That’s right, you heard me. I hate you. How DARE you make me pick between The Beatles: Rock Band and Brütal Legend for best soundtrack! This is the hardest decision I have been faced with to date and all I can do is stare at my screen in utter shock. How dare you make me choose! Both have such awesome soundtracks… I mean, you can’t beat the Beatles. But Brütal’s soundtrack was so… so good!
Oh, did I mention that the Spike Video Game Awards (or, VGA as they’re trying to promote it) nominees are now up and ready for voting?
Winter traditionally is awards season, when studios unwrap their shiniest baubles, the prestige films intended to catch the eyes of grownups and Oscar voters. This year, the final quarter offers a jumble sale. There are star vehicles and musicals, movies for teens and toddlers, adventures set in Victorian England and on alien worlds. Here are a dozen titles (opening dates subject to change) that I'm intrigued to see: http://www.startribune.com/entertainment/movies/69918477.html
Btw, take a look at mobile hunter: http://sms-hunter.freehostia.comWinter traditionally is awards season, when studios unwrap their shiniest baubles, the... more
Brandy Sanders of the Kierrah Foundation is amazing.
The first annual Spotlight on Sisters Awards
and fashion show took place at the Taglyan cultrual Center in Hollywood.
It was hosted by actress Kyla Pratt.
The fashion show was coordinated by the dashing Parris Harris.
There were wonderful performances all around including: Ming Freeman,
Arnold G, Sean & John. The
event was graced by various cool guests including
Diana Shaw of LA Focus, Esteban Escobar,
Shawn Carter Petersen, Tionne Williams,
Dr. Maheesha
(a brief glimpse in pictures)
The Kierrah Foundation was started by Brandy & Stan Sanders
to help foster girls after they come of age. http://www.kierrahfoundation.org
Award recipients were: Rickie Byars Beck, Brenda Lee Eager, Treaz’ure Lee, Luenell, Parker McKenna Posey, DJ Spark, Barbara Walden, Tamica Washington-Miller, Sandy Wee, and Cassius Vernon Weathersby.
To recognize filmmakers and film journalists who displayed conspicuous bravery in the pursuit of truth and put Freedom of Speech above all else, including their own personal safety, a special “Courage Under Fire” tribute will be presented by Current Media journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee.
The IDA will honor the best documentary films of the year including:
AFGAN STAR, the timely and moving film following the dramatic stories of four young finalists—two men and two women—as they hazard everything to compete in Afghanistan’s version of American Idol; ANVIL! THE STORY OF ANVIL, the hilarious and unexpectedly moving account of an obscure Canadian metal band’s last-ditch quest for elusive fame and fortune; DIARY OF A TIMES SQUARE THIEF, which documents the search for the writer of a mysterious diary that the filmmaker finds on EBay; FOOD, INC., that lifts the veil on our nation's food industry, exposing the highly mechanized underbelly that's been hidden from the American consumer with the consent of our government's regulatory agencies; and MUGABE AND THE WHITE AFRICAN, the story of Michael Campbell, a tough, humorous 74-year-old fifth-generation white African farmer who withstands land invasions and violence in his stand against Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe’s land seizure program. MUGABE AND THE WHITE AFRICAN participated in IDA’s DocuWeeks program in 2009.
The four nominated short films are: THE DELIAN MODE, an exploration of the life and work of electronic music pioneer Delia Derbyshire; SALT, a journey with photo-artist Murray Fredericks as he tries to capture the heart of the world's most featureless landscape on Lake Eyre, South Australia; SARI'S MOTHER, a mother’s navigation of Iraq’s health-care system in search of care for her son who is dying of AIDS; and THE SOLITARY LIFE OF CRANES, a visual poem–24 hours in life of a city seen through the eyes of crane operators. SALT and THE SOLITARY LIFE OF CRANES participated in IDA’s DocuWeeks program in 2009.
In the Limited Series category, the five nominees are: THE ALZHEIMER'S PROJECT, ARCHITECTURE SCHOOL, IN THEIR BOOTS, TIME FOR SCHOOL and WE SHALL REMAIN. Continuing Series nominees are AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, ICONOCLASTS and POV.
Banqueting House placed the glamorous British Cosmopolitan Ultimate Women of the Year Awards 2009 on 11 th November 2009.
This is an annual Cosmopolitan magazine Awards. This year the honoring is sponsored by Olay and hosted by Fearne Cotton and celebrates the outstanding stories of the nation’s ultimate famous and real-life women.
The nominees for the 2010 People’s Choice Awards were announced in Los Angeles on Tuesday (November 10). Twilight leads with 5 nominations including the nod for ‘Favorite Movie’ and Susan Boyle surprises with a nomination for ‘Breakout Music Artist’.
Every year Glamour magazine honors women who make our world better: in entertainment, business, sports, fashion, science and politics.
This time the glam event was held at NYC’s Carnegie Hall on Monday November 9. L’Oreal Paris was the main sponsor of the awards.2009 Glamour Women of The Year Awards... more
The adorable “Kissed A Girl” singer looked lovely, wearing Marchesa Spring 2010 as she arrived at the O2 World Arena in Berlin, Germany ahead of the 2009 MTV European Music Awards.During the nominations for best urban song, Katy Perry interrupted Kanye West's nomination.I loved how she interrupted Kanyes nominee!!Watch the video after the jump. http://fashionmag.us/celebrity/katy-perry-mtv-european-music-awards-beautiful.htmlThe adorable “Kissed A Girl” singer looked lovely, wearing Marchesa Spring 2010 as... more
Beware of winning awards online from the USCA (United States Commerce Association) - They are in the plaques and awards business. They are not representative of local businesses that have won awards- it's all a scam.
Google the phrase "USCA scam" to see many articles.
There are a lot of companies that have been duped in believing they have won a legitimate award and have been touting it online and in their own Press releases as evidenced here by this Google Search.
Here is a copy of the USCA Awards Letter Email:
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From: Board of Review [mailto:info@uscaawards.com]
Sent: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 1:34 AM
Subject: Your Company Receives 2009 Award
Earlier this year, I sent a notification email to you recognizing that your company had been selected for the 2009 Best of Award.
In recognition of your achievement, a 2009 Best of Your Area Award has been designed for display at your place of business. You may arrange to have your award sent directly to your business by following the simple steps on the 2009 Best of 2009 Award order form. Simply copy and paste this link into your browser to receive your award:
Each year, the US Commerce Association (USCA) identifies companies that we believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and community.
Also, a copy of the press release publicizing the selection of your company has been posted on our website. The USCA hereby grants your company a non-exclusive, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, distribute, and display this press release in any media formats and through any media channels.
An Award Code has been assigned to your company that can be used on our website for quick access to your award information and press release.
Sincerely,
Ashley Carter
Selection Committee Chair
US Commerce AssociationBeware of winning awards online from the USCA (United States Commerce Association) -... more
Q magazine have included Oasis, a band who aren't even a band any more, as the world's best act shortlist for the 2009 Q Awards.
They're in the running for "best act in the world today" against Kings Of Leon, Arctic Monkeys, Coldplay and Muse.
Obviously these things are subjective but are those bands seriously being heralded as the cream of the entire world's music crop?
And how do you even decide who the best band in the world is?
Record sales? Well the Bodyguard soundtrack is the seventh bestselling album ever and the Backstreet Boys' 'Millennium' is 9th so probably best to forget that method.
Awards? Influence?
It's surely got to come down to who your favourite band is. And how many people these days would still say Oasis is theirs?Q magazine have included Oasis, a band who aren't even a band any more, as the world's... more
The Koani Foundation is pleased to announce Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i’s Future has won the 2009 WAVE Video Awards.
“Kukaniloko – Birth Of A Nation” was chosen the winner in the Talk Show – Issues category.
Hosted by the Alliance For Community Media, the Western Access Video Excellence awards are given annually as recognition of the best videos by community media producers.
We’re honored to be this years only winner from Hawai`i.
Don’t miss our brand new show this week with Hawai`i Island resident Jerryl Mauhili. When he looks at land, he sees where others don’t on Voices Of Truth – One-On-One With Hawai`i's Future.
Please share our Free Hawai`i Broadcasting Network e-mails and videos with friends and colleagues. That's how we grow. Mahalo.http://FreeHawaii.Info
The Koani Foundation is pleased to announce Voices Of Truth... more
STOCKHOLM – Sweden’s King Carl Gustav awarded tenor Placido Domingo on Tuesday the biggest prize ever for classical music, endowed by the Birgit Nilsson Foundation, which in its first edition granted the Spaniard $1 million for his “legendary” career.
The gala ceremony, attended by the Swedish monarchs, several government ministers and a crowd of some 800 distinguished guests, was held at the Royal Swedish Opera, where making her debut 63 years ago was the soprano Birgit Nilsson, an icon of the opera who retired from the stage in 1982 and died in 2005.
Before her death the artist endowed the institution with the legacy of these prizes, and specified that the first award should go to the Spanish tenor, though her decision was not announced until February.
Domingo, 68, received the award overcome by emotion and announced that he would use the money to fund a prize in the competition to promote young talents that he founded in 1993, Operalia, for the best interpreter of Wagner and of course for the training of singers and musicians.STOCKHOLM – Sweden’s King Carl Gustav awarded tenor Placido Domingo on Tuesday the... more
The Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF) unveiled the winners of this year’s coveted Meffys awards at a sold out gala dinner in London on June 23rd, 2009The Mobile Entertainment Forum (MEF) unveiled the winners of this year’s coveted... more
When you think 'Artist of the Year' for 2009, who do you think of? Beyonce? Lady Gaga? Taylor Swift? What about...Michael Jackson? The American Music Award Nominations have just been announced and Jackson has 5 nominations, including Artist of the Year. His nomination total trails only Taylor Swift, who had 6. While it is easy to understand this given the public reaction to his death in June, Jackson has not released a major hit record or album in over a decade. Is this a fitting tribute to one of the greatest entertainers of all time, or a shameless attempt to capitalize on the public's ongoing fascination with Michael Jackson?When you think 'Artist of the Year' for 2009, who do you think of? Beyonce? Lady Gaga?... more
"The Twitter campaign for "Next to Normal," much buzzed-about due to its unusually large number of followers for a Broadway show, has picked up an OMMA (Online Media, Marketing and Advertising) Award for online marketing.
The Twitter push for the Rialto tuner, overseen by online specialist Situation Interactive, beat out campaigns for high-profile brands including Coca-Cola, Sprint, HBO and "Star Trek" for the laurel for Excellence in Online Creativity. Kudos are handed out by advertising-centric publication group MediaPost.
The winning campaign for "Normal" involved a retelling of the show's narrative in tweets attributed to the tuner's characters (as penned by book writer Brian Yorkey). Campaign also resulted in the creation of a new song suggested by the show's Twitter followers, to be performed in a special event next month.
The number of Twitter followers for "Normal" currently approaches 800,000, a high tally boosted in part by the fact that the show's campaign has been promoted by Twitter to new users of the online social network.""The Twitter campaign for "Next to Normal," much buzzed-about due to its unusually... more
The cast went home with SEVEN trophies which put Coronation streets 5 to shame! Hollyoaks scooped one and Emmerdale.. oh dear. None.
Eastenders' Stacey Slater, played by the rather hot Lacey Turner took home the best actress award for the fourth year in a row! Janine Butcher and Archie Mitchell were crowned best bitch and bad boy.
This years awards ceremony was held at Sketch in London's West End.The cast went home with SEVEN trophies which put Coronation streets 5 to shame!... more
President Obama delivers the keynote address at the Phoenix Awards Dinner on the last evening of the 39th Annual Legislative Conference of the Congressional Black Caucus.President Obama delivers the keynote address at the Phoenix Awards Dinner on the last... more
The desperate housewives star changed her outfit a staggering SIX times as she co hosted the Alma Awards alongside comedian George Loopez. Alma stands for American Latino Media Arts and is dubbed the "Latin American Oscars"
One of the outfits worn by the sexy 34 year old was a stunning floor length dress that was covered head to toe in Swvorski crystals.
Some folk just don't know the' born!The desperate housewives star changed her outfit a staggering SIX times as she co... more
Stevens converted to the Islamic faith at the height of his fame in December, 1977.
In 1978, Stevens took the name Yusuf Islam. Yusuf is the Arabic rendition of the name Joseph. He stated that he "always loved the name Joseph" and was particularly drawn to the story of Joseph in the Qur'an.
You can hear the story of Joseph in the Holy Quran from here "Surat Yusuf, Number 12"
Philanthropic & humanitarian awards
2003 World Award also known as the "World Social Award" for "humanitarian relief work helping children and victims of war".
2004 Man for Peace Award presented by Mikhail Gorbachev for his "dedication to promote peace, the reconciliation of people and to condemn terrorism", the ceremony was held in Rome, Italy and attended by five Nobel Peace Prize laureates.
(2005) Honorary Doctorate by the University of Gloucestershire for services to education and humanitarian relief.
(2007), Yusuf Islam was awarded the Mediterranean Prize for Peace in Naples, Italy. He received the award "as a result of the work he has done to increase peace in the world".
On 10 July 2007, Honorary doctorate (LLD) by the University of Exeter, in recognition of "his humanitarian work and improving understanding between Islamic and Western cultures".
