NEW YORK, NOV. 29, 2006
Billboard Music Finalists Announced
Janet Jackson, Gwen Stefani And Fergie To Be Among Performers
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Video Meet The Pussycat Dolls Tracy Smith speaks with the Pussycat Dolls about their work and why they attract so many young female fans. They also show Smith a dance move or two.
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Video Underwood, Flatts Riding High "American Idol's" Carrie Underwood and country music group Rascal Flatts speak with Hannah Storm about their Academy of Country Music nominations and their musical careers from Nashville, Tenn.
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Chris Brown, 17, is up for three top Billboard Music Awards, including artist of the year, male artist of the year, and new artist (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
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Photo Essay American Music Awards Another big night brings out popular performers and the glitz that goes with them.
The awards, which are based solely on actual performance on the Billboard weekly charts, will be handed out on Dec. 4 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
The ceremony will air at 8 p.m. on Fox and will feature performances by Janet Jackson, Fergie, The Killers, Gwen Stefani, The Fray, Mary J. Blige, Ludacris, Pharrell and Young Jeezy.
Although Britney Spears and Paris Hilton were rumored to be hosting the show, a publicist for the network told TheShowbuzz that nobody has been confirmed to host.
Tony Bennett will receive the Century Award for his contribution to recorded music over several decades.
The artist of the year category includes Chris Brown, Nickelback, and Rascal Flatts
Brown, who is 17 years old, is a finalist in three categories as is Sean Paul.
R&B/Hip-Hop dominates the top male artist category with Brown, Ne-Yo and Sean Paul competing, as well as the top female category with Beyonce, Mary J. Blige and Rihanna going head to head for the award.
Nickelback, The Pussycat Dolls and Rascal Flatts are up for duo/group of the year.
Other finalists in multiple categories include Carrie Underwood, Ne-Yo, Jamie Foxx, Kenny Chesney, and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Each is competing in four categories.
Nelly Furtado (featuring Timbaland), the cast of "High School Musical, Young Joc, Dem Francize Boyz, Shinedown, and Three Days Grace and Beyonce all have two nods.Photos: American Music Awards
2006 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS FINALISTS
Chris Brown
Nickelback
Rascal Flatts
Chris Brown
Ne-Yo
Sean Paul
Beyoncé
Mary J. Blige
Rihanna
Nickelback
The Pussycat Dolls
Rascal Flatts
Chris Brown
The Fray
Ne-Yo
"All the Right Reasons" — Nickelback
"High School Musical" — Soundtrack
"Some Hearts" — Carrie Underwood
"Bad Day" — Daniel Powter
"Promiscuous" — Nelly Furtado featuring Timbaland
"Temperature" — Sean Paul
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