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No American Idol on Twitter and Facebook

Sam — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:17:36 +0000

At the beginning of the year, each of the contestants on this season of American Idol had their very own Twitter and Facebook page established so they could communicate with their fans. However, someone at FOX must have foreseen a future where the aspiring singers began to turn on the show virally so the show now has just one Twitter and Facebook account for all of the contestants to share. It’s likely that the individual pages got axes to keep the front runners a big mystery. The real mystery for me on this season is how most of them got on the show to begin with. I can maybe vouch for two or three people about their talents but nada for everyone else.

Ellen DeGeneres shows a little meanness on American Idol

Sam — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 21:32:37 +0000

Ellen DeGeneres showed off her more cut-throat side during her second appearance as a judge on American Idol.

The US chat show host had a say in eliminating hopefuls as the Idol judges cut yet even more contestants from the competition during Hollywood audition week.

The remaining would-be pop stars were put into groups by the show’s producers and had to perform on stage together in front of DeGeneres, Simon Cowell, Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson.

And it was DeGeneres who appeared to be the most cutting with her comments, criticising one group’s style of performance.

“It really was weird. You’re dressed like Cirque Du Soleil in all these outfits, it was surreal,” DeGeneres critiqued about one group who called themselves Neopolitan.

But despite her criticism of their performance she put the group through to the next round.

All told, 181 finalists were trimmed down to 12 guys and 12 girls in this week’s auditions.

The show then returns to its live format, where viewers get the chance to vote for their favourites.

2009 American Music Awards winners

Sam — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:20:48 +0000

List of 2009 American Music Awards winners:

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift

POP/ROCK – Favorite Male Artist
Michael Jackson

POP/ROCK – Favorite Female Artist
Lady Gaga

POP/ROCK – Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas

POP/ROCK – Favorite Album
Number Ones, Michael Jackson

COUNTRY – Favorite Male Artist
Keith Urban

COUNTRY – Favorite Female Artist
Taylor Swift

COUNTRY – Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Rascal Flatts

COUNTRY – Favorite Album
Fearless, Taylor Swift

RAP/HIP-HOP – Favorite Male Artist
Jay-Z

RAP/HIP-HOP – Favorite Album
Blueprint 3, Jay-Z

SOUL/R&B – Favorite Male Artist
Michael Jackson

SOUL/R&B – Favorite Female Artist
Beyoncé Knowles

SOUL/R&B – Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas

SOUL/R&B – Favorite Album
Number Ones, Michael Jackson

SOUNDTRACKS – Favorite Album
Twilight Soundtrack

ALTERNATIVE ROCK – Favorite Artist
Green Day

ADULT CONTEMPORARY – Favorite Artist
Taylor Swift

LATIN – Favorite Artist
Aventura

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL – Favorite Artist
Mary Mary

T-MOBILE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
Gloriana

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Whitney Houston

2009 MTV Europe Music Awards Winners

Sam — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:45:44 +0000

The MTV Europe Music Awards 2009 took place in Berlin, Germany at the O2 World arena. The show was hosted by Katy Perry,

MTV Europe Music Awards 2009 Winners List:

Best Video
Beyonce – Single Ladies

Best Female
Beyonce

Best Group
Tokio Hotel

Best Push Artist
Pixie Lott

Best Male
Eminem

Best New Act
Lady Gaga

Best Alternative
Placebo

Best World Stage Performance
Linkin Park

Best Song
Beyonce – Halo

Best Rock
Green Day

Best Urban
Jay-Z

Best Live Act
U2

Best European Act
maNga