photo credit: flickr

Grammy Nods 
The Grammy Awards nominations were announced live last night by the Recording Academy. Here are the contenders in key races:

Album of the Year: “El Camino” – The Black Keys, “Some Nights” – fun., “Babel” – Mumford & Sons, “Channel Orange” – Frank Ocean and “Blunderbuss” – Jack White.

Record of the Year: “Lonely Boy” – The Black Keys, “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” – Kelly Clarkson, “We Are Young” – fun. f/ Janelle Monáe, “Somebody That I Used to Know” – Gotye f/ Kimbra, “Thinkin Bout You” – Frank Ocean and “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” – Taylor Swift.

Song of the Year: “The A Team” “ – performed by Ed Sheeran, “Adorn” – performed by Miguel, “Call Me Maybe” – performed by Carly Rae Jepsen, “Stronger” – performed by Kelly Clarkson and “We Are Young” – performed by fun. f/ Janelle Monáe.

Best New Artist: Alabama Shakes, fun., Hunter Hayes, The Lumineers and Frank Ocean.

Pop Solo Performance: “Set Fire to the Rain (Live)” – Adele, “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” – Kelly Clarkson, “Call Me Maybe “ – Carly Rae Jepsen, “Wide Awake” – Katy Perry and “Where Have You Been “ – Rihanna.

Pop Duo/Group Performance: “Shake It Out” – Florence & The Machine, “We Are Young” – fun. f/ Janelle Monáe, “Somebody That I Used to Know” – Gotye f/ Kimbra, “Sexy and I Know It “ – LMFAO and “Payphone” – Maroon 5 and Wiz Khalifa.

Pop Vocal Album: “Stronger” –  Kelly Clarkson, “Ceremonials” – Florence & The Machine, “Some Nights” –  fun., “Overexposed” – Maroon 5 and “The Truth About Love” – Pink.

Traditional Pop Vocal Album: “Christmas” – Michael Bublé, “A Holiday Carole” – Carole King and “Kisses on the Bottom” – Paul McCartney.

Go to Grammy.com for the complete list of nominations in all 81 categories.

photo credit: flickr

Jessica Simpson’s Future With Weight Watchers Uncertain 
Jessica Simpson’s deal with Weight Watchers is reportedly on shaky ground. Simpson, who shed 70 pounds on the program after the birth of her first child seven months ago has reportedly upset the suits at Weight Watchers for already getting pregnant again after they gave her $4 million to be the face of the company. A source told Us Weekly: “They’re furious at Jessica. She was already on thin ice with them since she didn’t lose enough for the first ad, when they had to shoot from the waist up.” According to the source, the company doesn’t think they can continue to run campaigns featuring Simpson because she’s pregnant again. 

photo credit: flickr

John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John Unveil New Holiday Music Video 
Former “Grease” stars John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John released the video for their holiday track “I Think You Might Like It.” The song is from their holiday-themed charity album titled “This Christmas” and has been compared to their 1978 duet, “You’re the One That I Want.”