2012 Grammy Winners Revealed ... Probably
Updated: 2012-02-08 11:53:15
, , Feb 8 2012 6:53 AM EST 8 2012 Grammy Winners Revealed Probably We take a look at both the actual' and bizarro' Grammys and try to pick some winners in Bigger Than The . Sound By James Montgomery positivnegativ Last year , when the Arcade Fire shocked everybody especially Dog the Bounty Hunter by winning Album of the Year at the Grammys , it set in motion a chain of events that culminated in one rather troubling realization : Perhaps everything has changed . I say troubling because , really , the Grammys have never been cool and there is something like five decades of empirical evidence to back up that claim and voters bestowing the night's top award on an indie act instead of Eminem , Lady Gaga and Katy Perry , each of whom were also nominated was a hip , hip . move So it stood to
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, , Feb 7 2012 8:16 PM EST 2,291 Has The Voice' Already Re-Signed Christina Aguilera TheWrap reports that Xtina is onboard for season three , which could debut in the fall opposite X Factor . By Kara Warner karawarner We are only two episodes into the second season of The Voice , and already there is some news about the hit NBC show's third season . According to TheWrap Christina Aguilera has signed a contract to continue her stint on the judging panel for a third season of the singing competition . Aguilera is the first of the four judges to ink her deal , a payday for which is supposedly in the 10 million realm . TheWrap also reports that the third season could premiere in the fall rather than waiting until 2013 this would potentially put The Voice in direct competition with Fox's X
, , , Feb 7 2012 8:05 PM EST 1,716 Fat Joe Debates Drake , Ross And Lil Wayne For Hottest MC' I'll probably just say Rick Ross and I probably bump Drake even more , fat Joe tells MTV News of his own internal Hottest MCs in the Game' . debate By Rob Markman When it comes to MTV's Hottest MCs in the Game debate there are no shortage of opinions . Whether through social media or in more intimate social circles like the barbershop seemingly everyone wants to weigh in and pick rap's 1 MC . Fat Joe though a successful rapper himself is a fan first , and when it comes to picking the hottest , he has trouble narrowing down his decision to just one . I heard a rumor someone told me Lil Wayne ain't on the list , Joe told MTV News during a January interview . I said , They sniff heron over there .
. : , , Feb 7 2012 7:32 PM EST 8,403 M.I.A . s Super Bowl Middle Finger : Fans Weigh In She should be looking for more positive publicity , one fan tells MTV . News By Uptin Saiidi NEW YORK . M.I.A made headlines during Madonna's Super Bowl halftime show Sunday when she flipped off the cameras and the 100 million-plus viewers tuning in at home . It was reported Tuesday that the controversial MC might be responsible for any FCC fines incurred because of her middle finger . But who should be held responsible And why did she do it in the first place MTV News ventured to Times Square where the New York Giants' Super Bowl victory was celebrated earlier in the day with a parade to see what people thought of M.I.A . s flip decision . It was not good for her , because she's still a young and
, , Feb 7 2012 6:08 PM EST 260 Black Keys Tell Story Behind The Other Gold On The Ceiling' Video The duo shot a clip with director Harmony Korine . And yes , it's plenty . weird By James Montgomery positivnegativ By now , you've probably seen the Black Keys new video for Gold on the Ceiling , which premiered Monday on MTV and is a marked departure from the band's previous efforts , which were heavy on stuff like dancing security guards and Todd Bridges cameos Mostly because it's a live clip , of course . Still , that doesn't mean the Keys didn't want their latest video to follow in the WTF-worthy tradition of their previous . In fact , they actually shot a second video for the song , one directed by oddball auteur Harmony Korine . And , as they told MTV News immediately following the Gold
, , Feb 7 2012 5:15 PM EST 19,210 Beyonce's First Post-Baby Appearance Was Picture-'Perfect' It's perfect for this private couple , one celebrity expert tells MTV News of B's low-key NYC . outing By Jocelyn Vena jocelyn1212 It was only a month ago that fans were wondering when the first images of new mom Beyoncé might hit the Net . On Monday night , those questions were answered . Just four weeks after giving birth to daughter Blue Ivy B was back on the scene to celebrate hubby Jay-Z's first show at Carnegie Hall Wearing a form-fitting red dress , she hit up a post-show party held at Jay's 40 40 Club in New York City . And while Beyoncé could have premiered her post-baby body on a splashy red carpet , celebrity experts note that the more understated move is very B . It's perfect for this
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, , Feb 7 2012 4:33 PM EST 2,005 Metallica Announce First-Ever Orion Music Fest Arctic Monkeys , Modest Mouse , Gaslight Anthem among other acts on June festival . lineup By Gil Kaufman They've headlined stadiums around the world and made an incredibly polarizing album with punk grandfather Lou Reed . So what's left for Metallica to do to cap off a stellar year How about launch their own summer festival with a lineup that includes some of their favorite bands On Tuesday February 7 the group announced the debut of the Orion Music More fest , described as an annual music , arts and lifestyle gathering that will feature multiple stages and take place June 23-24 at Bader Field in Atlantic City , New Jersey . In addition to headlining sets from Metallica each day during which they will play The
, , , Feb 7 2012 3:52 PM EST 1,424 Lil Wayne , deadmau5, More To Toast EDM At The Grammys Chris Brown , David Guetta and the Foo Fighters also tapped for tent performance . Sunday By Jocelyn Vena jocelyn1212 Get your glow sticks ready for the Grammys Another fist-pumping performance has been announced for Sunday's show . Previously announced performers Chris Brown and the Foo Fighters will join fellow nominees Lil Wayne and EDM superstars deadmau5 and David Guetta for a genre-busting performance that will highlight dance electronica music . This marks the first time the Grammys have shed light on the increasingly popular genre , which has recently seeped into every form of music . The performance will take place in a tent outside Staples Center . The announcement comes on the same day it
, , Feb 7 2012 3:40 PM EST 5,467 Kim Kardashian Marriage Was Real' For Kris Humphries I would never go through something and do something that wasn't real or I didn't believe in , Humphries tells Access Hollywood . By Christina Garibaldi ChristinaMTV It's been just over three months since Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from NBA star Kris Humphries . The much-publicized demise of their 72-day marriage played out in the last season of Kourtney Kim Take New York and last month while co-hosting Live with Kelly Ripa , Kim opened up about her whirlwind romance . It's so sad , she said . I would never wish anyone to go through a divorce , but then again after what I went through , you don't really know until you're in this person's shoes When I see other people when I might not understand their
, , , Feb 7 2012 3:17 PM EST 2,200 Justin Bieber , Drake Land Juno Nods Avril Lavigne , deadmau5 and Nickelback were also nominated for Canadian music . awards By Jocelyn Vena jocelyn1212 Just days before the Grammy Awards are handed out here in the States , the nominees for the Canadian version of the music awards show , the Juno Awards , were announced on Tuesday February 7 with Drake Justin Bieber and Michael Bublé all landing nods . Some of Canada's biggest acts will face off in the Album of The Year category : Avril Lavigne for Goodbye , Lullabye Drake for Take , Care Justin Bieber for his Christmas-themed Under the , Mistletoe Michael Bublé for his holiday album Christmas and rockers Nickelback for Here and . Now Bieber scored his second nomination in the Fan Choice Award category
, , Feb 7 2012 3:04 PM EST 6,857 Madonna Super Bowl Gig A No-Brainer' For Cee Lo The Voice' judge gives MTV News exclusive , behind-the-scenes scoop about Sunday's halftime . show By Jocelyn Vena jocelyn1212 When Madonna calls , you answer . The Queen of Pop rang up Cee Lo Green several months back about performing Like a Prayer during the Super Bowl halftime show and he didn't give it a second thought . I was asked cordially invited by Madonna to be a part of it and , of course , very eagerly obliged . So it was basically as simple as that , he told MTV News late Monday about the eye-catching gig , which included a dazzling light show , loads of dancers and fellow guests LMFAO , Nicki Minaj and . M.I.A It was kind of like a no-brainer . Working with Madonna is a very simple process , he
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: , , Feb 7 2012 2:52 PM EST 337 Grammys Red Carpet : MTV News Goes Live Sunday Join Sway and James Montgomery with your favorite celebs for a full three hours of mayhem , starting 5 p.m . Sunday on . MTV.com By Gil Kaufman From the first arrival to the last star running down the red carpet before the show begins , we'll bring you all the glittering action from the Grammys live this Sunday night during the MTV News Pre-Show . With a crew anchored by MTV News' Sway and James Montgomery , we'll be everywhere you want to be in the run-up to the 54th annual ceremony . You never know what you're going to see or hear on the red carpet , so we are posting up for a full three hours from 5 p.m . ET until the show kicks off at 8. Nicki Minaj vs . Skrillex : Who will win Best New Artist at the
, , Feb 7 2012 2:30 PM EST 3,030 Nicki Minaj To Perform New Single Roman Holiday' At Grammys Young Money Barbie will release Starships' a day after awards . show By Nadeska Alexis Nicki Minaj is in takeover mode . The Young Money rapper donned her best cheerleader outfit for the Super Bowl halftime show with Madonna on Sunday night , and next week she'll storm the Grammys performing her new song Roman Holiday before officially releasing her latest Pink Friday : Roman Reloaded single Starships . On Monday , February 13, just a day after the Grammy telecast , Nicki's Starships will premiere on Ryan Seacrest's radio show and make its way to iTunes shortly afterward . Minaj gave fans the first preview of her sophomore album with the single Roman in Moscow back in November , followed by Stupid
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