MJ honored at Save the World Awards

October 7th, 2009 Soul Train Awards return after 2-year hiatusATLANTA — The Soul Train Awards plan to return to the air after a two-year hiatus to recognize those who helped shape R&B music. Record executive Antonio "L.A." Reid, singers Kenny "Babyface" Edmonds, Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson will be honored on the two-hour music special to be taped in Atlanta.

September 30th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Hollywood actor Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett are set to host this year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert. The star couple said that they are both humbled and honored to take part in the 16th Annual Nobel Peace Prize Concert to be held on Dec.

September 20th, 2009 Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' takes top variety awardLOS ANGELES — Jon Stewart and his writing staff are owners of new Emmy Awards. Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" was named the best comedy or variety show in the annual Emmy Awards.

September 17th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Miley Cyrus has lashed out at Kanye West for storming onto the stage during the recently held MTV Video Music Awards. West had jumped onto the stage and snatched away the microphone from Taylor Swift, while the latter was making an acceptance speech for receiving the Best Female Video.

September 17th, 2009 Miller, Fogerty honored at Americana Music AwardsNASHVILLE, Tenn. — Buddy Miller won four awards and veteran John Fogerty received a special honor Thursday night at the eighth annual Americana Music Association Honors and Awards Show.

September 8th, 2009 Janet Jackson to open MTV Video Music AwardsLOS ANGELES — Janet Jackson will pay tribute to her late brother at the MTV Video Music Awards. The network says Jackson will open the show with a musical tribute to Michael Jackson, who died on June 25.

July 25th, 2009 Michael Jackson honored in AustriaZWENTENDORF, Austria — Michael Jackson was honored in Austria on Friday, a month after his death devastated fans across the world. His brother Jermaine Jackson accepted the "2009 Save the World Award" for the King of Pop's efforts to reach out to the less fortunate and give a voice to the vulnerable.

July 25th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late King of Pop Michael Jackson was honoured with a posthumous prize at the Save the World Awards in Austria on Friday evening, in recognition of his humanitarian efforts. Stars attending the event paid tribute to the late 'Thriller' hitmaker.

July 24th, 2009 Michael Jackson called a 'wonderful humanitarian'VIENNA — Michael Jackson was a "wonderful humanitarian" who considered it important to reach out and help others, his brother said Friday. Jermaine Jackson also said the King of Pop's "whole existence" was to find the good in everyone and described his unexpected death on June 25 at age 50 as a "tragic loss." "As much as my brother achieved in the music industry, he was a wonderful human being and a wonderful humanitarian," Jackson said.

June 18th, 2009 Sonny Rollins, Maria Schneider win at jazz awardsNEW YORK — Jazz legend Sonny Rollins is still collecting trophies. He was one of the big winners at this year's Jazz Awards.

June 9th, 2009 Webby winners take awards with 5-word speechesNEW YORK — Who needs Twitter's 140 characters? Five words were enough for the winners at the 13th annual Webby Awards ceremony, where Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter, took the prize for breakout of the year. Sticking to the Webbys' tradition of acceptance speeches limited to just five words, he said: "Creativity is a renewable resource." Also at Monday's ceremony, "Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane was honored for his Web series "Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy." Said MacFarlane: "What is this for again?" Arianna Huffington, whose Huffington Post won for best political blog, said: "I didn't kill newspapers, OK?" Jimmy Fallon, cited for using the Internet to flog his taking over NBC's "Late Night," said: "Thank God Conan got promoted." On the Net: www.webbyawards.com

June 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Reese Witherspoon has revealed she is done with raunchy roles to save her kids from embarrassment. The Oscar-winning actress, who is mum to 9-year-old daughter Ava and 6-year-old-son Deacon, said that she would not be baring too much since she has a responsibility towards her children.

June 8th, 2009 LONDON - Sir Mick Jagger has backed a campaign to save a historic cinema where the Rolling Stones played in the 1960s. In the early days of their career, the rockers were regular performers at the EMD, later known as the Granada, cinema in Walthamstow, north-east London.

May 27th, 2009 LONDON - Cate Blanchett has urged global business leaders to cut down their carbon emissions and invest in eco-friendly schemes to save her native Australia from suffering more devastating bush fires. The stunning actress made the plea at the World Business Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen on May 25.

May 5th, 2009 Jimmy Fallon, Trent Reznor among Webby winnersNEW YORK — Jimmy Fallon's late-night show hasn't been on the air three months, but he's already got an award. The comedian was chosen as person of the year by the annual Webby awards for being "one of the most ardent online evangelists." The 13th annual Webbys were announced Tuesday.