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Janet Jackson To Open American Music Awards

November 12, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

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

Taylor Made? All Eyes On Swift At CMA Awards

November 09, 2009

NASHVILLE, Tenn.

Kenny Chesney has made the very hard work of dominating country music look easy.

And Taylor Swift is paying close attention.

TV One Access: From ‘Push’ To ‘Precious’

November 06, 2009

BURBANK, Calif

TV One Access explores the harrowing yet hope-filled story of the most critically acclaimed film of the year, “Precious: Based on the Novel ‘Push’ by Sapphire.” “From Push to Precious” is an hour-long special produced by Access Hollywood’s urban entertainment news program, TV One Access. The special premieres Sunday, November 8, 2009 (check local listings) on cable’s TV One.

Calle 13 Wins Cleans Ups At Latin Grammys

November 06, 2009

LAS VEGAS , Nevada

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.

Beyonce Thanks Jay-Z At MTV Europe Music Awards For ‘Putting A Ring On It’

November 05, 2009

BERLIN, Germany

A host of stars stepped out in Berlin, Germany on Thursday night for the 2009 MTV Europe Music Awards, but two in particular made major splashes – Beyonce and Katy Perry.

Beyonce picked up awards for Best Song for “Halo,” Best Female and Best Video for “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It).” According to MTV U.K., Beyonce thanked her husband, Jay-Z, who also performed at the event, while accepting the statue.

On The Download: Dolly Parton’s ‘Dolly’ Box Set

October 30, 2009

By Bryant Huddleston

BURBANK, Calif.

When I opened the lid of Dolly Parton’s new box set, perfectly titled “Dolly,” I knew I was going to be in for a surprise. It’s a known fact around the office at Access Hollywood that I love me some Dolly — my office is peppered with Dolly memories — but I admit I have not listened to a lot of her oldies but goodies in quite a while.

Sue me! I have my favorites, but now I have many more!

Flavor Flav Gets Ready To Head Back To School

October 01, 2009

By Jeremy Blacklow

BURBANK, Calif.

Flavor Flav is heading back to high school to get his diploma, and he’s inviting the reality TV cameras to follow him.

Ripping a page from Rodney Dangerfield’s play book, the Public Enemy rapper and alumnus of several VH1 reality shows will be teaming up with Michael Hirschorn’s Ish Entertainment and Eric Ortner Productions to produce the new strip.

On The Download: Billie Myers’ ‘Tea & Sympathy’

September 25, 2009

By Jeremy Blacklow

BURBANK, Calif.

There are few true singer - songwriters around today with the combination of complexity & honesty offered up by Billie Myers. While the music industry is changing drastically, Billie has not; and her third album, “Tea & Sympathy,” is her most personal to date. She offers a welcome change from the monotony common from commercial lyricists.

I had the chance recently to have lunch with Billie in LA and talk with her about her journey in making her latest album – which arrives a long nine years after the second. We talked about everything from musicians we both loved to crazy nights out in New York.

On The Download: Ingrid Michaelson

September 15, 2009

By Breanna Hughes

BURBANK, Calif.

For quite some time, I’ve been desperately searching for that missing link from the female artists that dominated the ‘90s. Something’s been missing since the days of Lilith Fair. There’s been a serious lack of good old fashioned “chick music” lately. But there is hope! There have been signs of a resurgence brewing in the music industry. Ladies such as Jenny Owen Youngs and Sara Bareilles are starting to bring it back. And Ingrid Michaelson is also a prevalent force in that category.