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Friday, February 17, 2012

Chris Brown Absurd Pick-Up Line

Newly Grammy winner Chris Brown may not feel the love right now as his detractors keep on pounding him. After his performance at the Grammys, some fellow artists and netizens went to Twitter and expressed their dismay why the Grammy allowed him to perform as if the beating incident with Rihanna never happened.

In a tweet posted by Brown, he said, "HATE ALL YOU WANT BECUZ [sic] I GOT A GRAMMY Now! That's the ultimate F--k OFF!" the said post was already erased by Brown.

On the other hand, there is a rumor that Chris Brown has a new pick-up line during the Grammy. An alleged line says, "Can I get your number? I promise I won't beat you."

In a statement by Brown, he has denied saying those words.

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Who is Esperanza Spalding?

Who is Esperanza Spalding?
One of the biggest controversies of the 53rd Grammy Awards is the winner of the Best New Artist Category. Teen star Justin Bieber went head-to-head with Drake, Florence and the Machine, Mumford & Sons and Esperanza Spalding. The shocking win went to Esperanza Spalding, making her the first jazz artist to win the award.

To those who don't know Esperanza Spalding. Here are some tidbits about her.

1. Born on 1984 in Portland, Oregon.
2. She was raised by her mom and brother.
3. Her mother is a mixture of Welsh, Hispanic, and Native American while his father is black.
4. She can play the upright bass, bass guitar, violin, oboe and the clarinet. She taught herself to play the violin.
5. She can sing in English, Spanish and Portuguese.

Anyway, here is one of her live performance.



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Monday, February 14, 2011

Grammys 2011 Winners List

Here are the winners of the 53rd Grammy Awards. Congratulations to all winners especially to Lady Antebellum and Lady Gaga which grabbed most awards! Who is Esperanza Spalding???

Grammys 2011 Winners List

Album of the Year: The Suburbs, Arcade Fire
Record of the Year: "Need You Now," Lady Antebellum
Rap Album: Recovery, Eminem
New Artist: Esperanza Spalding
Song of the Year: "Need You Now," Lady Antebellum

POP:
Pop Vocal Album: Lady Gaga, The Fame Monster
Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Train, "Hey, Soul Sister (Live)"
Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Michael Bublé, Crazy Love
Female Pop Vocal Performance: Lady Gaga, "Bad Romance," The Fame Monster
Male Pop Vocal Performance: Bruno Mars, "Just The Way You Are," Doo-Wops & Hooligans
Pop Collaboration With Vocals: "Imagine," Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No 1, Jeff Beck & Oumou Sangare, The Imagine Project
Pop Instrumental Performance: "Nessun Dorma," Jeff Beck, Emotion & Commotion
Pop Instrumental Album: Take Your Pick, Larry Carlton & Tak Matsumoto

R&B:
Female R&B Vocal Performance: Fantasia, "Bittersweet," Back to Me
Male R&B Vocal Performance: Usher, "There Goes My Baby," Raymond V Raymond
R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Sade, "Soldier of Love," Soldier of Love
Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: John Legend & The Roots, "Hang On In There," Wake Up!
R&B Song: John Legend & The Roots, "Shine," Wake Up!
R&B Album: Wake Up!, John Legend & The Roots
Contemporary R&B Album: Raymond V Raymond, Usher

RAP:
Rap Song: Jay-Z & Alicia Keys, "Empire State of Mind," The Blueprint 3
Rap/Sung Collaboration: Jay-Z & Alicia Keys, "Empire State of Mind," The Blueprint 3
Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz, "On to the Next One," The Blueprint 3
Rap Solo Performance: Eminem, "Not Afraid," Recovery
Urban/Alternative Performance: "F*** You," Cee Lo Green

ROCK:
Rock Album: Muse, The Resistance
Solo Rock Vocal Performance: Paul McCartney, "Helter Skelter," Good Evening New York City
Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: The Black Keys, "Tighten Up," Brothers
Rock Song: "Angry World," Neil Young, Le Noise
Hard Rock Performance: New Fang, "Them Crooked Vultures," Them Crooked Vultures
Metal Performance: "El Dorado," Iron Maiden, The Final Frontier
Rock Instrumental Performance: Jeff Beck, "Hammerhead," Emotion & Commotion

COUNTRY:
Country Album: Lady Antebellum, Need You Now
Female Country Vocal Performance: Miranda Lambert, " The House That Built Me," Revolution
Male Country Vocal Performance: Keith Urban, "'Til Summer Comes Around"
Country Song: "Need You Now," Dave Haywood, Josh Kear, Charles Kelley & Hillary Scott, songwriters (Lady Antebellum) (Need You Now)
Country Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: Lady Antebellum, "Need You Now"
Country Instrumental Performance: Marty Stuart, "Hummingbyrd" (Ghost Train: The Studio B Sessions)
New Age Album:Miho: Journey to the Mountain, Paul Winter Consort
Contemporary Jazz Album:The Stanley Clarke Band, The Stanley Clarke Band
Jazz Vocal Album:Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee, Dee Dee Bridgewater

LATIN:
Latin Pop Album: Paraiso Express, Alejandro Sanz
Latin Rock, Alternative or Urban Album: El Existential, Grupo Fantasma
Tropical Latin Album: Viva La Tradición, Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Tejano Album: Recuerdos, Little Joe & La Familia
Norteño Album: Classic, Intocable
Banda Album: Enamórate De Mí, El Güero Y Su Banda Centenario

JAZZ:
Contemporary Jazz Album: The Stanley Clarke Band, The Stanley Clarke Band
Jazz Vocal Album: Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee, Dee Dee Bridgewater
Improvised Jazz Solo: "A Change Is Gonna Come," Herbie Hancock (The Imagine Project)
Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group: Moody 4B, James Moody
Large Jazz Ensemble Album: Live at Jazz Standard, Mingus Big Band
Latin Jazz Album: Chucho's Steps, Chucho Valdés and the Afro-Cuban Messengers

GOSPEL:
Gospel Performance: "Grace," BeBe & CeCe Winans, Still
Gospel Song: "It's What I Do," Jerry Peters & Kirk Whalum, songwriters (Kirk Whalum & Lalah Hathaway), The Gospel According to Jazz Chapter III
Rock or Rap Gospel Album: Hello Hurricane, Switchfoot
Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album: Love God. Love People, Israel Houghton
Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album: The Reason, Diamond Rio
Traditional Gospel Album: Downtown Church, Patty Griffin
Contemporary R&B Gospel Album: Still, BeBe & CeCe Winans

DANCE:
Dance Recording: "Only Girl (in the World)," Rihanna
Electronic/Dance Album: La Roux, La Roux

TRADITIONAL/ALTERNATIVE/WORLD:
Alternative Music Album: Brothers, The Black Keys
Americana Album: You Are Not Alone, Mavis Staples
Bluegrass Album: Mountain Soul II, Patty Loveless
Traditional Blues Album: Joined At The Hip, Pinetop Perkins & Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith
Contemporary Blues Album: Living Proof, Buddy Guy
Traditional Folk Album: Genuine Negro Jig, Carolina Chocolate Drops
Contemporary Folk Album: God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise, Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs
Hawaiian Music Album: Huana Ke Aloha, Tia Carrere
Native American Music Album: 2010 Gathering Of Nations Pow Wow: A Spirit's Dance, Various Artists
Zydeco or Cajun Music Album: Zydeco Junkie, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
Reggae Album: Before The Dawn, Buju Banton
Traditional World Music Album: Ali And Toumani, Ali Farka Touré & Toumani Diabaté
Contemporary World Music Album: Throw Down Your Heart, Africa Sessions Part 2: Unreleased Tracks, Béla Fleck
New Age Album: Miho: Journey to the Mountain, Paul Winter Consort

VISUAL MEDIA:
Short Form Music Video: "Bad Romance," Lady Gaga
Long Form Music Video: "When You're Strange," The Doors
Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books and Storytelling): The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Presents Earth (The Audiobook)
Musical Show Album: American Idiot (Featuring Green Day)
Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: Crazy Heart (Various Artists)
Score Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: Toy Story 3, Randy Newman, composer
Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media: "The Weary Kind" (From Crazy Heart), Ryan Bingham & T Bone Burnett, songwriters
Instrumental Composition: "The Path Among the Trees," Billy Childs, composer (Billy Childs Ensemble), Autumn: In Moving Pictures Jazz—Chamber Music Vol. 2
Instrumental Arrangement: "Carlos," Vince Mendoza, arranger (John Scofield, Vince Mendoza & Metropole Orkest), 54

CLASSICAL:
Engineered Album, Classical:Daugherty: Metropolis Symphony; Deus Ex Machina, Giancarlo Guerrero &Nashville Symphony Orchestra
Producer of the Year, Classical: David Frost
Classical Album:Verdi: Requiem, Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Chicago Symphony Chorus
Orchestral Performance:Daugherty: Metropolis Symphony; Deus Ex Machina, Nashville Symphony
Opera Recording:Saariaho: L'Amour De Loin, Deutsches Symphonie-Orchester Berlin
Choral Performance:Verdi: Requiem, Chicago Symphony Orchestra; Chicago Symphony Chorus
Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (With Orchestra):Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 23 & 24, Mitsuko Uchida (The Cleveland Orchestra)
Instrumental Soloist Performance (Without Orchestra): Paul Jacobs, Messiaen: Livre Du Saint-Sacrement
Chamber Music Performance:Ligeti: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2, Parker Quartet
Small Ensemble Performance:Dinastia Borja, Jordi Savall, conductor; Hespèrion XXI & La Capella Reial De Catalunya
Classical Vocal Performance:Sacrificium, Cecilia Bartoli (Giovanni Antonini; Il Giardino Armonico)
Classical Contemporary Composition: Michael Daugherty: Deus Ex Machina, Michael Daugherty (Giancarlo Guerrero), Daugherty: Metropolis Symphony
Classical Crossover Album:Christopher Tin: Calling All Dawns
Surround Sound Album:Britten's Orchestra, Michael Stern & Kansas City Symphony

CHILDREN:
Musical Album for Children: Tomorrow's Children, Pete Seeger with the Rivertown Kids and Friends
Spoken Word Album for Children: Julie Andrews' Collection of Poems, Songs, and Lullabies, Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton

OTHER:
Comedy Album: Lewis Black, Stark Raving Black
Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s): "Baba Yetu," Christopher Tin, Soweto Gospel Choir & Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Calling All Dawns
Recording Package: Brothers, The Black Keys
Boxed or Special Limited-Edition Package: Under Great White Northern Lights (Limited Edition Box Set), The White Stripes
Album Notes: Keep An Eye On The Sky, Big Star
Historical Album: The Beatles (The Original Studio Recordings), The Beatles
Engineered Album, Nonclassical: Battle Studies, John Mayer
Producer of the Year, Nonclassical: Danger Mouse
Remixed Recording, Nonclassical: "Revolver" (David Guetta's One Love Club Remix), Madonna

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Thursday, February 10, 2011

Grammys 2011 Nominees

Here are the official nominees for the 2011 Grammy Awards. Catch the Grammys on February 13.

Song of the Year
'Beg, Steal or Borrow', Ray LaMontagne
'Forget You', Cee-Lo
'The House That Built Me', Miranda Lambert
'Love the Way You Lie', Eminem Feat. Rihanna
'Need You Now', Lady Antebellum

Album of the Year
'The Suburbs', Arcade Fire
'Recovery', Eminem
'Need You Now', Lady Antebellum
'The Fame Monster', Lady Gaga
'Teenage Dream', Katy Perry

Best New Artist
Justin Bieber
Drake
Florence and the Machine
Mumford and Sons
Esperanza Spalding

Record of the Year
'Nothing on You', B.o.B. Feat. Bruno Mars
'Love the Way You Lie', Eminem Feat. Rihanna
'Forget You', Cee-Lo
'Empire State of Mind, Jay-Z Feat. Alicia Keys
'Need You Now', Lady Antebellum

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
'King of Anything', Sara Bareilles
'Halo (Live)', Beyoncé
'Chasing Pirates', Norah Jones
'Bad Romance', Lady Gaga
'Teenage Dream', Katy Perry

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
'Haven't Met You Yet', Michael Bublé
'This is It', Michael Jackson
'Whataya Want from Me', Adam Lambert
'Just the Way You Are', Bruno Mars
'Half of My Heart', John Mayer

Best Female Country Vocal Performance
'Satisfied', Jewel
'The House That Built Me', Miranda Lambert
'Swingin'', LeAnn Rimes
'Temporary Home', Carrie Underwood
'I'd Love to Be Your Last', Gretchen Wilson

Best Pop Performance by a Group or Duo with Vocals
'Don't Stop Believin' (Regionals Version)', 'Glee' cast
'The Only Exception', Paramore
'Babyfather', Sade
'Hey, Soul Sister (Live)', Train

Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals
'Airplanes, Part II', B.o.B., Eminem & Hayley Williams
'Imagine', Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No 1, Jeff Beck & Oumou Sangare
'If it Wasn't for Bad', Elton John & Leon Russell
'Telephone', Lady Gaga & Beyoncé
'California Gurls', Katy Perry & Snoop Dogg

Best Pop Vocal Album
'My World 2.0', Justin Bieber
'I Dreamed a Dream', Susan Boyle
'The Fame Monster', Lady Gaga
'Battle Studies', John Mayer
'Teenage Dream', Katy Perry

Best Country Song
'The Breath You Take', George Strait
'Free', Zac Brown Band
'The House That Built Me', Miranda Lambert
'I'd Love to Be Your Last', Gretchen Wilson
'If I Die Young', The Band Perry
'Need You Now', Lady Antebellum

Best Country Album
'Up on the Ridge', Dierks Bentley
'You Get What You Give', Zac Brown Band
'The Guitar Song', Jamey Johnson
'Need You Now', Lady Antebellum
'Revolution', Miranda Lambert

Best Rock Song
'Angry World', Neil Young
'Little Lion Man', Mumford & Sons
'Radioactive', Kings Of Leon
'Resistance', Muse
'Tighten Up', The Black Keys

Best Rock Album
'Emotion & Commotion', Jeff Beck
'The Resistance', Muse
'Backspacer', Pearl Jam
'Mojo', Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers
'Le Noise', Neil Young

Best R&B Song
'Bittersweet', Fantasia
'Finding My Way Back', Jaheim
'Second Chance', El DeBarge
'Shine', John Legend & The Roots
'Why Would You Stay', Kem

Best R&B Album
'The Love & War Masterpeace', Raheem DeVaughn
'Back To Me', Fantasia
'Another Round', Jaheim
'Wake Up!', John Legend & The Roots
'Still Standing', Monica

Best Contemporary R&B Album
'Graffiti', Chris Brown
'Untitled', R. Kelly
'Transition', Ryan Leslie
'The ArchAndroid', Janelle Monáe
'Raymond V Raymond', Usher

Best Rap Song
'Empire State Of Mind, Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
'Love the Way You Lie', Eminem & Rihanna
'Not Afraid, Eminem
'Nothin' On You', B.o.B & Bruno Mars
'On To The Next One',Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz

Best Rap Album
'The Adventures of Bobby Ray', B.o.B
'Thank Me Later', Drake
'Recovery', Eminem
'The Blueprint 3', Jay-Z
'How I Got Over', The Roots

Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media
'Crazy Heart', Various Artists
'Glee: The Music, Volume 1', 'Glee' Cast
'Treme', Various Artists
'True Blood-Volume 2', Various Artists
'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse', Various Artists.

For a complete list of 2011 Grammy nominees, please visit Grammy.com.

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Taylor Swift and Beyonce Big Winners of 2010 Grammy's

Taylor Swift and Beyonce Big Winners of 2010 Grammy's
It was the year of the Fearless, Taylor Swift when she bagged three major awards of this year's Grammy Awards. And her album Fearless was the best selling album of 2009. I have a feeling that her big win this week can make her Fearless album back on top. It is very impressive that until this time her album is on the Top 10 of the Billboard's Album Charts. Aside from Taylor Swift, Beyonce bagged many awards, four actually.

Performances of the night was awesome. I especially like Pink and Lady Gaga's performances. Pink looked so naked but she carried it anyway.

Anyway, here are the winners of the 2010 Grammy Awards:

Record of the Year: Kings Of Leon - 'Use Somebody'
Album of the Year: Taylor Swift - 'Fearless'
Song of the Year: Beyonce Knowles - 'Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)'
Best New Artist: Zac Brown Band
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: Beyonce Knowles - 'Halo'
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: Jason Mraz - 'Make It Mine'
Best Pop Performance by a duo or group with vocals: Black Eyed Peas - 'I Gotta Feeling'
Best Pop Vocal Album: Black Eyed Peas - 'The END'
Best Dance Recording: Lady Gaga - 'Poker Face'
Best Electronic/Dance Album: Lady Gaga - 'The Fame'
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Michael Buble - 'Michael Buble Meets Madison Square Garden'
Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance: Bruce Springsteen - 'Working On A Dream'
Best Rock Performance by a duo or group with vocals: Kings Of Leon - 'Use Somebody'
Best Rock Song: Kings Of Leon - 'Use Somebody'
Best Rock Album: Green Day - '21st Century Breakdown'
Best Alternative Music Album: Phoenix - 'Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix'
Best R'n'B Song: Beyonce Knowles - 'Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)'
Best Contemporary R'n'B Album: Beyonce Knowles - 'I Am... Sasha Fierce'
Best Rap Solo Performance: Jay-Z - 'D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune)'
Best Rap Performance by a duo or group: Eminem, Dr Dre and 50 Cent - 'Crack A Bottle'
Best Rap Song: Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West - 'Run This Town'
Best Rap Album: Eminem - 'Relapse'
Best Country Song: Taylor Swift - 'White Horse'
Best Country Album: Taylor Swift - 'Fearless'
Best Short Form Music Video: The Black Eyed Peas - 'Boom Boom Pow'

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