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Taylor Swift Gets Ready For Grammy Nominations Concert

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 19:00:00 +1900

Access is backstage with country sensation Taylor Swift as she rehearses hosting duties for the 2009 Grammy Award Nominations Concert, airing December 3, 2008 on CBS.

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Grammys ready to nominate music's best

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 18:57:38 +1900

The music business is ready to celebrate. Tonight CBS will air a concert that's also serving as the Grammy nomination announcement. It's a chance to glitter during a time when the industry is trying to figure out its next move.

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RIP - Odetta 1930 - 2008

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 15:24:00 +1900

She influenced Bob Dylan , Joan Baez and Janis Joplin . She was a folk pioneer. She is undoubtedly responsible for so many of the sounds we hear in popular music today. Her name is Odetta ; the legendary singer died yesterday at age 77. Despite battling heart disease and failing health, Odetta never stopped rocking, performing 60 concerts in the last two years that featured 90-minute sets of solid singing. Odetta rose to prominence in the 1950s. Active in the civil rights movement , she sang at the March on Washington in August 1963, and was nominated for a Grammy the same year for Best Folk Recording. Her most recent Grammy nod was for 2005's Gonna Let It Shine . In 1965, she recorded an album of Bob Dylan covers called Odetta Sings Dylan , an ironic tribute on the part of a singer who inspired Dylan himself so much that in a 1978 Playboy interview, Dylan said "the first thing that turned me on to folk singing was Odetta." He said when he heard an early Odetta album in a record ...

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ShowBiz Minute: Odetta, Beyonce, Grammys

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 15:00:52 +1900

Folk singer Odetta has died; Beyonce is the first star confirmed for the Essence Music Festival; Grammy nominees announced. (Dec. 3)

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Call hitmaker cheesy, but he's 'very rich'

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 14:13:20 +1900

The title of record producer David Foster's memoir says it all: "Hitman." It's not an overstatement: Foster has produced Whitney Houston, Barbra Streisand and Josh Groban, won 15 Grammys and helped create several No. 1s. He examines his life with CNN's Shanon Cook.

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The 2009 Grammy Nominees Revealed ... Probably, In Bigger Than The Sound

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 13:00:00 +1900

We see Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Lil Wayne and others getting this year's nods. By James Montgomery Grammy predictions for 2009 Photo: MTV News If, at some point today, you feel one side of your body go numb, have trouble walking, and/or are overcome with the desire to hear Herbie Hancock covering Joni Mitchell songs, well, chances are you've just got a severe case of Grammy Fever. Either that, or you are having a stroke. If it's the former, you are not alone. On Wednesday night (December 3), in much-hyped live concert on CBS, the nominees for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards will be announced, and the excitement is palpable. There is electricity in the air — seriously, reach out and touch it! — and a buzz in the streets. People are overcome with joy and crippling paralysis. At the same time. Cars are driving off the road. Dogs are walking themselves. It's bedlam, I tell you ... bedlam ! Actually, I'm exaggerating. Not many people really care about the ...

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Grammy nominations hit prime-time with TV special (AP)

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 08:15:53 +1900

AP - In an era where awards shows are as commonplace as reality shows, even the top-tier events are finding it hard to stand out.

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Grammy nominations hit prime-time with TV special (AP)

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 08:07:19 +1900

AP - In an era where awards shows are as commonplace as reality shows, even the top-tier events are finding it hard to stand out.

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Taylor Swift Reveals Extravagant Birthday Demands: Glasses, Cards And A Party For Her Crew

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 07:09:00 +1900

After selling a million-plus albums and performing for the Grammy nominations show, the teen has simpler needs. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Yasmine Richard Taylor Swift Photo: MTV News Taylor Swift is never one to hide her emotions. These days, she's developing quite a reputation for sharing her feelings about everything — boys, clothes, music — even if it gets her into trouble. Fortunately, we're pretty sure that talking about her birthday (December 13) won't be one of those instances. "I'm so excited," she told MTV News at the rehearsal for the Grammy Announcement Concert on Tuesday. "I'm turning 19. ... It's not 18; it's not 21. But it's going to be fun. It's the last year of my teens." Swift plans to throw a combination birthday bash and holiday party to celebrate the end of her teen years. "I am having a party with my band and my crew," she said. "A year-end, you-guys-are-awesome party." The country star only wants simple gifts for ...

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Taylor Swift Prepares for Grammy Nomination Concert

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 06:02:00 +1900

ET talks to country singer Taylor Swift about co-hosting a special TV concert that will reveal this year's Grammy Award nominations. Taylor will share co-hosting duties with Mariah Carey and LL Cool J at tonight's event at L.A.'s Nokia Theatre. "The Grammy Nominations Concert Live: Countdown to Music's Biggest Night" airs on CBS tonight at 9 p.m. and will feature performances from B.B. King , John Mayer , Foo Fighters and Celine Dion .

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Grammys: The anniversary party is over. Time to get risky.

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 03:16:56 +1900

It's time for the Grammys to leave the past in its museum display cases. >

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Christian rockers Red guided by "Instinct" (Reuters)

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 02:46:43 +1900

Reuters - In an interesting clash of inspiration that combines "The Divine Comedy" and a highway accident, Red's sophomore album, "Innocence & Instinct," echoes the emotional ups and downs the Grammy Award-nominated rock act has experienced over the last two years.

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Culture plays countermelody at new Grammy Museum

Wed, 3 Dec 2008 02:07:18 +1900

The Pixies, Itzhak Perlman, Ludacris, Brad Paisley, Madonna and Yo-Yo Ma typically wouldn't share a marquee, but they're in perfect ...

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Grammy Museum takes a broad, hands-on approach

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 23:20:50 +1900

The Recording Academy's Grammy Museum doesn't officially open its doors to the public until Saturday, but a Tuesday morning preview >

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Sugarland, Carrie and country album front-runners

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 18:08:48 +1900

Will the Grammys get a little more country this year? >

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Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Queen music enters Grammy Hall Of Fame

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 16:57:54 +1900

Music including Jimi Hendrix's rendition of 'The Star Spangled Banner', Queen's 1977 single 'We are the Champions/We Will Rock You' and The Police's 1983 album 'Synchronicity' has been added to the Grammy Hall Of Fame.

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Grammy Museum tuning up

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 02:00:00 +1900

Music News: Only 5 statuettes to be on display at opening -- The Grammy Museum in the L.A. Live complex, which opens to the public Saturday, has an important closeup Wednesday: CBS' Grammy Awards nominations concert is timed to give a significant plug to the Recording Academy's newest project in addition to its annual honors.

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FOX411: Sir Elton Winehouse?

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:30:20 +1900

Elton John is going to make his next album with Grammy award-winning producer Mark Ronson, who has worked with Amy Winehouse and Lily Allen.

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A Night Out With | Ne-Yo: Singing Outside the Box

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 05:25:55 +1900

Hanging out with Ne-Yo, the Grammy-winning recording artist. >

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FOX411: Is Mariah Carey Expecting?

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 13:28:04 +1900

Is Mariah Carey expecting something? Yes! Grammy nominations. But what about a baby? It seems not, at least for the moment.

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Ohio man guilty of killing friend of rapper T.I.

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 20:59:35 +1900

A Cincinnati man has been found guilty of murder in the 2006 shooting the friend of Grammy Award-winning rapper T.I.

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Star-studded Affair Honors CNN's 'Heroes'

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 08:05:00 +1900

Some of Hollywood's biggest stars joined CNN's Anderson Cooper for a tribute to ordinary Americans making extraordinary contributions in their communities and beyond. Among those performing at the event, held at Hollywood's Kodak Theatre, were Grammy-winning artists Christina Aguilera , Alicia Keys and John Legend . Award presenters included Kate Beckinsale , Jessica Biel , Cameron Diaz , Salma Hayek , Terrence Howard , Selena Gomez , Hugh Jackman , John Krasinski , Lucy Liu , Meg Ryan and Forest Whitaker .

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Ohio man guilty of killing friend of rapper T.I.

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:55:11 +1900

AP - A Cincinnati man has been found guilty of murder in the 2006 shooting the friend of Grammy Award-winning rapper T.I.

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Ohio man guilty of killing friend of rapper T.I. (AP)

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:55:11 +1900

AP - A Cincinnati man has been found guilty of murder in the 2006 shooting the friend of Grammy Award-winning rapper T.I.

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Ohio man guilty of killing friend of rapper T.I. (AP)

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 07:55:11 +1900

AP - A Cincinnati man has been found guilty of murder in the 2006 shooting the friend of Grammy Award-winning rapper T.I.

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Estelle, Leona and the record of the year front-runners

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 02:16:01 +1900

While Grammy voters went with a vaunted industry artist in its top prize this year, giving Herbie Hancock the album of the year trophy, record of the year skewed younger. >

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John Mayer to Perform After Grammy Noms

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:01:01 +1900

The singer will give a one-hour concert to celebrate the opening of new music museum. John Maye r is set to take a break from wooing girlfrien Jennifer Aniston on Dec. 3 to perform a one-hour concert after this year's Grammy nominations are...

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Mariah Carey enters Oscar race

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 19:00:06 +1900

Mariah Carey has no trouble topping the charts or winning Grammys. But one arena she's yet to conquer is the film world. >

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Amy Winehouse Back in the Hospital

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:58:29 +1900

Amy Winehouse is back in the hospital. The singer, 25, was admitted to the London Clinic on Sunday after a bad reaction to medication, her rep tells The Associated Press. The Grammy winner -- who was treated earlier this year at the London Clinic for drug problems -- was hospitalized in June for a severe lung ailment. She was treated again in October for tests on her chest and lungs. See photos of Amy Winehouse and other stars with shockingly bad hair. On Monday, a British court rejected an appeal by Winehouse's husband, Blake Fielder-Civil , against his sentence for assault and obstructing justice. The judges urged him to continue making progress at a drug rehabilitation center.

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Amy Winehouse Back In Hospital

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 13:00:38 +1900

LONDON — Amy Winehouse's spokesman says the troubled singer is being treated at a clinic following a reaction to medication. Chris Goodman says Winehouse was admitted to the London Clinic on Sunday. He declined to identify the medication that caused the reaction. The 25-year-old Grammy winner has a history of drug problems and has been in and out of hospitals this year. On Monday, a British court rejected an appeal by Winehouse's husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, against his sentence for assault and obstructing justice. The judges urged him to continue making progress at a drug rehabilitation center.

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B'klyn songwriter muddies Waters

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:08:15 +1900

A Grammy-winning Brooklyn songwriter is suing oddball director John Waters for not only stealing his song "Santa Claus is a Black Man" - but making fun of it too.

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Christina Aguilera's New Milestone!

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:33:00 +1900

It wasn't that long ago that Christina Aguilera gave birth to son Max , now 10 months old, and, now, the Grammy Award-winning singer tells Usmagazine.com that his latest accomplishments are making her proud. "He is so close to walking now, it's crazy," Aguilera told the Web site at the Target "A Night of Music" event in L.A. on Sunday. "He is a mover and shaker," Aguilera continues. "He is constantly moving, constantly banging on things. I don't know what that means; maybe he is a drummer in the making, I don't know. He is just so much fun and I have the best time with him. Every single day is a way for me to see life through brand new eyes. It really is an incredible thing for me every day."

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Grammy countdown: Metallica, Coldplay and rock album front-runners

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:44:26 +1900

Grammy voters may be challenged when it comes to naming a best rock album at the 2009 ceremony, which is set for Feb. 8. >

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Grammy countdown: The ways in which we were wrong

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 19:43:47 +1900

Grammy voters may be challenged when it comes to naming a best rock album at the 2009 ceremony, which is set for Feb. 8. >

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Following Emerging Trend, Kanye West Debuts New Album Online

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 02:53:28 +1900

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Another top artist is premiering music online. MySpace Music exclusively debuted Kanye West's much-anticipated forthcoming album, "808s & Heartbreak" earlier today. Fans are able to stream the album in its entirety for free on MySpace Music. This official premiere comes days before the album hits stores on Monday, November 24. Kanye West's MySpace profile features the latest music, videos and news. "808s & Heartbreak," West's fourth album, is set to follow the pace set by his first three land-mark #1 releases - 2004's "The College Dropout," 2005's "Late Registration" and last year's "Graduation." The first two albums generated a total of six Grammy Awards, including consecutive wins for Best Rap Album of 2004 and 2005, and Best Rap Song of 2004 ("Jesus Walks") and 2005 ("Diamonds From Sierra Leone").

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The Fray, 'You Found Me'

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 14:45:00 +1900

Most acts look at ABC's "Grey's Anatomy" as a potential launching pad, but the introduction of the Fray's new single during a commercial break promoting the network's jumped-the-shark "Lost" on Nov. 20 represents a switcheroo: a TV event for fans to tune in to their first exposure of the Grammy Award-nominated quartet's sophomore effort (and then immediately purchase the song on iTunes).

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Rihanna Lights Up The Stage

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 08:17:00 +1900

Music superstar Rihanna took the stage on Thursday night showing off a bold and edgy new look -- why was the 20-year-old singer surrounded by smoke and flames? The Grammy Award winner set the stage on fire in punk-rock plaid, jeans and black shades while rehearsing for the American Music Awards at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Catch Rihanna and music’s biggest stars at the AMAs, Nov. 23 on ABC.

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