Celeb Gossiper

 Because of the tough times of the economy, the band Coldplay is doing their part to help others. They are going to be be releasing a live album this summer that they will be giving away free. Yes, for free! The album will be given away to people who attend their stadium gigs this summer.

Chris Martin, who is the lead singer of Coldplay told The Sun:

“We’re playing a lot of shows in the summer and I think what we would like to do is - bearing in mind the recession we are in - record the live album then give it as a gift. “We are just trying to work out how to do that. It’s obviously a bit tricky in terms of record contracts and things but it would be great. Its a way of saying thank you. It’s a tough economy and people are paying a lot of money for tickets.”

The band is trying to work it out so that when you hand in your ticket at the entrance to get into the show, they hand you a free CD back.

Does anyone really see this as a deal? So, people are going to be paying good money to see Coldplay live and they get a CD that is worth, what $15 at the most? They say they want to give “respite” to the people during this recession. They really think that a free CD is going to make people feel so much better for paying $100 to go see them live? Probably not! But I guess it is a nice gesture and the true, hard-core Coldplay fans will love it.

I think that they should just reduce their concert ticket prices to half price and then that will be helping people out with the recession!

Last night at a sold out concert for Paul Simon,  Art Garfunkel made a special appearance, reuniting the ever famous Simon and Garfunkel. The New York concert was only played as a Paul Simon concert, but I guess he wanted to make it extra special for Valentine’s Day. For the first 2 hours, Simon played all his solo hits such as “You Can Call Me Al,” and “Graceland.”  Then all of a sudden Garfunkel took the stage and the crowd went crazy. They even gave him a standing ovation.

 The pair went on to play famous Simon and Garfunkel songs such as “The Sound of Silence,” and “The Boxer.” Concert-goers said it was like they didn’t miss a beat and were the same old Simon and Garfunkel.

The reunion was a huge hit with the numerous celebrities that had gone to the concert. Just some of the celebrities that were spotted at the concert were Whoopi Goldberg, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Fallon, Jon Bon Jovi, Harvey Weinstein, James Gandolfini, Rosie O’Donnell, and mayor Micheal Bloomberg. Even Paul McCartney got into the concert, clapping and cheering as Garfunkel walked onto the stage!

The nominees for the Country Music Awards were released this morning. Here is a list of the nominees. Who do you think will take home the award?

Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Keith Urban
Carrie Underwood

Top Female Vocalist
Miranda Lambert
Heidi Newfield
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Lee Ann Womack

Top Male Vocalist
Kenny Chesney
Toby Keith
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Keith Urban

Top Vocal Duo
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Joey & Rory
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland

Top Vocal Group
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
Randy Rogers Band
The Lost Trailers

Top New Female Vocalist
Sarah Buxton
Julianne Hough
Ashton Shepherd

Top New Male Vocalist
Jamey Johnson
James Otto
Jake Owen

Top New Vocal Duo or Group
Eli Young Band
The Lost Trailers
Zac Brown Band

Song of the Year
George Strait, “I Saw God Today”
Jamey Johnson, “In Color”
Heidi Newfield, “Johnny and June”
Brad Paisley, “Waitin’ on a Woman”
Trace Adkins, “You’re Gonna Miss This”

Single Record of the Year
Miranda Lambert, “Gunpowder & Lead”
Jamey Johnson, “In Color”
Heidi Newfield, “Johnny and June”
Brad Paisley, “Waitin’ on a Woman”
Trace Adkins, “You’re Gonna Miss This”

Vocal Event of the Year
Josh Turner featuring Trisha Yearwood, “Another Try”
Brooks & Dunn featuring Reba McEntire, “Cowgirls Don’t Cry”
Kenny Chesney with Mac McAnally, “Down the Road”
Sugarland featuring Little Big Town and Jake Owen, “Life in a Northern Town”
Brad Paisley duet with Keith Urban, “Start a Band”

Video of the Year
Heidi Newfield, “Johnny and June”
Carrie Underwood, “Just a Dream”
Taylor Swift, “Love Story”
George Strait, “Troubadour”
Brad Paisley, “Waitin’ on a Woman”

It appears that Brad Paisley is nominated for every possible award he can be (he can’t be nominated for a female award!) I like Brad’s music and it seems he wins every year. I ‘m routing for him, Carrie and Taylor as I like the younger generation of music.

Well, the 2009 Grammy’s were on last night and in case you didn’t see them, here is a list of the winners:

Album of the Year: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, Raising Sand

Best Rock Album: Coldplay, Viva la Vida

Record of the Year: Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, “Please Read This Letter”

Best New Artist: Adele

Best Country Song: Sugarland, “Stay”

Best Country Album: George Strait, Troubadour

Best Female Country Vocal Performance: Carrie Underwood, “Last Name”

Best Male Country Vocal Performance: Brad Paisley, “Letter to Me”

Best Rap Album: Lil Wayne, Tha Carter III

Best R&B Album: Jennifer Hudson, Jennifer Hudson

Best Rock Song: Bruce Springsteen, “Girls in Their Summer Clothes”

Best Metal Performance: Metallica, “My Apocalypse

Best Alternative Music Album: Radiohead, In Rainbows

Best Pop Vocal Album: Duffy, Rockferry

Best Contemporary R&B Album: Mary J. Blige, Growing Pains

Best R&B Song: Ne-Yo, “Miss Independent”

Best Rap Song: Lil Wayne Featuring Static Major, “Lollipop”

Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group: Jay-Z and T.I. Featuring Kanye West and Lil Wayne, “Swagga Like Us”

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album: Natalie Cole, Still Unforgettable

Best Traditional Folk Album: Pete Seeger, At 89

Best Rock or Rap Gospel Album: TobyMac, Alive and Transported

Best Southern, Country or Bluegrass Gospel Album: Gaither Vocal Band, Lovin’ Life

Best Comedy Album: George Carlin, It’s Bad For Ya

Best Dance Recording: Daft Punk, “Harder Better Faster Stronger”

To see a complete list of all the 2009 Grammy winners visit E!Online