Nicki Minaj and Pitbull announced the 2011 nominees for American Music Awards yesterday (October 11th), and a variety of artists were recognized, including ATL’s own B.o.B and Usher! The winners will be revealed on Sunday, November 21st when the show airs on ABC at 8 pm ET. Here are the nominees in the categories we care about, but you can check out the complete list of nominees here . Artist of the Year Justin Bieber Eminem Ke$ha Lady Gaga Katy Perry Breakthrough Artist B.o.B Justin Bieber Taio Cruz Jason Derülo Ke$ha Lady Antebellum Travie McCoy Mike Posner Favorite Male Pop/Rock Artist Justin Bieber Eminem Usher Favorite Female Pop/Rock Artist Ke$ha Lady Gaga Katy Perry Favorite Band, Duo or Group The Black Eyed Peas Lady Antebellum Train Favorite Album Justin Bieber, “My World 2.0″ Eminem, “Recovery” Katy Perry, “Teenage Dream” Favorite Male Rap/Hip-Hop Artist B.o.B. Drake Eminem Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album B.o.B., “B.o.B. Presents” Drake, “Thank Me Later” Eminem, “Recovery” Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist Chris Brown Trey Songz Usher Favorite Female Soul/R&B Artist Alicia Keys Rihanna Sade Favorite Album Alicia Keys, “The Element of Freedom” Sade, “Soldier of Love” Usher, “Raymond v. Raymond”
Beyonce displayed her fairy tale wedding in the her “Best I Never Had” music video and now her fans get the opportunity to show their real wedding to the world. Over the past few months King Bey asked her fans to submit photos and videos of their weddings to be featured in her fan version of “Best Thing I Never Had” music video. The final cut finally dropped today so check it out below. Recent Posts: Beyonce “Love On Top” Sneak Peek [MUSIC VIDEO] Beyonce’s Publicist On Fake Baby Bump Rumors Beyonce “Countdown” [MUSIC VIDEO]
As the son of hip-hop royalty (Rev Run of Run DMC), Diggy Simmons could be a brat. He could request the world at his feet without ever having lifted a finger. He could use his father’s name to his advantage for things he doesn’t deserve. But instead he’s just a normal 16-year-old boy – one who wants a girlfriend and one who has a dream. Unlike most though, he’s making his come true as a rapper (who admirably, refuses to curse). HB got the chance to speak with Diggy about his perfect girl and perfect date, and his greatest inspiration and fear. WATCH! Check out PART II here: Diggy Simmons: The One Thing He Gets From His Dad [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] And read our EXCLUSIVE interview with his sister here: Angela Simmons: “At This Point, I Don’t Think Anything Will Hurt”
Did someone hack Lil Wayne’s Twitter account? Tunchi has decided to fire shots back at Uncle Luke. In a letter to the Miami New Times Luke put Lil Wayne, Diddy, and DJ Khaled on blast for relocating to his city, making money but not giving back. Weezy has responded to Luke and also surprisingly took a shot at DJ Khaled. RELATED: Uncle Luke Calls Out Lil Wayne & Diddy For Disrespecting Miami Lil Wayne Explains His Syrup Sipping Habit [VIDEO] 50 Cent Goes In On Lil Wayne & Game! [NEW MUSIC]
It’s IAmGWoods with a little tech news. Yes, I am #TeamApple. After 128 days, 7 Beta releases, and 1 gold master, it’s finally arrived. iOS 5 has just been released to everyone (or at least, everyone with a compatible iOS device). For those who hadn’t finagled their way into the developer Beta’s: 1) you’re a more patient human than I could ever hope to be, and 2) you’re in for a treat. This is the biggest update iOS has seen since the addition of the App Store, and it’s jam-packed full of good stuff. The iOS 5 update is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 (GSM and CDMA), iPod touch 3rd/4th generation, and the iPad/iPad 2. It’ll also come preloaded on the 4S, of course, when that device launches later this week. It’s been a while since iOS 5 was announced to the world, so here’s a quick recap of some of the biggest features: iCloud: Apple’s cloud-based content/data syncing service. Backs up your content, photos, etc. in the cloud for safe keeping, provides one-click access to redownloading all the apps you’ve ever purchased, etc. iMessage: Apple’s free iOS-to-iOS messaging solution. SMS dies today. Notification Center: Apple has completely overhauled their old, antiquated alerts system. You now drag down from the top of the screen to see a drawer with all notifications. Newstand: Bundles all of your e-magazine/newspaper subscriptions into one smart folder Reminders: a new to-do/reminder system, complete with location-based alerts Twitter Integration Much improved Camera UX (You can access the camera with a double tap of the home button on the homescreen, and use the volume up key to take a photo) Crazy simple photo editing (Cropping, rotating, red-eye reduction) within the Photo app Over-the-air updates and PC-less device activation Downloading the update is pretty simple: just plug in, pop into iTunes, tap on your device’s name in the left-hand navigation, and click the “Update” button found on the page that pops up. If you’re not seeing the update, give it a few minutes — the servers are getting hammered pretty hard right now. RELATED POSTS: Celebrities Tweet Reaction To Steve Jobs’ Death Apple’s Steve Jobs Has Died [BREAKING NEWS]
Sean “Diddy ” Combs has saved the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem. The hip hop mogul isn’t being mentioned in the media for his ignorant antics this week. He is giving back to the community with a contribution that will save the organization. According to XXL Magazine, Diddy’s donation was right on time. There had been some changes to the Club’s budget for operations due to federal, state and private funding. Boys and Girls Club of Harlem board member, Willie C. Bentley, Jr. said in a statement. “Mr. Combs’ contribution comes at a time when we were faced with the possibility of eliminating existing programs and/or club sites. 100% of Mr. Combs’ contribution will go directly to the young people, and provide educational, recreational and social enrichment programs allowing us to move forward as a club, uninterrupted.” RELATED: Diddy Apologizes For Compound Rant: Blame It On The Ciroc? T.I. Speaks On Incident With Diddy At Compound [EXCLUSIVE VIDEO] T.I. Calls Out Diddy At Compound For Demanding People Only Drink Ciroc! [VIDEO]
Rihanna reveals not one but two cover for her Talk That Talk album. The pop star will release a standard edition along with a deluxe edition on Nov 21. The cover for the standard edition Rihanna is licking her lips rocking a camouflage sleeveless shirt with the album title tatted on her right arm. The deluxe edition Rihanna blows smoke out of her mouth. Don’t ask me what she was smoking on because she is out of line. The first single off the album, “We Found Love is currently #1 is the UK. Recent Posts: Rihanna’s Racy Armani Jean Ad [VIDEO] Are We Feeling Rihanna’s “We Found Love?” [NEW MUSIC]
Jonas Brother’s debut solo album dropped Tuesday. By Jocelyn Vena Joe Jonas Photo: Dave J Hogan/ Getty Images Joe Jonas is living the FastLife on his first-ever solo album, released Tuesday (October 11). The singer, now in his 20s, is no longer singing about the nuances of puppy love. Instead, he’s all grown up, singing about heartbreak and romantic turmoil. “It was scary in the beginning, just because I knew this is my one opportunity to show people my journal: the good and bad of every relationship I’ve been in, you know, [and] what I look for [in relationships],” he told MTV News . After launching onto the scene as one-third of the Jonas Brothers, he’s ready to show the world his pop&B side. Boasting production and writing credits from Rob Knox, Brian Kennedy, Danja and even Chris Brown, Jonas worked closely with his crew and helped co-write almost every song on the album. In the process, he managed to snag up enough of his own solo swagger to get Lil Wayne on the remix of his second single, “Just in Love.” “I feel like this is a good time in my life to be doing this solo project,” he explained. “I’m just ready to play music. I’ve been promoting a lot and hustling around all over America and Europe, talking about the album, and now I just get to play, and that’s my favorite thing to do.” The hustle to spread the gospel of FastLife has been happening for months now. After releasing two singles, “See No More” and “Just in Love,” he recently wrapped up a tour with Jay Sean and will open for Britney Spears in Europe later this month. Jonas said he loves to perform and touring has been a way to get his music out to the masses. That music shows a new side of the star musically. Instead of pop-rock, his songs are R&B and dance tracks reminiscent of fellas like Brown. “A song I’m most excited about right now is a song called ‘FastLife.’ Performing it live is so much fun,” Jonas explained. “Doing a lot of dancing and stuff, it’s cool for people to see; it’s a little bit different. It’s fun for me to be up there doing it. “I feel like it’s a fun dance song. A lot of people want to have fun listening to it and dancing to it,” he continued. “The song is just about pretty much living life to the fullest, enjoying life, going out with your friends and having fun.” Even as he releases the album, he’s always thinking about what else he can do. “I love to make music,” he said. “I’m always creating. It doesn’t stop that creating bug. It’s just something that I always do.” Share your thoughts on FastLife in the comments below!
Next closest competitor is war hero J.R. Martinez, who went from tears last week to a humorous dance. By Kelley L. Carter Ricki Lake and Derek Hough Photo: ABC It was movie night on Monday night’s “Dancing With the Stars,” and the celebrities and their dance partners were hoping their stories would be the box-office draw with the judges. Once again, former talk-show host Ricki Lake ended up on top of the board, earning this season’s first perfect 10 scores from two of the three judges. Here’s how everyone fared: Chynna Phillips and Tony Dovolani The couple danced the tango to the “Mission Impossible” theme song, and the judges noted the mistakes Phillips made in her routine. But they were merciful in their comments, saying that what she did right was beautiful and that she didn’t lose her composure. “The challenge is for the professional,” said head judge Len Goodman. “They’ve got to maintain the character of the dance but still show us a little bit of the flavor of the film. I thought you got it just about right. You lost it, you went wrong, you didn’t know where you were and you panicked. I’m sure had you nailed it, it was going to be great. Unfortunately, there were a lot of mistakes.” 21/30 David Arquette and Kym Johnson Dancing the paso doble to the “Raiders of the Lost Ark” theme song, Arquette and Johnson were hoping his background in Hollywood might give them the leg up. It did the trick: The judges thought he was in control and loved his attitude. “I love the way you crack your whip!” Bruno Tonioli said of Arquette’s Indiana Jones accessory. “Like an action hero! Ready to take us into a wild ride! Watch your turns.” 23/30 Carson Kressley and Anna Trebunskaya Kressley earned a standing ovation last week and impressed the judges. This week, he took on the Viennese waltz to the “Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl” theme song, and Goodman said it was like childbirth: terrible and then a joy when it is over. That said, he added that it was great fun, and if he were an at-home voter, he’d phone in for him. “I’m still recovering,” judge Carrie Ann Inaba said. “It was kind of like being on the ride. But weirder. I have to say this is your most butch performance you’ve ever done. I am addicted to your performances because I know I’m going to have a great time, but then I watch the technique … ” 20/30 Nancy Grace and Tristan MacManus The TV host took on the paso doble this week to a song from “Flash Gordon,” and the judges thought her routine lacked expression. “I can’t get excited about it. It was OK, but I can’t get excited about it,” Goodman said. 21/30 Hope Solo and Maksim Chmerkovskiy The two danced the foxtrot to a tune from “Toy Story,” and the judges found the Olympian’s dance to be lovely. They thought their performance lit up the room and talked up the chemistry between the dancing couple. Goodman said he thought they could last until the end and win the whole thing. “It made me smile the whole way though,” Inaba added. “This show is about beating our expectations, and that was exactly that. It was so refreshing to see you out there having fun. Well done.” 24/30 Rob Kardashian and Cheryl Burke The reality star and his partner danced the paso doble to the “Superman” theme song, and they were hoping to capitalize on last week’s high note, when Goodman told Rob he put the “dash” in Kardashian). “I like the way you move,” Inaba said. “There is something about the way you move that is steady and just the way a man should be in the ballroom. You’re fluid. It all works. I love it. Today, you took it up a notch. It was spicy and had some Superman flavor going.” 24/30 Ricki Lake and Derek Hough Last week’s top finisher tangoed to a song from “Psycho,” and the talk-show host earned a standing ovation from the audience, which included celebrity attendees like Dr. Phil and Cher, mother of Chaz Bono. Inaba said her performance was “brilliance in the ballroom.” Brilliance, indeed. They earned a pair of perfect 10’s (from Tonioli and Inaba), the first of the season. “You … always deliver,” Goodman said, despite giving Ricki her only 9. “You’ve got to get a little bit more neck going. But I tell you what, top of the leaderboard, I think so.” 29/30 Chaz Bono and Lacey Schwimmer Bono and Schwimmer landed in the bottom of the leaderboard last week but hoped to change all that with the paso doble to the theme from “Rocky.” His mother seemed thrilled with his performance. The judges? They loved it too. Inaba cried and said Bono was an underdog and wanted to root for him. “Chaz, in the true spirit of ‘Rocky,’ no matter how many knocks you take, you keep coming back, you keep fighting, and you keep getting stronger,” Tonioli said. 21/30 J.R. Martinez and Karina Smirnoff The war hero did the foxtrot to the “Pink Panther” theme. It was a whimsical way to chase last week’s emotional dance that had the judges (and nearly everyone in the audience) in tears. This week, the judges were mixed. Goodman crowned him the best male dancer and liked his tweak of humor and Tonioli liked his technique, but Inaba wasn’t all that impressed. “I thought it was OK,” she said to loud boos from the audience. “I love your frame. The technique is all there. But for some reason, this fell a little flat for me. I think it’s the humor. You didn’t need the humor. I think the humor didn’t quite make it tonight for me.” 26/30 Did you expect Ricki Lake to get the season’s first 10’s? Let us know in the comments! 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You’re probably thinking that Katie Price is promoting some lingerie line but no, here she is promoting her new Sky Living series ‘Signed By Katie Price’ which is due to air in October. She’s got my attention. This is how fake celebrities should show up to events when trying to get attention for their crappy reality show. Well done Katie. Tuna approved.
