ADELE SWEEPS THE 54TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS

Adele at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards

Making a triumphant return to the stage after recovering from her Throat Surgery last fall, fave Brit Siren Adele had the audience cheering and clapping at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards performing an eagerly-awaited rendition of Song of the Year/Record of the Year Winner, Rolling in the Deep. Tears were visible in her eyes following her performance as she stood and took-in a standing ovation.

Prior to this evening, Adele had collected two GRAMMY Awards in 2009 including the coveted Best New Artist.  Although many see that Award as somewhat of a career curse, she clearly is an exception garnering six more GRAMMYs to her name tonight, including top honours with her Disc 21 in the category Album of the Year.  Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Diana Ross handed the Award to the tearful 23-year-old, who thanked her Mother first and foremost even though she wasn't in attendance.

Foo Fighters also fared exceptionally well, winning six Awards tonight for their work on latest Disc, Wasting Light.  Since forming in 1994, the Band led by David Grohl have earned a whopping an impressive eleven GRAMMYs.

85-year-old Jazz Legend Tony Bennett was presented tonight with two additional GRAMMY Awards for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance with Body and Soul (ft. Amy Winehouse) and also his U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Chart-topping Duets II for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album.   Although not televised, Bennett had Winehouse's Parents join him on-stage to accept the Award on-stage.  Bennett now has now won a total 16 GRAMMYs in his celebrated Career.  Both he and Carrie Underwood presented Best New Artist to Wisconsin's own Bon Iver.  Lead Singer Justin Vernon currently is seeing Canadian Singer/Songwriter Kathleen Edwards.

MATTHEW MORRISON SIGNS TO ADAM LEVINE'S 222 RECORD LABEL

Matthew Morrison in Toronto - May 2011

Great news, Matthew Morrison Fans.  Those of you who were disappointed by his debut self-titled Disc's results like me, hopefully soon can write that off as a false start.  The Glee Star has just signed-on to Maroon 5 Frontman Adam Levine's new 222 Record Label and a new Disc is due for Spring 2012.  The musical pairing seems perfect as both Levine and Morrison have seen their stock rise due to their Television fame, especially the former in being a Mentor on NBC's The Voice.

The 222 Label also dons the same name as a limited edition Guitar which Levine had designed together with First Act and sold through Target recently, in addition to his own Fashion Line and a Tattoo which he sports with same number.  The name of the first Hollywood studio he ever recorded a Demo was named 222 and since then the auspicious number has stuck with him.

Levine and Morrison are both distributed under the Universal Music Group, so it is expected this new deal also will be handled by the Music Giant.

(Photo credit: Mr. Will-W.)

"THE VOICE" SEES 120% INCREASE OVER PREVIOUS BEST IN SEASON TWO PREMIERE

Official Poster for The Voice

The numbers are in and if you thought NBC's The Voice was a smash the first season, its season Premiere on Super Bowl Sunday saw a 120% increase from its previous biggest measured ratings night, May 31, 2011.  Viewers who tuned-in saw even more of that noted tension between Mentors, Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine with the Diva repeatedly talking over Levine and at one point calling him a "Justin Timberlake Wannabe", which required an apology on her part shortly after.

There were a couple interesting stories during the Blind Auditions, which saw the Mentors listening to Contestants once again with their backs turned including one Contestant, a former Disney Mouseketeer who sang alongside Justin Timberlake, Ryan Gosling, Britney Spears and Aguilera herself, named Tony Lucca.  At first failing to recognize the Singer-Songwriter, Aguilera bolted backstage after cluing-in to his identity, finally running to give him a hug.  "Britney used to have such a crush on you!", she revealed on National Television.

Another Contestant who stood-out is the handsome Chris Mann, who previously has appeared on Glee as a Dalton Academy Warbler.  The Singer, who specializes in Opera, has had various false starts also and his Muse is his Mother, who currently is battling Pancreatic Cancer.

The Voice airs on NBC Monday nights at 8:00 PM EST.

(Photo credit: NBC)

2011 VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW RECAP

2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show

One of the events I look forward to most every year is the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, where Music merges with the World of Women's Fashion into a slick, tightly-produced 60-minute Spectacle. This year Maroon 5, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West and Jay-Z joined the Victoria's Secret Angels in New York City for the Show taped earlier this month. 

Although many will argue that all of this is all Male-catering and Female-deprecating, I don't really see it that way.  The Show is a celebration of Beauty, Self-Love and Glamour.  The positivity that emanates from these Models is infectious and kinda makes me envious that there isn't a Victor's Secret!

Models who walked this year include: Miranda Kerr, Alessandra Ambrosio, Alessandra Ambrosio, Miranda Kerr, Doutzen Kroes, Adriana Lima, Candice Swanepoel, Anne Vyalitsina, Izabel Goulart, Erin Heatherton, Lily Aldridge, Chanel Iman, Karlie Kloss, Anja Rubik, Shanina Shaik, Constance Jablonski, Lily Donaldson, Karmen Pedaru, Emanuela De Paula, Cameron Russell, Toni Garrn, Liu Wen, Anais Mali, Joan Smalls, Maryna Linchuk, Lindsay Ellingson, Caroline Winberg, Sui He, Flavia de Oliveira, Lais Ribeiro, Bregje Heinen, Julia Stegner and Behati Prinsloo.

Kerr, Wife of Actor Orlando Bloom had the honour of wearing the Fantasy Treasure Bra designed by London Jewellers, valued at $2.5 million with 3,400 precious stones including Pearls, Diamonds, Aquamarines,and Citrines in white and yellow 18 Karat Gold, finished with tassel of Diamonds.

See the Bra below:

TAYLOR SWIFT TOPS AT 2011 "AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS"

Taylor Swift at 2011 American Music Awards

Taylor Swift was the Queen of the 2011 American Music Awards tonight, taking home top honour of Artist of the Year, as voted by the Fans.  She also won Favourite Country Album for Speak Now and Favourite Country Female Artist.  In total, Swift has now won a total ten AMAs in her brief rise to the top.

Adele, a Brit, was awarded Favourite Pop/Rock Album for her top-selling 21 although unfortunately she couldn't as she is currently recovering from Throat Surgery.  Meanwhile, Bruno Mars was awarded Favourite Pop/Rock Male Artist, while a pink-haired Star Trek-esque Katy Perry was named Favourite Pop/Rock Female Artist.  Favourite Pop/Rock Band went to Maroon 5 who performed Moves Like Jagger  (ft. Christina Aguilera) and also Stereo Hearts alongside Gym Class Heroes. A teary-eyed Nicki Minaj fared v. well this evening, taking home Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Album for her debut Disc, Pink Friday.

A now-single Jennifer Lopez stunned the audience in a progressively barely-there outfit, although forgetting Lyrics to her Track Until it Beats No More, followed by Papi (from her latest FIAT Commercial) before being joined on-stage by Pitbull for On the Floor.  Pitbull later performed with Lopez's Ex-Husband Marc Anthony on Rain Over Me.

Click here for more from the American Music Awards.

(Photo credit: ABC)

MAROON 5'S ADAM LEVINE BASHES MTV ON TWITTER

Adam Levine directs Tweet at MTV

Although they air tonight at 9 PM EST, not all Pop Acts will be tuning into the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards!  Take Maroon 5 Frontman Adam Levine example who Tweeted yesterday about his general distaste for the direction taken by the Station, which once stood for Music Television Video.  

Despite having the number one song on the Canadian Hot 100 and one of this Summer's biggest hits  with Moves Like Jagger (ft. Christina Aguilera) - currently number four on the U.S Billboard Hot 100 - it appears either the Band either was snubbed by MTV in being asked to perform this year  ...or quite simply they are busy touring right now.

Go Adam, I support you fully!  I miss the days when I would just lounge on my Couch all day watching Music Videos before all this Reality Television nonsense.  Or perhaps maybe we're just too Old School and should just embrace the fact that you have to go online now to watch Music Videos?

VIDEO PREMIERE: MAROON 5 FT. CHRISTINA AGUILERA - MOVES LIKE JAGGER

Still from Moves Like Jagger Video

Finally the Music Video for Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera’s Moves like Jagger has been unveiled after the Track first surfaced in early June. Having peaked already at number right on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number nine on the Canadian Hot 100, hopefully a shirtless Adam Levine is the secret weapon to propel its way up the charts further.

Directed by Jonas Åkerlund the Video combines old footage of Mick Jagger together with that of Aguilera and Maroon 5 in a fitting tribute the Rock Legend deserves from these two former Grammy-winning Best New Artists and judges of NBC's runaway hit The Voice.

See the Video in full below:

GET WELL SOON, GAVIN DEGRAW.

Gavin Degraw

This is absolutely terrible news. Singer/Songwriter Gavin Degraw was attacked by a group of Assailants early Sunday in New York City's East Village. Although the identities of the male Attackers are unknown, Degraw is right now still under-observation. He currently is on-tour with Maroon 5 and Train in support of his next Album, Sweeter, to be released September 20, 2011.

I originally was scheduled to interview Degraw on August 23, 2011 here in Toronto but can only hope that he recovers soon from this senseless act and takes the time to get himself back to a positive place. Send your positive thoughts to him on Twitter here.

(Photo credit: Sony Music)

ADAM LEVINE STRIPS NUDE FOR TESTICULAR & PROSTATE CANCER

Adam Levine for Everyman

Regardless whether you're Male or Female, nobody can deny that Maroon 5 Frontman Adam Levine is pretty much physical perfection. And after meeting him last August, I can say he's just as nice on the inside as he is on the outside.  Click here for that encounter.

Levine stripped down to well, nothing to raise awareness for  both Testicular and Prostate Cancer in the UK for the Everyman Campaign.  The Shot will be appearing in the forthcoming issue of Cosmopolitan UK.

For those who were wondering, those hands belong to longtime Model Girlfriend Anna Vyalitsyna.  Don't all send your Hate Mail to her at once, please.

(Photo credit: Ben Riggot/Cosmopolitan UK)

ADAM LEVINE AND MAROON 5 IN TORONTO | AUTOGRAPH CONTEST

Adam Levine is undisputedly one of the hottest men in Pop Music. The Maroon 5 Frontman has guided the band to over 15 million albums sold worldwide since their highly memorable debut back in 2002. Since then the band has only gone forward, never looking back, with smoldering sexy music videos and an infectious brand of soulful Pop-Rock which just as effectively moves people onto the Dance Floor as it does into the Bedroom.

The band is now set to release their third studio effort Hands All Over and touring in preparation of that album's release September 21, 2010. Although first single Robert "Mutt" Lange-produced Misery has been very steady in picking-up since its release in June, it is peaking currently at number 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. It will likely continue its way up the Chart in the coming weeks.