The 27 year old former American Idol and Oscar winner, Jennifer Hudson said Thursday that she’s “honored” to be among the nominees for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.
Jennifer Hudson 2008 Grammy Nomination
“It’s been a childhood dream of mine to release an album, so to receive four Grammy nominations is truly a blessing. I’m extremely honored and humbled by the nominations,” Hudson said in a statement released by Arista Records.
Hudson whose personal life has tragically overshadowed her professional accomplishments in recent weeks, self-titled debut is a contender for R&B Album of the Year, while the tune “Spotlight” has her in the running for Best R&B Song and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance. Hudson also shares a nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals for her duet with Fantasia on “I’m His Only Woman.”
Here is an Incredible find of historic music from these 2 American Musical Legends, Bob Dylan, and Johnny Cash. The previously unreleased tracks are from Dylan and Cash’s 1968 sessions.
The last surviving member of the legendary Jimi Hendrix Experience, drummer Mitch Mitchell, was found dead in his hotel room early Wednesday. He was 61 years old.
Noel Redding – Jimi Hendrix – Mitch Mitchell
Englishman, Mitchell was a powerful force on the Hendrix band’s 1967 debut album “Are You Experienced?” as well as the trio’s albums “Electric Ladyland” and “Axis: Bold As Love.” He had an explosive drumming style that can be heard in hard-charging songs such as “Fire” and “Manic Depression.”
Hendrix died in 1970. Bass player Noel Redding died in 2003.
Mitchell had been drumming for the Experience Hendrix Tour, which performed Friday in Portland. It was the last stop on the West Coast part of the tour.
“He was a wonderful man, a brilliant musician and a true friend. His role in shaping the sound of the Jimi Hendrix Experience cannot be underestimated.” – Janie Hendrix, chief executive of the Experience Hendrix Tour and Jimi Hendrix’ stepsister.
The Jimi Hendrix Experience was inducted into the Rock Hall of Fame in 1992. According to the Hall of Fame, Mitchell was born July 9, 1947, in Ealing, England.
Terry Stewart, chief executive of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, said Mitchell transformed his instrument from a “strictly percussive element to a lead instrument.”
“His interplay with Jimi Hendrix’s guitar on songs like ‘Fire’ is truly amazing,” Stewart said Wednesday. “Mitch Mitchell had a massive influence on rock ‘n’ roll drumming and took it to new heights.”
Rock On Mitch, we hope you, Noel and Jimi are Jammin again!
26 year Britney Spears‘ new comeback single ‘Womanizer‘ has been delayed. Due to hit on American radio on Monday. Label bosses have decided to hold it back because they fear it is not yet good enough to be a hit. Devastated, Brit went on a bender!
Back On The Booze Again!
Spears was seen out Drunk with some of her Lesbian girlfriends! Come on, give the girl a break already, can’t she even have a good time without everyone making a big deal about it? It’s OK Brit, go ahead and have your fun, we love you anyway!
(Oops… is that one of her Nipples peaking out there?)
Anyway… ‘X-Factor‘ judge Simon Cowell has confirmed Britney will perform ‘Womanizer’ on the UK TV talent show. Cowell reportedly said: “Yes, I think Britney Spears is going to perform. We’re absolutely thrilled to have her. She’s a hugely talented person. Everyone wants to work with her because she’s a star. “The fact that she goes a bit crazy occasionally makes her more interesting. If she wants to shave her head before she comes on the show, she’s welcome to, I don’t care.”
50 year old singer Madonna, who was once accused by the Vatican of staging one of the most satanic shows in history, surprised fans by playing her hit “Like a Virgin” Dedicated To The Pope at a sold-out Sweet & Sticky concert held in Rome.
This Is For You Popey!
”I dedicate this song to the pope, because I’m a child of God. All of you are also children of God,” Madonna told the 60,000 fans that flocked to the Italian stop of her “Sticky & Sweet” world tour on Saturday.
Italian newspapers gave rave reviews for the singer’s electric performance and called the dedication a surprising provocation.
Madge knows how to Manipulate The Media. In 2006, she staged a mock-crucifixion at a concert in Rome to the backdrop of accusations from the Vatican of blasphemy.
The Vatican also condemned her controversial 1989 video for the song “Like a Prayer” that featured burning crosses, statues crying blood and Madonna seducing a black Jesus.
You just can’t make this stuff up… Rumor has it that Pamela Anderson (The Queen Of Big Tits) is dating Michael “The Molester” Jackson (The King Of Pop). Now there’s a weird couple for you.
Pamela Anderson and Michael Jackson
It appears that Jackson has been on a string of dates with Anderson and the two have been secretly meeting in Malibu. Sources told Celeb Gossip Kings that: “They were very chatty. Pamela was being her usual flirty self and Michael seemed to be responding. They are such a strange couple but they seemed to really hit it off.”
“They went for a coffee at Country Mart in Malibu and looked very comfortable with each other. They chatted about Michael turning 50, his new album, their kids. He seemed genuinely interested in Pamela,” the source said.
Has Jackson lost his taste for young boys.. or is he actually just after her son Dylan Jagger, 10!
24 year old singer Amy Winehouse had to cancel her appearance at the Rock En Seine festival in Paris. Her spokespeople said: “She was taken ill at her house and wasn’t able to travel to France for the concert.” (Right!)
Amy Winehouse On Drugs!
Rumor has it Windhouse has been on a serious Crack Cocaine bender andOD’d again. During the last three months Winehouse has twice been rushed to hospital, for a drug overdose.
“Amy Winehouse was regrettably unable to perform at the Rock En Seine show in Paris due to illness,” her spokesman said in a statement late on Friday.
Winehouse is due to appear at the Bestival festival on the Isle of Wight next weekend. Lets see if they can get her sobered up by then…
FBI agents arrested 27-year-old Kevin Cogill Wednesday for streaming songs from the unreleased Guns N’ Roses album “Chinese Democracy” on his Blog.
Welcome To The Jungle Baby!
Federal authorities say Cogill posted nine unreleased Guns N’ Roses songs on his Web site in June. The songs were later removed.
FBI agents arrestedCogill on Wednesday morning on suspicion of violating federal copyright laws, and appeared in court later that afternoon.
According to an arrest affidavit, Cogill admitted to agents that he posted the songs on his Web site. Prosecutors said Wednesday the leak could result in a “significant” financial loss for the band.
Oh well it back to business as usual for the band with plenty of Sex, Drugs, and Rock And Roll! GNR lead singer Axl Rose could not be reached for comment.
