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Movie Review: Halle Berry Dives Head First In 'Bruised'

2021-11-18T18:51:00.001-05:00

What makes Halle Berry such a great actress is that regardless of the role, lead or supporting, good or bad, you never doubt her commitment to giving it everything that she’s got, and that commitment is more than evident in her latest film, ‘Bruised’, which debuted in theaters yesterday (11/17) and will hit Netflix a week later (11/24).

In the film, she plays Jackie Justice, a disgraced MMA fighter looking for redemption after her last fight left her crawling out the cage. It’s the classic fight story, but in this instance, Jackie is also fighting to be a mom to the son that she abandoned years ago.

For the role, Berry dives in headfirst (literally headbutting her opponent in the early moments of the film) by putting herself through grueling training for nearly three years and helping reimagine the story that was originally written for a young white woman, and had Blake Lively attached as its star. It’s a familiar fight that Berry has faced for most of her career and one that she, for the most part, wins here as she also steps behind the camera for the first time.

Berry is fearless as Jackie providing both the physically needed to believe that she is a fighter and the emotional awareness to deliver in the dramatic scenes. There are few actresses as gifted at displaying the strength of a broken woman, and if anyone needed a reminder, she shows that she is far greater than the material that she has been rewarded by delivering her best performance since her powerfully understated work in ‘Things We Lost in the Fire’.

She also shows potential as a director and despite some choppy shots here and there that lack fluidity, you can tell Berry cares about each and every character as she frames their faces in ways that bring the best out of them. Danny Boyd Jr., who plays Manny, says so much with his eyes without saying a thing at all, Sheila Atim is revelation as her trainer turned lover Buddhakan, Adriane Lenox is great as her mom and Stephen McKinley Henderson feels at ease as Pops despite his presence being severely underused until the final stretch.

Still, ‘Bruised’ does take quite a beating in the grand scheme of things as the script by first-time screenwriter Michelle Rosenfarb is a laundry list of cliches that are often put out there without any true resolution. The characters feel undeveloped and with the story being so familiar there needed to be something that separates it from the pack besides a black female protagonist.

There isn’t and as a result, the only thing that leaves a mark are the performances.

3 OUT OF 5

2021 Academy Awards: Complete List Of Winners

2021-04-26T00:00:00.006-04:00

'Mank' came into the night with a leading 10 nominations, but 'Nomadland' collected the top award of the night, Best Picture, at the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday, April 25th.

Anthony Hopkins and Frances McDormand were named Best Actor and Best Actress for 'The Father' and 'Nomadland' (respectively), while in the supporting categories, Daniel Kaluuya and Yuh-Jung Youn were awarded for their work in 'Judas and the Black Messiah' and 'Minari' (respectively).

2021 ACADEMY AWARDS: COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS

Best Picture
Nomadland

Best Actor
Anthony Hopkins, The Father

Best Actress
Frances McDormand, Nomadland

Directing
Chloé Zhao, Nomadland

Actor in a Supporting Role
Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah

Actress in a Supporting Role
Yuh-Jung Youn
Minari

Original Screenplay
Promising Young Woman
(Emerald Fennell)

Adapted Screenplay
The Father
(Christopher Hampton and Florian Zeller)

International Feature Film
Another Round (Denmark)

Animated Film
Soul
(Pete Docter and Dana Murray)

Animated Short
If Anything Happens I Love You
(Will McCormack and Michael Govier)

Music (Original Score)
Soul
(Trent Reznor, Atticus Ross and Jon Batiste)

Music (Original Song)
“Fight For You” from Judas and the Black Messiah
(Music by H.E.R. and Dernst Emile II; Lyric by H.E.R. and Tiara Thomas)

Visual Effects
Tenet
Andrew Jackson, David Lee, Andrew Lockley and Scott Fisher

Cinematography
Mank
(Erik Messerschmidt)

Sound
Sound of Metal
(Nicolas Becker, Jaime Baksht, Michelle Couttolenc, Carlos Cortés and Phillip Bladh)

Film Editing
Sound of Metal
Mikkel E. G. Nielsen

Makeup and Hairstyling
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
(Sergio Lopez-Rivera, Mia Neal and Jamika Wilson)

Costume Design
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
(Ann Roth)

Live Action Short Film
Two Distant Strangers
(Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe)

Documentary Feature
My Octopus Teacher
Pippa Ehrlich, James Reed and Craig Foster

Documentary Short Subject
Colette
(Anthony Giacchino and Alice Doyard)

Production Design
Mank
(Production Design: Donald Graham Burt; Set Decoration: Jan Pascale)

2021 Academy Awards: Anthony Hopkins Wins Best Actor [Video]

2021-04-25T23:56:00.002-04:00

In the biggest twist of the night, Chadwick Boseman lost his first and final bid for Best Actor to no-show Anthony Hopkins for his heartbreaking role in 'The Father' at the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday, April 25th.

Other nominees included Riz Ahmed in 'Sound of Metal', Chadwick Boseman in 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom', Gary Oldman in 'Mank' and Steven Yeun in 'Minari'.

2021 Academy Awards: Frances McDormand Wins Best Actress [Video]

2021-04-25T23:42:00.000-04:00

In a tightly contested race, history was shutout as Frances McDormand claimed her third Best Actress win for 'Nomadland' at the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday, April 25th.

Other nominees included Viola Davis in 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom', Andra Day in 'The United States vs. Billie Holiday', Vanessa Kirby in 'Pieces of a Woman', Frances McDormand in 'Nomadland' and Carey Mulligan in 'Promising Young Woman'.

2021 Academy Awards: Yuh-Jung Youn Wins Best Supporting Actress [Video]

2021-04-25T22:33:00.002-04:00

2x-winner Brad Pitt, who captured last year's Best Supporting Actor trophy, presented Yuh-Jung Youn with Best Supporting Actress for her role as Soonya in 'Minari' at the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday, April 25th.

Other nominees included Maria Bakalova in 'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm', Glenn Close in 'Hillbilly Elegy', Olivia Colman in 'The Father' and Amanda Seyfried in 'Mank'.

2021 Academy Awards: Daniel Kaluuya Wins Best Supporting Actor [Video]

2021-04-25T21:09:00.003-04:00

As expected, Daniel Kaluuya completed his sweep by winning his first Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Fred Hampton in 'Judas and the Black Messiah' at the 93rd Academy Awards on Sunday, April 25th.

Other nominees include his co-star LaKeith Stanfield, Sacha Baron Cohen in 'The Trial of the Chicago 7', Leslie Odom Jr. in 'One Night in Miami' and Paul Raci in 'Sound of Metal'.

2021 Epitome Of Film Awards: List Of Winners + Denzel Washington Honored As Film Legend

2021-04-24T19:00:00.001-04:00

It is about 24 hours until the winners of the 93rd Academy Awards are announced, but before that big reveal, the winners of the 2021 Epitome of Film Awards are here.

Acting force Denzel Washington is our inaugural Film Legend honoree, an award bestowed upon an individual that has contributed outstanding works to the world of entertainment and made an unshakeable mark in the film industry.

'Nomadland' sneaks out a victory over 'The Trial of the Chicago 7' for Outstanding Feature Film, while the latter takes Outstanding Ensemble and the former ties with 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' for most wins at three.

Chad Bosewick becomes our first posthumous winner for Outstanding Lead Actor for his performance in 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom', produced by our Film Legend honoree, while Andra Day, in a tight race, claims Outstanding Lead Actress for her debut role in 'The United States vs. Billie Holliday'. Peep the complete list of winners beneath:

2021 EPITOME OF FILM AWARDS: WINNERS

Film Legend Honoree
Denzel Washington

Outstanding Feature Film
1st: Nomadland
2nd: The Trial of the Chicago 7
3rd: Minari

Outstanding Lead Actor
1st: Chadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
2nd: Anthony Hopkins, The Father
3rd: Riz Admed, Sound of Metal

Outstanding Lead Actress
1st: Andra Day, The United States vs. Billie Holiday
2nd: Carey Mulligan, Promising Young Woman
3rd: Viola Davis, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Outstanding Supporting Actor
1st:Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah
2nd:Sacha Baron Cohen, The Trial of the Chicago 7
3rd: Leslie Odom Jr., One Night in Miami

Outstanding Supporting Actress
1st: Youn Yuh-jung, Minare
2nd: Olivia Colman, The Father
3rd: Glenn Close, Hillbilly Elegy

Outstanding Ensemble
1st: The Trial of the Chicago 7
2nd: Judas and the Black Messiah
3rd: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Outstanding Direction
1st: Chloe Zhao, Nomadland
2nd: Lee Isaac Chung, Minari
3rd: Emerald Fennell, Promising Young Woman

Outstanding Screenplay
1st: Promising Young Woman
2nd: The Trial of Chicago 7
3rd: The Father

Outstanding Visual Affects
1st: Tenet
2nd: The One and Only Ivan
3rd: Mulan

Outstanding Animated Film (Short or Long)
1st: Soul
2nd: If Anything Happens I Love You
3rd: Wolfwalkers

Outstanding Score
1st: Soul
2nd: News of the World
3rd: Da 5 Bloods

Outstanding Song
1st: “Seen (Io sì)” (The Life Ahead)
2nd: “Turntables” (All In: The Fight for Democracy)
3rd: “Speak Now” (One Night in Miami)

Outstanding Costume
1st: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
2nd: Emma
3rd: Mulan

Outstanding Make-Up & Styling
1st: Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
2nd: Pinocchio
3rd: Hillbilly Elegy

Outstanding Cinematography
1st: Nomadland
2nd: Mank
3rd: News of the World

2021 Academy of Country Music Awards: Performances

2021-04-24T18:22:00.002-04:00

Carrie Underwood with CeCe Winans, Miranda Lambert, Thomas Rhett and Gabby Barrett were among the performers at the 56th Academy of Country Music Awards, which took place at the Grand Ole Opry House, Ryman Auditorium and the Bluebird Café in Nashville, Tennessee last Sunday (April 18th). Watch the star-studded performances beneath:

Miranda Lambert & Elle King - "Drunk"

Chris Young & Kane Brown - "Famous Friends"

Thomas Rhett - "Country Again / What's Your Country Song"

Chris Stapleton & Miranda Lambert - "Maggie's Song"

Maren Morris & Ryan Hurd - "Chasing After You"

Lady A - "Like A Lady"

Gabby Barrett - "The Good Ones"

Dierks Bentley - "Pride (In The Name Of Love)"

Carrie Underwood with CeCe Winans - "Amazing Grace", "Great Is Thy Faithfullness", "Old Rugged Cross" & "How Great Thou Art"

Eric Church - "Bunch of Nothing"

Luke Combs - "Forever After All"

Jack Ingram, Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall -
In His Arms"

Kelsea Ballerini with Kenny Chesney - "Half of My Hometown"

Little Big Town - "Wine, Beer, Whiskey"

Alan Jackson - "Drive By/You Will Always Be My Baby"

Video: Doja Cat Featuring SZA - 'Kiss Me More'

2021-04-23T16:35:00.001-04:00

Fresh off her breakout success with 'Hot Pink', which garnished her three Grammy nominations earlier this year, Doja Cat keeps the traing moving with the SZA-assisted "Kiss Me More", the first single from her forthcoming album 'Planet Her'. Watch the out of this world video below:

2021 Epitome Of Film Awards: Complete List Of Nominations

2021-04-22T08:00:00.001-04:00

The nominations for the 2021 Epitome of Film Awards, which honors outstanding achievements in film, are finally in and 'Mank' leads the field with 9 nominations.

The black-and-white film is among the six contenders for Outstanding Feature Film, a stacked category that also includes 'Judas and the Black Messiah', 'Minari', 'Nomadland', 'Promising Young Woman' and 'The Trial of the Chicago 7', and all of these films score additional acting nominations for their stars.

The winners for the eighth annual awards, as well as, the inauguarl Film Legend Award, will be announced on Saturday, April 24th, the day before the Academy Awards. Peep the nominees in all fifteen categories after the cut:

2021 EPITOME OF FILM AWARDS: NOMINATIONS

Outstanding Feature Film
Judas and the Black Messiah
Mank
Minari
Nomadland
Promising Young Woman
The Trial of the Chicago 7

Outstanding Lead Actor
Riz Admed, Sound of Metal
Chadwick Boseman, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Anthony Hopkins, The Father
Gary Oldman, Mank
Steven Yeun, Minari

Outstanding Lead Actress
Viola Davis, Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Andra Day, The United States vs. Billie Holiday
Vanessa Kirby, Pieces of a Woman
Frances McDormand, Nomadland
Carey Mulligan, Promising Young Woman

Outstanding Supporting Actor
Sacha Baron Cohen, The Trial of the Chicago 7
Daniel Kaluuya, Judas and the Black Messiah
Jared Leto, The Little Things
Leslie Odom Jr., One Night in Miami
Paul Raci, Sound of Metal

Outstanding Supporting Actress
Maria Bakalova, Borat Subsequent Moviefilm
Glenn Close, Hillbilly Elegy
Olivia Colman, The Father
Amanda Seyfried, Mank
Youn Yuh-jung, Minare

Outstanding Ensemble
Judas and the Black Messiah
Mank
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
One Night in Miami
The Trial of the Chicago 7

Outstanding Direction
Lee Isaac Chung, Minari
Emerald Fennell, Promising Young Woman
David Fincher, Mank
Regina King, One Night in Miami
Chloe Zhao, Nomadland

Outstanding Screenplay
Promising Young Woman
Minari
Nomadland
The Father
The Trial of Chicago 7

Outstanding Visual Affects
Love and Monsters
Mulan
Tenet
The Midnight Sky
The One and Only Ivan

Outstanding Animated Film (Short or Long)
Burrow
If Anything Happens I Love You
Onward
Soul
Wolfwalkers

Outstanding Score
Da 5 Bloods
Mank
Minari
Soul
News of the World

Outstanding Song
“Fight for You” (Judas and the Black Messiah)
“Seen (Io sì)” (The Life Ahead)
“Speak Now” (One Night in Miami)
“Tigress & Tweed” (The United States vs. Billie Holiday)
“Turntables” (All In: The Fight for Democracy)

Outstanding Costume
Emma
Mank
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Mulan
The United States vs. Billie Holiday

Outstanding Make-Up & Styling
Emma
Hillbilly Elegy
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom
Mank
Pinocchio

Outstanding Cinematography
Judas and the Black Messiah
Mank
News of the World
Nomadland
The Trial of the Chicago 7

2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Complete List Of Winners

2021-04-04T22:24:00.001-04:00

Tonight (April 4th), the winners for the 2021 Screen Actors Guild Awards were revealed at the annual awards ceremony, which aired simultaneously on TBS and TNT.

Chadwick Boseman continued his hot streak by winning Outstanding Performance by A Male Actor, while Viola Davis bested Carey Mulligan to picked up a win for Female Actor.

'The Trial of the Chicago 7' won for Outstanding Performance by a Cast, while Daniel Kaluuya kept the momentum going on on the way to Oscar by securing the Supporting Actor trophy.

2021 SCREEN ACTORS GUILD AWARDS: WINNERS

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
Chadwick Boseman — Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Viola Davis — Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
Daniel Kaluuya — Judas and the Black Messiah

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Yuh-jung Youn — Minari

Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
The Trial of the Chicago 7

Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
Wonder Woman 1984

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Mark Ruffalo — I Know This Much Is True

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series
Anya Taylor-Joy — The Queen’s Gambit

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
Jason Bateman — Ozark

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
Gillian Anderson — The Crown

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
Jason Sudeikis — Ted Lasso

Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
Catherine O’Hara — Schitt’s Creek

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
The Crown

Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
Schitt’s Creek

Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series
The Mandalorian

Video: Lil Nas X - 'MONTERO (Call Me By Your Name)'

2021-03-29T23:23:00.003-04:00

After scoring 2019's biggest song and the longest-running No.1 of all-time, Lil Nas X gets tongues wagging and people talking with "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)", the first release and title track from his debut studio album, which is expected to hit stores later this summer.

TV Trailer: Mark Wahlberg Stars In Docuseries 'Wahl Street'

2021-03-29T23:12:00.002-04:00

Actor Mark Wahlberg tries to balance his busy life in 'Wahl Street', a new HBO Max docuseries that sees the actor explore his entrepreneurial ambitions, thriving acting career and his duties as a husband and father. Watch the exciting trailer below:

Halle Berry Joins Mark Wahlberg In 'Our Man From Jersey'

2021-03-29T22:40:00.003-04:00

Netflix is expanding their relationship with Halle Berry. The streamer has cast the actress opposite Mark Wahlberg in 'Our Man from Jersey', which is described as "a blue collar James Bond" and was written by David Guggenheim. More details below:

Halle Berry To Co-Star With Mark Wahlberg In Netflix’s ‘Our Man From Jersey’

After landing rights to her directorial debut, Netflix is looking to get back into business with Halle Berry. The streamer has set her to star opposite Mark Wahlberg in the thriller Our Man From Jersey. David Guggenheim penned the script, with Wahlberg and his partner Stephen Levinson producing.

Plot details are being kept under wraps, but the film is described as a blue-collar James Bond. Insiders say the plan is to shoot the film early next year in London.

The Oscar-winning actress added the title of director to her extensive filmography when her directorial debut Bruised premiered at the Toronto Film Festival, earning rave reviews for how impressive her work was for a first-time director and for her performance that impressed the festival circuit, especially Netflix. The streamer would end up paying eight figures for the rights, one of the largest at the 2020 festival.

Besides Bruised, Berry was also recently seen in John Wick 3: Parabellum and has Roland Emmerich’s Moonfall bowing this year. She is repped by WME.

Carrie Underwood Performs 'My Savior' Tracks On 'Today'

2021-03-29T22:35:00.000-04:00

Country superstar Carrie Underwood is bringing her gospel roots to life with her new album 'My Savior', a collection of gospel hymns including "Just As I Am" and "Victory is Jesus", two songs that she performed on 'The Today Show'. Watch the performances below:

2020 Grammy Awards: Live Performances

2021-03-16T20:46:00.001-04:00

Nominated for three awards, Harry Styles kicked off the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards in true rock star fashion with a performance of "Watermelon Sugar", leading the way for the night's other performers including Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, Dua Lipa and more.

Harry Styles - "Watermelon Sugar"

Billie Eilish -"Everything I Wanted"

HAIM - "The Steps"

The Black Pumas - "Colors"

Dua Lipa feat. DaBaby - "Leviating"/"Don't Stop Now"

Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars and Anderson .Paak) - "Leave the Door Open"

Taylor Swift - "Cardigan", "August" & "Willow"

Bruno Mars Tributes Little Richard

Mickey Guyton - "Black Like Me"

Miranda Lambert - "Bluebird"

Maren Morris - "The Bones"

Megan Thee Stallion - "Body" & "Savage (Remix)"

Cardi B - "Up" & "WAP" with Megan Thee Stallion

Post Malone - "Hollywood's Bleeding"

Doja Cat - "Say So"

Lil Baby - "The Bigger Picture"

Video: Nick Jonas - 'Spaceman'

2021-03-14T11:35:00.001-04:00

Nick Jonas is an isolated spaceman yearning to be home with his wife in the new video for “Spaceman", the title track from his newly-released third studio album.

Video: Cardi B - 'Up'

2021-03-14T11:17:00.001-04:00

After the massice success of "WAP" with Megan Thee Stallion last year, hip-hop's leading lady Cardi B returns with "Up", the latest release from her forthcoming sophomore album, which is expected to be release later this year.

2020 Celebrity Bug Awards: Full List Of Winners

2021-03-13T22:44:00.003-05:00

The winners are here!!! While Megan Thee Stallion came in with a leading 10 nominations, it is Taylor Swift who walks away as the biggest winner with 5 wins including Album of the Year.

Peep the complete list of winners for the annual celebration beneath:

2020 CELEBRITY BUG AWARDS: WINNERS

Entertainer of the Year
Dua Lipa

Album of the Year
Taylor Swift, ‘Folklore’

Song of the Year
Maren Morris, “The Bones”

Single of the Year
Dua Lipa, “Don’t Start Now”

Collaboration of the Year
Taylor Swift feat. Bon Iver, “Exile”

Video of the Year
Cardi B feat Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP”

Performer of the Year
Doja Cat

Best New Artist
Doja Cat

Best Female Artist
Taylor Swift

Best Male Artist
Harry Styles

Best Group/Duo
Chloe x Halle

Pop Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift

Pop Album of the Year
Taylor Swift, ‘Folklore’

Pop Single of the Year
Dua Lipa, “Don’t Start Now”

R&B Artist of the Year
The Weeknd

R&B Album of the Year
Jhene Aiko, ‘Chilombo’

R&B Single of the Year
Beyonce, “Black Parade”

Country Artist of the Year
Maren Morris

Country Album of the Year
Miranda Lambert, ‘Wildcard’

Country Single of the Year
Maren Morris, “The Bones”

Rap Artist of the Year
Megan Thee Stallion

Rap Album of the Year
Nas, ‘King’s Disease’

Rap Single of the Year
Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyonce, “Savage (Remix)”

Rock/Alternative/Dance Artist of the Year
Phoebe Bridgers

Rock/Alternative/Dance Album of the Year
Phoebe Bridgers, ‘Punisher’

Rock/Alternative/Dance Single of the Year
Phoebe Bridgers, “Kyoto”

2020 Celebrity Bug Awards: Megan Thee Stallion Leads Nominees With 10

2021-03-06T21:48:00.004-05:00

2020 is in the history books, but the nominees for the 13th Annual Celebrity Bug Awards, which honors the best of the year in music, have finally arrived.

Megan Thee Stallion leads the pack with a 10 nominations including Best New Artist and Single of the Year, followed by Doja Cat, Dua Lipa and Taylor Swift with 8 nominations.

2020 CELEBRITY BUG AWARDS: NOMINATIONS

Entertainer of the Year
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Lady GaGa
Taylor Swift
The Weeknd

Album of the Year
Coldplay, ‘Everyday Life’
Dua Lipa, ‘Future Nostalgia’
Jhene Aiko, ‘Chilombo’
Post Malone, ‘Hollywood’s Bleeding’
Taylor Swift, ‘Folklore’

Song of the Year
Doja Cat, “Say So”
Maren Morris, “The Bones”
Post Malone, “Circles”
Taylor Swift, “Cardigan”
The Weeknd, “Blinding Lights”

Single of the Year
Cardi B feat Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP”
Doja Cat, “Say So”
Dua Lipa, “Don’t Start Now”
Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyonce, “Savage (Remix)”
Post Malone, “Circles”

Collaboration of the Year
Cardi B feat Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP”
DaBaby feat. Roddy Ricch, “Rockstar”
Lady GaGa feat. Ariana Grande, “Rain on Me”
Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyonce, “Savage (Remix)”
Taylor Swift feat. Bon Iver, “Exile”

Video of the Year
Beyonce, “Brown Skin Girl”
Cardi B feat Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP”
Chloe x Halle, “Do It”
Harry Styles, “Adore You”
Lady GaGa feat. Ariana Grande, “Rain on Me”

Performer of the Year
Chloe x Halle
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Lady GaGa
The Weeknd

Best New Artist
D Smoke
Doja Cat
Ingrid Andress
Megan Thee Stallion
Phoebe Bridgers

Best Female Artist
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Lady GaGa
Megan Thee Stallion
Taylor Swift

Best Male Artist
Drake
Harry Styles
Justin Bieber
Post Malone
The Weeknd

Best Group/Duo
BTS
Chloe x Halle
Coldplay
Little Big Town
The Strokes

Pop Artist of the Year
Doja Cat
Dua Lipa
Harry Styles
Lady GaGa
Taylor Swift

Pop Album of the Year
Dua Lipa, ‘Future Nostalgia’
Harry Styles, ‘Fine Line’
Justin Bieber, ‘Changes’
Lady GaGa, ‘Chromatica”
Taylor Swift, ‘Folklore’

Pop Single of the Year
Billie Eilish, “Everything I Wanted”
Doja Cat, “Say So”
Dua Lipa, “Don’t Start Now”
Harry Styles, “Watermelon Sugar”
Taylor Swift, “Cardigan”

R&B Artist of the Year
Brandy
Chloe x Halle
Jhene Aiko
The Weeknd
Toni Braxton

R&B Album of the Year
Chloe x Halle, ‘Ungodly Hour’
Jhene Aiko, ‘Chilombo’
Kehlani, ‘It Was Good Until It Wasn’t’
The Weeknd, ‘After Hours’
Toni Braxton, ‘Spell My Name’

R&B Single of the Year
Beyonce, “Black Parade”
Chloe x Halle, “Do It”
Skip Marley feat. H.E.R., “Slow Down”
Toni Braxton, “Do It”
Usher feat. Ella Mai, “Dont Waste My Time”

Country Artist of the Year
Ingrid Andress
Kelsea Ballerini
Maren Morris
Miranda Lambert
Sam Hunt

Country Album of the Year
Ashley McBryde, ‘Never Will’
Ingrid Andress, ‘Lady Like’
Kelsea Ballerini, ‘Kelsea’
Miranda Lambert, ‘Wildcard’
Sam Hunt, ‘Southside’

Country Single of the Year
Ingrid Andress, “More Hearts Than Mine”
Maren Morris, “The Bones”
Miranda Lambert, “Bluebird”
Old Dominion, “Some People Do”
Sam Hunt, “Hard to Forget”

Rap Artist of the Year
D Smoke
DaBaby
Drake
Megan Thee Stallion
Roddy Ricch

Rap Album of the Year
D Smoke, ‘Black Habits’
Jay Electronica, ‘A Written Testimony’
Lil Baby, ‘My Turn’
Nas, ‘King’s Disease’
Royce 5’9”, ‘The Allegory’

Rap Single of the Year
Cardi B feat Megan Thee Stallion, “WAP”
DaBaby feat. Roddy Ricch, “Rockstar”
Drake feat. Lil Durk, “Laugh Now Cry Later”
Megan Thee Stallion feat. Beyonce, “Savage (Remix)”
Roddy Ricch, “The Box”

Rock/Alternative/Dance Artist of the Year
Brittany Howard
Coldplay
Fiona Apple
Phoebe Bridgers
Sturgill Simpson

Rock/Alternative/Dance Album of the Year
Beck, ‘Hyperspace’
Brittany Howard, ‘Jaime’
Coldplay, ‘Everyday Life’
Fiona Apple, ‘Fetch the Bolt Cutters’
Phoebe Bridgers, ‘Punisher’

Rock/Alternative/Dance Single of the Year
Big Thief, “Not”
Brittany Howard, “Stay High”
Coldplay, “Everyday Life”
Fiona Apple, “Shamieka”
Phoebe Bridgers, “Kyoto”

The winners will be revealed on Saturday, March 13th.

The nominees are compiled based on releases during the October 1, 2020 to August 31st, 2020.

Celebrity Bug's 50 Most Beautiful People Of 2020

2020-12-31T22:13:00.007-05:00

Before we close out the year, we have to showcase the celebrities stars featured on our twelfth annual list of the 50 Most Beautiful People of 2020, which also includes our choices for Most Beautiful Cast, Athlete, Couple, Woman and Man of 2020. Peep the full list below:

CELEBRITY BUG'S 50 MOST BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE OF 2020

Ashanti
Beyonce
Blake Lively
Boris Kodjoe
Cardi B
Carrie Underwood
Cassie
Chris Hemsworth
Chris Pine
Ciara
David Beckham
Drake
Eva Longoria
Gal Gadot
GiGi Hadid
Hugh Jackman
Idris Elba
Jake Gyllenhaal
Jamie Dornan
Jason Momoa
Jennifer Lawrence
Jennifer Lopez
Joe Jonas
Kendall Jenner
Kenya Moore
Kim Kardashian West
LaLa Anthony
Liam Hemsworth
Liam Payne
Lupita Nyong'o
Maluma
Matt Bomer
Pharrell Williams
Rihanna
Romeo Miller
Russell Wilson
Ryan Reynolds
Sam Hunt
Selena Gomez
Serena Williams
Stephen Curry
Will Smith
Zac Efron
Zayn
Zendaya

Most Beautiful Cast of 2020: 'Sylvie's Love' Cast
Most Beautiful Athlete of 2020: Tom Brady
Most Beautiful Couple of 2020: Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra
Most Beautiful Woman of 2020: Halle Berry
Most Beautiful Man of 2020: Harry Styles

Celebrity Bug's Top 10 Celebrities of 2020

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Celebrity Bug's Top 10 Celebrities of 2020, including Man of the Year and Woman of the Year, highlights the acts who keep us talking and left their names was on the tip of tongues, whether good or bad, with their questionable antics, rants or just their immense talent.

Brad Pitt, fresh off his second Academy Award win, is named Man of the Year, and Taylor Swift lands her second Woman of the Year honor following her first in 2015.

With the honor, she joins Beyonce and Justin Timberlake as the only celebrities to be bestowed with the honor more than once. Peep the full list of year's top celebrities below:

CELEBRITY BUG'S TOP 10 CELEBRITIES OF 2020

Man of the Year
Brad Pitt

Woman of the Year
Taylor Swift

Chadwick Boseman
Nicole Kidman
Regina King
Jennifer Lopez
Donald Trump
Carrie Underwood
Kerry Washington
The Weeknd

Celebrity Bug's Top 10 Performances Of 2020

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Jennifer Lopez and Shakira top our annual list of Celebrity Bug's Top 10 Performances of the Year, which also features three appearances from Chloe x Halle, as well as, performances from Carrie Underwood and Billie Eilish. See the complete list beneath:

10. Lady GaGa - Medley (2020 MTV VMAs)

09. Billie Eilish - "When the Party's Over" (2020 Grammy Awards)

08.Chloe x Halle - "Ungodly Hour" (2020 MTV VMAs)

07.Chloe x Halle - "Do It" (The Today Show)

06. Jennifer Lopez & Maluma - "Pa' Ti" & "Lonely" (2020 American Music Awards)

05. Chloe x Halle - "Forgive Me" & "Do It" (2020 BET Awards)

04. Carrie Underwood - Opry Medley (2020 ACM Awards)

03. Doja Cat - "Say So" (2020 MTV EMA Awards)

02. Doja Cat - Medley (2020 Billboard Awards)

01. Jennifer Lopez & Shakira - Medley (Super Bowl LIV)

Celebrity Bug's Top 10 Music Videos Of 2020

2020-12-31T20:46:00.001-05:00

After breaking streaming records, Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion race to the top of our thirteenth annual list of the Top 10 Videos of 2020, which also features videos from Machine Gun Kelly, Beyonce, Ariana Grande and Lady GaGa. See the complete list beneath:

10. Machine Gun Kelly - "Bloody Valentine"

09. Black Eye Peas with Shakira - "Girl Like Me:

08. Chloe x Halle - "Do It"

07. Futures featuring Drake - "Life Is Good"

06. Jennifer Lopez & Maluma – "Pa' Ti + Lonely"

05. Lady GaGa - "911"

04. Ariana Grande - "Positions"

03. Beyonce - "Brown Skin Girl"

02. Harry Styles - "Watermelon Sugar"

01. Cardi B featuring Megan Thee Stallion - "WAP"

Celebrity Bug's Top 10 Films Of 2020

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2020 was a crazy year with shutdown of movie theaters due to the pandemic, but it still brought forth a loads of impressive films that soared to critically-acclaimed and provided an escape.

'The Trial of the Chicago 7', starring Eddie Redmayne and Sacha Baron Cohen, takes the top spot on our eleventh annual list as the Best Film of 2020. Peep the full list below:

CELEBRITY BUG'S TOP 10 FILMS OF 2020

The Trial of the Chicago 7 - Best Film of 2020
Da 5 Bloods
The Father
The Invisible Man
Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
News of the World
One Night in Miami
Promising Young Woman
Soul
Tenet