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Did Beyoncé Deliver The Best Cover Of 'You Oughta Know'?

Posted 2/1/10 5:30 pm EST by in Grammys, Music

Perhaps the biggest headline-grabbing performance at Sunday night's (January 31) Grammy Awards was the stage time taken up by Beyoncé, who not only delivered a gorgeous version of "If I Were a Boy" but also ripped into Alanis Morissette's classic girl-rage hit "You Oughta Know." In fact, Beyoncé's rendition of the tune is just the latest in a line of excellent covers that pay tribute to Morissette and her breakout album Jagged Little Pill.

In addition to Beyoncé (who often drops "You Oughta Know" into her live sets during the breakdown of "If I Were a Boy"), Britney Spears has also embraced the tune. On a handful of dates on the Circus tour, Spears busted out the tune to the delight of the live crowd. Considering how choreographed the rest of her shows were, it's an especially raw performance for Spears, who mostly grabs the microphone and wails on the song.

Not all the covers have been as serious or faithful. For example, the Dan Band (the potty-mouthed group from "Wedding Crashers") have embraced the song liveproduced a sped-up, emofied version for a compilation called Punk Goes '90s.

But which one is superior? Did Beyoncé top the original, or does Britney Spears reign supreme? Vote in the poll below and let us know your thoughts in the comments. And if you think you have a better version of "You Oughta Know" in you, grab your guitar, your band or your karaoke machine and prove it to us at Your.MTV.com!

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The Black Eyed Peas And Snooki Share Love, Fist Pumps

Posted 2/1/10 4:50 pm EST by in Grammys, Music

While it's like that Snooki has danced to many Black Eyed Peas tunes while partying with the rest of the "Jersey Shore" crew at Karma, we didn't realize that Fergie and the gang were returning the favor in their own way. As it turns out that, Snooki's found a fan in one half of the Grammy-winning hip-hop troupe, as she discovered that Fergie and Taboo kind of love the show. In response, Snooki loves them right back. (No word on how Apl and Will.I.Am feel about it.)

"I do! I love it! Are you kidding me?" Fergie told Snooki while she was working the red carpet as an MTV News correspondent at the big show. "We fist pump every night."

As it turns out, they watch the show together as well. Taboo said that it was Fergie who turned him onto the show. "She's the one that got me into the show," he said. "We were at the airport and she was like, 'Yo you got to check out the show.' So we were waiting in the lounge. She had it on her laptop."

Given the popularity of the show, the only person this surprised was Snickers herself, who couldn't believe the club-banging group actually tuned into her show every week and fist pumped every night. We don't know about you, but we're imagining a BEP guest spot on the next season of "Jersey Shore."

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'Jersey Shore' Star Snooki Is Looking For Love At The Grammys

Posted 2/1/10 3:20 pm EST by in Grammys

Snooki had the very special task of being MTV News' Guest Correspondent at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night (January 31). She hung out with everyone from Miley Cyrus to the Black Eyed Peas. And, since she was there, she also took it upon herself to ask a few people out on dates. Because why not? It'd be good practice in case "Snookin' For Love" ever gets off the ground.

She ran her game by Sean Paul, Mario Lopez, Andy Samberg, Katy Perry, Justin Bieber (with a note to call her when he's 18), Jason Derulo and Iyaz. So we decided to round up some of our favorite Snooki pick up lines for you entertainment.

To Sean Paul: "Are you single?"
Sean Paul's response: "You are bubbly. I love it."

To Andy Samberg: Where are you guys going tonight? We should party.
Andy's response: Um, yeah where's it at? You tell us.
Snooki: My hotel room.

To Mario Lopez: Are you married?
Mario's response: No, I'm single.
Snooki: We look like a hot couple. Let's hang out.

To Katy Perry: Did you really kiss a girl?
Katy's response: Yes Snooki, but I can't kiss you anymore cause I'm engaged.
Snooki: I heard. He's so hot. You did a good job girl. Not my type but you guys are good together.

We have to give Snooki props for putting herself out there and for even getting what seems to be some interest (except from Katy Perry). Want to see more Snooki pick-ups? Watch the video! And tell us what you think of her romantic potential with any of the bachelors!

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Justin Bieber's Grammy Night: Lil Wayne, Drake And The Jonas Brothers

Posted 2/1/10 12:34 pm EST by in Grammys, Music

Though he didn't win any awards or turn in any performances, it was still an excellent Grammy night for Justin Bieber. During the pre-show, he wowed viewers with his "Guitar Hero" skills and managed to juggle both "Livin' on a Prayer" on "Expert" difficulty and an interview with Ryan Seacrest. When the show got started, he appeared on the broadcast next to Ke$ha, and the two of them encouraged people to vote for which Bon Jovi song the band should perform later (in one of the night's funnier moments, Bieber said "Beyoncé" when he was supposed to say "Bon Jovi," which he followed up with the killer recovery line "Sorry, Beyoncé is always on my mind — sorry, Jay").

When he wasn't performing in some capacity, he was getting photos taken with various stars, admirers and fellow countrymen. Just as he did with Celine Dion and Jordin Sparks back when he was making the holiday festival rounds, Bieber tweeted various photos featuring himself and some of his new all-star friends. The best of those featured Bieber sandwiched in between Lil Wayne and Drake. "Drake my fellow Canadian and Weezy baby!" he wrote. "Ya dig?"

Bieber wasn't just thinking about Beyoncé — he also got a picture with her. And a spin through the photos taken at last night's show reveals that Bieber sidled up to the Jonas Brothers, Lionel Richie, Adam Sandler, Fergie and Slash. The singer's other tweets revealed that he met legends in both the R&B and hip-hop worlds. "Just met LL cool J and Smokey Robinson!" he wrote. "This is crazy. They knew who I was. Can't believe it." With more hits on the horizon and My World Part II coming soon, you can bet that Bieber can already book his flight to next year's Grammys.

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Beyoncé, Lady Gaga Or Taylor Swift: Who Had The Best Grammy Performance?

Posted 2/1/10 11:40 am EST by in Grammys, Music

While the Grammy Awards theoretically seek to reward the best music of the year with their Golden Gramophones, the real reason to tune into Sunday night's (January 31) show was for the star-studded, show-stopping performances. Fans were treated to a number of incredible collaborations between modern marvels and living legends (Lady Gaga and Elton John, Taylor Swift and Stevie Nicks, the Zac Brown Band and Leon Russell), all-star team-ups (Drake, Eminem and Lil Wayne, Mary J. Blige and Andrea Bocelli) and simply stunning set pieces (Beyoncé, Dave Matthews Band, Pink).

But who had the best performance at the 2010 version of the Grammy Awards? Gaga and John certainly could make the case, as their run through "Poker Face," "Speechless" and "Your Song" was a theatrical, over-the-top spectacle that fit both of their massive personalities. Beyoncé's take on "If I Were a Boy" and Alanis Morissette's "You Oughta Know" showcased everything her incredible voice is capable of, from stirring balladry to turned-to-11 rock. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift's performance of "Today Was a Fairytale," "Rhiannon" and "You Belong With Me" showcased how her sound brings together elements of country, straight pop, bluegrass, folk and classic rock for a unique stew that, as her Album of the Year win proves, appeals to all kinds of fans across all kinds of formats.

Some of the performances went for simplicity, like Lady Antebellum's run through "Need You Now" or Bon Jovi's rugged take on three classic tunes from their deep catalog. Others were all about building the biggest spectacle possible, like Green Day's run through "21 Guns" (with the help of the cast of their bound-for-Broadway musical "American Idiot") or the tribute to Michael Jackson (which included Usher, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Celine Dion, Smokey Robinson and a 3D film).

So at the end of the day, who reigned supreme? Vote in the poll below and make your extended arguments in the comments. And if you need a refresher on some of the performances, be sure to check out the Grammy performances photo collection as well as the performance videos.

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Paramore's Hayley Williams Tweets Her Way Through The Grammys

Posted 2/1/10 9:30 am EST by in Grammys, Music

Sunday night's (January 31) Grammy Awards celebration didn't yield any victories for Paramore (their "Decode," from the "Twilight" soundtrack, was nominated for Best Song Written For Motion Picture, Television Or Other Visual Media but lost out to "Jai Ho" from "Slumdog Millionaire"). Still, if singer Hayley Williams' Twitter account is to be believed, the band (and Williams in particular) managed to enjoy themselves on music's biggest night.

"Two years later and we're back at the Grammys," Williams tweeted, referencing the fact that the band was nominated for Best New Artist in 2008. "Omgahhh. My hair is even curled, who woulda thought?"

As Jocelyn Vena noted in her red carpet live blog, Williams looked especially stunning with her hair and dress combination (Vena referred to her as "a punk rock Audrey Hepburn") and Williams considered the group's entrance a success. "Red carpet was a success," she wrote. "I didn't trip ... not even once. Now, its Gaga time. Bring it on!" For Williams, the show-opening performance by Lady Gaga did not disappoint. "Lady Gaga and Elton John what?! Amazing!" she wrote.

Williams was also thrilled by the Beyoncé performance — especially when Ms. Knowles busted out an Alanis Morissette classic. "Are guys watching this out there? Beyoncé covering Alanis Morissette almost made me pee my loverly Nicole Miller dress," she wrote. A few moments later during the Black Eyed Peas' performance of "I Gotta Feeling," she tweeted, "There are human boomboxes standing next to me. They're dancing in place. I'm scared."

Williams also got excited about the appearance of Robert Downey Jr. ("I think, subconsciously, I curled my hair for him.") and Best New Artist winners the Zac Brown Band ("Totally slayed. Serious."). Unfortunately, Williams didn't stick around long enough to see pal Taylor Swift accept the award for Album of the Year, as she ducked out early to hit the party circuit. "Had to peace out," she tweeted. "A little ashamed of myself that I'm missing out on Mary J. Blige." Still, before she crashed for the night, she let her fans know that there was one encounter that will serve as a memorable highlight. "I met freaking Quentin Tarantino tonight!" she tweeted. "He knew our band. He said we were cool. Life. Maker."

Paramore leave for a tour of Japan next week, but in the meantime they completed a shoot for a video for "The Only Exception," an excellent ballad from their latest album Brand New Eyes.

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Lady Gaga's Grammy Night In Outfits

Posted 1/31/10 11:54 pm EST by in Grammys, Music

Lady Gaga. At this point she's a sentence unto herself, and it's impossible to try to figure what she will wear to any awards show, on any given red carpet or stage. She has truly done it all. She's been Victorian. She's dressed like the Queen of Hearts. She's worn Muppets. She's sort of lit herself on fire. She's (fake) bled to death. She's not worn pants.

So, when the Grammy Awards kicked off on Sunday night the big question was: What will Gaga do?

Well, the night started with an intergalactic silver dress. Gaga had her own orbit. The dress, rumored to be by Giorgio Armani, was fashioned to look like a planet and even included it's own star-like accessory. She completed the look with very high platform heels and yellow hair.

Gaga embraced her basic aesthetic when she hit the stage to kick off the show with a awe-inspiring, theatrical reinterpretations of her songs "Poker Face" and "Speechless." Gaga wore a teal green, bedazzled leotard with intense shoulders. Her matching green booties completed the look along with pink sequins around her eyes. When Gaga reemerged during her performance, not only did she bring out Elton John (in bedazzled glasses and planetary earring), she was also covered in soot.

Sitting in the audience later on in the night, it looked as it Lady Gaga was paying homage to her hometown of NYC wearing a Statue of Liberty-esque headpiece and yet another sparkly outfit.

Ultimately, her entrance remained one of the top stories of the night, and though she didn't win any prizes during the show, she opened the show with a jaw-dropping performance.

What was your favorite Lady Gaga look at the Grammy Awards? Leave your vote in the comments below!

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The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards: The Live Blog

Posted 1/31/10 7:57 pm EST by in Grammys, Music

Good evening everybody, and welcome to the live blog for the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, which are beaming live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. Though a handful of awards have already been handed out, the big contests tonight will include only the biggest superstars in music, including Taylor Swift, Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Eminem and countless others.

(Click here for all the hottest photos from the Grammy Awards red carpet!)

Tonight will also be about the live performances, including an all-star tribute to the late Michael Jackson in addition to a surprise duet partner for Lady Gaga and a hip-hop tag-team with Lil Wayne, Drake, Travis Barker and Eminem. So stay right here for the blow-by-blow of music's biggest night, and be sure to stay tuned to MTV News for the rest of the big stories coming out of tonight. And as always, make your voice heard in the comments below!

(Click here for all the great performance photos from the Grammy Awards, including Lady Gaga, Beyoncé, Green Day and Taylor Swift!)

11:28 John Legend thanks us for watching and bids us goodnight. Thanks for hanging out and enjoying the show with us. Who were your favorite winners? Who got robbed? Who turned in the best performance? Let us know in the comments!

11:27 In something of an upset, Taylor Swift scores the prize for Album of the Year. "I hope that you know how much this means to me," she says. She's excited about taking the prize back to Nashville. She dedicates the award to her dad and thanks her mom.

11:24 Carlos Santana and John Legend come out, and Legend reminds us that Santana won a bunch of awards for Supernatural 10 years ago. They hand out the award for Album of the Year.

11:18 Also, it's sometimes easy to forget what a great rapper Eminem is, and his double-time verse on "Forever" really proves that he's a living legend.

11:14 Weezy opens up with "Drop the World." Slim Shady shows up just in time to nail his verse, then the alarm sounds and Drake enters to kick off "Forever." As he has repeatedly done in the past year, Drake spits fire, and Taylor Swift loves it.

11:11 It's time for Quentin Tarantino. He big-ups Drake and introduces him, Lil Wayne, Eminem and Travis Barker.
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Snooki Meets Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus And More At The Grammys

Posted 1/31/10 7:35 pm EST by in Grammys, Music

By Eric Ditzian

Snooki's a superstar! What else are we to make of the "Jersey Shore" star's turn as MTV News' guest correspondent at the Grammy Awards on Sunday (January 31)? Owning the red carpet with all the unabashed verve that has made her a household name, Snooks chatted up the very biggest names in the entertainment biz, from Justin Bieber to Miley Cyrus to Fergie. The lady was in serious demand all night — just look at this pic Katy Perry posted on her Twitter.

"You kissed a girl, let's kiss!" Snooki suggested to the singer.

It was just one exchange in what the reality star called the greatest night of her life. And we'll be bringing you all the highlights — Cyrus' revelation that she wants to be Snooki for Halloween, Bieber's confession that he's not allowed to watch "Jersey Shore" — very soon. For now, check out these photos of Snickers hobnobbing with the Grammy glitterati.

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The Grammy Awards Red Carpet: The Live Blog

Posted 1/31/10 6:24 pm EST by in Grammys, Music

Hi, all! It's Jocelyn Vena here, MTV News' fashionista for the evening. I'm here to share my thoughts on tonight's hits and misses as the celebrities roll up on the red carpet leading up to the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. (And of course, you're here to tell me if you agree or disagree, so speak up in the comments section!) I can't wait to see what everyone is wearing!

Tonight will celebrate some of the biggest names in music, including Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Pink and the late, great Michael Jackson. Check out all the fashion-related updates below, and stay tuned for later in the evening when we'll bring you the live blog of the entire show, from the first award to the last star-studded performance. Welcome to music's biggest night!

(Click here for all the hottest photos from the Grammy Awards red carpet, including Adam Lambert, Snooki, Linkin Park and Sean Paul!)

7:58 And with that, we are wrapped up. Who looked great and who didn't? Leave your thoughts in the comments and enjoy the show!

7:52 Rihanna has just arrived and very quickly we caught a glimpse of her high-cut white gown. It appeared to have feathers!

7:50 Ne-Yo still dressed like a gentleman: Black suit with silver lapel, fedora and a white tie.

7:47 Ryan Seacrest just told us that Britney Spears is there! But what is she wearing? It's apparently top-secret. Ms. Spears, why are you such a tease with your backdoor entrances?

7:44 Ciara looks kind of like a rock and roll Elvira in her Givenchy jumpsuit. There's a lot going on there.

7:40 Ke$ha is looking anything but Ke$ha-like. She's looking fresh and hip in her sparkly flapper dress and big dangly earrings. Also, she's wearing feathers in her hair. Deal with it.

7:38 For some reason, Slash is wearing a fedora and not a top hat. Way to disappoint!

7:33 Beyoncé rolls up in a nude-colored zip-front gown with bizarre and interesting geometric pattern detailing. It's tight and works for her. She is wearing no sparkles — this is history making!
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