The 2017 Billboard Music Awards

Its that's time of the year again, The annual award show we have all been waiting for the 2017 Billboard Awards will be gracing our screens live on ABC on the 21st May 2017 from the T- Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. We can expect huge performances from artist such as Nicki Minaj, Drake, Ed Sheeran, John Legend, Celine Dion, Camila Cabello and many more; along with the anticipated Billboard Award given to all the winners on the night. Nominees include Beyonce, Rihanna, Drake, J. Cole, The Weekend, Dixie Chicks, Justin Bieber, Guns N Roses, The Chainsmokers, Sia, Adele and a whole host of others. Cher will also be taking the crown on the night receiving the Icon Award for her amazing presence and unique flare she has brought to the music industry inspiring many other artists to follow in her footsteps.
We will be covering all the red carpet news, hottest fashion trends and red carpet looks, performances and the nights biggest winners so be sure to tune in and stay locked and note the 21st in your diary's.

New Music Video

Ariana Grande John Legend -Beauty & The Beast
Official Music Video

Ariana Grande & John Legend team up collaborating on a cult classic we all loved growing up taken from one of the biggest Disney movies of all time. "Beauty & The Beast" written by Howard Ashman & Alan Menken was originally performed by Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson for the Beauty & The Beast soundtrack back in 1991; with the new adaptation of the 1991 classic released in cinemas world wide last month, the soundtrack needed fresh blood to execute the memorable and enchanting song. The video opens with an Ariel shot of the mesmerizing castle with Ariana Grande on the castle balcony in a fire red floor length gown singing in the infamous hand held mirror from the film, surrounded by dancers dressed in red with giant rose petals Ariana makes her way to the grand hall where she is greeted by John Legend playing the piano. Belle and the Beast join in on the grand halls festivities as they cascade around the marble floor whilst Ariana & John serenade us with they angelic tones. A magical and fairy tale experience with a modern and revamped sound on the infamous movie soundtrack all ages will enjoy; expect cameos from some familiar faces including Mrs Potts, Chip, Cogsworth and Lumi'ere. 

Best Dressed Of The Week

Last week the celebs were out in full effect dressed to impress wherever they were, Paris, London & New York saw the likes of Kendall Jenner, Cate Blanchett, John Legend & Chrissy Teigen all step out looking flawless; but who do you think should take the crown as the best dressed? take your pick.

Movie Trailer 2017

La La Land 

Official Trailer

With 2017 in full effect and award season underway many movies released the end of 2016 are making huge waves for the new year.  La La Land released early December 2016 is a romantic musical directed by Damien Chazelle, the movie based around characters Mia & Sebastian shows a story of love and perseverance as we follow Mia an aspiring actress and Sebastian a jazz pianist on their journey. The pair form an odd relationship as their constant battle between their dreams and aspirations along with the harsh reality of life clash and become increasingly hard for Mia to endure, as after a failed one woman play she moves from Hollywood (The Land Of Dreams) back home with her parents in Nevada. After the pairs up and downs they meet again in a future life where both are successful and their hard work and dedication has paid off but soon realize their story may not end with both happily in love. The musical features Hollywood's most famous faces including Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend & Rosemarie DeWitt and has already created a huge buzz worldwide as well as raking in $65.1 million dollars thus far and counting. The movie looks to be a huge nominee during 2017's award season so be sure to check it out, a great watch. 

The Grammy Awards 2016

 

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58th Grammy Awards

The 58th Grammy Awards took place last night in Los Angeles California at the Staples Center, hosted by 'LL Cool J' the night was jam packed with event with great performances from 'Kendrick Lamar, Adele, Lady Gaga, Carrie Underwood, Demi Lovato, John legend, Luke Bryan, Meghan Trainor, Tyrese Gibson, Justin Bieber, The Weekend, Stevie Wonder', and many many more. There were some big winners on the night also including 'Ed Sheeran, Mark Rhonson & Bruno Mars, The Weekend' but it was 'Taylor Swift' who walked away with the most awards including album of the year, best pop vocal album and best music video. 

It was The red carpet however that was getting the attention throughout the night some some of the worlds biggest stars gracing us with their presence in some of the hottest ensemble's. The lady of the hour 'Beyonc'e' however who we were all awaiting to touch down on the red carpet did not, proving that just because you do not walk the red carpet does not mean you cant steal the show which in true Queen B form she did and looked stunning. 

Red Carpet 

 

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Nominees/Winners 

Record of the year

Really Love – D’Angelo and the Vanguard
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars - WINNER
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
Blank Space – Taylor Swift
Can’t Feel My Face – the Weeknd

Album of the year

Sound & Color – Alabama Shakes
To Pimp a Butterfly – Kendrick Lamar
Traveller – Chris Stapleton
1989 – Taylor Swift - WINNER
Beauty Behind the Madness – the Weeknd

Song of the year

Alright – Kendrick Lamar
Blank Space – Taylor Swift
Girl Crush – Little Big Town
See You Again – Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran - WINNER

Best new artist

Courtney Barnett
James Bay
Sam Hunt
Tori Kelly
Meghan Trainor - WINNER

Best pop solo performance

Heartbeat Song – Kelly Clarkson
Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran - WINNER
Blank Space – Taylor Swift
Can’t Feel My Face – the Weeknd

Best pop duo/group performance

Ship to Wreck – Florence + The Machine
Sugar – Maroon 5
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars - WINNER
Bad Blood – Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar
See You Again – Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth

Best pop vocal album

Piece By Piece – Kelly Clarkson
How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful – Florence + The Machine
Uptown Special – Mark Ronson
1989 – Taylor Swift - WINNER
Before This World – James Taylor

Best pop solo performance

Heartbeat Song – Kelly Clarkson
Love Me Like You Do – Ellie Goulding
Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran - WINNER
Blank Space – Taylor Swift
Can’t Feel My Face – the Weeknd

Best pop duo/group performance

Ship to Wreck – Florence + The Machine
Sugar – Maroon 5
Uptown Funk – Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars - WINNER
Bad Blood – Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar
See You Again – Wiz Khalifa featuring Charlie Puth

Best pop vocal album

Piece By Piece – Kelly Clarkson
How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful – Florence + The Machine
Uptown Special – Mark Ronson
1989 – Taylor Swift - WINNER
Before This World – James Taylor

Best rock performance

Don’t Wanna Fight – Alabama Shakes – WINNER
What Kind of Man – Florence + the Machine
Something From Nothing – Foo Fighters
Ex’s & Oh’s – Elle King
Moaning Lisa Smile – Wolf Alice

Best metal performance

Identity – August Burns Red
Cirice – Ghost - WINNER!
512 – Lamb Of God
Thank You – Sevendust
Custer – Slipknot

Best rock song

Don’t Wanna Fight – Alabama Shakes - WINNER
Ex’s & Oh’s – Elle King
Hold Back the River – James Bay
Lydia – Highly Suspect
What Kind Of Man – Florence + The Machine

Best rock album

Chaos and the Calm – James Bay
Kintsugi – Death Cab For Cutie
Mister Asylum – Highly Suspect
Drones – Muse – WINNER
.5: The Gray Chapter – Slipknot

Best alternative music album

Sound & Color – Alabama Shakes - WINNER
Vulnicura – Björk
The Waterfall – My Morning Jacket
Currents – Tame Impala
Star Wars – Wilco

Best R&B performance

If I Don’t Have You – Tamar Braxton
Rise Up – Andra Day
Breathing Underwater – Hiatus Kaiyote
Planes – Jeremiah featuring J Cole
Earned It (Fifty Shades Of Grey) – the Weeknd - WINNER

Best R&B song

Coffee – Miguel
Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey) – the Weeknd
Let It Burn - Jazmine Sullivan
Really Love – D’Angelo and the Vanguard - WINNER
Shame – Tyrese

Best urban contemporary album

Ego Death - the Internet
You Should Be Here – Kehlani
Blood – Lianne La Havas
Wildheart – Miguel
Beauty Behind the Madness – the Weeknd - WINNER

Best R&B album

Coming Home – Leon Bridges
Black Messiah – D’Angelo and the Vanguard - WINNER
Cheers to the Fall – Andra Day
Reality Show – Jazmine Sullivan
Forever Charlie – Charlie Wilson

Best rap performance

Apparently – J Cole
Back to Back – Drake
Trap Queen – Fetty Wap
Alright – Kendrick Lamar - WINNER
Truffle Butter – Nicki Minaj featuring Drake & Lil Wayne
All Day – Kanye West featuring Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom and Paul McCartney

Best rap/sung collaboration

One Man Can Change the World – Big Sean featuring Kanye West and John Legend
Glory – Common and John Legend
Classic Man – Jidenna featuring Roman GianArthur
These Walls – Kendrick Lamar featuring Bilal, Anna Wise and Thundercat - WINNER
Only – Nicki Minaj featuring Drake, Lil Wayne and Chris Brown

Best rap song

All Day – Kanye West featuring Theophilus London, Allan Kingdom and Paul McCartney
Alright – Kendrick Lamar - WINNER
Energy – Drake
Glory – Common & John Legend
Trap Queen – Fetty Wap

Best rap album

2014 Forest Hills Drive – J Cole
Compton – Dr Dre
If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late – Drake
To Pimp a Butterfly – Kendrick Lamar - WINNER
The Pinkprint – Nicki Minaj

Best country solo performance

Burning House – Cam
Traveller – Chris Stapleton – WINNER
Little Toy Guns – Carrie Underwood
John Cougar, John Deere, John 3:16 – Keith Urban
Chances Are – Lee Ann Womack

Best country duo/group performance

Stay a Little Longer – Brothers Osborne
If I Needed You – Joey+Rory
The Driver – Charles Kelley, Dierks Bentley and Eric Paslay
Girl Crush – Little Big Town
Lonely Tonight – Blake Shelton featuring Ashley Monroe

Best country song

Chances Are – Lee Ann Womack
Diamond Rings and Old Barstools – Tim McGraw
Girl Crush – Little Big Town - WINNER
Hold My Hand – Brandy Clark
Traveller – Chris Stapleton

Best country album

Montevallo – Sam Hunt
Pain Killer – Little Big Town
The Blade – Ashley Monroe
Pageant Material – Kacey Musgraves
Traveller – Chris Stapleton – WINNER

Best compilation soundtrack for visual media

Empire: Season 1
Fifty Shades of Grey
Glen Campbell: I’ll Be Me
Pitch Perfect 2
Selma

Producer of the year, non-classical

Jeff Bhasker - WINNER!
Dave Cobb
Diplo
Larry Klein
Blake Mills

Best music video

LSD – A$AP Rocky
I Feel Love (Every Million Miles) – The Dead Weather
Alright – Kendrick Lamar
Bad Blood – Taylor Swift featuring Kendrick Lamar - WINNER
Freedom – Pharrell Williams

Best music film

Mr Dynamite: The Rise of James Brown – James Brown
Sonic Highways – Foo Fighters
What Happened, Miss Simone? – Nina Simone
The Wall – Roger Waters
Amy – Amy Winehouse – WINNER