No Globes, No Grammys and No Oscars?

Amid the pervasive uncertainty created by the WGA strike, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences is forging ahead with plans for the Feb. 24 Oscar ceremony. But the Academy is also planning two different shows -- the usual kudocast and an alternative event if the scribes are still out.

Oscarcast producer Gil Cates supplied few details as to what form the alternative show would take, simply saying at a meeting at Acad headquarters that they'd have to "play it by ear," according to one attendee.

But it's likely that the alternative show would rely on industry heavyweights penning their own speeches and presenting the awards.

Grammy Nominees Named

Pasley and Strait Have Most CMA Nominations

Both musicians are nominated in the entertainer of the year category, along with Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban and last year's winner, Kenny Chesney.

They also compete for male vocalist of the year. Carrie Underwood and Reba McEntire are up for the female prize.

The 41st CMA awards will be presented on 7 November in Nashville, Tennessee.

Veteran musician Strait had his first hit in 1981, and notched up his 55th number one single this year.

Relative newcomer Paisley said he was honoured to share the spotlight with the country music legend.

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Rev. Run Named BMI Icon

Rev. Run has had a career that has run the gamut. He was part of the seminal hip hop group Run DMC, worked with his brother Russell Simmons on the Phat Farm fashion label, became an ordained priest, and now stars in his own reality show, Run's House.

Now, Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI), a performance rights organization that works with licensing and royalties, is now honoring Rev. Run as a "BMI Icon" at their Seventh Annual Urban Awards.

Hudson and Beyonce Star at BET Awards

Hudson, 25, kicked off the three-hour ceremony with a duet of "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" with Jennifer Holliday, who made the song famous on Broadway almost three decades ago.

The Oscar winner snagged the best actress trophy ("I can't believe I'm still winning awards!" she said) and best new artist award.

Beyonce, 25, who led the nominees with six nods, picked up awards for best female R&B artist and video of the year for "Irreplaceable."

She also performed a show-stopping rendition of her dance anthem "Get Me Bodied" - followed by her Destiny's Child bandmate Kelly Rowland singing "Like This" with cameos from Eve, Michelle Williams and Beyonce's sister Solange Knowles.

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Carrie Underwood Dominates CMT Music Awards

• Video of the Year: Carrie Underwood, "Before He Cheats"
• Group Video of the Year: Rascal Flatts, "What Hurts the Most"
• Male Video of the Year: Kenny Chesney, "You Save Me"
• Female Video of the Year: Carrie Underwood, "Before He Cheats"
• Wide Open Country Video of the Year: Jack Ingram, "Love You"
• Johnny Cash Visionary Award: Kris Kristofferson
• Duo Video of the Year: Sugarland, "Want To"
• Breakthrough Video of the Year: Taylor Swift, "Tim McGraw"

Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Nominees Announced

This morning George Strait led with eight nominations, including Entertainer of the Year and Top Male Vocalist. In addition Strait was nominated as artist and producer for both Album of the Year for 'It Just Comes Natural' and Single Record of the Year for "Give It Away" along with nods for Song of the Year for "Give It Away" and Video of the Year for "Seashores of Old Mexico." Strait has previously won 15 Academy of Country Music Award honors.

Brooks & Dunn are nominated for seven awards including Entertainer of the Year, Top Vocal Duo, Album of the Year for 'Hillbilly Deluxe,' Video of the Year for "Hillbilly Deluxe," and Vocal Event of the Year for "Building Bridges" with Vince Gill and Sheryl Crow. They have previously been awarded 21 Academy of Country Music Awards as a duo, with Ronnie Dunn having received 22 Academy of Country Music Awards in total.

Ronnie Dunn of Brooks & Dunn is nominated in seven categories as part of Brooks & Dunn (see above) and also has additional solo nomination in the Vocal Event of the Year category for "I Don't Want To" with Ashley Monroe.

Rascal Flatts are nominated in six categories, including Entertainer of the Year, Top Vocal Group, Album of the Year for 'Me and My Gang,' and Single Record of the Year for "What Hurts the Most." They have previously been awarded six Academy of Country Music Awards.

Carrie Underwood has five nominations including Top Female Vocalist, Album of the Year for 'Some Hearts,' along with Single Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Video of the Year all for "Before He Cheats." She was awarded two Academy of Country Music Awards last year-Top New Female and Single Record of the Year-in her first year to ever be nominated for a country music award.

Big & Rich received four nominations including Top Vocal Duo, Video of the Year for "8th of November" and for Vocal Event of the Year for "That's How They Do It In Dixie," with Hank Williams Jr., Gretchen Wilson and Van Zant.

John Rich has an additional nomination for producing Gretchen Wilson's single, "Politically Uncorrect" which brings his total to five nominations.

Vince Gill, Josh Turner and Gretchen Wilson all received three nominations. Vince Gill received nods for both artist and producer for Album of the Year for 'These Days,' and Vocal Event of the Year for "Building Bridges." Josh Turner is nominated for Single Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Would You Go With Me," and Vocal Event of the Year for "Me and God." Gretchen Wilson is nominated for Vocal Event of the Year for both "Politically Uncorrect" and "That's How They Do It In Dixie," for the former, she receives an additional producing nod.

NME Award Winners Announced

Grammy Award Winners Announced

People's Choice Awards 2006

Grammy Buzz for Blige

The 35-year-old R&B singer dominated the nominations for the 49th annual Grammy Awards by accumulating eight, including nods for song and record of the year, even though "Breakthrough," which has sold about 2 million copies, was not one of the five finalists for album of the year.

Behind their strong "Stadium Arcadium," iconic Los Angeles rock band the Red Hot Chili Peppers — whose lone Grammy award came 13 years ago — earned six nominations. Country trio the Dixie Chicks, funk veteran Prince, Black Eyed Peas singer will.i.am, composer John Williams and singer-songwriters James Blunt and John Mayer earned five each.

Earning four nominations each were Justin Timberlake, Gnarls Barkley, Beyoncé, Bryan-Michael Cox, Israel Houghton and T.I.

The Dixie Chicks, bouncing back after the controversy that beset the trio after singer Natalie Maines lashed out at President Bush in 2003, earned an album of the year nomination for "Taking the Long Way," released in May. It will compete against "Stadium Arcadium," Gnarls Barkley's "St. Elsewhere," Mayer's "Continuum" and Timberlake's "FutureSex/LoveSounds" in that category.

2006 Napster Awards

Song from Borat Among List of 56 Oscar Eligible Songs

Among the songs eligible for nomination are "The Book I Write" from "Stranger Than Fiction," "Dreamz With A Z" from "American Dreamz," "I Need To Wake Up" from "An Inconvenient Truth," "It's A Fight," from "Rocky Balboa," "Never Gonna Break My Faith" from "Bobby," "O Kazakhstan" from "Borat," "Til The End of Time" from "Little Miss Sunshine," "Try Not To Remember" from "Home Of The Brave," and "You Know My Name," from Casino Royale."

Some films had multiple songs declared eligible. "Family of Me," "Heist," and "Still" all come from "Over The Hedge." "Cars" was home to "Our Town" and "Real Gone." "Dreamgirls," a presumed Oscar favorite, included the eligible songs "Listen," "Love You I Do," and "Patience."

AMA Award Winners Announced

The Red Hot Chili Peppers were favorite alternative artist and pop/rock band. They accepted their award via satellite from London, with bass player Flea beat-boxing as lead singer Anthony Kiedis thanked "the American people."

Clarkson captured trophies for pop/rock female and adult contemporary artist, categories presented before the televised presentations began in the performance-filled show. Rascal Flatts won favorite country group and the T-Mobile Text-In award, which is chosen by fans.

Blige won favorite soul/rhythm & blues album for "The Breakthrough." She was also the favorite female R&B artist. She accepted the award from surprise presenter Britney Spears, who looked sleek in a knee-length cream-colored frock and long blond hair.

Country Music Award Winners Announced

Keith Urban Won't Appear at CMAs

Keith Urban, who checked himself into a rehabilitation treatment center last week for alcohol abuse, will not appear at the Country Music Association awards next month, his spokesman said Monday.

The 40th Annual CMA Awards will air Nov. 6 at 8 p.m. EST on ABC.

Urban is nominated in the two categories he won last year: entertainer of the year and best male vocalist. He's also up for best single, "Better Life," and song of the year, for co-writing "Tonight I Wanna Cry."

The Grammy-winning country singer released a statement Friday that said he entered rehab Thursday night with his wife, actress Nicole Kidman, by his side. His publicist would not give the location of the rehab center.

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Nomination Process Begins for 2007 Plug Independent Music Awards

As of October 10th, 2006, the nomination process has begun for the 2007 PLUG Independent Music Awards. Offering itself as the Sundance of indie music, PLUG annually honors the top artists, writers, filmmakers, retailers, and other cogs that turn the ever-growing independent music machine.

Nominees are slated to be announced in late November 2006, at which time fans can commence to voting on their top picks in categories ranging from the standard "Album of the Year" and "New Artist of the Year" to indie-specific slots like "Music Blog of the Year" and "College/Non Commercial Radio Station of the Year."

While voting is "for everyone from label CEO to armchair critic," nominees are selected by a rotating PLUG Advisory Board, featuring "particularly active members of the independent music community who fight tirelessly to raise the voice of independent artists and releases in every medium." Past members of the Advisory Board (or "Cartel," as PLUG affectionately refers to it) include Neko Case, David Cross, KCRW's Nic Harcourt, and Dave Eggers.

George Strait Heads CMA Lineup

The CMA announced Monday the performance lineup includes Strait, Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bently and Gretchen Wilson.

The CMA gala will take place Nov. 6 at the Gaylord Entertainment Center and will be hosted by the duo Brooks and Dunn, who will also perform along with Rascal Flats and Alan Jackson.

Jimmy Kimmel to Host American Music Awards

Jimmy Kimmel, host and producer of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," will bring his hosting talents to the American Music Awards for a third time, it was announced Tuesday.

"I am very happy to have been asked to return as host," Kimmel, 38, said in a statement. "And (I) graciously accept ABC's apology for snubbing me last year."

Pink Wins AOL Buddy Award

The award means singer/songwriter Pink was the music artist that AOL instant messenger users most want to add to their AIM Buddy List feature.

2006 Music Video Award Nominees Announced

Madonna, Shakira and Aguilera are also nominated for best female video with Kelly Clarkson ("Because of You") and Nelly Furtado ("Promiscuous").

Her Madgesty is up for another three awards, including best dance video and best pop video. Aguilera, now in a '40s glamour-puss phase, is also nominated for best pop video and best choreography in a video.

Nick Lachey's "What's Left of Me," which recreates his breakup with Jessica Simpson, will vie for best male video with James Blunt ("You're Beautiful"), Kanye West ("Gold Digger"), T.I. ("What You Know") and Busta Rhymes (for his remix of "Touch It," featuring Mary J. Blige and Missy Elliot).

The bands for best group video include the Chili Peppers, Fall Out Boy ("Dance, Dance") and Gnarls Barkley ("Crazy").

Ozzy to Help Judge IMAs

ASCAP Award Winners Announced

Winners included rapper 50 Cent, rock band Green Day, singer-songwriter Annie Lennox and EMI Music Publishing.

Songwriter of the Year honors went to 50 Cent for his contributions to five award-winning songs in 2005.

For Song of the Year, Green Day's "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" tied with "We Belong Together," written by Johnta Austin, Jermaine Dupri and Manuel Seal. Green Day also earned the ASCAP Creative Voice Award.

Lennox captured the ASCAP Founders Award for her inspirational contributions to music. EMI Music Publishing was named Publisher of the Year for its 17 award-winning songs.

2006 Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced

Michael Buble Dominates Juno Awards

Other winners Sunday night were Simple Plan, which drew the fan choice award, Arcade Fire for songwriter of the year, Bedouin Soundclash for new group, and Broken Social Scene's self-titled disc for alternative album.

Other winners Saturday night were Daniel Powter for new artist; Diana Krall, vocal jazz album for "Christmas Songs" (she'd received five noms); and Daniel Lanois, instrumental album for "Belladonna."

Unlike with the Canuck TV and film scene, government subsidies and regulation have paid off for Canada's music industry. This year's kudocastkudocast was the biggest ever, with 11 international networks picking up the two-hour event hosted by Pamela Anderson. In addition to perfs from homegrown acts Buble, Bedouin Soundclash, Broken Social Scene and 2006 Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee Bryan Adams, Coldplay and Black Eyed Peas, whose "X&Y" and "Monkey Business" tied for international album of the year, also performed.

Mariah Carey Wins Two Soul Train Awards

Mariah Carey kept her comeback going Saturday, picking up best album and best single honors at the 20th Annual Soul Train Music Awards.

John Legend also earned two awards, beating out R. Kelly for best male album with "Get Lifted" and best male single, "Ordinary People."

Carey, who won three Grammys last month, nabbed awards for best female album with The Emancipation of Mimi and best female single with "We Belong Together."

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U2 Wins Five Grammy Awards

48th Annual Grammy Award Nominations Announced

39th Annual CMA Award Winners Announced

2005 Vibe Awards Announced

2005 National Medal of Arts Recipients Named

European MTV Music Award Winners Announced

Cherryholmes Wins at International Bluegrass Music Awards

Jere and Sandy Cherryholmes were inspired to start a family band after attending a bluegrass festival to lift their spirits after their oldest daughter died in 1999. A self-titled debut last month landed at No. 3 on the Billboard bluegrass chart. "We just want to thank the Lord for all of his blessings of talent and for the stamina and energy of youth," Jere Cherryholmes said.

ASCAP 2005 Country Award Winners

2005 American Music Award Nominees Announced

Kenny Chesney Wins ASCAP Voice of Music Award

Shakira Leads Nominees in MTV Latin Music Video Awards

Shakira has two Best Video noms — for "No" and "La Tortura" clips, the latter of which she performed with Alejandro Sanz at the MTV Video Music Awards last weekend — giving the singer a 40 percent chance of taking home one of the ceremony's top honors. Juanes (for "La Camisa Negra"), Miranda! ("Don") and Molotov ("Amateur") are also nominated.

Artist of the Year nominees include Café Tacuba and Diego Torres along with Juanes, Miranda! and Shakira.

Several American artists are in the running for VMALAs, as well. Ashlee Simpson, Gwen Stefani and Kelly Clarkson are nominated for Best International Pop Artist (as are the Backstreet Boys and Hilary Duff) as well as Best New International Artist (along with the Killers and My Chemical Romance).

2005 World Music Award Winners

2005 MTV Video Music Award Winners

Teen Choice Award Winners Named

Usher and 50 Cent Dominate Billboard Hip Hop Awards

Representing the best of both worlds, Usher and 50 Cent tied for top winner at the Billboard-American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) 2005 R&B/Hip-Hop Awards show. The popular R&B and rap/hip-hop artists each earned three statuettes. Tied at two awards each were Mario and Alicia Keys. Jonathan "Lil' Jon" Smith, who led the field of finalists with five nods, earned kudos as top R&B/hip-hop producer.

Bonnie Raitt Wins Humanitarian Award

Raitt, 55, has campaigned to stop war in Central America, participated in the Sun City anti-apartheid project and performed at the 1980 No Nukes concerts at Madison Square Garden. She's also worked for environmental protection as well as rights for women and American Indians.

In 1988, she co-founded the Rhythm & Blues Foundation, which works to improve royalties and financial conditions for R&B pioneers.

2005 BET Award Winners Announced

Helena Paparizou Wins Eurovision Song Contest

The singer, whose full name is Helena Paparizou, had been seen by bookmakers as the favourite going into the finals. Norway's Wig Wam, seen as her main competition, finished in the middle of the pack. The surprise runner-up was Malta's Chiara. Romania's Luminita Anghel placed third in the continent-wide telephone voting.

Academy of Country Music Award Winners Announced

BMI Pop Award Winners Announced