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$105 iPhone 5

By RAWDOGGTV on January 1, 2013

$105 iPhone 5: Smaller Carriers Turn to Creative Payment Plans to Bring Down Smartphone Prices

The Problem: The high up-front cost of getting a good smartphone without a contract. It can be hard to stomach the idea of a $650 iPhone, even if it costs less in the long run than buying a $200 subsidized one from a major carrier.

The Solution: Cricket, for instance, is allowing customers to pay $105 to walk out the door with an iPhone 5–a cost that includes one month of service–with a loan from Progressive Finance. That’s $395 cheaper than what Cricket usually charges, and there’s no interest for customers who pay off the loan within 90 days. (With interest, customers have nine months to pay off the phone in full.) Cricket’s wireless plan for the iPhone costs $55 per month with unlimited voice and messaging and 2.5 GB of full-speed data. A comparable postpaid plan on Verizon Wireless would cost $100 per month.

  • smaller carriers are providing other options, and finding creative ways to offer better smartphones without charging full price.

The payment plan concept is not limited to smaller prepaid carriers. T-Mobile, the fourth-largest U.S. carrier, recently announced that it’s doing away with phone subsidies entirely, and will instead let customers pay in installments for phones on its Value Plans. Unlike Cricket, T-Mobile will require a two-year contract with these plans, but installments are drawn out over a 20-month period with no interest. Again, customers save money by sticking it out and paying a much lower monthly rate once their phones are paid off. 

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BET HONORS 2013 HONOREES

By RAWDOGGTV on January 1, 2013

HALLE BERRY, T.D. JAKES, CHAKA KHAN, CLARENCE AVANT, AND LISA LESLIE ARE ANNOUNCED AS THE BET HONORS 2013 HONOREES

BET NETWORKS CELEBRATES EXCELLENCE WITH BET HONORS 2013 TAPING IN WASHINGTON, DC, SATURDAY, JANUARY 12th, 2013 HOSTED BY GABRIELLE UNION

BET AWARDS 2013

BET Networks presents BET HONORS, a star studded unforgettable night celebrating distinguished Urban Americans performing at exceptional levels in the areas of music, literature, entertainment, media, service and education.

Hosted by acclaimed actress Gabrielle Union, this year’s show recognizes the savvy business acumen of music executive and entrepreneur Clarence Avant, known to many as the “Godfather of Black Music,” the humanitarian work and philanthropic efforts of Academy Award winning actress Halle Berry, the influential leadership, humanitarian and educational reach of T.D. Jakes, the invaluable contributions of ten-time GRAMMY award winner and international music icon Chaka Khan; who will be celebrating 40 years in music and entertainment, and the athletic agility and dynamism of three time WNBA MVP and four-time Olympic gold winner Lisa Leslie.

BET HONORS will tape at the historic Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. on Saturday, January 12, 2013 and will premiere on February 11th, 2013 at 9:00 pm* on BET Networks.

BET HONORS has become a staple in BET history by celebrating extraordinary Urban Americans including Cicely Tyson, Jamie Foxx, Iman, Herbie Hancock, Whitney Houston, Queen Latifah, Sean “Diddy” Combs; along with memorable past performances by Trey Songz, Ne-Yo, Yolanda Adams, Keyshia Cole, Jennifer Hudson, Mary J. Blige and Patti LaBelle. Stephen Hill, President of Music Programming and Specials, BET Networks, and Lynne Harris Taylor, Vice President of Specials, BET Networks are executive producers, along with Jesse Collins of Jesse Collins Productions.

For more information on the BET HONORS, visit http://www.bet.com/bethonors Also,. join the conversation about the special on Twitter by using hashtags: #BETHonors; follow the show for all updates & special surprises @BET.

BET AWARDS 2013

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BET (CENTRIC) GIVES VIEWERS A GLIMPSE AT THE HOTTEST R&B AND HIP-HOP

By RAWDOGGTV on December 26, 2012

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS ON DECEMBER 26TH AS CENTRIC GIVES VIEWERS A GLIMPSE AT THE HOTTEST R&B AND HIP-HOP

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Hits from Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Miguel and More Make Appearances on the Four-Part Countdown Special

BET AWARDS 2013

Before saying “Bye Baby” to 2012, Centric is giving viewers a “Refill” of some of the hottest R&B and Hip-Hop music of 2012 as the network announced today, The Hot 50. The four-part, year-end special features artists such as, Beyonce, Mary J. Blige, Usher and Miguel and will kick off on Wednesday, December 26th at 8:00AM ET.

The Hot 50 will be hosted by Centric’s entertainment correspondent, Jasmine Sanders. Teamed up with Jasmine will be a few of entertainments leading media experts – Cori Murphy, Entertainment Director, Essence Magazine;  Nicole Spence, Celebrity Editor, Global Grind; Ed Love, TV Personality, Comedian and Radio Personality, SiriusXM’s Backspin; Sean Lynch, Assistant Editor, The Source and Jermaine Hall, Editor-in-Chief, Vibe – who will appear throughout the countdown special adding their commentary.

Mark your calendar – below is the complete schedule of The Hot 50:

DATE                            TIME                             COUNTDOWN
December 26th             8:00AM ET                   Top 50 – 41
December 27th             8:00AM ET                   Top 40 – 31
December 28th             8:00AM ET                   Top 30 – 21
December 29th             8:00-10:00AM ET         Top 20 – 1

Paxton Baker is General Manger & EVP for Centric. Depelsha Mcgruder is SVP of Business Operations for Centric. Produced by Rod McDonald. Nicole Johnson is Talent Booker and Music Producer.

About CENTRIC:
Centric is a 24-hour music and entertainment channel that reflects the lifestyle and sophistication of today’s African-American and multicultural adult viewer.  With a finger on the pulse of an ever-changing beat, its compelling music content fuses Soul, R&B, Neo-Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae, Gospel, Jazz, Old School, New School and everything in between with today’s hottest artists. It is a unique of mix of music, culture and lifestyle programming that embodies the lives, tastes and aspirations of the CENTRIC viewer: All you. All day. All night.  BET AWARDS 2013

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GRAMMY AWARDS 2013

By RAWDOGGTV on December 9, 2012

Kanye West, Jay-Z, Frank Ocean, Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons and fun all lead nominations for the 55th annual Grammy Awards.

The 55th Grammy Awards will be held in Los Angeles on February 10th, 2013. CBS will televise the GRAMMY AWARDS 2013

A full list of nominees is available on Grammy.com. Here are the nominees in the notable(Top) categories:

Album of the Year
The Black Keys, “El Camino”
fun., “Some Nights”
Mumford & Sons, “Babel”
Frank Ocean, “Channel Orange”
Jack White, “Blunderbuss”

Record of th e Year
The Black Keys, “Lonely Boy”
Kelly Clarkson, “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)”
fun. featuring Janelle Monae, “We Are Young”
Gotye featuring Kimbra, “Somebody That I Used to Know”
Frank Ocean, “Thinkin Bout You”
Taylor Swift, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”

Song Of The Year [aw arded to songwriter]
“The A Team,” Ed Sheeran, songwriter (Ed Sheeran)
“Adorn,” Miguel Pimentel, songwriter (Miguel)
“Call Me Maybe,” Tavish Crowe, Carly Rae Jepsen & Josh Ramsay, songwriters (Carly Rae Jepsen)
“Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” Jörgen Elofsson, David Gamson, Greg Kurstin & Ali Tamposi, songwriters (Kelly Clarkson)
“We Are Young,” Jack Antonoff, Jeff Bhasker, Andrew Dost & Nate Ruess, songwriters (fun. featuring Janelle Monae)

Best New Artist
Alabama Shakes
fun.
Hunter Hayes 
The Lumineers
Frank Ocean

Best Pop Vocal Album
Kelly Clarkson, “Stronger”
Florence + the Machine, “Ceremonials”
fun., “Some Nights”
Maroon 5, “Overexposed”
Pink, “The Truth About Love”

Best Pop Solo Performance
“Set Fire To The Rain (Live),” Adele 
“Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You),” Kelly Clarkson
“Call Me Maybe,” Carly Rae Jepsen
“Wide Awake,” Katy Perry
“Where Have You Been,” Rihanna

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance
“Shake It Out,” Florence + The Machine
“We Are Young,” fun. featuring Janelle Monae
“Somebody That I Used To Know,” Gotye featuring Kimbra
“Sexy And I Know It,” LMFAO
“Payphone,” Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album
“Christmas,” Michael Bublé
“A Holiday Carole,” Carole King
“Kisses On The Bottom,” Paul McCartney

Best Rock Performance
“Hold On,” Alabama Shakes
“Lonely Boy,” The Black Keys
“Charlie Brown,” Coldplay
“I Will Wait,” Mumford & Sons
“We Take Care Of Our Own,” Bruce Springsteen

Best Hard Rock/Metal Perform ance
“I’m Alive,” Anthrax
“Love Bites (So Do I),” Halestorm
“Blood Brothers,” Iron Maiden
“Ghost Walking,” Lamb Of God
“No Reflection,” Marilyn Manson
“Whose Life (Is It Anyways?),” Megadeth

Best Rock Song
“Freedom At 21,” Jack White
“I Will Wait,” Mumford & Sons
“Lonely Boy,” The Black Keys
“Madness,” Muse
“We Take Care Of Our Own,” Bruce Springsteen

Best Rock Album
“El Camino,” The Black Keys
“Mylo Xyloto,” Coldplay
“The 2nd Law,” Muse
“Wrecking Ball,” Bruce Springsteen
“Blunderbuss,” Jack White

Best Alternative Music Album
“The Idler Wheel …,” Fion a Apple
“Biophilia,” Björk
“Making Mirrors,” Gotye
“Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming,” M83
“Bad As Me,” Tom Waits

Best R&B Performance
“Thank You,” Estelle
“Gonna Be Alright (F.T.B.),” Robert Glasper Experiment Featuring Ledisi
“I Want You,” Luke James
“Adorn,” Miguel
“Climax,” Usher

Best Traditional R&B Performance
“Lately,” Anita Baker
“Love On Top,” Beyoncé
“Wrong Side Of A Love Song,” Melanie Fiona
“Real Good Hands,” Gregory Porter
“If Only You Knew,” SWV

Best R&B Song
“Adorn,” Miguel
“Beautiful Surprise,” Tamia
“Heart Attack,” Trey Songz
“Pray For Me,” Anthony Hamilton
“Refill,” Elle Varner

Best Urban Contemporary Album
“Fortune,” Chris Brown
“Kaleidoscope Dream,” Miguel
“Channel Orange,” Frank Ocean

Best R&B Album
“Black Radio,” Robert Glasper Experiment
“Back To Love,” Anthony Hamilton
“Write Me Back,” R. Kelly
“Beautiful Surprise,” Tamia
“Open Invitation,” Tyrese

Best Rap Performance
“HYFR (Hell Ya F***ing Right),” Drake Featuring Lil’ Wayne
“N****s In Paris,” Jay-Z & Kanye West
“Daughters,” Nas
“Mercy,” Kanye West Featuring Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz
“I Do,” Young Jeezy Featuring Jay-Z & André 3000

Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
“Wild Ones,” Flo Rida featuring Sia
“No Church In The Wild,” Jay-Z & Kanye West featuring Frank Ocean & The-Dream
“Tonight (Best You Ever Had),” John Legend Featuring Ludacris
“Cherry Wine,” Nas Featuring Amy Winehouse
“Talk That Talk,” Rihanna featuring Jay-Z

Best Rap Song
“Daughters,” Nas
“Lotus Flower Bomb,” Wale Featuring Miguel
“Mercy,” Kanye West featuring Big Sean, Pusha T & 2 Chainz
“The Motto,” Drake featuring Lil’ Wayne
“N****s In Paris,” Jay-Z & Kanye West
“Young, Wild & Free,” Snoop Dogg & Wiz Khalifa featuring Bruno Mars

Best Rap Album
“Take Care,” Drake
“Food & Liquor II: The Great American Rap Album, Pt. 1,” Lupe Fiasco
“Life Is Good,” Nas
“Undun,” The Roots
“God Forgives, I Don’t,” Rick Ross
“Based On A T.R.U. Story,” 2 Chainz

Best Country Solo Performance
Dierks Bentley, “Home”
Eric Church, “Springsteen”
Ronnie Dunn, “Cost of Livin’”
Hunter Hayes, “Wanted”
Blake Shelton, “Over”
Carrie Underwood, “Blown Away”

Best Country Duo/Group Performance
“Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” Eli Young Band
“Pontoon,” Little Big Town
“Safe & Sound,” Taylor Swift & The Civil Wars
“On The Outskirts Of Town,” The Time Jumpers
“I Just Come Here For The Music,” Don Williams featuring Alison Krauss

Best Country Song
“Blown Away,” Carrie Underwood
“Cost Of Livin’,” Ronnie Dunn
“Even If It Breaks Your Heart,” Eli Young Band
“So You Don’t Have To Love Me Anymore,” Alan Jackson
“Springsteen,” Eric Church

Best Country Album
“Uncaged,” Zac Brown Band
“Hunter Hayes,” Hunter Hayes
“Living For A Song: A Tribute To Hank Cochran,” Jamey Johnson
“Four The Record,” Miranda Lambert
“The Time Jumpers,” The Time Jumpers

GRAMMY AWARDS 2013

Fun. is nominated for album of the year and best pop vocal album, for Some Nights; record of the year, for “We Are Young;” and best new artist.

It was announced immediately after the telecast that fun. had tied for the most nominations with six, along with Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys, Jay-Z, Mumford and Sons, Frank Ocean and Kanye West.

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GLUTEN FREE FOOD

By RAWDOGGTV on November 20, 2012

Gluten-Free Food Flavorful and Deliciously

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Deliciously Gluten-Free: Food So Flavorful They Will Never Believe It’s Gluten-Free

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A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes foods containing gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat (including kamut and spelt), barley, rye, malts and triticale. It is used as a food additive in the form of a flavoring, stabilizing or thickening agent, often as “dextrin”. A gluten-free diet is the only medically accepted treatment for celiac disease, the related condition dermatitis herpetiformis, and wheat allergy.

Several grains and starch sources are considered acceptable for a gluten-free diet. The most frequently used are corn, potatoes, rice, and tapioca (derived from cassava). Other grains and starch sources generally considered suitable for gluten-free diets include amaranth, arrowroot, millet, montina, lupin, quinoa, sorghum (jowar), taro, teff, chia seed, and yam. Various types of bean, soybean, and nut flours are sometimes used in gluten-free products to add protein and dietary fiber.(Click Link) http://organicbodycleanse.com

Almond flour is a low-carbohydrate alternative to flour, with a low glycemic index. In spite of its name, buckwheat is not related to wheat; pure buckwheat is considered acceptable for a gluten-free diet, although many commercial buckwheat products are actually mixtures of wheat and buckwheat flours, and thus not acceptable. Gram flour, derived from chickpeas, is also gluten-free (this is not the same as Graham flour made from wheat). Chickpeas

A gluten-free diet allows for fresh fruits, vegetables, meats and many organic dairy products. The diet allows rice, corn, soy, potato, tapioca, beans, sorghum, quinoa, millet, buckwheat, arrowroot, amaranth, teff, Montina and nut flours and prohibits the ingestion of wheat, barley, rye and related components, including triticale, durum, graham, kamut, semolina, spelt, malt, malt flavouring or malt vinegar.

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Most products manufactured for Passover are gluten free. Exceptions are foods that list matzah as an ingredient, usually in the form of cake meal. Cross-contamination issues

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MTV TO HELP “RESTORE THE SHORE” AIR, ONLINE AND MOBILE FUNDRAISING

By RAWDOGGTV on November 15, 2012

MTV TO HELP “RESTORE THE SHORE” WITH ON AIR, ONLINE AND MOBILE FUNDRAISING SPECIAL THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2012 

Partnering With Non-Profit Architecture for Humanity, MTV Will Air the One Hour Special Featuring Members of the “Jersey Shore” Cast As Well As Other Special Guests

As part of the effort to help rebuild and restore the Jersey Shore – which was devastated, along with many other coastal areas, by Hurricane Sandy last week – MTV (a division of Viacom Inc., NASDAQ: VIAB) today announced it will produce a one hour fundraising special called “Restore the Shore.” The special will encourage people nationwide to contribute to the rebuilding of Seaside Heights, the heart of the Jersey Shore and home to one of MTV’s most popular shows, “Jersey Shore.”   http://mtvvideomusicaward.blogspot.com

The special will run LIVE from MTV’s Times Square Studio on Thursday, November 15th at 11pm ET, tape delayed PT on air, online and on mobile and will feature the cast of the “Jersey Shore” along with other special guest appearances to be announced.

For this fundraising effort, MTV is partnering with Architecture for Humanity, an internationally recognized non-profit organization that provides design and construction services to communities in need. The organization will create a “Restore the Shore” fund to collect donations that will be principally directed toward the rebuilding of the famed Seaside Heights boardwalk, as well as supporting the re-building efforts of businesses and residents in the community that were so tragically affected by this historic storm. Architecture for Humanity has been helping communities rebuild after natural disasters for more than a decade, including major efforts in Biloxi and New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina and in Haiti after the devastating earthquake in 2010.

Viewers will be provided with easy-to-use online and mobile giving tools, so people can donate during and well after the MTV special runs on November 15th. Additional details will be announced shortly. http://mtvvideomusicaward.blogspot.com

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SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2012 LAS VEGAS NOV 8Th-10th

By RAWDOGGTV on October 20, 2012

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SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2012 LAS VEGAS NOV 8Th-10th

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Soul Train Awards ’12 is heading to Las Vegas for a special 3-day experience that will bring together the biggest names in music, comedy, and entertainment.

This year’s 3-day Soul Train Awards Experience will feature the brand’s annual Awards show, a Comedy All Stars showcase, the Soul Train Cruises Presents: Centric Soul Weekend Live in Concert event, and a golf tournament.

AIR DATE: 2012 Soul Train Awards will premiere simultaneously on BET and Centric Sunday, November 25th at 9pm ET/PT

TAPE LOCATION:
Las Vegas, Nevada

SCHEDULE: 
Thursday, November 8, 2012 (evening) – Soul Train Awards*
Friday, November 9, 2012 (day) – Golf Tournament
Friday, November 9, 2012 (evening) – Centric’s Comedy All Stars
Saturday, November 10, 2012 (evening) – Centric Soul Weekend Live in Concert

WHERE:
Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino
3667 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109

SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2012

To purchase travel packages for Centric’s Soul Train Awards 3-day experience in Las Vegas, please visit: http://www.soultrainpackages.com/travel-package.html

PRODUCTION COMPANY:
BET Event Productions and Sunseeker Media

About CENTRIC:
Centric is a 24-hour music and entertainment channel that reflects the lifestyle and sophistication of today’s multicultural adult viewer.  With a finger on the pulse of an ever-changing beat, its compelling music content fuses Soul, R&B, Neo-Soul, Hip Hop, Reggae, Gospel, Jazz, Old School, New School and everything in between with today’s hottest artists. It is a unique of mix of music, culture and lifestyle programming that embodies the lives, tastes and aspirations of the CENTRIC viewer.

About Soul Train Holdings:
Soul Train is a registered trademark of Soul Train Holdings, LLC, a limited liability company headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. Soul Train is the longest running, first-run, nationally syndicated program in television history. During its 37 year run, the show featured such staples as the Soul Train line and performers as important and diverse as: Al Green, Ike & Tina Turner, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Elton John, Whitney Houston, David Bowie, Janet Jackson and Beyonce, to name a few. Soul Train Holdings was created following the acquisition of the iconic franchise and catalog of more than 1,100 hours of archival footage from Don Cornelius Productions in June 2008 by InterMedia Partners and Madvision entertainment and is part of Vibe Holdings LLC. Vibe Holdings is a leading multi-cultural media company consisting of treasured and celebrated brands including Vibe Magazine, Vibe.com, Uptown Magazine and Soul Train. VIBE Holdings is owned by InterMedia Partners, Magic Johnson Enterprises and Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Companies.

AIR DATE:
Sunday, November 25, 2012 @ 9 PM EST for main show – Red Carpet Special airs at 8 PM EST

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By RAWDOGGTV on October 11, 2012

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RICK ROSS, JEEZY, GUNPLAY, 50 CENT, DIDDY (Debra Lee Address BET Hip Hop Awards 2012 Drama)

By RAWDOGGTV on October 7, 2012

RICK ROSS, JEEZY, GUNPLAY, 50 CENT, DIDDY, CYPHERS, 2012 HIP-HOP AWARDS

2012 BET Hip Hop Awards Airs October 9th, 8:00p/7c

Debra Lee Address BET Hip Hop Awards 2012 Drama: “To the BET Family: As you all know, the BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2012 taped in Atlanta, GA over the weekend. And while the show had many fantastic moments, including the much awaited cyphers and an extremely powerful tribute to Chris Lighty, the event was marred by a few incidents where talent and members of their entourages acted completely inappropriately. I know how hard we all work to bring the best in Hip Hop to Atlanta every year, and I was disappointed to see any violence at all take place – especially in our house. We don’t condone violence, and it is not tolerated at any of our events or shows.

On a positive note, the Atlanta police department and our internal security team responded quickly and appropriately. Additionally, no BET Network employees were involved or injured. I would also like to clarify that there were no shots were fired, regardless of reports to the contrary.”

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By RAWDOGGTV on October 4, 2012

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Best Hip-Hop Video
2 Chainz f/ Drake – “No Lie”
A$AP Rocky – “Goldie”
Drake f/ Lil’ Wayne – “HYFR”
Wale f/ Miguel – “Lotus Flower Bomb”
Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean x Pusha T – “Mercy”

Reese’s Perfect Combo Award
2 Chainz f/ Drake – “No Lie”
Drake f/ Lil’ Wayne x Tyga – “The Motto”
J. Cole f/ Missy Elliott – “Nobody’s Perfect”
Wale f/ Miguel – “Lotus Flower Bomb”
Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean x Pusha T – “Mercy”

Best Live Performer
A$AP Rocky
Drake
J. Cole
The Throne
Kanye West

Lyricist of the Year
J. Cole
Jay-Z
Kendrick Lamar
Nas
Kanye West

Video Director of the Year
A$AP Rocky x Sam Lecca
Benny Boom
Chris Robinson
Kanye West
Hype Williams

Producer of the Year
Hit-Boy
J. Cole
J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League
No I.D.
Kanye West

MVP of the Year
2 Chainz
J. Cole
Jay-Z
Rick Ross
Kanye West

Track of the Year
“Cashin’ Out” (Ca$h Out)
“I’ma Boss” (Meek Mill f/ Rick Ross)
“N–gas In Paris” (The Throne)
“No Lie” (2 Chainz f/ Drake)
“The Motto” (Drake f/ Lil’ Wayne x Tyga)

CD of the Year
The Dreamer, The Believer (Common)
Take Care (Drake)
Cole World: The Sideline Story (J. Cole)
Watch The Throne (Jay-Z x Kanye West)
TM 103: Hustlerz Ambition (Young Jeezy)

DJ of the Year
DJ Drama
DJ Enuff
DJ Envy
Funkmaster Flex
DJ Khaled

Rookie of the Year
2 Chainz
A$AP Rocky
Ca$h Out
Future
Meek Mill

Made You Look Award (Best Hip-Hop Style)
2 Chainz
A$AP Rocky
Big Sean
Nicki Minaj
Kanye West

Best Club Banger
“Cashin’ Out” (Ca$h Out)
“The Motto” (Drake f/ Lil’ Wayne x Tyga)
“Same Damn Time” (Future)
“Ni–as In Paris” (The Throne)
“Mercy” (Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean x Pusha T)

Best Mixtape
LiveLoveA$AP (A$AP Rocky)
1999 (Joey Bada$$)
Dreamchasers 2 (Meek Mill)
Rich Forever (Rick Ross)
Taylor Allderdice (Wiz Khalifa)

Sweet 16: Best Featured Verse
2 Chainz – “Mercy”
Diddy – “Same Damn Time (Remix)”
Drake – “Stay Schemin’”
Ludacris – “Same Damn Time (Remix)”
T.I. – “Magic (Remix)”

Hustler of the Year
2 Chainz
Jay-Z
Lil’ Wayne
Rick Ross
Kanye West

Impact Track
“Around My Way (Freedom Ain’t Free)” (Lupe Fiasco)
“Bitch Bad” (Lupe Fiasco)
“Daughters” (Nas)
“Murder To Excellence” (The Throne)

People’s Champ Award
2 Chainz f/ Drake – “No Lie”
Driicky Graham – “Snapbacks & Tattoos”
Meek Mill f/ Rick Ross – “I’ma Boss”
The Throne – “Ni–as In Paris”
Kanye West, 2 Chainz, Big Sean x Pusha T – “Mercy”

Best Hip-Hop Online Site
2DopeBoyz.com
AllHipHop.com
Complex.com
HipHopDX.com
NahRight.com
RapRadar.com
WorldstarHipHop.com

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BOW WOW CROWNED NEW HOST OF BET “106 & PARK”

By RAWDOGGTV on October 2, 2012

IT’S OFFICIAL…“MR. 106 & PARK,” RAPPER AND ACTOR BOW WOW WILL BE THE NEW HOST OF BET “106 & PARK”

Joining Bow Wow as Co-hosts will be Ms. Mykie from Houston, Texas; Paigion and Shorty Da Prince, from Detroit, Michigan.

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“106 & PARK” enters a brand new exciting era. BET Networks revealed today that the new hosts of “106 & PARK” will be Bow Wow, Ms. Mykie, Paigion and Shorty Da Prince.  Having the most appearances in the show’s 12 year show history as well as guest hosting several times, Bow Wow also known as “Mr. 106 & PARK” will follow in the steps of previous hosts, A.J. Calloway, Free, Terrence J. and Rocsi.

Bow Wow, 25, will greet television’s ‘livest’ studio audience alongside “The Search” winners, Ms. Mykie, 23; Paigion, 24; and Shorty Da Prince, 23. After three months of co-hosting the show with Terrence J., Rocsi and a number of celebrity co-hosts, Ms. Mykie, hailing from Houston, TX, Paigon, and Shorty Da Prince, both repping Detroit, Michigan, beat out thousands of host hopefuls to earn their spot as the new co-hosts of “106 & PARK.” They will join Bow Wow 5 nights a week to bring the best of urban/pop culture, hottest music videos and A-list celebrity guests to BET viewers.

“We chose to break the mold. These 4 talented folks will bring spirit, fresh perspective and crazy fun to the 106 & Park stage. Shorty, Paigion and Miss Mykie are clearly stars and luckily for us, started gelling as a collective during The Search,” said Stephen Hill, President of Music Programming and Specials, BET Networks. “On the sneak tip, we were pursuing Bow Wow hoping he might be interested. We were thrilled when he said “yes”. The energy is palpable. The crew is assembled. We are excited about this new future of 106 & Park.”

“I am very excited to take on this new journey in my career with BET. I’m all about branding myself and not just in music, but in TV and movies,” said Bow Wow. “Everyone always wants to compare me to the Fresh Prince, well now they can call me the Fresh Prince of 106 & Park. Get ready for a whole new world.”

This week our new hosts will welcome Ke Ke Palmer, Sean Paul, Queen Latifah, Jill Scott, Condola Rashad, Adepero Oduye, Swizz Beatz, DJ Drama, Faith Evans, and David Oyelowo.

Tuesday, October 2nd
Sean Paul world premieres new video “How Deep Is Your Love” ft. Kelly Rowland.
New Joint: Skyzoo ft. DJ prince, “Give It Up”
World Premiere: Miguel, “Do You…”

Wednesday, October 3rd
“106 & PARK” welcomes the cast of “Steel Magnolias.” Queen Latifah, Jill Scott, Condola Rashad, Adepero Oduye appear on the show to discuss their roles in the film.  Swizz Beatz will speak about his latest initiative, Children’s Rights Event.
New Joint: James Fortune ft. Monica & Fred Hammond, “Hold On”

Thursday, October 4th
DJ Drama and Faith Evans appear to promote new albums, “Quality Street Music” and “R&B Divas.”
World Premiere: Ca$h Out ft. Wale, “Hold Up”

Friday, October 5th
David Oyelowo visits the show to discuss his role in his latest film “Middle of Nowhere.”Torae, Torch and 9th Wonder judge FREESTYLE FRIDAY.
New Joint: Torch Ft. Meek Mill, Wale, Stalley, Gunplay & Young Breed, “Slow Down”

For more information on 106 & PARK go to BET.com/106&Park. Join the conversation on social media by logging on to BET’s multiple social media platforms:

• On Facebook by liking the fan page at facebook.com/BET106andPark
• On Twitter by using hashtags: #106andPark; follow the show for all updates @106andPark.
• On Google plus at G+ 106 and Park.

Download the free 106 & PARK award-winning app now for iOS or Android. For additional information about this special visit www.BET.com.

About Bow Wow
It was clear from an early age that Bow Wow was destined for the spotlight. At age five, Shad Moss was discovered by Snoop Dogg and featured on the icon’s groundbreaking Doggystyle album. For his solo debut, Bow Wow teamed up with Jermaine Dupri to release Beware of Dog in 2000, the kickoff to a string of platinum and gold albums that spawned six No. 1 singles and such platinum songs as “Let Me Hold You,” “Like You,” Shortie Like Mine” and “Outta My System.” He is the “Youngest Solo Rapper To Ever Hit No. 1,” as recognized by the Guinness Book Of World Records.  Bow Wow has sold more than 10 million albums to date and 14 million digital assets. 

With his multi-platinum pedigree, he has found a new home with Cash Money/Universal Republic Records and is scheduled to drop his eighth studio album, Underrated, later this year.Bow Wow was the first rap artist of his generation to become a legitimate entertainer, excelling as rapper, stage performer and actor. Most recently, he starred in the hit film “Lottery Ticket,” alongside Ice Cube and had a recurring role on the HBO’s beloved series “Entourage”. He has matured as an acting talent with an impressive list of other credits including: “Hurricane Season” [2009],  “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” [2006], “Roll Bounce” [2005], “Johnson Family Vacation” [2004], “Like Mike” [2002; his first movie, it grossed $35 million its first week in theaters], as well as television series “Smallville” [2006].

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RICK ROSS, JEEZY, GUNPLAY, 50CENT, CYPHERS, BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2012

By RAWDOGGTV on October 1, 2012

RICK ROSS, JEEZY, GUNPLAY, 50CENT, CYPHERS, BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2012 SHOW AIRS: October 9th, 8p/7c 

1st & 2nd, 2012, BET PREMIERES “CYPHER REPLAY,”AN EXCLUSIVE BEHIND THE SCENES TWO PART SPECIAL AIRING AT 8:00 P.M.* LOOKING BACK AT THE PAST 7 YEARS OF THE HIP HOP AWARDS CYPHER

DMX, SNOOP DOGG, T.I., EVE, A.$.A.P. ROCKY, CASSIDY, MYSTIKAL, TALIB KWELI AND B.O.B. ARE AMONG THIS YEAR’S FEATURED ARTISTS FOR THE BET 2012 HIP HOP AWARDS CYPHER

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FEATURED ARTISTS FOR THE BET HIP HOP AWARDS CYPHER 2012

DMX, SNOOP DOGG, T.I., EVE, A.$.A.P. ROCKY, CASSIDY, MYSTIKAL, TALIB KWELI AND B.O.B. ARE AMONG THIS YEAR’S FEATURED ARTISTS FOR THE BET 2012 HIP HOP AWARDS CYPHER

ON OCTOBER 1st & 2nd, 2012, BET PREMIERES “CYPHER REPLAY,”AN EXCLUSIVE BEHIND THE SCENES TWO PART SPECIAL AIRING AT 8:00 P.M.* LOOKING BACK AT THE PAST 7 YEARS OF THE HIP HOP AWARDS CYPHER

Hosted By Comedian Mike Epps, “THE BET HIP HOP AWARDS” Premieres October 9, 2012 at 8:00 P.M.* http://bethiphopawards2007.blogspot.com

DMX, Snoop Dogg and T.I. return to the BET HIP HOP AWARDS as 2012 cypher participants representing the East Coast, West Coast and Down South alongside Eve, A.$.A.P. Rocky, Cassidy, Mystikal, Talib Kweli, B.O.B and more. The BET HIP HOP AWARDS, filmed at Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center on Saturday, September 29th, features six highly anticipated on-air and three digital cyphers exclusive to BET.com.

Among the six cyphers unveiled at this year’s exciting show, fans can look forward to another year of 16 tantalizing bars that cannot be seen nor heard anywhere else other than the BET HIP HOP AWARDS.

As audiences at home anticipate the 2012 cyphers, BET takes a look back at some of your favorite moments from previous years on a two-part “Cypher Replay” special airing October 1st and 2nd at 8:00 P.M.* “Cypher Replay” features memorable past Hip Hop Awards performances from top emcees including Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, KRS One, Juelz Santana and Eminem.

With exclusive behind-the-scenes footage, the special includes insightful interviews provided by DJ Premiere, Pusha T, Jadakiss, Slaughterhouse, Big Sean and many more chronicling their journey into The Cypher.

BET.com/HipHopAwards is the official site for the BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2012 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. To become a BET.com member and register for our BET Newsletter log on to http://www.bet.com/register.html.

BET’s inaugural HIP HOP AWARDS APP is available now for iPhone and Android. It provides a detailed history of the show since its inception in 2006 – hundreds of artists, past winners, cyphers, acceptance speeches and more. “The Lineup” allows app users to predict the order of this year’s show performer and a real-time Tweet map shows you what the country and your favorite artists are saying about the show. And for the first time ever, one award – the Best Hip Hop Online Site – will be determined solely by app users.

Join the conversation on social media by logging on to BET’s multiple social media platforms:

• On Twitter by using hashtag: #HipHopAwards; and following us @HipHopAwards and @BET

• On Facebook by liking the fan page at facebook.com/HipHopAwards

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.

Official sponsors of The BET HIP HOP AWARDS include Sprite, Verizon, Reese’s, Ubisoft/Hip Hop Dance Experience, Dodge Dart, NBCU/’Man with the Iron Fist’.

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BET NETWORKS PRESENTS: “I AM HIP HOP ICON” AWARD TO LEGENDARY MC RAKIM

By RAWDOGGTV on September 27, 2012

BET NETWORKS PRESENTS: “I AM HIP HOP ICON” AWARD TO LEGENDARY MC RAKIM

Rick Ross, Meek Mill, 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa First Artists Confirmed to Perform

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BET Networks today announced that legendary MC Rakim will be the recipient of the “I AM HIP HOP ICON” Award at this year’s BET HIP HOP AWARDS filming at the Boisfeuillet Jones Atlanta Civic Center in Atlanta on Saturday, September 29, 2012.  Rakim will be acknowledged and honored for his contribution to the music industry as being one of the greatest lyricists of all time.

Rakim’s intricate lyrics draw their force from his worldly experience, inner faith and progressive contemplation.  His lucid and seemingly effortless delivery – often imitated but still unrivaled – stem from a fire fueled by a deep understanding of not just Hip-Hop, but also the Jazz and R&B influences that have surrounded his family since his youth. 

His recordings – including the all-time classics “Paid In Full,” “Follow the Leader” and “The 18th Letter” – have sold in the multi-millions worldwide.  Billboard, Rolling Stone, MTV and a host of others consistently refer to “Paid in Full” as “the greatest Hip-Hop album of all time” – a claim that often repeated in audience polls.  In the history of the Hip-Hop, few artists have had as great an impact on the development and progression of the art forms lyrical style as Rakim Allah.

Previous “I AM HIP HOP ICON” recipients include Grandmaster Flash (2006); KRS-One (2007); Russell Simmons (2008); Ice Cube (2009); Salt N Pepa (2010) and LL Cool J (2011).

Maybach Music’s Rick Ross (Def Jam) and Meek Mill (Warner Bros. Records); G.O.O.D. Music’s 2 Chainz (Def Jam); and Taylor Gang’s Wiz Khalifa (Atlantic) are the first artists confirmed to perform on this year’s BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2012.

BET.com/HipHopAwards is the official site for the BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2012 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.  To become a BET.com member and register for our BET Newsletter log on to http://www.bet.com/register.html

BET’s inaugural HIP HOP AWARDS APP is available now for iPhone and Android. It provides a detailed history of the show since its inception in 2006 hundreds of artists, past winners, cyphers, acceptance speeches and more. “The Lineup” allows app users to predict the order of this year’s show performer and a real-time Tweet map shows you what the country and your favorite artists are saying about the show. And for the first time ever, one award – the Best Hip Hop Online Site – will be determined solely by app users.

Join the conversation on social media by logging on to BET’s multiple social media platforms:

• On Twitter by using hashtag: #HipHopAwards; and following us @HipHopAwards and @BET

• On Facebook by liking the fan page at facebook.com/HipHopAwards

About RAKIM
In the history of the Hip-Hop, few artists have had as great an impact on the development and progression of the art forms lyrical style as Rakim Allah.  Universally referenced as one of the Masters of the Microphone and an influence and inspiration to his peers and followers alike, Rakim first exploded onto the scene with the release of iconic Eric B. is President in 1986 with longtime collaborator Eric B.  The single marked a turning point in the Rap world – raising the bar for future emcees and revolutionizing the way rhymes are delivered to this day.  No serious discussion of the music’s greatest performers is held without a deferential accounting of his achievements, and no serious rap artist grips a microphone without channeling some of his legend.

Rakim’s uncanny innovation was the focal point of the critically acclaimed recreation of Bob Marley’s Concrete Jungle and has helped propel movie soundtracks such as Juice, Brown Sugar, the Rugrats, American Psycho and 8 Mile to Best Seller status.  His role model status has led world famous brands such as Reebok, The Coca Cola Company, LVMH, Ecko and Sean Jean to choose him as spokesperson.

Now nearing twenty-five years at the top of Hip-Hop’s Greatest list, the Long Island, NY native not only continues to record for himself, but also works with young artists signed to his own record imprint, Ra Records.  With recent tributes in 2012 such as being named the #1 Lyricist of All Time by The Source magazine, receiving the coveted BET Lifetime Achievement Award and being nominated to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, two original music projects, his first feature film role and sold-out international tours keeping the world’s eye on the one many call The GOD EmCee, Rakim Allah continues to lead where others just follow.

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SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2012

By RAWDOGGTV on September 21, 2012

SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2012: THE HIPPEST TRIP IN AMERICA IS HEADED TO PLANET HOLLYWOOD IN SIN CITY FOR MUSIC’S MOST SOULFUL NIGHT

ORIGINAL KING OF COMEDY AND “SOUL MAN” ACTOR CEDRIC “THE ENTERTAINER” ON BOARD TO HOST; LEGENDARY R&B GROUP NEW EDITION HONORED WITH LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD http://bethiphopawards.blogspot.com

USHER LEADS TALENTED PACK WITH 5 SOUL TRAIN NODS.     R. KELLY BECOMES MOST NOMINATED ARTIST IN SOUL TRAIN AWARDS HISTORY; WHITNEY HOUSTON AND AMY WINEHOUSE RECEIVE POSTHUMOUS NOMINATIONS

SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2012: TAPING, NOVEMBER 8TH AT PLANET HOLLYWOOD’S PH LIVE IN LAS VEGAS; PREMIERING ON BET AND CENTRIC SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH AT 9PM*

Soul Train Awards 2012 hosted by the Original King of Comedy and “Soul Man” actor Cedric “The Entertainer,” is headed to Las Vegas for its annual night of music and honors.

Featuring a Lifetime Achievement Award presentation to New Edition, and live performances from today’s top music superstars; Soul Train Awards 2012 will premiere simultaneously on BET and Centric on Sunday, November 25th at 9pm*.

The Soul Train Awards acknowledges the achievements of today’s most famed entertainers in multiple categories. This year, with two nominations, including Album of the Year, R. Kelly will be the most nominated artist in Soul Train Awards history.

R&B superstar Usher is also making Soul Train Awards history with five nominations including nods for Song of the Year and Album of the Year; surpassing both Michael Jackson and Beyonce in total nominations in a lifetime.

International songstress Estelle leads women in nominations with three nods including Song of the Year for “Thank You” and Best Female Soul/R&B Artist.

Rapper Nas also receives three nominations, including Album of the Year for “Life is Good.” Singers Trey Songz and John Legend, who received two nods each, will compete in the Song of the Year category with Estelle, Usher, Tyrese and Wale. The late Whitney Houston and Amy Winehouse each received a posthumous nomination.

Whitney Houston in the Best Gospel Inspirational Performance category for her collaboration with Jordin Sparks on “Celebrate” from the Sparkle soundtrack, and Amy Winehouse in the Best International Performance Category for “Our Day Will Come.”

The Soul Train Awards is a presentation of Centric and Sunseeker Media and directed by Manny Rodriguez. Paxton Baker, Tami Willis-Arasli, Derek Lewis, Centric; Bart Phillips, Sunseeker Media; and Soul Train Holdings’ Kenard Gibbs will all be the executive producers of the network telecast, along with Cedric Kyles and Eric Rhone.

Soul Train Awards 2012 will air on BET and Centric on Sunday, November 25th at 9pm*.

For more information, please visit www.centrictv.com.

SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2012 NOMINEES AND AWARD CATEGORIES

Best New Artist
Elle Varner
Emeli Sande
J. Cole
Luke James
Robert Glasper

Centric Award
Daley
Esperanza Spalding
Gary Clark Jr.
Leah Labelle
Santigold

Best Gospel/Inspirational Performance
BeBe Winans-America America
Fred Hammond – I Feel Good
Marvin Sapp – My Testimony
Mary Mary-Go Get It
Whitney Houston and Jordin Sparks-Celebrate

Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year
2 Chainz feat. Drake – No Lie
Wale feat. Miguel – Lotus Flower Bomb
Nas-Daughters
Kanye West feat. Big Sean, Pusha T and 2 Chainz -Mercy
Young Jeezy feat. Ne-Yo-Leave You Alone

Best R&B/Soul Female Artist
Beyoncé
Estelle
Keyshia Cole
Mary J. Blige
Melanie Fiona

Best R&B/Soul Male Artist
Miguel
Robin Thicke
Trey Songz
Tyrese
Usher

Album of the Year
The One- Eric Benet
Channel Orange-Frank Ocean
Life Is Good-Nas
Write Me Back-R. Kelly
Looking For Myself-Usher

Song of the Year
Estelle-Thank You
John Legend feat. Ludacris-Tonight (Best You Ever Had)
Trey Songz- Heart Attack
Tyrese-Stay
Usher-Climax
Wale feat. Miguel-Lotus Flower Bomb

The Ashford & Simpson Songwriter’s Award
Thank You-Estelle (Writers: Arden Altino, Akene “The Champ” Dunkley, Jerry Duplessis, Doug F. Edwards, Thomas D. Richardson, Aliaune Thiam)
Tonight (Best You Ever Had)-John Legend feat. Ludacris(Writers: Allen Arthur, Christopher “Ludacris” Bridges, Keith Justice, Miguel Pimentel “Miguel”, Clayton Reilly, John Stephens)
Daughters-Nas(Writers: Nasir Jones, Ernest D. Wilson, Patrick Adams, Gary DeCarlo, Dale Frashuer, Paul Leka)
Share My Love-R. Kelly (Writer: Robert Kelly)
Climax-Usher(Writers: Usher Raymond IV, Sean “Redd Stylez” Fenton, Thomas “Diplo” Pentz, Ariel Rechtshaid)

Best Dance Performance
Beyoncé-Love On Top
Chris Brown-Turn Up The Music
Nicki Minaj-Starships
Rihanna-Where Have You Been
Usher-Scream

CentricTV.com awards:

CENTRICTV.com Best Caribbean Performance
Cover Drive -Bajan Style
Damien “Junior Gong” Marley-SuperHeavy
Jimmy Cliff-Rebirth
Matisyahu -Spark Seeker
Sean Paul -Tomahawk Technique

CENTRICTV.com Best International Performance
Amy Winehouse-Our Day Will Come
Daley feat. Marsha Ambrosius Alone Together
Emeli Sande-Next To Me
Estelle-Thank You
Gotye feat. Kimbra-Somebody (That I Used To Know)
Rebecca Ferguson-Nothing’s Real But Love

CENTRICTV.com Best Traditional Jazz Artist/Group
Chris Botti-Impressions
Kenny Garrett-Seeds From The Underground
Melody Gardot-The Absence
The Robert Glasper Experiment -Black Radio
Tony Bennett-Isn’t It Romantic

CENTRICTV.com Best Contemporary Jazz Artist/Group
Ben Tankard-Full Tank
Brian Culbertson-DREAMS
Cassandra Wilson-Another Country
Esperanza Spalding-Radio Music Society
Peter White-Here We Go

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Rihanna Announces ‘Diamonds World Tour’ 2013 on Flickr.

MTV Europe Music Awards 2012 Rihanna,
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Rihanna Announces ‘Diamonds World Tour’ 2013

By RAWDOGGTV on September 20, 2012

Rihanna Announces ‘Diamonds World Tour’ 2013

MTV Video Music Award winner Rihanna will be taking her stage act on the road with a just announced “Diamonds” world tour in 2013.

With dates revealed the tour will kick off March 8th; Organized by Live Nation, the trek follows Rihanna’s successful “Loud” world tour, which sold out venues including London’s O2 Arena. http://mtvvideomusicaward.blogspot.com

Rihanna’s previous tour, the extremely successful ‘LOUD TOUR’ solidified Rihanna’s status as one of the top female solo artists of this century. The LOUD tour grossed 90 million worldwide to become the 7th highest grossing tour of 2011 and included a historic 10 Sold Out concerts at London’s O2 Arena ; a first by a female solo artist,” reports Live Nation.

Tickets for this tour go on sale as early as September 14th

Rihanna gave fans a taste of what’s to come on the ‘Diamonds World Tour’ when performed “Cockiness” and her Hot 100 No. 1, “We Found Love” at 2012 VMAs; Rihanna took home an MTV Moonman when she won Video of the Year for the Melina Matsoukas directed video.

MTV Europe Music Awards 2012 Rihanna, Taylor Swift Lead Nominations

North American ‘Diamonds World Tour’ dates:

Mar 8 Buffalo, NY First Niagara Center
Mar 10 Boston, MA TD Garden
Mar 12 Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner Arena
Mar 14 Philadelphia, PA Wells Fargo Center
Mar 15 Hartford, CT XL Center
Mar 17 Montreal, QC Bell Centre
Mar 18 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre
Mar 21 Detroit, MI Joe Louis Arena
Mar 22 Chicago, IL United Center
Mar 24 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center
Mar 25 Winnipeg, MB MTS Centre
Mar 27 Edmonton, AB Rexall Place
Mar 30 Calgary, AB Scotiabank Saddledome
Apr 1 Vancouver, BC Rogers Arena
Apr 3 Seattle, WA Key Arena
Apr 6 San Jose, CA HP Pavilion
Apr 8 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center
Apr 11 San Diego, CA Valley View Casino Center
Apr 12 Las Vegas, NV Mandalay Bay
Apr 15 Houston, TX Toyota Center
Apr 16 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center
Apr 19 Tampa, FL Tampa Bay Times Forum
Apr 20 Ft. Lauderdale, FL BankAtlantic Center
Apr 22 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena
Apr 29 Washington, D.C. Verizon Center
May 2 Ottawa, ON Scotiabank Place
May 4 Brooklyn, NY Barclays Center

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Rihanna, Taylor Swift lead the pack for MTV Europe Music Awards 2012 Nominations

By RAWDOGGTV on September 18, 2012

Rihanna, Taylor Swift lead the pack for MTV Europe Music Awards 2012 Nominations

Rihanna is nominated for six awards at this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards, while British acts Muse, Coldplay and One Direction also pick up nominations.


Rihanna and Taylor Swift Dominate 2012 MTV Europe Music Award Nominations http://mtvvideomusicaward.blogspot.com

The music channel said Rihanna had been shortlisted for best song (“We Found Love”), best female, best pop, best video (“We Found Love”), biggest fans and in the new category, best look.

The British act with the most nominations is Scottish producer Calvin Harris, who is twice nominated alongside Rihanna for his involvement in the song ‘We Found Love, and is also shortlisted for the best electronic award.

British band Muse is nominated in two categories, best live and best rock, while Coldplay are also nominated in the latter category.

Other British nominees include Rita Ora and One Direction, both of whom are nominated for best new act and best UK & Ireland act.

Florence and the Machine is nominated for best alternative, and M.I.A. is nominated in the best video category, for her song Bad Girls.

Several US pop singers have been nominated multiple times, including Taylor Swift, who is shortlisted in five categories, and Katy Perry and Justin Bieber, who each gain four nominations.

The awards ceremony will be held in Frankfurt’s Festhalle on November 11. Many of the awards can be voted for by fans online.

It’s on! Voting is open for the 2012 MTV EMA, so make your clicks heard! Vote for your favourite nominees from now through 9 November. Find out who you and your fellow fans have selected as winners when the EMA air on 11th November! http://uk.mtvema.com/vote

Last year’s ceremony was held at the Odyssey Arena in Belfast. Lady Gaga was the biggest winner, picking up four awards.

The nominations:

Best Song

Carly Rae Jepsen – Call Me Maybe

Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris – We Found Love

Gotye – Somebody That I Used To Know

Pitbull feat. Chris Brown – International Love

fun. feat. Janelle Monáe – We Are Young

Best New Act

Rita Ora

fun.

One Direction

Lana Del Rey

Carly Rae Jepsen

Best Female

Rihanna

Katy Perry

Pink

Taylor Swift

Nicki Minaj

Best Male

Justin Bieber

Kanye West

Flo Rida

Pitbull

Jay Z

Best Pop

Justin Bieber

No Doubt

Katy Perry

Taylor Swift

Rihanna

Best Live

Taylor Swift

Lady Gaga

Jay-Z and Kanye West (The Throne)

Green Day

Muse

Best Hip-Hop

Jay-Z and Kanye West (The Throne)

Nas

Rick Ross

Drake

Nicki Minaj

Best Rock

Linkin Park

Green Day

Muse

The Killers

Coldplay

Best Electronic

David Guetta

Swedish House Mafia

Avicii

Skrillex

Calvin Harris

Best Alternative

Jack White

The Black Keys

Arctic Monkeys

Florence + the Machine

Lana Del Rey

Best Video

M.I.A. – Bad Girls

Lady Gaga – Marry The Night

Katy Perry – Wide Awake

Rihanna feat. Calvin Harris – We Found Love

PSY – Gangnam Style

Best Look

Nicki Minaj

Rihanna

Jack White

Taylor Swift

A$AP Rocky

Biggest Fans

Justin Bieber

One Direction

Lady Gaga

Rihanna

Katy Perry

Best World Stage

Arcade Fire

Arctic Monkeys

B. o. B

Evanescence

Flo Rida

Jason Derulo

Joe Jonas

Justin Bieber

Kasabian

Ke$ha

LMFAO

Maroon 5 

Nelly Furtado

Red Hot Chili Peppers

Sean Paul

Snoop Dogg

Snow Patrol

Taylor Swift

Best Push

Foster the People (November 2011)

Lana Del Rey (December 2011)

Mac Miller (January 2012)

Michael Kiwanuka (February 2012)

Gotye (March 2012)

Rebecca Ferguson (April 2012)

fun. (May 2012)

Rita Ora (June 2012)

Conor Maynard (July 2012)

Of Monsters and Men (August 2012)

Carly Rae Jepsen (September 2012)

Best UK & Ireland Act

Conor Maynard

Rita Ora

One Direction

Jessie J

Ed Sheeran

MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS 2012 WINNERS: The Complete List!
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