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51st Annual Grammy Awards Nominees Announced, Lil Wayne Led With Eight Nods
December 04, 2008 11:12:19Nominations for the 51st annual Grammy Awards have been announced in a CBS' live show which took place at Los Angeles' Nokia Theatre on December 3. Co-hosted by LL Cool J and Taylor Swift, the event revealed that rap mogul Lil Wayne led the pack with eight nods.
Topping the nominations, Wayne put his sixth studio album "Tha Carter III" into a battle in the category of "Album of the Year" with Coldplay's "Viva La Vida", Ne-Yo's "Year of the Gentleman", Robert Plant and Alison Krauss' "Raising Sand" and Radiohead's "In Rainbows". Meanwhile, he gained seven other nods from such categories as "Best Rap Solo Performance", "Best Rap/Sung Collaboration", "Best Rap Album", "Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group" and "Best Rap Song". In the two latter counts, he received two nominations each.
Video Premiere: Gnarls Barkley's 'Mystery Man'
November 07, 2008 02:11:37A music video to support Gnarls Barkley's single "Mystery Man" has been premiered. Shot in 2-D animated scenes, it mostly presents paper-made Superman flying over a town trying to save it from a monster's attack.
"Mystery Man" is a non-album track which will appear on the band's "Who's Gonna Save My Soul [EP]". Speaking of the song itself, the band said, "It's a song we weren't sure what to do with. We didn't know how to finish it, but we still liked what we had. It's half instrumental and half vocals."
Video Premiere: Gnarls Barkley's 'Who's Gonna Save My Soul'
July 24, 2008 10:07:16Musical duo Gnarls Barkley have just premiered a new music video on July 23 through MTV. The clip which, was directed by renown director Chris Milk, was made to accompany the group's latest single "Who's Gonna Save My Soul".
The clip starts with the scene of two people talking seriously in a diner. The man then stabs his heart and takes it out only to let it speaks by itself. The duo only appear towards the end of the video with them portraying the cook of the diner.
Video Premiere: Gnarls Barkley's 'Going On'
May 10, 2008 09:05:31Gnarls Barkley's new music video has just been premiered on May 9. The clip was for the group's latest single "Going On" taken from their sophomore set "The Odd Couple". The video itself was shot by director Wendy Morgan.
The new song is the second single that has been released from "The Odd Couple" after Gnarls previously dropped "Run" on February 5, as the first single. Meanwhile, the album was released digitally on March 18 and hit the stores on March 25.
Gnarls Barkley Releasing Album 'elpuoC ddO ehT' for Free
April 18, 2008 11:04:11In a bid to being the oddest of all, Gnarls Barkley has offered the reversed version of their latest release, "The Odd Couple". Apt to its reverse concept, the set is titled "elpuoC ddO ehT", packed in one track clocking in 38 minutes and 45 seconds and available for free download.
"elpuoC ddO ehT" is the backwards version of all the original tracks in the album that was released last month. When played, the album starts with the last track, which is "A Little Better". The backwards album is available for free download in the duo's special site, FronttoBacktoFront.com.
MTV Close Curtain for Gnarls Barkley's Video That May Cause Seizures
March 06, 2008 09:03:05It was between two things when Gnarls Barkley's video for "Run" was premiered the end of last month. The first music video out of the duo's new album "The Odd Couple" may have hit the channels and circulated over the sites, but it has been confirmed that it needs some reconstruction in order to be run on MTV.
The clip that was previously denied as having failed Harding Test, will be kept out of rotation on the music channel because it has a strobe effects that can set off seizures on the minute two and above. The duo hope that they will rework on the particular frame and have it released normally on MTV.
Video Premiere: Gnarls Barkley's 'Run'
March 01, 2008 10:03:14Grammy-winning duo Gnarls Barkley premiered the music video for their first single out of upcoming sophomore set "The Odd Couple". The video of "Run" was played for the first time on MTV overdrive yesterday, February 29 on contrary to previous rumors that the clip was not eligible for a run on the channel due to failing Harding Test.
Eccentric as always, the duo comprised of Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse are presented as performers on a soultrain like show in the clip that imprints '90s public access show called City Vibin'. Justin Timberlake is featured in the clip as the host of the show that they performed on.
Gnarls Barkley to Determine Lead Single and Wrap Up 2nd Set Soon
January 26, 2008 11:01:53Gnarls Barkley will soon wrap up the follow up to their critically-acclaimed debut album 'St. Elsewhere'. The duo are still determining which of the two songs they previewed at RollingStone.com will be made the lead single of the album which is tentatively titled 'Atlantis'.
The two songs have been said to have different sound with one leaning on funky rhythm and the other on "fierce ballad". Gnarls reportedly favored more on the latter which has the lyrics "Who's gonna save my soul now? / I know I'm out of control" and been confirmed by Billboard.com to have made the cut.
Rihanna's 'Umbrella' Snatch Video of the Year at MTV VMA
September 10, 2007 11:09:35
The inarguably biggest category at MTV Video Music Awards has been announced. 'Video of the Year' was given to Rihanna's 'Umbrella' feat. Jay-Z.
With the winning, Rihanna has pocketed two statuettes through 'Umbrella'. Earlier that evening, she gained 'Monster Single of the Year'.
Gnarls Barkley's Second Album Delayed to Next Year
August 20, 2007 10:08:32
Gnarls Barkley's highly-expected second album will not arrive as scheduled. The album that was initially set for this September, has been pushed for a next year release.
The reason for the delay is the hectic schedule that one of the duo has. Danger Mouse, real name Brian Burton, won't be able to promote the album this year because he's busy with his new supergroup, Underground Animals. The new project will release an album before the end of this year, thus will consume Mouse's time this year.
Rihanna's "Umbrella" Begins #1 Ninth Week in UK Chart
July 17, 2007 04:07:27
When Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" was released in March 2006 and remained at #1 in U.K. Singles chart for nine weeks, everybody thought that it was the ultimate song of the decade. However, it was recently broken by Rihanna's infectious hit "Umbrella" featuring Jay-Z.
"Umbrella" is enjoying its ninth week atop the U.K. chart while maintaining its #1 post in U.S. Billboard's Hot 100 chart at the same time. The song holds strong to its position despite the big jumpers in the U.K. chart.
Early Music Winners of 2007 BET Awards
June 27, 2007 10:06:02
Early winners of BET Awards have been revealed as the show goes on. On the music category, frontrunner Beyonce Knowles triumphed at the event with her first trophy of the night.
Beyonce scored one for Video of the Year through "Irreplaceable". The winning beat her own duet video with Shakira in "Beautiful Liar" and others by Akon, Ciara and Gnarls Barkley.
20th Annual Kids' Choice Awards Reveals Its Music Nominees!
March 15, 2007 04:03:14
The Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards is back for its 20th round. A cluster of music nominees has been announced in four separate categories.
Lining up to win Favorite Song are Daniel Powter's "Bad Day", Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy", Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie" featuring Wyclef Jean and also Beyonce Knowles' "Irreplaceable".
Winners of the 2007 Soul Train Music Awards Unleashed
March 12, 2007 12:03:14
The 2007 Soul Train Music Awards that was held at Pasadena Civic Auditorium has revealed its winners. Co hosted by LeToya Luckett and Omarion and planned to air between March 17th and 25th, the event sadly did not attract most of the winners to come. The show went on anyway.
Winners of Best R&B Album are Jamie Foxx and Mary J. Blige. Foxx grabbed the award through his album "Unpredictable" (2005) while Blige who did not attend the ceremony won it through "The Breakthrough" (2005).
Beyonce Knowles Graces the Highly Coveted Front Cover of Sports Illustrated
February 14, 2007 02:02:50
One of the "Dreamgirls" hit hard this time, very hard indeed. Beyonce Knowles has been billed as the 2007 cover girl for the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition.
The Swimsuit Edition shows Beyonce posed on a Florida beach in a yellow-and-pink bikini by House of Dereon and carrying in it the actress-singer's photos.
More on the 49th Annual Grammy Winners
February 12, 2007 12:02:36
Not only two, but five. Dixie Chicks sweeps clean all the five categories they earn at the 49th annual Grammy Awards, thus taking home the awards for Record Of The Year, Song Of The Year, and Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal all for "Not Ready To Make Nice", plus Album Of The Year and Best Country Album both for "Taking the Long Way".
Also scores an award is Christina Aguilera who wins the Best Female Pop Vocal Performance award for "Ain't No Other Man". American hip-hop group the Black Eyed Peas, in the meantime, earns the Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocal award for their hit "My Humps", while pop sensation Madonna nabs the Best Electronic/Dance Album award for "Confessions on a Dance Floor".
Blender's 2006 Readers' Poll
January 16, 2007 12:01:43
While the other celebrities are celebrating their Golden Globes winning, the likes of My Chemical Romance, Justin Timberlake and Gnarls Barkley are all toasting their picking up the leading awards in US men's magazine Blender's 2006 Readers' Poll.
My Chemical Romance's "The Black Parade" earns the title of the year's Best Album, whereas Justin Timberlake gets the Song Of The Year prize, thanks to his single "My Love". Gnarls Barkley, additionally, wins double, which is the New Artist Of The Year award and the Greatest Song Of 2006 for their hit song "Crazy".
The First Group of Performers Announced for the 49th Grammys
January 12, 2007 11:01:57
Such famous names, as Beyonce Knowles, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gnarls Barkley, and Dixie Chicks, have all been booked to perform at the upcoming Grammys. Their being inducted as performers at the prestigious event was being announced Thursday January 11th.
What interesting here is that all those performers are Grammy nominees as well. Beyonce is up for four awards, while the Chili Peppers is among the leading nominees with six nods. As of Gnarls Barkley, the musical duo vies for 4 awards, whereas the Dixie Chicks earn five nominations.
Winners of the 13th Annual MTV Europe Music Awards
November 03, 2006 10:11:59
Served as host and performer at the 13th annual MTV Europe Music Awards, held Nov 2nd in Copenhagen, Justin Timberlake also was one of the many winners. The pop singer even took home two awards all at once, one for the category of Best Pop and the other one was for Best Male.
Just like Justin, Gnarls Barkley also won two awards, mainly for the categories of Future Sounds-Best New Act and Best Song for "Crazy". The other big winners of the night were Muse, winners of Best Alternative award, and Depeche Mode who was named the Best Group. Red Hot Chili Peppers, in addition, gloriously earned the Best Album award for "Stadium Arcadium".
The Big Winners at the 2006 Q Awards
October 31, 2006 11:10:21
Oasis and Arctic Monkeys were double winners at the 2006 Q Awards, took place Oct 30th at London's Grosvenor House Hotel. Both bands won two awards each, with the British rock band took home the award for Best Act in the World Today along with the Classic Songwriter Award for Noel Gallagher.
The Arctic Monkeys, had four nominations, kept up the Best Album for "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I Am Not" and the People's Choice awards. Irish rock band U2's The Edge collected the Q Innovation in Sound Award, with the Irish rock band itself receiving the special one-time-only Q Award Of Awards: Band of Bands accolade.
The 2006 MTVU Woodie Awards Winners
October 27, 2006 01:10:46
Alternative rock band Angels & Airwaves dominated the 2006 mtvU Woodie Awards, held Wednesday Oct 25th at New York's Roseland Ballroom. The band, formed by former Blink-182 star Tom DeLonge, claimed the event's top prize the Woodie of The Year (Artist of the Year) award.
Also won an honor during the award show, held to honor US college students' favorite emerging artists and music, was Plain White T's who brought home The Breaking Woodie (Best Emerging Artist) award, and Gnarls Barkley who nabbed the Left Field Woodie (Most Original Artist) award.
The Billboard Hot 100 Chart-Toppers for the Week Ended September 7th
September 08, 2006 11:09:11
The Billboard Hot 100 for the week ended Thursday September 7th has no new champion. Just as last week, the single charts still sees Justin Timberlake's "SexyBack" on its very top position, marking the set second week in a row to be the number one single in the US.
Remain steady at 2nd position is Stacy Ferguson's "London Bridge", just one place ahead of Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" which climbs one place from last week's position to No. 3. Following close behind at No. 4 is The Pussycat Dolls' "Buttons". Securing the 5th position on the charts is Sean Paul's "(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me".
Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Chart August 31st
September 01, 2006 01:09:08
The just-comeback pop singer Justin Timberlake hit hard the music industry with his new released single "SexyBack" sells 250,000 copies as a digital download, such attainment that places the man on the very top position of Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Chart for the week ended Thursday August 31st.
With Justin there at No. 1 spot, last week's champ Stacy Ferguson's "London Bridge," slips one to 2nd position, followed close behind at No. 3 by Sean Paul's "(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me". Meanwhile, the VMA winner Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" is at No. 4, just one place ahead of The Pussycat Dolls' "Buttons" at the 5th spot.
Panic! At the Disco's "Tragedies" Won VMA's Video of the Year Award
September 01, 2006 10:09:50
Pop punk/emo band Panic! At the Disco beat the other potential and strong contenders to bring home the Video of the Year award at the 23rd MTV Video Music Awards, held August 31st at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. It was the band's single "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" from album "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" that bring them to the attainment.
As of the album, it is their debut released September 27, 2005. It was also this set that indeed brought Panic! to widespread recognition as the album debuted at #112 on the Billboard 200 album chart, #6 on the Billboard independent chart, and #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, with nearly 10,000 albums sold in the first week of release. On top of that, in early August 2006 "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" finally was certified Platinum.
"Now" Replaces DMX on Top of Album Chart
August 10, 2006 11:08:00
Dominated the album chart at No. 1 spot for five straight weeks isn't a guarantee that DMX will be the ever after chart-topper. The rapper has to, unfortunately, have his latest set "Year of the Dog... Again" slips one to 2nd place with another 126,000 copies, such amount that becomes the lowest opening week of him.
And who's the No. 1 on the chart? It's "Now That's What I Call Music! 22" which taking in another 127,000 copies to score a third week on top. Following at number three on the Billboard 200 is Kidz Bop's "Kidz Bop 10" with more than 116,000 in sales. Stone Sour, in the meantime, debuts at No. 4 with their sophomore release, "Come What(ever) May", sold 81,000 copies. Last week's leader, LeToya Luckett's "LeToya" drops four to No. 5 with 65,000 copies.
LeToya Luckett Tops Albums Chart
August 03, 2006 09:08:41
It's been six years since her departure from famous girl group Destiny's Child and LeToya Luckett proves she really is good in music industry. The young singer took the No. 1 slot on the U.S. pop album charts with her self-titled debut selling 165,000 copies in the week ended July 30th. What's more, the set also tops the R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart, thanks to unauthorized sales before the official July 25 release date, while its first single "Torn" has already spent three weeks at No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
The multi-artist compilation "Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 22", in the meantime, slipped to No. 2 sold 151,000 copies after two week reigning the top spot. Pharell Williams' "In My Mind" followed behind with another 142,000 copies sold. Tom Petty's "Highway Companion" sold 112,000 copies to secure the 4th spot, ahead of Gnarls Barkley's "St. Elsewhere" at No. 5 taking in 54,000 units. Disney's "High School Musical" soundtrack slipped one to No. 6 with 47,000, while Rihanna's "A Girl Like Me" went up one to the 7th spot with 46,000.
The 2006 MTV VMAs Nominees
August 01, 2006 09:08:49
MTV announced its nominees for the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards on Monday July 31st and there it goes Latin singer Shakira and the Red Hot Chili Peppers leading the list with seven nominations each. The rock band and the pop superstar will compete for Video of the Year award for the videos "Dani California" and "Hips Don't Lie".
As of Shakira, she also is up for Best Female Video award still for the same single competing that of Christina Aguilera's "Ain't No Other Man", Kelly Clarkson's "Because of You", Madonna's "Hung Up", and Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous". Elsewhere, Red Hot Chili Peppers also vies for Best Group Video along with The All-American Rejects' "Move Along", Fall Out Boy's "Dance, Dance", Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy", and Panic! at the Disco's "I Write Sins Not Tragedies".
Los Lonely Boys Debuts at 2nd Spot on the Album Chart
July 27, 2006 01:07:07
The pop hits collection "Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 22" rules the album chart, again. This is the second straight week that the set reaches the peak position on the chart, selling 207,000 copies and thus becoming the only album to register six-figure sales in the week ended Sunday.
Meanwhile, the 2nd position on the chart is secured by Los Lonely Boys' "Sacred" taking in another 67,000 copies, and Rodney Atkins' "If You're Going Through Hell" is at 3rd with 55,000 copies. Gnarls Barkley's "St. Elsewhere" is at No. 4 with nearly 53,000 scans, followed by the soundtrack to the Disney Channel original movie "High School Musical" at #5 with sales of 52,000.
Carmen Electra Dating Jamie Foxx?
July 26, 2006 01:07:50
While Dave Navarro is busy denying recent reports mentioning he has had a new girlfriend shortly after splitting from Carmen Electra, the actress herself is busy with her new boy toy.
Rumors are abuzz that Carmen is dating Jamie Foxx as the twosome was spotted leaving a secret Gnarls Barkley show at the Big Apple's Element venue through the backdoor this week.
The US Billboard Album Charts
July 20, 2006 11:07:00
Now it's time for us to have a look at the US album chart. There on the very top position on the chart is the 22nd installment of "Now That's What I Call Music," tentatively titled "Now That's What I Call Music! Vol. 22", which sold about 398,000 copies. That amount, in fact, marks the biggest first-week sales since the Dixie Chicks' "Taking the Long Way", which has been sold more than 500,000 back in May.
What's more it's also more than four times as many copies as Johnny Cash's "American V: A Hundred Highways". Then comes at 2nd position on the chart is Thom Yorke's "The Eraser", moving 90,000 copies. Elsewhere on the top 200, Pimp C debuts at No. 3 with his "Pimpalation" sold 87,000 copies, ahead of Nelly Furtado's "Loose" at No. 4.
Those on the Bill to Play Virgin Festival
July 18, 2006 03:07:44
Red Hot Chili Peppers and The Who are only two of the many music acts set to play the upcoming U.S. version of the Virgin Festival, which is about to be held on September 23 at the Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
The festival, presented by Virgin Mobile, will also visit Toronto on September 9-10, thus marking the first time the longstanding U.K. festival has left its shores.
The Billboard Hot 100 Chart-Toppers
July 14, 2006 03:07:12
Nelly Furtado's "Promiscuous" holds the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 for the third consecutive week. On top of that the track also is the chart's greatest airplay gainer and remains atop the Pop 100 and Hot Digital Songs charts for a third frame each.
Back then to the Hot 100, Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" secures the 2nd place, just one place ahead of Cassie's "Me & U" which moves up one place from last week position to No. 3. Shakira's "Hips Don't Lie", in the meantime, falls two places to No. 4, followed after by Yung Joc's "It's Goin' Down" at No. 5.
The Top 10 Albums for the Week Ended Sunday
July 13, 2006 11:07:25
Johnny Cash's "American V: A Hundred Highways" earns the No. 1 spot on Billboard's albums chart with 88,000 copies sold in the week ended Sunday. This of course is a great attainment a set has ever reached considering the slow holiday week at retail, while also marks the late singer's No. 1 album since 1969's "At San Quentin".
What is more about "American V: A Hundred Highways", which is a collection of songs Cash recorded just before his death in 2003, the set moreover also crowned the Top Country Albums tally, knocking the Dixie Chicks' "Taking the Long Way" to No. 2 after seven weeks on top.
The Billboard 200 Album Chart Holdovers
July 06, 2006 09:07:48
Grammy-winning songstress India.Arie has her third album, "Testimony: Vol. 1, Life & Relationship", tops the Billboard 200 album chart at No. 1 selling 161,000 copies on the week ended Sunday July 2nd, such amount that brings the singer to beat another new release on the chart, Dashboard Confessional's "Dusk and Summer" who is on the runner-up position with 134,000 in sales.
"Life & Relationship" is Arie's third album subsequent to her 2001's "Acoustic Soul" and 2002's "Voyage to India". It moreover also marks her first ever chart-topper, that's for you to note. Back then to the chart, there's last week's champ Nelly Furtado's "Loose" at No. 3 with 99,000 units sold, followed by the Dixie Chicks' "Taking the Long Way" at #4 with more than 78,000 scans.
Preview on the Billboard 200
June 29, 2006 10:06:32
Grammy-winning songbird Nelly Furtado's latest album "Loose" brings her to the peak of the album charts with the set sold for more than 100,000 copies this week in the United States. Moving 219,000 for the week ended Sunday June 25th, the Mosley Music/Geffen set earning Furtado her best single-week sales and her first No. 1 on the big chart.
What is more from the star is that the album's first single, "Promiscuous" featuring Timbaland, has peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Back to the Billboard 200, securing the runner up position is Underoath's third full-length effort, "Define the Great Line" which sold 98,000 copies in its first week. The Dixie Chicks' "Taking the Long Way" slips from No. 2 to No. 3 with 87,000 units, and Keane's second Interscope album, "Under the Iron Sea," moved 75,000 copies in its first week to open at No. 4.
Songs Scored the No. 1 to 10 Spot on Billboard Hot 100
June 23, 2006 11:06:52
Taylor Hicks is rocketing even higher and higher in the industry, keeps reaping wining after winning from the day he was crowned season five "American Idol" champion. Has just signed his first ever recording contract, he shortly thereafter released his first single, "Do I Make You Proud", on June 13.
As many have predicted, the silver-haired Alabama native's set satisfyingly comes in at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, the Billboard Single Sales chart and the Billboard Pop 100 chart, making it the best selling song in the country with over 190,000 copies sold in its first week of release. What's more Hicks will perform this chart topping song on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Thursday, June 22nd.
Paris' "Burning" Spirit
May 24, 2006 10:05:25
It takes time indeed for Paris Hilton to just include the Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" on the CD of her upcoming album "Paris Is Burning".
The set, which actually was slated for a summer 2006 release, reportedly includes input from the likes of Three 6 Mafia, Lil Jon, JC Chasez, and Nick Carter.
Veteran Rockers RHCP Top UK Album Charts
May 17, 2006 10:05:35
Veteran rockers Red Hot Chili Peppers creating abuzz in music industry as their latest album "Stadium Arcadium" tops the UK album charts in the week ended Monday May 15th, 2006.
Meanwhile, the Top 5 on the UK album charts among others include Snow Patrol's "Eyes Open" at No. 2, Dirty Pretty Things' "Waterloo to Anywhere" at No. 3, Gnarls Barkley's "St. Elsewhere" at No. 4, and Kooks' "Inside In / Inside Out" to finish the big 5.
