Saturday, December 4, 2010

News: Grammy noms., the numbers, health bulletin


Pink has scored the number one song in the nation with "Raise your Glass" according to Billboard's Hot 100. This is the young artist's third number one.

Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has cancelled all of her concerts and appearances until next may due to health problems. She recently underwent surgery in Detroit that was reported to be successful. She is recovering.

In welcome contrast to the zillion "best of" lists that fly around this time of year, The Village Voice is counting down the 20 worst songs of 2010. Starting at #20 ("Rocketeer" by Far East Movement), they are currently up to #16, Lil Wayne's "Paradice". I can't wait to see what will be their number one pick.

The 2011 Grammy Nominations were announced this week. Rapper Eminem led the list with 10 nods including song, record, and album of the year. Next most nominated is newcomer Bruno Mars with seven, followed by Jay-Z, Lady Antebellum, and Lady Gaga with 6 apiece.