Before Jepsen goes up against Grammy heavyweights, MTV News takes a look back at the history of her inescapable pop hit. By Jocelyn Vena Carly Rae Jepsen Photo: WireImage
We still don’t know who will play in next month’s Super Bowl – our money is on the Patriots vs. the 49ers – but we do now know the two main musical acts that will be featured in New Orleans. Beyonce will perform at halftime – and it’s been confirmed that Alicia Keys will sing the national anthem. The occasion will mark this Grammy winner’s first time performing at the big game, although she has actually twice before taken the stage during the pre-show. Music fans, meanwhile, can also look forward to a Destiny’s Child reunion along Beyonce, presumably to belt out the group’s new single, “Nuclear.”
Okay, Parents Television Council, you may have a point this time. Following CNN’s New Year’s Eve broadcast, during which Kathy Griffen feigned oral sex on Anderson Cooper, the organization has come out with harsh words for the comedian and network. Kathy Griffin Fakes Oral Sex on Anderson Cooper Griffin “has shown increasing contempt for the audience,” PTC President Tim Winter said in a statement, adding that “the onus is now on CNN…. “Either the network has a policy that allows its on-air talent to fondle a co-anchor’s genitals, or it has a policy that forbids such conduct.” What about the fact that the incident didn’t take place until after midnight? Hogwash, Winter basically says: New Year’s Eve is the one time kids stay up that late with parental permission! Where do you stand on this issue, THGers? Katrhy Griffin simulating oral sex on live television is… So inappropriate! So funny! View Poll »
Patti Page, a legend in the world of music who recorded 50 albums throughout her career, died yesterday in California. She was 85 years old. Page started singing way back in 1947, becoming the first successful artist for Mercury Records. She’ll likely be remembered most for the tracks “Tennessee Waltz” and “(How Much Is That) Doggie in the Window.” The artist achieved 19 gold singles and 14 platinum singles over the course of an impressive career, while also starring on her own TV show. In 1979, Page was earned the Pioneer Award by the Academy of Country Music and she inducted into the Grammy Awards Hall of Fame nine years later. The singer is survived by her son, Daniel O’Curran, daughter, Kathleen Ginn and sister, Peggy Layton. We send them our thoughts and prayers.
Bieber sat down with his friend Ellen and told her his feelings about the Grammy nominations, and the story behind meeting the Canadian Prime Minister in a pair of overalls. http://www.youtube.com/v/i9OjcxfcUkE?version=3&f=videos&app=youtube_gdata Go here to read the rest: Justin Bieber on the Grammys
Between crowd-surfing at the Europe Music Awards and two Grammy nods, the ‘Call Me Maybe’ singer has had plenty of standout moments. By Emily Blake Carly Rae Jepson Photo: Scott Legato/ WireImage
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