award shows

  There are award shows for everything these days – video games, porn stars, “manly” things, “teen” stuff, comedy, stage plays, etc. Now you can add YouTuber to the list of music awards. The first ever YouTube Music Awards will take place on Nov. 3 and will stream live on YouTube (shocker). The show will be hosted by actor, Jason Schwartzman, and will feature performances by Lady Gaga, Arcade Fire

If there was ever someone perfect to introduce a party-loving Wiz Khalifa performance, it’s Charlie Sheen. At tonight’s (June 3) 2012 MTV Movie Awards, the Tiger Blood enthusiast, whose substances seem to make him rage go nuts — the opposite of laidback Wiz — brought up the ganja fan to much fanfare. It was an interesting and clearly deliberate juxtaposition, and Sheen’s presence set the tone for

Kanye West and Beyonce are the leading nominees for the 2012 BET Awards, with West nabbing seven nominations — five with Jay-Z as the Throne and two solo mentions. Following behind Yeezy is Beyonce with six nods, including two in the Video of the Year category for ‘Love on Top’ and ‘Countdown.’

One talented pianist honored another when Alicia Keys presented Stevie Wonder with the Icon Award at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. She also joined the legendary singer for a performance of his classic hits ‘Higher Ground’ and ‘Overjoyed.’

Not long after treating viewers to a performance of his latest hit, ‘Turn Up the Music,’ Chris Brown walked away with the R&B Artist of the Year title at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards, emerging from a group of contenders that included his ex, Rihanna.

His hometown heroes the Pittsburgh Steelers may not have been winners this season, but Wiz Khalifa was one tonight, snagging the Best New Artist Award at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards.

Whitney Houston will be saluted posthumously with the Billboard Millennium Award at the 2012 Billboard Music Awards. Along with the honor, chart-topping artists Jordin Sparks and John Legend will perform songs in memory the late pop icon who passed away in February. Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina and sister-in-law and former manager Pat Houston will be on hand to accept the award for Nippy. Rea