January 21st, 2009

BET Sunday Best Returns — BET’s Sunday Best is in the process of casting for its second season. Open auditions was held in Atlanta on Jan 11th with the next audition date coming up for Chicago on (Jan 24), and then Washington, DC (Jan 31).

Nominations for this year’s 2009 BRIT Awards have been revealed. Out of those nominated, Beyonce Knowles and Pink will be up against newcomers Katy Perry, Gabriella Cilmi, and Santagold for Best International Female.  Meanwhile, “Paper Planes” singer M.I.A. will be up against Duffy, Adele, Beth Rowley and Estelle for Best British Female Solo Artist.

The show will co-hosted by singer Kylie Minogue alongside James Corden and Mathew Horne.

Aretha Franklin, 66, sings “My Country ‘Tis of Thee” at the Presidential Inauguration of 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama, on Tuesday, January, 20, 2009.