Rihanna Respects Lady Gaga
December 8, 2009 by iMusicDaily
Filed under Breakout Artist, Celebrity, Music, photo, Video
Rihanna is singing the praises of fellow songstress Lady Gag
The Barbadian beauty is impressed with electro-pop princess’ groundbreaking sound and counts herself among the “Poker Face” star’s admirers, telling MTV News:
“She has a very bold, fearless image.”
The “Umbrella” singer continued: “I have to say, I have so much respect for original artists who aren’t afraid to do what they want to do. That’s what I respect most, so she’s awesome.”
Earlier this week, Motown music legend Smokey Robinson also praised Gaga, following her five Grammy nominations. “I enjoy her music. So I think that she’s unique. Unique always has a chance.”
2010 Grammy Awards Nominations Complete List Of Nominees
December 3, 2009 by iMusicDaily
Filed under Celebrity, Music
The nominees for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards are in, and Beyonce is leading the pack. The “Sasha Fierce” hitmaker earned a total of 10 Grammy nominations during “The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night” event hosted by LL Cool J on Wednesday night.
Beyonce is up for Album of the Year for her 2008 LP I Am … Sasha Fierce, Song of the Year for her mega-hit “Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It),” and “Record of the Year for her ballad “Halo.” Nipping at her heels is country sweetie Taylor Swift, who was close behind with eight nominations, including Album, Song, and Record of the Year.
The Black Eyed Peas tied with Maxwell and Kanye West for a total of six nominations each.
Winner will be announced in the 2010 Grammy Awards ceremony at The Staples Center in Los Angeles on Jan. 31, 2010.
SONG OF THE YEAR
Beyonce – “Single Ladies”
Lady Gaga – “Poker Face”
Maxwell – “Pretty Wings”
Kings of Leon – “Use Somebody”
Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me.”
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
Beyonce – “I Am … Sasha Fierce”
Black Eyed Peas’ “The E.N.D.”
Lady Gaga – “The Fame”
Taylor Swift – “Fearless”
Dave Matthews Band – “Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King.”
RECORD OF THE YEAR
Beyonce – “Halo”
Black Eyes Peas – “I Gotta Feeling”
Kings of Leon – “Use Somebody”
Lady Gaga – “Poker Face”
Taylor Swift – “You Belong With Me”
BEST COUNTRY PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS
Brooks & Dunn – “Cowgirls Don’t Cry”
Zac Brown Band – “Chicken Fried”
Lady Antebellum – “I Run To You”
Rascal Flatts “Here Comes Goodbye”
Sugarland – “It Happens”
BEST RAP SOLO PERFORMANCE
Drake – “Best I Ever Had”
Eminem – “Beautiful”
Jay-Z – “D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)”
Kid Cudi – “Day ‘N’ Nite”
Mos Def – “Casa Bey.”
BEST ROCK ALBUM
AC/DC – “Black Ice”
Eric Clapton & Steve Winwood – “Life from Madison Square Garden”
Green Day – “21st Century Breakdown”
Dave Matthews Band – “Big Whiskey and the GrooGrux King”
U2 – “No Line on the Horizon.”
BEST POP PERFORMANCE BY A DUO OR GROUP WITH VOCALS
Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling”
Bon Jovi – “We Weren’t Born to Follow”
The Fray – “Never Say Never”
Daryl Hall and John Oates’ “Sara Smile”
MGMT – “Kids”
Beyonce & Jay-Z’s “Crazy In Love” Named “Best Song Of The Decade”
November 27, 2009 by iMusicDaily
Filed under Celebrity, Collaboration, Music, Music Video, photo
Beyonce’s “Crazy In Love” has been voted the “Best Song of the Decade in a new poll from NME Magazine.
The 2003 single – which features the former Destiny’s Child star and her now husband, rapper Jay-Z – was released as the lead single from Beyonce’s debut solo album Dangerously in Love and went on to achieve massive success, reaching the top spot on the UK and US charts, and even landed Beyonce two Grammy awards.
Do you agree that this song is the best song of the decade??? Check out the music video for “Crazy in love” below.
Timbaland Cuts Chris Brown From Track
Disgraced R&B star Chris Brown’s comeback has been dealt another blow – hit-maker Timbaland has cut him from his new song.
The Kiss Kiss singer split the music world earlier this year when he pleaded guilty to beating up ex-girlfriend Rihanna during a fight on the eve of the Grammy Awards in February – and some peers have refused to work with the shamed star as a result of his actions.
Timbaland insists he’s not one – but he has cut Brown’s vocals from new tune The One I Love. And rapper D.O.E., who does appear on the track, tells TMZ.com the title had to be changed from Maniac because of the Brown controversy.
Timbaland’s manager, Marcus Spence, tells the website the decision to cut Brown from the track “was a creative decision for both parties.”
MILEY CYRUS & TAYLOR SWIFT TO DO A DUET AT THE GRAMMY’S
February 4, 2009 by Rob Steiner
Filed under Live, Music, TV
Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift broke the news yesterday on the Ryan Seacrest morning show on KIISFM. Taylor told Ryan that she knew when she was conceptualizing her performance for the show, she had to get Cyrus onboard.
“We all came to the consensus, ‘Wouldn’t it be cool if Miley was up there too?’ ” Swift told Ryan Seacrest when she and Cyrus called into his radio show on Tuesday morning (February 3). “And she said yes, and we’re really excited about it.”
The two will be singing Taylor’s song “Fifteen.”
“The lyrics are very inspiring,” Cyrus added about the song. “A lot of girls are inspired by us, so this song is us giving our advice. … This song is pretty perfect for the Grammys.”
Taylor and Miley have HUGE fan bases, so I’m guessing this was the Grammy’s attempt to get people to watch the show this coming weekend since no one seems to be tuning into awards shows lately…
