Beyonce Predicted to Sweep the Grammies
Friday, December 4th, 2009Ah yes, when you reach this level of fabulosity, almost nothing is impossible. And Beyonce is here seen returning to her London hotel with hubby Jay Z after attending a party hosted by the fabulous Rihanna at Mahiki nightclub last month. This is one starlet who doesn’t get snapped too much in the public eye, and she likes to keep it that way. This probably has more than a little to do with the fact that she is quickly becoming, or has become, one of the most highly sought after musicians of our time. And so she should because it is only raw talent that can earn her the A list status and the sweeping 10, yes count them, TEN, nominations for January’s Grammy extravaganza. And she is not the only humble pie eater to acknowledge that that doesn’t happen to just anybody. Though we have Taylor Swift climbing the ladder right behind her with 8 noms, the only thing we CAN predict right now is that this year’s Grammy’s are going to be hot and wildly entertaining.The ‘Halo’ singer and Taylor Swift – who has been recognised in eight categories – were revealed as the most nominated artists at the Grammy Nominations Concert Live! yesterday, with both stars up for the coveted Record, Song and Album of the Year prizes. And when you hear of one person taking 10 nominations, the rest kind of pale in comparison, don’t they? Kanye West, soul singer Maxwell and ‘I Gotta Feeling’ stars Black Eyed Peas all received six nominations, while Beyonce’s husband Jay-Z, French DJ David Guetta and ‘Poker Face’ star Lady Gaga are up for five awards. Joining Beyonce and Taylor in the biggest three categories is Lady Gaga, for her album ‘The Fame’ and single ‘Poker Face’, while Black Eyed Peas were nominated for Album of the Year for ‘The E.N.D.’ and Record of the year for ‘I Gotta Feeling’, while Kings of Leon made the list for Record of the Year and Song of the Year, both for ‘Use Somebody’. Dave Matthews Band’s ‘Big Whiskey And The Groogrux King’ was the final nomination for Album of the Year, while the Song of the Year nominations was rounded off by Maxwell with ‘Pretty Wings’. Performers at Wednesday night’s nominations concert, which was held at Los Angeles’ Club Nokia, included Black Eyed Peas, Maxwell – who played a rendition of the late Michael Jackson’s song ‘The Lady in My Life’ and Jonas Brothers star Nick Jonas, who was making his debut with side project The Administration.
The 52nd annual Grammy Awards will take place on January 31 in Los Angeles and will include the following nominations:
Album of the Year:
‘I Am?Sasha Fierce’, Beyonce Knowles
‘The E.N.D.’, The Black Eyed Peas
‘The Fame’, Lady Gaga
‘Big Whiskey And The Groogrux King’, Dave Matthews Band
‘Fearless’, Taylor Swift
Record of the Year:
‘Halo’, Beyonc Knowles
‘I Gotta Feeling’, The Black Eyed Peas
‘Use Somebody’, Kings Of Leon
‘Poker Face’, Lady Gaga
‘You Belong With Me’, Taylor Swift
Song of the Year:
‘Poker Face’, Lady Gaga
‘Pretty Wings’, Maxwell
‘Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)’, Beyonce Knowles
‘Use Somebody’, Kings Of Leon
‘You Belong With Me’, Taylor Swift
Best New Artist:
Zac Brown Band
Keri Hilson
MGMT
Silversun Pickups
The Ting Tings
Best Female Vocal Pop Performance:
‘Hometown Glory’, Adele
‘Halo’, Beyonce Knowles
‘Hot N Cold’, Katy Perry
‘Sober’, Pink
‘You Belong With Me’, Taylor Swift
Best Male Pop Vocal Performance:
‘This Time’, John Legend’
‘Love You’, Maxwell
‘Make It Mine’, Jason Mraz
‘If You Don’t Know Me By Now’, Seal
‘All About the Love Again’, Stevie Wonder
Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals:
‘Sea of Heartbreak’, Rosanne Cash and Bruce Springsteen
‘Love Sex Magic’, Ciara and Justin Timberlake
‘Lucky’, Jason Mraz and Colbie Caillat
‘Baby, It’s Cold Outside’, Willie Nelson and Norah Jones
‘Breathe’, Taylor Swift and Colbie Caillat
Best Pop Vocal Album:
‘The E.N.D.’ the Black Eyed Peas
‘Breakthrough’, Colbie Caillat
‘All I Ever Wanted’,Kelly Clarkson
‘The Fray’, The Fray
‘Funhouse’, Pink
Best Dance Recording:
‘Boom Boom Pow’, The Black Eyed Peas
Photograph: PacificCoastNews.com**



