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Donna Summer To Be Inducted Posthumously Into Rock Hall
Dec 11, 2012 19:00 EST
Gay icon Donna Summer is among the six artists scheduled to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Gay icon Donna Summer is among the six artists to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum later this year. Summer died at the age of 63 in May after losing a battle with cancer. Summer is best known for her contributions to the disco era. Early hits such as the 17-minute-long dance track Love to Love You Baby, I Feel Love, Bad Girls and On the Radio propelled Summer to the international stage. A born-again Christian, Summer faced controversy in the mid 80s when she was accused of saying that AIDS was a punishment from God for the immoral lifestyle of gays. She denied that she ever made such a comment, saying it was ?a terrible misunderstanding.? ?A couple of the people I write with are gay,? she told gay glossy The Advocate in 1989, ?and they have been ever since I met them. What people want to do with their bodies is their personal preference.? Also scheduled
'Twilight' fans camp out for vampire farewell
Nov 12, 2012 17:08 EST
Thousands of excited "Twilight" fans have been camping out in Los Angeles to await the last episode of the blockbuster saga -- and not even chilly temperatures could cool their vampire passions.
Obama jokes about poor debate at Hollywood fundraiser
Oct 08, 2012 05:09 EDT
President Barack Obama made a thinly-veiled joke at his own expense, acknowledging his poor debate performance against Mitt Romney last week at a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles.
Stars sign on for Whitney Houston tribute
Sep 27, 2012 11:41 EDT
Celine Dion, Jennifer Hudson and Usher are lending their voices to a one-hour US television special honoring Whitney Houston, who died in February at the age of 48, organizers said Thursday.
Thriller 'Homeland' ousts retro 'Mad Men' at Emmys
Sep 24, 2012 07:01 EDT
Terrorism-themed spy thriller "Homeland" ended cult retro show "Mad Men"'s four-year run as best drama at the annual Emmy awards late Sunday, while "Modern Family" retained the best comedy crown.
Emmys for Damian Lewis and Maggie Smith
Sep 24, 2012 05:38 EDT
Damian Lewis and Maggie Smith led a large British delegation who were nominated for Emmy Awards to scoop gongs late on Sunday.
Thriller 'Homeland' dethrones 'Mad Men' at Emmys
Sep 24, 2012 01:12 EDT
Spy thriller "Homeland" won best TV drama at the Emmy awards, ending a four-year unbroken run for retro cult show "Mad Men", while "Modern Family" was named best comedy for the third straight year.
Newcomers aim to knock 'Mad Men' off Emmys throne
Sep 21, 2012 09:13 EDT
Cult retro series "Mad Men" and comedy hit "Modern Family" are Emmys favorites again this weekend -- but a bunch of newcomers could yet produce surprises at US television's annual awards show.
Phillip Phillips wins 'American Idol'
May 24, 2012 00:21 EDT
"American Idol" declared guitar-strumming Phillip Phillips the winner of its 11th season on US television after viewers cast a record 132 million votes.
Kanye West, Adele lead Grammy nods
Dec 01, 2011 07:46 EST
US rapper Kanye West has won the most nominations for next year's Grammys, followed closely by British singer Adele, continuing her awards success despite recent health woes.
Adele, Lady Gaga eye American Music Awards gongs
Nov 18, 2011 21:43 EST
British soul diva Adele hopes to add to her growing collection of prizes at the American Music Awards this weekend, even if she has had to be bow out because of throat problems.
MTV adds social activism category to VMAs
Aug 04, 2011 14:07 EDT
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - MTV on Thursday said it has added a new category highlighting social activism to its popular Video Music Awards show after seeing an influx of artists exploring self-worth and other issues in their music.
Bieber wins 4 AMAs, including artist of year
Nov 22, 2010 06:09 EST
Usher wells with pride at protege Bieber's perfect 4 awards at the AMAs, including top artist. Usher was in tears after losing two awards at the American Music Awards to Justin Bieber, including favorite entertainer of the year, the top AMA honor.
Eminem, Lady Antebellum lead AMA nominations
Nov 21, 2010 18:21 EST
Eminem, Lady Antebellum lead American Music Awards nominations; Bieber, Swift among performers. Justin Bieber was just a kid when Eminem put out his first album. Today, he's still just a kid, but they're on equal footing at Sunday night's American Music Awards in Los Angeles as both vie for the title of entertainer of the year.
Seth Meyers to return as ESPYs host in 2011
Sep 21, 2010 21:12 EDT
`Saturday Night Live' comic Seth Meyers to return as ESPY Awards host in 2011. Seth Meyers is returning to the ESPY Awards as host next year.
Queen Latifah back to host People's Choice Awards
Sep 20, 2010 15:05 EDT
Queen Latifah will continue to rule her domain as 5th-year host of People's Choice Awards. CBS says Queen Latifah will be back again to host "The People's Choice Awards."
Drama series 'Mad Men' wins at Emmy awards
Aug 30, 2010 07:14 EDT
The television series "Mad Men" won the best drama series award at the 62nd annual Emmy Awards late Sunday while "Modern Family" was named the best comedy show.
'Mad Men' crowned at Emmy awards
Aug 30, 2010 03:42 EDT
The television series "Mad Men" won the best drama series award at the 62nd annual Emmy Awards while "Modern Family" dethroned "30 Rock" as the best comedy show.
'Mad Men' crowned at Emmy awards
Aug 30, 2010 02:24 EDT
"Mad Men" kept its crown as the best television drama series at the 62nd annual Emmy Awards while comedy show "Modern Family" dethroned "30 Rock" to establish itself as the best in the genre.
'Mad Men' crowned at Emmy awards
Aug 30, 2010 00:41 EDT
The television drama series "Mad Men" kept its crown as the best drama series at the 62nd annual Emmy Awards, as the comedy show "Modern Family" dethroned "30 Rock" to establish itself as the best in the genre.