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Swift made a duet with Stevie Nicks, Foxx brought T-Pain, Doug. E Fresh and Slash into his set while Bon Jovi invited Jennifer Nettles and played a fan-picked song.

Taylor Swift who got her first Grammy this year through album "Fearless", got up on stage to perform "Today Was a Fairytale", a new song which is recorded for her upcoming movie "Valentine's Day". She then introduced Stevie Nicks and together they belted out Fleetwood Mac's "Rhiannon" and her "You Belong With Me".

Before her performance, Jamie Foxx dressed up as Union Jack and collaborated with T-Pain and Doug E. Fresh in "Blame It". Asking the audience to stand up, Foxx got the crowd including Rihanna and Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie to sway their body to the music. Slash came out toward the end, performing a guitar solo of "November Rain". Foxx, who used a lot of Auto-Tune in the performance, gave a shout out to Jay-Z who is known against the use of the enhanced technology.

Later on, Bon Jovi performed "We Weren't Born to Follow" before welcoming Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles onto the stage for a duet of "Who Says You Can't Go Home". The band closed their set with a fan-voted song "Livin' on a Prayer".
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The heavy weight Hip-Hoppers were united in Weezy's 'Drop the World' and Drake's 'Forever' with Barker on drums.

The most anticipated collaboration at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards was reserved as the last act of the day before they announced the winner of Album of the Year. Eminem, joined the star-studded line-up consisting of Drake, Lil Wayne and Travis Barker, being introduced by "Inglourious Basterds" director Quentin Tarantino.

Weezy and Barker were the opening act, performing "Drop the World". Then Eminem came out just in time to sing his verse. An alarm was sounded, Drake came out, spitting verses of "Forever", his collaborative song with Weezy which was also made as the theme song of LeBron James' documentary "More Than a Game".

Amidst the celebration and the energy-pumping performances, Grammys spared a time to remember the victims of Haiti earthquake. Through the performance by Mary J. Blige and Andrea Bocelli, the organizers encourage viewers to donate. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" can be downloaded on iTunes and the proceeds is used to support Haiti relief.

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By Nick Metcalfe

Simply magnificent: Roger Federer won a 16th Grand Slam title in Melbourne

Roger Federer ruthlessly ended Andy Murray's Grand Slam dreams in Melbourne to win a 16th major title.

The Swiss legend sent out an ominous warning to his rivals that he is in no mood to relinquish his crown as the world's best any time soon as he claimed a 6-3 6-4 7-6 win at the Rod Laver Arena.

Murray was fighting back tears at the end, after losing a second Grand Slam final to the Swiss master.

An emotional Murray apologised to the British public for just coming up short in the year's first Grand Slam event.

'Sorry I couldn't do it for you tonight,' he said.

With the crowd cheering in sympathy, Murray joked: 'I can cry like Roger, it's just a shame I can't play like him.'


Emotional: Andy Murray fought back the tears while speaking to the crowd following his defeat against Roger Federer


'I'd like to congratulate Roger. His achievements in tennis are incredible and to keep doing it year after year is pretty special. He was a lot better than me.'
Federer offered words of support to his beaten opponent afterwards, telling Murray: 'You played fantastic and you're too good of a player not to win a Grand Slam, so don't worry about it.'


Second best: Andy Murray lost out to Roger Federer in Melbourne

A thrilled Federer, who has now won four Australian Open titles, added: 'Winning this again, I think I played some of the best tennis of my life these past two weeks.

'This is a very special moment - a first Grand Slam as a father.'


On fire: Roger Federer plays a forehand in his clash with Andy Murray at the Rod Laver Arena

Murray was broken in his first service game of the match, and even though he quickly broke back Federer looked in imposing form and he produced some fine returns to break serve again in the eighth game and went on to clinch the opening set.

Federer then broke the Murray serve to love in the third game of the second set, and with the Scot looking decidedly second best, a routine win looked on the cards.


Beautiful sight: Night starts to fall in Melbourne as a packed house watches the men's final

It wasn't until the third set, where Murray produced a fine cross-court pass to break Federer's serve, that the Briton made his opponent sweat.

The Swiss used all his big-match experience to good effect however, and a casual volley from Murray soon let Federer back in to break the Scot's serve at the Rod Laver Arena.


He's Scot a lot of support: Fans cheer on Andy Murray in Melbourne


In a superb tie-break, with both players playing some delightful tennis, Murray failed to convert five set points before Federer clinched victory on his third championship point when Murray fired a backhand into the net.

Federer has now won three of the past four Grand Slam events, taking him two clear of the previous all-time record held by Pete Sampras.


source: dailymail

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Although it appears as if Kara’s popularity is growing everyday, Seungyeon begs to differ.

On a recent recording of SBS Quiz! Sixth Sense, Seungyeon revealed that when the ladies of Kara took the stage the response from the crowd was pretty good. However, when sexy singer Moon Ji Eun appeared, Seungyeon stated that the men in the military went crazy!

In response to the obvious disappointment from Seungyeon, netizens left encouraging comments such as: “With your help, KARA was able to rise to stardom. You worked hard!” I’m guessing that this performance was early on in their career because if the girls showed up to the military now, the reaction will probably be on a whole different scale!
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Mao Asada is a Japanese figure skater who was the 2008 World Figure Skating champion and is ranked #4 in the world by the International Skating Union (ISU). And with the help of many other skaters, Mao briefly taunted the competition with the Brown Eyed Girls hip swaying dance song Abracadabra!

It’s always great to see the k-pop influence spreading, especially on a global scale. Granted, the form and choreography isn’t perfect but then again the performers are wearing a pair of skates on ice.
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As you guys all know, Inkigayo this week is doing a Vancouver Olympics Special as they have prepared for us a number of special performances. Well, the day has finally arrived, and T-ara’s Jiyeon; Eunjung and Hyomin; 4minute’s Hyuna; Rainbow’s Jaekyung and SeeYa’s Soomi performed their special stage on Inkigayo with Mickey! The girls were terrific cheerleaders, and the performance was awesome! Check out the performance below:
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On today’s SBS Inkigayo Vancouver Olympics Special boy groups BEAST and 2AM hooked up on stage to perform a kpop classic, Psy’s Champion. The two groups did an excellent job of bringing back this track with the original fun flair that Psy gave it.

Though they’re a ballad group, 2AM definitely knows how to have fun and bust a move in a genre that’s definitely not their own. BEAST is the go-to newbie group that fans can count on to make ‘em smile with their dorkiness on stage. The original track was a very upbeat song and it was definitely the perfect song for these boys to perform. Check out the original and the new version below.
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With a sexy comeback on last night’s Music Core, the girls of SNSD/Girl’s Generation return to the stage on SBS Inkigayo with Show! Show! Show! and Oh!

After the release of their 2nd album and a successful 30k start, the girls are definitely fulfilling many of their fans’ fantasies wishes with their peppy choreography and sexy outfits. Be sure to stay tuned for SNSD’s transition to a dark and sexy concept!
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Cutie singer IU recently remixed her Marshmallow song and transformed it into a special Valentine’s Day acoustic song titled, Love To You!

IU recorded a short message to the fans as she spread the love. It was also revealed that the adorable giant bobbing marshmallow in the music video and live performances is actually her manager!
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After releasing their second album Oh!, SNSD kicked off their comeback with a tremendous start, hitting the 30k mark in album sales in one day. Many fans are guessing that SNSD’s title track Oh! will be a huge hit as it took the # 1 spot in music charts faster than their previous hit track, Tell Me Your Wish (Genie).

In the past week, the girls of SNSD have been teasing us a couple of times with their choreography of Oh!, until they released the MV on the 26th.

Today, SNSD finally performed their comeback stage on Music Core, performing Show! Show! Show! and Oh!. With the outstanding choreography, their performance was absolutely terrific! Without further ado, check it out below!
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Sprinters race in the Men's 60 Meter Dash at the 103rd Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York, January 29, 2010. From right are winner Ivory Williams of the U.S. , Steve Mullings of Jamaica, Daniel Bailey of Antigua and Michael Rodgers of the U.S.

Sprinters race in the Men's 60 Meter Dash at the 103rd Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York, January 29, 2010. From right are winner Ivory Williams of the U.S. , Steve Mullings of Jamaica, Daniel Bailey of Antigua and Michael Rodgers of the U.S.

Sprinters race in the Men's 60 Meter Dash at the 103rd Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York, January 29, 2010. From right are winner Ivory Williams of the U.S. , Steve Mullings of Jamaica, Daniel Bailey of Antigua and Michael Rodgers of the U.S.



United States' Terrence Trammell (4) clears the hurdle en route to winning the men's 60-meter hurdles at the Millrose Games track and field event in Madison Square Garden in New York, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010. Ryan Braithwaite, center, of Barbados, finished second and United States' Trey Hardee (1) finished third.


Terrence Trammell of the U.S. (C) leaps a hurdle on his way to winning the men's 60m hurdles at the 103rd Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York January 29, 2010. Ryan Brathwaite of Barbados is at right and Aries Merritt of the U.S. is at left.



Lisa Barber of the U.S. (L) pulls away from compatriot Muna Lee and Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica (R) to win the women's 60 meter dash at the 103rd Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York January 29, 2010.


Lisa barber of the U.S. (L) pulls away from compatriot Muna Lee (C) and Veronica Campbell-Brown of Jamaica to win the women's 60 Meter Dash at the 103rd Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York, January 29, 2010.


Bernard Lagat of Kenya wins his eighth Wannamaker Mile race at the 103rd Millrose Games at Madison Square Garden in New York January 29, 2010.


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Los Angeles Lakers' Ron Artest saves a ball from going out of bounds in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Philadelphia 76ers, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Philadelphia.



Los Angeles Lakers' Andrew Bynum (17) goes flying after being fouled by Philadelphia 76ers' Andre Iguodala (9) as 76ers' Allen Iverson (3) looks on in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Philadelphia.


Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant, left, knocks the ball loose from Philadelphia 76ers' Allen Iverson in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Philadelphia. Los Angeles won 99-91


Philadelphia 76ers' Allen Iverson, right, has the ball swatted away by Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Philadelphia. Los Angeles won 99-91.


Philadelphia 76ers' Willie Green (33) tries to get a shot past Los Angeles Lakers' Lamar Odom (7) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in Philadelphia. Los Angeles won 99-91.


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Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson (L) grabs a rebound from Boston Celtics center Kendrick Perkins in the first half of NBA basketball action in Atlanta, Georgia, January 29, 2010.



ATLANTA - JANUARY 29: Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics loses the ball against Al Horford #15 and Josh Smith #5 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on January 29, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia


ATLANTA - JANUARY 29: Joe Johnson #2 of the Atlanta Hawks defends as Mike Bibby #10 attempts to steal the ball from Ray Allen #20 of the Boston Celtics at Philips Arena on January 29, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.



Boston Celtics guard Tony Allen (L) shoots in front of Atlanta Hawks guard Jamal Crawford in the first half of NBA basketball action in Atlanta, Georgia, January 29, 2010.



Boston Celtics forward Paul Pierce (L) blocks a shot from Atlanta Hawks guard Joe Johnson in the first half of NBA basketball action in Atlanta, Georgia, January 29, 2010


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This is not what Manchester United fans had in mind the other night when they hoisted a banner proclaiming Wayne Rooney as the white Pele, but the most immediate comparison with the greatest footballer of all time is simply that of size.

The search for the new Pele has long been football’s equivalent of the quest for the Holy Grail, but more recent generations of lovers of the beautiful game are always amazed to be told that Edson Arantes do Nascimento stood only a smidgen above 5ft 7in.

Rooney is only about three inches taller but he, too, is a giant presence on the pitch. He is cast in the same squat, powerful and virtually unstoppable mould. But the new Pele? That really is a tall order.

First, not in style of play but in phenomenal impact, he has to live up to George Best in the annals of Old Trafford.

The arguments are still raging as to whether Rooney’s immediate predecessor as United’s star turn, Cristiano Ronaldo, succeeded in that ambition.

Not for me. And since Ronaldo is a truly thrilling player, that tells us how far Rooney has to climb before he stands up there alongside Pele. The wonderfully tantalising prospect is that he just may have the God-given potential to do so.

Although he is not blessed with quite the two-footed dexterity of Pele, he compensates by generating even more power.

If not quite as electric off the mark, Rooney sustains higher pace through longer runs. There are also shades of Pele in his intangible instinct for finding space and that uncanny reading of the play.

Then there is the unselfishness which enables the truly great player to channel his ego into telepathic interplay with his team-mates.


source: dailymail

Marching on: Federer (left) demolished Tsonga in less than an hour and a half

Roger Federer sent out an ominous warning to Andy Murray as he rolled into the Australian Open final with a crushing straight sets win over Jo-Wilfried Tsonga.

The Swiss maestro, who is bidding for a fourth title at Melbourne Park, barely needed to raise a sweat as he took just one hour and 28 minutes to clinch a 6-2 6-3 6-2 victory.

Federer will now meet Murray in Sunday's final and if the Scot ever needed any reminding of the task he faces the world number one provided it with the consummate ease of his win.

Federer completely dominated on his serve conceding just 15 points in his 13 games on delivery to leave Tsonga, the 10th seed, shell-shocked.

With no pressure no his serve Federer worked away at Tsonga's delivery, which was not as potent as usual with the Frenchman seemingly troubled by an abdominal injury.

Federer broke serve on five occasions to book a re-match of the 2008 US Open when he beat Murray in straight sets.

Federer's win also meant he has now reached 18 of the past 19 grand slam finals


source: dailymail

Centre of attention: Arsene Wenger lost his cool after being dismissed from the dugout at Old Trafford in August


Sir Alex Ferguson has called on Manchester United supporters to end their vile taunting of Arsene Wenger.

The Arsenal boss has been the subject of disgusting and baseless 'paedophile' chants by United followers for a number of years.

And with Ferguson also unhappy in recent years about his treatment at the Emirates Stadium, the Scot has called for a line to be drawn between match-day banter and intolerable abuse ahead of Sunday's match between the Barclays Premier League high-flyers.

'I know there has been some terrible abuse from our fans towards Arsene Wenger,' said Ferguson. 'But a line has to be drawn. They must know that themselves.


Concern: Sir Alex Ferguson

It is only a couple of years ago that Harry Redknapp was subjected to awful taunting at Villa Park, while Ferguson's profile ensures he bears the brunt of plenty of fan ire at visiting grounds.

'It is unavoidable that managers do get abused,' he said. 'I get it myself. Most managers do.

'Sometimes I can't hear these chants, or make them out but it has to be controlled.'

Ferguson delivered his plea 48 hours after praising United's supporters to the hilt for the part they played in their team's Carling Cup victory over Manchester City at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Then, the Scot said if the champions received similar backing throughout the season, they would hardly lose a game.


Battle resumes: Patrice Evra (left) challenged Emmanuel Eboue during a dramatic clash between United and Arsenal in August


But he feels it must be pointed out that positive support is far different to negative attacks on members of the opposition camp.

'There is none better than our support, as it showed on Wednesday,' said Ferguson. 'I was really proud of them.

'But they have a team to support. They don't need to worry about anyone else. They should be proud of the players.'


source: dailymail

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By Marcus Barnes

Dressing up: Mariah Carey puts on a naughty nurse's uniform in the video for her new single Up Out My Face which features female rapper Nicki Minaj

She may be turning 40 this year, but that won't stop Mariah Carey from flaunting her body in the name of her art.

The superstar singer rolls back the years as she dresses up as a naughty nurse in the video for her latest single Up Out My Face.

In the promo, directed by the star and her husband Nick Cannon, Mariah wears a revealing nurses uniform and high heels as she performs with female rapper Nicki Minaj.


Racy: The R&B diva pulls some chewing gum teasingly from her mouth her new duets album is doe to be released on March 30


The short white outfit shows off the singer's cleavage and curvy legs, while she plays up to the fantasy with a garter around her upper thigh - teasingly pulling some chewing gum from her mouth at one point.

In another scene she pulls a wad of money from her cleavage and throws it at the camera.

Starting out with the two ladies encased in boxes, like real life Barbie dolls, the video sees them claw their way out to throw a party together in a supermarket - a red and white theme predominant throughout.


Pulses racing: Nicki pretends to check Mariah's heart rate in the red and white themed video which was directed by the star's husband Nick Cannon


Womanly curves: Mariah adjusts the garter on her thigh - the new single is taken from her forthcoming album Angels Advocate


Mariah's nurses uniform is amongst several racy outfits she is seen wearing during the song, taken from her forthcoming duets remix album Angels Advocate, due to be released March 30.

She also wears a red jacket, short PVC skirt and knee-high boots and a tight-fitting evening dress, all the while accompanied by Minaj who is a protégé of rapper Lil Wayne.

Set for release on the same day fellow R&B star Usher puts out his new LP, Raymond V. Raymond, Angels Advocate will be Mariah's 13th studio album.


Box clever: The singer starts out encased in a box like a real-life Barbie doll


It features brand new remixes and duets of songs from her 2009 release, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel.

Mariah released two songs this week, a duet of Angels Cry with Ne-Yo and Up Out My Face and she is currently on her Angels Advocate tour, which ends on February 27 at the Pearl Concert Theatre in Las Vegas.

Her husband recently spoke to MTV News about his and Carey's hectic schedule, saying that they are planning to start a family once things slow down.


Special treat: Mariah wears another skimpy outfit as she pays a visit to a beauty salon in the new video


Stripped: The singer says she enjoyed going without make-up in Precious

He said: 'We absolutely plan to have a family. But we gotta prioritize, because that's a major, major priority.

'That's like the only priority in life, when you think about it, is starting and raising a family. We wanna make sure everything is out of the way and that we don't have any distractions.'

Meanwhile the ever-glamorous singer admitted she enjoyed dressing down for her role in new film Precious, which is released in the UK today.

She told OK! magazine: 'It was like removing masks, as opposed to putting them on.

'A lot of people didn’t recognise me, and I was actually happy about that.”

'I had to lose the entire persona with me as Mariah Carey. I hate speaking in the third person but that’s the only way to explain it!'
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19 year old Dia, who is still a relatively new singer has run into a bit of a dilemma, due to fans comparing her to 2NE1’s Park Bom.

Dia recently released her new track and music video for “Another Boy,” and she has been gaining quite a following. The fans have even started to claim that her looks, style and powerful vocals are very similar to Bom’s. Dia has been coined as “Bom 2.0,” and fans have created various comparison videos of the two singers.

Being that Dia is actually a very humble and new singer to the scene, she feels bad about what is going on. Her agency stated:

“Dia is concerned and apologetic that this attention may be burdensome and annoying for Park Bom unnie, so she is being extremely cautious with everything she does now.”

I never paid much attention to Dia before, but this just opened my eyes and I can’t help but like her now.

Dia released Another Boy on January 11th and has been performing on KBS Music Bank for 3 weeks now. Check out her performance below!
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Final countdown: Murray was in fine form as he reached Sunday's main event


Andy Murray is just one win away from claiming his maiden grand slam title after he recovered from a set behind to defeat Marin Cilic in the semi-final of the Australian Open.

The fifth seed dropped a set for the first time in the tournament but with his opponent tiring remained calm to win 3-6 6-4 6-4 6-2 under the lights at Rod Laver Arena.

Cilic had been taken to five sets in three of his five matches at the tournament and his 6ft 6ins frame simply could not keep pace with the spirit of the 22-year-old Scot who booked his place in just his second major final

Murray's only other final appearance was at the 2008 US Open where he lost to Roger Federer and the world number one looms as a possible title rival again on Sunday night.

The Swiss will play 10th seed Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the other semi-final tomorrow.

Murray had looked in trouble early as he dropped a set at the tournament for the first time as Cilic twice found a way to break him.


Best of British: Murray (left) was too good for big Croat Cilic


The Croat was controlling the match with his booming forehand and Murray's frustration was showing as he repeatedly chastised himself for his lack of movement around the court.

The self admonishment worked as he grabbed a break in the fifth game of the second set that owed completely to his athleticism.

Murray first ran down a net cord and when Cilic then shovelled a lob over him he somehow made enough ground to allow him to flick a forehand past his stunned rival.

It was a pivotal momentum as Murray stole the initiative and did not hand it back.


That's my boy: Murray's mum Judy (top left) celebrates with coach Miles Maclagan (left) and physical conditioner Jez Green (centre)


He levelled the match at a set apiece with a forehand winner down the line and Cilic visibly started to tire.

Murray sensed it and broke in the third game to have his opponents on the ropes early in the third set, although Cilic produced a stunning forehand cross-court winner as he immediately levelled.

Cilic was, however, clearly starting to flag and relied more heavily on going for his shots to shorten the points.

Murray was content to run his opponent around and as Cilic's forehand grew weary he started to spray his groundstrokes.


Tartan Army: Murray fans show their true colours Down Under


It cost the Croatian a break in the seventh game and Murray underlined his better physical condition as he made ground to hook a cross-court forehand winner.

He then served out to win the set and two quick breaks in the fourth set had him on the verge of victory.

The Scot had one party piece left to deliver, however, as he swatted a forehand from metres outside the court that flew past the net post and into play.

The crowd rose as one to applaud and two points later they were on their feet again as Cilic hit a return long to hand the match to Murray


source: dailymail