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Jennifer Lopez, Twice Age of Most NFL Players, Eyed to Headline 2020 Super Bowl Show

Keith GirardSeptember 12, 2019

Jennifer Lopez is being bandied about as a possible headliner for the 2020 Super Bowl halftime show, even though she’s twice the age of most NFL players. ...

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Grammy Awards Had More Than a Few Highs and Lows; Here They Are

WinchesterFebruary 13, 2017

So, was Sunday’s 59th Grammy she-bang good, great or just an also-ran? David Bowie went five-for-five, so in my book, that’s a solid win. Here are some other highs and lows of the music industry’s annual self-congratulatory gathering. Adele won best album, record and song and showed herself to be a classy performer in every way. Her re-start on the George Michael tribute was astonishingly good … class all the way...

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Bruno Mars Soars in Halftime Show Over-Seasoned by Chili Pepper

Keith GirardFebruary 3, 2014

Bruno Mars was a refreshing change from the geriatric acts that usually perform during the Super Bowl halftime show (Beyonce excluded). But the show was a little over-seasoned with chili pepper. Mars opened the show on the drums, banging out an impressive solo. Only it went on just a little too long....

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Taylor Swift Dominates AMA’s Sketchy Popularity Contest

Keith GirardNovember 25, 2013

Taylor Swift was all over the American Music Awards, presenting, performing and ultimately winning the top prize, Artist of the Year. No surprise, the AMAs are a popularity contest with little to do with artistic integrity or talent. She topped Justin Timberlake, rappers Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Rihanna and Bruno Mars, who is having a breakout year and probably deserved to win....

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Kanye West MTV Obsessed (Again) in Barclays Concert Rant (watch!)

Keith GirardNovember 21, 2013

Kanye West wants it all even though it don’t mean sh*t to him. Just one of the many contradictions that emerged at his concert last night (Nov. 20) as “the genius” went off on MTV for giving Bruno Mars “all the fu*king awards” and a bunch of other subjects. Kanye was in concert at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center when he paused in the show to go on a 10-minute steam of consciousness rant....

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Twilight Saga DVD Countdown Begins With New Trailer (watch!)

Keith GirardOctober 4, 2013

Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart will fall into each other’s arms again, if only on DVD with the release of “Twilight Forever: The Complete Saga,” a compilation of all five movies in the series, plus two additional hours of additional footage. The official release date for the Blu-ray and DVD editions is Nov. 5 well in time for the holiday gift-giving season....

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Justin Bieber Tied to Second Pot-Smoking Incident in New York

Keith GirardJanuary 8, 2013

Justin Bieber can’t seem to escape the cloud of marijuana smoke swirling around his head. He’s surfaced in the middle of another pot-smoking incident. It occurred in November during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in New York. But Bieber’s reps are trying to push off the incident on one of the other performers....

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Justin Bieber, Rihanna Add Pizzazz to Victoria’s Secret Show (photos)

Keith GirardDecember 4, 2012

Justin Bieber and Rihanna took the stage with some of the most beautiful women in the world for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on CBS Tuesday (Dec. 4). Angel Alessandra Ambrosio was the featured model this year and opened the show with the brand’s “Million-Dollar Fantasy Bra.” The show was not without controversy. Victoria’s Secret apologized to Native Americans for one of its costumes, modeled after traditional Indian garb, according to the network. Model Karlie Kloss wore the ensemble made up of feathered headdress, turquoise jewelry and a fringed belt....

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Taylor Swift Squeaks in Beat Box Spot for Grammys (watch!)

Keith GirardFebruary 3, 2012

Country queen Taylor Swift has been known to cross over audiences with her music, but she should draw the line on rap. Despite LL Cool J’s best efforts, Swift squeaks her part in a new Grammy commercial. Still it looked like it was good fun, and Taylor, 22, seems to have no problem laughing at herself at the end of the 30-second spot. Cool J, 44, will be hosting the 2012 Awards show, and Swift will be one of the feature performers along with Katy Perry, Adele, Rihanna, Coldplay, Paul McCartney, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Jason Aldean and Nicki Minaj ....

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Grammy Nods: Eminem Tops; Bruno Mars Shocks

Keith GirardDecember 2, 2010

Rapper Eminem scored the most Grammy nominations, with 10 nods, but the surprise of the awards announcement was rising R&B star Bruno Mars, who was nominated for seven awards. Bruno topped a slew of major stars....

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