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Taylor Swift And Sam Smith Score Multiple Nominations For Billboard Music Awards
The nominations have been released for the annual Billboard Music Awards, and it’s Taylor Swift and Sam Smith who lead the field, with both artists in the running for five of the six biggest prizes....
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 07 April 2015
Carlos Santana To Give Keynote Speech At Billboard Latin Music Conference
The guitar icon has been chosen to give a speech at the 26th annual event in Miami, Florida on 29 April (15). Santana will be part of a "Legends" question and answer...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 31 March 2015
Drake Sued By Movie Distributors
Executives of distribution company SpectiCast filed a lawsuit shortly before Drake's Homecoming: The Lost Footage was due to play in U.S. and U.K. cinemas for one night only on Thursday (19Mar15), according to...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 19 March 2015
French Towns Ban Posters For Award-winning Gay Movie
France may have become the latest country to legalize gay marriage, but posters for an award-winning movie showing two men kissing have been taken down in two French towns, St. Cloud and Versailles, following protests...
By Lew Irwin on 12 June 2013
Billboard Music Awards Soar In Ratings
He was roundly booed after performing twice and receiving two awards, but Justin Bieber was no doubt a significant factor in ABC's telecast of the Billboard Music Awards drawing its best ratings in 12 years...
By Lew Irwin in Music / Festivals on 20 May 2013
Bestiality Billboard For Australian Tv Channel Yanked
Australian billboard advertising for the Foxtel arts channel Studio has been ordered taken down by Foxtel which acknowledged that the scene featured in the ad -- a man simulating sex with a pig -- was...
By Lew Irwin on 03 May 2013
One Direction Defeat 'One Direction' In Band Name Battle
British boy band One Direction are allowed to keep their name. The 'What Makes You Beautiful' hitmakers - who are made up of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson -...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 September 2012
One Direction Settle Name Dispute
British boy band One Direction are allowed to keep their name following a legal dispute with an American group bearing the same moniker.The 'One Thing' hitmakers - made up of Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam...
By Bang Showbiz on 04 September 2012
Tatanic , Facebook, And Times Square Unite
Talk about putting the audience into the picture! Sony on Wednesday launched a new promotion in connection with the September 10th release of the Blu-ray 2D and 3D versions of Titanic that will allow fans...
By Lew Irwin on 30 August 2012
Gwen Stefani To Marry Again?
Gwen Stefani and her rocker husband Gavin Rossdale are secretly planning to tie the knot again to celebrate their 10th wedding anniversary.A friend of the singer, 42, told the Daily Star newspaper: ''Gwen and Gavin...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 August 2012
Jordin Sparks Can't Believe Whitney Houston's Dead
Jordin Sparks still can't believe that Whitney Houston is dead.The former 'American Idol' winner will make her big-screen debut this month in 'Sparkle', starring alongside the late singer.Jordin first heard the bad news while preparing...
By Bang Showbiz on 07 August 2012
Christina Aguilera To Release Dance Comeback
Christina Aguilera is working on a dance music comeback track.The 'Genie in a Bottle' singer is preparing to make her comeback in August, with a song produced by Max Martin, who has previously written hits...
By Bang Showbiz on 19 July 2012
Billie Joe Armstrong: Album Titles Are A Joke
Billie Joe Armstrong admits his titles for the Green Day album trilogy were initially a ''joke''.The 'Basket Case' hitmakers are to release three records, 'Uno!', 'Dos!' and 'Tré!' and he settled on the titles -...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 July 2012
Zac Brown Band Return With Uncaged
Zac Brown Band have returned with new album 'Uncaged'.The group - made up of Zac Brown, Coy Bowles, Clay Cook, Daniel de los Reyes, Jimmy De Martini, Chris Fryar and John Driskell Hopkin - released...
By Bang Showbiz on 12 July 2012
Justin Bieber: 'I Could Take One Direction In A Fight'
Justin Bieber thinks he could take One Direction in a fight. Although the 'Boyfriend' hitmaker knows he couldn't beat the boy band if they all attacked him as a group, he is confident he could...
By Bang Showbiz on 05 July 2012
Justin Bieber Not Yet A Man
Justin Bieber is ''definitely not yet a man,'' according to his manager, Scooter Braun.The 18-year-old singer has showcased a new, more mature sound on his third album, 'Believe', but Scooter says he's still got a...
By Bang Showbiz on 14 June 2012
Justin Bieber Boxes With Mike Tyson
Justin Bieber has been taught to box by former world heavyweight champion Mike Tyson. The 18-year-old pop star put his pugilistic skills to the test while visiting the 45-year-old retired sportsman - who famously once...
By Bang Showbiz on 29 May 2012
The Wanted Set For Clothing Line
The Wanted are planning to release a clothing line.The British boy band - which comprises Siva Kaneswaran, Nathan Sykes, Tom Parker, Max George and Jay McGuiness - feel inspired by the successes other male stars...
By Bang Showbiz on 28 May 2012
Bobbi Kristina Houston Investigated For Underage Gambling
Whitney Houston's daughter is under investigation for underage gambling.The late singer's 19-year-old child with entertainer Bobby Brown was caught on video enjoying slot machines in Las Vegas, Nevada on Saturday (19.05.12).Now the MGM Grand resort,...
By Bang Showbiz on 22 May 2012
Role Reversal For Cbs And Abc In Sunday's Ratings
CBS was the most-watched network among total adults Sunday night but came in third among viewers 18-49. ABC was the most-watched network among viewers 18-49 but came in third among total adults. ABC's win among...
By Lew Irwin on 21 May 2012
Miley Cyrus Steals The Show At Billboard Awards
Miley Cyrus stole the show at the Billboard Music Awards with an eye-catching outfit. The 19-year-old star wore nothing but a gaping jacket and zebra-stripe heels at the event at the MGM Grand Garden Arena...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Bobbi Kristina Brown Cries Over Whitney's Award
Whitney Houston's daughter broke down in tears as she accepted an award for her late mother.Bobbi Kristina Brown said she felt ''blessed'' to have been part of the 'I Will Always Love You' hitmaker's life...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Tributes Flood In For Robin Gibb
Stars have paid tribute to Bee Gees star Robin Gibb, who lost his battle with cancer last night (20.05.12).The music world has been rocked by the loss of the singer/ songwriter - who sold over...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Justin Bieber Takes Fan To Billboard Music Awards
Justin Bieber took a fan to the Billboard Music Awards.The 'Never Say Never' hitmaker - who is dating Selena Gomez - invited 18-yer-old Cady Eimer to join him at the ceremony in Las Vegas last...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Bobbi Kristina Brown Cries Over Whitney's Award
Whitney Houston's daughter broke down in tears as she accepted an award for her late mother.Bobbi Kristina Brown said she felt ''blessed'' to have been part of the 'I Will Always Love You' hitmaker's life...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Tributes Flood In For Robin Gibb
Stars have paid tribute to Bee Gees star Robin Gibb, who lost his battle with cancer last night (20.05.12).The music world has been rocked by the loss of the singer/ songwriter - who sold over...
By Bang Showbiz on 21 May 2012
Donna Summer Has Died
Donna Summer has died at the age of 63. The 'Last Dance' singer passed away this morning (17.05.12) in Florida after a battle with cancer. According to gossip website TMZ, the Queen of Disco had...
By Bang Showbiz on 17 May 2012
Alan Rickman To Play Cbgb Owner
Alan Rickman has signed up to play New York club owner Hilly Kristal in a forthcoming movie. The 'Harry Potter' actor will portray the CBGB proprietor in a film about the legendary punk rock club...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 May 2012
Bobbi Kristina To Perform Musical Tribute For Whitney Houston
Bobbi Kristina Houston will honour her late mother, Whitney, with a special performance at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.Although the tribute to the late 'I Will Always Love You' singer will take place the Awards...
By Bang Showbiz on 15 May 2012
Stevie Wonder To Be Honoured With A Billboard Icon Award
Stevie Wonder will be honoured with the Billboard Icon Award for his achievements in music.The soul music legend will be the second person to receive the trophy, presented at the Billboard Music Awards ceremony in...
By Bang Showbiz on 11 May 2012
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