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Taylor Swift Tops Even Michael Jackson at American Music Awards

11/24/2009 01:00:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , 0 Comments

Kanye West might have a problem with it, but this is definitely Taylor Swift's year.

The 19-year-old twanger pocketed a leading five prizes, including the biggest, Artist of the Year, at Sunday's American Music Awards, while Michael Jackson made some history from beyond the grave.

The late King of Pop won four posthumous awards—including Favorite Pop/Rock Artist and Pop/Rock Album for his 2003 greatest-hits set, Number Ones—bringing his AMA career total to 25.

Rihanna pulled out all the sartorial stops for her first onstage appearance at an awards show since the shocking post-Grammy awards incident that left her battered and bruised

In a night when neither of the top winners was present (Jackson for obvious reasons; Swift was in London rehearsing for a show at Wembley Arena), the Los Angeles cemerony was marked by a couple of outrageous performances (thank you, Adam Lambert and Lady Gaga) and welcome comebacks by Rihanna and Whitney Houston. But in the end, the ghost of Jackson was the night's most compelling presence.

"We love you, Michael," said a sequin-glove-sporting Jermaine Jackson, who accepted the honor on his brother's behalf. "It's not just about the winnings, the awards, it's mainly the message. The message that Michael had will live on forever...and he saw good in everyone and he wanted them to do good. To start with love and let's love each other."

Sister Janet kicked things off with a medley of her hits. Even Swift, who accepted her Artist of the Year award (without interruption) live via satellite, paid tribute to Michael, who she beat.

"I just want to say that music has never been ultimately about competition, and to even be mentioned in a category with Mixhael Jackson, who we'll miss and love forever, is an unumaginable honor," she said. "And I just want to say I'm sending my love to the Jackson family and Janet."

Fellow country star Keith Urban scored Country's Best Male Artist and gave a big shout-out to wife Nicole Kidman—a presenter with her Nine costar Kate Hudson, who was nearly falling out of her platinum dress.

"I just love you so much, baby. This is for you and Sunday," said Urban, who also crooned "Kiss a Girl."

And in what was the evening's biggest surprise, Nashville's Gloriana was named T-Mobile's Breakthrough Artist, selected by the viewers.

Of course, what's an AMA show without Music? And there was plenty to be had.

Backed by a gospel choir, a joyful Houston brought the house down with a performance of her new single, "I Didn't Know My Own Strength."

After a standing O, Samuel L. Jackson presented the "So Emotional" singer with the International Artist of the Year, an award given out only six times in the history of the AMAs.

Among the other highlights: Shakira got the Nokia Theatre moving with her drum-heavy new single, "Give It Up to Me;" Jay-Z and Alicia Keys paid tribute to the Big Apple with a stirring take on their "Empire State of Mind;" Mary. J. Blige offered up a classy take of "I Am;" five-time AMA winner Carrie Underwood brought some old-school burlesque to the festivities, belting out "Cowboy Cassanova;" the Black Eyed Peas delivered a futuristic one-two punch with "The E.N.D." and "Boom Boom Pow," the latter with robot dancers; and Eminem and 50 Cent teamed up for a bleep-worthy "Crack a Bottle."

Other stage hijinks included Rihanna, who took a page from Frankenstein by appearing onstage shackled in a mad scientist's laboratory to rock the house with her guitar-heavy anthem "Hard." Gaga, meanwhile, tried to out-diva Madonna with a somewhat kooky performance of "Bad Romance" that was probably more outrageous for her wardrobe than actual singing; she followed that up with the power ballad "Speechless" (her piano was literally on fire).

Even Jennifer Lopez tried to get in on the fun, coming out in boxer regalia to sing her club hit "Louboutins"—only to briefly bite the dust. (Her rep assures us that "she is fine, totally fine.")

Then there was Lambert. The glam-rock-aspiring American Idol champ closed things out with an extremely raunchy S&M act choreographed to the title cut to his new album, "For Your Entertainment," complete with an up-close-and-personal moment with a backup musician that show sources told us was definitely not rehearsed.

And capping a box-office-busting weekend at the box office, The Twilight Saga even got in on the AMA action, scoring the prize for Favorite Soundtrack for the first film.

Here's the complete list of winners at the 2009 AMAs:
Artist Of The Year: Taylor Swift
International Artist Of The Year: Whitney Houston
Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist: Michael Jackson
Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favourite Pop/Rock Band, Duo or Group: The Black Eyed Peas
Favourite Pop/Rock Album: Taylor Swift - Fearless
Favourite Country Male Artist: Keith Urban
Favourite Country Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favourite Country Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
Favourite Country Album: Taylor Swift - Fearless
Favourite Hip-Hop Male Artist: Jay-Z
Favourite Hip-Hop Album: Jay-Z - Blueprint
Favourite Soul/R&B Male Artist: Michael Jackson
Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist: Beyonce
Favourite Soul/R&B Band, Duo or Group: The Black Eyed Peas
Favourite Soul/R&B Album: Michael Jackson - Number Ones
Favourite Soundtrack Album: Twilight
Favourite Adult Contemporary Artist: Taylor Swift
Favourite Alternative Rock Artist: Green Day
Favourite Latin Artist: Aventura
Favourite Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Mary Mary
Breakthrough Artist Of The Year: Gloriana

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Adam Lambert Says AMA Kiss Was 'In The Moment'

11/24/2009 12:49:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , 0 Comments

Singer also said that any criticism of the bit is discriminatory and shows a "double standard."

Just last week, the editor-in-chief of the gay magazine Out was lamenting that Adam Lambert's handlers were allegedly trying to ease the out-and-proud singer back into the closet a bit. While Lambert told the gay magazine to chill, he seemed intent on sending a strong message on Sunday night with his pan-sexually charged performance of the title track from his debut album, For Your Entertainment.

In addition to dragging a female dancer around by the ankles, pushing a male dancer's head into his crotch and simulating oral sex, walking a pair of male hoofers around like dogs on a leash, and furiously thrusting his hips at every opportunity, Lambert took a moment mid-song to fervently make out with (an allegedly straight) male keyboard player. After the jaw-dropping performance, Lambert told CNN that the forceful smooch was "in the moment" and was not a planned part of his routine.

Appearing to preemptively strike back at anyone who took issue with the S&M-heavy imagery of the night-closing routine for its risqué nature, Lambert said those who object are engaging in "a form of discrimination and a double standard," considering that for decades, "women performers have been pushing the envelope."

Lambert repeated that double-standard line of reasoning with Rolling Stone backstage after the show, telling the mag, "Female performers have been doing this for years — pushing the envelope about sexuality — and the minute a man does it, everybody freaks out. We're in 2009 — it's time to take risks, be a little more brave, time to open people's eyes and if it offends them, then maybe I'm not for them. My goal was not to piss people off, it was to promote freedom of expression and artistic freedom."

The singer, whose glam pop/rock debut was released on Monday (November 23), lamented that when Madonna and Britney Spears smooched at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards, it was not censored, though it did take place on a cable network, not on a prime-time network television broadcast.

The West Coast broadcast of the show reportedly kept the kiss with the keyboardist in but cut out the simulated oral sex. Critical reaction to Lambert's performance was decidedly mixed, with some applauding his audaciousness and more questioning the over-the-top nature of what Entertainment Weekly described as a bit that "emphasized shock-and-awe imagery over his standard-operating vocal excellence."

Jay Chou Goes for True Fight in New Film

11/24/2009 12:48:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Mando-pop sensation Jay Chou has went all out for the upcoming action/adventure film "The Treasure Hunter".

The singer-turned-actor has committed himself to every action scene in the film, insisting that no stand-in substitutes for him even in the most furious fight scenes.

Siu-Tung Ching, the film's kung fu director, complimented that Jay is a gifted action actor and he managed to finish each series of moves, with approprite strength, only by one take.

"The difference between me and others, is that I finish it [the action scenes] all by myself," Chou said.

"With all the protection measures nowadays, I will hardly get hurt during the filming," he added.

"The Treasure Hunter" is the third Jay Chou-starred film following his screen debut "Secret" in 2007 and basketball-themed "Kung Fu Dunk" in 2008.

Co-starring Taiwan's homegrown supermodel-actress Lin Chiling and mainland veteran actor Chen Daoming, the flick is slated for screen on December 31.

Samsung Omnia II hitting Verizon December 2nd

11/24/2009 12:48:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

It comes as little surprise, given that we knew a release date from sneak-peaks into the carrier’s own systems last week, but Verizon have officially announced that the Samsung Omnia II will drop come December 2nd. The Windows Mobile 6.5 smartphone will be priced at $199.99 (after a wretched $100 mail-in rebate) presuming a new two-year agreement, which nets you a 3.7-inch AMOLED WVGA touchscreen, EVDO Rev.A, WiFi b/g and a 5-megapixel camera.


There’s also Samsung’s “3D cube” UI, which we’re still less than convinced by, together with Bluetooth and a microSD card slot; Samsung also gave the Omnia II its own 8GB of internal storage. The usual Verizon app suspects are on-board, which includes V CAST Music, Rhapsody support, V CAST Video-on-Demand, V CAST Song ID, visual voicemail, VZW Tones and VZ Navigator.

Perhaps more interestingly, given that screen, is the support for DivX and Xvid video files, meaning the Omnia II might make for a decent PMP replacement. So, anybody thinking of picking up this touchscreen Windows Phone as an early Christmas present?

Gillian Chung dressed as Lady Gaga, stealing limelight of birthday girl Charlene Choi

11/24/2009 12:48:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , , , 0 Comments

Both William Chan and Charlene Choi's birthdays were on the 21st and the 22nd respectively. Charlene turned 27, while William turned 24. Their record company (EEG) especially made arrangements for a birthday party for the two which was held yesterday. The theme for the party was Rock and Roll. Ah Sa's good friend Gillian Chung appeared at the party dressed as Lady Gaga, wearing a blonde wig and a slanted leather top revealing her shoulder, she became the main focus. Birthday boy William was not weak either, as he did a mix of <Pirates of the Caribbean> and <Detroit Metal City Band> which was also a breakthrough. However, the their two rumored partners Ronald Cheng and Angelababy did not attend.


Gillian revealed that she was busy preparing for Ah Sa and William's birthday cakes therefore was running a little late. She described her costume as Lady Gaga. She also reveals that when the two were cutting their cake, coincidentally the police came in to check their IDs, but left shortly after he finished.


Birthday girl Ah Sa had on a Rock outfit, while William had smoky eyes make-up on, there were also stocking tattoos on both of his hands. He said that initially he wanted to do <Detroit Metal City Band>, but the results turned out to look more like Johnny Depp in <Pirates of the Caribbean>. Asked about if he has received Angelababy's birthday gift? William expressed that he has not. Reporters teased him saying that she should just sent herself personally to him as a gift. William laughed and said its not good because its way too big.


Joey Yung brought two gifts to the party, she reveals that gave a cap and pants for Ah Sa and William. It was said that Joey's dress code was inappropriate, did she get a penalty? She said that she got a headache and left the party after cutting the cake.

Kenny Kwan died his hair gold and put on eye liner, making him look like a demon. He boldly teased Ah Sa saying that she's reaching the stage of a middle-aged women, but he is still willing to be her listener.

Miley Cyrus Turns 17 with Surprise Party

11/24/2009 12:47:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Happy Birthday, Miley!

Surrounded by friends, family and rumored boyfriend Liam Hemsworth, the singer, who turns 17 Monday, let loose with an '80s themed bash last week at New York City's Canal Room.

"The whole thing was a surprise," says a source close to Cyrus, who enjoyed a performance by the cast of Broadway's Rock of Ages and blew out candles on a custom-designed cake created by Buddy Valastro, the star of TLC's Cake Boss.

"They didn't want a girly girl cake," says Valastro, who topped off the vanilla cake with Madonna-inspired lace, a stage and accents in Cyrus's favorite color, purple. "It totally fit the theme. It was really awesome."


It's a theme Cyrus knows all too well – when she turned 15, the singer also had an ‘80s themed party in her hometown, Nashville. "She loves the '80s," her mom Tish, who planned the Nov. 18 affair, told PEOPLE. "The fashion, the big hair– she thinks it's so funky."

HTC HD2 hits O2 from free

11/24/2009 12:47:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments



UK carrier O2 has announced that, as of today, would-be owners of the HTC HD2 will be able to drop into their nearest O2 store and pick up the Snapdragon-based Windows Phone. The launch follows rival carrier Vodafone, who released the HD2 last Thursday. The HD2 is available from free on certain monthly contracts, though you should probably expect to be tied down for at least 18 months.

At time of writing there’s no sign of the HD2 on O2’s site, so you’ll have to put on some shoes and head to the highstreet if you’re interested (or pick up the phone, but where’s the fun in that).

2009 Kohaku Uta Gassen lineup announced

11/24/2009 12:47:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

On Monday, NHK revealed the artist lineup for this year's Kohaku Uta Gassen. 50 acts will be performing this year, evenly split between the Red and White Teams. Eight of the artists are appearing on Kohaku for the first time, including Arashi, NYC boys, and Kaela Kimura.

Other notable artists include Masaharu Fukuyama, who previously appeared on Kohaku 16 years ago, and Ayaka, who will be performing on stage for the last time before she goes on hiatus.

Here's the lineup in Japanese alphabetical order. Performance order isn't known yet.

Red Team

* aiko
* Junko Akimoto
* Ayaka
* Angela Aki
* Ikimono Gakari
* Sayuri Ishikawa
* AKB48
* Ai Otsuka
* GIRL NEXT DOOR
* Miyuki Kawanaka
* Kaela Kimura
* Kumi Koda
* Natsuko Godai
* Sachiko Kobayashi
* Fuyumi Sakamoto
* Yoshimi Tendo
* DREAMS COME TRUE
* Mika Nakashima
* Mitsuko Nakamura
* Ayumi Hamasaki
* Perfume
* Ayaka Hirahara
* Nana Mizuki
* Kaori Mizumori
* Akiko Wada


White Team

* Arashi
* ALICE
* Hiroshi Itsuki
* EXILE
* NYC boys
* Saburo Kitajima
* Takeshi Kitayama
* Kobukuro
* Jero
* SMAP
* TVXQ
* TOKIO
* Hideaki Tokunaga
* Kiyoshi Hikawa
* FUNKY MONKEY BABYS
* Masaharu Fukuyama
* Akira Fuse
* flumpool
* Takashi Hosokawa
* Porno Graffiti
* Kenichi Mikawa
* Shinichi Mori
* Yusuke Kamiji
* Yuzu
* Remioromen

f(x) members diagnosed with H1N1

11/24/2009 12:47:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

f(x) members Amber, Krystal and Sulli have been diagnosed with Swine Flu.


On the 22nd, the three members, feeling symptoms of a cold, they went to receive examinations at the hospital and were diagnosed with Swine Flu on the 23rd.

Members Luna and Victoria, however, have not been affected and are currently healthy.

f(x) will unfortunately be canceling their attendance at the K-Pop Night concert in Shanghai, China scheduled for November 25th.

Lets wish the three members speedy recoveries!

Nicholas Tse plans to move family to China

11/24/2009 12:46:00 AM kenmouse , Posted in , , 0 Comments

Hong Kong star Nicholas Tse has revealed plans to move his family to China for his children’s education.

Speaking with reporters at the set of his upcoming movie “The Informers”, Tse, 29, said that he was impressed with how well former actress Chingmy Yau’s daughters were doing in China and has decided to move his family there so that his kids can receive a bilingual education.

“They speak Mandarin with an authentic Beijing accent and their English with a foreign accent. It is very important to be able to master both languages, it will be very helpful for their future,” said Tse.

The actor added that he intends to send son Lucas, who is currently two years old, abroad for studies when he is older.

Tse and wife, actress Cecilia Cheung, are expecting their second child and she hopes it will be a girl. Tse, on the other hand, has no preference as long as the baby is healthy.

Once dubbed the “bad boy of Canto-pop”, marriage and fatherhood has had a huge impact on Tse. Since tying the knot with Cheung in 2006, the once-brash star has become a “workaholic” as well as a doting husband and father.

“After working hard for so many years, I’ve earned enough to keep my wife and I happy. But because we want a better life for our son, and also because my wife’s no longer acting, I have to work extra hard,” he said.

When asked how Cheung, who is three months’ pregnant, is coping with the pregnancy, Tse said she is experiencing morning sickness earlier this time round but there is no change in her appetite yet.

“Her appetite was really good when she was pregnant the first time. I was shooting the movie ‘Invisible Target’ then and in the middle of the night, she would be craving for McDonald’s and I would have to go out at 4am to buy it for her. When I got home, she would tell me she wanted to eat porridge and I would have to run out to get it and she would throw it all out after eating.

“I had to film a bus accident scene that morning even though I did not sleep the night before. No choice, if my wife needs it, I have to do it.”

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