Beyonce Land MOBO Nominations

Beyonce, Kanye West, and Keri Hilson may be adding the 2009 MOBO Awards to their 'to do list' this week.

The chart-topping trio are among a number of international acts who have been nominated for the 2009 MOBO (Music of Black Origin) Awards !

Slated to take place in Glasgow, for the first time, this year's MOBO Awards kick off September 30. (see a full list of nominees below)

Joining Beyonce, West and Hilson, who each have three nominations including Best International Act, are Jeremih (Def Jam), Ciara, Lady Gaga, Mariah Carey, Alexandra Burke, JLS, Lemar, Eminem, Drake and N-Dubz.

Nominees were announced during a special launch party in London Wednesday. Click HERE to see photos from the launch featuring Beverly Knight and Peter Andre.

X Factor stars Alexandra Burke and JLS will battle for the Best Newcomer statue.

Stay clicked to Singersroom for more on this year's MOBOs.

Nominees:

BEST UK ACT
Alesha Dixon
Bashy
Beverley Knight
Chipmunk
Dizzee Rascal
DJ Ironik
Donae’o
Mr. Hudson
N-Dubz
Tinchy Stryder

BEST UK NEWCOMER
Alexandra Burke
Jade Ewen
JLS
Laura Izibor
Master Shortie

BEST R&B / SOUL ACT
Beverley Knight
Ciara
Jeremih
Keri Hilson
Lemar

BEST HIP HOP ACT
Chipmunk
Dizzee Rascal
Drake
Eminem
Kanye West

BEST VIDEO
'Bonkers' - Dizzee Rascal
'Boy Does Nothing' - Alesha Dixon
'Diamond Rings' - Chipmunk ft. Emeli Sande
'Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)' – Beyonce
'Supernova' - Mr. Hudson ft. Kanye West

BEST INTERNATIONAL ACT
Akon
Beyonce
Ciara
Drake
Eminem
Jay Z
Kanye West
Keri Hilson
Lady Gaga
Mariah Carey

BEST SONG
'Beat Again' – JLS
'Diamond Rings' - Chipmunk ft. Emeli Sande
'Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes' - K.I.G. Family
'Number One' - Tinchy Stryder and N-Dubz
'Strong Again' - N-Dubz

BEST ALBUM
'808s and Heartbreaks' - Kanye West
'Catch 22' - Tinchy Stryder
'Catch Me If You Can' – Bashy
'I Am… Sasha Fierce' - Beyonce
'Uncle B' - N-Dubz

BEST REGGAE
Movado
Sean Paul
Serani
Tarrus Riley
Vybz Kartel

BEST JAZZ ACT
Diana Krall
Herbie Hancock
Madeleine Peyroux
Melody Gardot
Yolanda Brown

BEST AFRICAN ACT
Amadou and Mariam
Baaba Maal
Eidee
Femi Kuti
K’Naan
Lira
Mujava
Nneka
Oumou Sangare
Salif Kelta

BEST GOSPEL ACT
Desire to Worship God
Kiki Sheard
Mary Mary
New Direction

Beyonce and Jay-Z to rent 8 Million Dollar Apartment in Singapore

Beyonce and hubby Jay-Z are set to rent an $8 million apartment in Singapore! No silly, Beyonce and Jay-Z aren’t migrating. They will be headlining the city’s F1 Rocks concert next month and surely they want the most luxurious pad.
The very rich celebrity couple have been looking at plush penthouses in the city’s Marina Bay area – one of the if not the most expensive neighborhoods in Singapore. This one penthouse has an incredible 360-degree vie of the city and the sea and of course price is not an issue.

A source said: “Beyonce and Jay-Z love Singapore and don’t want to just stay at a hotel while they are there. Some of the apartments they’ve seen have been fantastic but their favorite is the one of the stunning views.” – via AHN

The event takes place on the days of September 24-26 at Fort Canning Park, in Singapore.

All right my question is: Are they paying $8 million bucks for a month, a year or a few days? Darn it’s good to be rich! Hire me Bey! I’ll turn this blog into nothing else but Beyonce and Jay-Z’s reality blog.

Beyonce 'Still Fierce' And Eying Eighth Single Video

Beyonce Beyonce is still 'Fierce', as in "I Am...Sasha Fierce" after seven singles.

According to Amazon, Beyonce's "Video Phone" is due to be released as a single in September and it may just be followed with a new music video from the MTV Video Music Award nominated star.

While Beyonce has not confirmed her intent to release what will be the eighth single from the multi-Platinum certified "I Am...Sasha Fierce, " the idea is not so far fetched, after all Beyonce will remain on tour for much of this fall.

In related news, Beyonce has been named Billboard's Woman of the Year, click HERE for more on that story.

Beyonce has a toned Rear End

Beyonce’s secret to a toned butt.. Beyonce Knowles has a toned rear end, we all know that and Beyonce’s secret is walking up stairs! Jaz-Z wife, pop icon, Beyone admits she was born with a “naturally good” behind, but gives nature a helping hand by climbing flights of steps.

Beyonce, 27 on her curvy butt:

“I guess my butt is natural. But I go through stages like every woman. I like being curvy but sometimes I get curvy in the wrong places.”
“After New Year I do stairs – they are the best thing for butt cheeks. Every January I’ll start working out. I’ll do that for three months and then stop again!”

Beyonce feels bothered by being on the list of sexiest women because she feels that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

Beyonce added:

“Some people think one thing is beautiful, some think another is. When people say that I am ‘most beautiful’ or ‘most sexy,’ it bothers me.”
“I like fashion and I like to look good. I like to try at least, but everyone has their own opinion.” – via ICelebz

Beyonce to perform at Singapore F1 Race

Beyonce and the Black Eyed Peas have been confirmed to perform at Formula One's first ever pre-race concert.

Booked as part of a three day block of entertainment before the Sept. 24 grand prix in Singapore, the "F1 Rocks" concert will feature ZZ Top, Simple Minds, and NERD in addition to Beyonce and the Black Eyed Peas.

"The world's only F1 night race just got bigger, faster and louder. Our talent is world class and 'F1 Rocks' will rock Singapore." Paul Morrison, CEO and chief creative officer of the concert, said in a statement.

Beyonce Wraps Up DVD For November Release

An expected Live! DVD from Beyonce is on its way to stores and digital retailers.

Tapped during the "I AM... Sasha Fierce" diva's four day engagement at Wynn Las Vegas' Encore Theater over the weekend, the forthcoming "I AM" World Tour-based DVD is said to be due for release in November.

Featuring intimate performances of her #1 hits during the Destiny's Child era and a number of songs from her solo career including "Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)," sources say Beyonce was soaring during the tapping.

According to MusicWorld Music/Columbia, "The emphasis for this show was on musicality and vocals with Beyonce only showcasing three costumes, a rarity for the quick-change artist who can sometimes sport at least a half-dozen looks in one evening."

In related news, Beyonce will jet off to Japan, Australia, China and Europe this fall. Click HERE for dates and more information.

Beyonce's forthcoming Live! DVD release follows the late Spring 2009 release of "Above and Beyonce" -- a collection of videos and remixes including "Ego".