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		<title>Beastie Boys, Gun N&#039; Roses Among Acts To Be Inducted Into 2012 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:24:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Beastie Boys are finally in. After being on the ballot for the last few years, the iconic New York rap trio has been named in the 2012 Class of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, alongside Guns N' Roses and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, among others. The acts will be inducted during [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Kanye West Leads Grammy Nominees Pack With Seven Nods</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2011 08:14:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The nominees for the 54th Annual Grammy Awards were announced in Los Angeles on Wednesday (November 30), and it's Kanye West who leads the pack with seven nominations. Behind the Chicago hip-hop star, Adele, Bruno Mars, and the Foo Fighters trail with six; Lil Wayne and Skrillex both earned five; Drake, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Mumford [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift Have Big Nights At 2011 American Music Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2011 08:37:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The 2011 American Music Awards (AMAs) went down on Sunday night (November 20) from Los Angeles, and at the end of the evening, it was Nicki Minaj who went home with the awards in the Rap/Hip-Hop categories, while young Taylor Swift walked away with the night's biggest honor -- Artist of the Year. Minaj went [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chris Brown Leads Soul Train Awards Nominees With Five</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2011 18:20:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chris Brown continues to rack up accolades from his fourth studio album, F.A.M.E., which recently helped him to lead all nominees for the upcoming Soul Train Awards with five nods. Breezy lands recognition in the Best Male R&#38;B/Soul Artist, Song of the Year, Album of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Dance Performance [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chris Brown The Big Winner At 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 17:52:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although Lil Wayne led the pack of nominees, early on, for the 2011 BET Hip Hop Awards, it was Chris Brown who walked away the big winner when the network aired the show on Tuesday evening (October 11). Breezy took home four BET Hip Hop Awards honors -- including Best Collaboration, Best Hip-Hop Video, People's Champ (Viewer's Choice), and Best Verse ... for his hit single, "Look At Me Now." Lil Wayne took home two awards, winning Best Lyricist and Best Live Performer; while Nicki Minaj won MVP of the Year and Made-You-Look Award, Wiz Khalifa won...]]></description>
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		<title>Eric B. &amp; Rakim Among Finalists Nominated For 2012 Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 07:55:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Legendary rap duo, Eric B. and Rakim, are among 15 acts who have been nominated for induction into the 2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame class. The Hall announced the names on Tuesday (September 27), also revealing that Gun N' Roses, Joan Jett, and The Cure were also up for the honor, alongside previously nominated acts such as the Beastie Boys, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and War. Rakim is revered in the hip-hop community for his complex rhymes and delivery. He is credited as influencing some of today's biggest rap stars. But, he got his first taste of success in...]]></description>
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		<title>Lil Wayne Leads BET Hip-Hop Awards Nominees Pack With 18</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2011 07:42:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Lil Wayne just can't lose, can he? Fresh off reports of <i>Tha Carter IV</i> selling nearly 1 million copies in its first week, the YMCMB rapper hit a new milestone as well, by leading all artists with a record-breaking 18 nominations at the upcoming 2011 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Weezy scored nods at the upcoming show, set to tape in Atlanta on October, in several big categories -- including Lyricist of the Year, MVP of the Year, and Video of the Year for his contribution to "I'm On One" and "Look at Me Now". For MVP honors, he is up against his Young Money protege Nicki Minaj...]]></description>
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		<title>Snoop Dogg Honored As BMI Icon; Wiz Khalifa, Nas, Others Pay Tribute Onstage</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2011/08/29/snoop-dogg-honored-as-bmi-icon-wiz-khalifa-nas-others-pay-tribute-onstage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 17:07:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The legendary Snoop Dogg was honored in Hollywood on Friday night (August 26), during the BMI Urban Awards at Pantages Theater, where some of the industry's brightest came out to help -- including Drake, Nas, Wiz Khalifa, and The Game, among others. It's been 18 years since he dropped his debut <i>Doggystyle</i>, and 11 albums later, the west coast rap vet is an icon ... and is as relevant today as he was when he impacted the music world with his debut. For this reason, BMI paid tribute to Snoop and was honored as a BMI Icon...]]></description>
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		<title>MTV VMAs: Beyonce Is Pregnant; Tyler The Creator Wins Best New Artist; Gaga Dresses In Drag</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 07:18:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[MTV's annual 2011 Video Music Awards (VMAs) went down Sunday (August 28) in Los Angeles, and it held a few surprises. First off, as far as awards go, Lady Gaga and Katy Perry took home the most honors with two, but it was Gaga who garnered the most attention ... thanks to her get-up. Gaga opened the ceremony in drag, as her male alter-ego, Jo Calderone, who sports short dark hair and smokes constantly ... and appeared throughout the evening in character...]]></description>
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		<title>Snoop Dogg To Be Honored As Icon At 2011 BMI Urban Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2011 18:03:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Legendary west coast rap vet, Snoop Dogg, will be saluted as a BMI Icon later this month during the 2011 BMI Urban Awards, where he'll be honored with a musical tribute and award presentation. The ceremony goes down on August 26 at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood, where BMI President/CEO Del Bryant will share hosting duties with VP Catherine Brewton, as the entertainment community gathers to celebrate the most-performed urban songs, songwriters and producers of the previous year. The evening will include an all-star musical tribute...]]></description>
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		<title>Katy Perry Leads MTV VMA Nominees With Nine, Kanye West &amp; Adele Right Behind Her</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 08:15:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The nominees for the upcoming 2011 MTV VMAs (Video Music Awards) have been announced, and it's popstar Katy Perry who leads the way with nine nods, while Kanye West and British singer Adele come in closely behind her with seven each. Perry is up for top honors, including Best Pop Video and Best Special Effects for her futuristic chart-topping hit "E.T." featuring Kanye West, as well as the Video of the Year for "Firework," where she has some stiff competition. Up against her is Tyler The Creator's "Yonkers," Adele's "Rolling in the Deep," Bruno Mars' "Grenade" ...]]></description>
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		<title>Chris Brown Wins Big At BET Awards, Takes Home Four Trophies</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 17:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Chris Brown was the front-runner even before the 2011 BET Awards, earning himself six nominations to lead the pack. After Sunday's (June 26) ceremony in Los Angeles, it was Breezy who was the big winner, taking home honors in four categories -- including Best Male R&#038;B Artist. The singer also won Best Collaboration, the fan-voted Viewers' Choice Award, and the Video of the Year honor for the video for "Look At Me Now" ...]]></description>
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		<title>Drake Honored With Songwriter&#039;s Hall Of Fame Award</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 20:49:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Drake became the first hip hop artist to be presented with the Hal David Starlight Award at the 42nd Songwriter's Hall of Fame Awards Gala on Thursday (June 16) at a ceremony in New York City. The rapper was honored alongside other iconic musicians, such as Chaka Khan, Garth Brooks, and Allen Toussaint. Before presenting Drake with the honor, Jimmy Jam praised the rapper not only for his songwriting, but for his ability to blend both singing and rapping...]]></description>
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		<title>Chris Brown Leads 2011 BET Awards Nominee Pack With 6 Nods</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 07:15:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The nominees for the 2011 BET Awards were announced this week, and the front-runner is singer Chris Brown, who leads all artists with six noms. Among his six nods, Breezy is up for Best Male R&#038;B Artist and Video of the Year honors for his Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes collaboration, "Look at Me Now". For Video of the Year, the singer is up against Marsha Ambrosius' "Far Away," B.o.B's "Airplanes," Keri Hilson's "Pretty Girl Rock," Willow Smith's "Whip My Hair," and...]]></description>
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		<title>Wiz Khalifa Takes Home Top Honors At 2011 Woodie Awards, Odd Future Grabs Attention</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2011 19:49:05 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[mtvU's 2011 Woodie Awards went down late Tuesday, early Wednesday (March 16) from Austin, Texas' SXSW Music Festival, and it was Wiz Khalifa that took home the evening's top honors. The Pittsburgh rapper strolled into the ceremony with girlfriend Amber Rose on his arm, and by the end of the night, left with the Woodie of the Year award, over his competitors B.o.B, the Black Keys, Arcade Fire, and LCD Soundsystem...]]></description>
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		<title>Eminem Beat Out By Lady Antebellum, Only Nabs Two Grammys -- The Roots Win Three</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Feb 2011 08:24:07 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[While everyone expected it to be Eminem's night at the 53rd annual Grammy Awards on Sunday evening (February 13), since he led all acts with 10 nominations, the Detroit rap superstar was outdone at the hands of country trio Lady Antebellum, who took home five Grammys including Record of the Year. Still Eminem had quite a night, highlighting the evening with performance alongside Rihanna for their smash "Love The Way You Lie" ...]]></description>
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		<title>Drake, Justin Bieber To Go Head-To-Head At Upcoming Juno Awards</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2011 06:33:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Canada's biggest rapper will off against arguably it's biggest pop at the upcoming Juno Awards, as Drake and Justin Bieber lead all artists with the most nominations. Drake leads all nominees with six nods, while Bieber trails close behind with four nods. Last year was definitely Drizzy's who beat out Bieber for the Best New Artist honor, but after a breakout 12 months for the teen pop star, Drake will have some major competition...]]></description>
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		<title>Beastie Boys, LL Cool J Denied For 2011 Rock And Roll Hall of Fame</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/12/15/beastie-boys-ll-cool-j-denied-for-2011-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 19:21:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The inductees of the 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced recently, and hip-hop legends the Beastie Boys and LL Cool J -- who were both revealed as nominees in September -- were denied entry yet again. Both have received nods for the Hall in previous years, each time not making the final cut. Instead, singer Neil Diamond was voted to enter, alongside crooner Tom Waits, metal rocker Alice Cooper, New Orleans pianoman Dr. John...]]></description>
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		<title>Eminem Leads Grammy Nominee Pack With 10 Nods, Bruno Mars Has 7</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/12/02/eminem-leads-grammy-nominee-pack-with-10-nods-bruno-mars-has-7/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2010 21:01:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eminem continues to prove why he's considered by many to be one of the dopest lyricists in the game. The Detroit MC leads the pack of Grammy nominees this year with 10 nods, while newcomer Bruno Mars is right behind him with seven. Among his 10 nominations, Em is up for Album of the Year for <i>Recovery</i>, and song of the year for his Rihanna-assisted single, "Love The Way You Lie," as well as Best Rap Solo Performance for "Not Afraid" ...]]></description>
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		<title>Justin Bieber, Rihanna Take Over 2010 American Music Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/11/22/justin-bieber-rihanna-take-over-2010-american-music-awards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2010 10:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sunday night's (November 21) 2010 American Music Awards were ruled by teen sensation Justin Bieber, who took home for trophies for the evening's biggest honors, but the night was filled with all kinds of performances ... and other winners as well. While Bieber landed our trophies -- including Artist of the Year, Breakthrough Artist, Favorite Male Pop/Rock, and Favorite Album -- Rihanna also did her thing...]]></description>
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		<title>Kanye West Honored As &#039;Stylemaker Of The Year&#039;</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/11/03/kanye-west-honored-as-stylemaker-of-the-year/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 06:35:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Kanye West is definitely a force in the music biz, but he's also been recognized for his fashion sense during his career as well. During Monday's (November 1) 14th Annual ACE Awards, the rapper/producer was the evening's big winner, as he was honored as the Stylemaker of the Year for his "personal style and influence on fashion"...]]></description>
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		<title>Eminem Leads Nominees For 2010 American Music Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/10/13/eminem-leads-nominees-for-2010-american-music-awards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Oct 2010 06:33:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Eminem's comeback is being cemented with a slew of award nods and accolades. This latest being the the five award nominations he's garnered for the upcoming 38th annual American Music Awards. The rap star leads the nominee pack for the upcoming awards show, alongside country band Lady Antebellum; while teen pop star Justin Bieber is right behind them four noms...]]></description>
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		<title>Nicki Minaj, Jay-Z The Big Winners At BET&#039;s 2010 Hip Hop Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/10/04/nicki-minaj-jay-z-the-big-winners-at-bets-2010-hip-hop-awards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Oct 2010 07:54:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BET's 2010 Hip Hop Awards went down in the ATL Saturday (October 2), and it was Young Money's First Lady, Nicki Minaj, that was evening's big winner. Minaj, wearing a blonde wig and a black dominatrix-like outfit, took the stage three times throughout the evening, earning awards for Rookie of the Year, Made-You-Look Award, and People's Champ Award...]]></description>
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		<title>Beastie Boys, LL Cool J Among 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Nominees</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/09/29/beastie-boys-ll-cool-j-among-2011-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame-nominees/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:34:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year's class of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees were announced this week, and it includes a very eclectic group of acts ... including two iconic hip-hop acts. Punk-inspired legends, the Beastie Boys, and LL Cool J and among the 15 acts on the 2011 nominees list, as well as rockers Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, and crooner Neil Diamond, among others. 500 voters decide who gets inducted into the 2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame...]]></description>
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		<title>Will.i.am, Lil Wayne Take Home Big Honors At 10th BMI Urban Awards</title>
		<link>http://www.ballerstatus.com/2010/09/13/will-i-am-lil-wayne-take-home-big-honors-at-10th-bmi-urban-awards/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Sep 2010 16:29:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[BMI held their 10th annual Urban Awards on Friday (September 10th) at Hollywood's Pantages Theatre, drawing the likes of Ray J, Rick Ross, Master P and his son Romeo, Jay Sean and more. During the event -- which was hosted Ray J -- BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc.) saluted songwriters, producers and music publishers of the most-performed R&#038;B, rap and hip-hop songs...]]></description>
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