Open: Miley Cyrus: Goodbye Twerking Hello Nae Nae

Miley Cyrus: Goodbye Twerking Hello Nae Nae

By RAWDOGGTV on November 1, 2014

Miley Cyrus Nae Nae twerk Dance

Nae Nae Dance Creators, Tell Miley Cyrus She’s Doing It Wrong

Miley Cyrus has moved on from twerking. She’s got a new (old) dance, and its creators are ragging on her for doing it all wrong.

Miley Cyrus Nae Nae twerk Dance On Oct. 17th, Miley went on the Australian morning show Sunrise to promote her Bangerz tour and spoke about swapping twerking for the Nae Nae — even if her audiences were slow to catch on.

She then demonstrated the dance (which was originally created by the hip-hop group (We Are Toonz) in a delightfully awkward routine with Sunrise’s hosts. ref: Billboard

Miley Cyrus: Goodbye Twerking HELLO Nae Nae




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Open: Meghan Trainor All About That Bass

Meghan Trainor All About That Bass

By RAWDOGGTV on October 29, 2014

Meghan Trainor All About That Bass ALBUM 1-13 LA REIDMeghan Trainor: ‘All About That Bass’ Was Written For Someone Else

Meghan Trainor got signed to a songwriting deal right out of high school and went on to cowrite two tracks for Rascal Flatts. Now she’s 20 and has a hit of her own. Meghan Trainor, the 20-year-old who is having a pop culture moment with the song about body acceptance, said she initially wrote the track and pitched it to several labels, who loved the catchy little tune but had no idea what to do with it.

Trainor never had any intention of singing the song herself, and they were looking for someone else to record it. “Labels were like, `We love it, but you have to reproduce it. You got to get it more synth-y, pop-y,'” said Trainor, who worked with producer Kevin Kadish on “Bass.” “We looked at each other like, `Man, I thought this was a hit, but I guess not.'”

Their break came when L.A. Reid, head of Epic, heard the shoo-wop pop song, “Who’s singing it? Go find that voice.” “I met his A&R guy Paul Pontius and I sang for him. A week later, I was in L.A. and I texted him, “Wanna get some coffee?” I was just making up stuff to get his attention. He was like, “Wanna play for L.A. Reid tomorrow?” All I had was my ukelele; I was so nervous, but L.A. was doing the shoo-wop-wops and dancing with me. L.A. Reid signed the budding songwriter to Epic Records and told Trainor she should be the voice behind her song.

This week, the song jumped several spots on the Billboard Hot 100 chart to No. 1. The single has sold 389,719 copies so far in five weeks, and the music video, which has 196 million views and climbing, has become a major topic among young girls and parents.

Whether is it because people relate to the positive body image message, or because it is just such a catchy little tune, the song became an almost overnight hit — beating out new releases by established artists such as Nicki Minaj and Jennifer Lopez.

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Open: SOULTRAIN AWARDS 2014 BET

SOULTRAIN AWARDS 2014 BET

By RAWDOGGTV on October 25, 2014

SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 BETCHRIS BROWN, JODECI, JEREMIH AND MORE CONFIRMED TO TAKE THE STAGE DURING SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014

TREY SONGZ, BORIS KODJOE, LAILA ALI AND WOLF BLITZER PRESENT AT THE AWARDS SHOW HOSTED BY WENDY WILLIAMS AIRING NOVEMBER 30TH ON CENTRIC AND BET NETWORKS

CENTRIC announced the lineup of hit-making performers and presenters for SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014. Leading the charge for his first SOUL TRAIN AWARDS performance is the multi-talented GRAMMY Award winner, Chris Brown, who leads the show with seven nominations.

In addition, the reunion we’ve all been waiting for is going down as the platinum selling group Jodeci is scheduled to sing a medley of hits before ending with a sneak peek of their new single, “Nobody Wins.” Chart-topping international fan favorites Aloe Blacc and Nico & Vinz will keep the audience entertained with upbeat performances of their catchy sing-a-long hits.

Jeremih, Lisa Stansfield, Kem and Liv Warfield round out the list of rhythm and soul singers set to captivate viewers during this year’s show. Presenters Trey Songz, Boris Kodjoe, Laila Ali and Wolf Blitzer will join host Wendy Williams on stage at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas on November 7, 2014. The show airs on CENTRIC and BET Networks on November 30, 2014 at 8PM ET/PT.

“This slate of performances is another example that SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 is the only place where soul music lovers can find the diverse combination of current chart-topping performers and reunions from their favorite hit-making groups,” said Paxton Baker, General Manager and Executive Vice President, CENTRIC. “We are pulling out all the stops this year and are thrilled to have Chris Brown and Jodeci lead the big surprises we have in store.”

This year’s theme will celebrate the history of dance, from the classic Soul Train line and the electric slide, to the Dougie and this year’s breakout, the Nae Nae. To bring the dance theme to life, SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 has brought in award-winning chorographer Fatima Robinson and her 12 seasoned dancers to lead the show.

Additionally, Grammy Award-winning producers 1500 or Nothin’ are back again as music directors for the show and will keep the party rolling throughout the night.

SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 is directed by Tony McCuin and produced by BET Event Productions and Sunseeker Media. Executive producers of the network telecast are as follows: Paxton Baker, Tami Arasli, Derek Lewis from Centric; Bart Phillips from Sunseeker and David Koff and Jerry Letter from Soul Train Holdings; Doug E. Fresh; Kevin Hunter and Wendy Williams from Wendy Williams Productions, Inc.

For show information, please visit BET.com/SoulTrain, the official site for SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014.

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SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 is part of Centric’s Soul Train Weekend at the Orleans Hotel & Casino. The weekend includes the following events:

Thursday, November 6: Kick-Off Reception with meet and greets featuring SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 and Comedy All Stars Show talent

Friday, November 7: SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 with host, Wendy Williams

Saturday, November 8: Centric Comedy All Stars Show hosted by Bill Bellamy featuring comedic geniuses Kim Coles, Faizon Love, Donnell Rawlings, Malik S. and Cocoa Brown.

Sunday, November 9: Centric Presents: The Soul Train Review, a live musical event with the iconic Kool and the Gang

Opportunities to watch a live rehearsal and access the red carpet at SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014

For additional information and to purchase tickets for all of the exciting events, visit www.SoulTrainWeekend.com or call 888-234-2334.

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Open: BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2014

BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2014

By RAWDOGGTV on September 4, 2014

BET HIPHOP AWARDS 2014 SNOOP DOGG HOST ATLANTAUNCLE SNOOP RETURNS TO HOST THE BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2014 PREMIERING TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14TH AT 8:00 P.M.*

DRAKE LEADS BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” 2014 WITH EIGHT NOMINATIONS JAY Z, FUTURE, AND PHARRELL TIE WITH SIX NODS

DRAKE, EMINEM, FUTURE, RICK ROSS, SCHOOLBOY Q, AND YO GOTTI UP FOR ALBUM OF THE YEAR

TAPING AT THE BOISFEUILLET JONES ATLANTA CIVIC CENTER IN ATLANTA, GA

Back by popular demand, Uncle Snoop and BET Networks team up once again to present the biggest night of hip hop with cyphers and legendary tributes that encompass the BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” 2014! Highly respected with more than 20 years in the industry,

Uncle Snoop continues to set trends and pave the way for both new and established artists. At last year’s “Hip Hop Awards,” Uncle Snoop opened the show OG style, participated in star-studded performances and revealed the persona of his moniker DJ Snoopadelic by spinning on the turntables for various artists.

This year Drake leads the BET “Hip Hop Awards” 2014 with eight impressive nominations for ‘Best Hip Hop Video,’ ‘Best Live Performer,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘MVP of the Year,’ ‘Album of the Year,’ ‘Hustler of the Year,’ ‘Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse,’ and the coveted ‘People’s Champ Award.’ Followed by JAY Z, Future and Pharrell who each received six nods; Nicki Minaj, Rich Homie Quan and YG garnered five HHA nominations.

The awards will be taped on Saturday, September 20th, 2014 at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta, GA for the ninth year running, and will premiere on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Directly following the awards at 10:00 p.m. ET is the premiere of “Real Husbands of Hollywood S2: Reunion Special.”

An entertainment icon, Snoop is affectionately known as Uncle Snoop in the music industry for the leadership and guidance he provides to both established and up and coming artists. With more than 20 years in the business, Snoop has become an international name for his work in music, film, entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Snoop Dogg is currently working on his next studio album with Pharrell Williams.

With last year’s show being a huge ratings success, leaves great wonder as to how Uncle Snoop will TURN UP this time around. “Uncle Snoop put it down so lovely at last year’s show that we literally asked him THAT NIGHT to host this year’s show and we’re so glad he said yes. With the D-O double at the helm again bringing his unique humor, creativity and OG swag, BET ‘Hip Hop Awards’ 2014 will undeniably continue its reign as the biggest night of hip hop on television,” said Stephen G. Hill President of Music Programming and Specials, BET Networks.

Returning is the “I Am Hip Hop” Award, recognizing an individual who has made a profound imprint on hip hop music and culture throughout the years. Nominations for all categories, as well as confirmed performers, will be announced in the coming weeks. Also returning is Sprite® as a sponsor of the BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” 2014, presenting in part the always noteworthy cyphers and the “green” carpet.

Stephen G. Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials, Lynne Harris Taylor, BET’s Vice President of Specials, will serve as Executive Producers for the BET Hip Hop Awards, along with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment.

BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” 2014 will also premiere on Friday, October 17, 2014 on BET’s international network in the UK and Africa, reaching more than 17 million households in 50+ countries (check local listings).

BET.com/HipHopAwards is the official site for the BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” 2014 where fans can visit to get up-to-date info on this year’s show and take a look back on past BET Hip Hop Awards. In the coming weeks, BET.com will launch a series of interactive timelines, exclusive video content, games and quizzes leading up to the show.

The complete list of BET “HIP HOP AWARDS” ’14 Official Nominees:

Best Hip Hop Video
Drake – “Worst Behavior”
Future f/ Pharrell, Pusha T & Casino – “Move That Doh”
Iggy Azalea f/ Charli XCX – “Fancy”
J. Cole f/ TLC – “Crooked Smile”
Nicki Minaj – “Pills N Potions”
Wiz Khalifa – “We Dem Boyz”

Best Collabo, Duo or Group
Eminem f/ Rihanna – “The Monster”
Future f/ Pharrell, Pusha T & Casino – “Move That Doh”
JAY Z f/ Justin Timberlake – “Holy Grail”
ScHoolboy Q f/ BJ The Chicago Kid – “Studio”
YG f/ Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan – “My Hitta”

Best Live Performer
Drake
JAY Z
Kanye West
Kendrick Lamar
T.I.

Lyricist of the Year
Drake
Eminem
J. Cole
JAY Z
Kendrick Lamar
Nicki Minaj

Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Chris Robinson
Director X
Dre Films
Hype Williams

DJ of the Year
DJ Drama
DJ Envy
DJ Khaled
DJ Mustard
DJ Scream

Producer of the Year
DJ Mustard
Drumma Boy
Hit-Boy
Mike WiLL Made It
Pharrell
Timbaland

MVP of the Year
DJ Mustard
Drake
Future
JAY Z
Nicki Minaj

Track of the Year
“Cut Her Off” (Remix) – Produced by Will-A-Fool (K Camp f/ Lil Boosie, YG & Too $hort)
“Move That Doh” – Produced by Mike WiLL Made It (Future f/ Pharrell, Pusha T & Casino)
“My Hitta” – Produced by DJ Mustard (YG f/ Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan)
“Studio” – Produced by Swiff D (ScHoolboy Q f/ BJ The Chicago Kid)
“Worst Behavior” – Produced by DJ Dahi (Drake)

Album of the Year
Drake – “Nothing Was The Same”
Eminem – “The Marshall Mathers LP 2”
Future – “Honest”
Rick Ross – “Mastermind”
ScHoolboy Q – “Oxymoron”
Yo Gotti – “I Am”

Who Blew Up Award
Iggy Azalea
Migos
Rich Homie Quan
ScHoolboy Q
YG
Young Thug

Hustler of the Year
Dr. Dre
Drake
JAY Z
Rick Ross
T.I.

Made-You-Look Award (Best Hip Hop Style)
A$AP Rocky
JAY Z
Kanye West
Nicki Minaj
Young Thug

Best Hip Hop Online Site
AllHipHop.com
Complex.com
HotNewHipHop.com
NecoleBitchie.com
RapRadar.com
WorldStarHipHop.com

Best Club Banger
Future f/ Pharrell, Pusha T & Casino – “Move That Doh” (Produced by Mike WiLL Made It)
K Camp f/ Lil Boosie, YG & Too $hort – “Cut Her Off” (Remix) (Produced by Will-A-Fool)
Migos – “Fight Night” (Produced by Stack Boy Twaun)
Wiz Khalifa – “We Dem Boyz” (Produced by Detail)
YG f/ Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan – “My Hitta” (Produced by DJ Mustard)
Young Thug – “Stoner” (Produced by Dun Deal)

Best Mixtape
Action Bronson – “Blue Chips 2”
Fabolous – “The Soul Tape 3”
Migos – “No Label 2”
Rich Homie Quan – “I Promise I Will Never Stop Going In”
Wiz Khalifa – “28 Grams”

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
B.o.B – “Paranoid” (Ty Dolla $ign f/ B.o.B)
B.o.B – “Up Down” (Do This All Day) (T-Pain f/ B.o.B)
Drake – “Who Do You Love” (YG f/ Drake)
Kendrick Lamar – “Control” (Big Sean f/ Kendrick Lamar & Jay Electronica)
Pharrell – “Move That Doh” (Future f/ Pharrell, Pusha T & Casino)

Impact Track
Common f/ Vince Staples – “Kingdom”
Lecrae – “Nuthin”
Lupe Fiasco – “Mission”
The Roots f/ Patty Cash – “Never”
Talib Kweli f/ Abby Dobson – “State of Grace”

People’s Champ Award
Drake – “Worst Behavior”
Future f/ Pharrell, Pusha T & Casino – “Move That Doh”
Iggy Azalea f/ Charli XCX – “Fancy”
Wiz Khalifa – “We Dem Boyz”
YG f/ Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, Meek Mill & Rich Homie Quan – “My Hitta” (Remix)

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*Note: BET “Hip Hop Awards” is a private event and tickets are not available for purchase to the public. Talent tickets are reserved for BET “Hip Hop Awards” show talent and nominees.

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Open: MTV Video Music Awards 2014 VMAS

MTV Video Music Awards 2014 VMAS

By RAWDOGGTV on July 20, 2014

EMINEM AND IGGY AZALEA GARNER SEVEN NOMINATIONS EACH

MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 2014

Pharrell Williams, JAY Z, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Ariana Grande, Lorde, Sam Smith, Sia, Zedd, Avicii, Pitbull, Jason Derulo and Hayley Williams Receive Multiple VMA Nominations All Revealed Today via MTV Snapchat

MTV today announced the nominations for the 2014 “MTV Video Music Awards” airing LIVE from The Forum in Inglewood, CA on Sunday, August 24 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT via an innovative first-of-its-kind social media rollout on Snapchat. Global superstar Beyoncé, who surprised and delighted fans worldwide with the revolutionary release of her self-titled, critically acclaimed visual album earlier this year, leads the pack with an astounding eight nominations including “Video of the Year,” “Best Female” and “Best Choreography.”

Eminem and Australian rapper Iggy Azalea received an impressive seven nominations each.

Eminem scores multiple nods for categories including “Best Hip-Hop,” “Best Male” and “Best Collaboration” while previous “Artist to Watch” nominee Iggy Azalea finds herself vying for some of the top awards including “Video of the Year,” “Best Female” and “Best Pop.” Beginning today, fans can vote in VMA categories, including “Video of the Year,” “Artist to Watch” and more by visiting vma.mtv.com.

Battling it out for the highly coveted “Video of the Year” are Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX with their 90’s throwback “Clueless” homage “Fancy,” Beyoncé ft. JAY Z’s dark and sensuous “Drunk in Love,” the catchy pop phenomenon “Happy” by Pharrell Williams, Sia’s mysterious and faceless “Chandelier” and the video that spawned a million memes, Miley Cyrus’ “Wrecking Ball.” Previous recent “Video of the Year” winners include Justin Timberlake’s “Mirrors” (2013), Rihanna’s ft. Calvin Harris “We Found Love” (2012), Katy Perry’s “Firework” (2011) and Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” (2010).

Following last year’s groundbreaking stop-motion video nominations announcement via MTV’s Instagram and Vine accounts, MTV notched yet another first by revealing this year’s nominations via MTV’s Snapchat account.

Earlier this morning, the nominations were revealed exclusively via MTV snaps featuring “MTV Artist to Watch” alums Austin Mahone and Fifth Harmony, emerging artist Becky G, and MTV talent including “Teen Wolf’s” Tyler Posey, “Awkward’s” Jillian Rose Reed, “Girl Code’s” Carly Aquilino and “Guy Code’s” Charlamagne Tha God.

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Beginning today, fans can vote in VMA categories, including “Best Hip Hop,” “MTV Clubland,” “Best Video with a Social Message,” and more by visiting vma.mtv.com. Additionally, fans can vote for “MTV Artist To Watch,” presented by Taco Bell®, by texting the nominee’s name to 22444 (standard message and data rates apply).

Nominees for a new socially voted category, “Best Lyric Video” will be announced at a later date on vma.mtv.com.

Usher, Ariana Grande and 5 Seconds of Summer are confirmed to perform with additional talent being announced at a later date.

For additional information on all 2014 “MTV Video Music Award” nominees, please visit Artists.MTV on the web, or download the free MTV Artists app.

See below for a full list of nominations:

VIDEO OF THE YEAR:
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX – “Fancy”
Beyoncé ft. JAY Z – “Drunk In Love”
Pharrell Williams – “Happy”
Sia – “Chandelier”
Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball”

BEST HIP HOP:
Eminem – “Berzerk”
Drake ft. Majid Jordan – “Hold On (We’re Going Home)”
Childish Gambino – “3005”
Kanye West – “Black Skinhead”
Wiz Khalifa – “We Dem Boyz”

BEST MALE:
Pharrell Williams – “Happy”
John Legend – “All Of Me”
Ed Sheeran ft. Pharrell – “Sing”
Sam Smith – “Stay With Me”
Eminem ft. Rihanna – “The Monster”

BEST FEMALE:
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX – “Fancy”
Beyoncé – “Partition”
Lorde – “Royals”
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea – “Problem”
Katy Perry ft. Juicy J – “Dark Horse”

BEST POP:
Pharrell Williams – “Happy”
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX – “Fancy”
Jason Derulo ft. 2 Chainz – “Talk Dirty”
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea – “Problem”
Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc – “Wake Me Up”

BEST ROCK:
Imagine Dragons – “Demons”
Arctic Monkeys – “Do I Wanna Know”
The Black Keys – “Fever”
Lorde – “Royals”
Linkin Park – “Until It’s Gone”

MTV ARTIST TO WATCH:
Sam Smith – “Stay With Me”
5 Seconds of Summer -“She Looks So Perfect”
Charli XCX – “Boom Clap”
Schoolboy Q – “Man Of The Year”
Fifth Harmony – “Miss Movin On”

BEST COLLABORATION:
Beyoncé ft. JAY Z – “Drunk In Love”
Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea – “Problem”
Pitbull ft. Ke$ha – “Timber”
Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga – “Loyal”
Eminem ft. Rihanna – “The Monster”
Katy Perry ft. Juicy J – “Dark Horse”

MTV CLUBLAND AWARD:
DJ Snake & Lil Jon – “Turn Down For What”
Zedd ft. Hayley Williams – “Stay the Night”
Calvin Harris – “Summer”
Martin Garrix – “Animal”
Disclosure – “Grab Her!”

BEST VIDEO WITH A SOCIAL MESSAGE
Angel Haze ft. Sia – “Battle Cry”
Avicii – “Hey Brother”
Beyoncé – “Pretty Hurts”
J. Cole ft. TLC – “Crooked Smile”
Kelly Rowland – “Dirty Laundry”
David Guetta ft. Mikky Ekko – “One Voice”

BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
Thirty Seconds to Mars – “City of Angels”
Beyoncé – “Pretty Hurts”
Arcade Fire – “Afterlife”
Gesaffelstein – “Hate or Glory”
Lana Del Rey – “West Coast”

BEST EDITING
Eminem – “Rap God”
MGMT – “Your Life is a Lie”
Zedd ft. Hayley Williams -“Stay the Night”
Beyoncé – “Pretty Hurts”
Fitz and The Tantrums – “The Walker”

BEST CHOREOGRAPHY
Sia – “Chandelier”
Beyoncé – “Partition”
Usher – “Good Kisser”
Michael Jackson ft. Justin Timberlake – “Love Never Felt So Good”
Jason Derulo ft. 2Chainz – “Talk Dirty”
Kiesza – “Hideaway”

BEST DIRECTION
DJ Snake & Lil Jon – “Turn Down For What”
OK Go – “The Writing’s On the Wall”
Miley Cyrus – “Wrecking Ball”
Beyoncé – “Pretty Hurts”
Eminem ft. Rihanna – “The Monster”

BEST ART DIRECTION
DJ Snake & Lil Jon – “Turn Down For What”
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX – “Fancy”
Eminem – “Rap God”
Arcade Fire – “Reflektor”
Tyler, The Creator – “Tamale”

BEST VISUAL EFFECTS
DJ Snake & Lil Jon – “Turn Down For What”
OK Go – “The Writing’s On the Wall”
Disclosure – “Grab Her!”
Eminem – “Rap God”
Jack White – “Lazaretto”

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Open: MTV U FANDOM AWARDS 2014

MTV U FANDOM AWARDS 2014

By RAWDOGGTV on July 11, 2014

mtvu-awards-2014“THE FAULT IN OUR STARS,” “X-MEN,” “COMMUNITY” AND “BREAKING BAD” AMONG 32 NOMINEES FOR MTV’S “FANDOM OF THE YEAR AWARD

MTVU Fandom Awards Also Launches Voting for “Best Fandom Forever” Category Exclusively on Tumblr

MTVU Fandom Awards Special to Premiere on MTV and mtvU on Sunday, July 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT

MTV’s 24-hour college network, mtvU, today announced the nominees for the “Fandom of the Year” award, which features 32 honorees spread across four sub genres – Movies, TV Dramas, TV Comedies and Animation – with winners being decided by bracket-style voting.

The award will be handed out at the first ever “mtvU Fandom Awards,” which will take place along with the “MTV Fan Fest” on Thursday, July 24 at Petco Park during Comic-Con International: San Diego. MTV and mtvU will premiere the 60-minute MTVU Fandom Awards Specia on Sunday, July 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT, celebrating the honorees and showcasing some of the best moments from the show.

“Fandom of the Year” nominees include fans of the biggest blockbuster franchises in entertainment like “Captain America,” “X-Men” and “The Hunger Games,” as well as series with the most passionate fandoms in TV, including “Community,” “Pretty Little Liars,” “Teen Wolf,” “Family Guy,” “Breaking Bad,” “Sherlock” and “The Vampire Diaries.”

The full list of all 32 nominees for the “Fandom of the Year” award presented by Jolly Rancher Candies is included below and fans can vote for all of their favorites at FandomAwards.MTV.com.

“The ‘Fandom of the Year’ award is the ultimate celebration of the biggest fandoms in pop culture,” said Ryan Kroft, “mtvU Fandom Awards” Executive Producer. “We’re thrilled to honor more than two dozen fandoms through an innovative bracket unlike anything we’ve seen in another awards show.”

Today also marks the launch of voting for the “Best Fandom Forever” award presented with Tumblr, the home for fandoms.

The nominees in that category are “Harry Potter,” “The Lord of the Rings,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Doctor Who,” “Sherlock” and “Batman.”

MTNU-gifStarting today, MTV will launch a unique post for each of the “Best Fandom Forever” nominees on the MTV Tumblr page, with the winner determined by the post with the largest note count. Voting for this award will run through July 23rd.

The Nominees for “Fandom of the Year” are:

Movies

“The Hunger Games”
“Divergent”
“The Hobbit”
“Veronica Mars”
“The Fault in Our Stars”
“Captain America: Winter Soldier”
“X-Men: Days of Future Past”
“Pacific Rim”

TV Dramas

“Supernatural”
“Teen Wolf”
“Game of Thrones”
“The Vampire Diaries”
“Doctor Who”
“Sherlock”
“Breaking Bad”
“Pretty Little Liars”

TV Comedies

“Community”
“Parks & Recreation”
“New Girl”
“Awkward”
“How I Met Your Mother”
“Glee”
“It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia”
“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”

Animation

“Attack on Titan”
“Free! Iwatobi Swim Club”
“Archer”
“Adventure Time”
“South Park”
“Naruto”
“Blood Lad”
“Family Guy”

The Nominees for “Best Fandom Forever” (BFF) presented with Tumblr are:

“Harry Potter”
“The Lord of the Rings”
“Buffy the Vampire Slayer”
“Doctor Who”
“Sherlock”
“Batman”

The “mtvU Fandom Awards” and “MTV Fan Fest”

The “mtvU Fandom Awards” honor the fans whose tenacious excitement pushes movies, TV, books and comics from subculture to mainstream, worldwide success. To further honor the dedicated fans of Comic-Con, the “MTV Fan Fest” will feature stirring sets from Linkin Park and rising hip hop artist G-Eazy, part of a free party at Petco Park open to all Comic-Con badge holders with food, drinks, games and giveaways. The “MTV Fan Fest” will lead into the “mtvU Fandom Awards” on Thursday, July 24.

The “mtvU Fandom Awards Special” will also feature taped appearances from celebrities including Hugh Jackman, Aaron Paul, Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Dylan O’Brien, Holland Roden, Kat Graham and more. Additional celebrities attending the event will be announced at a later date.

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About mtvU

Broadcast to nearly 750 college campuses as well as via top cable distributors in 700 college communities nationwide, mtvU reaches more than 8 million U.S. college students – making it the largest, most comprehensive television network just for college students. Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, mtvU can be seen in the dining areas, fitness centers, student lounges and dorm rooms of campuses throughout the U.S., as well as on cable systems from Charter Communications, Verizon FiOS TV, Suddenlink Communications, AT&T u-Verse and nearly 70 others. mtvU is dedicated to every aspect of college life, reaching students everywhere they are: on-air, online and on the campus. mtvU airs music videos from emerging artists that can’t be seen anywhere else, news, student life features and initiatives that give college students the tools to advance positive social change. mtvU is always on campus, with hundreds of events per year, including exclusive concerts, giveaways, shooting mtvU series and more. For more information about mtvU, and a complete programming schedule, visit mtvU.com.

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BET AWARDS Winners 2014

By RAWDOGGTV on July 3, 2014

YOUNG MONEY, BEYONCÉ AND PHARRELL WIN BIG AT THE BET AWARDS 2014

EPIC EVENING FEATURES PERFORMANCES BY CHRIS BROWN, LIL WAYNE, JENNIFER HUDSON, NICKI MINAJ, YOLANDA ADAMS AND MORE

Pharrell Williams opened the show with an energetic rendition of “Come Get It Bae” surrounded by a bevy of cheerleaders, and was joined by surprise performer and fellow Virginia native, the amazing Missy Elliott, who brought the crowd to their feet to “Pass That Dutch.” Williams became a familiar face on the stage after winning both “Best Male R&B/Pop Artist” and “Video of the Year,” and again coming on to present music icon Lionel Richie with the Lifetime Achievement Award. Young Money and Beyoncé took home the most trophies with three awards, as did acclaimed film “12 Years A Slave” which swept the film award categories. Pharrell Williams and August Alsina each won two awards.

The tribute to Richie included a presentation of classics “Hello” and “Still” by John Legend and a pulsating rendition of “Brick House” by Ledisi. Just before Richie came on stage to accept his award, Yolanda Adams delivered a soulful, inspired performance of “Jesus Is Love,” bringing the crowd to its feet (and some to tears!) and prompting Richie to admit he was “glad [he] sang the song first.” Richie showed off his own skills when he sat at the piano and serenaded the audience with “Easy,” then got the crowd dancing along to “All Night Long.”

Chris Brown made a triumphant return to the “BET Awards” stage that drew a standing ovation. He proved he hasn’t missed a beat delivering an incredible performance of “Loyal,” which was amped up even more with appearances by Lil Wayne, Tyga and Travis Barker.

Always one to get the crowd going, Lil Wayne got the mosh pit popping with “Krazy” and “Believe Me.” Jennifer Hudson showed off her incredibly powerful pipes during a performance of “Walk It Out” and debut of her new single “It’s Your World” as a disco roller derby swirled around her. One of today’s hottest rising stars, Jhené Aiko joined John Legend on stage for one of the most impressive performances of the evening.

Celebrating the 20th anniversary of his first album, Usher performed an action-packed medley of his biggest hits, including “Yeah!” “Confessions,” “Caught Up” and “Love In This Club,” which drew a standing ovation. Nicki Minaj gave an dramatic Alice In Wonderland-inspired performance of “Chi-Raq” and “Pills N Potions,” filling the stage with oversized mushrooms, a contemporary dancer and a white rabbit.

T.I. showed off his lyrical prowess with “No Mediocre,” while Iggy Azalea wowed the crowd with her skills with her hit single “Fancy.” Fan and crowd favorite August Alsina, whose earlier performance alongside Trey Songz and Chris Brown drew squeals from all of the ladies in the house, took home the Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award. Robin Thicke gave a mesmerizing performance of “Forever Love,” while surprise performers Troop, Color Me Badd and Silk scored huge cheers, as each group took the stage for their biggest hits for a ’90s throwback medley of “All I Do Is Think of You,” “I Wanna Sex You Up” and “Freak Me.”

Presenter Kerry Washington, making her first television appearance since giving birth to daughter Isabelle in April, got in on the night’s fun with co-presenter Kevin Hart, who tried to convince the crowd that he was, in fact, Oliver Pope, a reference to Kerry’s alter-ego Olivia Pope on her hit show “Scandal.”

Taking a cue from Ellen DeGeneres’ pizza delivery at this year’s Oscar® Awards, Rock provided the audience with a delivery of Roscoe’s Chicken ‘n Waffles, which they accepted with enthusiasm. Rock had the crowd laughing throughout the night, thanks to his riffs on a range of hot topics, from Donald Sterling to Jay-Z and Solange to Dr. Dre and the Beats/Apple deal.

A taped performance of Beyoncé and Jay-Z of “Partition” capped the epic night, which delivered on its promise to be the hottest ticket in town. The “BET Awards” ’14 drew the biggest names in music, entertainment and sports, with appearances by Gabrielle Union, Keke Palmer, Regina Hall, Larenz Tate, Bow Wow, Keshia Chante, Eva Marcille, Terrence Jenkins, Keyshia Cole, Mike Tyson, Nick Cannon, Zendaya, DeSean Jackson, Boris Kodjoe, Gary Owen, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Chadwick Boseman, Tyrese and Nate Parker.

Tim King (Founder, President and CEO of Urban Prep Academies) and Denzel Thompson (a 19-year-old founder and manager of a successful community urban farm and garden) were recognized as the 2014 Shine-A-Light recipients.

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The “BET Awards” is one of the most watched award shows on cable television according to the Nielsen Company. The “BET Awards” franchise remains as the #1 program in cable TV history among Urban-Americans, and it is BET’s #1 telecast every year. It recognizes the triumphs and successes of artists, entertainers and athletes in 19 categories.

In addition to all of these incredible moments, the complete list of “BET Awards” ’14 winners is:

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Pharrell Williams

Best Group
Young Money

Best Collaboration
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love

Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake

Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Nicki Minaj

Video of the Year
Pharrell Williams – Happy

Video Director of the Year
Hype Williams

Best New Artist
August Alsina

Best Gospel Artist
Tamela Mann

Best Actress
Lupita Nyong’o

Best Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor

YoungStars Award
KeKe Palmer

Best Movie
12 Years a Slave

Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Serena Williams

Subway Sportsman of the Year
Kevin Durant

Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ – I Luv This

Centric Award
Jhené Aiko – The Worst

Best International Act: Africa
Davido (Nigeria)

Best International Act: UK
Krept & Konan

FANdemonium Award
Beyoncé

BET.com/BETAwards (http://www.bet.com/shows/bet-awards.html) is the official site for the “BET Awards” ’14 and features all the incredible content from this year’s show. Join the conversation on social media by following BET’s multiple social media platforms dedicated to the BET Awards:

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The “BET Awards” ’14 took place along with the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® in Los Angeles from June 27-29th. The show will premiere on BET’s international network Tuesday, July 1 at 8:00 p.m. GMT.

Encore viewings of the show will air on BET on:
• Monday, June 30 at 7:00 p.m.* (immediately followed by the post-show)
• Saturday, June 5 at 8:00 p.m.*
• Thursday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m.*

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BET Experience Photos 2014

By RAWDOGGTV on June 28, 2014

BET NETWORKS ANNOUNCES T.I., TYGA, IGGY AZALEA, YOLANDA ADAMS, LEDISI AND MORE ADDED TO “BET AWARDS” PERFORMANCE LINE-UP

GABRIELLE UNION, KEKE PALMER, REGINA HALL ALSO SET TO APPEAR

TIM KING AND DENZEL THOMPSON WILL RECEIVE 2014 SHINE A LIGHT HONORS #BETX / #BETAWARDS

Music stars T.I., Tyga, Iggy Azalea, Yolanda Adams and Ledisi will perform at the “BET Awards” 14. Actresses Gabrielle Union, Keke Palmer and Regina Hall will also present during the Awards

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As previously announced, the “BET Awards” 14 will be hosted by actor and comedian Chris Rock with performances and appearances by Pharrell Williams, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Lil’ Wayne, Lionel Richie, Robin Thicke, Trey Songz, Kevin Hart, Kerry Washington, Nicki Minaj, John Legend, Jhene Aiko, August Alsina, Larenz Tate, Bow Wow and Keshia Chante.

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NICKI MINAJ TO PERFORM AT BET AWARDS 2014

By RAWDOGGTV on June 21, 2014

BET AWARDS 2014 NICKI MINAJ TO PERFORMNICKI MINAJ, JOHN LEGEND, JHENE AIKO & AUGUST ALSINA CONFIRMED TO PERFORM AT BET AWARDS 2014

“106 & PARK” HOSTS BOW WOW & KESHIA CHANTE ALONG WITH LARENZ TATE ADDED TO OUTSTANDING LIST OF PRESENTERS

BET ANNOUNCES INTERNATIONAL ARTIST LINE UP FOR BET EXPERIENCE’S “MUSIC AROUND THE GLOBE”

K. MICHELLE AND MACK WILDS JOIN SUNDAY’S STAPLES CENTER LINE UP

NICKI MINAJ TO PERFORM BET AWARDS 2014

More chart topping names have been added to the already stellar lineup of performances at the “BET Awards” which will now include Grammy nominated rapper, singer, songwriter and actress Nicki Minaj, nine time Grammy Award Winner John Legend, American singer-songwriter Jhene Aiko and American hip hop singer August Alsina. “106 & Park” hosts Bow Wow and Keshia Chante along with actor Larenz Tate will also present at the awards show.

In addition, K. Michelle and Mack Wilds will join Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz, and Jennifer Hudson at STAPLES Center on Sunday, June 29, 2014

Some of the biggest names in music from around the world are set to perform as part of the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® for the first time ever during the Fan Fest’s “Music Around the Globe” on Saturday June 28th and Sunday June 29th.

South African Afro-pop duo Mafikizolo, Ghanaian hip hop artist Sarkodie and Nigerian singer-songwriter Tiwa Savage will perform as part of the “Music Around the Globe” presentation on Saturday afternoon during the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola®, all of whom are nominated in the “BET Awards” ‘Best International Act: Africa’ category.

This will be the first time that Mafikizolo and Tiwa Savage have performed in the United States, and the announcement follows their wins at the MTV Africa Music Awards over the weekend in the ‘Best Group’ and ‘Best Female’ categories respectively. Sarkodie also took home a MAMA for ‘Best Hip Hop’.

British artists set to perform on Sunday during the “Music Around the Globe” set will include hip hop duo Krept & Konan and acclaimed rapper MC Ghetts, all of whom are nominated in the ‘Best International Act: UK’ category.

Nigerian hip hop superstar Ice Prince, who won the 2013 BET Award for ‘Best International Act: Africa’, will also take to the stage, and will present the award for the same category to this year’s winner.

This is the first time international acts have performed as part of the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® since the introduction of international BET Award categories, ‘Best International Act: Africa’ and ‘Best International Act: UK’ in 2010.

Emmy and Grammy® Award winning comedian Chris Rock will host the “BET Awards” 2014, live on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 8pm ET on BET from the Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, CA.

A full list of the “BET Awards” 2014 nominations is now available at http://www.BET.com

The “BET Awards” will take place along with the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola in Los Angeles from June 27-29th and elsewhere around the world on BET’s international network July 1, 8:00 p.m. GMT. BET.com/Awards is the official site for the “BET Awards” and will have all the latest news and updates about this year’s show.

All information about the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® can be found at BETExperience.com.

The BET Experience VIP Package offers the only way to purchase a “BET Awards” ticket, great seats to 3 nights of concerts at the Staples Center, and exclusive access to events at the free Fan Fest. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to BET.com/BETExperience. Follow the Experience on Twitter @betexperience.

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BET 106 & PARK HEADS BET EXPERIENCE LA LIVE

By RAWDOGGTV on June 17, 2014

BET 106 & PARK HEADS BET EXPERIENCE 2014 LABET 106 & PARK HEADS TO LOS ANGELES FOR LIVE BROADCASTS DURING BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE PRESENTED BY COCA-COLA JUNE 27th & 28th, 2014

BET Networks today announced their hit show “106 & PARK” will head to Los Angeles where it will broadcast LIVE from the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE Presented by Coca-Cola® on Friday, June 27th from 3pm to 5pm PT and on Saturday, June 28th from 3pm to 5 pm PT.

Hosted by Bow Wow and Keshia Chante, “106 & PARK” on Friday, June 27th will be presented by Target and will feature a performance by Grammy-nominated international R&B superstar Trey Songz, A$AP MOB and other surprise guests. Target and Songz have partnered on an exclusive deluxe version of his sixth studio album, “Trigga.” The two-disc set will include three bonus tracks and a special album cover, available for pre-order now at Target.com/TreySongz and for purchase in stores and at target.com beginning July 1st.

“106 & PARK” will also feature a special weekend show presented by Coca-Cola® broadcasting live from Nokia Plaza L.A. LIVE Saturday, June 28th with performances by Diggy & Trevor Jackson, Vic Mensa, Kid Ink and Sevyn Streeter.

Finalists for the #BETInstaStar contest presented by Coca-Cola® will appear on “106 & PARK” this Monday, June 16th at 6pm ET to compete for the grand prize including an all-expense paid trip for two to the “BET Awards” in Los Angeles, the chance to co-present the Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award on stage during the 2014 “BET Awards” and $2,500 cash among other exciting experiences.

Contestants submitted a 15 second video of themselves on Instagram using the hashtag #BETInstaStar explaining why they are a star and why they should be give the chance to win. The final contestants are Telvin Griffin of Texarkana, TX, Kamilah White of Brooklyn, NY and Rodney Howard of Detroit, MI. The record-breaking BET AWARDS ‘14 App is BACK and packed with the most unforgettable moments from the show’s 14 years – hundreds of videos, thousands of photos and details on every nominee, winner and honoree.

“The Hustle” rewards the most active app users with real world prizes, while superfans in the app get to decide who will win the Coca- Cola Viewers’ Choice Award! Download the free BET AWARDS ‘14 App now from the App Store for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad, or Google Play for Android users. Emmy and Grammy Award winning comedian Chris Rock will host the “BET Awards,” live on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 8pm ET on BET from Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, CA.

The “BET Awards” will premiere internationally on BET’s international network on July 1st, 2014 at 8:00pm GMT (Check local listings). The “BET Awards” will take place along with the BET Experience Presented by Coca-Cola® in Los Angeles from June 27-29, 2014. BET.com/Awards is the official site for the “BET Awards” and will have all the latest news and updates about this year’s show. All information about the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola® can be found at BETExperience.com.

BET 106 & PARK HEADS BET EXPERIENCE LA LIVE

The BET Experience VIP Package offers the only way to purchase a “BET Awards” ticket, great seats to 3 nights of concerts at STAPLES Center, and exclusive access to events at the free Fan Fest. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to BET.com/BETExperience. Follow the Experience on Twitter @betexperience. BET 106 & PARK HEADS BET EXPERIENCE LA LIVE A full list of the “BET Awards” 2014 nominations is now available at http://www.bet.com

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BET Experience 2014 Performers

By RAWDOGGTV on June 5, 2014

BIGGEST STARS IN TELEVISION, MOVIES AND MUSIC SET TO APPEAR AT THE ‘BET AWARDS 2014

PHARRELL, USHER, KEVIN HART, JENNIFER HUDSON, DRAKE, LIL WAYNE, TREY SONGZ, LIONEL RICHIE & TRACY MORGAN TO Perform

BET Experience 2014 Awards Performers

BET Music Matters will again cast the spotlight on new talent whose stars are on the horizon. Like J. Cole and Elle Varner before them, Adrian Marcel and Gabi Wilson are set to give the world a sneak peek of their talents at the “BET Awards 2014.”

Emmy and Grammy® Award winning comedian Chris Rock will host the “BET Awards 2014,” live on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at 8pm ET on BET from Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE in Los Angeles, CA.

The BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola VIP Package offers the only way to purchase a BET Awards ticket, great seats to 3-nights of concerts at STAPLES Center, and exclusive access to events at the free Fan Fest. For more information, including exclusive hotel rates, and to purchase tickets, go to BET.com/BETX.

A full list of the BET Award 2014 nominations is now available at BET.com

The “BET Awards” 2014 will air live on Sunday, June 29, 2014 on BET and will premiere internationally on BET’s international network on July 1, 2014 at 8:00pm GMT (check local listings).

The “BET Awards” will take place along with the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola in Los Angeles from June 27-29. BET.com/Awards is the official site for the BET Awards 2014 and will have all the latest news and updates about this year’s show. All information about the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola can be found at BETExperience.com.

Follow the Experience on Twitter @betexperience.

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BET EXPERIENCE TEAM UP WITH BALDWIN HILLS CRENSHAW

By RAWDOGGTV on May 25, 2014

BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE AND MUSIC MATTERS TEAM UP WITH BALDWIN HILLS CRENSHAW TO PRESENT THE ROAD TO THE BET EXPERIENCE CONCERT SERIES

FREE, WEEKLY SATURDAY CONCERTS BEGIN MAY 31st AT 3 P.M. FEATURING ERIC BENET, MARSHA AMBROSIUS, CANDICE GLOVER, DAY 26 AND MORE

BET EXPERIENCE LA MUSIC MATTERS CONCERT SERIES

BET Networks and AEG today announced a partnership with Baldwin Hills Crenshaw in Los Angeles, CA to present an exciting, free weekly Saturday concert series beginning May 31 leading up to the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola June 27th-29th, 2014.

The concerts, free of charge and open to the public, conclude with a final performance on Saturday, June 21st.

Just a few of the artists scheduled to perform include Eric Benet, Marsha Ambrosuis, “American Idol” winner Candice Glover, Day 26, RaVaughn, Eric Bellinger, Adrian Marcel, Dondria, Mila J. and more. Be sure to visit http://www.baldwinhillscrenshawplaza.com for the latest updates.

The road to BET Experience at L.A. Live presented by Coca-Cola is guaranteed to be an exciting journey as the Los Angeles community gears up for the upcoming BET weekend that includes 3 nights of concerts at STAPLES Center and Club Nokia, a 2-day FREE fan fest, the Sprite Celebrity Basketball game, Genius Talks, live tapings of “106 & Park,” a Gospel showcase and more – all leading up to the “BET Awards” on Sunday, June 29, 2014.

BET Networks’ music initiative, Music Matters, has a history of showcasing rising stars across multiple platforms. From hip hop’s Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole, R&B’s Marsha Ambrosius and Elle Varner, and the elevating gospel of Mali Music and LeCrae, Music Matters is dedicated to connecting artists to their fans.

All concerts begin at 3 p.m. Outdoor seating on the promenade is limited, so guests are encouraged to arrive early.

Single day tickets and 3-day package for STAPLES Center and Club Nokia concerts are all on-sale now. Single day STAPLES Center tickets are priced starting at $59.50, $99.50 and $149.50. The 3-day STAPLES Center Concert ticket packages are $199, $299 and $399. Tickets for the Club Nokia shows are on-sale now with prices ranging from $25 to $79.50. Tickets can be purchased at http://www.betexperience.com or at http://www.AXS.com

To have exclusive access to the best seats and roll like a true VIP throughout the weekend, a limited number of VIP Packages are available. Both the Gold and Diamond VIP Packages include the only public access to purchasing “BET Awards” tickets. Get the best of everything with the Diamond Package that includes hospitality throughout the weekend, a special “BET Awards” red carpet experience and much more! Visit betexperience.com/VIP for more information.

All information about the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola can be found at BETExperience.com. Guests can purchase tickets, book exclusive hotel rates and sign up for the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola newsletter to receive updates and announcements before they are available to the general public. Follow the Experience on Twitter @betexperience.

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BE100 RADIO LAUNCH PARTY PHOTO’S

By RAWDOGGTV on May 17, 2014

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Be100 Radio Launch Party was a diverse event with live entertainment from various genres of music: Country, Rock, Pop, EDM, R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Bachata; the Event was held at Mason Murer Art Gallery, Atlanta, GA

Confirmed celebrity guests: DJ Greg Street, Waka Flocka, Tammy Rivera, Momma Dee, and Nikko of LHHAtl, Latavia Roberson (TV One’s R&B Divas), Miss Juicy (Rickey Smiley Morning Show), Bo Talley (Socialite), Montana White, GingerBreadGerl, Magnedo 7 (Grammy Award-winning producer), MTV’s Coleysia Chestnut, Brandon Rossi (ROC Nation).

Be100 Radio Launch Party Panelists: Clay Evans (Grand Hustle), Curtis (Patchwerk Studios), Reggie Rouse (Program Director of V103), Charles Williams (Business & Film Director of Major TV Network), Gina Barboza (Music Licensing for major Broadcasting), Jennifer Goicoechea (Director of ASCAP Atlanta), Jennifer Williams (Business Affairs & Creative Control Director for Major TV Network), Isis Wisdom (I Am Hip Hop Mag & Radio) Dame Diddy (President of Major League Music Group), Unique (Celebrity Choreographer & Owner of UED Studios),Rina (owner of Bella Rose Passion Passion Agency and Cosmetics/Executive of MUA of Atlanta), The Exclusives (Super Producers/Songwriters), Bruce Bennett (Music Producer), Ian Burke(Burkestone Ent)

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BET Experience 2014 Hosted by Chris Rock

By RAWDOGGTV on May 16, 2014

BET Experience 2014 hosted by Chris RockEMMY AND GRAMMY AWARD WINNER CHRIS ROCK TO HOST BET AWARDS 2014

Awards to air LIVE on Sunday, June 29th on BET from Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Chris Rock is one of our generation’s strongest comedic voices. The Brooklyn-raised comedian has garnered four Emmy Awards, three Grammy® Awards, is listed as number five on Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time” and was honored in 2006 with HBO’s esteemed “Comedian Award.

” Rock’s film credits include “Madagascar,” “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa” and “Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted,” “Grown Ups,” “2 Days In New York,” “Death At A Funeral,” “Nurse Betty,” “Beverly Hills Cop II,” “Boomerang,” “Panther,” “New Jack City,” “I’m Gonna Get You Sucka!,” “Lethal Weapon 4,” “Dogma,” “Bad Company,” “Down To Earth,” “I Think I Love My Wife,” “The Longest Yard” and “Dr. Doolittle.”

Rock competed at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival as first-time documentary filmmaker for his film, “Good Hair,” the critically-acclaimed film won the Sundance “Special Jury Prize,” the NAACP Image Award for “Outstanding Documentary” and was named “Top Five Documentaries of 2009” by the National Board of Review. n 2011 Rock made his Broadway debut starring in Stephen Adly Guirgis’s The Motherf**ker With The Hat. Rock hosted the 77th Annual Academy Awards in 2005, as well as the MTV Video Music Awards in 1999 and 2003. Rock’s debut book, Rock This, spent time on both The New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. The BET Experience VIP Package offers the only way to purchase a “BET Awards: ticket, great seats to 3 nights of concerts at the Staples Center, and exclusive access to events at the free Fan Fest. For more information, including exclusive hotel rates, and to purchase tickets, go to BET.com/BETX.

A full list of the BET Award 2014 nominations is now available at http://www.BET.com .Stephen G. Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials, Lynne Harris Taylor, BET’s Vice President of Specials, will serve as Executive Producers for the “BET Awards,” along with Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment. The “BET Awards” 2014 will broadcast live on Sunday, June 29th at 8pm ET on BET from the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles, CA. The BET Awards 2014 will premiere internationally on BET’s international network on July 1st, 2014 at 8:00pm GMT (Check local listings).

The “BET Awards” will take place along with the BET Experience in Los Angeles from June 27-29th. BET.com/Awards is the official site for the “BET Awards” and will have all the latest news and updates about this year’s show. All information about the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE presented by Coca-Cola can be found at BETExperience.com.

The BET Experience VIP Package offers the only way to purchase a BET Awards ticket, great seats to 3 nights of concerts at the Staples Center, and exclusive access to events at the free Fan Fest. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to BET.com/BETX. Follow the Experience on Twitter @betexperience.

BET Experience 2014 Hosted by Chris Rock

BET AWARDS 2014

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BET Awards 2014 complete list of nominees:

Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award
August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ – “I Luv This”
Beyoncé f/ Jay Z – “Drunk In Love”
Drake – “Worst Behavior”
Jhené Aiko – “The Worst”
Pharrell Williams – “Happy”

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Beyoncé
Janelle Monáe
Jhené Aiko
K. Michelle
Rihanna
Tamar Braxton
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
August Alsina
Chris Brown
John Legend
Justin Timberlake
Pharrell Williams

Best Group
A$AP Mob
Daft Punk
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
TGT
Young Money

Best Collaboration
August Alsina f/ Trinidad Jame$ – I Luv This
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love
Drake f/ Majid Jordan – Hold On (We’re Going Home)
JAY Z f/ Justin Timberlake – Holy Grail
Robin Thicke f/ T.I. & Pharrell Williams – Blurred Lines
YG f/ Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan – My Hitta

Best Male Hip Hop Artist
Drake
Future
J. Cole
JAY Z
Kendrick Lamar

Best Female Hip Hop Artist
Angel Haze
Charli Baltimore
Eve
Iggy Azalea
Nicki Minaj

Video of the Year
Beyoncé – Partition
Beyoncé f/ JAY Z – Drunk In Love
Chris Brown – Fine China
Drake – Worst Behavior
Pharrell Williams – Happy

Video Director of the Year
Benny Boom
Chris Brown
Colin Tilley
Director X
Hype Williams

Best New Artist
Ariana Grande
August Alsina
Mack Wilds
Rich Homie Quan
ScHoolboy Q

Best Gospel Artist
Donnie McClurkin
Erica Campbell
Hezekiah Walker
Tamela Mann
Tye Tribbett

Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Gabrielle Union
Kerry Washington
Lupita Nyong’o
Oprah Winfrey

Best Actor
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Forest Whitaker
Idris Elba
Kevin Hart
Michael B. Jordan

YoungStars Award
Gabrielle Douglas
Jacob Latimore
Jaden Smith
KeKe Palmer
Zendaya

Best Movie
12 Years a Slave
The Best Man Holiday
Fruitvale Station
Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain
Lee Daniels’ The Butler

Subway Sportswoman of the Year
Brittney Griner
Lolo Jones
Serena Williams
Skylar Diggins
Venus Williams

Subway Sportsman of the Year
Blake Griffin
Carmelo Anthony
Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Kevin Durant
LeBron James

Centric Award
Aloe Blacc – The Man
Jennifer Hudson f/ T.I. – I Can’t Describe (The Way I Feel)
Jhené Aiko – The Worst
LiV Warfield – Why Do You Lie?
Wale f/ Sam Dew – LoveHate Thing

Best International Act: Africa
Davido (Nigeria)
Diamond Platnumz (Tanzania)
Mafikizolo (South Africa)
Sarkodie (Ghana)
Tiwa Savage (Nigeria)
Toofan (Togo)

Best International Act: UK
Dizzee Rascal
Ghetts
Krept & Konan
Laura Mvula
Rita Ora
Tinie Tempah

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Sister 2 Sister Ladies Night Event Photos

By RAWDOGGTV on May 10, 2014
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Sister 2 Sister Magazine ‘Ladies Night event in Atlanta, GA. Thur., May 8, 2014 from 6 PM to 10 PM Atlanta, GA Tickets

Women are invited out to a 4-hour escape to do what they love best; shop at exclusive boutiques and sample products with their girlfriends, listen to music, dance, eat, drink complimentary cocktails, and relax in mini-lounges that offer massages and makeovers.

Sister 2 Sister Ladies Night Event Photos

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Sister 2 Sister Magazine Ladies Night Photos

Click the Social Media Buttons to post Photo’s to your Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Linkedin, Pinterest Page or Email Recipients Share and Enjoy Sister 2 Sister publisher Jamie Foster Brown and the following confirmed celebrity co-hosts will be in attendance: Tiny (T. I. and Tiny: The Family Hustle), Toya Wright and Memphitz (Toya: A Family Affair), Cynthia Bailey, Peter Thomas, and Apollo Nida (Real Housewives of Atlanta), Andrea Kelly (Hollywood Exes), LaTavia Roberson (R&B Divas; Destiny’s Child), and Dondria (So So Def Recording Star). Confirmed sponsors for this event: Colour U Cosmetics, Viniq Shimmery Liqueur, V-103, and PZI Jeans.

Sister 2 Sister Ladies Night Photos

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OutKast to headline BET Experience 2014

By RAWDOGGTV on April 22, 2014

_BET_Experience_2014__OutKast_to_headlineOUTKAST SET TO HEADLINE 2ND ANNUAL BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE CONCERT SERIES AT STAPLES CENTER ON SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014

BET Networks and AEG today announce GRAMMY® Award winning group OUTKAST as this year’s headlining act for the BET Experience at L.A. LIVE, taking place in Los Angeles, CA, June 27 – 29, 2014.

Celebrating their 20-year anniversary, and coming off of their long-awaited reunion at Coachella, OUTKAST are ready to create history as they take the STAPLES Center stage by storm on Saturday, June 28, 2014 alongside Rick Ross, A$AP Rocky, K. Michelle, Ty Dolla $ign, August Alsina and hosted by DJ Khaled.

BET EXPERIENCE AT L.A. LIVE SCHEDULE:

FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2014
STAPLES CENTER
• GRAMMY® Award winning artists Maxwell and Jill Scott joined by Marsha Ambrosius and Candice Glover
CLUB NOKIA
• ComicView Live! Hosted by comedian, Sommore featuring comics, Karlous Miller, Lil Rel Howery, Ray Grady, Sydney Castillo and Zainab Johnson
• Future kicks off the Late Night Concert series with DJ Khaled and friends

SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2014
STAPLES CENTER
• Outkast, Rick Ross, A$AP Rocky, K. Michelle, Ty Dolla $ign and August Alsina hosted by DJ Khaled
CLUB NOKIA
• Centric Presents: The Next Comedy All-Star hosted by comedian, Joe Torry featuring comics Red Grant, Gary G-Thang Johnson, Nika Williams, Malik S., Rudy Rush
• The Roots Present Hip-Hop with Special Guests

SUNDAY, JUNE 29, 2014
STAPLES CENTER
• Queen of Hip Hop Soul, GRAMMY® Award winning artist Mary J. Blige, Trey Songz, GRAMMY® and Oscar Award winning artist Jennifer Hudson
NOKIA THEATRE L.A. LIVE
• “BET AWARDS”

Single day STAPLES Center concert tickets are priced as low as $59.50, $99.50 and $149.50 while 3-day STAPLES Center Concert ticket packages are $199.00, $299.00 and $399.00.

Gold and Diamond VIP Packages: To have exclusive access to the best seats and roll like a true VIP throughout the weekend, a limited number of VIP Packages are available. Both the Gold and Diamond VIP Packages include the only public access to purchasing “BET Awards” tickets. Get the best of everything with the Diamond Package that includes hospitality throughout the weekend, a special “BET Awards” red carpet experience and much more! For information about ticket sales, VIP Packages, accommodations and the latest news about the BET Experience, visit http://www.BET.com/BETX

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Open: Coachella 2014 Outkast Video

Coachella 2014 Outkast Video

By RAWDOGGTV on April 14, 2014

Watch the entire concert — which includes performances of classic tracks “Ms. Jackson,” “So Fresh, So Clean,” “B.O.B.,” “Rosa Parks,” “The Way You Move,” and “Hey Ya!”

Outkast Performance at Coachella 2014Outkast first Performance together in nearly 10 years, featured flashy visuals light show, an enormous polar bear statue. Outkast brought out Janelle Monae, Future, and Sleepy Brown.

SETLIST

  1. B.O.B.
  2. Gasoline Dreams
  3. ATLiens
  4. Skew It on the Bar-B
  5. Rosa Parks
  6. Da Art of Storytellin’, Part 1
  7. Aquemini
  8. SpottieOttieDopaliscious
    (with Sleepy Brown)
  9. Big Boi solo
  10. Bowtie
    (with Sleepy Brown)
  11. Shutterbugg
    (Big Boi song)
  12. GhettoMusick
  13. Tightrope
    (Janelle Monáe cover) (with Janelle Monáe)
  14. Kryptonite (I’m on It)
    (Big Boi song)
  15. André 3000 solo
  16. She Lives in My Lap
    (“Vibrate” intro)
  17. Prototype
  18. Behold a Lady
  19. OutKast
  20. Roses
  21. Same Damn Time
    (Future cover) (with Future)
  22. Ain’t No Way Around It
    (Future cover) (with Future)
  23. Benz Friendz (Whatchutola)
    (Future cover) (with Future)
  24. Hootie Hoo
  25. Elevators (Me & You)
  26. Ms. Jackson
  27. So Fresh, So Clean
    (with Sleepy Brown)
  28. The Way You Move
    (with Sleepy Brown)
  29. Hey Ya!

Coachella 2014 Outkast Video

The duo is one of the most successful hip-hop groups of all time, having received six Grammy Awards. Between six studio albums and a greatest hits release, Outkast has sold over 25 million records

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