What We Started (2017)
Documentary
DJs, producers, and promoters discuss the history and state of electronic dance music.
Starring: Steve Angello, Carl Cox, Chip Eberhart, Martin Garrix, David Guetta
Director: Bert Marcus, Cyrus Saidi
The 54rd Annual Grammy Awards (TV 2012)
Awards | Music
The 54th Annual Grammy Awards were held on February 12, 2012, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles being broadcast on CBS. LL Cool J hosted the show. It was the first time in seven years that the event had an official host. Nominations were announced on November 30, 2011 on prime-time television as part of "The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live! – Countdown to Music's Biggest Night", a one-hour special broadcast live on CBS from Nokia Theatre at L.A. Live. Kanye West received the most nominations with seven. Adele, Foo Fighters, and Bruno Mars each received six nominations. Lil Wayne, Skrillex, and Radiohead all earned five nominations.
A total of 78 awards were presented following the Academy's decision to restructure the Grammy Award categories. Paul McCartney received the MusiCares Person of the Year award on February 10, 2012, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, two nights prior to the Grammy telecast.
On February 8, 2012, the Academy announced that the 54th Grammy Pre-Telecast Ceremony would stream live internationally. The ceremony took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center and was streamed live in its entirety internationally at Grammy's official website and CBS Television Network. The ceremony was co-hosted by Dave Koz and MC Lyte. A total of 68 awards were presented in the Pre-Telecast ceremony. The official poster was designed by Architect Frank Gehry.
The night before the awards, Whitney Houston died in Los Angeles, and show producers quickly planned a tribute, with Jennifer Hudson performing. The awards show began with a Bruce Springsteen performance followed by a LL Cool J prayer for Whitney Houston. Adele, with six nominations, won all six awards, tying Beyoncé's record for most wins by a female artist in one night. Foo Fighters and Kanye West followed with earning five and four awards, respectively.
Starring: Bruce Springsteen, The E Street Ban, Bruno Mars, Alicia Keys, Bonnie Raitt, Tribute to Etta James, Chris Brown, Jason Aldea, Kelly Clarkson, Foo Fighters, Rihanna, Coldplay, Maroon 5, Foster the People, The Beach Boys, Paul McCartney, Diana Krall, Joe Walsh, The Civil Wars, Taylor Swift, Adele, The Band Perry, Blake Shelton, Glen Campbell, Tony Bennett, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Brown, David Guetta, Lil Wayne, Foo Fighters, deadmau5, Nicki Minaj, Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl, Rusty Anderson, Brian Ray, Joe Walsh
Director: Louis J. Horvitz
MuchMusic Video Awards 2011 (TV 2011)
Awards | Music
The 2011 MuchMusic Video Awards was held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at MuchMusic's headquarters on June 19, 2011. The awards were aired on MuchMusic, CP24, E!, MuchHD and Fuse. Along with the MuchMusic VJ's, it was confirmed on the MuchMusic website that Selena Gomez will host the show. Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber tied for the most awards won with 2 each.
Starring: Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga, Avril Lavigne, Bruno Mars, City and Colour, The Black Keys, Down with Webster, Simple Plan, Far East Movement, Fefe Dobson, Justin Bieber, Alyssa Reid, Blake McGrath, Cassie Scerbo, Classified, Cody Simpson, Colin Farrell, Danny Fernandes, David Guetta, Foster the People, Johnny Galecki, Karl Wolf, Kat Graham, Ian Somerhalder, Marianas Trench, The Midway State, Munro Chambers, Neverest, Nikki Reed, Nina Dobrev, Shawn Desman, Shay Mitchell, Snoop Dogg, These Kids Wear Crowns, Trevor Donovan
MTV Europe Music Awards 2011 (TV 2011)
Awards | Music
The 2011 MTV EMAs (also known as the MTV Europe Music Awards) were held in Northern Ireland's capital Belfast, on Sunday, November 6, 2011, at the Odyssey Arena in the Titanic Quarter area of the city and were hosted by Selena Gomez. Additional live venues for the awards show include Ulster Hall and Belfast City Hall.
On September 19, 2011, MTV Networks International announced the 2011 nominees. The main categories were dominated by Lady Gaga with six nominations, Katy Perry and Bruno Mars with five and Britney Spears, 30 Seconds to Mars and Adele with three apiece. Lady Gaga was the biggest winner of the night, taking home 4 awards. Other winners include Justin Bieber, Eminem, Bruno Mars, Linkin Park, 30 Seconds to Mars, and Katy Perry.
Starring: Coldplay, LMFAO, Lauren Bennett, GoonRock, Bruno Mars, Jessie J, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lady Gaga, Selena Gomez & the Scene, Snow Patrol, Justin Bieber, David Guetta, Taio Cruz, Ludacris, Adam Lambert, Queen, Snow Patrol, Jason Derülo
