The nominations for the 53rd Grammy Awards were announced yesterday and some of R&B and Hip Hop’s biggest stars were nominated. Eminem takes the title with 10 nominations, Jay Z with 6, John Legend has 5, and Rihanna and Drake with 4 each. Above, Monica, who is nominated for Best R&B Album and Best Female R&B Vocal Performance, shared with MTV News what it was like to be nominated for the first time since 1999.
Category Nominations
Record Of The Year
B.O.B. feat. Bruno Mars “Nothin On’ You”
Eminem feat. Rihanna “Love The Way You Lie”
Cee Lo Green “F*** You”
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys “Empire State Of Mind”
Lady Antebellum “Need You Now”
Album Of The Year
Arcade Fire “The Suburbs”
Eminem “Recovery"
Lady Antebellum “Need You Now”
Lady Gaga “The Fame Monster”
Katy Perry “Teenage Dream”
Song Of The Year
(Awarded to the songwriter, listed in parenthesis)
Ray LaMontagne & The Pariah Dogs “Beg Steal Or Borrow” (Ray LaMontagne)
Cee Lo Green “F*** You” (Cee Lo Green, Philip Lawrence, Bruno Mars)
Miranda Lambert “The House That Built Me” (Tom Douglas & Allen Shamblin)
Eminem and Rihanna “Love The Way You Lie” (Alexander Grant, Holly Hafferman, Marshall Mathers)
Lady Antebellum “Need You Now” (Dave Haywood, Josh Kear, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott)
Best New Artist
Justin Bieber
Drake
Florence & The Machine
Mumford & Sons
Esperanza Spalding
Best Female Pop Vocal Performance
Sara Bareilles “King Of Anything”
Beyonce “Halo” (Live)
Norah Jones “Chasing Pirates”
Lady Gaga “Bad Romance”
Katy Perry “Teenage Dream”
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance
Michael Bublé “Haven’t Met You Yet”
Michael Jackson “This Is It”
Adam Lambert “Whataya Want From Me”
Bruno Mars “Just The Way You Are”
John Mayer “Half Of My Heart”
Best Pop Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
Glee Cast “Don’t Stop Believin’” (Regionals Version)
Maroon 5 “Misery”
Paramore “The Only Exception”
Sade “Babyfather”
Train “Hey, Soul Sister” (Live)
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals
B.o.B, Eminem, Hayley Williams “Airplanes Pt II”
Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal, Konono No 1, Jeff Beck & Oumou Sangare “Imagine”
Elton John & Leon Russell “If It Wasn’t For Bad”
Lady Gaga & Beyoncé “Telephone”
Katy Perry & Snoop Dogg “California Girls”
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance
Faitih Evans “Gone Already”
Fantasia “Bittersweet”
Monica “Everything To Me”
Kelly Price “Tired”
Jazmine Sullivan “Holding You Down (Going In Circles)”
Best Male R&B Vocal Performance
El DeBarge “Second Chance”
Jaheim “Finding My Way Back”
Kem “Why Would You Stay”
Kirk Whalum feat. Musiq Soulchild “We’re Still Friends”
Usher “There Goes My Baby”
Best R&B Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals
Chuck Brown, Jill Scott & Marcus MIller “Love”
Chris Brown & Tank “Take My Time”
Ronald Isley & Aretha Franklin “You’ve Got A Friend”
John Legend & The Roots “Shine”
Sade “Soldier Of Love”
Best Traditional R&B Vocal Performance
R. Kelly “When A Woman Loves”
John Legend & The Roots “Hang On In There”
Calvin Richardson “You’re So Amazing”
Ryan Shaw “In Between”
Betty Wright “Go” (Live)
Best Urban/Alternative Performance
Bilal “Little One”
Cee Lo Green “F*** You”
Carolyn Malachi “Orion”
Janelle Monae & Big Boi “Tightrope”
Eric Roberson “Still”
Best R&B Song
(Awarded to the songwriter, listed in parenthesis)
Fantasia “Bittersweet” (Charles Harmon & Claude Kelly)
Jaheim “Finding My Way Back” (Ivan Barias, Curt Chambers, Carvin Haggins, Jaheim Hoagland, Miguel Jontel)
El DeBarge “Second Chance” (E. Debarge & Mischke)John Legend & The Roots “Shine” (John Stephens)
Kem “Why Would You Stay” (K. Owens)
Best R&B Album
Raheem DeVaughn “The Love & War Masterpeacce”
Fantasia “Back To Me”
Jaheim “Another Round”
John Legend & The Roots “Wake Up!”
Monica “Still Standing”
Best Contemporary R&B Album
Chris Brown “Graffiti”
R. Kelly “Untitled”
Ryan Leslie “Transition”
Janelle Monae “The ArchAndroid”
Usher “Raymond V Raymond”
Best Rap Solo Performance
Drake “Over”
Eminem “Not Afraid”
Ludacris “How Low”
T.I. “I’m Back”
Kanye West “Power”
Best Rap Performance By A Duo Or Group
Big Boi & Cutti “Shutterbugg”
Drake, T.I. & Swizz Beatz “Fancy”
Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz “On To The Next One”
Ludacris & Nicki Minaj “My Chick Bad”
Young Jeezy & Plies “Lose My Mind”
Best Rap/Sung Collaboration
B.O.B & Bruno Mars “Nothin On You”
Chris Brown, Tyga & Kevin McCall “Deuces”
Eminem & Rihanna “Love The Way You Lie”
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys “Empire State Of Mind”
John Legend, The Roots, Melanie Fiona, Common “Wake Up Everybody”
Best Rap Song
(Awarded to the songwriter, listed in parenthesis)
Jay-Z & Alicia Keys “Empire State Of Mind” (Shawn Carter, Angela Hunte, Burt Keyes, Alicia Keys, Jane’t “Jnay” Sewell-Ulepic& Alexander Shuckburgh, Sylvia Robinson)
Eminem & Rihanna “Love The Way You Lie” (Alexander Grant, Holly Hafferman & Marshall Mathers)
Eminem “Not Afraid” (M. Burnett, J. Evans, Marshall Mathers, L. Resto & M. Samuels)
B.O.B. & Bruno Mars “Nothin’ On You” (Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Bruno Mars & Bobby Simmons Jr)
Jay-Z & Swizz Beatz “On To The Next One” (Shawn Carter, J. Chaton & K. Dean, G. Auge, X. De Rosnay)
Best Rap Album
B.o.B “The Adventures Of Bobby Ray”
Drake “Thank Me Later”
Eminem “Recovery”
Jay-Z “The Blueprint 3″
The Roots “How I Got Over”
Best Short Form Music Video
Johnny Cash “Ain’t No Grave / The Johnny Cash Project”
Eminem & Rihanna “Love The Way You Lie”
Gorillaz, Mos Def & Bobby Womack “Stylo”
Cee Lo Green “F*** You”
Lady Gaga “Bad Romance”
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Showing posts with label Monica. Show all posts
R&B singer Monica has decided that she has had enough of Twitter and the malicious comments from some of her followers.
“Hey there. I want to thank all of u who have been so supportive of myself & family for so many years. I hate to say this. But I will no longer be on twitter. I love the fact that I am able to speak to my REAL supporters but it has also become a way for people to do malicious things, when my sole intent was to spread positivity. I love u guys dearly and will find ways to stay in touch. I have dear Friends on twitter & team Monica will make sure u have all information on dates etc.
Again I love u guys but this is better for the protection of my children, my family, fiancé and fans. Too much is being said that I didn’t say and for a person that believes so strongly in being 100 at ALL times. I just can’t do it. I will see all of u guys very soon. I LOVE U …Take care”.
Monica recently got engaged to NBA player Shannon Brown.
Okay. I have to put my two cents in on this.
First, I read what this hating ass person tweeted. Whoever think anything this person said is true is so stupid.
Second, this is why the celebrities don't like getting close with people (fans). Because when they do let people in to show their realness. The haters start backstabbing because they didn't get what they want from them or they know more than what the other fans & what to fell important & start running off at the mouth. Whether its true or not. Shut the hell up. If they wanted everyone to know they will tell us.
Third, if you a fan of someone be that a fan. Be real no matter what the celebrities are going through. They are not perfect. If you think they are then once again I say you are stupid. There is not one person walking the face of this earth that is perfect. I can only think of one that is. His name is Jesus. The celebrities are people just like you and me. They put there pants on one leg at time. Just because they are in the spot light don't mean they want everyone in every part of their life.
So with that said, Monica, I don't think you will be able to stay away from your true loyal fans too long. So we will see you later. We understand that you need a little time for you and your family. Remember you have a lot of people who love you for you. Forget the haters.
Monica graces the cover of Essence magazine’s first “Hot Hair” issue.
Monica is seen showing off a new look: a shorter cut and new blonde highlights.
The special edition will focus on “the unique relationship between African-American women and their hair.” It will provide a variety of hair and beauty needs.
The special edition will focus on “the unique relationship between African-American women and their hair.” It will provide a variety of hair and beauty needs.
Everyone has their own opinion when it comes to what happen with Monica & Rocko & how they feel about each other. Rocko got fed up with the rumors. So on twitter he stated what is real. Here is what he tweeted.
On Tuesday 24th August 2010, @Rocko4Real said:
"I'm gonna address this one time and one time only..@Monicamylife and I are life partners.. We have 2 beautiful kids together and I have the utmost respect for her. But just to set the record str8 her and I broke up October 09.. That's almost a year ago.. Why all of this is still being discussed I have no idea.. I am very happy that Monica has found someone else in which she can be happy with. But I felt the need to address this issue after being informed that my name was mentioned today in a blog in a negative manner. Just to set the record str8 I am a stand up dude. I have morals and live by certain principles and codes. I would not stand for my name to be associated with any of this he say she say immaturity.Moving forward I would appreciate if the media respect my privacy and not mention my name when referring to Monica's present or future personal relationships...I don't have the time nor luxury to be concerned with other peoples lives right now I'm too focused on my own!I'd like to apologize to my twitter fam for the neglect. I've been overwhelmed shooting my debut film thru my new A1 film company and finishing up my sophomore album " 1 of 1" both scheduled for a jan. 2011 release.With that being said I wish everyone the best as I continue to strive to be better !Stay tuned for a big announcement coming from me soon!!!"
"I'm gonna address this one time and one time only..@Monicamylife and I are life partners.. We have 2 beautiful kids together and I have the utmost respect for her. But just to set the record str8 her and I broke up October 09.. That's almost a year ago.. Why all of this is still being discussed I have no idea.. I am very happy that Monica has found someone else in which she can be happy with. But I felt the need to address this issue after being informed that my name was mentioned today in a blog in a negative manner. Just to set the record str8 I am a stand up dude. I have morals and live by certain principles and codes. I would not stand for my name to be associated with any of this he say she say immaturity.Moving forward I would appreciate if the media respect my privacy and not mention my name when referring to Monica's present or future personal relationships...I don't have the time nor luxury to be concerned with other peoples lives right now I'm too focused on my own!I'd like to apologize to my twitter fam for the neglect. I've been overwhelmed shooting my debut film thru my new A1 film company and finishing up my sophomore album " 1 of 1" both scheduled for a jan. 2011 release.With that being said I wish everyone the best as I continue to strive to be better !Stay tuned for a big announcement coming from me soon!!!"
In All Sincerity,Rocko
With that said & do can we move on the something else & leave them alone to their life & raise those handsome boys of theirs.
Ever since Shannon Brown, a Guard for the Los Angeles Lakers, portrayed R&B singer Monica’s love interest in her latest music video, “Love All Over Me,” folks have been speculating on the two’s status as a couple.
Well, speculate no more! Shannon officially confirmed his relationship with Monica over the weekend after he defended her from folks who were calling her a “home-wrecker” via a message posted to Twitter.
Just last week, a report from a certain website who is known for spreading lies and propaganda labeled Mo as a home-wrecker, accusing her of “stealing” Shannon from his girlfriend/baby mama. But according to Brown himself, he and his now ex girlfriend were already broken up before he and his new girlfriend Monica started dating.
So in an effort to set the record straight, Brown posted the following message to his Twitter early Saturday afternoon (Aug 21):
I write this to set the record straight. Media deception makes unfair and false reports of the truth, and it does not bring out the best in ANYONE. Monica is my girlfriend, confidant and a strong successful women that has been though a lot herself but she is in no way, a home wrecker. As a parent, I understand that parenting requires a partnership with my sons mother however the relationship between us fizzled a long time ago. Thus, never leading up to seven years, engagement or even talks of marriage. As parents, we have to continue to raise our son, and as individuals we both deserve happiness. Thank you for the support and God Bless!
Shannon seems like a real stand-up guy and we’re definitely happy for our friend Monica. Looks like she’s got love all over her for real now!!
Trina gets dance lessons from Ciara + Plus hangs out with Monica, Luda, Diamond and others backstage at Hot 107.9's Birthday Bash June 2010
R&B singers Monica and Trey Songz have announced the dates for their upcoming co-headlining fall tour, scheduled to kick off in Los Angeles on August 8th and wrap up on September 16th in New York City. In addition, the tour’s stop at Club Nokia
Speaking on the upcoming tour, dubbed the “Passion, Pain & Pleasure” Tour, Trey Songz said (via press release):
“This has been an amazing year for me. I have toured with Jay-Z
, performed with Stevie Wonder, shot a 10 episode docu-series for BET called ‘My Moment,’ and now I’m preparing to perform at the 2010 BET Awards. This summer I would like to celebrate my success with all my fans, especially my fan club, Trey’s Angels.” The ‘Passion, Pain, & Pleasure Tour’ is not just another show; it will be an up close and personal experience for everyone. Come see me perform your favorite songs live and hear new music from my upcoming album, ‘Passion, Pain, & Pleasure’ for the first time. With the help of one of the best R&B female vocalists out today, my sister Monica, we promise you a night to remember.”
And Monica said:
“I am ecstatic to be a part of a real R&B tour. Trey and I are dedicated to making sure that each night is an experience that is fulfilling to the heart and soul.”
Check out the tour dates below…
AUGUST
6 Shreveport, LA Municipal Auditorium
7 Dallas, TX Nokia Theatre
8 Kansas City, MO Midland Theatre
12 Savannah, GA Johnny Mercer Theatre
13 Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre
14 Birmingham, AL BJCC Concert Hall
15 Memphis, TN Orpheum Theater
19 Louisville, KY Palace Theatre
20 St. Louis, MO Fox Theater
21 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Theater
22 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theater
25 Philadelphia, PA Tower Theater
26 Cleveland, OH State Theatre
27 Baltimore, MD Pier 6
28 Norfolk, VA nTelos Wireless Pavilion
29 Richmond, VA Landmark Theater
SEPTEMBER
2 Cincinatti, OH Aronoff P&G
3 Greensboro, NC War Memorial
4 Washington, DC DAR Constitution Hall
5 Mashantucket, CT MGM Grand @ Foxwoods
9 San Francisco, CA Warfield
10 Las Vegas, NV The Pearl
11, 12 Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia
16, 17 New York, NY Beacon Theatre
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