LL Cool J to Host Grammys

Rapper and actor LL Cool J will be the first official host of the Grammy Awards in seven years, the Recording Academy said on Wednesday.

“I’m thrilled to be a part of music’s biggest night,” said the two-time Grammy award winning host. “I will always have fond memories of my first Grammy Awards and to now be hosting the Grammy show, in the company of so many other incredible artists, is a dream come true.”

LL Cool J, who has been the host of the Grammy nominations concert since its first live broadcast in 2008, is the first emcee of the awards program since 2005 when Queen Latifah headlined. Since then, music’s biggest night has not had a host.

The 54th annual Grammy Awards will be held on February 12 in Los Angeles, and broadcast live on CBS.

Academy Of Country Music Awards Recap

Last night at the Academy of Country Music Awards, Carrie Underwood made history by winning Entertainer of the Year for the second consecutive year in a row, making her the first female to ever win the award twice. Carrie was also given the Triple Crown award for her triple victory at last years ACMA awards.

Lady Antebellum who won three awards, taking home Single and Song of the year for their smash “Need You Now”, as well as Vocal Group of the Year.

Miranda Lambert also took home three awards; Video of the Year for her hit “White Liar”, Top Female Vocalist of the Year, and Album of the Year for her critically acclaimed chart topper Revolution.

Taylor Swift, who won big at every awards show last year, went home with zero awards even though she was nominated in five categories. Despite her losses, Taylor delivered a strong performance as she flew above the crowd. Who knew she could fly!

Check out Miranda Lambert performing ‘The House That Built Me” –

Check out Carrie Underwood performing ‘Temporary Home’ –

Check out Taylor Swift performing ‘Change’ –

For a complete list of winners, Read more

Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Black Eyed Peas, Lady Antebellum To Perform At The Grammy’s

Taylor Swift has been confirmed as one of the performers at the forthcoming 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Although it is still isn’t clear what song she will deliver on the special night, the country crooner is set to hit the coveted awards’ stage on January 31, 2010.

This won’t be her first Grammy performance. Back in 2008, she had made a duet with Miley Cyrus in a song called “Fifteen”. Beside performing, a source told People that the “Love Story” singer is also booked to hand out award at the event.

Joining Swift in the performers ensemble are Beyonce Knowles, Black Eyed Peas, Maxwell and country trio Lady Antebellum. As for other performers, they will be revealed later along with the announcement of presenters and special segments.

At the award which will be aired live from L.A.’s Staples Center on CBS from 8 P.M., the 20-year-old beauty who is romantically link to “Twilight” saga actor Taylor Lautner receives eight nods, including Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. Her nominations are second only to Knowles’ ten nominations.

Her nominations and performance at the Grammys aside, Taylor Swift was recently voted entertainer of the year by the Associated Press (AP). In a phone interview with AP, she shared her happiness over the new title, saying, “I am so honored and so excited. This was so unexpected, and I could not be more grateful.”

ABC Cancels Adam Lambert “Kimmel” & “New Year’s Rockin’ Eve” Performances

(Photo by F Micelotta/American Idol 2009/Getty Images for Fox)

For the second time since his controversial American Music Awards performance, ABC has cancelled an appearance by Adam Lambert, this time on the network’s late night program Jimmy Kimmel Live and the annual New Year’s Eve countdown, Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve.

“Yes, sadly friends, ABC has cancelled my appearances on Kimmel and NYE. don’t blame them. It’s the FCC heat … I AM doing Leno though. And lookin into something for NYE … It’ll all blow over. Let’s focus on being positive! ,” glam rocker Lambert, who finished as runner-up on American Idol in May, wrote on his Twitter account late Wednesday.

Lambert had been booked to perform on Kimmel’s outdoor stage Dec. 17 before his controversial performance at the Nov. 22 show.

Following his AMA performance in which he kissed his male keyboardist and exhibited suggestive choreography, ABC cut him from the Good Morning America lineup. He instead was invited to appear as a guest on CBS’ The Early Show.

Adam’s debut solo album, For Your Entertainment, is in stores now.

Adam Lambert Live on The CBS Early Show

(Photo by F Micelotta/American Idol 2009/Getty Images for Fox)

ABC’s loss is CBS’s gain!

ABC pulled Adam Lambert from Good Morning America following his performance on the American Music Awards Sunday night in fear that he may be too racy for morning television. CBS, recognizing a good opportunity, scooped up Adam to appear on The Early Show this morning and Lambert delivered a performance that will have people talking, once again, about his talent and not his display of sexuality at the AMAs.

Lambert performed ‘Whataya Want From Me?’ and ‘Music Again’ from his debut album For Your Entertainment.

You can check out his interview on The Early Show here –

Thanks to NeonLimeLight.com for the videos!

Ashlee Simpson Shares TMI About Pregnancy With Rachel Ray

Ashlee Simpson just filmed an interview with Rachel Ray, for the Rachel Ray show. She shared just a little too much personal information with Rachel if you ask me.

Simpson told Ray, “I could do the splits when I was nine months pregnant. I could put my leg over my head still. I used to be a ballerina.”

The show will air on September 15.

1 YEAR LATER – BRITNEY SPEARS

A year ago today, Britney Spears made a guest appearance on the CBS sitcom “How I Met Your Mother,” which boosted the show’s ratings.