Glee Songs
There weren’t as many songs covered on “Glee” on this week’s episode but with the tear-jerker that it was, I’m glad that they didn’t go over the top with any productions. To go with auditions to determine who will get the lead for nationals, Naya Rivera (Santana) took on Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black”, Chris Colfer (Kurt) performed “Some People” from “Gypsy: A Musical Fable”, Amber Riley (Mercedes) sang “Try a Little Tenderness” by Otis Redding, and Lea Michele sang Barbra Streisand’s “My Man”. For the funeral, the New Directions sang “Pure Imagination” from the soundtrack of “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory”. What did you think of the covers?
Glee2x21 Funeral
Glee – Back to Black Video (2×21 Funeral)
Glee – Try a Little Tenderness Video (2×21 Funeral)
Glee – My Man Video (2×21 Funeral)
Glee – Some People Video (2×21 Funeral)
Glee – Pure Imagination Video (2×21 Funeral)
Prince will always welcome Whitney Houston
It seems that someone in Prince’s crew has decided that it might not be a good idea to have Whitney Houston around given that she’s been having a few behavioral issues… and issues of other natures. However, Prince immediately sought to make things right again and had this to say about Whitney Houston: "she’s always welcome 4 all of eternity." And now everything is as it should be… and if something unpleasant should happen, then it can all be pinned on Prince… and afterwards forgotten. It’s not like anyone is going to stay too mad at him… how could they?
Lil Kim and Nicki Minaj Feud Reignites
The ongoing feud between Nicki Minaj and Lil Kim has escalated once again earlier this week via Twitter as the younger rapper apparently attempted to start some crap against the veteran with a tweet saying “Lil’ Kim U Next”, and then quickly deleting it. However, Nicki wasn’t fast enough as Kim got word of it and responded with a series of tweets reading “What type of coward lame ass bitch tweets some shit and then deletes it. REAL bitches stand by what they say BOZO… You cheap stocking cap glued $10 bag hair wig wearing bitch. Get a lace front!!! FYI Indian hair don’t come in green BITCH… You free lunch eating bitch…WHAT!!! Bitch I see you crawling!!! I got my can of RAID. Come get it!!! #TwitterRoach !!!!” This is one feud that just refuses to die.
Stevie Nicks Rumored to Perform at Glastonbury
Rumors have been floating around that Stevie Nicks has just been added to the line up for the Glastonbury Festival this summer. Now, nothing is official as of yet, but there are a couple of reputable sources that have been going off about it on Twitter since earlier this week. Furthermore, the iconic rock singer’s involvement isn’t totally out of the realm of possibility. Stevie is already confirmed to play Hyde Park on June 26th and Glastonbury is just the week before. If she’s in town by that time, she could very well be playing. For the sake of everyone going to Glastonbury, I hope Stevie does perform. It will be epic!
Shakira makes even more donations
It seems that the singer is among those artists that have not yet forgotten the plight through which Haiti went a few months ago and has recently donated 400,000 dollars toward the rebuilding of a school. Moreover, Shakira’s donation will also be matched by the Inter-American Development Bank. This is what Shakira had to say about her donation to Haiti: “I’m convinced the key to achieve a dignified future for the Haitian people is through education. I’d like to say to the girls that this is an enormous opportunity that life is offering you – education. So make the most of it because I’m sure you can achieve any of your dreams.” Pretty big words being said here by Shakira… still, she does seem to have the wallet to go with them.
Aussie model Lara Bingle triggers questions over driving offences
Aussie Model Lara Bingle who is famous for the So where the bloody hell are you? TV campaign to promote Australia has apparently revealed she got her friends to admit to some of her driving offences. The star, former fiance of Australian cricketer Michael Clarke, was interviewed on Sydney radio station 2DayFm today (March 24), and appeared to suggest she got friends to give up some of their points for her numerous offences, in an attempt to stay on the road. The 23-year-old, talking about how she came to eventually lose her licence, said, It was like a loss of points. I just had too many fines I took some from my friends. Radio host Kyle Sandilands then said, That’s totally illegal. Lara, who has been pictured making out with US star Jason Derulo, later took to Twitter to deny any wrongdoing. She said, Just to clarify I never took any of my friends points regarding their licence. I said it in sarcasm. End of story. LB. It is unlikely she will face any police investigation. A spokesman for New South Wales Police said, Unless Lara was stupid enough to reveal all the names of those people who allegedly gave up their points, we cannot investigate.
Source: Splash News
Aussie model Lara Bingle triggers questions over driving offences
Aussie Model Lara Bingle who is famous for the ‘So where the bloody hell are you?’ TV campaign to promote Australia has apparently revealed she got her friends to admit to some of her driving offences. The star, former fiancée of Australian cricketer Michael Clarke, was interviewed on Sydney radio station 2DayFm today (March 24), and appeared to suggest she got friends to give up some of their points for her numerous offences, in an attempt to stay on the road. The 23-year-old, talking about how she came to eventually lose her licence, said, “It was like a loss of points. I just had too many fines I took some from my friends.” Radio host Kyle Sandilands then said, “That’s totally illegal.” Lara, who has been pictured making out with US star Jason Derulo, later took to Twitter to deny any wrongdoing. She said, “Just to clarify I never took any of my friends points regarding their licence. I said it in sarcasm. End of story. LB.” It is unlikely she will face any police investigation. A spokesman for New South Wales Police said, “Unless Lara was stupid enough to reveal all the names of those people who allegedly gave up their points, we cannot investigate.”
Source: Splash News
Melanie B wants yet another Spice Girls get together
It seems that the former Spice Girl has seen the benefits that can be wrought from reunions, especially given the excellent example set by Take That, so she has recently expressed her desire for another some such event for her former band. This is what Melanie B said about the idea of a Spice Girls reunion: “I’d love to get back with the Spice Girls. I’ve always championed more Spice Girls concerts, DVDs and music. But we haven’t had that conversation as a group yet and I can’t speak on everyone’s behalf.” Well, if Melanie B were to point out what came of Take That getting back together with Robbie Williams she would probably be convincing enough to make her little wish come true.
GRAMMY AWARDS Winners, Performance Videos and Photos
GRAMMY AWARDS Performance
Lady Gaga – Born this Way Live Performance 53rd Grammy’s Awards 2011 EGG
Justin Bieber ft Usher & Jaden smith – Never say never and OMG 53rd Grammy Awards 2011 performance
Rihanna ft Drake – Whats My Name 2011 live Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards HD 2011
Eminem ft Rihanna – Love the way you lie & Dr dre I need a doctor Performance Grammy Awards 2011
Bruno Mars Ft B.o.B & Janelle Monáe – Nothing on you Performance at the 53rd Grammy Awards 2011
Cee Lo Green, Gwyneth Paltrow & Muppets at 2011 Grammys
Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Hudson, Florence Welch, Martina McBride and Yolanda Adams – Grammy Performance
Grammy Awards 2011 Miranda Lambert The House The Built Me
Grammy Awards The Resistence Muse
Grammy Awards 2011 Avett Brothers Bob Dylan
Grammy Awards 2011 Lady Antebellum If you don`t know me
Grammy Awards 2011 Mick Jagger
Katy Perry perform at Grammy’s 2011
Grammy Awards 2011 Arcade Fire The Suburbes
Mumford & Sons Grammy Awards Performance:
Grammy 2011 Winners
EVENING BROADCAST GALA
Album Of The Year
The Suburbs — Arcade Fire
Record Of The Year
Need You Now — Lady Antebellum
Best Rap Album
Recovery — Eminem
Best New Artist
Esperanza Spalding
Song Of The Year
Need You Now — Dave Haywood, Josh Kear, Charles Kelley & Hillary Scott, songwriters (Lady Antebellum)
Best Country Album
Need You Now — Lady Antebellum
Best Pop Vocal Album
The Fame Monster — Lady Gaga
Best Rock Album
The Resistance — Muse
Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
Hey, Soul Sister (Live) — Train
Best Female Country Vocal Performance
The House That Built Me — Miranda Lambert
AFTERNOON WINNERS
Rock / Metal:
Best Rock Song
Angry World — Neil Young, songwriter (Neil Young)
Best Rock Instrumental Performance
Hammerhead — Jeff Beck
Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
Tighten Up — The Black Keys
Best Hard Rock Performance
New Fang — Them Crooked Vultures
Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance
Helter Skelter — Paul McCartney
Best Metal Performance
El Dorado — Iron Maiden
Pop:
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
Bad Romance — Lady Gaga
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
Just The Way You Are — Bruno Mars
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
Imagine — Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No. 1, Jeff Beck & Oumou Sangare
Best Pop Instrumental Performance
Nessun Dorma — Jeff Beck
Best Pop Vocal Collaboration with Vocals
Imagine — Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No 1, Jeff Beck & Oumou Sangare
Best Pop Instrumental Album
Take Your Pick — Larry Carlton & Tak Matsumoto
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
Crazy Love – Michael Buble
Urban / Rap / Alternative
Best Alternative Music Album
Brothers — The Black Keys (beating Arcade Fire’s The Suburbs)
Best Urban/Alternative Performance
F— You — Cee Lo Green
Best Rap Song
Empire State Of Mind — Shawn Carter, Angela Hunte, Burt Keyes, Alicia Keys, Jane’t “Jnay” Sewell-Ulepic & Alexander Shuckburgh, songwriters (Sylvia Robinson, songwriter) (Jay-Z & Alicia Keys)
Best Rap Solo Performance
Not Afraid — Eminem
Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group
On To The Next One — Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
Empire State Of Mind” — Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
R&B:
Best Contemporary R&B Album
Raymond V Raymond — Usher
Best R&B Album
Wake Up! — John Legend & The Roots
Best R&B Song
Shine — John Stephens, songwriter (John Legend & The Roots)
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
Bittersweet — Fantasia
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
There Goes My Baby — Usher
Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
Soldier Of Love — Sade
Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album
Still – BeBe & CeCe Winans
Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
Hang On In There — John Legend & The Roots
Jazz:
Best Contemporary Jazz Album
The Stanley Clarke Band — The Stanley Clarke Band
Best Jazz Vocal Album
Eleanora Fagan (1915-1959): To Billie With Love From Dee Dee — Dee Dee Bridgewater
Best Improvised Jazz Solo
Change Is Gonna Come — Herbie Hancock, soloist, off The Imagine Project
Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual or Group
Moody 4B — James Moody
Best Large Jazz Ensemble
Mingus Big Band Live At Jazz Standard — Mingus Big Band
Best Latin Jazz Album
Chucho’s Steps — Chucho Valdés And The Afro-Cuban Messengers
Country:
Best Male Country Vocal Performance
Til Summer Comes Around” — Keith Urban
Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
Need You Now — Lady Antebellum
Best Country Collaboration With Vocals
As She’s Walking Away — Zac Brown Band & Alan Jackson
Best Country Instrumental Performance
Hummingbyrd — Marty Stuart
Best Country Song
Need You Now — Dave Haywood, Josh Kear, Charles Kelley & Hillary Scott, songwriters (Lady Antebellum)
Blues:
Best Traditional Blues Album
Joined At The Hip — Pinetop Perkins & Willie ‘Big Eyes’ Smith
Best Contemporary Blues Album
Living Proof — Buddy Guy
Folk:
Best Traditional Folk Album
Genuine Negro Jig — Carolina Chocolate Drops
Best Contemporary Folk Album
God Willin’ & The Creek Don’t Rise — Ray LaMontagne And The Pariah Dogs
Best Americana Album
You Are Not Alone — Mavis Staples
Gospel:
Best Gospel Performance
Grace – BeBe & CeCe Winans
Best Gospel Song
It’s What I Do – Jerry Peters & Kirk Whalum
Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album
Hello Hurricane – Switchfoot
Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album
Love God. Love People. – Israel Houghton
Bluegrass:
Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album
The Reason – Diamond Rio
Best Bluegrass Album
Mountain Soul II — Patty Loveless
Best Traditional Gospel Album
Downtown Church – Patty Griffin
Classical:
Best Classical Album
Verdi: Requiem — Riccardo Muti, conductor; Duain Wolfe, chorus master; Christopher Alder, producer
Best Classical Crossover album
Tin, Christopher: Calling All Dawns — Lucas Richman, conductor
Best Classical Contemporary Composition
Daugherty, Michael: Deus Ex Machina — Michael Daugherty (Giancarlo Guerrero)
Best Orchestral Performance
Daugherty: Metropolis Symphony; Deus Ex Machina — Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor
Best Opera Recording
Saariaho: L’Amour De Loin – Kent Nagano, conductor; Daniel Belcher, Ekaterina Lekhina & Marie-Ange
Best Choral Performance
Verdi: Requiem — Riccardo Muti, conductor; Duain Wolfe, chorus master
Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (with Orchestra)
Mozart: Piano Concertos Nos. 23 & 24 — Mitsuko Uchida (The Cleveland Orchestra)
Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (without Orchestra)
Messiaen: Livre Du Saint-Sacrement — Paul Jacobs
Best Chamber Music Performance
Ligeti: String Quartets Nos. 1 & 2 — Parker Quartet
Best Small Ensemble Performance
Dinastia Borja – Jordi Savall, conductor; Hespèrion XXI & La Capella Reial De Catalunya
Best Classical Vocal Performance
Sacrificium — Cecilia Bartoli (Giovanni Antonini; Il Giardino Armonico)
Latin / World:
Best Latin Pop Album
Paraiso Express – Alejandro Sanz
Best Latin Rock, Alternative or Urban Album
El Existential – Grupo Fantasma
Best Tropical Latin Album
Viva La Tradicion – Spanish Harlem Orchestra
Best Tejano Album
Recuerdos – Little Joe & La Familia
Best Norteno Album
Classic – Intocable
Best Banda Album
Enamorate De Mi – El Guero Y Su Banda Centenario
Best Hawaiian Music Album
Huana Ke Aloha – Tia Carrere
Best Native American Music Album
2010 Gathering of Nations Pow Wow: A Spirit’s Dance – various artists
Best Zydeco or Cajun Music Album
Zydeco Junkie – Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band
Best Reggae Album
Before the Dawn – Buju Banton
Best Traditional World Music Album
Ali and Toumani – Ali Farka Toure and Toumani Diabate
Best Contemporary World Music Album
Throw Down Your Heart, Africa Sessions Part 2: Unreleased Tracks – Bela Fleck
General:
Best Short Form Music Video
Bad Romance – Lady Gaga
Best Long Form Music Video
When You’re Strange – The Doors
Best Dance Recording
Only Girl (In the World) — Rihanna
Best Electronic/Dance Album
La Roux — La Roux
Best Musical Show Album
American Idiot (featuring Green Day) – Billy Joe Armstrong, producer
Best Compilation Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media
Crazy Heart – various artists
Best Score Soundtrack Album for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media
Toy Story 3 – Randy Newman composer
Best Song Written for Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media
The Weary Kind (from Crazy Heart) – Ryan Bingham & T Bone Burnett
Best New Age Album
Miho: Journey to the Mountain – Paul Winter Consort
Best Musical Album for Children
Tomorrow’s Children – Pete Seeger with the Rivertown Kids and Friends
Best Spoken Word Album for Children
Julie Andrews’ Collection of Poems, Songs and Lullabies – Julie Andrews & Emma Walton Hamilton
Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Story Telling)
The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Presents Earth (the audiobook) – Jon Stewart with Samantha Bee, Wyatt Cenac, Jason Jones, John Oliver and Sigourney Weaver
Best Comedy Album
Stark Raving Black — Lewis Black
Best Instrumental Composition
The Path Among the Trees – Billy Childs, composer
Best Instrumental Arrangement
Carlos – Vince Mendoza, arranger
Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)
Baba Yetu – Christopher Tin, arranger
Best Recording Package
Brothers – Michael Carney, art director
Best Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package
Under Great White Northern Lights (Limited Edition Box Set) – Rob Jones & Jack White III, art directors
Best Album Notes
Keep an Eye on the Sky – Robert Gordon, album-notes writer
Best Historical Album
The Beatles (The Original Studio Recordings) – Jeff Jones & Allan Rouse, compilation producers
Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical
Battle Studies
Best Engineered Album, Classical (tie)
Daugherty: Metropolis Symphony; Deus Ex Machina and
Porter, Quincy: Complete Viola Works
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical
Rob Cavallo
Producer of the Year, Classical
David Frost
Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical
Revolver (David Guetta’s One Love Club Remix)
Best Surround Sound Album
Britten’s Orchestra
Best Orchestra Performance
Daugherty: Metropolis Symphony: Deus Ex Machina
GRAMMY AWARDS Pictures:
Billy Joel’s relationship with Elton John on the rocks
Even though Billy Joel doesn’t admit it, it seems that he’s reasonably pissed off with Elton John’s comments about his stint in rehab. According to Elton John, Billy Joel only experienced “rehab lite”, however, the singer had this to say about such comments: “I’ve enjoyed our relationship too much to let something as random as these comments change my affection for him. Elton is just being Elton.” There sure sounds like there’s some anger in there somewhere… still, it’s not like it’s uncalled for. Elton John seems to be pretty condescending when it comes to getting over substance abuse. Billy Joel is in full rights to be pissed off.