Rep. Sue Myrick (R-N.C.) is retiring at the end of her term. Myrick has represented North Carolina’s Charlotte-area 9th district since 1995. Before that she was the first female mayor of Charlotte. She announced her decision in a YouTube video posted on her Facebook page . Read full article > > Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Security Fix Discovery Date : 07/02/2012 16:57 Number of articles : 2
Baby Blue Ivy Carter may not know what swag is yet, but she now can boast that she’s had her Billboard-charting song performed at Carnegie Hall. Last night, in addition to hits like “Empire State Of Mind”, Jay-Z also performed his ridiculously heartwarming track “Glory” at the his star-studded benefit for United Way of New York … More » Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Idolator Discovery Date : 07/02/2012 17:02 Number of articles : 2
By now we should know the significance of numbers in the Carter Household. Beyonce and Jay-Z both born on the “4th,” their anniversary on the 4th, and lets not forget Baby Blue’s middle name is “IVY” (“IV” roman numerals for the number”4.”) Well according to Billboard, here’s another number for Jay and Bey to celebrate! Billboard recently released their 2012 “Power 100 Index” and Mr. and Mrs. Carter came in at #13. If you’re wondering why they didn’t come in higher, this list includes Artists AND Executives in the industry. Check out the full list HERE . Irving Azoff 2. Coran Capshaw 3. Lucian Grainge 4. Martin Bandier 5. Doug Morris 6. Michael Rapino 7. Rob Light 8. Len Blavatnik 9. Tim Leiweke 10. Jimmy Iovine 11. Eddy Cue and Robert Kondrk 12. John Hogan 13. Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter & Beyonce Knowles 14. Lyor Cohen 15. Randy Phillips 16. Emmanuel Seuge 17. Frank Cooper 18. Barry Weiss 19. Rob Stringer and Steve Barnett 20. Arthur Fogel
In addition to being the most popular baby in the world, Blue Ivy is also the name of a new and popular weed in Los Angeles. Beyonce and Jay-Z’s baby girl Blue Ivy Carter has inspired “ OG Blue Ivy ,” and this new strain of weed is available in Hollywood weed dispensaries. Get more details about the smokeable Blue Ivy at TMZ . RELATED POSTS: Jay-Z & Beyonce’s Baby Blue Ivy Carter Makes Billboard History ! Church Says Blue Ivy Carter Is The Devil
Coldplay put on a breathtaking show last night, as the band brought their Mylo Xoloto tour to Cologne, Germany. (BRIT Awards’ Critics Choice recipient Emeli Sande opened the night with a ” Heaven “-ly performance.) The group certainly lived up to their Billboard Reader’s Poll title of Best Festival Performers : The stage was decked out in giant balloons, laser lights and massive amounts of confetti… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : Idolator Discovery Date : 16/12/2011 10:17 Number of articles : 2
We’re closing in on 2012. But before the champagne can be uncorked, we need to take a look back at 2011. In our 5th annual Celebrity of the Year countdown, we revisit the stars that made us laugh, made us cry, made us cringe and made us nearly vomit up our last meal (hello, Kardashians!) over the past 12 months. The rankings began with a look at Lindsay Lohan at #10 ; moved on to the comeback of Jennifer Lopez at #9 ; and now focus on the young girl fortunate enough to be on Justin Bieber’s arm, Selena Gomez… Selena was named Breakout Artist at the January People’s Choice Awards and spent the next 12 months proving those voters correct. Her popularity soared and her records sold, despite being at the center of numerous death threats from crazy fans of her boyfriend. Ah, yes. The boyfriend. His name is Justin Bieber and the couple went public in February, showing up together at the Vanity Fair Oscar party and stealing the sexy show. The two have been relatively drama free since then, avoiding the sort of tabloid fodder that has marked the reign of their competition for cutest young Hollywood couple, Robsten. Meanwhile, Gomez has watched her professional life reach the same heights as her personal one. She anchored the movie Monte Carlo ; she embarked on a successful summer tour; she released hit singles that included “Who Says,” Bang Bang Bang” and “Love You Like a Love Song.” She even added host to her resume, taking center stage at the MuchMusic Video Awards in June and later at the MTV European Music Awards in October. The pinnacle of Selena’s year may have taken place in July, when she actually topped Lady Gaga, Shakira and Bieber himself on the Billboard Social 50 , a ranking of those most popular/referenced across a variety of social networks. Selena has also graced the covers of numerous magazines throughout 2011, while entertaining millions of fans across the land. Watch a number of her performances now in our Selena Gomez video section and remember, haters: keep leaving those threats. Just see if they phase her. But don’t expect Gomez to react with anything but a laugh, a new smash single and a kiss on the cheek from the beloved young man always by her side.
Scotty McCreery is having a good week. The most recent American Idol winner was named Best New Artist at last night’s American Country Awards , accepting the trophy via a live performance, as seen here: Scotty McCreery Wins, Performs! The young crooner also watched his debut album, “Clear as Day,” surpass 500,000 sold copies, a feat that took only two months to accomplish. It currently sits atop the Billboard Country Albums chart. “It’s huge,” Scotty said in a statement. “Every artist dreams of a gold album and works hard for it, so it’s a major accomplishment to have your debut album go gold. This is just incredible.” Way to go, Scotty M! We’re very happy to see you overcome this Thanksgiving incident .
Taylor Swift and Miley Cyrus have very different sounds (country vs. pop); different looks (blonde vs. brunette); and different philosophies on where they stand as celebrities. Cyrus – who most recently came under fire for making a joke about marijuana – has made it clear that she just wants to be a typical teenager whose occupation happens to make her rich and famous. “My job isn’t to tell your kids how to act or how not to act because I’m still figuring that out myself,” Miley told Harper’s Bazaar a few months ago. “To take that away from me is a bit selfish. Your kids are going to make mistakes whether I do or not.” Swift, conversely, is happy to embrace her status as a role model . She understands it comes with the territory. At the Billboard Women of the Year Awards on Friday, Taylor referenced Faith Hill in an interview with Katie Couric, saying: “For me, when Faith Hill performed on an awards show, everything mattered… everything she said said, did, wore I tried to copy it. That’s what little girls do, so there is a big responsibility and I take it very seriously.” Two artists. Two contrasting points of view. On whose side do you feel? Do you believe Taylor and Miley are role models and should act as such?
R&B/soul crooner Miguel is highly upset with the Grammy Award nominations being that he did not receive a nomination for his album All I Want Is You or single “Sure Thing.” “I’m F*****g Pissed Yo. I don’t think I’m Gods gift to music but I know the Album or at LEAST ‘Sure Thing’ should have been Nominated” tweeted Miguel. Prior to that message he congratulated all the nominees. Wale Ft. Miguel “Lotus Flower Bomb” [NEW VIDEO] Miguel’s “Sure Thing” Reaches Number One On Billboard Charts Miguel Falls Off Stage At Houston Show [VIDEO]
Avicii has just premiered the highly-anticpated video for his massive single “Levels.” The 22-year-old Swedish producer/DJ has already officially released the track worldwide and its slowly beginning to takeover everywhere. It currently is #66 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #14 on the US Hot Dance Club Songs. For the video we are treated to a hilarious dance fest from an unhappy businessman. That is… Broadcasting platform : YouTube Source : ALI’S BlOg Discovery Date : 29/11/2011 21:00 Number of articles : 2