Beastie Boys will be honored as Webby Artists of the Year at The 11th Annual Webby Awards on June 5th in New York City, organizers announced today. The group will be recognized for the 2006 concert film, “Awesome, I F***ing Shot That.”
The film was taped by audience members using hand-held cameras that the Beastie Boys provided them with.
London-born 23-year-old rapper Sway is to be honoured at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Hip-Hop awards.
The rapper was voted best UK act by MTV Base viewers and BBC 1Xtra listeners in the UK as well as nominated for this year’s Mercury music prize.
“I’m over the moon,” he told 1Xtra. “It’s a massive opportunity for me and hip-hop in the UK in general.”
Sway first came to attention in 2005 when he won a best hip-hop award at the Mobos before he had released an album.
The rapper, who had put out mixtapes showcasing his humorous rap style, beat competition from US superstars such as 50 Cent and The Game.
He released his debut album, This Is My Demo, on his own label earlier this year.
Atlanta rapper T.I. has topped all other artists with eight nominations for the upcoming first-ever (BET) Black Entertainment Television Hip-Hop Awards.
Following behind T.I. in nominations was Busta Rhymes, who received six nods, Chamillionaire with his five nominations and Yung Joc and Lupe Fiasco with four selections a piece.
BET Networks exec Stephen Hill said that the Nov. 12 ceremony at Atlanta’s Fox Theater, will air three days later.
NEW YORK, Oct. 3 — Former “VH1 Hip Hop Honors” honorees Salt, Pepa and Spinderella will host this year’s red carpet and backstage interviews at “VH1 Hip Hop Honors.” For the first time in VH1′s history, pre- show event footage will be seen exclusively on VSPOT, VH1′s broadband
channel.
Red carpet interviews and backstage footage will be available on VSPOT at https://hiphop.vh1.com beginning at 6PM ET on October 17. Hosted by Ice T, the third annual “VH1 Hip Hop Honors” honoring the music and influence of Ice Cube, Wu-Tang Clan, Afrika Bambaataa, Russell Simmons, MC Lyte, Rakim, Beastie Boys, and Eazy E. will be broadcast on VH1 at 9PM ET/PT that day.
Additionally, for the month of October, VH1′s digital properties – VSPOT and VH1 Mobile – will remix your hip hop digital experience with extensive and exclusive hip hop-focused content in celebration of “VH1 Hip Hop Honors.” VH1 Classic and VH1 Soul will also air special programs dedicated to hip hop throughout October.
VH1 pays homage to the hip hop pioneers and luminaries who transformed the genre into a true cultural phenomenon with the third annual “VH1 Hip Hop Honors,” premiering Tuesday, October 17 at 9PM ET/PT. The music and influence of each of the honorees will be recognized through performances by classic artists in collaboration with today’s hottest new talent. Hosted by Ice T, this year’s celebration will honor Ice Cube, Wu-Tang Clan, Afrika Bambaataa, Russell Simmons, MC Lyte, Rakim, Beastie Boys and Eazy E. With the exception of Russell Simmons, Afrika Bambaataa and Eazy E, all the honorees are set to take the stage and showcase their legendary talent, along with Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Bootsy Collins, Shawna, Lil Eazy-E, Black Ice, Lil Kim, Diddy, Fat Joe, Lil Jon, Da Brat, Xzibit, Talib Kweli, Remy Ma, Q-Tip, Common, The Roots, George Clinton, Young Jeezy, Erykah Badu and KRS-One.
Hosted by Ice T, “VH1 Hip Hop Honors” will be taped at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on October 7 and will include appearances by Outkast, Tracy Morgan and Mike Epps. Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson of the Roots will be this year’s musical director.
For more information go to https://hiphop.vh1.com and check out interactive honoree profiles, exclusive programming, show information and more.
Seattle’s Mayor Greg Nickels will be hosting the Mayor’s Awards for Excellence in Hip-Hop. The event is set to take place on October 7th with the reception beginning at 5 and the ceremony beginning from 6pm to 9pm at the City Hall located on 600 Fourth Ave.
The awards with honor those in the local hip-hop community as well as those delivering community service and entrepreneurial achievement. The event will include performances by local artists and national star Silk and a special address from Boyz II Men’s Shawn Stockman.
The tickets are priced between $10-$25. Anyone looking to make reservations should call 206-271-1733 or email events(at)musicaentertainment.com. Poceeds will go towards First Space which is a school for homeless youth.
Rapper/Actor Redman will be hosting this year’s 6th annual High Times Stony Awards in New York along with co-host comedian Doug Benson (“The Marijuana-Logues,” V-H1′s “Best Week Ever”).
The Stony Awards celebrate the highest and stoniest movies and TV shows of the past year and will be on October 24 at B.B. King’s. Awards are given out in twenty-one categories including Best Pot Scene in a movie, Best Reality TV series and Stoner of the Year among others.
This year’s nominees include “Weeds,” “Entourage,” “A Scanner Darkly,” “Real Time with Bill Maher” and “Grandma’s Boy.”
Following the show Redman will be performing a live “after-party” set.
Nominees expected to attend, as well as presenters, will be announced in the weeks leading up to the awards. Fans can vote on several of the categories and view a complete list of the nominees by logging on to High Times’ website.
STONYS SCHEDULE
7 pm: doors open, DJ set
9-11 pm: Stony Awards show
11:15 pm-12:30 am: musical performances by Redman & Herbal Nation
TICKETS
General tickets: $30 in advance, $40 day of show
VIP tickets: $150
This guarantees seating in the VIP area, two free drinks, a swag bag including the 2007 HIGH TIMES calendar, free entrance to the Stonys pre-party on Oct. 23 and after-party on Oct. 24.
https://www.hightimes.com/ht/home/index.php?page=stonys
Memphis native Mr. Sexyback himself, Justin Timberlake will be the host for this year’s MTV Europe Music Awards. The singer is also slated to perform live at the ceremony, along with a number of other acts including the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Nelly Furtado and British band Muse.
Justin states that he’s very excited about being the host this year. He’s actually working on a number of ideas with MTV at the present time and has some new parts for the show. “We’re going to take over the city!”, says Justin.
Justin Timberlake is currently nominated for two awards, “Best Male” and “Best Pop Act”, and is currently bumping heads with Robbie Williams for the two awards.
The ceremony will take place in Copenhagen, Denmark, on November 2 and will be aired on MTV live.
Some of the other artists nominated include Kanye West, Pharrell, Sean Paul, Beyoncé, Black Eyed Peas, Pussycat Dolls, Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, P. Diddy, Rihanna, Mary J. Blidge, Outkast, Pink, etc.
Mariah “Mimi” Carey was looking like she’d never make a comeback on the charts with her last album, but ever since her release of The Emancipation of Mimi, she’s killing off all who dare tries to touch her.
So far she’s been receiving nods from everyone and racking up on a number of music awards and is expected to receive even more awards with one being this year’s American Music Awards which will be held November 21.
Last year Mariah Carey led the ceremony with four nominations, but eventually ended up with one of the four awards. This year Mariah is nominated for favorite Soul/R&B female artists, favorite Pop/Rock Female and favorite Pop/Rock album.
Inaddition to Mariah being nominated, also singer turned actor Jamie Foxx, the Pussycat Dolls, and Queen of Hip Hop Mary J Blidge are up for awards.
If you missed the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards, which was in New York, August 31, 2006, then you missed a very sexy body-clenching performance by singer Beyonce Knowles.
Starting out wearing a full-length trenchcoat, Beyonce performed a hip-hop dance routine with 10 lookalikes afterwards revealing this sexy outfit underneath.
Her performance was followed by a standing ovation from the audience.
Lil Kim (Kimberly Jones) will be one of many to perform at the 3rd annual “VH1 Hip Hop Honors” on Tuesday, October 17 at 9PM. The awards will be hosted by no other than the once infamous bad boy Ice T.
Lil Kim will be one of many acts to honor the hip hop pioneers, with her performance honoring female rap veteran MC Lyte whereas she will be performing “Lyte As A Rock.”
The “VH1 Hip Hop Honors” awards is focused on recognizing the hip hop pioneers who helped shape and mold what it was and still is today. Each of the honorees will be recognized through performances by today’s hottest new and upcoming talent.
This year’s VH1 awards will honor Ice Cube,Wu-Tang Clan, Afrika Bambaataa, Russell Simmons, MC Lyte, Rakim, Beastie Boys and Eazy E.