Taylor Swift To Co-Host Grammy Nominations Concert
Taylor Swift sparkles in silver on the 2008 AMAs red carpet
Taylor Swift arrives at the Grammy Nominations concert live held at the Nokia Theatre LA Live on December 3, 2008 in Los Angeles, California
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Taylor Swift To Co-Host Grammy Nominations Concert
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Taylor Swift sparkles in silver on the 2008 AMAs red carpet
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Taylor Swift arrives at the Grammy Nominations concert live held at the Nokia Theatre LA Live on December 3, 2008 in Los Angeles, California
January 5, 2009
NEW YORK, NY --
Chart-topping singer Taylor Swift has a special present for her mother’s birthday this weekend – a performance on “Saturday Night Live.”
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January 1, 2009
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Taylor Swift was the year’s best-selling artist with more than 4 million albums sold, but music sales have continued to slump in 2008 as the increased number of downloads of digital tracks failed to make up for a plunge in the sale of compact discs.
Year-end sales figures released Wednesday by The Nielsen Co. show total album sales, including album equivalents made up of single digital tracks, fell to 428.4 million units, down 8.5 percent from 500.5 million in 2007.
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December 31, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Why not share a shot with Paris Hilton or boogie down with Pete Wentz to ring in 2009? This year, any regular Joe with dough (and no reason to sweat the economy) could party like — and with — a rock star, movie star or reality TV star on New Year’s Eve.
Take a look at some of the parties that were boasting famous names:
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December 30, 2008
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. --
2008 was the first year that we began writing about music on AccessHollywood.com and what a fun year it has been!
From the experimental sounds of new artists like Santogold and The Ting Tings, to huge epic albums from major artists like Coldplay and Beyonce, it’s been a wonderful year in music.
Our writers submitted their picks for the top albums and singles of the year, so check out our collective picks…. after the jump!
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December 15, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Find out what Taylor’s guests had for her birthday dinner! Plus, Jennie Garth is bummed about “Twilight” director leaving. And, who was crowned the new “Survivor?”
Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans
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December 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The accolades keep coming for Chris Brown — this time, he’s been named Billboard’s top artist of 2008.
“It’s bigger than what I can ever imagine. It’s unexpected totally, so it’s a surprise,” Brown said in an interview Thursday.
It shouldn’t be too much of a surprise for Brown. He not only nabbed the Billboard honor in 2006, he had a great ‘08, with solo hits like “With You” and “Forever” as well as successful collaborations, like the Jordin Sparks duet “No Air.” Last month, he won three awards at the American Music Awards, including artist of the year.
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December 8, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Joe Jonas and Taylor Swift will be ringing in 2009 together. “Potter’s” Emma Watson discusses doing a nude scene. And, “The Amazing Race” has two new winners!
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December 2, 2008
NEW YORK CITY, N.Y. --
Britney Spears celebrated her 27th birthday doing what her fans love to see her do most — performing.
The pop star continued her comeback with an appearance on “Good Morning America” Tuesday morning at the Big Apple Circus tent at New York’s Lincoln Center.
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December 2, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
In an era where awards shows are as commonplace as reality shows, even the top-tier events are finding it hard to stand out.
So the Recording Academy is trying something different when it announces its nominees for its upcoming Grammys. Instead of its traditional morning roll call of nominee names at a staid press conference, top nominees will be revealed during a prime-time concert special to air live Wednesday on CBS.
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November 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The 2008 American Music Awards were full of music showdowns – and it wasn’t just Chris Brown taking on Coldplay or Rihanna vs. Alicia Keys. Former couple Joe Jonas and Taylor Swift were both in attendance; host Jimmy Kimmel even made reference to their recent break-up in his opening monologue – but, according to the young stars, they are on good terms with each other now.
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November 14, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Kellie & Taylor rock out to Brit & Justin. Madonna and the Beckhams hit up Nobu. And, John Mayer talks about how he’ll propose.
Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!
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November 13, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson grab a Whopper. And, will Jack Black spill Angelina Jolie baby beans in the future?
Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!
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November 13, 2008
NASHVILLE, TN --
George Strait won single and album of the year at Wednesday’s CMA Awards, a ceremony highlighted by a lavish performance by Taylor Swift, a surprise appearance by rapper Lil Wayne and Reba McEntire’s onstage collaboration with Brooks & Dunn on the song she inspired, “Cowgirls Don’t Cry.”
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November 12, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Joe Jonas has moved on from country singer Taylor Swift and is now dating actress Camilla Belle, People reported.
The 19-year-old Jonas Brother met the “10,000 B.C.” star during the filming of the group’s “Lovebug” video, a source told the mag.
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November 6, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Taylor Swift is furious over rumors that hit the Internet this week suggesting she was pregnant with ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas’ baby.
“It’s so crazy when you spend your entire life and all of your energy trying to be a good person and trying to be a good role model and trying to make the right decision and you make the right decisions and you make the right choices and people make things up about you,” Taylor told Access Hollywood in an exclusive interview set to air on Access Monday night.
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November 5, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
After months of rumors about dating Joe Jonas, the middle Jonas Brother, country sweetheart Taylor Swift has opened up about their relationship — and how he broke her heart.
“You learn, you really do,” she said on “On Air With Ryan Seacrest” on Wednesday, admitting that she had dated the teen star. “I’m trying to shake it off.”
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November 4, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
New York is a deep blue state, and was almost assured to go the way of Barack Obama on Election Day. Still, as Diddy cast his ballot for the Democratic presidential candidateTuesday, he couldn’t help but feel that he had made a difference.
“I felt like my vote was the vote that put him into office. It was down to one vote, and that was going to be my vote. And that may not be true, but that’s how much power it felt like I had,“the hip-hop mogul said.
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October 29, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --
The moniker “Country Music’s Biggest Night” continues for the CMA’s as Academy Award-winning actress Reese Witherspoon is the first presenter announced for “The 42nd Annual CMA Awards,” Access Hollywood has confirmed. Additionally, nominees Rodney Atkins and Kellie Pickler have been added as performers. “The 42nd Annual CMA Awards” airs live from Nashville, Wednesday, November 12 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
Previously announced performers include co-hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, along with Trace Adkins, Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney and The Wailers, the Eagles, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, George Strait, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban.
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October 22, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Five-time Grammy winner Celine Dion, six-time Grammy winners the Foo Fighters, 14-time Grammy winner B.B. King, five-time Grammy winner John Mayer, and 50th Grammy nominee Taylor Swift are the first performers announced for “The Grammy Nominations Concert Live!! — Countdown To Music’s Biggest Night,” Access Hollywood has learned.
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September 21, 2008
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The Jonas Brothers answered a new round of fan questions on their MySpace on Sunday, discussing everything from dating fans to their favorite foods.
“We are just like everyone else when it comes to love and attraction,” they wrote on the possibility of dating a fan. “When we meet a girl we are interested in we try to get to know her and look for ways to make that happen. The hard part is finding a place where we can have privacy to get to know someone.”
Access the Full StorySeptember 16, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Miley Cyrus has been spotted around Los Angeles with a new guy. Find out who this new 20-year-old is — and what’s his connection to Taylor Swift?
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September 15, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Justin Timberlake goes NYC apartment shopping with Jessica Biel. “Gossip Girl” stars celebrate with Michael Phelps after “SNL” appearance. And, Palin says she once dressed up as Tina Fey for Halloween.
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September 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Carrie Underwood, Kenny Chesney and Alan Jackson are among the nominees for the 42nd Country Music Association Awards.
Other nominees include Taylor Swift and Rascal Flatts, who were on hand to reveal the some of nominees during a live announcement on Thursday’s ABC’s “Good Morning America.”
August 15, 2008
NEW YORK, New York --
The Jonas Brothers hit New York City yesterday again, to film new scenes for their 3-D movie on Friday after a full week in the Big Apple.
So far the film seems to be quite the costume party – on Thursday, middle brother Joe (who turned 19 today) was photographed in a ‘70s-style police uniform and today, Kevin and Nick were snapped in costume as a hot dog vendor and the driver of a horse-drawn carriage, respectively.
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July 27, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --
While most of her peers donned caps and gowns to receive their high school diplomas, country star Taylor Swift was strumming a guitar and performing for thousands of fans.
So Swift got her diploma in the mail.
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July 24, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The Jonas Brothers are quickly becoming old pros at dealing with the attention that comes with pop superstardom.
Of course with the fame, come the headlines in the tabloids. And when it comes to Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas, the popular topic of discussion has been their love lives.
But the boys are taking it all in stride.
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July 8, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson go DVD shopping. James McAvoy longed for his “Die Hard” moment. And, what TV show is planning a major twist?
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June 11, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Plus, Jessica Simpson is now and forever a coutry girl. Why did David Cook get Nicholson nerves? And Cameron Diaz continues to heat things up with Jennifer Aniston’s ex.
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June 9, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Taylor Swift will be lending her star power to Miley Cyrus’ big screen treatment of her beloved Disney character.
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May 18, 2008
LAS VEGAS, Nevada --
Miranda Lambert, Sugarland and Taylor Swift score big wins at the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
Find out all of the night’s big winners inside!
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April 15, 2008
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Taylor Swift won female video for “Our Song” and Rascal Flatts won group video of the year for “Take Me There” during Monday’s Country Music Television awards.
“Are you serious? I can’t even believe this,” said Swift, 18, who won in a field that included Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood, LeAnn Rimes and Miranda Lambert.
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April 15, 2008
LAS VEGAS, NV --
The Academy of Country Music today announced that country music superstars Rodney Atkins, Dolly Parton, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood will perform as part of the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas this May.
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March 6, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --
Shattering all previous records, over two million votes were cast for the final nominees of the 2008 CMT Music Awards, putting country superstars Brad Paisley and Sugarland in the lead with four final nominations. Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler, Kenny Chesney, LeAnn Rimes, Rascal Flatts, Taylor Swift and Trace Adkins share the designation of three nominations each. Music’s hottest father and daughter, Billy Ray Cyrus and Miley Cyrus, will host the 2008 CMT Music Awards.
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March 4, 2008
NASHVILLE, TN --
The ACM nominees were announced at a press conference held today at the Ford Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville. Participating in the press conference were multi-platinum recording artists Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, the Academy’s current Top Male Vocalist and Top Female Vocalist.
Paisley and Underwood read nominations live during a CBS 'The Early Show' broadcast, which also included live performances by Rodney Atkins and Miranda Lambert, the Academy’s reining Top New Male Vocalist and Top New Female Vocalist, respectively.
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February 26, 2008
NASHVILLE, Tenn. --
Billy Ray Cyrus and daughter Miley will host and perform at the 2008 CMT Music Awards.
The seventh annual awards show will air live April 14 on CMT from Belmont University's Curb Event Center. Alan Jackson, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and Toby Keith will also be among the performers.
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February 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Music's heavy hitters turned out for the Grammy Awards' 50th anniversary ceremony Sunday in celebratory and respectful outfits. The fringe outfits were left to up-and-comers or those looking for some paparazzi shots.
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January 10, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
The indie super group lands in the top spot with the formerly name your own price album.
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December 30, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tennessee. --
Carrie’s “Before He Cheats At ” won single of the year at the CMAs. Next up, she’ll co-headline the “Love, Pain & the whole crazy Carnival Ride Tour,” with Keith Urban which is set to rock 24 cities starting on January 31, 2008.
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December 30, 2007
NASHVILLE, Tennessee. --
Carrie’s “Before He Cheats At ” won single of the year at the CMAs. Next up, she’ll co-headline the “Love, Pain & the whole crazy Carnival Ride Tour,” with Keith Urban which is set to rock 24 cities starting on January 31, 2008.
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December 14, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
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January 5, 2008
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Nominees announced Thursday in top categories for the 50th Annual Grammy Awards:
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December 6, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
Access the Full StoryDecember 6, 2007
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LOS ANGELES, Calif. (December 6, 2007) – Now that the nominees have been announced for the 50th annual Grammy Awards, the stars are sounding off…
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December 5, 2007
NEW YORK, NY --
NEW YORK, NY (December 5, 2007) — At first, Amy Winehouse was heralded as a gifted new artist with an amazing albums. Now she’s known for erratic behavior and alleged substance abuse — but Thursday’s Grammy nominations should put the focus back on her music.
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November 14, 2007
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (November 14, 2007) – Former retiree Jay-Z stormed to the top of the album charts this week with his new full-length record, “American Gangster.”
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Taylor Swift Gets Ready For Grammy Nominations Concert
Access is backstage with country sensation Taylor Swift as she rehearses hosting duties for the 2009 Grammy Award Nominations Concert, airing December 3, 2008 on CBS.
2008 American Music Awards: Backstage Pass
Access’ guest correspondent Quddus catches up with Mariah Carey, Nick Cannon, Rihanna, Jordin Sparks, Taylor Swift and Julianne Hough backstage after the show at the 2008 AMA’s in Los Angeles.
Access Extended: CNN Heroes Party
Jessica Biel, Taylor Swift, Terrence Howard, Anderson Cooper and many other stars hit the red carpet at the CNN Heroes party where everyday people were honored for their achievements and contributions to society.
Access Extended: Glamour Magazine’s Women Of The Year 2008
Nicole Kidman, Hillary Clinton, Natalie Portman and Taylor Swift were in attendance as Glamour honored the 2008 Women of the Year with a star-studded gathering at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Monday.
Taylor Swift Denies Pregnancy Rumors (Nov. 6, 2008)
Country cutie Taylor Swift goes on the record with Access, addressing the pregnancy rumors and revealing why it’s so upsetting.
Taylor Swift Talks MySpace
Country singer Taylor Swift talks about how the success of MySpace has impacted her life and career. Taylor’s MySpace page has surpassed the 20 million mark for music streams.
Music Video: Taylor Swift - ‘Love Story’
Check out Taylor Swift’s music video for her first single called “Love Story,” off her “Fearless,” album that will be out on November 11, 2008.
2008 Academy Of Country Music Awards: Arrivals
Country music fan Maureen McCormick is all over the orange carpet with Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, Kellie Pickler and Julianne Hough at the 43rd Annual Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas.
Access Extended: Taylor Swift Poses For The Cover Of Seventeen Magazine
In this extended interview, country music singer and songwriter Taylor Swift graces the cover of the June 2008 issue of Seventeen Magazine. Access is behind-the-scenes at the photo shoot and unveils one of Taylor’s lifelong dreams.
Access Extended: CMT Music Awards 2008: Arrivals, Part I
Country super-fan and Access’ CMT correspondent Maureen McCormick, also know as Marcia Brady, meets and greets her favorite country music artists Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Leanne Rimes and Rascal Flatts at the CMT Music Awards.
2008 Grammy Awards Arrivals: Miley Cyrus & Fergie
Access' Shaun Robinson catches teen pop sensation Miley Cyrus, Fergie, and Taylor Swift on the red carpet moments before the biggest night in music kicks off.
2008 Grammy Awards: People Magazine & Verizon Wireless Party
Miley Cyrus, Chris Daughtry, and Taylor Swift among others, came out to honor two-time Grammy Award-Nominee Timbaland for achieving remarkable success across all music genr
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