Music
youngsters, Mya K and Triple J Plus have graced the double cover of the latest
edition of E-101magazine. The magazine’s 4th issue is aimed at
commemorating this year’s Children’s day in Nigeria. “It is this that informed
the idea of Mya K and Triple J Plus being on the cover of the soar away all-entertainment
newsmagazine”, said the online editor of the magazine, Aniekan Ekah.
Mya K, a
British born, bred and based kid is an 11year old who stormed the world with
music when she released her ‘I’ll Survive’ single. She is reported to have
brains triple her age. The magazine carries the activities of the lad in the
past 6 months, where she performed for 3 state governors.
The 2012 edition of The Billboard Music Awards
was held in Las Vegas
on Sunday with Justin Bieber, Adele, and LMFAO emerging the night’s biggest
winners. Connoisseur.com brings you
some of the red carpet shots, starting from Usher Raymond to the delectable
Alicia Keys.
Usher arrives at the 2012
Billboard Music Awards in style, looking ready for the summer months in this
robin's egg suit
Even without her famous
curls, Taylor Swift looks smart and sophisticated in this snappy red dress
Adele had another one of
those nights at the 2012
Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas on Sunday, taking home
a whopping twelve awards including Top Artist and Top Billboard 200 Album
during an evening of scorching performances by the likes of Katy Perry and
Justin Bieber, a tribute to the late Whitney Houston, and a
once-in-a-generation Icon Award for Stevie Wonder.
The Billboard Music Awards, hosted by
"Modern Family" co-stars Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell, aired live on
ABC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las
Vegas.
Adele's bounty on the night also included Top
Female Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Pop Album, for "21," and Top
Alternative Song, for "Rolling in the Deep."
Winners of six awards, LMFAO kicked off the night
by performing their trifecta of hits ("Party Rock Anthem" /
"Sorry for the Party Rocking" / "I'm Sexy and I Know It")
in a neatly packaged medley complete. The duo's SkyBlu (with a new haircut) and
Red Foo later took the stage to accept awards for Hot 100 Song of the Year
("Party Rock Anthem") and for Top Duo/Group, beating out Maroon 5 and
Lady Antebellum.
The 2012
Billboard Music Awards, hosted by “Modern Family's” Julie Bowen and Ty Burrell,
honors the best and brightest artists that the top the Billboard charts
throughout the year. Superstars like Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Adele and Justin
Bieber are among the nominees, and our friends at Snakkle.com shared their pics
so you can see what these musicians looked like before they were on stage and
inspiring millions. The Billboard Music Awards air Sunday, May 20 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
on ABC and features performances from Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Justin
Bieber, LMFAO, Usher, Linkin Park and Chris Brown.
Adele Today:Adele leads the pack as a finalist in 18 categories at this Sunday’s
event, including Top Artist and Top Female Artist. She will be the one to watch
to see if she beats out nominees like Lil Wayne and Katy Perry. Just last week
the English songstress’ album “21” surpassed 9 million in U.S. sales and tied
with Paula Abdul's "Forever Your Girl" for the second longest Top 10
run among albums by women.
Adam Levine Today:Adam grew out of his awkward years and got “Moves Like Jagger,” the
catchy pop song with his band Maroon 5 (that features fellow “The Voice” judge
Christina Aguilera) that is up for Top Hit 100 Song. Maroon 5 is also nominated
for Top Duo/Group with Coldplay, Lady Antebellum, LMFAO and The Black Eyed
Peas.
Justin Bieber Today:Baby Justin was the first child of mom Patricia Lynn "Pattie"
Mallette. Only 18 and a single mom, Pattie moved back to Stratford, Ontario,
to raise her baby boy with the support of her parents. Fast-forward 18 years
later: “The Biebs” is performing Sunday and also pitted against Bruno Mars,
Chris Brown, Drake, and Lil Wayne for Top Male Artist category.
Lady Gaga Today:All grown up now, Lady Gaga is up for 10 categories of the Billboard
Music Awards and going against finalists Lil Wayne, Adele, Rihanna, and Katy
Perry to try to take home Top Artist. Gaga is sure to make for exciting TV for
her “Little Monster” fans whenever her category winners are announced
American pop star Jennifer
Lopezhas topped the annual Forbes list of the 100 most powerful
celebrities in the world, taking over from fellow pop singer Lady Gagaand beating out media
mogulOprah Winfrey.
The 42-year-old singer and actress jumped a surprising 50
places from last year's list that measures power by entertainment related
earnings, media visibility and social media popularity.
Forbes estimated Lopez' earnings in the past 12 months at
$52 million, through her gig as a judge on the popular "American
Idol" television talent show, a new clothing line and an upcoming
tour.
Winfrey, who has admitted struggling with her OWN TV network
after ending "The Oprah Winfrey Show" syndicated TV chat show last
year after 25 years, kept her No. 2 slot from last year, earning an estimated
$165 million.
