During a discussion with the Associated Press, the creative chameleon spoke candidly about her motivation to film the showing, which was the undying support her fan base have shown her over the years.
Find out what she thinks of her Killer Bees’ never ending quest to defend her below…
To say the last year has been eventful for the Rapper T.I would be an understatement.
From being released from jail to scoring his very own VH1 Reality show, the last twelve months have certainly seen him enjoy numerous highs and a number of well publicized lows.
Now, he is using these experiences to lay the foundations for his eighth studio album, Trouble Man‘.
With the annual holiday season upon us, it’s only natural that labels have targeted this window for their biggest releases this year; few of such records are bigger than Rihanna and Mary J. Blige‘s latest efforts –‘Talk That Talk’ and ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues’.
Beacons of different generations, Rihanna is currently breathing out #1 singles, while Blige has seen the latter part of her career bring with it unsurmountable album sales.
And, as they prepare to duke it out on the Billboard 200 this week, we can’t but note how significant this “duel” of sorts is.
For, beyond it being the first “proper” Urban chart spar this year, it comes at a time when Ms. Fenty desperately needs to prove she can hold her own as an album seller (if the smoke she calls a career is to ever truly be legitimised). It comes at a time when Mary’s singles are struggling to do much on the Hot 100. And, above all, it comes at a time when the public are becoming more savvy and selective with who they spend their $$££ on.
So, in of course knowing that the real winner will always be Universal Music (who serve as the recording home for both ladies), we’re still keen to know…
Who will you be buying?
Disclaimer: Yes, we know Michael Jackson‘s ‘Immortal’ also hits stores today. However, as the biggest of MJ supporters, we’ll only pay attention when the estate give fans what they really want – new material. Not “re-imagined” versions of past hits. Please and thank you.
Citing her as an inspiration since she rose to fame back in 2008, Lady GaGa was one of the many entertainer’s shocked and stunned by the untimely passing of Amy Winehouse.
So now, during a promotional trip to the UK, the performer has paid her respects to her fellow entertainer. By reportedly spending time at her home hours ago.
The 2011 American Music Awards was certainly one of the year’s most electrifying events on the industry calender, with show-stopping performances from Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Mary J. Blige, among others.
While fans enjoyed stage blazing performances and shocking upsets in many-a-coveted category, the press room was abuzz behind the scenes with winners showing off their newest trophy case members.
Check out pics from the behind the scenes action below:
The 2011 American Music Awards was certainly one of the year’s most electrifying events on the industry calender, with show-stopping performances from Christina Aguilera, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry, to name a few.
The stars shine for one of music biggest nights – the 2011 American Music Awards! Set live from Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre, see the industry’s biggest stars just moments after they arrive to the scene. See and sound off on the fashion hits and misses below:
Beyonce wears many things well, the most obvious as of late being pregnancy. The mother to be glowed as she posed on the arrival carpet of the New York screening of her ‘Live at Roseland’ DVD.
For those who missed the VEVO premiere of the clip, you can check it out here!
With the AMA 2010 boasting the coveted award show’s lowest ratings in its history, they are undoubtedly hoping to rebound from the slump. In such, as the eagerly anticipated American Music Awards 2011 is set to get under-way live from Los Angeles’ Nokia Theatre in a few hours, That Grape Juice’s ‘AMA 2011: Your Shout!’ area goes live right now!
Tonight’s show hosts performances from Chris Brown, Mary J. Blige, Maroon 5, Christina Aguilera, Drake, Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, and many more. Undeniably one of popular music’s biggest calender nights, here you can post your views on anything and everything regarding the show.
Pre-Show rumours…Who you’re looking forward to seeing… Who you feel rocked the red carpet, who should have skipped it altogether… Who deserved to win what…performances…and all that good stuff – before, during, and after the show….
Tidbit: See TGJ’s Top 5 AMA performances ever here! Tell us who made your top 5!
Hours ago, UK based fans on Pop phenom Lady GaGa tuned into watch the performer carry out what can only be described as a ‘fun filled’ interview with talk show host Alan Carr, on his series ‘Alan Carr: Chatty Man‘.
Performing her latest single ‘Marry The Night‘, the 25 year old also discussed a wide range of issues with the famed presenter, from being dropped by her first record label to what her favorite things to do while drunk are.
Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige looks ever-commanding in the promo pics for ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues’ (November 21st). The soulful diva, whose Unstaged concert won rave reviews from fans and critics alike, will be taking the stage at tonight’s 2011 American Music Awards.
The performance precedes one of many fans can expect to see of Blige in coming weeks including the recent announcement that she will lend her talents to the 13th annual Home For the Holidays With Martina McBride special (Dec. 21 at 8PM ET on CBS).
