grammys is the ultimate honor," said Swift in a telephone call shortly after finding out about her nominations. "The last couple of months has been a nonstop dream come true."
Another diva was also nominated in all three categories: Lady Gaga. The eccentric entertainer, who had five nominations overall, garnered a best album mention for her debut CD, "The Fame," while her "Poker Face" got nominations for record and song of the year.
Other nominees for album of the year included the Black Eyed Peas "The E.N.D." and Dave Matthews Band's "Big Whiskey and the Groogrux King."
The Black Eyed Peas were also nominated for record of the year for their feel-good song, "I Gotta Feeling," while the Kings of Leon were nominated for "Use Somebody."
The Kings of Leon hit was also nominated for song of the year, as well as Maxwell's comeback hit, "Pretty Wings."
The Black Eyed Peas, Maxwell and Kanye West got six nominations each, while Jay-Z and DJ David Guetta got five.
The country act the Zac Brown Band was nominated for best new artist, along with R&B siren Keri Hilson, rockers MGMT, the punk duo the Ting Tings and the rock group the Silversun Pickups. The year's most popular new artist, Lady Gaga, wasn't in the category because she wasn't eligible; her single "Just Dance" had been nominated last year, before she was a platinum-selling act; previous Grammy nominees can't be nominated in the category.
Recording Academy President Neil Portnow said that scenario won't likely happen again: "There will be some changes so that that particular situation won't repeat itself."
The nominations for the Grammys, to be held Jan. 31, were unveiled as part of a prime-time CBS special. It was the second year in a row that the Recording Academy revealed a handful of its 109 nominees during a televised concert; in the past, they had been announced during a morning news conference.
But Wednesday's special gave nominees the chance to perform, such as the Black Eyed Peas, who sang their ubiquitous hit, "I Gotta Feeling," as well as provided face time for CBS' stars, like LL Cool J, the rapper-actor who is the star of "NCIS: Los Angeles."
Maxwell performed a tribute to Jackson during the special; for Maxwell, the night was a culmination of his comeback after an eight-year layoff.
"This is very surreal for me. I'm not used to this," said Maxwell. "I've been throwing out my trash, buying my milk, and living in basic obscurity ... To come back and make a record based on my own living experiences and not on my desire to be No. 1 ... I feel like I've already won. If nothing comes of it it's already like the cherry on the cake for me."
Several celebs were highlighted in nonmusical categories. Jimmy Carter and Michael J. Fox were among those recognized for their spoken word albums while David Hyde Pierce and Ed Asner were both nominated for their children's spoken word albums. "Weird Al" Yankovic, Stephen Colbert, Patton Oswalt, Kathy Griffin, George Lopez and faux rock band Spinal Tap will vie for best comedy album.
CBS is a division of CBS Corp.
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Grammy Nominations: 10 Things You Didn't See On TV
Billboard -
4. The pressroom was full of queries about how the upcoming Grammy show would honor the late Michael Jackson. Rapper/actor LL Cool J suggested that the program should coordinate an extended version of the song "Billie Jean," featuring verses and dance moves performed by artists who were influenced by the King of Pop, including Usher, Justin Timberlake, Chris Brown and even Bobby Brown. "That's what I think would be hot," LL Cool J said.
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Jackson Kids Among "Most Fascinating" of 2009
LOS ANGELES
Michael Jackson's three children, reality TV mom of eight Kate Gosselin and former Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin were picked Wednesday as some of the most fascinating people of 2009 -- according to Barbara Walters.
The ABC TV journalist will also spotlight shock-happy pop stars Lady Gaga and Adam Lambert, right-wing TV pundit Glenn Beck, filmmaker Tyler Perry, NFL quarterback Brett Favre and spurned South Carolina governor's wife Jenny Sanford in her "The 10 Most Fascinating People of 2009" television special next week.
The annual show will include a profile of Jackson's children Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael II, 7, who is also known as Blanket.
It was not immediately clear whether the Jackson children, who were kept strictly shielded from the media before their father's death in June, will be interviewed for the show.
The 10th person on the list is being kept secret until the special airs on ABC on Dec 9. Last year that slot was filled by President Barack Obama.
http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory?id=9232492
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Soul Voices Salute Michael Jackson In Purchase
Westchester.com -
Directed by pianist and composer Pete Malinverni, the Soul Voices Choir will perform a tribute to Michael Jackson, and an evening of music inspired by the ...
****************************
4 Jackson brothers reunite for A&E miniseries
The Associated Press -
But if you're a fan of Michael Jackson (always offstage but seldom out of mind), or even the observable members of the Jackson 5 — Marlon, Tito, ...
Magic Johnson talks going on tour with 'genius' Michael Jackson and brothers ... Examiner.com
R. Kelly Talks About His In-Concert Michael Jackson Tribute
MTV.com -
'Michael Jackson is one of the biggest reasons R. Kelly is in the game right now,' Kells says of honoring MJ. By Shaheem Reid R. Kelly concludes his recent ...
Stevie Wonder Breaks Down During Michael Jackson Tribute
The BoomBox (blog) -
Stevie Wonder and John Legend teamed up to perform Michael Jackson's 'The Way You Make Me Feel' at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 25th Anniversary concert, ...
Today in
Michael Jackson History
1993 - Michael Jackson's single "Will You Be There?" was certified Gold. Michael Jackson History
1997 - Janet Jackson got an injunction against Eric Leon Christian, who she claimed had been harassing her.
2001 - Michael Jackson's single "Cry" was released internationally.
2001 - Michael Jackson's album "Invincible" was certified Gold and Platinum by the RIAA.
2004 - Police raided Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch for a second time in search of evidence in the child-molestation case against him. The next day the police returned and asked Jackson to submit a DNA sample.
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