Elton John, Mary J. Blige Challenge the Muppets in Oscar Song Race

December 19, 2011 By Steve Pond 7 weeks ago

A handful of big names will be competing for the Best Song Oscar, but watch out for those little felt figures

  

Amy Winehouse to Be Honored by 'VH1 Divas'

December 15, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 8 weeks ago

Wanda Jackson, Florence Welch and singer's former backup band to perform deceased "Rehab" belter's songs

  

Justin Bieber, Christina Aguilera Join 'American Music Awards' Performers' Slate

October 24, 2011 By Tim Kenneally 15 weeks ago

Kelly Clarkson, Mary J. Blige and Maroon 5 will also play at the Nov. 20 ceremony

  

Team Gaga: Fierce, Mercenary -- and the Lady's in Charge

May 25, 2011 By Johnnie L. Roberts 37 weeks ago

Part 3 in a series -- Lady Gaga's key advisors ferociously safeguard her brand. A look at the players

  

Tom Cruise: Surprisingly Good Singer

April 7, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 44 weeks ago

Exclusive: The "Rock of Ages" director talks about his leading man's vocal chops and the latest addition to the cast, Paul Giamatti

  

Mexican Star Diego Gonzalez Boneta Circling 'Rock of Ages'

March 31, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 45 weeks ago

The 20-year-old was best solo singer nominee in the 2008 Latin MTV Awards

  

Amy Adams Circling Tom Cruise's 'Rock of Ages'

March 24, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 46 weeks ago

Actress would join the actor in Adam Shankman's adaptation of the Broadway musical for New Line

  

Grammys Slammed in NYT for Snubbing Bieber, Eminem

February 20, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 50 weeks ago

Executive Steve Stoute blasts the music recording academy for snubbing culturally relevant artists, even as they invite them to perform

  

Exclusive: Alec Baldwin Offered Role in 'Rock of Ages' -- Is Tom Cruise Next?

December 14, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

The Oscar-nominated "30 Rock" star may play Dennis Dupree in Adam Shankman's musical

  

Mary J. Blige to Play Nina Simone in Biopic

May 13, 2010 By Jeff Sneider 1 year ago

Cynthia Mort will write and direct the $10 million film, which co-stars David Oyelowo as the singer's assistant

  

Essence Birthday Party Launches Grammy Week

January 28, 2010 By Mikey Glazer 2 years ago

Event celebrates Mary J. Blige

  

Academy Announces 63 Song Contenders

December 16, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

U2 and Paul McCartney are listed, but Mary J. Blige's "Precious" song is disqualified

  

The Party's Over: Last Days of Oscar Campaign Bash

November 25, 2009 By Steve Pond 2 years ago

Now awards campaigns comprise mostly trade ads and guild screenings featuring Q&As with the filmmakers.

  

Vienna's Jackson Tribute Moved to London ... Next June

September 11, 2009 By Amy Kaufman 2 years ago

Too many of the show's biggest performers had scheduling conflicts.

  

Blige, Brown (and Jackson) to Top Jackson Tribute Concert

September 9, 2009 By Wrap Staff 2 years ago

Akon, Sister Sledge, Natalie Cole, Angela Bassett also set for Sept. 26 Vienna show.

  

This Time the President Is the Celebrity

January 18, 2009 By Johanna Neuman 3 years ago

So many A-list celebrities are in town for the presidential inauguration of Barack Obama that the Washington Post predicted red-carpet gridlock.