Saturday 21 November 2015
Friday 5 December 2014
Beyoncé Becomes Most-Nominated Female in Grammy History
Beyoncé has been nominated for Best Urban Contemporary Album at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards, surpassing Dolly Parton as the most-nominated female in Grammy history with 47 total. According to Billboard, Beyoncé is currently tied with producer David Foster as the seventh most-nominated artist overall. Next year’s Grammy Awards will be broadcast live by CBS on February 8th.
Beyoncé has won 17 Grammys in total. In 2012, she was awarded Best Traditional R&B Performance for her song “Love on Top” and took home 2009’s Best Contemporary R&B Album for her third LP, I Am… Sasha Fierce.
In November, the singer released a “Platinum Edition” of her self-titled 2013 LP, bundling the original album with two new tracks (“7/11” and “Ring Off”), a slew of all-star remixes (featuring Kanye West, Nicki Minaj and Mr. Vegas), music videos, a 2015 mini-calendar, two photo books and a DVD chronicling the massive Mrs. Carter Show World Tour.
Tuesday 2 December 2014
Insurance law firms Locke Lord, Edwards Wildman Palmer to merge
Two prominent insurance defense firms, Locke Lord L.L.P. and Edwards Wildman Palmer L.L.P., on Monday said they plan to merge, effective Jan. 10.
The combined firm will be named Locke Lord Edwards L.L.P. Terms were not disclosed.The creation of a 1,000-lawyer law firm with 23 offices will mean a significant increase in the depth of its insurance and reinsurance teams, among other industry sectors, the firms said in statement.Dallas-based Locke Lord states on its website that it counsels clients and tries cases across the property, casualty, life and health insurance industries, and that its clients include insurers, brokers, managing general agencies, third-party administrators, premium finance companies, trade associations, insurance investors, public and private rise risk pooling mechanisms and guaranty funds.Boston-based Edwards Wildman states on its website that the 75 lawyers in its insurance and reinsurance department represent clients in a full range of corporate, coverage, regulatory, litigation, arbitration claims and insolvency matters.Lord Locke was established in 1891, while Edward Wildman traces its roots back to 1880, according to the statement.
Saturday 29 November 2014
Sunday 23 November 2014
Saturday 22 November 2014
Eminem Raps About Raping Iggy Azalea, Aussie Singer Responds: 'I'm Bored of the Old Men Threatening Young Women'
Eminem has gained yet another enemy. The entertainer rapped about raping Iggy Azalea in his new song “Vegas” that leaked this week — and she’s not happy about it. The Australian rapper took to Twitter on Thursday, Nov. 20, to respond to the cringe-worthy,controversial lyrics.
"I’m bored of the old men threatening young women as entertainment trend and much more interested in the young women getting $ trend. zzzz," the 24-year-old "Fancy" singer tweeted.
"It’s especially awkward because my 14 year old brother is the biggest eminem fan and now the artist he admired says he wants to rape me. nice!" she continued. "Women in music have the bigger balls anyhow we endure much more harassment and critic."
In his new track, Eminem appears to tell Azalea to put away her rape whistle. “Unless you’re Nicki [Minaj]/grab you by the wrist let’s ski/so what’s it gonna be/put that s—t away Iggy/You don’t wanna blow that rape whistle on me,” the song goes.
The lyrics come just days after Eminem threatened to punch Lana Del Rey in the face in his freestyle rap video “SHADYXV – THE CXVPHER” off his upcoming Shady XVcompilation album.
Thursday 20 November 2014
Motown Singer Jimmy Ruffin Dies at Age 78
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Ruffin, the Motown singer whose hits include “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” and “Hold on to My Love,” died Monday in a Las Vegas hospital. He was 78.
Philicia Ruffin and Jimmy Lee Ruffin Jr., the late singer’s children, confirmed Wednesday that Ruffin had died. There were no details about the cause of death.
Ruffin was the older brother of Temptations lead singer David Ruffin, who died in 1991 at age 50.
"Jimmy Ruffin was a rare type of man who left his mark on the music industry. My family in its entirety is extremely upset over his death. He will truly be missed," a statement from Philicia Ruffin and the Ruffin family said. "We will treasure the many fond and wonderful memories we all have of him."
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