OOPS, SHE CHANGED AGAIN HILL WOWS FAITHFUL, WINS THREE AMA AWARDS.Byline: Fred Shuster Music Writer There were 20 categories Monday at the American Music Awards and Britney Spears had a different outfit for nearly every one. It was a night when dresses were skimpy skimp·y adj. skimp·i·er, skimp·i·est 1. Inadequate, as in size or fullness, especially through economizing or stinting: a skimpy meal. 2. Unduly thrifty; niggardly. and skin-tight, Marilyn Manson
Brian Hugh Warner (born January 5, 1969), better known by his stage name Marilyn Manson, is an American musician and artist known for his outrageous stage persona and image as the lead singer of the wore a corset corset, article of dress designed to support or modify the figure. Greek and Roman women sometimes wrapped broad bands about the body. In the Middle Ages a short, close-fitting, laced outer bodice or waist was worn. By the 16th cent. and everywhere you looked, somebody's belly button belly button Medtalk Umbilicus, navel was on display. But like the recent Grammy Awards Grammy Awards Annual awards given by the Recording Academy (officially the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences). The first Grammies (the name is a dimunitive of “gramophone”) were given in 1958. nominations, no single artist swept the three-hour televised event, only the latest in what seems like hundreds of ceremonies worldwide in which the entertainment industry celebrates itself each year. The event, now in its 28th year, took place at the Shrine Auditorium The Shrine Auditorium is a landmark large-event venue in Los Angeles, California, USA. It is also the headquarters of the Al Malaikah Temple, a division of the Shriners. downtown. The awards are determined by record-buyers' votes and reflect popularity at the cash register above all. Country star Faith Hill, the top nominee with four nods, took home three of the 12-inch pyramid-shape plexiglass trophies. Her husband, singer Tim McGraw, won favorite male country artist. Her reaction: ``I was gonna wear my husband's underwear, but it had a hole in it. . . . You (the fans) give us so much already by coming to our shows and buying our records . . . let's go Let's Go may refer to: Television
Florida rockers Creed, fresh from its big win at the VH1 music awardsrecently, won two statuettes. The band's singer, Scott Stapp, was one ofmany artists Monday who thanked God for their victory - as if voting reached into the heavens. ``We're so blessed and it's all because of you,'' Stapp said. ``It means so much coming from your fans. . . . We're just a rock band from Florida.'' Perhaps signaling a teeny-pop backlash, double nominees Spears and 'N Sync won none of the top awards. 'N Sync, however, was honored as Internet artist of the year, the result of 200,000 votes cast online. Other winners included producer-rapper Dr. Dre, who is a top Grammy nominee with five nods. Voters gave him the trophy for favorite rap/hip- hopartist. ``It means somebody's paying attention Noun 1. paying attention - paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); "his attentiveness to her wishes"; "he spends without heed to the consequences" attentiveness, heed, regard to my hard work, straight up,'' he said backstage. ``And that's what it is - hard work.'' Referring to the controversy surrounding his production of rapper Eminem's Grammy-nominated album, Dre said the flap over the record's violent themes only helps sales. ``I love all the controversy,'' he said. ``We're pushing buttons. It's working. Wait for the next record.'' Dre revealed he had recently turned down an offer to work on the forthcoming Michael Jackson Noun 1. Michael Jackson - United States singer who began singing with his four brothers and later became a highly successful star during the 1980s (born in 1958) Michael Joe Jackson, Jackson album, ``because I like working with new artists. There's no set standard to live up to.'' Detroit rock-rapper and Monday's favorite pop-rock male artist Kid Rockalso mentioned Eminem's lyrics. ``He's saying what's on What's On (Traditional Chinese: 熒幕八爪娛) is a weekly half-hour TV series that airs on Fairchild Television. Format Originally started in 1996, the show is currently the longest-running program in Fairchild Television history. his mind,'' he said. ``What worries me are the people who think these things "These Things" is an EP by She Wants Revenge, released in 2005 by Perfect Kiss, a subsidiary of Geffen Records. Music Video The music video stars Shirley Manson, lead singer of the band Garbage. Track Listing 1. "These Things [Radio Edit]" - 3:17 2. and don't say anything.'' Singer Janet Jackson was presented an award of merit for her 16 years inthe business. ``I want to get closer to God,'' she said cryptically backstage. ``I want to get in touch with my spirituality.'' Spears, who co-hosted with rap star LL Cool J, appeared on camera more than any other artist, and performed a number in which her female backup dancers wore men's undies. 'N Sync member Justin Timberlake, Spears' main squeeze, deflected reporters' questions about their relationship, except to say: ``She rocked out.'' Manson's performance, touted as the event's shock-a-thon, was predictably bawdy bawd·y adj. bawd·i·er, bawd·i·est 1. Humorously coarse; risqué. 2. Vulgar; lewd. bawd  i·ly adv. and rote. Earlier, rock-era veterans Aerosmith
drew a bigger reaction from the Shrine crowd.
Other performers included 12-year-old country star Billy Gilman and R&Bdiva Toni Braxton, who limped to the podium to accept her trophies for favorite female soul, rhythm & blues artist and favorite album (``Heat''). As she explained backstage, she had tripped twice during rehearsals for the telecast. CAPTION(S): 7 photos, box Photo: (1 -- 2 -- color) Britney Spears, above, takes a break while hosting the American Music Awards show Monday to perform at the Shrine Auditorium. Singer Jennifer Lopez, left, shows her stuff and her often-visible navel during the annual music showcase. (3 -- 4 -- color) Destiny's Child members, left, thank the crowd Monday as they accept their award for Favorite Soul/R&B Band, Duo or Group. Below, Aerosmith frontman front·man n. 1. also front man A man who serves as a nominal leader but who lacks real authority. 2. Music A leading singer with a group. Steven Tyler performs at the American Music Awards. The band was honored with the International Artist Award. (5 -- 7 -- color) Ricky Martin, above, shakes things up during a performance at Monday's American Music Awards. Country diva Faith Hill, left, accepts one of her three awards during the 28th annual music awards show. Pop/Rock band 3 Doors Down, below, acknowledges the crowd after accepting its award for Favorite New Artist. Evan Yee/Staff Photographer Box: MONDAY'S WINNERS |
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