Wednesday, August 31, 2011

53rd Grammy Awards 2011 - Nominees

Here's a glimpse at some of the sensational stars leading the nominations chart for the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards, to be held on February 13, 2011 in Los Angeles: Singer Rihanna is one of the top contenders for Grammy Awards 2011 with as many as four nominations, according to reports. (AFP/Dominique Faget)
Katy Perry features among the leading 53rd Grammy Awards nominees with four nods. (Getty Images)
Lady Gaga is one of the leading artists on the 53rd Grammy Awards nominations list with six nods.  (AFP/Gabriel Bouys)
Eminem leads among the Grammy 2011 nominees with 10 nominations. (AP/Jason DeCrow)
Miranda Lambert also features among the top nominees for the 53rd Grammy Awards, to be held in Los Angeles on February 13, 2011.(AP Photo/The Tennessean, Larry McCormack)
Michael Buble also features among the top nominees for Grammy Awards 2011. (AP/Rick Rycroft)
Lady Antebellum have bagged four 53rd Grammy nominations. (AP/Evan Agostini)
Singer Alicia Keys too is one of the top contenders for the coveted Grammy Award this year.(AP Photo/NBC, Paul Drinkwater)
Justin Bieber is among the leading nominees for the 53rd Grammy Awards, to be held in Los Angeles on February 13, 2011. (AP/Peter Kramer)
Bruno Mars has bagged as many as seven nominations for the upcoming Grammy Awards. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)
Rapper Jay-Z is one of the leading contenders for Grammy 2011 with as many as six nominations. (AFP/Matt Kent)
Florence Welch of 'Florence & The Machine' has reportedly been nominated in the Best New Artist category for Grammy Awards 2011.  (AP)
Esperanza Spalding has also been nominated for the coveted award.  (AP/Matt Sayles)
Drake has reportedly bagged four Grammy nominations this year. (Agencies)
Pop diva Beyonce is also among the nominees for thd 53rd Grammy Awards, to be held in Los Angeles on February 13, 2011. (Reuters)
Cee Lo Green features among the top nominees for Grammy 2011 with four nominations. (Reuters/Lucas Jackson)

Style factor at Grammys

Here's a look at some of the night's most gorgeous gowns worn by some of the evening's most gorgeous ladies... The supermodel, Heidi Klum stole the show in a short embellished, nude Emilio Pucci minidress. The fashion diva looked fab in this hot short dress and tousled locks. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)
Fergie hit the red carpet in a sizzling cobalt blue Emilio Pucci mini before taking the stage to perform. The singer looked smart and sassy in an inked blue short dress. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)
Despite its sparkles, Taylor Swift's deep blue sheath fell flat on the red carpet. The singer went ultra-glamorous in her off-the-shoulder, shimmering blue KaufmanFranco gown and upswept curls. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)
Beyonce walked down the red carpet in a nude-colored dress. The most nominated star of the night was all dressed up in gold, matching her newly lightened locks to her intricately appliqued, fishtail Stephane Rolland gown. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)
Katy Perry lived up to her own hype in a gold-dusted, nude Zac Posen gown, a Judith Leiber jeweled elephant clutch and curled bangs. The singer shined and shimmered at the Grammy's. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)
Rihanna, the fashion-forward star covered up with a high-necked white Elie Saab Haute Couture gown with feather and chiffon details. Diamond earrings, rings and bracelet complimented her whole look for the glam evening. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)
Carrie Underwood's asymmetrical getup was more nightgown than Grammy gown. Still, Carrie was on the ladies' trend of the night with white coloured couture. Ethereal in her white Edition by Georges Chakra gown with silver leather straps and a Swarovski crystal clutch, Carrie sizzled in the night. (Getty Images/Lester Cohen)
Nicole Kidman stole the show in an evergreen black gown at the 52nd Grammy Awards. One can never go wrong with black and Nicole just went right in a smart black long gracious gown. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)
Making an audacious fashion statement, singer Toni Braxton stood out from the crowd in a one shoulder white gown at the red carpet of Grammy. She looked classy and elegant in this dress. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)
R&B singer Melody Thornton flaunts her fab figure in a silver dazzling gown accessorized with sequins. The singer looked graceful in the gown at the red carpet of Grammys. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)
There can only be one Lady Gaga and she proved it, at the red carpet of the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, plenty of stars busted out the feathers, sequins and even sparkly in Lady Gaga esque style. In a celestial-themed dress and star accessory she proved that she is the brightest star shining in the fashion sky. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)
Pink chose to complement the red carpet with a head-to-toe gown in the shades on grey. The singer choose a strapless number with frills on it added up to a less than flattering total picture.(Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)
The usually elegant Mary J. Blige opted for a skintight, daringly slit shocking pink frock that didn't live up to the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul's past fashion choices. But again she looked glam and dazzled in a fuchsia pink. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)
Miley Cyrus's grey-blue dress was quite a hit on the red carpet. The long sleeves, hot hemline, stiletto heels and studded accessories came off sexy. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)
Singer Ashanti picked this hot and happening gown for the Grammy red carpet. The figure-hugging gown highlighted her curvaceous figure that was a perfect 10 at the red carpet. (Reuters/Mario Anzuoni)

Vittoria Puccini's photoshoot

Vittoria Puccini, the host of the 68th Venice International Film Festival, poses on the eve of the opening of the festival on August 30, 2011. The 68th Venice Film Festival will take place from August 31 to September 10, 2011.  (AFP/Giuseppe Cacace)
Vittoria Puccini, the host of the 68th Venice International Film Festival, poses on the eve of the opening of the festival on August 30, 2011.  (AFP/Giuseppe Cacace)
Vittoria Puccini, the host of the 68th Venice International Film Festival, poses on the eve of the opening of the festival on August 30, 2011.  (AFP/Giuseppe Cacace)
Vittoria Puccini poses for photographers in Venice on August 30, 2011. (Reuters/Alessandro Garofalo)
Vittoria Puccini poses for photographers in Venice  (Reuters/Alessandro Garofalo)
Vittoria Puccini poses for photographers in Venice (Reuters/Alessandro Garofalo)
Vittoria Puccini poses for photographers in Venice  (AFP)
Vittoria Puccini poses for photographers in Venice  (AP)
Vittoria Puccini poses for photographers in Venice  (AP)
Italian actress Vittoria Puccini, the host of the 68th Venice International Film Festival, poses on the eve of the opening of the festival on August 30, 2011. Twenty-two films -- all world premieres -- will compete for the prestigious Golden Lion award, with a host of stars expected on the red carpet from September 1 to 11, from the blue-eyed Clooney to US singer Madonna and 'The Godfather' star Al Pacino. TOPSHOTS / AFP PHOTO / GIUSEPPE CACACE  (AFP/Giuseppe Cacace)

Stars arrive for Venice film festival

George Clooney gestures as he arrives on a motorboat in Venice on the eve of the 68th Venice International Film Festival, on August 30, 2011.  (Reuters/Manuel Silvestri)
George Clooney arrives on a motorboat in Venice on the eve of the 68th Venice International Film Festival, on August 30, 2011. (AFP/Marco Sabadin)
Model Cindy Crawford (L) and her husband Rande Gerber (C) arrive with U.S. actor George Clooney by speedboat in Venice on the eve of the Venice film festival.  (Reuters/Manuel Silvestri)
George Clooney arrives in a boat for the 68th edition of the Venice Film Festival in Venice. (AP/Andrew Medichini)
George Clooney gestures as he arrives by speedboat in Venice on August 30, 2011.  (Reuters/Manuel Silvestri)
George Clooney arrives on a motorboat with the crew of his film in Venice on the eve of the 68th Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2011. (AFP)
Vittoria Puccini, the host of the 68th Venice International Film Festival, poses on the eve of the opening of the festival on August 30, 2011.  (AFP/Giuseppe Cacace)
George Clooney (L) shakes hands with a member of the Cipriani hotel as he arrives for his new movie in Venice on the eve of the 68th Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2011.  (AFP)
George Clooney (L) arrives on a motorboat in Venice ahead of the 68th Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2011. (AFP/Marco Sabadin)
George Clooney arrives in Venice with the crew of his new movie ahead of the 68th Venice International Film Festival on August 30, 2011. (AFP/Marco Sabadin)