The BRIT Awards 2016: Winners (Full List)

The 2016 BRIT Awards was truly an interesting one this year to say the least, held today at London's O2 Arena - Wednesday, 24th February, the BRIT Awards had already stirred up conversation before it even came on live TV. The award show received a lot of back lash from members of the public for lack of diversity and people expressed their point of views and opinions as they trended ‘#BRITSsoWhite’ on Twitter.

The BRITs saw the likes of Coldplay, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Drake, Little Mix and Adele all perform, whilst Craig David, Lianne La Havas, Cheryl, Major Lazer and others all presented awards.

A tribute to British icon, David Bowie who we lost last month was led by Annie Lennox and close friend to Bowie - Gary Oldman shared his friend's final words, which were “music has been my doorway of perception and the house that I live in”, as he received Bowie's ‘Icon Award’ posthumously.

David Bowie's former band played a medley of hits and shortly after, singer Lorde joined them on stage to perform ‘Life on Mars?’ in his honour. 

There was a long list of winners at tonight's award ceremony, including Adele who went home with the most awards of the night, such as ‘Best British Album’ for ‘25’. Adele publicly offered her support to Kesha (who is currently facing a nasty lawsuit with manager, Dr Luke) as she picked up one of her awards by saying: “I'd also like to take this moment to publicly support Kesha”. Definitely a noteworthy moment.

One Direction won‘Best British Video’ for ‘Drag Me Down’, while Justin Bieber bagged the ‘International Male Solo Artist’ award presented by past collaborators Major Lazer.

Years and Years whom a lot of people were rooting for lost out to Catfish and The Bottlemen in the ‘British Breakthrough Act’ category. Of course Coldplay went home with an award ‘British Group’.

For the full list of winners from tonight's ceremony, click “read more”...

Manny Norte and Amplify Dot Announced As Hosts of The Rated Awards, Little Simz Confirmed to Perform

Previously announced to be performing at the awards are Kano, Ghetts and Bonkaz - and now Little Simz has been added to the line-up too! After a hugely successful past 12 months, which has included being tipped as 'the illest doing it right now', by none of than Kendrick Lamar, Simz is an incredibly exciting addition to the line-up.

Capital Xtra DJ, Manny Norte and Radio 1Xtra's Amplify Dot will be hosting the first ever Rated Awards to be held next week on Thursday 17th September. There is also set to be a number of other surprise guests on the night.

JME leads  the way with nominations in four categories, whilst rappers Krept & Konan are close behind with three nods. Head over to www.ratedawards.com to find out who's nominated for what and to cast your vote.

KA & GRM Daily Present The ‘Rated’ Awards

KA and GRM Daily proudly present the Rated Awards, a brand new music award ceremony to celebrate and recognise the best of British urban talent. Nice!

Read the official press release on the Rated Awards including confirmed acts that will take to the stage...

All award categories and full nominations will be announced on 17th August, the same day that voting opens. Fans will need to head over to www.ratedawards.com and vote for their winners. All entrants over 8 will also get automatically entered into a competition to win tickets to the star studded event held on September 17th at the Clapham Grand. The awards will see the who's who of urban music descend into Clapham, promising to be on of the most important nights in the urban music calender.

Already confirmed to perform at the awards, stalwarts of the scene - Kano and Ghetts plus newcomers Fekky and Bonkaz, with a whole host of other artists still to be release. There's also set to be special guest appearances, exclusive collaborations, award hosts, and presenters all to be announced in the coming weeks.

2014 BET Awards: Winners [Full List]

On Sunday evening in Los Angeles at the Nokia Center, the 2014 BET Awards took place and boy, was it eventful. Stars graced the red carpet in their best dressed, whilst there were pre-show performances from Tinashe, French Montana, Rick Ross, Meek Mill and DJ Khaled to name a few. 

Model/stylist Karrueche Tran hosted the official BET Digital live stream and done an okay job especially as it was her first time, and as she's not a presenter. The night was hosted by comedian/actor Chris Rock he kept guests entertained all night with his jokes and banter, some of which I hope no one found offensive - especially Rick Ross. And just like the Oscar awards he took a leaf out of Ellen Degeneres book and handed out food, this time not pizza but the popular Roscoe's Chicken and Waffles.

Chris Brown, Pharrell, Missy Elliott, Nicki Minaj, all performed on the night - with powerful couple Beyoncé and Jay Z closing the night with a pre-recorded performance of ‘Partition’ accompanied with a whole new opening verse from Jay, as they are currently on their ‘On The Run’ tour across the States.

Beyoncé, Pharrell and newcomer - August Alsina all won big at the awards as they bagged two awards each. Kerry Washington lost out to Lupita Nyong'o who won 'Best Actress' and first time nominees - African act Davido, and UK duo Krept and Konan won 'Best International Act' in their respected categories.

Congratulations to all those nominated, and those who won! Check the full list of winners below!

2014 BET Awards: Nominees [Full List]

Earlier on today, the official 2014 BET Awards nominations were announced and we've got who's nominated for what! It comes as no surprise that power couple Beyoncé and Jay Z lead with four nominations each, with rapper - Drake having three, along with Pharell, Chris Brown and newcomer - August Alsina.

Other nominees included are first timers - Lupita Nyongo, Davido, Krept & Konan and actor - Michael B. Jordan who all got nominated in their respected categories. The award show is just right around the corner as well, with it airing on June 29 - we can only wonder who'll take what home! 

Read what BET's Stephen Hill had to say about the award show this year...

“This year’s nominees represent the best of the culture,” Stephen Hill, BET’s President of Music Programming and Specials, said. “It’s great to see our talented new artist’s right alongside our more beloved ones with long careers. We appreciate our BET Awards nomination committee, over 300 strong, for their efforts and congratulate all the nominees.”

Take a look at who got nominated for what. Did your fav bag a nomination?

BRIT Awards 2014: Nominees

On February 19, 2014 at London's O2 Arena the 2014 BRIT Awards will take place and see performances from the like of: Bruno Mars, Katy Perry, Bastille, Rudimental, Arctic Monkey and more. With already one winner announced, Mr Sam Smith for Critics' Choice against Ella Eyre and Chloe Howl - we can only wait and see until then who wins what. 

Check out the full list of nominees after the jump and hope your fav got nominated! *fingers crossed*

2013 BET Hip Hop Awards: Live Performances

ScHoolBoy Q, Kendrick Lamar and Jay Rock

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Meek Mill

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2 Chainz, Mannie Fresh and Juvenile

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Future, DJ Khaled and Rick Ross

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French Montana, Diddy, Snoop Dogg and Rick Ross

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Yo Gotti, Rocko Da Don and Rich Homie Quan

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Bone Thugs N Harmony

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2013 BET Hip Hop Awards: Cyphers

TDE: ScHoolBoyQ, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul, Isaiah Rashad and Kendrick Lamar

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Slaughterhouse: Joell Ortiz, Crooked I, Royce Da 5' 9" and Joe Budden

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A$AP Mob: A$A Ferg, A$AP Twelvy, A$AP Nast, A$AP Ant and A$AP Rocky

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Action Bronson, Starlife Breezy, Travi$ Scott, Tiffany Foxx and Lil Kim

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Wax, Rapsody, Emis Killa, Rittz and Jon Connor

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Real Husbands of Hollywood: J.B Smoove, Duane Martin, Boris Kodjoe, Nick Cannon, Nelly and Kevin Hart

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2013 MOBO Awards: Nominations

Check out the full list of nominees below...

Best Newcomer in association with HTC

Daley

Elli Ingam

Etta Bond

Fuse ODG

Jacob Banks

Jahmene Douglas

Krept and Konan

Sam Smith

Shakka

Stylo G

Best Male Act

Disclosure

Naughty Boy

Rudimental

Wiley

Wretch 32

Best Female Act in association with Tresor Paris

Jessie J

Jessie Ware

Laura Mvula

Lianne La Havas

Rita Ora

Best Video in association with SBTV

AlunaGeorge - Attracting Flies

Dizzie Rascal - Bassline Junkie

Fuse ODG ft. Wyclef - Antenna

Laura Mvula - Green Garden

Naughty Boy ft. Sam Smith - La La La

Rizzle Kicks - Lost Generation

Best UK Hip Hop/Grime Act 

Akala, K Koke, Tinie Tempah, Wiley, Wretch 32

Best Album

Angel - About Time

Disclosure - Settle

Laura Mvula - Sing to the Moon

Rudimental - Home

Wiley - Ascent

Best R&B/Soul Act

Angel, Daley, Jessie Ware, Laura Mvula, Lianne La Havas

Best Song in association with PRS for Music

Disclosure ft. AlunaGeorge - White Noise

Naughty Boy - La La La 

Rudimental ft. Ella Eyre - Waiting All Night

Wiley ft. Chip - Reloaded

Wretch 32 ft. Shakka - Black Out

Best International Act

Ciara

Iggy Azalea

J.Cole

Jason Derulo

Jay Z

Justin Timberlake

Kanye West

Kendrick Lamar

Miguel

Robin Thicke

Best African Act

Atumpan

Bombino

Fuse ODG

Ice Prince

Liquideep

Mafikizolo

Seun Kuti

Spoek Mathambo

Tiwa Savage

Wizkid

Best Reggae Act

Mavado

Popcaan

Sean Paul

Stylo G

Tarrus Riley

Best Jazz Act

Sons of Kemet

Courtney Pine

Soweto Kinch

Jazz Jamaica

Lineage

Best Gospel Act

Guvna B

El-Marfex

Lurine Cato

IDMC

Sandra Godley

Go online to vote for who you want to win HERE: http://mobo.com/voting2013

2013 MOBO Awards: Nominations Party

Tuesday the MOBO Awards held their annual nomination party and I was in attendance. Weeks prior to the nomination party - I was chosen to be part of this years music panel, alongside some other big names in the music industry in the UK. We had to sit and discuss who got nominated - including their chart success from September 1, 2012 - August 26, 2013. Some of who we chose made the final list, some never. But the experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity, and it was good to see how artists were chosen to be nominated. 

Kanya King and Mobolaji at the MOBO music panel nomination meet - in August.

Tuesday evening commenced with the red carpet, and drinks on arrival. Jessie J, Naughty Boy, Emeli Sande, So Solid Crew and more were all in attendance So Solid Crew opened up the show with a performance of their classic single '21 Seconds' before presenter Sarah-Jane took to the stage to present, later on Kanya King blessing us with a few words. MOBO Unsung winners Insight sang their own rendition of Emeli Sande's 'My Kind of Love', as well as Jahmene Douglas who sang Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black' with a special acoustic session.

 Check out the pics from Tuesday nights event - and see who I got to meet on the night below...

MOBO Awards cupcake and cake stand. The cakes were delicious!

Having fun at the photo-booth with my friend Sarah.

 

Rapper Cashtastic and Mobolaji | Mobolaji, So Solid Crew's Romeo and friend

Afrobeat artists Dizzy Vocal Chameleon | Dr Sid 

 

Mobolaji and Mega Man of So Solid Crew | Mobolaji - PHOTO OP!

Krept (Play Dirty) was also in attendance | Sarah and Harvey from So Solid Crew

Sarah, Misha B and Mobolaji | Mobolaji and DJ Melody Kane (SB.TV's official DJ)

Look out for the next blog post of who got nominated for what!

2013 MTV Music Video Awards: Red Carpet

Danity Kane

It was lights, camera, action last night at the Barclays Brooklyn Center. From Will Smith and his kids Willow and Jaden to even the Queen Bee - Lil Kim gracing the red carpet and Miley Cyrus twerking on stage, it was surely a night to remember for the MTV Music Video Awards this year. Danity Kane made a guest appearance as they announced their comeback, and new single 'Rage' - all hit the red carpet apart from D.Woods who will not be part of the reunion.

2 Chainz, Drake, Ciara, Future, Rita Ora, Big Sean, A$AP Rocky, Robin Thicke and MORE! Check out who was HOT and who was NOT in the rest of the pics - when you click on the link below!

BET Awards 2013: Nominations!

Another year, another BET Awards! And I have the FULL list of nominations for this years award show! With Drake being nominated for 12 awards this year and Kendrick Lamar and 2 Chainz both nominated for eight awards this year.

UK singer Emeli Sandé has also been nominated for "Best International Act: U.K." the singer has been conquering all over the States recently and her album even went to #4 on the US Top R&B/Hip Hop Charts.

Chris Tucker is the host of this years BET Awards - so non-stop comedy! And Chris Brown and R.Kelly will perform at this years awards show? Apparently so!

Check out the FULL list of nominations this year inside! Including Tamar Braxton, Kendrick Lamar, Chris Brown, Justin Timberlake, Drake, 2 Chainz and sooo much more!

Brit Awards 2013: The Winners!

Last night in London, the annual Brit Awards was held. Emeli Sandé, Adele, Lana Del Ray and Frank Ocean were among those that were nominated and that won. Below is the full list of winners, congratulations to them all.

Best British Female 

Emeli Sandé - WINNER

Paloma Faith

Bath For Lashes

Jessie Ware

Amy Winehouse

Best British Group

Mumford and Sons - WINNER

The xx

Muse

One Direction

Alt-J

Best British Breakthrough

Jake Bugg

Jessie Ware

Alt-J

Ben Howard - WINNER

Rita Ora

Best British Male

Calvin Harris

Plan B

Richard Hawley

Olly Murs

Ben Howard  - WINNER

Critic’s Choice Award: Tom Peterodell

Best International Female

Rihanna

Alicia Keys

Cat Power

Lana Del Rey - WINNER

Taylor Swift

FIND OUT MORE WINNERS INSIDE!!!!

VH1 Divas 2012!

Last night in Los Angeles, VH1 held their annual yearly - VH1 Divas. This year, the show had performances from Ciara, Kelly Rowland, Keri Hilson, Iggy Azalea, Miley Cyrus and more. The show aired live in the States with showstopping performances and appearances by the likes of LaLa Anthony, Brandy, Jackie Christie who held it down as she interviewed celebs on the purple carpet. Check out some of the pics from both the purple carpet as well as the performances from last nights show.

Ciara

Lala Anthony

Brandy

 

(L-R): Melanie Fiona, Iggy Azalea

Jordin Sparks

Kelly Rowland

Keri Hilson

Miley Cyrus

Natasha Bedingfield

Paloma Faith

 

(L-R): Lala Anthony & Brandy

Check out some performance pics and more after the jump!!!

55th Annual Grammy Awards: Nominees

The annual Grammy awards is back again next year!! The 55th annual Grammy Awards!!

The award show will be held live at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles on February 10th 2013!

The nominees include some of your favourite artists such as: Frank Ocean, Kelly Clarkson, Janelle Monáe, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, JayZ, Kanye West, Nas, Chris Brown, Beyoncé, Miguel, Elle Varner, Trey Songz, Wale, 2 Chainz, Rick Ross and a whole lot more!!

No Nicki Minaj or Justin Bieber surprisingly... I wonder what happened there...

Congratulations to them all!! Check out the nominees inside!! >>>>>>

MOBO Awards 2012: Winners

Unfortunately, this year - I did not watch the 2012 MOBO Awards last night, I was too busy partyin' it up instead. But that did not stop me from finding out who won what. 

The anual yearly award show was held in Liverpool, with guest appearances from Emeli Sande, Rita Ora, Skepta, Wiley, Dionne Warwick, TLC, Trey Songz, Nicki Minaj, Labrinth and more to name a few.

Check out the list below to see who won big!

Best Newcomer: Rita Ora
Best UK Male: Plan B
Best UK Female: Emeli Sande
Best Video: JLS – ‘Do You Feel What I Feel’
Best Hip-Hop/Grime: Plan B
Best Album: Emeli Sande – ‘Our Version of Events’
Best R&B/Soul Act: Emeli Sande
Best Song in Association with PRS forMusic: Labrinth feat. Tinie Tempah – ‘Earthquake’
Best International Act: Nicki Minaj
Best Reggae Act: Sean Paul
Outstanding Contribution to Music: TLC
Lifetime Achievement Award: Dionne Warwick
Best Gospel: Rachel Kerr
Best Jazz: Zoe Rahman
Best African Act: D’Banj

Congratulations to them all!! And to Emeli Sande who scooped up the most awards last night! Did your favourite artist win?

Winners | MOBO Awards 2012

Black Girls Rock!

Another year has come where our beautiful Black females get acknowledged and celebrated in the famous Black Girls Rock! award show Celebrating The Brilliance of Black Women. And of course there was a red carpet, well pink carpet and the show will be aired on BET - November 4th in the states, International dates out soon.

Until the actual show gets premiered, check out the pics of the award show and the pink carpet!

BEFFTA Awards 2012: Nominations

For the 4th year running the BEFFTA awards is back again, bigger and better.

BEFFTA stands for Black Entertainment Film Fashion Television and Arts.

The award show is set to take place on the 27th October of this year at the Hippodrome, hosted by Comedian - Eddie Kadi and founder of the BEFFTA's Pauline Long. Online voting begins on Sunday 7th October and ends on Sunday 21st October.

Check out the list of WHO got Nominated after the JUMP!!!