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Post by leoapp on Feb 17, 2011 15:32:25 GMT -5
The 2011 Billboard Music Awards will air on ABC live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas on May 22, in partnership with the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The announcement was made today by Richard D. Beckman, CEO of Prometheus Global Media, which owns Billboard. The live broadcast will be co-executive produced by Mr. Beckman and Don Mischer of Don Mischer Productions. "This show marks the first of several broadcast platforms we plan to build around the Billboard franchise," Beckman said. "We have an incredible network partner and with Don Mischer, one of the finest producers in the world. We look forward to entertaining music fans with Billboard's own rendition of a televised celebration of music." The awards will reflect Billboard's chart rankings based on key fan interactions with music, including album, single and digital sales, touring, streaming and social interactions on MySpace, Facebook and other popular online destinations for music. These measurements are tracked year-round by Billboard and its data partners. The awards will be based on the reporting period of February 28, 2010 through March 1, 2011. Top artists will be recognized in a variety of genres, including R&B, Rap, Pop, Country, Rock, Latin and Alternative. "Las Vegas is a world-class destination known for hosting special events," said Rossi Ralenkotter, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. "Millions of visitors enjoy our entertainment offerings every year and having the Billboard Music Awards return to Las Vegas gives them one more reason to visit." www.billboard.com/news/billboard-music-awards-set-for-may-22-in-1005039982.story#/news/billboard-music-awards-set-for-may-22-in-1005039982.story
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Post by Enigma. on Feb 17, 2011 15:35:53 GMT -5
In May! Pretty clever. Also the reporting period is interesting.
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Post by #LisaRinna on Feb 17, 2011 15:55:44 GMT -5
Glad to see that Billboard is stepping its game up again :)
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Post by jamrock16 on Feb 17, 2011 16:19:36 GMT -5
Oh, they're coming back? Great! Last one was in 2008, no?
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Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2011 16:30:30 GMT -5
Oh, they're coming back? Great! Last one was in 2008, no? 2006 for the actual telecast(I think).
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Post by carrieidol1 on Feb 17, 2011 16:45:40 GMT -5
Pretty cool... The only crappy thing about these is the winners already being known... for the most part... They're smart to tap into the Spring awards season, their competition was too tough in the Winter season... As long as the performance line up is strong, they should do well.
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Post by I Wish on Feb 17, 2011 17:30:29 GMT -5
Very smart to bring this back & especially in May when there are no other big award shows. It's a great way of gaining a bit of sales for performers.
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Post by Verisimilitude on Feb 17, 2011 17:54:26 GMT -5
Finally! Back in the day, the Billboard Awards WERE just as important as the VMAs and the AMAs in terms of performances and the events in general! Great decision since we're lacking so much music related TV lately.
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Post by slw84 on Feb 19, 2011 14:30:20 GMT -5
Finally! Back in the day, the Billboard Awards WERE just as important as the VMAs and the AMAs in terms of performances and the events in general! Great decision since we're lacking so much music related TV lately. +1
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Post by slw84 on Feb 19, 2011 14:32:25 GMT -5
Very smart to bring this back & especially in May when there are no other big award shows. It's a great way of gaining a bit of sales for performers. +1 And it also helps for those that release their albums in the beginning of the year instead of using q4 releases who will be front runners. That's the best part Feb-Grammys May-Billboard Sept-VMAs November-AMAs World Music Awards and EMAs ???
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Post by slicknickshady on Feb 19, 2011 14:45:09 GMT -5
Hopefully Eminem wins some.
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Post by Living Legend on Feb 19, 2011 18:32:21 GMT -5
Finally! Back in the day, the Billboard Awards WERE just as important as the VMAs and the AMAs in terms of performances and the events in general! Great decision since we're lacking so much music related TV lately. Agree, I really hope Britney performs. I'm expecting Ke$ha to take home a ton of awards since she was the Top New Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist and had the Top Single.
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Post by Nadia on Feb 19, 2011 18:34:31 GMT -5
Finally! Back in the day, the Billboard Awards WERE just as important as the VMAs and the AMAs in terms of performances and the events in general! Great decision since we're lacking so much music related TV lately. Agree, I really hope Britney performs. I'm expecting Ke$ha to take home a ton of awards since she was the Top New Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist and had the Top Single. The awards will be based on the reporting period of February 28, 2010 through March 1, 2011. After the TT domination I think Katy anf Gaga will sweep the show
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Post by Epic Fail on Feb 19, 2011 21:22:18 GMT -5
Agree, I really hope Britney performs. I'm expecting Ke$ha to take home a ton of awards since she was the Top New Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist and had the Top Single. The awards will be based on the reporting period of February 28, 2010 through March 1, 2011. After the TT domination I think Katy anf Gaga will sweep the show Add Rihanna and Em to that list as well.
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Post by Nadia on Feb 19, 2011 21:28:48 GMT -5
The awards will be based on the reporting period of February 28, 2010 through March 1, 2011. After the TT domination I think Katy anf Gaga will sweep the show Add Rihanna and Em to that list as well. oops I forget Rhi she will probably lead the nominationS since she can go both pop and RnB
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Post by Mr. Wonder on Feb 20, 2011 4:34:04 GMT -5
The Queen of Billboard approves.
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Post by Janhova's Witness on Feb 20, 2011 5:10:44 GMT -5
The Queen of Billboard approves. YUUUSSSSSSSS. I bow before my Lord and savior, who spread the Flop Sea with the Book of Control and delivered us from evil with the Book of Rhythm Nation 1814. Praise be Her holy name.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 20, 2011 12:35:54 GMT -5
They're coming back?! Yes! :'(
I've missed ye, thou Billboard.
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Post by Kishi KCM on Feb 20, 2011 13:30:10 GMT -5
The Queen of Billboard approves. YUUUSSSSSSSS. I bow before my Lord and savior, who spread the Flop Sea with the Book of Control and delivered us from evil with the Book of Rhythm Nation 1814. Praise be Her holy name. *bows down and claps hands* I'm glad it's coming back. We NEED these award shows, the industry could use them!! They need to bring back Radio Music Awards as well. iTunes should make one too.
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Post by Rumors on Feb 20, 2011 14:22:15 GMT -5
Glad to see it.
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Post by Joe1240 on Feb 20, 2011 15:58:51 GMT -5
That's awesome! Hopefully Taylor Swift shows up to this award show!! It will be awesome!
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Post by slw84 on Feb 20, 2011 16:48:32 GMT -5
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Post by Living Legend on Feb 20, 2011 17:17:08 GMT -5
^ I can definitely see Britney finally getting a Special Achievement award. I hope they can get someone that she really admires to present the award to her (maybe Madonna or Janet).
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Post by Lockheart on Feb 20, 2011 17:54:19 GMT -5
The Billboard Awards is legit. An award based on chart performance. Britney hasn't won much since 2000, I think the last she won was for MATM. Hopefully next year she can grab a couple of awards.
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Post by slw84 on Feb 20, 2011 18:09:20 GMT -5
The Billboard Awards is legit. An award based on chart performance. Britney hasn't won much since 2000, I think the last she won was for MATM. Hopefully next year she can grab a couple of awards. I don't see her winning any awards this year but I would hope they could honor her for her achievements so far...it seems obvious that a new wave of pop artist are taking over and the fact that she is holding her own is worth something. Since this will be in May she will release her album in March with a second single...I think it would be great promo...plus hopefully she can score another #1 album and single and platinum plaque.
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Post by Push The Button on Feb 20, 2011 19:57:01 GMT -5
Considering Gaga was the #1 artist of 2010, it stands to reason that she'll take this years Artist of the Year Award.
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Post by HER MINAJesty on Feb 20, 2011 20:25:48 GMT -5
and these awards take place on the eve of Born This Way hitting stores... should be a huge night for GaGa
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Post by Lockheart on Feb 20, 2011 22:06:15 GMT -5
The Billboard Awards is legit. An award based on chart performance. Britney hasn't won much since 2000, I think the last she won was for MATM. Hopefully next year she can grab a couple of awards. I don't see her winning any awards this year but I would hope they could honor her for her achievements so far...it seems obvious that a new wave of pop artist are taking over and the fact that she is holding her own is worth something. Since this will be in May she will release her album in March with a second single...I think it would be great promo...plus hopefully she can score another #1 album and single and platinum plaque. Award-giving bodies rarely appreciate Britney. She should have been awarded a WMA for her achievement a long time ago yet they awarded Jennifer Lopez a lifetime achievement award. I don't need for them to give her awards for sympathy like the 2008 VMAs, but they need to realize how long she has come and still getting hit singles and albums to this day and age
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Post by Mr. Wonder on Feb 20, 2011 22:25:42 GMT -5
The Queen of Billboard approves. YUUUSSSSSSSS. I bow before my Lord and savior, who spread the Flop Sea with the Book of Control and delivered us from evil with the Book of Rhythm Nation 1814. Praise be Her holy name.
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Post by heartbeats on Feb 21, 2011 0:41:00 GMT -5
May 22nd huh?
I expect Gaga to win everything and perform new tracks from her album which will be released the day after. Billboard and Interscope already had this planned.
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