Critic's corner Sep 18, 2009
Salma Hayek will receive the Individual Excellence awards, Rita Moreno will salute Ricardo Montalban, and David Archuleta, Nelly Furtado, and Shakira (above) will perform. Dog Whisperer 9 p.m., National Geographic. (Boston Globe)
EXCLUSIVE! ASHLEY GREENE'S BEST DRESSED Sep 17, 2009
Nelly Furtado: "Nelly looked elegant in her black sheath dress with a jeweled high collar and big diamond chandelier earrings. I like that she went against the grain by choosing a more mature, less fun look at the VMAs.". Alexa Chung: "Alexa's outfit was a good mix of sweet-meets-rocker. The shoes and jewerly were a great choice to add some edge to her dress.". (Teen Vogue)
Kristin Cavallari Loves Playing The 'Bad Girl' On 'The Hills' Sep 16, 2009
" But despite the drama-filled , which kicks off September 29, Cavallari insisted at Sunday's that she's getting along famously with everyone. Well, almost everyone."I'm friends with everyone except for Audrina," she told MTV News backstage at the VMAs, where she presented an award with Nelly Furtado. So what does she make of the "Hills" commercials touting, "The bitch is back"? "I think it's funny," she laughed. "Honestly, I think it's fun to play the bad girl, and no one remembers the nice... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Habla Espanol? Sep 16, 2009
Nelly Furtado - Manos Al Aire ... Nelly Furtado has a confession to make. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Justice is Swift: Kanye cops the rap Sep 15, 2009
Video Pink, Nelly Furtado and other stars talk at the MTV awards. Video Beyonce welcomes Taylor Swift back on stage after Kanye West hijacked her MTV awards speech. (Sydney Morning Herald)
VMA Chaos, As Usual: Kanye Upset, Jackson Honored Sep 15, 2009
Rapper Booed For Stealing Mic. JAKE COYLE, AP Entertainment Writer. (Click2Houston, TX)
Nelly Furtado, 'Mi Plan' Sep 14, 2009
Nelly Furtado, 'Mi Plan ... Latin Nelly Furtado Mi Plan Universal Latino ESSENTIAL Sueos ... Beginning with her 2000 debut, Nelly Furtado has seemed like a restless spirit. (Boston Globe)
MTV News Rolls Out Red Carpet Coverage For 'VMAs Preshow' Sep 14, 2009
nk, Taylor Swift and Muse are confirmed to perform, while Katy Perry, Ne-Yo, Nelly Furtado, Chace Crawford, Leighton Meester and Miranda Cosgrove will serve as presenters. Wale and the legendary go go band UCB are the official VMAs house band and will collaborate with artists including The All-American Rejects, Pitbull and 3OH. (Multichannel News)
Upcoming record releases Sep 13, 2009
Nelly Furtado leaves the safe confines of dance-floor R&B for her first album entirely in Spanish, while Colombian pop star Shakira explores her club diva aspirations with She Wolf ... Nelly Furtado, Mi Plan (Universal Latino). (Boston Globe)
A LOOK AT THE WEEK AHEAD Sep 12, 2009
" (R) Mark Whitacre (Matt Damon) is a rising star in the agriculture industry who's obsessed with becoming an important informant for FBI. Blinded by the thought of being a hero for the common man, Whitacre doesn't pay a lot of attention to his less-than-squeaky-clean reputation that's under the eyes of the FBI. HOT TIP Tickets went on sale this week for the Erie Philharmonic's season, which opens on Sept. 26 at the Warner Theatre. Opening night will feature the sounds of composers Arturs... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Lady Gaga, MJ Tribute And More Pack First 30 Minutes Of The VMAs Sep 12, 2009
There will also be performances from Taylor Swift and Wale, along with appearances by Taylor Lautner, Eminem and more (VHI.com -- Music News)
Jay-Z To Perform With Alicia Keys, Eminem To Appear At VMAs Sep 11, 2009
Megan Fox, Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, 50 Cent, Jimmy Fallon join list of presenters for Sunday's show. " Viewers can vote for the Best New Artist category throughout the live show at . This report is provided by Services: Popular Links: theFABlife: VH1Classic.com: 00000000. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Janet Jackson To Pay Tribute To Michael At The VMAs Sep 9, 2009
Janet will help kick off the awards show, which airs live Sunday at 9 p.m. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Second Cup Cafe: Brooke Hogan Sep 5, 2009
Hogan released her solo debut album, "Undiscovered," in 2006, which included writing from Nelly Furtado and collaborations with Paul Wall, Stack$ and Beenie Man. Her single "About Us," featuring Paul Wall, hit No. 1 on the U.S. Top Singles Sales Charts, and was a Top 5 radio hit in the U.K.. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Cobra Starship, 3OH!3, Kid Cudi Celebrate VMA Weekend In New York Sep 4, 2009
3, Kid Cudi Celebrate VMA Weekend In New York. Fefe Dobson, Phoenix also set to perform at MTV parties, beginning Thursday, September 10. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Nelly Furtado Makes History by Being the First North American Artist to Land a #1 Hit With an Original Spanish Song Sep 1, 2009
MIAMI, Aug. 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy Award winning superstar Nelly Furtado has made history by reaching #1 on Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart with her single "Manos Al Aire," the lead single off of Mi Plan ... Nelly Furtado has sold over 18 million albums worldwide in her career, with close to 10 million in sales from her last album Loose, which reached #1 in global album sales in 2007 ... Nelly Furtado's upcoming album Mi Plan will be released on September 14th internationally and September... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Residente of Calle 13 to Host Los Premios MTV 2009 Aug 29, 2009
Calle 13 has likewise become highly in-demand among their musical peers, having already recorded collaborations with artists such as Shakira, Cafe Tacvba, Ruben Blades, Alejandro Sanz, Mala Rodriguez, Vincento, Mercedes Sosa and Nelly Furtado. Nominees for Los Premios MTV are selected by a "Music and Video Academy" comprised of music industry professionals and fans. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
British Invasion Aug 28, 2009
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UMSL's radio station shouldn't be taken for granted Aug 25, 2009
Some of my personal favorites include Nelly Furtado, Shakira, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lupe Fiasco, Chrisette Michelle, Shania Twain and Green Day. I find the U very satisfying to all my musical tastes. (The Current Online, MO)
CTV's SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE CANADA Top 20 Revealed Aug 24, 2009
- NATALIE Lyons (23) is a Hip-Hop/Krump dancer from Halifax, NS. Natalie has had the opportunity to perform live with artists including Nelly Furtado, Keshia Chante, Timbaland and Flo Rida. When not on the dance floor, Natalie spends her time cooking, hiking and playing volleyball. (Canada Newswire)
GC 2009: Global Artists in The Si... Aug 19, 2009
"I was really excited when I heard EA wanted me to be involved with The Sims 3 World Adventures," said Nelly Furtado in EA's press release ... - August 18th, 2009 Nelly Furtado, Pixie Lott, and Stefanie Heinzmann lay down beats in Simlish. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
LIGHTS To Release Debut Album in Oc... Aug 18, 2009
On the strength of her self-titled EP alone, LIGHTS won the 2009 Juno (the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy Award) for New Artist of the Year, joining the ranks of Feist and Nelly Furtado. A Summer on The Warped Tour. (Suite101.com)
The '2009 MTV Video Music Awards' Add Music Mogul JAY-Z and Pop Superstar Lady Gaga to Performers Line-Up Aug 13, 2009
Nelly Furtado, Leighton Meester And Miranda Cosgrove To Present At The 26th Annual Awards Show Airing Live From New York City On Sunday, September 13 at 9:00PM, (Live ET/Tape Delayed PT) ... Gaga will vie for an outstanding nine moonmen including the coveted "Video of the Year." In addition, Nelly Furtado, Gossip Girl's Leighton Meester and iCarly's Miranda Cosgrove have joined Katy Perry, Ne-Yo and Chace Crawford to present. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Fefe Dobson Premieres Four New Videos Simultaneously Aug 6, 2009
Canadian songstress worked with Nelly Furtado collaborator Aaron A on the quartet of clips ... "In the , Dobson insists that she'll make a boy hers as she follows him around school, but he's busy proclaiming his love for his cheerleader girlfriend. Meanwhile, for the , Dobson puts on a concert for her peers and, in the process, impresses the guy of her high school dreams. Fefe shot the clips in Toronto with director Aaron A, who worked with fellow Canadian songstress Nelly Furtado for her "Do... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Nelly Furtado Explains Plan Behind All-Spanish New Album Aug 5, 2009
Once I started writing songs in Spanish, I had a new voice,' singer says of Mi Plan. " Then she became somewhat of a pop princess in 2006 with the Timbaland-produced Loose. Three years later, she's back and once again reinvented herself. Furtado is releasing her new album, Mi Plan, on September 15, and it's her first foray into singing solely in Spanish. Although she sang in English, Portuguese and Spanish on her past three albums, this time around she found a new voice by writing songs entirely... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Apple Launches iTunes Store in Mexico Aug 5, 2009
Available starting today, exclusively on iTunes, fans can Countdown to the release of highly-anticipated new albums from Nelly Furtado, Sean Kingston and Jesse & Joy by purchasing and downloading advance songs from the albums as they are released on iTunes. Fans can then buy the albums on their release date at a reduced price based on songs they've already purchased with Complete My Album. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Furtado finds fresh inspiration for 'Mi Plan' Jul 27, 2009
FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2008 file photo, Singer Nelly Furtado arrives at the premiere of "Max Payne" in the Hollywood area of Los Angeles ... Nelly Furtado admits that writing her new, all-Spanish album, "Mi Plan," wasn't in her plans at all after finishing a hectic tour to promote her last chart-topping record. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Actor to attend hearing for sister's killer Jul 27, 2009
Nelly Furtado admits that writing her new, all-Spanish album, "Mi Plan," wasn't in her plans at all after finishing a hectic tour to promote her last chart-topping record. "I was physically tired and I wasn't feeling inspired. It was almost as if I lost my pop inspiration to write in English," Furtado said. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Singer Nelly Furtado finds fresh linguistic inspiration for all-Spanish record 'Mi Plan' Jul 26, 2009
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Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus Bring Back VH1 Divas Jul 22, 2009
" According to the press release, more presenters and performers are expected to be announced in the weeks leading up to the show. As in years past, the show will also benefit the VH1 Save the Music Foundation. The VH1 Divas series premiered in 1998 with Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin and Celine Dion. Subsequent shows included everyone from Donna Summer to Nelly Furtado to Mary J. Blige. The last concert took place in 2004 and featured Patti LaBelle, Jessica Simpson, Debbie Harry and Eve. This... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Hip-hop, Canadian style Jun 5, 2009
They have recorded with the likes of Jurassic 5, Everlast and Nelly Furtado, and are winners of four Juno Awards, the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys ... So you guys have recorded with the likes of Everlast, Nelly Furtado, Jurassic 5 - what recording artist would you most like to work with in the future. (Juneau Empire)
Furtado to release Spanish album Jun 4, 2009
Singer songwriter Nelly Furtado is set to release her first album recorded entirely in Spanish, according to US music magazine Billboard. The star has already been heard singing in Spanish on duets with Colombian rock star Juanes, and on her 2006 Latin American single, No Hay Igual. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Rising Pop Star Leah Renee Releases Explosive New Video for Her Hit Single "iBF (Imaginary Boyfriend)", Set to Debut on WindowsMedia.com May 19 and Premiere on FOX's "The Strategy Room" May 22 May 19, 2009
The video features the choreography of hot dance choreographer Manwe Sauls-Addison, who has worked with Nelly Furtado, Kelis, Beyonce, Missy Elliot, Gwen Stefani, and Alicia Keys. iBF continues its strong presence on dance radio airwaves with spins on XM, AOL Music, Fusionradio, iPartyradio, B91, DMX and terrestrial stations like WDRE, WKIE, KNHC, WBZC and WMPH.. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
In bed with Lily Allen May 8, 2009
"Her voice, it's very personal, which makes her very different from a lot of pop artists, like Nelly Furtado or Britney," says Greg Kurstin,the co-writer and producer of It's Not Me, It's You. "People like to know what's going on with her. "But there's definitely a downside to that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
LEAH RENEE: Rising Pop Singer Shoots Video for Her Hit "iBF (Imaginary Boyfriend)," Which is at #48 on FMQB's Dance Chart, #1 on IDJPOOL - Chicago and Top Ten on Three Other Major Dance Charts! Apr 14, 2009
New York Based Singer/Songwriters Clip Was Directed By Berman Fenelus (HBO, Sony, BMG, Samsung Electronics) And Choreographed By Manwe Sauls-Addison (Nelly Furtado, Kelis, Beyonce, Missy Elliot, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys) ... The video features the choreography of hot dance choreographer Manwe Sauls-Addison, who has danced for Nelly Furtado, Kelis, Beyonce, Missy Elliot, Gwen Stefani, and Alicia Keys. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
With a little help from their friends Apr 7, 2009
This Grammy- and Oscar-winning producer, guitarist, percussionist, and vocalist is known for film scores including "Brokeback Mountain," "Babel," and "The Motorcycle Diaries." The band is touring in support of "Mar Dulce," an album full of performances by an eclectic group of musicians including Elvis Costello, Nelly Furtado, guitarist Toto Mendez, Uruguayan singer Lagrima Rios, Spanish rapper Mala Rodriguez, and Mexican-American singer Julieta Venegas. 7:30 p.m. doors. (Boston Globe)
Flo Rida's 'R.O.O.T.S.' Apr 5, 2009
Flo Rida, 'R.O.O.T.S.. What(ex: pizza or concert). (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Flo Rida retains sinister crank Apr 4, 2009
Assists from Nelly Furtado, Ne-Yo, and Wyclef Jean offer zero help. But when he's solo, there's zest to Rida's best that's undeniable. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Back to his roots Apr 2, 2009
Wyclef Jean, Ne-Yo and Nelly Furtado all appear on the new album. "The thing about R.O.O.T.S. is letting people know about me, that prior to having this success I definitely came from struggles and hardship," he says, "But I always had a dream and kept my eye on the prize. "And here it is, I'm able to make people smile and have fun in the club, so that is the approach I'm trying to bring across in the next album. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Flo Rida Calls R.O.O.T.S. LP 'A Gumbo Of Flo Rida' Apr 1, 2009
" Nelly Furtado, Akon, Wyclef Jean, Rick Ross, Ace Hood, Brisco and Pitbull are also featured on R.O.O.T.S., which stands for "route of overcoming the struggle. " "I'm definitely letting the people know I haven't forgotten where I've come from," he said. "On this album, I wanted to put out a message about how I've made it to where I am now the trials and tribulations I've been through as well as the party joints. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Chris Cornell takes another sonic shift with 'Scream' Mar 25, 2009
The contemporary R&B tangent "wasn't premeditated," but Cornell knew he wanted to incorporate loops and samples, hence his eagerness to collaborate with beats wizard Timbaland, the producer behind hits by Justin Timberlake, Nelly Furtado and Missy Elliott. Initially approached to remix Carry On tracks, Timbaland suggested teaming on Cornell's solo disc. (USA Today -- Life)
Whoa, Nelly! Mar 16, 2009
Nelly Furtado, Canadian pop star of Portuguese ancestry and one Grammy triumph, has launched her own music company, Nelstar Music. The company has teamed up with Last Gang Labels (the distribution arm of Toronto-based Last Gang Records), and plans to makes its splash with the July 7th release of Greatest Hits, the ironically titled debut album by the fashion-concerned, Toronto electro-pop quartet Fritz Helder & the Phantoms. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Clarkson rebounds with hit CD Mar 14, 2009
But when Cornell restrains his trademark yowl to accommodate an apparent Nelly Furtado castoff on the painful "Part of Me" and the monotone OneRepublic-styled "Long Gone," you have to wonder how he went from superstar to musically bankrupt so quickly. -- Glenn Gamboa, Newsday. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Grunge meets dance pop on Cornell's 'Scream' Mar 9, 2009
This forces the singer-songwriter to find a way to plug his poetic musings into a nightclub wall of sound, a framework that worked better for previous Timbo collaborators such as Nelly Furtado and Justin Timberlake. (The latter shows up to add backing vocals to the album's most compelling track, the sinuous Eastern-tinged groove "Take Me Alive"). (Boston Globe)
Million Album-Selling Indie Vocal Group Tonic Sol-fa Enters into Alliance with Jennifer Lyneis of Ue3 Promotions for Brand Licensing Mar 6, 2009
Some of Lyneis' clients have included Jack Johnson, Nelly Furtado, Brian McKnight, and Sammy Hagar, among others. Tonic Sol-fa has been conquering hearts of audiences of all ages across America, while doing all their marketing, promotion, booking and bookkeeping in house. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hot bodyguard for Kylie Feb 27, 2009
Ronit Roy, who is described as being the Big B of television, has a security agency that has in the past provided protection in India to several stars including Brad Pitt and Angeline Jolie, and Nelly Furtado. On these security details, Ronit was present himself. (India Times, India)
Bitesize Brits: The nominees Feb 19, 2009
Brief bio: Created in the mould of James Blunt, singer-songwriter Morrison has proved to have more staying power - with his Nelly Furtado duet Broken Strings taking up near-permanent residence in the top 40. Nominated for: Best British male. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Cheryl Cole next Beyonce? Feb 18, 2009
Bosses seem confident that she could become a huge solo star, in the mold of Beyonce Knowles or Nelly Furtado. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Winter on Cape Cod yields some nightlife Feb 18, 2009
A sped-up version of Nelly Furtado s Turn Off the Light pumped throughout the lounge. The size of the crowd rivaled what you might see at a Boston bar in January, but Scott Coffey, who owns the local boutique Coffey Men, told us not to be too impressed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
OLD FAITHFUL: Why aging superstars should keep playing Feb 14, 2009
Tyke: "Yeah. I love Nelly Furtado.". Geezer: "No, it's by Hall & Oates.". (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Rihanna, Timbaland Pump Up Star-Studded Grammy Party Feb 8, 2009
" Timbo commenced performing "Oh Timbaland" and "Promiscuous Girl," without Nelly Furtado. Justin Timberlake wasn't in the house, but that didn't stop Tim's DJ from playing "Sexyback. " The producer sang some of Timberlake's part. Later, Tim told the crowd that he wasn't excited for this weekend's award ceremony. "The Grammys are Sunday," he said. "Are y'all excited about that bullsh. (VHI.com -- Music News)
