Circus Reviews Best Albums Of 2014

2014 Was no doubt a interesting year for music... Only one album to date has gone Platinum and That honor goes to Taylor Swift "1989"
though I am not generally a fan of Taylor I must say I was moved to buy this album because of a song I heard her perform " Out Of The Woods" Officially I had no choice as a music fan to go buy it... However number wise it may not have been a good year for music but it definitely had some incredible artist with some incredible music. Some are favorites and some you may not have heard of before...



The Surprises

Teyana Taylor 7- with very little promotion this album took social media by storm (The only reason I knew it was out) and was pleasantly surprised by the vibe of the album... Mos def cover to cover.

K.Michelle Anybody Wanna Buy A heart?- The thing with K. is she sings from her feelings, Like Taylor Swift break ups inspire and life brings passion. K.is always safe for me to buy with or without a single ,However I was sold with her performance on "The Wendy Williams Show" Of "Maybe I should Call" Cover To Cover album....

J.cole Forest Hill Drive- This album right here is Real Hip hop at it's best Cole really taps into the mind and really getting people to think. This is possibly one of the best hip Hop albums in a while

D'Angelo and The Vanguard Black Messiah- All I can say about this album right here is, If this a what's in store for 2015.. I'm ready the long awaited album from D'Angelo after 14 years shows growth and Skills.

Mary J. Blige The London Session- The Queen of Hip Hop Soul shows major growth with this album. Working with producers she has never worked with before and still giving you that Mary Flair. I really enjoy this album here it gives you a bit of everything. The song "Therapy" is my favorite song...

Nick Jonas Nick Jonas- Who Knew that the youngest JoBro would be the finest and the Breakout star... Not Me... But The song "Jealous" caught of all off guard so having checked out the full album I was instantly turned into a fan....

Annie Lennox Nostalgia- After being apart of Music culture for decades and putting her stamp on feminist Anne comes back in a way only she could with her strong version of covers.

Jessie J. Sweet Talker- I have been a fan of Jessie for a while and extremely happy she has gotten her due. "Bang Bang" and the follow up "Burning up" showcases her writing and her vocals .... Girl Blows

Boyz II Men Collide- I don't care if they sang the Alphabets their voices are better than ever and you know exactly what your getting with them. People slept on this album but honestly you should have this in your collection.

Tony Bennett &Lady GaGa Cheek to cheek- AMAZING... of course Tony is legend but GaGa showcases range a serious departure from her Mother Monster persona and she remains herself but the vocals are amazing she was made for these standards fantastic album...

Jennifer Hudson JHUD- Most will disagree with me as this album is on this list, But Jennifer clearly had A LOT of fun with this album it shows through the music. It's a throwback that late 70's early 80's vibe and she did an amazing job.The whole album is on my workout playlist...

Chris Brown X- This album here Chris goes in the music his vocals his collaborations. After all he had been through by the time the album came out it was refreshing to she he had lost his step..

Barbra Streisand Partners- Is there really anything you can hate about a Streisand album ... Nope and with this one she collaborated with some fantastic men. Her vocals are timeless and the collaborators kept up with her quite nicely as well as her very own son Jason.

U2 Songs Of Innocence- Most were upset about this being downloaded in their cloud by Apple but I listened to it and LOVED it. ordinarily I wouldn't bother with U2 even though I have loved a few of their songs over the years but this album was socially aware and thought provoking. (In which an album is supposed to do)

Jhene Aiko Souled Out- Now I haven't been a fan of hers before this album. Many tried to push her on to me but then I listed to this album and the emotions of the lyrics the vibe of the album I couldn't deny it if I tried..

Lenny Kravitz Strut- Lenny is and always will be a Rock Legend there is nothing he can't do. With this album he gives you the Power of his Guitar in "Sex" If you are true to rock music or just love different music this album is for you.

Common Nobody's Smiling- Common taps into the mind and gives you a true Hip Hop album that leaves you feeling like you have just been schooled ...

Sia 1000 forms of fear- Everyone knows "Chandelier" But has been around for quite sometime working with many musical artist. I am glad she is finally getting her due as well the album gives you raw emotions with a Sick Beat.... Love Love Love this album

Kylie Minogue Kiss Me Once- Anyone who knows me knows how much I love Kylie. This album was no different. Kylie always manages to top herself with each album. Although she is known around the world her music doesn't get much airplay here in the states but I urge people to check her out. Her lead single "Into The Blue" gives you a very Kylie experience.

Leelah James Fall for you- The Pint size R&B diva gives it to you on this album with that huge voice of hers. Deemed an Under rated artist Leelah gives you an album with the right promotion and backing could change the game quickly... Just saying

Jennifer Lopez AKA- I'm not sure where this album went wrong as far as PR but this album gives you JLO at her best embracing different styles of music working with different producers and Oh she gives the Kids a beat with "TENS"

Jason Derulo Talk Dirty- This Album was a Shock to me ... Because I liked him but never cared to buy anything from him before until "Otherside" where we saw a very different side of him and vocally experimenting loved it. So when The album dropped I had to get it was very happy with my purchase.

George Michael SYMPHONICA- Of course George would be on my list I absolutely love him and this album was kind of out of no where but no doubt a fantastic return for him. With a Live album of New Music... Love it and a fantastic Idea

Pharrell Williams Girl- Outside of the No Chocolate girls on his album cover The album showcase Pharrell The artist in which he had tried before with limited success but this was the Year of Pharrell and it all started with a little song called "Happy"

BabyFace &Toni Braxton Love ,Marriage & Divorce- A musical Power couple that gave you Raw emotions from finding Love to losing Love. It was Great to have them both back on the Charts as well as a full album of them motivating each other...

Syleena Johnson Couples Therapy- Syleena has always been under rated and she herself knows that. However with this Album she digs deep into a struggling marriage and what the emotional roller coaster is to save it. She has that soulful voice for you to follow..

Teyana Taylor - Just Different

Grammy Nominations 2015

Best New Artist

Bastille
Iggy Azalea
Brandy Clark
Haim
Sam Smith

Record of the Year

"Fancy," Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX
"Chandelier," Sia
"Stay With Me (Darkchild Version)," Sam Smith
"Shake It Off," Taylor Swift
"All About That Bass," Meghan Trainor

Song of the Year

"Chandelier," Sia
"All About That Bass," Meghan Trainor
"Shake It Off," Taylor Swift
"Stay With Me (Darkchild Version)," Sam Smith
"Take Me to Church," Hozier

Best Rap Album

The New Classic, Iggy Azalea
Because the Internet, Childish Gambino
Nobody's Smiling, Common
The Marshall Mathers LP2, Eminem
Oxymoron, ScHoolboy Q
Blacc Hollywood, Wiz Khalifa

Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

"Fancy," Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX
"A Sky Full of Stars," Coldplay
"Say Something," A Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera
"Bang Bang," Ariana Grande, Jessie J & Nicki Minaj
"Dark Horse," Katy Perry ft. Juicy J

Best Rap Performance

"305," Childish Gambino
"0 to 100/The Catch Up," Drake
"Rap God," Eminem
"i," Kendrick Lamar
"All I Need Is You," Lecrae

Best Alternative Music Album

This Is All Yours, alt-J
Reflektor, Arcade Fire
Melophobia, Cage the Elephant
St. Vincent, St. Vincent
Lazaretto, Jack White

Best Rock Album

Ryan Adams, Ryan Adams
Morning Phase, Beck
Turn Blue, The Black Keys
Hypnotic Eye, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers
Songs of Innocence, U2

Best Rock Song

"Ain't It Fun," Paramore
"Blue Moon," Beck
"Fever," The Black Keys
"Gimme Something Good," Ryan Adams
"Lazaretto," Jack White

Best Country Album

Riser, Dierks Bentley
The Outsiders, Eric Church
The Way I'm Livin', Lee Ann Womack
12 Stories, Brandy Clark
Platinum, Miranda Lambert

Best Country Songs

"American Kids," Kenny Chesney
"Automatic," Miranda Lambert
"Give Me Back My Hometown," Eric Church
"I'm Not Gonna Miss You," Glen Campbell
"Meanwhile Back at Mama's," Tim McGraw ft. Faith Hill

Best Country Duo/Group Performance

"Gentle On My Mind," The Band Perry
"Somethin' Bad," Miranda Lambert with Carrie Underwood
"Day Drinking," Little Big Town
"Meanwhile Back At Mama's," Tim McGraw ft. Faith Hill
"Raise 'Em Up," Keith Urban ft. Eric Church

Best Country Solo Performance

"Give Me Me Back My Hometown," Eric Church
"Invisible," Hunter Hayes
"Automatic," Miranda Lambert
"Something In the Water," Carrie Underwood
"Cop Car," Keith Urban

Best Pop Vocal Album

Ghost Stories, Coldplay
Bangerz, Miley Cyrus
My Everything, Ariana Grande
Prism, Katy Perry
x, Ed Sheeran
In the Lonely Hour, Sam Smith

Best Urban Contemporary Album

Sail Out, Jhene Aiko
Beyonce, Beyonce
X, Chris Brown
Mali Is, Mali Music
G I R L, Pharrell Williams

Best Dance/Electronic Album

Syro, Aphex Twin
While (1, Deadmaus
Nabuma Rubberband, Little Dragon
Do It Again, Röyksopp & Robyn
Damage Control, Mat Zo

Best Dance Recording

"Never Say Never," Basement Jaxx
"Rather Be," Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne
"F for You," Disclosure ft. Mary J. Blige
"I Got U," Duke Dumont ft. Jax Jones
"Faded," Zhu

Best Latin Pop Album

Tangos, Ruben Blades
Elypse, Camila Raiz, Lila Downs, Niña Pastori & Soledad Pastorutti
Loco de Amor, Juanes
Gracias Por Estar Aqui, Marco Antonio Solis

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

American Hustle
Guardians of the Galaxy
Frozen
Get On Up: The James Brown Story
The Wolf of Wall Street

Best Music Video

"We Exist," Arcade Fire
"Turn Down for What," DJ Snake & Lil Jon
"Chandelier," Sia
"Happy," Pharrell Williams
"The Golden Age," Woodkid ft. Max Richter

Best Pop Solo Performance

"All of Me," John Legend
"Chandelier," Sia
"Stay With Me," Sam Smith
"Shake It Off," Taylor Swift
"Happy," Pharrell Williams

Best Reggae Album

Ziggy Marley, Fly Rasta
Lee "Scratch" Perry, Back on the Controls
Sean Paul, Full Frequency
Shaggy, Out of Many, One Music
Sly & Robbie & Spicy Chocolate, The Reggae Power
Soja, Amid the Noise and the Haste

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

Cheek to Cheek, Lady Gaga & Tony Bennett
Sending You a Little Christmas, Johnny Mathis
Nostalgia, Annie Lennox
Partners, Barbra Streisand
Night Songs, Barry Manilow

Best Americana Album

The River & The Thread, Rosanne Cash
Terms of My Surrener, John Hiatt
Bluesamericana, Keb' Mo'
A Dotted Line, Nickel Creek
Metamodern Sounds in Country Music, Sturgill Simpson

Best Spoken Word Album

Actors Anonymous, James Franco
A Call to Action, Jimmy Carter
Carsick: John Waters Hitchhikes Across America, John Waters
A Fighting Chance, Elizabeth Warren
Diary of a Mad Diva, Joan Rivers
We Will Survive: True Stories of Encouragement, Inspiration and the Power of Song, Gloria Gaynor

Best Gospel Album

Help, Erica Campbell
Amazing, Ricky Dillard & New G
Withholding Nothing: Live, William McDowell
Forever Yours, Smokie Norful
Vintage Worship, Anita Wilson

Best Rock Performance

"Gimme Something Good," Ryan Adams
"Do I Wanna Know?", Arctic Monkeys
"Blue Moon," Beck
"Fever," The Black Keys
"Lazaretto," Jack White

Best Metal Performance

"Neon Knights," Anthrax
"High Road," Mastodon
"Heartbreaker," Motörhead
"The Negative One," Slipknot
"The Last In Line," Tenacious D

Best R&B Performance

"Drunk In Love," Beyoncé ft. Jay Z
"New Flame," Chris Brown ft. Usher & Rick Ross
"It's Your World," Jennifer Hudson ft. R. Kelly
"Like This," Ledisi
"Good Kisser," Usher

Best R&B Song

"Drunk In Love," Beyonce ft. Jay Z
"Good Kisser," Usher
"New Flame," Chris Brown ft. Usher & Rick Ross
"Options (Wolfjames Version)," Luke James ft. Rick Ross
"The Worst," Jhené Aiko

Best R&B Album

Islander, Bernhoft
Lift Your Spirit, Aloe Blacc
Love, Marriage & Divorce, Toni Braxton & Babyface
Black Radio 2, Robert Glasper Experiment
Give The People What They Want, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings

NEW K. Michelle - Maybe I Should Call (Official Audio)

Ciara - Body Party

Happy Birthday Ciara... xoxoxoxoxoxoxo

With Sadness... Oscar De La Renta

RIP OSCAR DE LA RENTA 1932-2014 Fashion Icon

SOUL TRAIN AWARDS Nominations 2014

SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2014 – Nominees & Categories


Best New Artist

August Alsina
Jhené Aiko
LiV Warfield
Mack Wilds
Nico & Vinz
Sevyn Streeter

Centric Certified Award

Avery*Sunshine
Kelis
Leela James
Luke James
Robert Glasper
Shaliek

Best Gospel/Inspirational Song

Help - Erica Campbell feat. Lecrae
I Can Only Imagine - Tamela Mann
No Greater Love - Smokie Norful
Real Love - Inspired People feat. Charles Jenkins
Say Yes - Michelle Williams feat. Beyoncé & Kelly Rowland
We Are Victorious - Donnie McClurkin feat. Tye Tribbett

Best Hip-Hop Song of the Year

Fancy - Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX
Hold On (We’re Going Home) - Drake feat. Majid Jordan
Loyal - Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga
No Mediocre - T.I. feat. Iggy Azalea
Pills N Potions - Nicki Minaj
Studio - ScHoolboy Q feat. BJ the Chicago Kid

Best R&B/Soul Female Artist

Beyoncé
Janelle Monaé
Jennifer Hudson
Jhené Aiko
Marsha Ambrosius
Ledisi

Best R&B/Soul Male Artist

Chris Brown
John Legend
Kem
Pharrell Williams
Tank
Trey Songz

Album of the Year

Beyoncé - Beyoncé
G I R L - Pharrell Williams
Love In The Future - John Legend
Nothing Was The Same - Drake
The Electric Lady - Janelle Monaé
Xscape - Michael Jackson

Song of the Year

All of Me - John Legend
Drunk In Love - Beyoncé feat. Jay Z
Happy - Pharrell Williams
Hold On (We’re Going Home) - Drake feat. Majid Jordan
Love Never Felt So Good - Michael Jackson feat. Justin Timberlake
Loyal - Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne and Tyga

The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award

All Of Me – John Legend (Toby Gad, John Stephens, Dave Tozer)
Happy – Pharrell Williams (Pharrell Williams)
Pretty Hurts – Beyoncé (Joshua Coleman, Sia Fuller, Beyoncé Knowles)
Stay With Me – Sam Smith (Steve Fitzmaurice, James Napier, William Phillips, Sam Smith)
The Man –Aloe Blacc (Khalil Abdul-Rahman, Sam Barsh, Aloe Blacc, Elton John, Daniel Seeff, Bernie Taupin)
The Worst – Jhené Aiko (Jhené Aiko Chilombo, Mac Robinson, Brian Warfield)

Best Dance Performance

2 On - Tinashe feat. ScHoolboy Q
Electric Lady - Janelle Monáe
Good Kisser - Usher
Loyal - Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga
Talk Dirty - Jason Derulo feat. 2 Chainz
Turn Down for What - DJ Snake & Lil Jon

Best Collaboration

Chris Brown feat. Lil Wayne & Tyga - Loyal
Chris Brown feat. Usher & Rick Ross - New Flame
Janelle Monaé feat. Miguel - Primetime
Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake - Love Never Felt So Good
Robert Glasper feat. Jill Scott - Calls
Toni Braxton & Babyface - Hurt You

Video of the Year

Drunk In Love - Beyoncé feat. Jay Z (Hype Williams)
Good Kisser – Usher (Christopher Sims)
Happy - Pharrell Williams (We are from L.A.)
New Flame - Chris Brown feat. Usher (Breezy & Mike Ho)
The Man - Aloe Blacc (Matty Barnes)
The Worst - Jhené Aiko (Danny Williams)

Best International Performance (CENTRICTV.com)

Davido - Aye
Machel Montano - Ministry Of Road (M.O.R.)
Nico & Vinz - Am I Wrong
Sam Smith - Stay With Me
Shaggy feat. Ne-Yo – You Girl
Ziggy Marley - I Don’t’ Want To Live On Mars

Best Traditional Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com)

Audra McDonald - What a Little Moonlight Can Do
Gregory Porter - Hey Laura
Kenny Garrett - Pushing the World Away
Monty Alexander - Concierto de Aranjuez
Wynton Marsalis - Flee As A Bird To The Mountain (Live)

Best Contemporary Jazz Performance (CENTRICTV.com)

LiV Warfield- Stay- Soul Lifted
Najee feat. Meli'sa Morgan - In The Mood To Take It Slow
Robert Glasper feat. Jill Scott - Calls
Snarky Puppy - Lingus (We Like It Here)
Terrace Martin feat. Robert Glasper - It’s Yours
Vandell Andrew - Let’s Ride

Best Independent R&B/Soul Performance

Joe feat. Kelly Rowland - Love & Sex Pt. 2
Kelly Price - It’s My Time
LiV Warfield - Why Do You Lie?
Sebastian Mikael feat. Wale - Last Night
Shaliek - The Past
Terrace Martin feat. TY$, Tone Trezure - You’re The One

American Music Awards 2014

ARTIST OF THE YEAR

Iggy Azalea
Beyoncé
Luke Bryan
Eminem
Imagine Dragons
John Legend
Lorde
One Direction
Katy Perry
Pharrell Williams

NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR PRESENTED BY KOHL’S

5 Seconds of Summer
Iggy Azalea
Bastille
Sam Smith
Meghan Trainor
SINGLE OF THE YEAR
Iggy Azalea Featuring Charli XCX “Fancy”
John Legend “All of Me”
MAGIC! “Rude”
Katy Perry Featuring Juicy J “Dark Horse”
Pharrell Williams “Happy”


FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
John Legend
Sam Smith
Pharrell Williams
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – POP/ROCK
Iggy Azalea
Lorde
Katy Perry
FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP – POP/ROCK
Imagine Dragons
One Direction
OneRepublic

FAVORITE ALBUM – POP/ROCK

Lorde “Pure Heroine”
One Direction “Midnight Memories”
Katy Perry “Prism”
FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Jason Aldean
Luke Bryan
Blake Shelton
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – COUNTRY
Miranda Lambert
Kacey Musgraves
Carrie Underwood

FAVORITE BAND, DUO OR GROUP – COUNTRY

Eli Young Band
Florida Georgia Line
Lady Antebellum
FAVORITE ALBUM – COUNTRY
Garth Brooks “Blame It On My Roots: Five Decades of Influences”
Eric Church “The Outsiders”
Brantley Gilbert “Just As I Am”

FAVORITE ARTIST – RAP/HIP-HOP
Iggy Azalea
Drake
Eminem
FAVORITE ALBUM – RAP/HIP-HOP
Iggy Azalea “The New Classic”
Drake “Nothing Was The Same”
Eminem “The Marshall Mathers LP 2”

FAVORITE MALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B

Chris Brown
John Legend
Pharrell Williams
FAVORITE FEMALE ARTIST – SOUL/R&B
Jhene Aiko
Beyoncé
Mary J. Blige

FAVORITE ALBUM – SOUL/R&B
Beyoncé “Beyoncé”
John Legend “Love in the Future”
Pharrell Williams “G I R L”

FAVORITE ARTIST – ALTERNATIVE ROCK

Bastille
Imagine Dragons
Lorde
FAVORITE ARTIST – ADULT CONTEMPORARY
Sara Bareilles
OneRepublic
Katy Perry

FAVORITE ARTIST – LATIN

Marc Anthony
Enrique Iglesias
Romeo Santos

FAVORITE ARTIST – CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

Casting Crowns
Hillsong United
Newsboys

FAVORITE ARTIST – ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC (EDM)

Avicii
Calvin Harris
Zedd

TOP SOUNDTRACK

“Frozen”
“The Fault In Our Stars”
“Guardians of the Galaxy: Awesome Mix, Vol. 1″

Janet Jackson performing Rope Burn LIVE! HAPPY ANNIV. VELVET ROPE

Janet Jackson - I Get Lonely - LIVE (HD) 17 Years ago Today The velvet rope was released...

Welcome To Dominican Republic [DR TAKEOVER 2014] Just a bit of the fun

FAREWELL TO AN ICON ... MS. JOAN RIVERS

We have lost a true ICON "The Original Queen of Throwing Shade" Joan Rivers. I almost doesn't sound right to say about a woman who lived an amazing life and brought so much laughter to our world. The Fashion Police Host Made a career that paved the way for many female comics and the one thing about Joan that always rang true to me and many others is that she never apologized for being Joan. I will miss her.. Thanks for the Laughs... xoxoxo Brazil- Joan Ranger

Summer Grand Finale... #DRTAKEOVER14

OMG!!! When they said we are turning up this weekend they weren't playing. From the time we arrived to the very end. Let me tell you the Melia Caribe Tropical was absolutely breathtaking with Peacocks walking freely on the land and Turtles,Birds just name a few. The all Inclusive Resort is sectioned off for families and Adults only areas. I of course was in the "Level"(Adults only) Area that had its own Dinning area as well as pool and Beach.

The Black Party, DRImpact Outreach,VIP Pool Party Featuring. The sexy Jensen Atwood,Julian Serrano (such a beautiful person),Oohzee (who I adore),and Sparkle (who is just an amazing beautiful person) The Toga party, Booze Cruise,The Comedy show,Music Showcase,Bowties,Bikinis & Stilettos Party, Beach side Gospel service (Yes Church was represented),Mimosas and Brunch, The Pool Party featuring The Fashion show & Hot Body Contest, & Finally The Pajama Party Finale.

There was no fighting, No Drama Just a bunch of Adult Men and Women who wanted to #TURNUP out of the usual place state side. Trust me when I say the Hate was there and probably still is thick only because people really have no idea what went on there. In fact I like it that way. If You were there we had a way to find each other and communicate that's how organized it was. The staff was on hand to have a great time as well as handling any issue that may have come up. I appreciated the Love and Respect from everyone. You should absolutely consider this for your travel next year especially if you want to set out the box and out of the country.

With it's addition of The DRImpact which has you go out to a school and physically give the children School supplies and clothes. It's Turning Up with a purpose and it has it's own reward.


"Remember Hate without knowledge is just plain Ignorance"

-Zil

Aaliyah

I will never forget on this day 13 years ago. I got a phone call That one of My favorite Entertainers had died. I thought it was a crazy rumor at first because I couldn't find anything on TV until it flashed on the screen on MTV Then the visual of The Plane. I was both shocked and sad. Aaliyah is a part of my Teenage to adult soundtrack and very much still is. Often times I wonder who would she have turned into had she still been here. She already had several movies in the works including.. Charlie's Angels,The Matrix, Sparkle and who know's what else. With Two projects in the works a Made for TV Movie and a Possible silver screen film it shows just how much she meant to her fans.. RIP Aaliyah you made a mark in all of our hearts....

Beyonce To Receive the Video Vanguard Award...

Personally I don't see it, I guess that is mainly because I came up in a time where videos made the album or The song. However, In today's standard of what music is and where our music channels are filled with "reality" shows I guess one could make the argument that she deserves the award. Video Vanguard Awards were once awarded to those who shaped and changed the concept of video's With the likes of Micheal, Janet and Madonna just to name a few. I've seen the Beyonce album videos and some are nice but I wouldn't be quick to say Epic or her entire video catalog for that matter. Now I am not saying that there weren't a few cool videos by her but Epic they were not. If you ask a Beyonce fan I am sure you life would be threatened to no end ,but My Blog my opinion, This is just the state of Music today. Where people set records in Features not their own songs, Where you get an Icon award and you haven't done anything Iconic. Oh well I guess this is why I have my Ipod I tend to listen to what I want when I want not what they try and make me listen to. But all in all Congrats Bey Up next a Grammy Lifetime Achievement...

VMA (MTV) Nominations 2014

Video of the Year

Beyoncé ft. Jay Z, “Drunk In Love”

Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, “Fancy”

Miley Cyrus, “Wrecking Ball”

Pharrell Williams, “Happy”

Sia, “Chandelier”


Best Hip-Hop Video

Childish Gambino, “3?05"

Drake ft. Majid Jordan, “Hold On (We’re Going Home)”

Eminem, “Berzerk”

Kanye West, “Black Skinhead”

Wiz Khalifa, “We Dem Boyz”


Best Male Video

Ed Sheeran ft. Pharrell Williams, “Sing”

Eminem ft. Rihanna, “The Monster”

John Legend, “All of Me”

Pharrell Williams, “Happy”

Sam Smith, “Stay With Me”


Best Female Video

Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, “Problem”

Beyoncé, “Partition”

Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, “Fancy”

Katy Perry ft. Juicy J, “Dark Horse”

Lorde, “Royals”


Best Pop Video

Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, “Problem”

Avicii ft. Aloe Blacc, “Wake Me Up”

Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, “Fancy”

Jason Derulo ft. 2 Chainz, “Talk Dirty”

Pharrell Williams, “Happy”


Best Rock Video

Arctic Monkeys, “Do I Wanna Know?”

Black Keys, “Fever”

Imagine Dragons, “Demons”

Linkin Park, “Until It’s Gone”

Lorde, “Royals”


Artist to Watch, Presented by Taco Bell

5 Seconds of Summer, “She Looks So Perfect”

Charli XCX, “Boom Clap”

Fifth Harmony, “Miss Movin’ On”

Sam Smith, “Stay With Me”

Schoolboy Q, “Man of the Year”


Best Collaboration

Ariana Grande ft. Iggy Azalea, “Problem”

Beyoncé ft. Jay Z, “Drunk In Love”

Chris Brown ft. Lil Wayne and Tyga, “Loyal”

Eminem ft. Rihanna, “The Monster”

Katy Perry ft. Juicy J, “Dark Horse”

Pitbull ft. Kesha, “Timber”


MTV Clubland Award

Calvin Harris, “Summer”

Disclosure, “Grab Her!”

DJ Snake & Lil Jon, “Turn Down For What”

Martin Garrix, “Animals”

Zedd ft. Hayley Williams, “Stay the Night”


Best Video With A Social Message

Angel Haze ft. Sia, “Battle Cry”

Avicii ft. Dan Tyminski, “Hey Brother”

Beyoncé, “Pretty Hurts”

David Guetta, “One Voice”

J. Cole, “Crooked Smile”

Kelly Rowland, “Dirty Laundry”


Best Cinematography

30 Seconds to Mars, “City of Angels”

Arcade Fire, “Afterlife”

Beyoncé, “Pretty Hurts”

Gesaffelstein, “Hate Or Glory”

Lana Del Rey, “West Coast”


Best Editing

Beyoncé, “Pretty Hurts”

Eminem, “Rap God”

Fitz and the Tantrums, “The Walker”

MGMT, “Your Life is a Lie”

Zedd ft. Hayley Williams, “Stay the Night”


Best Choreography

Beyoncé, “Partition”

Jason Derulo ft. 2 Chainz, “Talk Dirty”

Kiesza, “Hideaway”

Michael Jackson ft. Justin Timberlake, “Love Never Felt So Good”

Sia, “Chandelier”

Usher, “Good Kisser”


Best Direction

Beyoncé, “Pretty Hurts”

DJ Snake & Lil Jon, “Turn Down For What”

Eminem ft. Rihanna, “The Monster”

Miley Cyrus, “Wrecking Ball”

OK Go, “The Writing’s On The Wall”


Best Art Direction

Arcade Fire, “Reflektor”

DJ Snake & Lil Jon, “Turn Down For What”

Eminem, “Rap God”

Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX, “Fancy”

Tyler, the Creator, “Tamale”


Best Visual Effects

Disclosure, “Grab Her!”

DJ Snake & Lil Jon, “Turn Down For What”

Eminem, “Rap God”

Jack White, “Lazaretto”

OK Go, “The Writing’s On The Wall”

A CRY FOR HELP FOR MIMI.....

What is going on with MARIAH??? As a music lover. I've listened to the entire album. It was ok. Not the greatest and I can deal with that however, This will be the third album that missed the level of where she should be aiming for. I mean come on You are Mariah Carey meaning when you put an album out. The People are ready. Enough with the hip hop Collaborations you've beat that into the ground. Bring Back The Power Ballads and and The uptempo songs that come in second to your Killer vocals. If you need the time to chill out to relax your vocals we understand that and we will wait. I'm not coming for her but this makes me sad that our divas have to compromise themselves for the sake of attention.... Please.... FIRE EVERYONE AND START OVER FRESH...PLEASE... THAT MEANS STYLIST,PRODUCERS,MANAGERS,FOOD CRAFTS SERVICES, TRUST ME IT WILL WORK FOR YOUR NEW GROWN UP MARIAH ALBUM...JUST SAYING....


-B.

FREEFALL RETURNS....

Are you as excited as I am? I mean it has been forever.. I was excited about the Miami episode ,However it left me kind of scratching my head. So Yes. The series returns April 17th and it's the Perfect timing too since Scandal season is ending early. That's a whole other entry but anyway, With their campaigns for a second season I am very happy to see that we as the fans supported this show which should be on TV in which is their over all goal an effort I am supporting 100% and you should as well.
https://www.facebook.com/FreefallTVSeries

I am interested to see what becomes of Cam,X and Tony. Who does Cam choose? if anyone. Or Ray and Niko where did they go? You see it completely draws you in and I like so many others will be glued to the screen looking for answers.If That's not enough to pull you in... The Cast.. EYECANDY...Now I have my own favorites but I won't say.. But they have also added a few newbies to the bunch. Ugh.. I so wanna do this show.. but again that's another entry... So watch this show.. It's worth it.

Billboard Nominees Are...

Top Artist:
Miley Cyrus
Imagine Dragons
Bruno Mars
Katy Perry
Justin Timberlake

Top New Artist:
Bastille
Capital Cities
Ariana Grande
Lorde
Passenger

Top Male Artist:
Luke Bryan
Drake
Eminem
Bruno Mars
Justin Timberlake

Top Female Artist:
Beyoncé
Miley Cyrus
Lorde
Katy Perry
Rihanna

Top Duo/Group:
Florida Georgia Line
Imagine Dragons
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
One Direction
OneRepublic

Top Billboard 200 Artist:
Beyoncé
Luke Bryan
Eminem
One Direction
Justin Timberlake

Top Hot 100 Artist:
Miley Cyrus
Imagine Dragons
Lorde
Katy Perry
Justin Timberlake

Top Digital Songs Artist:
Miley Cyrus
Imagine Dragons
Lorde
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Katy Perry

Top Radio Songs Artist:
Imagine Dragons
Lorde
Bruno Mars
Katy Perry
Justin Timberlake

Top Touring Artist:
Beyoncé
Bon Jovi
P!nk
Rihanna
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band

Top Social Artist:
Justin Bieber
Miley Cyrus
One Direction
Rihanna
Taylor Swift

Top Streaming Artist:
Miley Cyrus
Imagine Dragons
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Katy Perry
PSY

Top R&B Artist:
Beyoncé
Pharrell Williams
Rihanna
Robin Thicke
Justin Timberlake

Top Rap Artist:
Drake
Eminem
Jay Z
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Pitbull

Top Country Artist:
Luke Bryan
Florida Georgia Line
Darius Rucker
Blake Shelton
Taylor Swift

Top Rock Artist:
Capital Cities
Fall Out Boy
Imagine Dragons
Lorde
Passenger

Top Latin Artist:
Marc Anthony
Gerardo Ortiz
Jenni Rivera
Prince Royce
Romeo Santos

Top Dance/Electronic Artist:
Avicii
Daft Punk
Calvin Harris
Lady Gaga
Zedd

Top Christian Artist:
Mandisa
Skillet
tobyMac
Chris Tomlin
Matthew West

Milestone Award presented by Chevrolet:
Imagine Dragons
John Legend
Luke Bryan
Ellie Goulding
OneRepublic
Carrie Underwood

ALBUM AWARDS

Top Billboard 200 Album:
Beyoncé “Beyoncé”
Luke Bryan “Crash My Party”
Drake “Nothing Was The Same”
Eminem “The Marshall Mathers LP 2” J
ustin Timberlake “The 20/20 Experience”

Top R&B Album:
Beyoncé “Beyoncé”
R. Kelly “Black Panties”
Robin Thicke “Blurred Lines”
Justin Timberlake “The 20/20 Experience” J
ustin Timberlake “The 20/20 Experience (2 of 2)”

Top Rap Album:
J. Cole “Born Sinner”
Drake “Nothing Was The Same”
Eminem “The Marshall Mathers LP 2”
Jay Z “Magna Carta…Holy Grail”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis “The Heist”

Top Country Album:
Garth Brooks “Blame It All On My Roots: Five Decades of Influences”
Luke Bryan “Crash My Party”
Florida Georgia Line “Here’s To The Good Time”
The Robertsons “Duck The Halls: A Robertson Family Christmas”
Blake Shelton “Based On A True Story”

Top Rock Album:
Lana Del Rey “Born To Die”
Fall Out Boy “Save Rock And Roll”
Imagine Dragons “Night Visions”
Lorde “Pure Heroine”
Mumford & Sons “Babel”

Top Latin Album:
Marc Anthony “3.0”
Alejandro Fernandez “Confidencias”
Jenni Rivera “1969- Siempre: En Vivo Desde Monterrey: Parte 1
Prince Royce “Soy El Mismo”
Romeo Santos “Formula: Vol. 2”

Top Dance/Electronic Album:
Avicii “True”
Daft Punk “Random Access Memories”
Lady Gaga “ARTPOP”
Lindsey Stirling “Lindsey Stirling”
Zedd “Clarity”

Top Christian Album:
Alan Jackson “Precious Memories: Volume II”
Skillet “Rise”
Third Day “Miracle”
Chris Tomlin “Burning Lights”
Various Artists “WOW Hits 2014”

SONG AWARDS

Top Hot 100 Song:
Miley Cyrus “Wrecking Ball”
Imagine Dragons “Radioactive”
Lorde “Royals”
Katy Perry “Roar”
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. & Pharrell Williams “Blurred Lines”

Top Digital Song:
Imagine Dragons “Radioactive”
Lorde “Royals”
OneRepublic “Counting Stars”
Katy Perry “Roar”
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. & Pharrell Williams “Blurred Lines”

Top Radio Song:
Avicii “Wake Me Up!”
Lorde “Royals”
Katy Perry “Roar”
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. & Pharrell Williams “Blurred Lines”
Justin Timberlake “Mirrors”

Top Streaming Song (Audio):
Daft Punk Featuring Pharrell Williams “Get Lucky”
Imagine Dragons “Radioactive”
Lorde “Royals”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton “Can’t Hold Us”
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. & Pharrell Williams “Blurred Lines”

Top Streaming Song (Video):
Baauer “Harlem Shake”
Miley Cyrus “We Can’t Stop”
Miley Cyrus “Wrecking Ball”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz “Thrift Shop”
Katy Perry “Roar”












Top R&B Song:
Beyoncé Feat. Jay Z “Drunk In Love”
Drake Featuring Majid Jordan “Hold On, We’re Going Home”
Pharrell Williams “Happy”
Robin Thicke Featuring T.I. & Pharrell Williams “Blurred Lines”
Justin Timberlake Feat. Jay Z “Suit & Tie”

Top Rap Song:
Eminem Featuring Rihanna “The Monster”
Jay Z Featuring Justin Timberlake “Holy Grail”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Ray Dalton “Can’t Hold Us”
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Featuring Wanz “Thrift Shop”
Pitbull Featuring Ke$ha “Timber”

Top Country Song:
Luke Bryan “Crash My Party”
Luke Bryan “That’s My Kind Of Night”
Florida Georgia Line Featuring Nelly “Cruise”
Darius Rucker “Wagon Wheel”
Blake Shelton Featuring Pistol Annies & Friends “Boys ‘Round Here”

Top Rock Song:
Capital Cities “Safe And Sound”
Imagine Dragons “Demons”
Imagine Dragons “Radioactive”
Lorde “Royals”
Passenger “Let Her Go”

Top Latin Song:
Marc Anthony “Vivir Mi Vida”
Daddy Yankee “Limbo”
Enrique Iglesias Featuring Romeo Santos “Loco”
Prince Royce “Darte Un Beso”
Romeo Santos “Propuesta Indecente”

Top Dance/Electronic Song:
Avicii “Wake Me Up!”
Daft Punk Featuring Pharrell Williams “Get Lucky”
Icona Pop Featuring Charlie XCX “I Love It”
Lady Gaga “Applause”
Zedd Featuring Foxes “Clarity”

Top Christian Song:
Building 429 “We Won't Be Shaken”
Mandisa “Overcomer”
Sidewalk Prophets “Help Me Find It”
Chris Tomlin “Whom Shall I Fear (God Of Angel Armies)”
Matthew West “Hello, My Name Is”

Kylie Minogue - Sexercize - Official Video

Kylie Minogue is Back to school you all... "Kiss Me Once" is The Album and it's No.1 on Billboards Dance Charts.. Kylie has been out for over 20 years if you ever look her up I am sure you will be shocked at how many US artist have copied her style over the years. Enjoy and Get familiar with Her... #HOTTIE #UK #POPSTAR #SHOWGIRL #SEXERCISE #20+YEARS

One of the most Under rated songs By her to date Christina Aguilera - You Lost Me

Oscar Nominations are In...

Best Supporting Actor
Barkhad Abdi - Captain Phillips
Radley Cooper - American Hustle
Michael Fassbender - 12 Years A Slave
Jonah Hill - The Wolf of Wall Street
Jared Leto - Dallas Buyers Club

Supporting Actor
Sally Hawkins - Blue Jasmine
Jennifer Lawrence - American Hustle
Lupita Nyong'o - 12 Years a Slag
Julia Roperts - August: Osage County
June Squibb - Nebraska

Original Song
Alone Yet Not Alone - Alone Yet Not Alone
Happy - Despicable Me 2
Let It Go - Frozen
The Moon Song - Her
Ordinary Love - Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Adapted Screenplay
Before Midnight
Captain Phillips
Philomena
12 Years a Slave
The Wolf of Wall Street
Original Screenplay
American Hustle
Blue Jasmine
Dallas Buyers Club
Her
Nebraska

Best Animated Feature Film
The Croods
Despicable Me 2
Ernest & Celestine
Frozen
The Wind Rises

Best Documentary Feature
The Act of Killing
Cutie and the Boxer
Dirty Wars
The Square
20 Feet From Stardom

Best Foreign Language Film
The Broken Circle Breakdown
The Great Beauty
The Hunt
The Missing Picture
Omar

Best Director
David O. Russell - American Hustle
Alfonso Cuaron - Gravity
Alexander Payne - Nebraska
Steve McQueen - 12 Years a Slave
Martin Scorsese - The Wolf of Wall Street

Best Actress
Amy Adams - American Hustle
Cate Blanchett - Blue Jasmine
Sandra Bullock - Gravity
Judi Dench - Philomena
Meryl Streep - August: Osage County

Best Actor
Christian Bale - American Hustle
Bruce Dern - Nebraska
Leonardo DiCaprio - The Wolf of Wall Street
Chiwetel Ejiofor - 12 Years a Slave
Matthew McConaughey - Dallas Buyers Club

Best Picture
American Hustle
Captain Phillips
Dallas Buyers Club
Gravity
Her
Nebraska
Philomena
12 Years a Slave
The Wolf of Wall Street