2010 Grammy Winners

Beyonce took home six awards last night at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, setting a new record for the most Grammy wins by a female artist. Her wins included Song Of The Year, Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance, Best R&B Song, and Best Contemporary R&B Album. Taylor Swift also took home an impressive 4 Grammy wins, including Album Of The Year for Fearless, beating Beyoncé.

Here is a short list of the this year's Grammy winners:

Record Of The Year: "Use Somebody," Kings Of Leon
Album Of The Year: "Fearless," Taylor Swift
Song Of The Year: "Single Ladies," Thaddis Harrell, Beyonce Knowles, Terius Nash & Christopher Stewart, songwriters (Beyonce)
Best New Artist: Zac Brown Band
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance: "Halo," Beyonce
Best Rock Album: "21st Century Breakdown," Green Day
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration:"Run This Town," Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West
Best Country Album: "Fearless," Taylor Swift
Best Comedy Album: "A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift Of All!," Stephen Colbert
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance: "Make It Mine," Jason Mraz
Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: "I Gotta Feeling," The Black Eyed Peas
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals: "Lucky," Jason Mraz & Colbie Caillat
Best Pop Instrumental Performance: "Throw Down Your Heart," Bela Fleck
Best Pop Instrumental Album: "Potato Hole," Booker T. Jones
Best Pop Vocal Album: "The E.N.D.," The Black Eyed Peas
Best Dance Recording: "Poker Face," Lady Gaga
Best Electronic/Dance Album: "The Fame," Lady Gaga
Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: "Michael Buble Meets Madison Square Garden," Michael Buble
Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance: "Working On A Dream," Bruce Springsteen
Best Rock Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: "Use Somebody," Kings Of Leon
Best Hard Rock Performance: "War Machine," AC/DC
Best Metal Performance: "Dissident Aggressor," Judas Priest
Best Rock Instrumental Performance: "A Day In The Life," Jeff Beck
Best Rock Song: "Use Somebody," Caleb Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill & Nathan Followill, songwriters (Kings Of Leon)
Best Alternative Music Album: "Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix," Phoenix
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance: "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," Beyonce
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance: "Pretty Wings," Maxwell
Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: "Blame It," Jamie Foxx & T-Pain
Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: "At Last," Beyonce
Best Urban/Alternative Performance: "Pearls," India.Arie & Dobet Gnahore
Best R&B Song: "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," Thaddis Harrell, Beyonce Knowles, Terius Nash & Christopher Stewart, songwriters (Beyonce)
Best R&B Album: "Blacksummers' Night," Maxwell
Best Contemporary R&B Album: "I Am… Sasha Fierce," Beyonce
Best Rap Solo Performance: "D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune)," Jay-Z
Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group: "Crack A Bottle," Eminem, Dr. Dre & 50 Cent
Best Rap Song: "Run This Town," Shawn Carter, R. Fenty, M. Riddick, Kanye West & E. Wilson, songwriters (Athanasios Alatas, songwriter) (Jay-Z, Rihanna & Kanye West)
Best Rap Album: "Relapse," Eminem
Best Female Country Vocal Performance: "White Horse," Taylor Swift
Best Male Country Vocal Performance: "Sweet Thing," Keith Urban
Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: "I Run To You," Lady Antebellum
Best Country Collaboration With Vocals: "I Told You So," Carrie Underwood & Randy Travis
Best Country Instrumental Performance: "Producer's Medley," Steve Wariner
Best Country Song: "White Horse," Liz Rose & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift)

For the full list of winners click here!

Madonna, Beyonce Knowles and Mariah Carey are planning a Michael Jackson tribute album

Some of the worlds biggest music stars are ready to honor the late Michael Jackson by recording versions of his songs for a charity album.

Robbie Williams, Whitney Houston, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder and Diana Ross have also been linked to the LP, as is the British schoolboy who was hand picked to sing at Micheal's memorial concert last month, Shaheen Jafargholi.

“The idea came from the memorial concert," a source said. "Many fans asked if cover versions from it would be released, and it seemed a wonderful idea. This covers album is sure to be a massive worldwide hit with fans and could raise a fortune for Michael’s favorite charities.”

The contributing stars will pick their favorite songs by the ‘King of Pop’ to cover. It is believed Mariah will record her version of ‘I’ll Be There’ from the memorial, while Shaheen will sing his version of ‘Who’s Loving You’. He has also reportedly been asked to record Michael’s early smash ‘Ben.'

Robbie is apparently going to sing ‘Man In The Mirror’, and other tracks expected to be on the album include ‘Rock With You’, ‘She’s Out Of My Life’ and ‘Bad.'

A Michael Jackson tribute concert is also being planned in London – where he had been due to play 50 shows starting this summer and running into 2010 – on the date of what would have been his 51st birthday, August 29.

Bad News For Beyonce (AND Obama!)

How can we say this delicately? We can't. Singing icon Etta James, 71, has made it officially known that she hates Beyonce ... and President Obama. James is steaming mad over Beyonce's performance of 'At Last,' her signature tune, at Obama's first inauguration party. The President and First Lady Michelle Obama danced to the legendary ballad.

"You guys know your president, right? You know the one with the big ears?" she said to a crowd in Seattle. "Wait a minute, he ain't my president, he might be yours, he ain't my president. You know that woman he had singing for him, singing my song -- she's going to get her a** whipped."

LOL! What?! Etta James and Beyonce are the latest celeb feud?! Where is this coming from?! Beyonce played James on the big screen recently, in 'Cadillac Records.' The movie didn't do super well at the box office, it had average reviews. However, now we know that James isn't a fan of Beyonce at all!

"The great Beyonce. I can't stand Beyonce. She has no business up there, singing up there on a big ol' president day, gonna be singing my song that I've been singing forever." Ouch, that must really hurt. I'd be embarrassed if I was Beyonce! Wouldn't you think if she was playing James in a movie that she would have talked to her about her portrayal, character, etc? Did the two women never even speak? Why is this just coming out now?

An Open Letter to Beyonce

(Hey, if it worked for Lindsay Lohan...)



Dear Beyonce:

It's obvious that the organizers of the Presidential Inaugural Ball wanted someone who could generate publicity instead of someone who had genuine talent. You might be oblivious to that fact, since -- despite the assertions of Copernicus several centuries ago -- you genuinely believe the Earth revolves around you and the sun shines out of your buttcrack, but it makes it no less a fact.

So, with that in mind, yesterday evening was about BARACK AND MICHELLE OBAMA, not your attention-whoring, sorry self.

No, I don't think "At Last" should have been the first song of the night -- I don't care if Etta herself sang it -- because this wasn't a wedding.

That said, the first choice for the performance was Jennifer Hudson, in case you didn't know, but she couldn't make it because the poor dear is in mourning over her recent family tragedy. (Not entirely un-coincidentally, around the same time that Hudson's tragedy happened, there was a Blind Item posted by Gatecrasher, mentioning something about how "someone" didn't call their former co-star with their condolences in the wake of a recent tragedy...something about still being bitter about the Oscar snub. Yeah, Ray Charles -- blind AND dead -- could see who THAT was referring to. Petty, much?)

While Hudson may not have been the best choice -- Aretha Franklin, the Reigning Queen, who sang "My Country 'Tis of Thee" earlier that day, would have blown EVERYONE away -- it was certainly a better option than your warbling, caterwauling, borderline-disrespectful version.

Frankly, when I first heard it, I thought it was a joke. I thought you were just demonstrating what my iPod would sound like if it were playing Etta James while being dropped in a wood chipper. Then I saw this interview:


...and I realized that you were dead serious. And I thought, "now, if only someone would drop YOU into a wood chipper."

More to the point, there were TEN other celebrations in DC yesterday, and they ALL played "At Last" so you wouldn't ride on that thunder. Guess you ate that memo, too.

Maybe some of my colleagues appreciate lazy, gold-digging, vapid broodmares, but I for one find them sickening, who go against all that REAL women stand for, and who ultimately make me ashamed to be female.

And, Beyonce, dear, you certainly qualify as a lazy, gold-digging, vapid broodmare.

You are no more 25 than I am (nothing wrong with being in your 30's, but at this point it's so obvious that Helen Keller, blind AND deaf AND dead, could figure it out). You are the queen of the ghetto p***y popping dances, yet you are somehow under the delusion that you are the greatest singer to ever grace the world with your class and elegance (you must've been too busy looking in the mirror when Aretha Franklin was performing). You are illiterate and unintelligent, and it's apparent to anyone with a pair of ears any time you give an interview. See above. (And to those who make the comment that I'm "elitist"...BEING INTELLIGENT IS NOT A BAD THING. I am REALLY sorry that a third-grade reading level is a challenge to you, but you'd better catch up to the rest of us, because the intelligent people are running things now. Get used to it.)

In fact, I will go so far as to say that this performance was THE most audacious, ego-driven, attention-seeking moment in the history of all performances ever done since the beginning of time. Why? Because in several interviews, you have stated your your lack of support for President Obama, and your support for the Republican Party and its ticket. While you're certainly entitled to vote for whom you want to -- contrary to the erroneous opinion of some, I have no problem inherently with Republicans, but I DO have a problem with unintelligent idiots of any political stripe who think that an "argument" entails ad hominem attacks and slander -- and while voting Republican wasn't necessarily a bad thing, I can't help but feel like you wanted to have your cake and eat it too with this performance.

In other words, had McCain won, you'd have done the exact same performance, and given the same exact interview to Nightline...it's like you just wanted to be on the side that was winning. How much more opportunistic can you get?

(My conspiracy theory mind is going down a much more sinister road, but it's one that I won't entertain at the moment...)

And while I'm certainly not feeling any love for Mariah Carey, who had the audacity to sing into a diamond microphone while the rest of the country is spiraling into a recession, there's something about Mariah that is somewhat likable (like, say, her nine octave range). Unfortunately, Beyonce, with your oversized ego and little talent to back it up, you are the FURTHEST thing from likable.

Please let me know when you finally figure out that this historical moment was not about you. Your expedience in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thanking you in advance for your time, I remain,

Why So Classy?

For those who think our President is getting the "classy" treatment because THIS marble-mouthed trainwreck is going to be there...

Beyonce will sing the first dance between Barack and Michelle Obama on inaugural night. The head of the Presidential Inaugural Committee said they were trying to keep it a secret. Well, Beyonce must have ate the memo on accident or something, because she let the secret out.

She issued a statement about it to Entertainment Tonight: "I am so honored that I will be performing for President Obama and the First Lady. To sing 'At Last' while they have their first dance is a dream come true. I could not be more honored and excited that they have asked me to be part of this moment in history."

Beyonce sang the song at the Kennedy Honors and in that Cadillac Records flop. It sort of sounds like Etta James' version...if Etta had laryngitis and sang it while sitting on a shaky dryer with a six pack of hot dogs in her throat.

And you know Beyonce is going to release another statement that says, "I didn't release that statement! Sasha Fierce did! She can't keep a secret!"

Hey, Beyonce...WHY SO CLASSY?

Obama's Inauguration Packed With Celebs

Geez, the upcoming Jan. 20th Inauguration is really getting out of control! Not only is it a hugely historial moment for The United States, but it sure is getting A-List celeb appearances left and right! Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Stevie Wonder and Garth Brooks have joined a diverse lineup of musicians who will perform at Obama's Jan. 18 welcome concert on the National Mall. Bruce and Beyonce?! We'll take it.

Also set to appear are Bono, Josh Groban, Mary J. Blige, will.i.am, John Mellencamp and Shakira, while Queen Latifah, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx and Martin Luther King III will read historic passages. Wowza, we told you it's pretty packed with celebs!

Listen To Beyonce's Album Before Anyone Else!

This is big news, PCM readers!

"I am happy that my fans will get to listen to my new album first at MySpace. I have put my heart and soul into 'I AM...SASHA FIERCE' and cannot wait to hear the feedback from the fans." -- Beyonce

MySpace Music is proud to announce the worldwide premiere of the highly anticipated new album from Beyonce. The album titled “I AM...SASHA FIERCE” will be available on MySpace Music at www.myspace.com/music beginning on Tuesday, November 11 at 12:01am PST. MySpace users worldwide can listen to the entire album for free on MySpace Music a week before its officially released anywhere else. Check out Beyonce's page for her latest music, videos and more at http://www.myspace.com/beyonce.

Photo credit: Peter Lindbergh

Beyonce Donates $100K to Hurricane Relief

Beyoncé Knowles has made a personal donation of $100,000 to the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund benefitting victims of Hurricane Ike in the Greater Houston area who've lost homes, property, and jobs.

The Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund was established at the request of Houston Mayor Bill White to help fill unmet human needs for victims of Hurricane Ike primarily in Galveston, Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Harris and Montgomery counties.

The Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund will provide aid to nonprofit organizations providing immediate relief in the area including shelter and temporary housing, food and household supplies, transportation and child care.

For more information on the Gulf Coast Ike Relief Fund and how to donate, please visit www.ghcf.com

Beyoncé is currently organizing a fundraising benefit for Hurricane Ike Relief through the Survivor Foundation.

Beyonce Records 70 Songs!

Singer Beyonce is set to release a new album next month and she's been pretty busy. The starlet revealed on her official website her plans for this new album and how many songs she's been recording! Here’s what she just release via her official website:

“I wanted to address my fans about my upcoming album. I have worked on this album for close to one year. I have taken the time so I can create my sound. Something that says who I am at this stage in my life. I have poured my heart and soul into it. It is my baby. It is the most time I have spent on any project since my first records as a member of Destiny’s Child when I was 15 years old. I have recorded over 70 songs and have created a sound that reveals all of me. I am in a different place right now and I wanted people to see the many sides of me. The music is upbeat for the dance, fun side and it is reflective, passionate and serious for the personal side. I have taken risks here. I am not afraid and my music will explain it all. There is no label or tag on my sound. It’s me and I am so excited to share it with the world on November 18. Love, Beyoncé”

Geez! It was previously announced that two tracks from Beyonce’s album, “If I Were a Boy” and “Single Ladies,” will be released in advance of the LP on October 7.

Hip-Hop Superstar Couple Spotted!

Beyonce and her new beau, rap mogul Jay-Z, were spotted on their way out of the swanky West Village restaurant as they were greeted by eager paparazzi.

Beyonce still managed to look sexy in a grey jacket, grey top, skinny jeans, and a pair of grey Christian Louboutin peep-toe heels as she tried to hide from the photographers. She's looking pretty blonde from the picture, too!

What's her next project? Keep your eyes out for next acting gig, “Obsessed," it's a thriller where she plays a temp in an office.

Beyoncé under fire for ads

Beyoncé Knowles is under fire for an ad campaign for a kids collection of her House of Deréon clothing line. Fox News discussed the ads and the message they send to children.



"A lot of parents have been noticing for many, many years now that there has been increasing 'pornification' of advertising, clothing lines," said Fox News contributer Michelle Malkin. "What makes this example particularly odious... is that you have someone who has... postured as a role model for young women, and the fact that her mother is involved in it as well.



The entire report is available below.

Updates on the Jay-Z/ Beyonce Nuptials

Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles filed marriage papers in a clerks office of a New York City suburb on Friday.

The couple had a private celebration of the impending union on April 4th, but have been secretive about the details of their wedding.

The hip-hop superstars have been dating since September 2002.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z tied the knot

Beyoncé and Jay-Z just picked up their marriage license Tuesday - and they didn't wait very long to put it to use.

Although there is no official confirmation that the two have already wed, People is reporting that there was a private ceremony on Friday.

"It happened earlier this evening. Jay wanted it to be a really private affair – close friends and family," a source said.

After the ceremony, family and friends headed to Jay-Z's Tribeca apartment for a lavish party with DJ Cassidy hired to spin.

"Cassidy mentioned a week ago that he was really excited for the Jay Z and Beyoncé's wedding party to happen," the source added.

The party was held in a white tent with 50,000 to 60,00 orchids, according to People. Guests included Beyoncé's parents, her sister Solange, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child, and friend of the couple Gwyneth Paltrow.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z are finally getting hitched!

The power couple was spotted at Scarsdale Village Hall shortly after it opened at 9 a.m. yesterday morning to get their marriage license.

"They were very polite and smiling as they filled out the paperwork. They were holding hands for a while. They looked really happy," an eyewitness told People.

A rep for Beyoncé declined to comment and Jay-Z's could not be reached, but the courthouse trip is the first indication the long-time couple plan to marry.

Grammys Red Carpet

Check out these photos of some of your favorite stars on the red carpet at this evening's Grammy Awards!






top to bottom: Carrie Underwood, Miley Cyrus, Fergie, Beyonce, Taylor Swift

A Beyonce Sandwich

Beyonce is officially the luckiest (and coolest) chick in the world! The singer sits in between rapper boyfriend Jay-Z and their pal, Kanye West at a NJ Nets basketball game in East Rutherford, N.J. Imagine sitting behind them!?

PCM Picture of the Day!

Celebrities are just like us! Bet you never thought you'd see Beyonce and Kanye West playing a friendly game of Connect Four together, huh? Well, ENJOY!

Beyonce, Jay-Z Married in Paris, France

According to Media Take Out, Rapper Shawn 'Jay-Z' Carter has reportedly wed his longtime love Beyonce Knowles in a small private ceremony in Paris, France. Instead of the traditional wedding rings, it is rumored that they each got personalized inscription tattoos in thier wedding fingers.