Despite rolling out Justin Bieber acceptance speeches about his haters and his mom, Nicki Minaj in pink wig and fake snow, more Taylor Swift ring kissing, Christina Aguilera, Carly Rae Jepsen, Kelly Clarkson, Usher, Carrie Underwood, Ke$ha, Pink, Pitbull, Linkin Park, No Doubt and the triumphant return of MC Hammer in a “Gangman Style” dance-off with PSY, the “American Music Awards” suffered its smallest audience in its 40-year history Sunday night. The AMA plunged more than 20?percent among 18- to 49-year-old viewers who are preferred by ... more→
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Mozart’s Piano Returns to Applause
Like a symphony, all the dramatic elements came together. The piano that Mozart used for the last 10 years of his life and which he used to compose much of his music was returned to his former home in Vienna for a performance of his music. "A big, positive shock was how good the instrument is," said Russian pianist Alexander Melnikov Melnikov after the concert Wednesday. "One can't experience something more overwhelming as a pianist than this." "It was played as Mozart heard it," ... more→
Swift wins artist of the year at AMAs
Taylor Swift accepts the Taylor Swift reigned supreme at Sunday night's American Music Awards. The 21-year-old pop-country star won artist of the year, nabbing the top trophy for the second time in her young career. She also won the awards for favorite country album and favorite country female artist. "This is so crazy!" the country superstar said after beat such contenders as Adele, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry to capture all three awards that she was nominated for at Sunday's ... more→
Tupac Shakur Rejects ‘Role-Model Label’ In 1992
Tupac Shakur - Had he lived, Tupac Shakur would have turned 40 on Thursday (June 16). The sometimes enigmatic, always fire rapper would have been a seasoned veteran looking back nostalgically to the exploits that made him the model of hip-hop machismo and passion. But in an interview with MTV News in 1992, the late rapper eloquently expressed why he would not be part of "model", a title that was destined to be labeled.... more→
Sugarland to Reunite Missouri Family During CMT Awards
Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush will take the stage at the 2011 CMT Music Awards tonight (June 8) for a special cause. During his performance of "Stand Up", the duo will meet the family of Gilbert of Joplin, Missouri, who lost his home to a tornado May 22. Husband and wife, Eric and Amy Gilbert has been living with friends and working to rebuild their lives from the devastation. As a result, have not been ... more→
