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Recording artists Nicki Minaj and Pitbull revealed the '2011 American Music Awards' (AMAs) nominees this morning from the J.W. Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE (see full list of nominees below). Katy Perry and Pitbull were announced as performers for the 39th annual AMAs. Additional acts and presenters will be announced in the coming weeks.

On Tuesday, October 11th at 8:00P.M. hip hop headlines a night of must see TV when the 'BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2011' airs immediately before the series premiere of 'REED BETWEEN THE LINES.'

Fuse, the national music television network of The Madison Square Garden Company, is unveiling a fresh lineup of new programming this fall

The SCREAM TOUR hits PlayhouseSquare Fri., November 18 at 7 pm.. Tickets are $41, $76 and $101 (VIP/Meet & Greet.) They will be available beginning October 8th at Noon at playhousesquare.org, at 216-241-6000 or the PlayhouseSquare Ticket Office. For more info, log onto www.screamtour.com.

On Tuesday, October 11th at 8:00P.M. hip hop headlines a night of must see TV when the 'BET HIP HOP AWARDS 2011' airs immediately before the series premiere of 'REED BETWEEN THE LINES.'

VH1 once again declares a new '100 Greatest...' list with the best jams of 'the '00s.' Hosted by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, VH1 will take viewers on a ride to relieve the decade of Y2K with the 5-night, 1-hour special VH1's '100 Greatest Songs of the '00s' starting Monday, October 3 at 10/9c. Additional guest commentators and artists scheduled to appear include Natasha Bedingfield, Kelly Rowland, Train, Colbie Caillat, Lil' John, The Plain White T's and more.

VH1 once again declares a new '100 Greatest...' list with the best jams of 'the '00s.' Hosted by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, VH1 will take viewers on a ride to relieve the decade of Y2K with the 5-night, 1-hour special VH1's '100 Greatest Songs of the '00s' starting Monday, October 3 at 10/9c.

VH1 once again declares a new '100 Greatest...' list with the best jams of 'the '00s.' Hosted by Fall Out Boy's Pete Wentz, VH1 will take viewers on a ride to relieve the decade of Y2K with the 5-night, 1-hour special VH1's '100 Greatest Songs of the '00s' starting Monday, October 3 at 10/9c. Additional guest commentators and artists scheduled to appear include Natasha Bedingfield, Kelly Rowland, Train, Colbie Caillat, Lil' John, The Plain White T's and more.

Chris Brown's 'F.A.M.E.' North American Tour comes to downtown Detroit's Joe Louis Arena on Sunday, September 18 at 7 p.m.

Since debuting in 2001, the SCREAM TOUR quickly proved to be the most successful teen concert series America has ever witnessed. THE SCREAM TOUR also became a platform for all young artists who wanted to make the transition from obscurity to superstar status and be seen by thousands of screaming fans within a concert setting.

Hip-Hop juggernaut Ace Hood has announced the first leg of the lineup for his 'Hustle Hard' tour in support of his recently released smash third album, Blood, Sweat & Tears.

To kick-off the competition, two of Madonna's esteemed choreographers - Rich + Tone - will hold live auditions with Smirnoff on September 8, 2011 between 7AM - 1PM at Broadway Dance Center, 322 West 45th Street, New York, NY to select one lucky dancer who will join the online finalists from across the globe at the November event.

Returning to Detroit, 'The Scream Tour: Next Generation' will take center stage at the Fox Theatre on Sunday, October 30 at 6 p.m.

Since debuting in 2001, the SCREAM TOUR quickly proved to be the most successful teen concert series America has ever witnessed. THE SCREAM TOUR also became a platform for all young artists who wanted to make the transition from obscurity to superstar status and be seen by thousands of screaming fans within a concert setting.

The ladies ruled the kingdom at the '2011 MTV Video Music Awards,' broadcast live this evening from Nokia Theater L.A. Live, as Katy Perry and Adele each took home three VMA Moonmen and Lady Gaga two. Katy Perry won the biggest prize of the night, 'Video of the Year,' with her pop anthem, 'Fireworks,' as well as honors for 'Best Collaboration' and 'Best Special Effects' for 'E.T.' featuring Kanye West. Adding to her reign atop the album charts, Adele won VMAs for 'Best Art Direction,' 'Best Cinematography,' and 'Best Editing.' Genre and gender-defying Lady Gaga kicked off the night as her alter ego Joe Calderone with a show-stopping performance of 'You and I,' and later walked away with two VMAs for 'Best Female' and this year's new category, 'Best Video with a Message.'

Continuing the tradition of shining the spotlight on emerging artists, MTV today announced that up and coming indie-rock band, Young the Giant will make their VMA performance debut at the '2011 Video Music Awards.'

'Summer of Love' -- featuring the soulful sounds of R&B hit-makers Tank, Avant and Carl Thomas -- plays The Orleans Showroom August 27 and 28, each evening at 8 p.m.

The BMI Icon Award will be presented to Snoop Dogg, who will be saluted with an all-star musical tribute during the ceremony.

On Friday, August 26th, the Give Back Hollywood Foundation, a non-profit organization that connects charities to celebrities, will host a benefit for the VH1 Save The Music Foundation, inviting celebrities and tastemakers to the SLS Hotel in Los Angeles for an afternoon of music and awareness.

Having racked up multiple top ten hits while still a mere teenager since he burst upon the music scene in 1999, songwriter and performer Shad Moss was once known as Lil Bow Wow and now goes by just Bow Wow, though he is building up a considerable enough film resume to consider now using only his Christian name to differentiate his various talents. Between LIKE MIKE, ROLL BOUNCE, THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT, Tyler Perry's MADEA'S BIG HAPPY FAMILY most recently, and, now, his villainous new role in THE FAMILY TREE, Moss has transitioned from rapper to leading man in much the same way that he seamlessly moved from boy wonder to the man behind his own music at Cash Money Records. With news on his forthcoming album UNDERRATED featuring collaborations with Snoop Dogg, Chris Brown and Nicki Minaj, among others, as well as a look back at his past albums and appearances - such as his movie musical debut in MTV's CARMEN: A HIP-HOPERA co-starring Beyonce Knowles, Mekhi Pfeiffer and Mos Def; as well as his memorable stint on ENTOURAGE - Moss also shares his individual observations on how the music industry has changed and morphed in the last fifteen years since he started out as Jermaine Dupri's protégé, as well as all about his upcoming film thriller RECALLED and working with the cast, crew and creatives of THE FAMILY TREE - Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney and Chi McBride included - and much, much more! THE FAMILY TREE opens in select cities today.