Shakira has domination in mind
In the belly of the Nokia Theatre a week ago Saturday, the hours were ticking down toward the American Music Awards telecast amid the usual frenzy of sound checks and lighting cues. Harried technicians scampered to and fro while VIPs in color – coded wristbands sat sipping bottled water on the sidelines.
Everyone was waiting for [...]
Lady Gaga finds a new fan in Barry Manilow
Veteran showman Barry Manilow, who unveiled a new Las Vegas act on Tuesday, said that when it comes to today ‘ s hit singers, he most admires original acts such as controversial dance queen Lady Gaga.
Manilow has responsive more than 80 million records worldwide and is set to go into a two – year series [...]
Taylor Swift, Michael Jackson dominate American Music Award nominations
As fast-rising country superstar and a fallen pop icon dominate the nominees for the 2009 American Music Awards. Taylor Swift, who was the bestselling artist of 2008, passes all nominees for the fan-voted gala with six, including recognition in the artist of the year field. Yet in major categories she’ll be up against sentimental favorite [...]

