The winners of the 2009 American Music Awards have been announced. Taylor Swift took home five awards, including Artist of the Year. The evening was dominated by a series of memorable performances from some of the biggest names in music at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

The show included performances from Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Eminem, Jay-Z and Alicia Keys, Shakira, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Lopez, Green Day and Adam Lambert.

Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist: Gloriana
Favorite Soundtrack: Twilight – Various
Favorite Alternative Rock Artist: Green Day
Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Latin Music Artist: Aventura
Favorite Contemporary Inspirational Artist: Mary Mary
International Artist Award: Whitney Houston

Rap/Hip-Hop:
Favorite Male Artist: Jay-Z
Favorite Album: “The Blueprint 3″ – Jay-Z
Favorite Band/Duo/Group: Black Eyed Peas

Pop/Rock Music:
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Black Eyed Peas
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Male Artist: Michael Jackson
Favorite Album: “Number Ones” – Michael Jackson

Country Music:
Favorite Band, Duo or Group: Rascal Flatts
Favorite Male Artist: Keith Urban
Favorite Female Artist: Taylor Swift
Favorite Album: “Fearless” – Taylor Swift

Soul/R ‘n’ B Music:
Favorite Male Artist: Michael Jackson
Favorite Female Artist: Beyonce Knowles
Favorite Album: “Number Ones” – Michael Jackson

50 Cent’s fourth studio album, Before I Self Destruct, will be released exclusively on the iTunes Store on November 9th at 12:00AM EST (midnight, Sunday night).

The album will be available exclusively on the iTunes Store (www.itunes.com) until its November 16 street date.

Selling more than 30 million albums worldwide, 50 Cent continues his phenomenal rise from street culture hero to pop culture icon.

About the album:
For the explosive Before I Self Destruct album, 50 Cent returned to working closely with Dr. Dre and Eminem as he did on Get Rich Or Die Tryin’, his first official album. With Dr. Dre and Eminem producing and guesting, Before I Self Destruct is darker and harder than 2007’s Curtis, as shown by the grimy single and video to “OK, You’re Right” (produced by Dr. Dre), which was released earlier this year. In early September, 50 released the hit single “Baby By Me” produced by Polow da Don (Fergie, T.I., Ludacris).

This November 50 Cent will be hitting the road to screen his latest film, Before I Self Destruct. Beginning on Tuesday Oct. 27th, fans can log on to www.movietickets.com/50 to download their tickets* to these exclusive screenings.

Date and Market
2-Nov – Boston
3-Nov – Philadelphia
4-Nov – DC
5-Nov – NYC
7-Nov – Atlanta
9-Nov – Chicago
10-Nov – San Francisco
11-Nov – Los Angeles
12-Nov – Houston
13-Nov – Dallas

About the Film:
Inspired by 50 Cent’s latest album of the same title, Before I Self Destruct is a gritty 90-minute film, written, directed and starring Curtis Jackson (aka 50 Cent). The film is a coming of age story about an inner city youth raised by a hardworking single mother. When his dream of becoming a basketball player fails to materialize after his mother is tragically gunned down, Clarence (played by Jackson) is consumed by revenge and takes up a life of crime in order to support his younger brother.

About the album:
For the explosive Before I Self Destruct album, 50 Cent returned to working closely with Dr. Dre and Eminem as he did on Get Rich Or Die Tryin’, his first official album. With Dr. Dre and Eminem producing and guesting, Before I Self Destruct is darker and harder than 2007’s Curtis, as shown by the grimy single and video to “OK, You’re Right” (produced by Dr. Dre), which was released earlier this year. In early September, 50 released the hit single “Baby By Me” produced by Polow da Don (Fergie, T.I., Ludacris).

For a limited time, the album and movie package will also include a second DVD featuring “Two Turntables and a Microphone: The Life and Death of Jam Master Jay,” a documentary about 50 Cent’s late mentor and friend.

Before I Self Destruct continues 50 Cent’s phenomenal rise from street culture hero to pop culture icon. Both album and film will be released on Shady/Aftermath on November 23, 2009.

Logon to Yahoo! Movies for the debut of the new Before I Self Destruct trailer.

*Tickets will be downloadable while supplies last. No purchase necessary. One pass per person. Each pass admits two people. Admission is not guaranteed. This movie is rated R. Please visit www.movietickets.com/50 for additional screening details.

While out promoting his new ‘Beats by Dr. Dre/HP notebook’ project, the legendary Dr. Dre reached out to Jay-Z to record guest vocals on his long-awaited new album ‘Detox’.

‘Detox’, which was originally slated to drop in 2004, already has a cast of rap’s biggest names attached . Stars such as T.I., Lil’ Wayne and Nas are reportedly appearing on the project.

Dr. Dre told MTV News said this of a possible appearance by Jay-Z:

“Well, actually, Jay-Z’s just been in the studio doing some writing,” Dr Dre said. “Hopefully I’ll get him to perform on the record. Jay, come holler.”

Dr. Dre confirmed earlier this month that ‘Detox’ won’t be released until at least 2010.

When asked what was causing the holdup of the album during a recent interview, Dr. Dre cited, “motivation, other things getting in the way.”

Dr Dre has revealed to ABC News that his long-awaited new album, Detox, won’t be released until at least 2010. The album was originally due in 2004, but has been hit by persistent delays.

The highly anticipated album was most recently scheduled to be released in the Fall of 2009.

In an interview to promote his line of Monster headphones, the reporter casually asked Dre what upcoming projects he had. “Only my album that I’ve been working on for the last 10 years, that’s it, Detox record. Hopefully, I’ll get it done at the end of this year, and we can hear it next year.” he laughed.

Asked what was causing the holdup of the album, Dre admitted, “motivation, other things getting in the way.” The album is the follow-up to Dr Dre’s critically acclaimed ‘2001′, which was released in 1999.

Source: ABC News

Cookin’ Soul Presents “Tribute to the King of Pop” Michael Jackson Mixtape

Producers/DJs Cookin’ Soul have brought their flavor from Spain to the U.S., working with people such as Max B, the Game, Soulja Boy, Kool G. Rap and the homie Lil’ Cease. Big Size, Milton and Zock make their mixtapes feel like the old ’90s blend tapes and they come up with concept releases such as mixing some of 50 Cent’s greatest verses with music from ’90s hits like Mary J. Blige’s “Real Love.” Their breakthrough was the OJAYSIS project, which mixed Hov’s vocals with Oasis’ music. Now they’re back with a tape dedicated to Michael Jackson — Tribute to the King throws rap verses over MJ’s classics.

This project features 14 tracks with mash ups, remixes & instrumentals featuring some of the best rappers to ever grab the mic: Notorious Big, 2Pac, 50 Cent, Jay Z, Nas, Lil Wayne.

Tracklist:

01 – Intro
02 – Beat it feat. Kid Cudi
03 – Remember the time feat. 50 Cent
04 – Bad feat. Ludacris
05 – Skit
06 – I Want You Back feat. Lil Wayne
07 – Don’t stop ‘Til You Get Enough feat. Jay-Z
08 – Black or White feat. Eminem
09 – Thriller feat. Notorious B.I.G
10 – Rock with you feat. Notorious B.I.G
11 – Smooth Criminal feat. 2Pac
12 – You Rock My World feat. Nas
13 – outro
14 – I can´t help it (Cookin Soul Band Remix)

DOWNLOAD IT HERE >

50 Cent just made a new song, entitled “OK, You’re Right,” from his upcoming Before I Self Destruct album available for streaming on ThisIs50.com. The song was produced by Dr. Dre. The two have been hard at work recently crafting new tracks for Before I Self Destruct, which is due sometime this year.

The song is available for streaming at this location >

In other 50 Cent news, it was recently announced that Forest Whitaker and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson are attached to play the lead roles in the classic tale about a doctor who invents a potion that unleashes his violent alter ego. Abel Ferrara set to direct the lastest re-imagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” which will be contemporized and titled “Jekyll and Hyde.”

Forest Whitaker and Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson are attached to play the lead roles in the classic tale about a doctor who invents a potion that unleashes his violent alter ego. Abel Ferrara set to direct the lastest re-imagining of Robert Louis Stevenson’s “The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde,” which will be contemporized and titled “Jekyll and Hyde.”

Glasshouse Pictures’ Brett Walsh and Cheetah Vision Films’ Randall Emmett are producing; Luc Roeg, Michael Robinson and Andrew Orr are exec producing for U.K. production banner Independent. ”The combination of such formidable talent in front of and behind the camera will turn this wonderful gothic story into a modern classic for a whole new generation,” said Roeg.

The film is set to begin filming in late summer.

It seems that almost as fast as he was added, 50 Cent is now out of the cast of Sylvester Stallone’s upcoming action film The Expendables. Late last week, the veteran rapper had been confirmed to be replacing Forest Whitaker as Hale Caesar. Now the role appears to be going to Terry Crews.

MTV reports that a representative for 50 Cent issued a statement Tuesday (March 24) explaining why the MC will not be appearing in Sylvester Stallone’s film:

“50 Cent was offered the role of Hale Caesar in ‘The Expendables,’ however as he is currently in the process of completing his forthcoming album Before I Self Destruct with Dr. Dre and Eminem,” a rep for the MC told MTV News in a statement. “He was unfortunately not able to commit to the project.”

The Expendables was written by Stallone, who is also set to direct the project. which focuses on a group of mercenaries heading to South America to overthrow a ruthless dictator.

It has been a week or so since the last time we got a heaping helping of news on Sylvester Stallone’s upcoming action-powerhouse The Expendables. The wait is now over as it was announced today that Rapper 50 Cent has been added to the all-star cast , replacing Oscar winner Forest Whitaker.

Whitaker, who was previously announced to join film, had to drop out due to scheduling conflicts because the film is a month behind on shooting. According to Stallone’s letter, which was sent to AintItCool.com, there are some who are displeased over 50 Cent’s taking over the role, he’s sticking to his guns.

Stallone wrote:

“Trust me, the change of Forest Whitaker to 50 Cent AKA Curtis Jackson is a good one.Nobody wanted Eric Roberts over Ben Kingsley, but I believe it’s a vastly improved cast. The point is, you either believe in me and the project, setting your personal feelings aside, or you take a darker approach, which really serves no purpose since your insight and suggestions and overall are a great thrill for me to behold everyday I sign on.”

The Expendables was written by Stallone, who is also set to direct the project. which focuses on a group of mercenaries heading to South America to overthrow a ruthless dictator.

The cast includes Jason Statham, Jet Li, Randy Couture, Dolph Lundgren, Eric Roberts, Charisma Carpenter, Steve Austin, and Mickey Rourke. Arnold Schwarzenegger will appear as himself in a cameo role. Shooting is slated to begin in Brazil later this month and the film is aiming for an April 23rd, 2010 release date.