Grammys change rules for best new artist category

Lady Gaga’s exclusion from the best new artist category at this year’s Grammys has caused the Recording Academy to change eligibilty requirements for the next ceremony.

The change was announced Wednesday.

Although Lady Gaga was the most popular new artist of 2009, she was ineligible for a best new artist nomination. Her hit “Just Dance” had been nominated in 2008, before she was a platinum-selling act, and previous Grammy nominees can’t be nominated for best new artist.

The rule change allows previous Grammy nominees to be eligible, as long as the artist hasn’t released an entire album and doesn’t win.

Toni Braxton “Woman” music video premiere!

R&B diva Toni Braxton just released her fourth music video for “Woman” from her new album ‘Pulse’.

The video is ok….Toni’s looks make it easier to watch.

What do you think of the video?

The Top 10 Singles And Albums On iTunes

Eminem and Usher take the top two spots on the iTunes singles sales chart, and Godsmack and Deftones have the top two best selling albums last week.

What do you think of the top music on iTunes? Do people have bad taste in music lately??

iTunes’ top 10 selling singles and albums of the week ending May 10, 2010:
Singles:
1. “Not Afraid,” Eminem
2. “OMG (feat. will.i.am),” Usher
3. “My First Kiss (feat. Ke$ha),” 3OH!3
4. “Airplanes (feat. Hayley Williams of Paramore),” B.o.B.
5. “Total Eclipse of the Heart (feat. Jonathan Groff),” Glee Cast
6. “Your Love Is My Drug,” Ke$ha
7. “Young Forever (feat. Mr. Hudson),” Jay-Z
8. “Alejandro,” Lady GaGa
9. “Break Your Heart (feat. Ludacris),” Taio Cruz
10. “Hey, Soul Sister,” Train
Albums:
1. “The Oracle,” Godsmack
2. “Diamond Eyes,” Deftones
3. “B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray,” B.o.B
4. “The Fame Monster (standard),” Lady GaGa
5. “Glee — The Music, Vol. 3 — Showstoppers,” Glee Cast
6. “Pass the Jar — Zac Brown Band and Friends (From the Fabulous Fox Theatre In Atlanta),” Zac Brown Band
7. “Court Yard Hounds,” Court Yard Hounds
8. “Need You Now,” Lady Antebellum
9. “The Generous Mr. Lovewell,” MercyMe
10. “Live At the Troubadour,” James Taylor, Carole King

Paulina Rubio Is Expecting Her First Child

Grammy nominated Mexican singing sensation, Paulina Rubio has announced she’s pregnant.

This will be Paulina’s first child with PR executive husband Nicolas Vallejo Najera. The couple wed in 2007.

Paulina Rubio, who is 38 years old, broke the news on her Twitter page and she could barely contain her excitement.

She writes, “Life has a new meaning… guys, I want to confess with great excitement your (sic) going to be aunts/uncles!!! I am going to be a mom!!!!”

Do you remember the hit she had in the US “Don’t Say Goodbye”?? Check out the music video below!

Chris Brown To Host A Benefit Concert For Haiti

New York (AP) – Chris Brown will headline and host a benefit concert in Virginia next month. “Virginia Stand Up! A Call to Action” will be held May 15 at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond. Performers will include Trey Songz, Keri Hilson, T-Pain, Mario and Ryan Leslie.

The 20-year-old R&B singer said in a statement Monday he wanted to personally contribute to the Haitian relief effort and support an organization that helps people in his home state. Proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross and the Central Virginia Foodbank.

Brown was sentenced last year to five years’ probation and six months of community labor after pleading guilty to felony assault. He was charged in an attack on his then-girlfriend Rihanna hours before the 2009 Grammys.

Jenna Jameson To Launch A Career In Music?

Former porn star Jenna Jameson wants to take a break from acting and focus on a career in music. Some of you might not have known this but Jenna Jameson had a small part in Howard Stern’s “Private Parts” in the late 90′s. As we all know Jenna stepped away from making adult films to focus on booking gigs in mainstream films, but now she’s ready to lay down some tracks!

Jameson will be recording her debut album with producer Jud Mahoney.

She tells LadiezNight.com, “I got involved with singing early on while living in (Las) Vegas. I was a member of a play company that required everyone to sing and dance. I always loved dancing, and was classically trained, but singing was something I really never pursued. Now that I am finally pursuing it, I am extremely excited, and a little nervous. I do my best work when I’m nervous.”

She continued to say, “I’m not sure if this is going to be a second career, I think that depends on whether my fans accept me as a singer, and buy my music. So, I’m keeping my fingers crossed.”

I don’t know about you guys…..but I think Lady Gaga needs to watch out! Hahahah JKJK

Ricky Martin Comes Out Of The Closet!

Ricky Martin came out of the closet today!

In a tweet on Twitter in both Spanish and English, Ricky Martin said: “I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.”

Like we haven’t been speculating this!

Ricky Martin said he decided to reveal the truth after working on his memoirs helped him realize that he had to be free with himself, and not keep any more secrets.

“From the moment I wrote the first phrase I was sure the book was the tool that was going to help me free myself from things I was carrying within me for a long time. Things that were too heavy for me to keep inside,” he said. “Writing this account of my life, I got very close to my truth. And this is something worth celebrating.”

Ricky Martin did admit that one reason he kept his homosexuality hidden was because he was told by some that it would hurt his career. His career peaked in the U.S. after his release of his self-titled album in 1999. He had a couple huge hits like “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” and “Shake Your Bon-Bon.” Even though he didn’t have much success in the U.S. after he released this album he continued to have great success in the latin countries.

“Because all this advice came from people who I love dearly, I decided to move on with my life not sharing with the world my entire truth,” he said in his statement. “Allowing myself to be seduced by fear and insecurity became a self-fulfilling prophecy of sabotage. Today I take full responsibility for my decisions and my actions.”

Shakira Has Therapy Due To Her Body Image Issues

Shakira may have a bangin body but the singer spends quite a lot of time speaking with her therapist about her body image issues.

She said: “It helped me so much with every aspect of my life, from body image to relationships. My therapist told me why I behaved in certain ways and not to feel so pressured. It’s incredibly liberating to spend an hour talking to someone and not caring about what you sound like. It’s about understanding myself. Sometimes I’ll speak to my therapist for an hour a day. It’s become part of my routine.”

We’re not the only ones that wish certain parts of our bodies looked different.

She told Fabulous magazine: “All through my 20s I spent more time worrying about what I didn’t have than thinking about what I did have. I wished I was taller, had longer legs, slimmer hips, a smaller bottom, even straighter hair. I’m just like all women – we’re born to criticise ourselves.

“I’ve worked my butt off to look like this. I’ve achieved the body I have now through hard work and careful eating. I’ve worked out every day, either running, doing gym work or dancing.

Let’s just say hard work pays off!!

Happy Birthday Carrie Underwood!

Happy Birthday Carrie Underwood! The American Idol winner turned country-singing-superstar turns 27 today!!!

I don’t think she needs any birthday presents. She’s sold over 10 Million albums, that’s rewarding enough!

Jennifer Lopez Parts Ways With Her Record Label

Jennifer Lopez has left her longtime record label, Sony Epic Records. Her latest album, Love?, was supposed to be released in April. Now it appears that Love? (Her seventh studio album) could never be released. .

Jennifer’s manager Benny Medina says in a statement: “Jennifer had a wonderful relationship with the Sony Music Group, and they have shared many successes together, but the time was right to make a change that best serves the direction of her career as an actress and recording artist. She is grateful and appreciative to everyone at Sony for all that they accomplished together.”

Maybe Mrs. Lopez shouldn’t have put her career on hold? That means she wouldn’t have had her twins, Max in Emme in 2009 though.

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