The Grammy Awards really tested the tear ducts of its viewers last night. We had Adele return from throat surgery to belt out a version of ” Rolling in the Deep ;” Jennifer Hudson honor Whitney Houston with a pitch perfect rendition of “I Will Always Love You ;” and Blake Shelton team with The Band Perry to pay tribute to Glen Campbell. The country music legend was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s last summer, but that didn’t prevent him from taking the stage and performing “Rhinestone Cowboy,” a performance that brought all attendees to their feet, most notably Paul McCartney, who the camera caught numerous times singing and dancing to the artist. Watch Campbell and company in action now: Glen Campbell Grammy Awards Tribute
Samuel L. Jackson is making news for some candid remarks about President Barack Obama and why he supported him in 2008. What did the actor say exactly? That he pulled the lever for Obama because of his race. In an interview with Ebony , Jackson said, “I voted for Barack because he’s black. ‘Cuz that’s why other folks vote for other people, because they look like them … That’s American politics, pure and simple. [Obama’s] message didn’t mean [bleep] to me.” Jackson then went on to drop the n-word many times discussing Obama, telling the magazine, “When it comes down to it, they wouldn’t have elected a [bleep].” “Because … what’s a [bleep]? A [bleep] is scary. Obama ain’t scary at all. [Bleeps] don’t have beers at the White House. [Bleeps] don’t let some white dude, while you in the middle of a speech, call [him] a liar,” he said, referring to Joe Wilson’s famous outburst . “A [bleep] would’ve stopped right there and said, ‘Who the f–k said that?’ I hope Obama gets scary in the next four years, ‘cuz he ain’t gotta worry about getting re-elected.” There you go. The only thing missing is a Snakes on a Plane reference. Provocative word choice aside, Jackson’s point appears to be that some people vote based on race, and that Obama won because while he is black, he does not fit negative African-American stereotypes. For more on the subject, see Rock, Chris . [Photos: Fame/Flynet]
Two of the slickest superstars on the planet are pitted against each other in this Fashion Face-Off. First, we have LL Cool J, the host of the 2012 Grammy Awards, who had the unenviable task last night of MCing an event over which a pall had been cast, due to Whitney Houston’s tragic death. But the actor/rapper kicked off the ceremony with a prayer and handled his duties as well as could be expected. His competition? Bruno Mars, producer/performer extraordinaire, and possibly the most talented man in the music business today. Compare. Contrast. And vote between these icons below:
Rolling off the grounds of the Hollywood Palladium in a sleek, white Bentley, rapping legend LL Cool J looks pretty suave in a classy suit paired with a cool newsboy hat. the rapper is once again showing off his most talked about asset on the cover of Men’s Fitness magazine’s March issue. The rapper, born James Todd Smith, recently appeared on the cover of Men’s Fitness mag shirtless, flexing muscles in both his chest and tattooed-covered arm. Guess that’s why Ladies Love Cool James.
Calling all Capricorns! Known for their determination and ambition to succeed it’s no surprise that some of these “A” lister’s represent this earth sign. Have a click-thru to see who’s reppin the G.O.A.T
