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Janet Jackson To Open American Music Awards

Janet Jackson will kick off the 2009 American Music Awards with a special opening medley, Access Hollywood has learned.

Mary J. Blige, Green Day, Keith Urban & Shakira Added As ‘American Music Awards’ Performers

Mary J. Blige, Green Day, Keith Urban and Shakira have joined the already star-filled list of performers set to take the stage at the “2009 American Music Awards,” Access Hollywood has confirmed.

These artists join other previously announced acts including Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Eminem, Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez, Black Eyed Peas, Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Daughtry and Adam Lambert.

Calle 13 Wins Cleans Ups At Latin Grammys

Puerto Rican duo Calle 13 won all five awards it was nominated for Thursday at the Latin Grammys in Las Vegas, including two of the top awards of the night and honors in both urban and alternative categories.

On The Download: Amazon.com’s Best Of 2009 List Arrives Early

It’s still weeks before Thanksgiving, and already Christmas decorations are lining the streets of Los Angeles – and they’re not the only things that have arrived early this year.

With almost two full months of releases left in 2009, Amazon.com has released its list of the best albums of 2009, the first major musical best-of list of the year.

So how do the popular Web site’s picks stack up?

Stars Out For Yankees-Phillies World Series Game 1

Kate Hudson and Minka Kelly gave their boyfriends’ World Series opener some sparkle.

Jay-Z, Alicia Keys To Perform At World Series

The New York Yankees have been blasting Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” during their playoff run. Now, the team is having the rap king perform the song live to kick off Game 1 of the World Series.

Jay-Z and fellow New Yorker Alicia Keys are set to perform the hit on Wednesday, as the Yankees take on defending World Series champs, the Philadelphia Phillies.

Patrick Swayze’s Widow To Join Kate Gosselin, Elizabeth Edwards At Women’s Conference

Lisa Niemi, the widow of late actor Patrick Swayze, will speak out at a panel on Grief, Healing and Resilience at The Women’s Conference 2009 on Tuesday, a conference rep confirmed to Access Hollywood.

Lisa lost her husband to a long battle with pancreatic cancer on September 14. He was 57. The two were married for 34 years.

TLC, Taylor Swift & More Play Justin Timberlake’s Charity Concert

R&B icons TLC reunited for the group’s first solo performance in six years on Saturday night — thanks to Justin Timberlake.

According to MTV News, the group – Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozanda “Chilli” Thomas – took the stage by themselves, performing for the first time in six years. The group semi-retired in 2003 following the death of third member Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes in a 2002 car accident.

Jay-Z To Perform Live At American Music Awards In Los Angeles On November 22

Hip-hop icon Jay-Z will perform at the 2009 American Music Awards, Access Hollywood has learned.

This marks Jay’s second time performing on the awards show. He will join the previously announced Alicia Keys in a special collaboration on “Empire State of Mind.”

‘Top Chef’s’ Padma Lakshmi: Pregnancy Is ‘Not A Reason To Pig Out’

”‘Top Chef’” host Padma Lakshmi’s career is built on tasting some of the world’s best food – but the reality star beauty said her pregnancy is not an excuse to chow down.

Alicia Keys Speaks Out For Fighting AIDS

Alicia Keys wants her fans to make a difference fighting AIDS.

“It wasn’t until I traveled to South Africa on my first tour in 2002 that I really understood the AIDS pandemic in Africa and how it affects people of all races, colors, religions and backgrounds,” she wrote in a USA Weekend editorial coming out this weekend. “It’s so easy to live in your own world.”

Alicia Keys Gets Down To Business With New Company

The 12-time Grammy winner has established herself as one of music’s brightest stars, now Alicia Keys is ready to inspire others — without singing a tune. 

Keys is launching AK Worldwide, a new company that will handle the singer’s projects, especially those outside of music.