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The view from backstage
The EnvelopeTwo topics were inevitable for Carrie Underwood, named the year's best new artist. First, of course, was whether her success, both commercially and at the Grammy Awards, put a lie to the notion that being an "American Idol" winner could hurt more than...Tags: Tony Bennett, John Legend, Carnegie Hall, John Mayer, Jennifer Hudson
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Surprises and oddities at Staples
Times Staff WriterAlthough the Grammys are putatively about awards, water cooler conversation invariably centers on the true spectacle: odd coincidences, red carpet shenanigans, out-of-nowhere wins. Among Sunday's moments: Translate this Asked by Ryan Seacrest to confirm...Tags: Dermot Mulroney, Democratic Party, YouTube, Ryan Seacrest, Jessica Simpson
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The 2006 VMA drinking game
MetromixSure, ragging on a pop princess or two while watching MTV's Video Music Awards provides a certain satisfaction in itself, but drinking along to the ceremony—well, that's just required. Of course, we're not suggesting you abuse alcoholic beverages—drink...Tags: Paris Hilton, Fall Out Boy (music group), Celebrities and Bad Behavior, Jessica Simpson, Bam Margera
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k-os
MetromixALBUM: "Atlantis - Hymns for Disco" (Virgin) Just a few months ago, Nas declared "hip-hop is dead," setting off rounds of hand-wringing, denial and even muted agreement in the music community. But pay no mind to the musings of a jaded rap legend—...Tags: Jimi Hendrix, Genres, Nas, Kanye West, OutKast (music group)
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The sweetest suite
Roosevelt hot spots Celebrities are hotly anticipating the imminent opening of the Gable/Lombard Penthouse at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The famed trysting place of the silver screen legends has been revamped by designer Dodd Mitchell and includes...Tags: Paris Hilton, Rachel Bilson, Minnie Driver, Dining and Drinking, Bijou Phillips
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NAACP reveals nominees
By Mark Olsen, The EnvelopeThe nominations for the 38th NAACP Image Awards were announced Tuesday during a press conference with Vanessa L. Williams, Isaiah Washington, Chandra Wilson, Shaun Robinson and DB Woodside. The celebrities joined Bruce S Gordon, President and CEO of...Tags: Everybody Hates Chris (tv program), DB Woodside, Bernie Mac, CNN (tv network), Drama (genre)
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Friday reviews
The Raconteurs It took a few hours and a couple dozen bands, but the Lollapalooza audience finally came alive for The Raconteurs, erupting as co-frontman Jack White delivered his first line in the band's opener, "Intimate Secretary." For the next hour...Tags: Diving, Fall Out Boy (music group), Scuba Diving, David Bowie, Glastonbury Festival
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Saturday reviews
Kanye West In case there was any doubt: Kanye West is a superstar, reconfirmed tonight by his sea of fans, backup singers, dancer, deejay, band -- including a string section -- and on-point enthusiasm. But, regardless of where he resides since rocketing...Tags: Popular Music (genre), Kanye West, Neko Case, Coheed and Cambria (music group), England
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Dreams and schemes
The Grammys isn't supposed to feel real. Like any awards show, it upholds the fantasy of glitz and glamour that conceals the hard work and often bitter luck behind show business success.
The night's performers and winners offer moments of real...Tags: Carrie Underwood, Mary J. Blige, Rascal Flatts (music group), Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake
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Solid show lacks fire
There are the Grammy Awards, which are about music, more or less, and there is the telecast of the Grammy Awards, which is about three-plus hours of prime time television.
As an event in the real world, it expresses the same market forces, internal...Tags: Chris Rock, CBS Corp., Lancaster (Lancaster, Virginia), Neil Young, Staples Center
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Best -- and worst --Grammy moments
By Jeff Miller, The EnvelopeSmallest "big" moment: Given the hype leading up to the Police reunion that opened the show, it seemed that Sting, Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland would be able to cure world hunger or restart Palestinian-Israeli peace talks. In reality, their so-so...Tags: Radio Industry, Chris Rock, Quentin Tarantino, Joan Baez, Amy Lee
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LOLLAPALOOZA
Tribune music criticThe 800-pound gorilla of Chicago's crowded festival season takes over Grant Park this weekend. Lollapalooza ranks among the biggest pop-music events ever to play the city, encompassing 130 bands, 69 acres, 8 stages and 3 days. It will also mark another...Tags: Chicago Hotels, Family, Kanye West, Chicago Park District, Grant Park
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