When news broke that Beyoncé and André 3000 would be covering Amy Winehouse’s “Back to Black,” admittedly, I cringed. After listening to the very brief snippet in The Great Gatsby trailer, I realized the potential brilliance of putting a hip hop spin on the record. However, now that I’ve listened to the 90-second snippet, I’m cringing again…uncontrollably. Read More »

Earlier tonight, the 2012 BRIT Awards were held at the O2 Arena in London. Ed Sheeran and Adele were the big winners of the night, taking home two trophies each.

Poised and full of sass, Adele gave a shaky and repetitive rendition of “Rolling In The Deep.” However, it’s not her awards or performance that will have people talking. Adele gave the Brits a middle finger salute after James Corden cut her off during her acceptance speech.

A dapper Bruno Mars, who won best international male solo artist, doo-wopped his way through another impressive rendition of “Just The Way You Are.” Rihanna, the international female solo artist of the year, painted London with vibrant colors as she paraded across the stage, gleefully singing her smash, “We Found Love.” Read More »

It’s 2012 and for years America has turned a leaf with Dick Clark for his ABC countdown special, New Year’s Rockin’ Eve. Ryan Seacrest joined the annual special in 2005. This year saw performances from Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Justin Bieber, Robin Thicke, OneRepublic, Nicki Minaj, Florence + The Machine and so much more.

While will.i.am. performed, Fergie co-hosted with Jenny McCarthy, alongside Clark and Seacrest. Peep the performances below…

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On Christmas Day, photos surfaced of Nicki Minaj taping her performance to be featured on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Eve Rockin‘ special on ABC. The femcee, who confirmed the set via Twitter, donned a Judy Jetson-inspired costume-topped with a platinum wig.

Besides Minaj, the Band Perry, Gym Class Heroes, Will.i.am, OneRepublic, Christina Perri, Florence + Machine and more are all expected to hit the stage. Meanwhile, Fergie and Jenny McCarthy will cohost, alongside Clark and Ryan Seacrest. Catch the extravagaza when it airs on Saturday, December 31st at 10p.m.

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VH1 gathered divas Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Kelly Clarkson, Florence + The Machine and Jessie J in one place to celebrate soul. The chosen acts are surely ‘divas’ in their own right, demonstrating vocal prowess, stage presence and respectable artistry since their industry beginnings.

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Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Boyz II Men, Estelle, Marsha Ambrosius, Ledisi and Travie McCoy also paid tribute to soul music hubs including Chicago, Detroit, London, Memphis and Philadelphia. Nas hit the stage to introduce a tribute for his diva friend, the late Amy Winehouse. Watch all performances below… Read More »

VH1 has gathered divas Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Jill Scott, Kelly Clarkson, Florence + The Machine and Jessie J in one place to celebrate soul. The chosen acts are surely ‘divas’ in their own right, demonstrating vocal prowess, stage presence and respectable artistry since their industry beginnings.

Chaka Khan, Erykah Badu, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Boyz II Men, Estelle, Marsha Ambrosius, Ledisi and Travie McCoy also paid tribute to soul music hubs including Chicago, Detroit, London, Memphis and Philadelphia. Nas hit the stage to introduce a tribute for his diva friend, the late Amy Winehouse.

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