Monthly Archives: February 2009
Leonard Cohen Donates To Australian Bushfire Victims
Leonard Cohen, who spent the past two weeks playing the Australian leg of his world tour, is giving a helping hand to those affected by the country\’s bushfire disaster. Continue reading
And The Nominees For The ACM Awards Are …
Brad Paisley leads the nominees for this year\’s Academy of Country Music Awards with six nods, including top male vocalist and entertainer of the year. Continue reading
Nas, Damian Marley Team Up For Album
Rapper Nas and reggae star Damian Marley are collaborating on an album that will likely be released in the spring. Continue reading
Hosts, Performers For East Coast Music Awards Announced
Newfoundland pop singer Damhnait Doyle and CBC Radio\’s Jian Ghomeshi will help honour fellow Canucks as co-hosts of the 2009 East Coast Music Awards, organizers announced Tuesday. Continue reading
Tia Carrere Wins Grammy, Thinks Thrifty
In these trouble economic times, Tia Carrere showed you can be frugal and still be a winner at the Grammy Awards this weekend. Continue reading
andPOP Interviews The Virgins
Credited as one of the bands leading the post-punk revival, The Virgins is a unique group of guys with a unique sound. Also they have a really hot girl in their video – which of course never hurt anybody. andPOP had the pleasure of speaking with Nick and Wade before a recent show and also present them a very prestigious award! Continue reading
List of 2009 Grammy Winners
Album of the Year: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Raising Sand Best Rap Album: Lil Wayne, Tha Carter III Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: John Mayer, “Say” Record of the Year: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, “Please Read This Letter” … Continue reading
Usher’s Wife In Stable Condition
Tameka Foster was rushed to hospital recently due to complications with a routine surgery. The operation took place in Brazil. Continue reading
Jennifer Hudson Announces Tour in April
After her first and amazing performance at the Super Bowl since the family tragedies, and after a stellar performance last night at the Grammys, fans are certainly excited for Hudsen to get back into things again. Continue reading
40 A Big Year For Jennifer Aniston
Jennifer Aniston recently appeared on Ellen DeGeneres airing on Friday looking fabulous as always. Surprisingly, the beautiful star will be celebrating her 40th birthday next week. Continue reading
Brad The Pitt Of Mick Jagger’s Joke
The British Academy Film Awards big winner last night- Slumdog Millionare was presented by Mick Jagger along with a hilarious line about Brad Pitt. Continue reading
Tiger Woods Has Baby Boy
Tiger Woods, 33 year old golf pro, welcomed a new addition to the family. Charlie Axel Woods was born on Sunday February 8th and is the baby brother of the Woods\’ first child, Sam Alexis who was born in June of 2007. Continue reading
Rant ‘N Rave: Rihanna and Chris Brown: Assault Drama
There’s something about Chris Brown I just don’t like. At least, when compared to his girlfriend Rihanna. He just doesn’t measure up to her success, talent and likeability. So when news broke last night that R&B’s sexiest couple would be M.I.A. at the Grammys—I knew something was up. How could music’s hottest duo miss out on one of the biggest awards show in entertainment? Especially since both were scheduled to perform that very night? Lets ask Brown. Continue reading
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Chris Brown Arrested After Apparent Assault With Rihanna
After being allegedly accused of assaulting his girlfriend Rihanna, Chris Brown, 19, turned himself in at the Wilshire station in Los Angeles around 6:30 p.m yesterday. The elite artist was put in lock-down on suspicion of making criminal threats, but was then released form jail after posting $50,000 bail. Continue reading
Gordon Ramsay Hitting Up Toronto
Hell\’s favorite chef, Gordon Ramsey, is set to make a pit stop in Toronto next weekend. According to E News, the celebrity chef- known for his popular programs of Hell\’s Kitchen, Kitchen Nightmares, and the F-word- will be doing a publicity circuit in support of his latest book \’Healthy Appetite\’. Continue reading
Usher’s Family Woes
It\’s true, the Grammy awards included a star studded lineup. But unfortunately, Usher, who was set to perform as well, canceled out last minute. According to E News, the artist is dealing with a family crisis- possibly to do with his wife\’s plastic surgery operation. Continue reading
Chris Brown Accused Of Assault
In the midst of interviewing celebrities on the red carpet, celebrity wrangler Ryan Seacrest received word that Chris Brown is currently under investigation for an alleged assault. The 51st Grammy Awards Show is held in Los Angeles, California. Continue reading
Miley Cyrus Responds To Outcry Over ‘Racist’ Photo
Miley Cyrus has issued a statement regarding the photograph that surfaced of the teenager in which she appears to mock asians. The photograph depicts Cyrus and six of her friends squinting and pulling at their eyes in what looks to be an attempt to appear asian. Cyrus wrote, \”I\’ve also been told there are some people upset about some pictures taken of me with friends making goofy faces! Well, I\’m sorry if those people looked at those pics and took them wrong and out of context! In no way was I making fun of any ethnicity! I was simply making a goofy face. When did that become newsworthy?”. Continue reading
Jennifer Hudson In The ‘Spotlight’ For 51st Grammy Awards
Jennifer Hudson has a lot on her mind. The 27-year-old singer is still recovering from the tragedy in her family while under the spotlight of the entertainment industry. Her personal life has been the horrifying story of celebrity news since October, but her professional life still manages to flourish. Hudson has been nominated for four awards tonight at the 51st Grammy Awards Show.“It’s been a childhood dream of mine to release an album, so to receive four Grammy nominations is truly a blessing. I’m extremely honored and humbled by the nominations,” Hudson said in a statement released by Arista Records. Continue reading
‘The Fat Boys Are Back’
The Fat Boys, originally formed in 1982, have decided to make a comeback in 2009. They have released seven studio albums, all of which garnered platinum results by selling a million copies in the U.S. They are working hard to get noticed in the music world again, recently working with Philadelphia MC/producer Elijah to record “Unity”. According to chartattack.com, an album, tour, reality television show to find a third Fat Boy and a daytime children’s cartoon are in the works. The site also reveals The Fat Boys’ deal with InGrooves and Cleopatra Records to re-record “Wipeout” and “Human Beatbox.” Continue reading
