http://www.mail.com/subjects/166-award.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.23/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/subjects/166-award.html http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1861766-engagement-grammy-nods-clarkson-stronger.html NEW YORK (AP) — Kelly Clarkson says she's extremely happy she's nominated for three Grammy Awards, but there's something else the pop singer is more thrilled about: her recent engagement. "I couldn't even find someone to go on a date with that I enjoyed their company. Like, it was just rough," she said in a recent interview. "You don't see it coming. And ... Fri, 01 Feb 2013 19:25:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1861766-engagement-grammy-nods-clarkson-stronger.html 2013-02-01T19:25:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858790-hunter-hayes-path-to-grammy-noms.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Being nominated for three Grammy Awards has only emboldened Hunter Hayes to take chances. Hayes played every instrument on his self-titled debut album, something he called an "intimidating experiment" in a town full of legendary hired hands. He also went hard against the current trends in country music in another way, pursuing his ... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 18:41:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858790-hunter-hayes-path-to-grammy-noms.html 2013-01-31T18:41:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1859262-producer-fun-takes-center-stage-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — When music producer Jeff Bhasker — the mastermind behind fun.'s breakthrough — had thoughts of becoming a musician, the high school student in the jazz band figured he would play keyboard for a talented singer looking to carve a space in the musical universe. "In the jazz world you become a side man, say with like Miles Davis. You become M... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 14:46:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1859262-producer-fun-takes-center-stage-grammys.html 2013-01-31T14:46:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858978-frank-ocean-maroon-5-to-perform-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — All five nominees for album of the year at this year's Grammys will perform at the awards show next month. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that R&B singer Frank Ocean will join Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys, Jack White and fun. at the Grammys, to take place live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 10. ... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:28:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858978-frank-ocean-maroon-5-to-perform-grammys.html 2013-01-31T13:28:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1858950-underdog-argo-continues-charmed-oscar-path.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Some years, Academy Awards voters just want to feel right about themselves, their industry, their country. And maybe honor one of their own who hasn't always shared in the love of his peers. That could explain why Ben Affleck's "Argo" has gone from best-picture longshot to Oscar favorite over such competitors as Steven Spielberg's state... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 13:14:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1858950-underdog-argo-continues-charmed-oscar-path.html 2013-01-31T13:14:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858828-cbs-to-air-special-houstons-death-grammys.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — CBS says it will air a behind-the-scenes look at how Whitney Houston's death affected the 2012 Grammy Awards. The hour-long special, titled "The Grammys Will Go On: A Death in the Family," is scheduled for Feb. 9, the eve of this year's music awards. Last year, Grammy producers learned of Houston's death less than 24 hours before the ce... Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:59:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1858828-cbs-to-air-special-houstons-death-grammys.html 2013-01-31T11:59:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1856508-nicki-minaj-sweating-lack-grammy-nods.html NEW YORK (AP) — Despite having a big year in music, Nicki Minaj didn't receive any Grammy nominations. Not a problem, she says. "I've gotten tons of awards and I believe when it's my time to get a Grammy, I'll get a Grammy," she said with a laugh. The 30-year-old had one of last year's biggest hits with the multiplatinum dance-pop anthem "Starships." Her ... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 19:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1856508-nicki-minaj-sweating-lack-grammy-nods.html 2013-01-30T19:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1856352-barbra-streisand-will-sing-oscars.html NEW YORK (AP) — Barbra Streisand will perform at the Oscars next month, the first time she's performed during an Academy Awards broadcast in 36 years. Streisand won the Academy Award for best original song for "Evergreen" in 1977. She also sang the theme from "A Star Is Born" that night. She won the Oscar for best actress for 1968's "Funny Girl." The Acad... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1856352-barbra-streisand-will-sing-oscars.html 2013-01-30T14:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1856290-justin-timberlake-to-perform-grammys-feb-10.html NEW YORK (AP) — Justin Timberlake will be rocking that suit and tie at the Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy announced Wednesday that Timberlake will perform at the Feb. 10 awards show in Los Angeles. The 32-year-old pop star returned to music earlier this month when he released the single, "Suit & Tie," which features Jay-Z. The song is a Top 5 hit on... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:50:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1856290-justin-timberlake-to-perform-grammys-feb-10.html 2013-01-30T13:50:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1855260-oscar-hits-road-to-visit-than-10-cities.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Oscar is going on a road trip. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences says one of the golden statuettes that are handed out at the Academy Awards will visit at least 10 cities as part of Oscar's first national tour. Beginning Monday in New York City, the golden guy's journey will be chronicled online. Fans can follow the Oscar ... Wed, 30 Jan 2013 01:17:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1855260-oscar-hits-road-to-visit-than-10-cities.html 2013-01-30T01:17:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1853974-dior-jennifer-lawrence-dress-malfunction.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — That was no wardrobe malfunction — that was couture. When Jennifer Lawrence ascended the stairs to accept her SAG Award Sunday night, a bit of skin showed through the skirt of her gown, leading to some speculation that it had ripped. Dior Couture told The Associated Press that wasn't so. The design... Tue, 29 Jan 2013 16:03:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1853974-dior-jennifer-lawrence-dress-malfunction.html 2013-01-29T16:03:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1851810-actor-taye-diggs-captures-burglary-suspect.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles police say actor Taye Diggs chased down and captured a burglary suspect he found rummaging through his garage. It happened after the "Private Practice" star and his wife returned to their Studio City home from the Screen Actors Guild Awards, where Diggs was a presenter. LAPD spokesman Richard French says shortly before 11:30... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 19:35:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1851810-actor-taye-diggs-captures-burglary-suspect.html 2013-01-28T19:35:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1850138-quotes-screen-actors-guild-awards.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Quotes from the 19th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. "I'm just so thrilled I have dental." — Best supporting actress winner Anne Hathaway after accepting her Screen Actors Guild award for her role in "Les Miserables." "Just tape the 'Big Bang Theory' for once, for crying out l... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 17:24:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1850138-quotes-screen-actors-guild-awards.html 2013-01-28T17:24:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1850842-cabaret-celebrates-41st-birthday-with-party.html NEW YORK (AP) — Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome — to middle age. The landmark film "Cabaret" — starring Liza Minnelli, Joel Grey and Michael York — has turned 41, but that's not going to stop a party: All three actors will be attending an anniversary celebration screening planned Thursday at the Ziegfeld Theatre, where the movie premiered in 1972. ... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 13:13:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1850842-cabaret-celebrates-41st-birthday-with-party.html 2013-01-28T13:13:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1850374-argo-roll-with-big-win-sag-awards.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — A few weeks ago, the Oscar race looked wide open. The stately, historical "Lincoln" seemed like the safe and likely choice, with the provocative "Zero Dark Thirty" and the quirky and inspiring "Silver Linings Playbook" very much in the mix for the Academy Award for best picture. But now, an "Argo" juggernaut — an "Argo"-naut, if you wil... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 11:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1850374-argo-roll-with-big-win-sag-awards.html 2013-01-28T11:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1850170-smile-tina-fey-youre-sag-awards-trophy-cam.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Tina Fey had a surprise waiting when the "30 Rock" star arrived backstage at the Screen Actors Guild Awards to pick up her trophy. After winning best comedy actress for the fifth time, Fey signed her name left-handed to the statuette receipt and agreement awaiting all winners at the trophy table on Sunday night. Then she looked at her a... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:11:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1850170-smile-tina-fey-youre-sag-awards-trophy-cam.html 2013-01-28T04:11:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1849362-argo-lawrence-day-lewis-win-sag.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — The CIA thriller "Argo" continues to steamroll through awards season, winning the top honor for overall cast performance at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. SAG's lead-acting honors Sunday went to Jennifer Lawrence for her role as a troubled widow in a shaky new relationship in the lost-souls romance "Silver Linings Playbook" and Daniel ... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 03:49:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1849362-argo-lawrence-day-lewis-win-sag.html 2013-01-28T03:49:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1850154-dick-van-dyke-honored-lifetime-achievement.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — He's acted, danced and sang his way through movies, television and the stage, making Dick Van Dyke an entertainment triple-threat long before Hollywood used such hyphenates. The 87-year-old actor, best known for the 1960s hit comedy "The Dick Van Dyke Show" and Disney's big-screen musical "Mary Poppins," can now add lifetime achievement... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1850154-dick-van-dyke-honored-lifetime-achievement.html 2013-01-28T02:30:00Z http://www.mail.com/news/us/1551634-10-things-to-monday.html 1. ISLAMIC EXTREMISTS MENACE NORTHERN MALI AGAIN Armed with automatic rifles, they launch surprise attack on Gao two weeks after French and Malian troops ousted jihadists. 2. THE CRITICAL TRANSITION FOR NEW US COMMANDER IN AFGHANISTAN Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford must orchestrate the withdrawal of foreign forces over next 23 months. ... Mon, 11 Feb 2013 03:45:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/news/us/1551634-10-things-to-monday.html 2013-02-11T03:45:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1850116-complete-list-winners-19th-annual-sag-awards.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — A complete list of winners at Sunday's 19th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards: MOVIES: Actor: Daniel Day-Lewis, "Lincoln" Actress: Jennifer Lawrence, "Silver Linings Playbook" Supporting actor: Tommy Lee Jones, "Lincoln" Supporting actress: Anne Hathaway, "Les Miserables" Cast: "Argo" ... Mon, 28 Jan 2013 02:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1850116-complete-list-winners-19th-annual-sag-awards.html 2013-01-28T02:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1849488-hansel-gretel-nabs-19m-no-1-box-office.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters" cooked up $19 million in its opening weekend. Paramount's R-rated action film update on the classic fairytale topped the box office, according to studio estimates Sunday. "Hansel & Gretel" features Jeremy Renner and Gemma Arterton as grown-up renditions of the title characters battling witches with cross... Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1849488-hansel-gretel-nabs-19m-no-1-box-office.html 2013-01-27T21:40:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1848760-argo-wins-producers-guild-awards.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — "Argo" continues to shake up the Oscar race by taking the top honor at the Producers Guild Awards on Saturday. Ben Affleck, coming off winning Golden Globe Awards for best motion picture drama and director for the real-life drama, received the award handed out at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. "I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that I'm stil... Sun, 27 Jan 2013 07:15:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1848760-argo-wins-producers-guild-awards.html 2013-01-27T07:15:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1846798-sag-honoree-van-dyke-glad-smile.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Forget dishonest modesty. Dick Van Dyke seems nothing short of gobsmacked about receiving the life-achievement honor at Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards. "They must've gotten to the 'V's," he joked. Though probably best known for "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (1961-66) and Walt Disney's big-screen musical "Mary Poppins" (1964), the 87-yea... Fri, 25 Jan 2013 21:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/lifestyle/1846798-sag-honoree-van-dyke-glad-smile.html 2013-01-25T21:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1842954-hollywood-awards-gender-touch.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Do Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway and Helen Mirren really need a category just for women — a singular kind of affirmative action — to snare one of Hollywood's favorite accessories, an Oscar, Emmy or Screen Actors Guild trophy? In a society tilting steadily toward gender neutrality, the separate-but-equal awards that divide actors into one ... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 19:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1842954-hollywood-awards-gender-touch.html 2013-01-24T19:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1843574-white-underwood-lumineers-to-perform-grammys.html NEW YORK (AP) — Grammy nominees Jack White, Carrie Underwood and the Lumineers will hit the Grammys stage next month. The Recording Academy announced Thursday that those acts will join previously announced performers including fun., The Black Keys and Taylor Swift at the Feb. 10 awards show in Los Angeles. White is nominated for album of the year and the ... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:20:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1843574-white-underwood-lumineers-to-perform-grammys.html 2013-01-24T16:20:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1843148-qa-fun-lead-singer-grammy-nods-tour-life.html NEW YORK (AP) — Fun. is learning to have fun — with less alcohol and more sleep. Lead singer Nate Ruess says the band's successful year has taught him "that I need to take better care of myself." "Really, that's been the big thing," Ruess said in a phone interview from Detroit last week. "(The year) really put us through the ringer as far as everything is... Thu, 24 Jan 2013 14:07:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1843148-qa-fun-lead-singer-grammy-nods-tour-life.html 2013-01-24T14:07:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1840902-adele-to-perform-bond-theme-skyfall-oscars.html NEW YORK (AP) — Adele will perform the James Bond theme "Skyfall" at the Oscars, her first U.S. performance since last year's Grammy Awards. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences said Wednesday that Adele will sing the Oscar-nominated song at the 85th annual Academy Awards on Feb. 24. She and producer Paul Epworth are nominated for best original... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 17:32:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1840902-adele-to-perform-bond-theme-skyfall-oscars.html 2013-01-23T17:32:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1840666-country-star-mcgraw-focus-acm-concert-special.html NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tim McGraw will be the focus of this year's Academy of Country Music concert special. "ACM Presents: Tim McGraw's Superstar Summer Night" will be recorded April 8, the night after this year's ACM Awards. A Wednesday news release says McGraw will be joined by stars from country, pop and rock as well as television and film. The two-h... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:30:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1840666-country-star-mcgraw-focus-acm-concert-special.html 2013-01-23T16:30:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1839956-josh-duhamel-named-host-kids-choice-awards.html NEW YORK (AP) — There's plenty of green slime in Josh Duhamel's future. The star of "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" on Wednesday was named host of Nickelodeon's 26th Annual Kids' Choice Awards, which will be broadcast from the Galen Center in Los Angeles on March 23. Duhamel, who starred on the NBC drama "Las Vegas," has already been inducted into Nickel... Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:33:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/celebrity/1839956-josh-duhamel-named-host-kids-choice-awards.html 2013-01-23T10:33:00Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1838412-steve-harvey-to-host-feb-1-naacp-image-awards.html LOS ANGELES (AP) — Steve Harvey is hosting next month's NAACP Image Awards. The organization said Tuesday that presenters will include "Django Unchained" nominees Samuel L. Jackson and Jamie Foxx. Queen Latifah and Tony Goldwyn also will be among the presenters. Dennis Haysbert will be the announcer for the live broadcast. Comedian-TV ... Tue, 22 Jan 2013 18:27:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1838412-steve-harvey-to-host-feb-1-naacp-image-awards.html 2013-01-22T18:27:00Z