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Eighties pop singer Rick Astley has become the surprise contender for best act ever at this year's MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool. The star, who has never been nominated in the history of the event, is up against U2, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Green Day and Tokio Hotel. The ... [link]

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Rickrolling pays off!
Published 10/2/2008 by accidentalsexiness at Accidental Sexiness
... The “Rickrolling” craze is finally paying off for British pop singer Rick Astley.  He has become the surprise contender for best act ever at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool.  Astley, who has never been nominated in the history of the event is up against Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Green Day, U2, and Tokio Hotel. ...

Rickrolling pays off!
Published 10/2/2008 at OH NO!!
The “Rickrolling” craze is finally paying off for British pop singer Rick Astley. He has become the surprise contender for best act ever at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool. Astley, who has never been nominated in the history of the event is up against Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Green Day, U2, and Tokio Hotel. Click here to vote! Source and Source Sorry guys! Click here to vote! MTV Awards!

Early buzz: 'Fringe,' 'Watchmen,' Top Chef' and more
Published 10/2/2008 by Whitney Matheson at USATODAY.com - Pop Candy
... Cody 's new comedy series. - Here's a cool idea: Neil Gaiman is reading a different chapter from his new book at each stop on his book tour and posting the video online . - Who are the coolest film presidents ? - Here's a fake poster for Vincent Chase 's fake Entourage movie, Smoke Jumpers . (Looks pretty awful, doesn't it?) - The Huckleberry Hound Show debuted 50 years ago today . - An MTV Europe award for "best act ever" could go to ... Rick Astley ? - Michael Bay 's (fake) Twitter feed is getting some traction. - And ...

Vote For Rick!
Published 10/2/2008 by Perez Hilton at Celebrity gossip juicy celebrity rumors Hollywood gossip blog from Perez Hilton
The Rickrolling comeback kid, Rick Astley, has been shortlisted for a 2008 MTV Europe Music Award. This is the first time EVER that Rick's been nominated for a moon man. He faces Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Tokio Hotel, Green Day, and the King of Ireland's band, U2 , for this year's "Best Act Ever" Award. Click here to vote for Rick! We are! We're sooo excited to be part of ...

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