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Selena Gomez Can Dream At Hard Rock Cafe!

Selena Gomez hangs out with the If I Can Dream cast backstage before her meet and greet in Boston over the weekend.

The 17-year-old actress just posted on her Facebook a little message for all her fans: “What a long week, thank you all for following me along the trip I hope you enjoyed the pictures and the play by play. Three important dates for y’all to remember Feb. 23rd www.selenagomez.com finally launches. July 15th Dream Out Loud launches in stores more details soon as to where you can buy the clothing. July 23r…d Ramona and Beezus premieres in theaters. Two more shows left on my mini tour then hopefully doing a full fledged U.S. tour in late July and August. Go to www.selenagomez.com in 6 days and tell me which cities I need to come play.”

That’s a lot of dates! Also check out Selena’s recent interview with SkeeTV below!

[pro-player] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRJwSDxwyes [/pro-player]

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Selena Gomez - I’m So Proud Of Taylor Swift!

Selena Gomez may just be BFF Taylor Swift’s biggest supporter.

The 17-year-old actress/singer dished to MTV, “What I admire most about Taylor is that she focuses on all the positive things — and that’s what I love about her. She won four Grammys. That was amazing.”

Sel continued, “That is really what she’s passionate about — [her career and her music]. And that’s what she loves. She’s a very strong person, so that’s what she’s honoring and that’s what I’m proud of her for.”

Both Selena and Taylor are nominated for a 2010 Kids Choice Award.

Source:

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/02/18/selena-gomez-can-dream-at-hard-rock-cafe

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/02/19/selena-gomez-im-so-proud-of-taylor-swift

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Source: http://www.wambie.com/tuttifrutti_us/news/MILEY_WILL_SELL_HER_DRESS_TO_HELP_HAITI-new_en-2526.html

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Taylor Swift - Come Behind The Scenes At The Grammys!

Taylor Swift blows a kiss to Ellen DeGeneres while backstage at the Grammy Awards on Sunday (January 31) in Los Angeles.

Ellen sent the 20-year-old musician a Flip Video camcorder to record her entire Grammy weekend experience – and now you can go backstage with Taylor and see what it was like to be there!

Tay won four Grammys in all – what an amazing night!!

[pro-player] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CzOu4HdZX1w [/pro-player]

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Nick Jonas Takes Who I Am To Santa Monica Pier!

Nick Jonas takes a moment to compose himself as he’s overwhelmed with fans at Santa Monica Pier on Tuesday afternoon (February 2).

The 17-year-old musician, who’s new album, Who I Am, dropped today, announced the news of where he would be on Twitter — and walked into a huge crowd of female fans. Nick tweeted, “That was amazing! Heading to SHERMAN OAKS to do it again! Go to Mark’s Garden or watch on my Facebook webcast!”

Check out Nick’s journey of today below. Have you got your copy yet?

[pro-player] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOMYYD6KBKQ [/pro-player]

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Nick Jonas - Roses For My Fans!

Nick Jonas hands a pink rose over to one fan as he gives another impromptu performance on the sidewalks of Sherman Oaks, Calif., on Tuesday afternoon (February 2).

The 17-year-old musician’s first stop was Santa Monica Pier before ending his new album, Who I Am, promo day at Downtown Disney.

Nick tweeted after all of it, “What an amazing day. Thanks so much to everyone for getting the record. That means so much to me. To all the fans I just want to say I love you. From the bottom of my heart. Thank you for a great album release day. Goodnight.”

Source:  

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/02/04/taylor-swift-takes-you-behind-the-scenes-at-the-grammys

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/02/02/nick-jonas-takes-who-i-am-to-santa-monica-pier

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/02/03/nick-jonas-roses-for-my-fans

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Grammy Awards Bring In 26 Million Viewers, Full Winner List!

The 2010 Grammy Awards had a huge jump in ratings this year, bringing the total number of viewers to over 26 million!

The show had a 35% increase in viewership from last year’s event and were the highest rated Grammys since 2004, according to Variety.

Check out the complete list of winners!!!

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Nick Jonas Ponders Proust For Vanity Fair!

Nick Jonas looks like he was transported from a painted portrait as he holds onto his guitar in this new shot from the March 2010 issue of Vanity Fair magazine.

The 17-year-old shared his thoughts on the Proust question, “My current state of mind: Right now, I’m just at a place in my life where I’m just excited about all the opportunities that are happening and looking forward to another good year.”

And while Nick will stay away from helicopters, he knows what his key to happiness is: “Food and family — the key to life.”

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Nick Jonas Looking Fit!

Nick Jonas posed for the magazine VMAN and it is clear now that he is no longer a little boy!

The style of the photo shoot was one of the 1950′s: leather jackets, slicked hair, and showing off muscle. It is not how we are used to seeing Nick, but we like it. He looks great!

Nick told the magazine what he thinks about making music. He said, “With albums, art, I want to express myself completely, express my feelings. and the stories and ideas that I have.”

 

 

 

 

 

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Nick Jonas - Love Me For My Music!

Check out this new outtake of Nick Jonas from the upcoming February 2010 issue of Teen Vogue magazine.

The 17-year-old musician shared about possibly returning to Broadway one day, “Broadway had a big part in my realizing that I wanted to make music a career. I’d love to go back—if the timing was right.”

Nick also dished on what he really wants in a future mate: “I want someone to love me for my passion for music. It’s all I’ve ever thought about.”

To read Nick’s full article, check out TeenVogue.com!

Source:

- http://justjared.buzznet.com/2010/02/01/grammy-awards-bring-in-26-million-viewers-complete-list-of-winners

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/02/01/nick-jonas-ponders-proust-for-vanity-fair

- http://www.wambie.com/tuttifrutti_us/photos/NICK_JONAS_LOOKING_FIT-photo_en-852.html

- http://justjaredjr.buzznet.com/2010/02/01/nick-jonas-love-me-for-my-music

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List Of The Winners:

 

Record Of The Year

- Use Somebody By Kings Of Leon

Album Of The Year

- Fearless By Taylor Swift

Song Of The Year

- Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) By Beyoncé

Best New Artist

- Zac Brown Band

Best Female Pop Vocal Performance

- Halo By Beyoncé

Best Male Pop Vocal Performance

- Make It Mine By Jason Mraz

Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

- I Gotta Feeling By Black Eyed Peas

Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals

- Lucky By Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat

Best Pop Instrumental Performance

- Throw Down Your Heart By Béla Fleck

Best Pop Instrumental Album

- Potato Hole By Booker T. Jones

Best Pop Vocal Album

- The E.N.D. By Black Eyed Peas

Best Dance Recording

- Poker Face By Lady GaGa

Best Electronic/Dance Album

- The Fame By Lady GaGa

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

- Michael Bublé Meets Madison Square Garden By Michael Bublé

Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance

- Working On A Dream By Bruce Springsteen

Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

- Use Somebody By Kings Of Leon

Best Hard Rock Performance

- War Machine By AC/DC

Best Metal Performance

- Dissident Aggressor By Judas Priest

Best Rock Instrumental Performance

- A Day In The Life By Jeff Beck

Best Rock Song

- Use Somebody By Kings Of Leon

Best Rock Album

- 21st Century Breakdown By Green Day

Best Alternative Music Album

- Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix By Phoenix

Best Female R&B Vocal Performance

- Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) By Beyoncé

Best Male R&B Vocal Performance

- Pretty Wings By Maxwell

Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

- Blame It By Jamie Foxx & T-Pain

Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance

- At Last By Beyoncé

Best Urban/Alternative Performance

- Pearls By India.Arie & Dobet Gnahore

Best R&B Song

- Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) By Beyoncé

Best R&B Album

- Blacksummer’s Night By Maxwell 

Best Contemporary R&B Album

- I Am… Sasha Fierce By Beyoncé

Best Rap Solo Performance

- D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune) By Jay-Z

Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group

- Crack A Bottle By Eminem, Dr. Dre & 50 Cent

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration

- Run This Town By Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West

Best Rap Song

- Run This Town By Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West

Best Rap Album

- Relapse By Eminem

Best Female Country Vocal Performance

- White Horse By Taylor Swift

Best Male Country Vocal Performance

- Sweet Thing By Keith Urban

Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals

- I Run To You By Lady Antebellum

Best Country Collaboration With Vocals

- I Told You So By Carrie Underwood & Randy Travis

Best Country Instrumental Performance

- Producer’s Medley By Steve Wariner

Best Country Song

- White Horse By Taylor Swift

Best Country Album

- Fearless By Taylor Swift

Best New Age Album

- Prayer For Compassion By David Darling

Best Contemporary Jazz Album

- 75 By Joe Zawinul & The Zawinul Syndicate

Best Jazz Vocal Album

- Dedicated To You: Kurt Elling Sings The Music Of Coltrane And Hartman By Kurt Elling

Best Improvised Jazz Solo

- Dancin’ For Chicken By Terence Blanchard, Soloist

Best Jazz Instrumental Album, Individual Or Group

- Five Peace Band – Live By Chick Corea & John McLaughlin Five Peace Band

Best Large Jazz Ensemble Album

- Book One By New Orleans Jazz Orchestra

Best Latin Jazz Album

- Juntos Para Siempre By Bebo Valdés And Chucho Valdés

Best Gospel Performance

- Wait On The Lord By Donnie McClurkin Featuring Karen Clark Sheard

Best Gospel Song

- God In Me By Mary Mary Featuring Kierra “KiKi” Sheard

Best Rock Or Rap Gospel Album

- Live Revelations By Third Day

Best Pop/Contemporary Gospel Album

- The Power Of One By Israel Houghton

Best Southern/Country/Bluegrass Gospel Album

- Jason Crabb By Jason Crabb

Best Traditional Gospel Album

- Oh Happy Day By Various Artists

Best Contemporary R&B Gospel Album

- Audience Of One By Heather Headley

Best Latin Pop Album

- Sin Frenos By La Quinta Estación

Best Latin Rock, Alternative Or Urban Album

- Los De Atras Vienen Conmigo By Calle 13

Best Tropical Latin Album

- Ciclos By Luis Enrique

Best Regional Mexican Album

- Necesito De Ti By Vicente Fernández

Best Tejano Album

- Borders Y Bailes By Los Texmaniacs

Best Norteño Album

- Tu Noche Con…Los Tigres Del Norte By Los Tigres Del Norte

Best Banda Album

- Tu Esclavo Y Amo By Lupillo Rivera

Best Americana Album

- Electric Dirt By Levon Helm

Best Bluegrass Album

- The Crow / New Songs For The Five-String Banjo By Steve Martin

Best Traditional Blues Album

- A Stranger Here By Ramblin’ Jack Elliott

Best Contemporary Blues Album

- Already Free By The Derek Trucks Band

Best Traditional Folk Album

- High Wide & Handsome: The Charlie Poole Project By Loudon Wainwright III

Best Contemporary Folk Album

- Townes By Steve Earle

Best Hawaiian Music Album

- Masters Of Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar, Volume 2 By Various Artists

Best Native American Music Album

- Spirit Wind North By Bill Miller

Best Zydeco Or Cajun Music Album

- Lay Your Burden Down By Buckwheat Zydeco

Best Reggae Album

 

- Mind Control – Acoustic By Stephen Marley

Best Traditional World Music Album

- Douga Mansa By Mamadou Diabate

Best Contemporary World Music Album

- Throw Down Your Heart: Tales From The Acoustic Planet, Vol. 3 – Africa Sessions By Béla Fleck

Best Musical Album For Children

- Family Time By Ziggy Marley

Best Spoken Word Album For Children

- Aaaaah! Spooky, Scary Stories & Songs By Buck Howdy

Best Spoken Word Album (Includes Poetry, Audio Books & Story Telling)

- Always Looking Up By Michael J. Fox

Best Comedy Album

- A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift Of All! By Stephen Colbert

Best Musical Show Album

 

- David Caddick & David Lai, Producers Leonard Bernstein, Composer; Stephen Sondheim, Lyricist. New Broadway Cast with Matt Cavenaugh, Josefina Scaglione & Others

Best Compilation Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media

- Slumdog Millionaire By Various Artists

Best Score Soundtrack Album For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media

- Up By Michael Giacchino, Composer

Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media

Jai Ho (From Slumdog Millionaire) By Gulzar, A.R. Rahman & Tanvi Shah, Songwriters (A.R. Rahman, Sukhvinder Singh, Tanvi Shah, Mahalaxmi Iyer & Vijay Prakash)

Best Instrumental Composition

- Married Life (From Up) By Michael Giacchino, Composer (Michael Giacchino)

Best Instrumental Arrangement

- West Side Story Medley By Bill Cunliffe, Arranger (Resonance Big Band)

Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s)

- Quiet Nights By Claus Ogerman, Arranger (Diana Krall)

Best Recording Package

- Everything That Happens Will Happen Today By Stefan Sagmeister, Art Director (David Byrne & Brian Eno)

Best Boxed Or Special Limited Edition Package

- Neil Young Archives Vol. I (1963-1972) By Gary Burden, Jenice Heo & Neil Young, Art Directors (Neil Young)

Best Album Notes

- The Complete Louis Armstrong Decca Sessions (1935-1946) By Dan Morgenstern, Album Notes Writer (Louis Armstrong)

Best Historical Album

- The Complete Chess Masters (1950-1967)Andy McKaie, compilation producer; Erick Labson, mastering engineer (Little Walter)

Best Engineered Album, Non-Classical

- Ellipse By Imogen Heap, Engineer (Imogen Heap)

Producer Of The Year, Non-Classical

- Brendan O’Brien

• Black Ice (AC/DC)
• Crack The Skye (Mastodon)
• The Fixer (Pearl Jam)
• Killswitch Engage (Killswitch Engage)
• Working On A Dream (Bruce Springsteen)

 

Best Remixed Recording, Non-Classical

- When Love Takes Over (Electro Extended Remix) By David Guetta, remixer (David Guetta Featuring Kelly Rowland)

Best Surround Sound Album

- Transmigration By Michael Bishop, Surround Mix Engineer; Michael Bishop, Surround Mastering Engineer; Elaine Martone, Surround Producer (Robert Spano, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra & Choruses)

Best Engineered Album, Classical

- Mahler: Symphony No. 8; Adagio From Symphony No. 10 By Peter Laenger, Engineer (Michael Tilson Thomas & San Francisco Symphony)

Producer Of The Year, Classical

- Steven Epstein

• Adams: Doctor Atomic Symphony (David Robertson & Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra)
• Bernstein: Mass (Marin Alsop, Jubilant Sykes, Asher Edward Wulfman, Morgan State University Choir, Peabody Children’s Chorus & Baltimore Symphony Orchestra)
• Corigliano: A Dylan Thomas Trilogy (Leonard Slatkin, George Mabry, Sir Thomas Allen, Nashville Symphony Chorus & Nashville Symphony Orchestra)
• Fauré: Piano Quintets (Fine Arts Quartet & Cristina Oritz)
• Yo-Yo Ma & Friends: Songs Of Joy And Peace (Yo-Yo Ma & Various Artists)

 

Best Classical Album

- Mahler: Symphony No. 8; Adagio From Symphony No. 10 By Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor; Ragnar Bohlin, Kevin Fox & Susan McMane, choir directors; Andreas Neubronner, producer;Peter Laenger, engineer/mixer; Andreas Neubronner, mastering engineer (Laura Claycomb, Anthony Dean Griffey, Katarina Karnéus, Quinn Kelsey, James Morris, Yvonne Naef, Elza van den Heever & Erin Wall; San Francisco Symphony; Pacific Boychoir, San Francisco Girls Chorus & San Francisco Symphony Chorus)

Best Orchestral Performance

- Ravel: Daphnis Et Chloé By James Levine, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra; Tanglewood Festival Chorus)

Best Opera Recording

- Britten: Billy Budd By Daniel Harding, conductor; Ian Bostridge, Neal Davies, Nathan Gunn, Jonathan Lemalu, Matthew Rose & Gidon Saks; John Fraser, producer (London Symphony Orchestra; Gentlemen Of The London Symphony Chorus)

Best Choral Performance

- Mahler: Symphony No. 8; Adagio From Symphony No. 10 By Michael Tilson Thomas, conductor; Ragnar Bohlin, Kevin Fox & Susan McMane, choir directors (Laura Claycomb, Anthony Dean Griffey, Elza van den Heever, Katarina Karnéus, Quinn Kelsey, James Morris, Yvonne Naef & Erin Wall; San Francisco Symphony; Pacific Boychoir, San Francisco Symphony Chorus & San Francisco Girls Chorus)

Best Instrumental Soloist(s) Performance (With Orchestra)

- Prokofiev: Piano Concertos Nos. 2 & 3 By Vladimir Ashkenazy, conductor; Evgeny Kissin (Philharmonia Orchestra)

 

Best Instrumental Soloist Performance (Without Orchestra)

- Journey To The New World By Sharon Isbin (Joan Baez & Mark O’Connor)

 

Best Chamber Music Performance

- Intimate Letters By Emerson String Quartet

 

Best Small Ensemble Performance

- Lang, David: The Little Match Girl Passion By Paul Hillier, conductor; Ars Nova Copenhagen & Theatre Of Voices

 

Best Classical Vocal Performance

- Verismo Arias By Renée Fleming (Marco Armiliato; Jonas Kaufmann; Orchestra Sinfonica Di Milano Giuseppi Verdi; Coro Sinfonica Di Milano Giuseppi Verdi)

 

Best Classical Contemporary Composition

- Higdon, Jennifer: Percussion Concerto By Jennifer Higdon (Marin Alsop)

 

Best Classical Crossover Album

- Yo-Yo Ma & Friends: Songs Of Joy And Peace By Yo-Yo Ma (Odair Assad, Sergio Assad, Chris Botti, Dave Brubeck, Matt Brubeck, John Clayton, Paquito d’Rivera, Renée Fleming, Diana Krall, Alison Krauss, Natalie McMaster, Edgar Meyer, Cristina Pato, Joshua Redman, Jake Shimabukuro, Silk Road Ensemble, James Taylor, Chris Thile, Wu Tong, Alon Yavnai & Amelia Zirin-Brown)

 

Best Short Form Music Video

- Boom Boom Pow By Black Eyed Peas

 

Best Long Form Music Video

- The Beatles Love – All Together Now By Various Artists

Source: http://www.grammy.com/nominees

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