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Pink Proves She’s No Stupid Girl

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Over the course of her brief but brilliant career, Pink has consistently reconciled flirty sexuality and soul-searching introspection. Composing and performing songs that run the gamut from dance hits ("Get This Party Started") to pop-soul ballads ("Family Portrait," "Just Like A Pill"), the Grammy-winning diva has set the standard for a savvy new brand of female pop celebrity. So it comes as no surprise that Pink's new…


From MusicWorld, posted 6.12.06

3 Doors Down, Lil Jon, EMI Top BMI Pop Awards; Paul Simon Honored as Icon

BMI announced its 53rd Annual BMI Pop Awards on May 17, with top honors given to 3 Doors Down's "Here Without You" as Song of the Year, Lil Jon as Songwriter of the Year, and EMI Music Publishing as Publisher of the Year. Pop Awards Photo Slideshow2005 BMI Pop…


From News, posted 5.17.05

Neptunes, Evanescence Top List of BMI Grammy Nominees

BMI songwriter/artists are once again at the top of the nominees list for the 46th Annual Grammy Awards, announced December 4 at a press conference held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. Pharrell Williams of red hot production duo, The Neptunes, leads the BMI pack with six nods including three individual and three with partner Chad Hugo, who himself earned…


From News, posted 12.04.03

Rapping & Writing Reap Rewards for Cam’ron

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Phat beats and infectious melodies drive all the hottest songs, but at the heart of it all is songwriting. The best artists know this, which is why rapper Cam'ron has excelled at his craft in a major way. With three albums to his credit and a fourth due later this year, the artist has combined rapping and writing to establish himself as a significant creative influence in…


From MusicWorld, posted 8.26.03

‘O Brother’ Soundtrack Rules 44th Annual Grammy Awards

The soundtrack to the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? was the surprise winner at the 44th Annual Grammy Awards, presented on February 27 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The multi-platinum album took home five Grammys including the coveted Album of The Year award, besting works by U2, Bob Dylan, OutKast and India.Arie. Produced by BMI songwriter/producer T Bone Burnett who was named Producer of the Year,…


From News, posted 2.27.02

Lil’ Kim Is Big News

She may be known as Lil’ Kim, but the diminutive hip-hopper is definitely big news with the release of The Notorious K.I.M., her long-awaited second album. With her sassy, sexy attitude and no-hold-barred raps, Lil’ Kim, born Kimberly Denise Jones, is definitely hip hop’s current “It Girl.” As the title to her new album implies, the disc includes a tribute to her friend and mentor Biggie Smalls,…


From MusicWorld, posted 8.31.00

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