Eminem Inducts Run DMC into the 2009 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

USA Network Character Approved Honoree: Lupe Fiasco

USA Network has announced the winners of the first-ever Character Approved Awards to honor individuals from a cross-section of creative disciplines who are positively influencing American culture. This years winner for Music is Chicago-born and raised hip-hop artist, Lupe Fiasco, who has won over legions of fans with his musical ingenuity and emphasis on strong lyricism and storytelling. Having racked up four 2009 Grammy nominations for his latest critically acclaimed album, no one can argue with his path to success. For more information on Lupe Fiasco and the Character Approved Awards, visit http://characterapproved.usanetwork.com.

Usher, T.I., Lil Wayne nominated for VMA’s Best Male Video

MTV has announced the nominees for best female and best male video for the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. The nominees were determined by fan voting and each week two new categories will open for voting. Voting can be done by going on to vma.mtv.com.

The VMA will be held on September 7th at the Paramount Pictures lot in LA. Russell Brand will be the host of the event.

Here are the nominees for Best Male & Female Video:

BEST FEMALE VIDEO:
Britney Spears, “Piece of Me”
Jordin Sparks, “No Air”
Katy Perry, “I Kissed A Girl”
Mariah Carey, “Touch My Body”
Rihanna, “Take a Bow”

BEST MALE VIDEO:
Lil Wayne, “Lollipop”
Chris Brown, “With You”
Usher, “Love In This Club”
T.I., “No Matter What”
Flo Rida, “Low”