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Rihanna, Ne-Yo, Hudson Coming To BET Awards

June 12, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

The BET Awards keeps getting more talent under its umbrella.

D.L. Hughley To Host 2008 BET Awards

June 3, 2008

NEW YORK, New York --

Actor and comedian D.L. Hughley will take the reins as host of BET Awards ’08.

Tagged as “the hottest ticket on television,” BET Awards ’08 is raising the stakes as the biggest stars in music, sports and entertainment unite under one roof at Los Angeles’s historic Shrine Auditorium on Tuesday, June 24 at 8 p.m. ET. BET Awards ’08 will feature live performances by some of today’s hottest artists, including Usher, Lil Wayne and Nelly.

Alicia Keys Cancels Concerts

April 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Eleven-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys was forced to put the brakes on her “As I Am Tour,” after her swollen vocal chords continued to plague the singer.

Alicia Keys Offers Theories On Tupac & B.I.G.‘s Deaths

April 14, 2008

NEW YORK, New York --

There’s another side to Alicia Keys: conspiracy theorist.

The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter tells Blender magazine: “‘Gangsta rap’ was a ploy to convince black people to kill each other. ‘Gangsta rap’ didn’t exist.”

Another of her theories: That the bicoastal feud between slain rappers Tupac Shakur and Notorious B.I.G. was fueled “by the government and the media, to stop another great black leader from existing.”

Miley Cyrus Is Kids' Choice Front-Runner

March 29, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

It was shaping up as the best of both worlds for pop culture phenomenon Miley Cyrus, who came into Saturday night's 21st annual Kids Choice Awards with nominations for favorite singer and favorite actress.

Janet Jackson's 'Discipline' Tops Album Charts

March 5, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Janet Jackson has debuted at the top of the album chart with her new one, "Discipline."

Janet’s first chart-topping album in seven years bested Erykah Badu, who netted the number two slot with her new entry, "New Amerykah: Part One (4th World War)." It also beat out stiff competition from last week’s, number one — Jack Johnson’s "Sleep Through The Static."

Alicia Keys & Tyra Banks Being Honored By BET

February 22, 2008

WASHINGTON D.C --

Alicia Keys and Tyra Banks are among several African Americans being honored for their achievements at the BET Honors, which premieres tonight (Friday, February 22) on the network.

The event will be hosted by an all star cast including such notables as Cedric “The Entertainer,” Stevie Wonder, John Legend, Gladys Knight, Wyclef Jean, Jill Scott, Brian McKnight, Ne-Yo, Raheem DeVaughn, Blair Underwood, Danny Glover, Kerry Washington, Idris Elba, Hill Harper and Vivica A. Fox.

ROLL CALL: Presidential Sized Edition: Britney, Paris, Alicia, Jordin & Two Heidis!

February 18, 2008

by Jesse Spero

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

On this Presidential holiday, it's only fitting that Hollywood's Heads Of State are up to their usual highjinks, Brit dined out with dad. Paris danced in a giant champagne glass. Klum offers Brit a new house to live in. Alicia nabs Jordin for her tour. And Spencer says Montag's album will be better than Madonna's.

Now Hear This: Quotes From The Grammys (2008)

February 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Some of the noteworthy quotes overheard at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards:

"You couldn't keep me from actually getting this myself — it's not the same when someone else gets this on your behalf." — Carrie Underwood, who raced onstage to accept her trophy for best female country vocal performance during the lightly attended non-televised segment of the Grammy Awards.

Grammy Fashion Report: Stars Go Simple & Stunning

February 10, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Music's heavy hitters turned out for the Grammy Awards' 50th anniversary ceremony Sunday in celebratory and respectful outfits. The fringe outfits were left to up-and-comers or those looking for some paparazzi shots.

Amy Winehouse Wins Big At Grammys

February 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Trapped half a world away by the place she promised to never "go, go, go," a vibrant, exuberant Amy Winehouse dominated the Grammys on Sunday night, winning five awards and delivering a defiant performance of her autobiographical hit "Rehab" via satellite from London.

Grammys Complete List Of Winners

February 11, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

For a completely list of Grammy winners, in all 110 categories, click here!

Stars Flock To Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Bash

February 10, 2008

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. --

Whitney Houston, Alicia Keys, Carrie Underwood, Janet Jackson, David Beckham — and even new mom Nicole Richie — all hit the town to attend Clive Davis' celebrity soaked pre-Grammy party in Beverly Hills.