NEW YORK (AP) — Nicki Minaj hardly is hurt about not being nominated for a Grammy this year. She got three nominations last year but was shut out this time around.
Minaj says she’s gotten tons of awards and when it’s time, she’ll get a Grammy. She says she thinks the Recording Academy had a reason for not nominating her and that’s just between her and it, but respects the Grammys and knows her time will come.
NEW YORK (AP) — Kesha let her brother film everything she did for the past two years and now is letting him put it on TV. “Kesha: My Crazy Beautiful Life” will run as a series on MTV beginning in April.
Her brother, Lagan Sebert, had been working as a journalist and realized the most amazing story was happening in his own family. Kesha says the show will reveal a complete picture of what her life is really like and she adds it’s “not all glamorous, but it’s all real.”
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NEW YORK (AP) — Tim McGraw quit drinking for his kids. McGraw tells People magazine he felt he didn’t have any moral high ground with his three daughters in the long run if he kept drinking.
McGraw quit five years ago and started working out instead. He says that’s great for his concerts because he hits the stage with his adrenaline going. McGraw’s album, “Two Lanes of Freedom,” is out Tuesday.
On January 31st, 1949, the first TV daytime soap opera, “These Are My Children,” was broadcast from the NBC station in Chicago.
In 1956, 11-year-old Brenda Lee made her TV debut on ABC’s “Junior Ozark Jubilee.”
In 1970, bluesman Slim Harpo died of a heart attack in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 46.
In 1978, saxophonist Greg Herbert of Blood, Sweat and Tears died of an accidental drug overdose in Amsterdam during the band’s European tour. He was 30.
In 1985, Barbara Cowsill, mother of the group The Cowsills, died in Arizona. She was 56.
In 1989, Playboy hit newsstands with nude photos of La Toya Jackson.
In 1993, Michael Jackson and 3,500 children performed during halftime at the Super Bowl. He sang a variety of his hits, including “Heal The World.” The game began with country star Garth Brooks singing the “Star-Spangled Banner.” Actress Marlee Matlin interpreted the song in sign language.
In 2005, jury selection began in Michael Jackson’s child molestation trial. He was later acquitted.
In 2007, Boston authorities responded to calls of bomb scares for blinking electronic signs on bridge overpasses and near transit stations. The signs ended up being promotional items for Cartoon Network’s “Aqua Teen Hunger Force.”
In 2010, Beyonce’ won six Grammys, more than any other woman had won in a single night.
Today’s birthdays: Actress Carol Channing is 92. Actor Stuart Margolin (“The Rockford Files”) is 73. Actress Jessica Walter (“Arrested Development”) is 72. Actor Glynn Turman (“The Wire,” ”A Different World”) is 67. Singer Harry Wayne Casey of KC and the Sunshine Band is 62. Singer Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols is 57. Actor Anthony LaPaglia (“Without a Trace,” ”Murder One”) is 54. Actress Kelly Lynch is 54. Singer-guitarist Lloyd Cole is 52. Guitarist Jeff Hanneman of Slayer is 49. Bassist Al Jaworski of Jesus Jones is 47. Actress Minnie Driver is 43. Actress Portia de Rossi (“Arrested Development,” ”Ally McBeal”) is 40. Actress Kerry Washington (“Ray”) is 36. Singer Justin Timberlake is 32. Singer Marcus Mumford of Mumford And Sons is 26.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gary Allan has picked up his first number-one album. “Set You Free” sold 106,000 copies its first week out, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
That puts him on top of the Billboard album chart and on top of the country albums chart.
NEW YORK (AP) — 
says it was more important for her to be happy than to worry about her public image. That’s why she’s back with Chris Brown.
Rihanna tells Rolling Stone, “Even if it’s a mistake, it’s MY mistake.” She admits it’s “not the cutest puzzle in the world,” but their relationship is different now because they don’t argue like they once did.
Rihanna says Brown doesn’t have the luxury of messing up again, and if he does, she will walk. Brown pleaded guilty to assaulting Rihanna just before the 2009 Grammys.
ALLIANCE – Nine young ladies will vie for the titles of Miss Alliance’s/Miss Panhandle’s Outstanding Teen on February 3 at the Performing Arts Center. Show time is 3:00 p.m. and doors will open to the public at 2:30 p.m. Titleholders will have the chance to compete for the title of Miss Nebraska’s Outstanding Teen this summer in North Platte.
Contestants compete in five categories: interview, physical fitness, talent, on-stage question and evening wear. The teen pageant is open to all female Nebraska residents who are at least 13 years old and no older than 17 and in 11th grade. The Outstanding Teen pageant is under the Nebraska Outstanding Teen Competition, which is held under the Miss America Organization.
Girls competing this year are: Alexis McGlone of Mitchell, Flor Acosta of Alliance, Merilee Prill and Mariclaire Prill of Holdrege, Cherokee Purviance of Alliance, Sydney Corum of Alliance, Mikaela Hastings of Chadron, Jessica Helt of Gering and Shelbe Stroh of Omaha.
For more information, please contact Misty Graham at 308.631.7815 or Melinda Cullan at 303.710.5593 or e-mail [email protected]
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NASHVILLE (AP) — Kenny Chesney says he tries to record songs for “the people who don’t make the news, who don’t freak out or stand out.” Maybe that’s why people relate to his music enough to give him some new plaques for his wall.
His song “Come Over” and his “Greatest Hits 2” have been certified platinum. “The Good Stuff” and “No Shoes, No Shirt, No Problems” have been certified gold.
January 30th, 1933, the first episode of the “Lone Ranger” radio program was broadcast on station WXYZ in Detroit.
In 1956, Elvis Presley recorded a version of Carl Perkins’ “Blue Suede Shoes,” in New York.
In 1969, The Beatles gave their last public performance, on the roof of Apple Studios. It was filmed for the movie “Let It Be.”
In 1973, Kiss performed their first show, in New York.
In 1989, singer Randy Travis won three American Music Awards, including one for favorite male country artist.
In 1990, Bob Dylan was named Commander in France’s Order of Arts and Letters by the country’s culture ministry.
In 1996, 21 people were injured at an overcrowded concert for the group Immature in Atlanta when the crowd surged toward the stage.
Today’s birthdays: Actress Dorothy Malone is 88. Producer-director Harold Prince is 85. Actor Gene Hackman is 83. Actress Tammy Grimes is 79. Actress Vanessa Redgrave is 76. Country singer Jeanne Pruett is 76. Country singer Norma Jean is 75. Singer Marty Balin of Jefferson Airplane/Jefferson Starship is 71. Horn player William King of The Commodores is 64. Musician Phil Collins is 62. Actor Charles S. Dutton (“Roc”) is 62. Comedian Brett Butler (“Grace Under Fire”) is 55. Singer Jody Watley is 54. Country singer Tammy Cochran is 41. Actor Christian Bale is 39. Singer Josh Kelley is 33. Actor Wilmer Valderrama (“That ’70s Show”) is 33. Actor Jake Thomas (“Lizzie McGuire,” ”AI”) is 23.
NASHVILLE (AP) — Gretchen Wilson is ready to release a new album, and she’s already got the follow-up set to go, and the follow-up to the follow-up. Wilson will release a new studio album called “Right On Time” on April 2.
She will release an album of classic rock remakes called “Under The Covers” on May 28. Wilson will put out her first Christmas album in October.
