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Roddie Romero and the Hub City All-Stars, Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys, Givers, and Bonsoir, Catin are just a few of the Acadiana musicians vying for the  'Best of the Beat 2011' awards.

Separated spouses Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez are to perform at the 2011 American Music Awards this weekend. But don’t expect them to take the stage together — unless there’s a dramatic surprise in the works.  Anthony was already slated to sing on the show with Pitbull and Lil Jon...

The stars turned out on the red carpet — or should we say black carpet? — for the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles. Celebs included Justin Bieber, who rocked a pair of scholarly specs, and Jessie J, who rocked a pair of bedazzled crutches and a cast (the singer sprained her foot at a recent live show).

'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse' dominated the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, winning five trophies, including the night's most coveted prize, Best Movie. 'Eclipse' stars Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart also took home prizes, in the categories of Best Male Performance and Best Female Performance, respectively, marking their third-consecutive win each.

CJ and Debbie Ray were visited this morning by Chubby Carrier, who joined them on the CJ and Debbie Ray Sail Away 2011. Chubby brought along his Grammy Award, which, he said, was delivered to his home in a cardboard box via Fed Ex! The Grammy they present at the Awards is just a prop- they take it away after the photo sessions are over...

It looks like the Recording Academy has 'revamped' it's Grammy  categories, eliminating the Cajun/Zydeco field.  They will be rolled into the 'American Roots' music field.  The Academy announced the changes today.

The Screen Actors' Guild Awards took place last night in Los Angeles.  We picked some of the best pics from the Red Carpet.  I thought #9 was Rachel Ray.  Take a look!