BET AWARDS '11 MATCHES THE GAME'S DEBUT NUMBERS-7.7 MILLION.

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BET AWARDS '11 is the #1 Awards Show on Cable, Drawing 7.7 Million Total Viewers


FOR THE 2ND YEAR IN A ROW, BET AWARDS '11 DOMINATED TWITTER'S TOP TRENDING TOPICS

AFTER MORE THAN 2.4 MILLION VOTES VIA TEXT AND ONLINE, COCA-COLA VIEWER'S CHOICE AWARD GOES TO CHRIS BROWN

7.7 Million Viewers and 4.5 Million Households Tuned to Watch Host Kevin Hart and Performances and Appearances by LaLa Anthony, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, Diddy-Dirty Money, Drake, Steve Harvey, Alicia Keys, Patti LaBelle, Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj, Tracee Ellis Ross, Malcolm Jamal Warner and Kerry Washington

BRITNEY SPEARS CAN AND WILL WRITE MUSIC FOR SELENA GOMEZ.

AMERICAN PUSSYCAT TO HOST $5 MILLION X FACTOR (USA)

DID CSI GETS BIEBER AS SICK AS HELL?

FAILED DON'T FORGET THE LYRICS PLAYERS, BACKSTREET BOYS TOUR WITH THE NEW KIDS...

CHARLIE SHEEN'S LATEST WHORE CAN SPEAK.

ZAC EFRON,KRISTEN BELL & G4'S SLUT LAUREATE OLIVIA MUNN FIGHT CANCER.





Universal Music Group (UMG) Enters into Long-Term Agreement with 19 Entertainment For 'American Idol'

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- 19 Entertainment and Simon Fuller, creator of 'American Idol,' television's biggest entertainment program for the last nine seasons and one of the most globally recognized entertainment brands, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world's leading music company, today announced a long-term strategic alliance to increase the development, distribution and marketing of 'American Idol's' musical artists. The announcement was made today by Doug Morris, Chairman & Co-Chief Executive Officer of UMG, Lucian Grainge, Co-Chief Executive Officer of UMG, and by Simon Fuller on behalf of 19 Entertainment.


As part of this multi-year agreement, UMG's Interscope Geffen A&M will market, promote and distribute albums globally from 'American Idol's' finalists and winning contestants across a broad array of retail and new media platforms. Recently, 'American Idol' kicked-off auditions for its milestone 10th season as the excitement and renewed interest in the show resulted in over 26,000 hopefuls coming out for their shot at the coveted Idol crown in Nashville and Milwaukee. Upcoming auditions will be held in Louisiana, Texas, New Jersey and California.


Mr. Fuller comments: "With Idol celebrating our 10th season I wanted to inject some new power and weight behind our brand. We have been quietly delivering hits relentlessly for 9 seasons and Lucian Grainge and Jimmy Iovine's (Chairman, Interscope Geffen A&M) ambition, commitment, and determination to push the boundaries and go even further with Idol was very compelling. It is exciting to have the world's biggest show partnered with the world's biggest music company."


"We like delivering hits and new artists," stated Mr. Grainge. "UMG and 'American Idol' is the right combination at the right time. Pairing the renowned expertise of Simon and Jimmy in developing and marketing musical talent creates a truly winning combination that will allow 'Idol's' artists to realize their fullest potential."


Since its debut in 2001, 'America Idol' has been responsible for selling more music than any other TV show in history, with over 100 million units in North America alone and over 120 million songs on iTunes.

WILL I AM DENIES CLAIMS OF BLACK EYED PEAS TERMINATION.

CELEB EARTH SONG TRIBUTE TO MICHEAL JACKSON

MILEY CYRUS HOT & SLEAZY NEW CD- DROPS TODAY.

QUEEN L. HOSTING BET AWARDS FEELS JUST WRIGHT.

Grammy® Award-Winning Musician, Acclaimed Television and Film Actress, Label President, Author and Entrepreneur Queen Latifah to Host the Biggest Night in Entertainment

Multi-Award Winning A-Listers Diddy-Dirty Money, Trey Songz, Nicki Minaj and Drake to Grace the BET Awards '10 Stage Jay-Z Leads the Pack with 5 Individual Nominations, Followed by Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Trey Songz and Melanie Fiona Tied With 4 Each Pop Prince Justin Bieber Gets A Nod for Best New Artist, Newcomer Selena Gomez for the YoungStars Award and the Accomplished Zoe Saldana for Best Actress

"We are thrilled that Queen Latifah is going to host the BET AWARDS '10," commented Stephen Hill, President of Music Programming and Specials, BET Networks. "Her versatility as a performer perfectly matches the dynamism of our show. This will be the perfect 10. Get ready for stirring performances, a surprise that will knock you out and massive quantities of fun; all helmed by 'The Queen.'"


One-woman entertainment conglomerate Queen Latifah is sure to reign supreme as host of this year's BET AWARDS '10. Blessed with style and substance, Queen Latifah is a Grammy® Award-winning musician, television and film actress, label president, author and entrepreneur. On January 4, 2006, she became the first hip hop artist to be crowned with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, has received rave reviews, an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal as Mama Morton in Miramax's "Chicago" as well as a Golden Globe and SAG Award win for her heart wrenching role in "Life Support."


BET AWARDS '10 will recognize the achievements of artists, entertainers and athletes in 19 categories. Front-runner Jay-Z gets 5 individual nominations across multiple categories: Best Male Hip Hop Artist, Best Collaboration, Video of the Year (for which he holds two nominations) and Viewer's Choice. Closely behind are Beyonce (Best Female R&B Artist, Best Collaboration, Video of the Year, Viewer's Choice), Alicia Keys (Best Female R&B Artist, Best Collaboration, Video of the Year, Viewer's Choice), Trey Songz (Best Male R&B Artist, Best Collaboration - 2, Viewer's Choice) and Melanie Fiona (Best Female R&B Artist, Best New Artist, Video of the Year, Centric Award) with 4 each.

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A Latino, McRoberts security guard- at the Oscars (known only as Frank,) ended up helping the wife of actor and current day manager of the Kodak theatre, Jay Thomas.

The night of the big event, the woman's wife was dress impeccably. She got lost and needed to use the bathroom. The guard quickly, told her where to go and how to get back to the proceedings.

At the end of the event, Thomas and his wife walked back by- the metal detector where "Frank" was working. Thomas announced himself to the guard and, re-thanked him for helping his wife.

Weirdly, just an hour prior to this, a white male, Vegas lounge singer type- was thrown out by the cops. As he passed by a male, African American guard said, something about not being thrown out because of drugs.

NICK JONAS JOKINGLY SLAMS ROB DYLAN.

SHAKIRA ATTEMPTS- FLUENT ENGLISH AT OXFORD U.

CHRIS BROWN- ON HIS FUTURE: "THEY STILL LOVE ME..."

SINGER CHRIS BROWN OFFICIALLY CHARGED- WITH BEING A BLACK MAN AND BATTERY CHARGES AGAINST RHIANNA.

JAMIE FOXX WISHES EVERYONE A MERRY CHRISTMAS, DAMN IT!

DECADES LATER, THE MJ VIDEO THRILLER BREAKS ANOTHER RECORD

SEE WHAT BRAD AND THEIR KIDS GET EVERY DAY-ALL NATURAL BRAST MILK, FROM ANGELINA.