http://forums.sgclub.com/ Your favourite songs, singers and bands belong here. en Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:59:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forums.sgclub.com/images/sgclub1/misc/rss.jpg http://forums.sgclub.com/ http://forums.sgclub.com/singapore/carrie_underwood_why_297455.html Sun, 05 Sep 2010 15:51:07 GMT The 2010 CMA Awards nominations came out yesterday, and despite nine well-deserved nominations for Miranda Lambert, including Entertainer of the... The 2010 CMA Awards nominations came out yesterday, and despite nine well-deserved nominations for Miranda Lambert, including Entertainer of the Year, most of the chatter was about the blondes missing from that category. Although they both had typically strong years, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood will be sitting out the race for the top prize at country’s big fall awards show — and it’s not super clear why.

We’ll set aside the Swift issue for the time being — she took EOTY at last year’s CMAs, and her absence this year may be a combination of her being between album cycles and some sort of conscious effort by the industry voters to shine a light elsewhere within the genre to avoid these things becoming Taylor Time, All The Time. (I’m not saying that’s a worthy excuse to give her slot to a potentially less-deserving act, but it’s the best I can come up with right now.)

The bigger issue here is the continued absence of Underwood from the CMA EOTY category, given the ginormous success she’s enjoyed in the four years since Jesus took her wheel — and especially given the fact that the CMAs have no problem with Underwood co-hosting their awards show. Three times. With a dress budget running into the billions. And yet she’s never once been nominated for Entertainer. What the what? After the jump, we’ll break down the situation.

First, here is the official description the CMA sends its members when they are voting for Entertainer of the Year, as confirmed by a rep for the CMA. (They declined to comment on this specific situation.) Ahem: “This award is for the act displaying the greatest competence in all aspects of the entertainment field. Voter should give consideration not only to recorded performance, but also to the in-person performance, staging, public acceptance, attitude, leadership, and overall contribution to the country music image.”

The case in Carrie’s favor is easy: Certainly, if you watched last night’s CMA special (“Country’s Night to Rock!”), you’d think Underwood would be a no-brainer for EOTY contention. Unless I am mistaken, she was the only act to perform three songs on the telecast — “Cowboy Casanova,” “Undo It,” and “Last Name” — and even in jean shorts and a tank top, Carrie and her shiny, shiny legs turned it, as the kids say, out. She’s your two-time reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year — an award that has been at least partially fan-voted both years she’s won, although the nominations are not fan-voted – and despite her absence from EOTY at the CMAs, that trade association has awarded her Female Vocalist of the Year on three separate occasions.

In the 2009-2010 eligibility window, she released the platinum-selling Play On, scored three No. 1 singles, and had the 15th highest-grossing tour for the first half of the year, according to Pollstar. (EOTY nom Brad Paisley was in 16th place; Carrie is, however, averaging 7,000 tickets per night to his 12,000. The next highest-grossing EOTY nominee is the Zac Brown Band, down at No. 76, playing for an average of 4,800 fans per show.) Carrie also sang the National Anthem at the 2010 Super Bowl (the most-watched event in TV history), received the “Triple Crown” at the ACMs (New Artist, Female Vocalist, Entertainer; I believe only the second female in history to have done so), and won Video of the Year at the CMT Awards (for “Cowboy Casanova”). Etc., etc., blah blah. The numbers are there.

And it’s certainly not an image problem: the newly-married Underwood has always been fresh as a daisy, scandal free, fully clothed, polite to a fault, doesn’t so much as Twitter to get herself in trouble. Loves God, loves the fans, loves country radio. I’d say her stewardship of the genre — even as she’s crossed into pop markets with songs like “Before He Cheats” — has been impeccable. I have never heard or seen her represent herself or country music poorly on television, in concert, or at the many dress rehearsals for assorted awards programs and specials I have attended over the years, during which she belts out multiple takes of songs that would kill mere mortals without ever missing a note. Ever.

So what’s the case against her?

Maybe it’s the pop crossover that raised eyebrows. Are Underwood’s songs insufficiently “country”? Perhaps. But then let’s go ahead and banish Taylor Swift forevermore, along with Lady Antebellum (2010 EOTY nom), Sugarland (OMG reggae), Keith Urban (2010 EOTY nom), Rascal Flatts, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, the new Reba single, and 65 to 70 percent of Zac Brown’s material (plus also his hats). Obviously, having a pop bent in today’s market cannot justifiably be held against anybody, unless you plan to hold it against everybody. In which case, Jamey Johnson better start clearing space on his trophy shelf, and someone should go wake up Lee Ann Womack.

The other possible excuse is that pesky American Idol show from which she sprang forth. Oh, there is nothing old-school Nashville hates more than someone who didn’t “pay their dues” before making it big. But where this argument starts to leak is when you consider the industry’s perspective on Idol runners-up over the years. Shall I list the names that have at least in part been welcomed into the country music fold? Danny Gokey, Bucky Covington, Kellie Pickler, Josh Gracin, Phil Stacey, Kristy Lee Cook, Aaron Kelly, Kelly Clarkson, I think Chris Daughtry showed up on an awards show once, do you see where I am going with this? It appears Nashville has no problem embracing these reality-show acts from the perspective of commerce, as there is surely nothing more appealing to an embattled label exec than a new artist with a built-in fan(atic) base who can sell 15-20K records in their first week and become a reliable opening draw for a more established headliner. But it would be awfully hypocritical to then hold those same reality roots against them when it comes to legitimate questions of artistry, should artistry in fact emerge.

Also, I hate to remind everyone, but Miranda Lambert finished third on Nashville Star.

Thus, the only thing I can think of here that is not easily debunked with facts and figures and simple logic is the following: The last time the Country Music Association nominated more than one solo female for Entertainer of the Year was 1979, when Crystal Gayle and Barbara Mandrell lost to Willie Nelson. And they gave this year’s slot to Miranda. Oh well. Can’t fight gender, ladies.

Obviously, this is just a theoretical exercise; I defer to the wisdom of the CMA voters, who are in the industry and therefore know way more than I do about what’s going on. And just to reiterate, I am focusing on Carrie right now — rather than Taylor or Reba or Sugarland or Chesney or Tim McGraw or George Strait, any of whom it could be argued also deserved an EOTY nod this year — because she has never receieved a nomination in this category, and I can’t think of another equally-qualified artist facing the same conundrum. Can you?

In fact, let’s open this whole thing up to you, Mixers: Why do you think Carrie Underwood can’t crack the top CMA category? And what does she have to do to get there?

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Larry Rudolph - who was credited with turning around the fortunes of the pop princess following her public meltdown in 2007 - has been employed by the 'Machete' actress in the hope of saving her career following her recent prison and rehab terms for violating the conditions of probation from a 2007 conviction for driving under the influence.

However, despite the troubled actress telling friends she's ready to return to work, her new manager has put her on "lockdown" until she is ready to return to the spotlight.
An insider explained to the New York Post newspaper: "She's telling everyone she is more than ready for work and people should hire her now. She's on lockdown."

Lindsay - who spent 22 days of a 90-day court-ordered stint in rehab and completed just 13 days of her 90-day jail term last month - recently admitted the way she used to idolise other celebrities, such as Britney, was "really scary and sad".

She said: "So many people around me would say they cared for the wrong reasons. A lot of people were pulling from me, taking from me and not giving. I had a lot of people that were there for me for, you know, the party.

"I would look up to those girls ... the Britneys and whatever. And I would be like, I want to be like that."

http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/enterta...t_11254750.htm ]]> Music Zone fgfmse http://forums.sgclub.com/singapore/lindsay_lohan_hires_297200.html http://forums.sgclub.com/singapore/katy_perry_wants_297199.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:22:04 GMT Katy Perry wants to be a British citizen. The US singer - who is engaged to English comic Russell Brand - is planning to apply for dual... Katy Perry wants to be a British citizen.

The US singer - who is engaged to English comic Russell Brand - is planning to apply for dual citizenship as soon as she ties the knot because she feels so close to her fiance's home nation.

She said: "When I get married next month, one of the first things I'll do is apply for dual citizenship.

"I'm not too sure if I have to take a test as I've not had time to look into it. But England is like my second home."

Although 25-year-old Katy says she loves the UK, she also has another reason for becoming a citizen.

She joked to UK TV talk show host Alan Carr: "I can just pass through Customs real quick. You've already kind of adopted me so maybe I don't have to go through all the paperwork?"

Meanwhile it has been revealed that Katy is so close to Russell's mother Barbara that she has started to call her Mum.

A source close to the singer said: "Katy has become close to Russell's mum. She adores Barbara. They're in constant contact and speak on the phone most days.

"Barbara has introduced her to the UK way of life, hoping Katy won't feel homesick when she's over here.

"They try and see each other as much as possible when they're in the same country. Katy joked that she calls her own mother Mom and Russell's mother Mum."

Katy also buys Barbara presents from around the world while she's working.

The source explained to the Daily Star newspaper: "Sometimes they're fridge magnets or a tacky souvenir but on Katy's latest trip to Paris she brought her a very nice saucy night dress."

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District Judge Christopher Simmonds is expected to grant the court order in a short hearing, and their four-year marriage will officially be over when the decree absolute is granted in six weeks.
The estranged couple asked the court to keep their names off the legal documents, and their case has been listed as "CAC v AC", for Cheryl Ann Cole and Ashley Cole.

The 27-year-old pop star is not expected to attend court as she is currently taking time out in America, where she is recuperating after falling ill with malaria.

A source told The Sun newspaper: "Cheryl is in the States but is watching things very closely. She is relieved and pleased things have progressed significantly since her illness. She just wants to move on with her life and getting the divorce done will end a very painful chapter.

"It must not be forgotten Cheryl did not ask for this - the last thing she expected was to be a divorcee at 27. But once she accepted there was no way the marriage could work without the trust destroyed by her husband, the pill was a slightly less bitter one to swallow. She and Ashley have no need to stay in touch and all housing and assets will be handled by their legal representatives."

Cheryl has previously told pals she didn't want anything from Ashley, but the couple are reportedly planning to split their assets equally, while the brunette beauty will have custody of their two dogs, Buster and Coco.

The Girls Aloud star announced her separation on twitter, and filed for divorce citing the sportsman's unreasonable behaviour after he sent photographs of himself in his underwear and raunchy text messages to other women.

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"There was a woman pushing a kid in the stroller, maybe a two or three-year-old, crossing the street," witness Brayan Jaime, a freelance papparazo, told Radar Online. "Lindsay took the red light and hit the stroller. It wasn't super hard, but she made impact and hit them."

"Lindsay pulled to the right, stopped for two seconds, and then just kept going," Jamie added.

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I do not have the vocal vibrato, so I tend to use my stomach and "vibrate" to got the so called vibrato. anyone can recommend tips on how to develop them?
can anyone who did not have the vibrato at first and developed it share their experiences with me? thanks a lot! (: ]]> Music Zone Wendelinnn http://forums.sgclub.com/singapore/vocal_vibrato_297149.html http://forums.sgclub.com/singapore/lady_gagas_dangerous_297045.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 16:02:36 GMT Lady Gaga's dangerous dieting saw her in hospital six times last year, ex-manager says
From: NewsCore
September 03, 2010 4:38PM

LADY Gaga's dangerous dieting saw her in hospital six times last year, an ex-manager claims in a new book about the outlandish singer, Star magazine reported Thursday.

The Bad Romance singer - whose real name is Stefani Germanotta - has previously spoken of starving herself to stay thin and fans have watched her weight fluctuate wildly as her fame has risen.

Ex-manager David Ciemny, speaking about the hospitalisations in the book - titled Poker Face - said: "When I say she was sick I mean physically and mentally."

A costumer who worked with Lady Gaga, who is known for her unique sense of style, said the singer admitted she hadn't eaten in weeks in order to fit into certain outfits.

The book is based on interviews conducted with more than 50 friends and associates of Lady Gaga and details the Grammy winner's cursed relationships and kinky sex shows, Star reported.

Talent scout Wendy Starland said when Lady Gaga first hit the music scene: "The pressure on her to lose weight was very high."

Earlier this month Lady Gaga admitted she occasionally uses cocaine.

http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news...-1225913926933 ]]> Music Zone XiiaoCurd http://forums.sgclub.com/singapore/lady_gagas_dangerous_297045.html http://forums.sgclub.com/singapore/any_cafes_play_296973.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 11:38:35 GMT my friend from Los Angeles is coming for a few days and we used to hang out in coffee houses that play acoustic music. just a casual place where we... my friend from Los Angeles is coming for a few days and we used to hang out in coffee houses that play acoustic music. just a casual place where we can talk or enjoy the music. any places like that in Singapore? open mic places is good too... ]]> Music Zone savvy1019 http://forums.sgclub.com/singapore/any_cafes_play_296973.html http://forums.sgclub.com/singapore/kelly_osbourne_celebrates_296933.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:33:58 GMT *Kelly Osbourne celebrates her slim new figure in raunchy performance with the Pussycat Dolls By SARAH BULL Last updated at 8:22 PM on 2nd... Kelly Osbourne celebrates her slim new figure in raunchy performance with the Pussycat Dolls

By SARAH BULL
Last updated at 8:22 PM on 2nd September 2010

She's finally got the body she has worked so hard to achieve, so it's no wonder Kelly Osbourne is keen to show it off.

The 25-year-old star wore a tight silver backless dress, fishnets tights and a red sparkly hat as she left Los Angeles' Viper Room after performing with the Pussycat Dolls last night.

Kelly, who lost three stone after appearing on Dancing With The Stars, took to the stage alongside the burlesque troupe, actress Carmen Electra and singer Mya in the invite-only show.


Hello, Twitter followers! Kelly Osbourne posed in just a sparkly bra as she prepared to join the Pussycat Dolls dance troupe on stage in LA last night


Sexy: The 25-year-old sang, danced and performed with the troupe last night

Earlier, Kelly had arrived at the venue wearing a sexy outfit of a sparkly bra, black PVC corset, fishnets, tiny hotpants and silver shoes.

Before her performance, Kelly told her fans which songs she would be singing, writing in her Closer magazine column: 'It’s going to be me, Carmen Electra, Mya and some of the other Dolls singing and dancing.

'I’m doing a song called 13 Men as well as Big Spender.

'It’s the first time I’ve really danced since filming Dancing with the Stars, but it’s so different.

'This isn’t stiff ballroom - it’s slinky and sexy!'


Shining in silver: Kelly Osbourne wore a tight sparkly backless dress as she left the Viper Room following her performance with the Pussycat Dolls last night

Kelly also posted a picture of herself wearing just a bra and knickers, with a cigarette placed seductively between her lips, on Twitter ahead of the show.

Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin also kept fans informed about the performance, posting a picture of Kelly in her full outfit from the dress rehearsal.

The picture was accompanied by the caption: 'Another sneak peek of HOT KELLY O! She's "Sweet Charity" re-invented!'


Sexy sailor: Kelly looked beautiful as she performed with a group of male dancers dressed as sailors


Slim and svelte: Kelly's nautical corset showed off her newly-slim figure and tiny waist

It seems Robin isn't the only celebrity fan of Kelly's, judging by Kim Kardashian's posts on Twitter last night.

Kim, who was one of the selected few invited to watch the show, tweeted: 'Wow Carmen Electra is so beautiful!

'Watching her perform w the PussyCat Dolls....Kelly Osbourne is up next! Sexy show!'

She then added later: 'OMG @MissKellyO just killed it!!! She sang and danced and looks amazing!!!!! Love these costumes!'


Giving it all she's got: The performance was also a return to singing for Kelly, who performed Big Spender and 13 Men


Loving it: Kelly had a smile on her face for the majority of the night and appeared to thoroughly enjoy her performance

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria and Kelly's mother Sharon also attended to show their support for Kelly.

The Pussycat Dolls was started as a burlesque dance troupe by Robin in 1995, before they signed a record deal in 2003 and became the musical group they are today.

However, they still perform in venues around the world as a dance troupe, and have welcomed celebrity guests to join them on stage including Scarlett Johansson, Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani and Charlize Theron.


Sparkles and fishnets: Kelly poses with co-stars Mya (centre) and Carmen Electra before the show


Ready to go: Kelly wore a black sparkly outfit, complete with black PVC corset as she arrived at the event with Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin

Meanwhile, Kelly, who showed off her amazing size six figure in a black Tony Ward dress at the Emmys last week, said daily cardio exercise is the key to her staying slim.

She told People.com: 'Ever since Dancing with the Stars, I’ve tried to get in at least a half hour of cardio a day - nothing too crazy.

'My trainer Sarah Hagaman is amazing! She knows how to motivate me to go that extra bit without frustrating me.'


Stage regular: Carmen and Mya arrive for the performance with another Pussycat Doll


On top form: Carmen looked stunning in her sexy stage outfit of a striped bra, knickers and a sparkly corset

Kelly said recently that going on the U.S. TV talent show Dancing With The Stars was the best decision she ever made.

She said: 'I've completely changed the way I eat since doing Dancing With The Stars.

'A trick I've learned is to eat just a little bit of something that has no carbs and no sugar in it before you go to sleep because it keeps your metabolism going.

'They say you should never eat before you go to bed, but I've found just having a tiny little snack - like half an apple or something like that - before you go to sleep really helps.'


Famous fan: Kim Kardashian and Kelly's mother Sharon turned up to support Kelly in her exclusive performance at the Viper Room


Lady in red: Eva Longoria also popped in to the venue to catch a glimpse of Kelly on stage

Source: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...cat-Dolls.html ]]> Music Zone *StarDust* http://forums.sgclub.com/singapore/kelly_osbourne_celebrates_296933.html http://forums.sgclub.com/singapore/lady_gaga_sexes_296932.html Fri, 03 Sep 2010 07:28:54 GMT *Lady Gaga sexes up Lady Liberty for magazine cover shoot By DAILY MAIL REPORTER Last updated at 2:45 AM on 3rd September 2010* Lady Gaga... Lady Gaga sexes up Lady Liberty for magazine cover shoot

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER
Last updated at 2:45 AM on 3rd September 2010

Lady Gaga isn't known for being shy when she hits the dressing up box but she's outdone herself this time.

The controversial singer wore her Poker Face and little else as she struck a pose in the style of the symbolic American figure.

The pop superstar put her edgy spin on the famous pose by wearing a black lacy bra and knickers, showing off her toned stomach.


Feeling free: Lady Gaga wearing her underwear and fabric draped around her hips poses as the iconic Statue of Liberty for V magazine

She sculpted her long, blonde hair into the Statue's famous crow and draped fabric around her hips while holding a burning paper torch.

Fashion designer Marc Jacobs also features on the front of the latest V Magazine - billed as The New York Issue.

Acclaimed photographer Mario Testino, who has photographed the likes of Diana, Princess of Wales, Cameron Diaz, Madonna and Kate Moss, captured the imaged.


Resting her feet: Gaga poses in a shopping cart while fashion designer Marc Jacobs pushes her along. It's unlikely she would have been able to walk far in those shoes

V Editor Stephan Gan says that Gaga is an icon and a gift to us all.

'Just as the Statue of Liberty was France's gift to America, Gaga is, to us, New York's greatest gift to pop culture and fashion.

'She has become a bonafide genius and we can safely declare her our muse.'


Hailing a cab: Shirtless Scissor Sisters front man Jake Shears poses with singer Debbie Harry with the door of a NYC taxi

The interpretation of the iconic V using bubble gum was done by artist Dan Colen who is one of 4 artists doing their creative takes on the magazine.

Other New Yorkers that will be featuring in the city's issue are Mark Ronson, Chloe Sevigny, Debbie Harrie and The Scissor Sisters front man Jake Shears.


Big Apple moments: Mark Ronson and Chloe Sevigny pose alongside other iconic figures in this month's V magazine

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