Monthly Archives: November 2006

part-time preacher kirk franklin grabbed the contemporary inspirational category, saying that “some of us christians aren’t doing such a good job” representing the faith. franklin does his best and can often be seen on sunday cable TV, preaching from the … Continue reading →

With an AMA to go akong with his Oscar, Golden Globe and God knows what other wards, an upbeat Jamie Foxx came backstage in the mood to chat. “The music is really what I hold close to my heart.” Then … Continue reading →

blige in something skintight was a winner on stage, singing an upbeat r&b ballad (“we rock”?) with some real verve. one of the few contemporary r&b phenoms with real pipes, blige grabbed hefty applause, giving this awards show some life.

The muswic scene is not exactly my forte, ok? Once ya get past The Eagles, U2 and Cher, I’m lost. So when Billy Ray Cyrus and his lovely daughter Milie were standing about a foot away on the red carpet, … Continue reading →

can someone explain the attraction of both of thse acts? both foo fighter dave grohl and the members of tenacious d look like they badly need a shower. the dirtbag look was great during grunge. today it just seems like … Continue reading →

oscar-winner jamie foxx called himself a “young pup,” new to the music awards show. he gives a shout-out to managers, friends, biz partners and his “biological mother,” which must’ve upset all the nonbiological mothers that claim him. sharon stone and … Continue reading →

Less than a week after his upset loss on “Dancing With The Stars” to Emmett Smith, Mario Lopez just left the backstage area where he chatted w/us media folks. Lopez intorduced an act on the show but I forget who … Continue reading →

“isn’t he beautiful?” flava flave turned up on stage in a big crib and the camera cuts to a heavy-lidded snoop dogg, cackling his bling off. flave slipped off stage as fast as he appeared. pop/rock male artist award goes … Continue reading →

red hot chili peppers, on tour in europe, took the trophy for pop/rock band with vocal. band was reached by vid in london where three members monkeyed around for the camera. they seemed more alive than they did a few … Continue reading →

so far, the best performance of the night is jay-z, the label prez and rapper whose new album is days away from being released. jay’s improved as a performer since taking over the executive suite at one of the top … Continue reading →