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Madonna Pays Tearful Tribute To Michael Jackson At 2009 VMAs

Posted on September 13, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Full text of Madonna’s tribute to MJ at the Video Music Awards. By Hillary Crosley and Gil Kaufman Madonna at the 2009 Video Music Awards on Sunday Photo: Getty Images The first moments of MTV’s Video Music Awards are always memorable, and VMA vet Madonna certainly did not disappoint with a tearful tribute to the late King of Pop. Walking onto the darkened stage wearing a black zippered jacket and skirt, Madonna said: “Michael Jackson was born in August, 1958

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Jennifer Hudson Added To VH1 Divas Lineup

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘American Idol’ finalist joins Cyndi Lauper, Sheryl Crow and a slew of other A-listers for September 17 show. By Jocelyn Vena Jennifer Hudson Photo: Harrison Funk/ WireImage The VH1 Divas lineup is getting more divalicious with every new artist added to the already A-list lineup. The newest addition to the list is another American Idol, Jennifer Hudson , who will join Idols like Jordin Sparks and Kelly Clarkson for the big show on September 17, hosted by none other than former American Idol judge, Paula Abdul .

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‘The Beatles: Rock Band’ Draws Eager Fans For Midnight Launch

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘It’s an iconic catalog of music,’ explains one gamer of why he waited all night for his copy. By Russ Frushtick ‘The Beatles: Rockband’ Photo: Harmonix At 12 a.m.

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Lil Wayne’s Combined Tours Are Year’s Highest-Grossing Rap Outing

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Between I Am Music and America’s Most Wanted, Weezy banked $42 million in ticket sales. By Gil Kaufman Lil Wayne Photo: Alexander Tamargo/ Getty Images It’s been that kind of year for Lil Wayne . In addition to smashing the sales chart with his Tha Carter III album, Wayne killed it in concert ticket sales as well

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Jack White Says Dead Weather Will Record Second Album Soon

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘We’ve got a lot of songs cooking right now,’ the frontman of material for a new record. By Kyle Anderson Jack White Photo: Steve Jennings/ Getty Images The Dead Weather — the garage-blues supergroup consisting of Jack White, the Kills ‘ Alison Mosshart, the Raconteurs ‘ Jack Lawrence and Queens of the Stone Age ‘s Dean Fertita — famously put together their debut album Horehound in only two weeks, which is an impressive feat by any standard.

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50 Cent Says Soulja Boy’s Music Is Big At Eminem’s House

Posted on September 4, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘He continues to make hit records that work,’ 50 says of Soulja, in Mixtape Daily. By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Jayson Rodriguez 50 Cent and Soulja Boy Photo: Film Majic/Getty Images Voice of the People: 50 Cent Last month, 50 Cent and Soulja Boy excited some fans and confused others during a West Coast stop on Young Money Presents: The America’s Most Wanted Music Festival. Fif stepped onstage in California and performed with his much younger club-floor-catering peer

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Pearl Jam, Incubus, Silversun Pickups Dominate First Day Of Outside Lands Festival

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

The next best set comes from … Tom Jones?

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Jordin Sparks Would Love To Sing At Kevin Jonas’ Wedding

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

‘That would be crazy,’ the ‘American Idol’ champ says. By Jocelyn Vena, with reporting by Jim Cantiello Jordin Sparks Photo: MTV News Although Jordin Sparks , who recently joined Britney Spears on her Circus tour as one of the opening acts, has yet to get her invite in the mail to Kevin Jonas’ possible winter wedding to Danielle Deleasa, she’s already planning what she might sing if Kevin decides to not only invite her, but also hire her as the wedding singer

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Britney Spears Fans Flock To Times Square For Twitter Contest

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Lucky fan wins two front-row tickets to Britney’s Madison Square Garden show.

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Air traffic controller joked about cooking a cat moments before Hudson River crash

Posted on August 19, 2009 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

An air traffic controller was joking on the phone about barbecuing a dead cat moments before a small plane collided with a tour helicopter over the Hudson River, transcripts obtained by The Associated Pressshow. Nine people died in the accident

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