2010 Tony Awards set for Sunday 13 at Radio City Music Hall

September 23rd, 2009 Kiss, Chili Peppers, LL Cool J nominated for hallNEW YORK — Kiss, LL Cool J and the Red Hot Chili Peppers could be among next year's inductees at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. They are part of an eclectic group of 12 acts in contention for the 2010 class.

September 16th, 2009 PINK is fighting through the pain of a separated shoulder as she kicks off her first headlining tour of America. The pop star took her Funhouse tour to Seattle, Washington on Tuesday night (15Sep09) and told fans she was injured.

September 14th, 2009 MICHAEL JACKSON's father JOE has urged awards show bosses to ban KANYE WEST from all showbusiness bashes for good after the rapper stormed onstage at the MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (13Sep09) to protest TAYLOR SWIFT's Best Female Video win. The thrilled country singer was in the middle of her acceptance speech when ill-mannered West grabbed the microphone from her and declared her award belonged to Beyonce.

September 14th, 2009 JAY-Z was a late arrival at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Sunday (13Sep09) because he had to jet across the Atlantic to be there after joining pal CHRIS MARTIN for a COLDPLAY gig in Britain on Saturday (12Sep09). Fresh from his star-studded 9/11 tribute gig at the Big Apple's Madison Square Garden on Friday night (11Sep09), the rap superstar jumped on a plane bound for Manchester, England to make a surprise appearance at a Coldplay concert.

September 13th, 2009 LADY GAGA turned the MTV Video Music Awards stage in New York into a bloody mess on Sunday night (13Sep09) with a gory rendition of her Paparazzi hit. After re-enacting the song's video by wielding a crutch onstage as a wheelchair-bound dancer writhed in pain, the former performance artist sat down at a white piano, and when she stood up again, fake blood started pouring down her bare mid-riff.

September 13th, 2009 KANYE WEST was up to his old tricks at the MTV Video Music Awards in New York on Sunday night (13Sep09) when he stormed the stage to protest the night's first honour. The rapper interrupted Best Female Video award winner Taylor Swift as she was making her acceptance speech to proclaim Beyonce's Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It) was "the best video".

September 10th, 2009 Trailer for Jackson film to debut at MTV AwardsNEW YORK — MTV says a trailer for a Michael Jackson film built around rehearsal footage left behind after the King of Pop's death will debut at Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards. "Michael Jackson: This Is It" will be released for a limited two-week theatrical engagement worldwide on Oct.

September 9th, 2009 NEW YORK - Janet Jackson is planning to honour her late brother Michael with a tribute performance at the MTV Video Music Awards Sunday and an insider says that there won't be a "dry eye" in the hall. Contactmusic.com reports that the singer, who collaborated with her brother on 1995 track "Scream", promises to be the highlight of the show in Manhattan's famed Radio City Music Hall with a set dedicated to the tragic King of Pop.

September 9th, 2009 JANET JACKSON is planning to honour her late brother MICHAEL with a tribute performance at the upcoming MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) this weekend (13Sep09). The singer, who collaborated with her brother on 1995 track Scream, promises to be the highlight of the show in New York with a set dedicated to the tragic King of Pop.

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.

June 8th, 2009 Tonys should aid success of 'Billy' and 'Carnage'NEW YORK — Tony wins should strengthen even more the box-office appeal of "Billy Elliot" and "God of Carnage," already two of Broadway's biggest hits. "It's the cherry on top of the sundae," said producer Ken Davenport about the 10 Tonys for "Billy Elliot," including best musical, and the three for "Carnage," including best play.

June 8th, 2009 List of winners of 2009 Tony AwardWinners of the 2009 American Theatre Wing's Tony Awards, announced Sunday. BOOK OF A MUSICAL: Lee Hall, "Billy Elliot, The Musical." SCENIC DESIGN OF A PLAY: Derek McLane, "33 Variations." SCENIC DESIGN OF A MUSICAL: Ian MacNeil, "Billy Elliot, The Musical." COSTUME DESIGN OF A PLAY: Anthony Ward, "Mary Stuart." COSTUME DESIGN OF A MUSICAL: Tim Hatley, "Shrek The Musical." LIGHTING DESIGN OF A PLAY: Brian MacDevitt, "Joe Turner's Come and Gone." LIGHTING DESIGN OF A MUSICAL: Rick Fisher, "Billy Elliot, The Musical." SOUND DESIGN OF A PLAY: Gregory Clarke, "Equus." SOUND DESIGN OF A MUSICAL: Paul Arditti, "Billy Elliot, The Musical." CHOREOGRAPHY: Peter Darling, "Billy Elliot, The Musical." ORCHESTRATIONS: Martin Koch, "Billy Elliot, The Musical"; Michael Starobin and Tom Kitt, "Next to Normal." SPECIAL TONY AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE THEATRE: Jerry Herman.

June 8th, 2009 Best Tony Award ratings since 2006NEW YORK — Tony Awards organizers can be pleased about a winning night at the television turnstiles. Broadway's big night was seen by 7.45 million people.

May 14th, 2009 Neil Patrick Harris set to host Tony Awards showNEW YORK — From Doogie to Barney to Tony. Neil Patrick Harris will host the 2009 Tony Awards, honoring the best of the Broadway season.

May 4th, 2009 Composer Jerry Herman set for a special Tony AwardNEW YORK — Jerry Herman is set for a special Tony Award. The Tony administration committee says the composer of "Hello, Dolly!" and "Mame" will receive a special lifetime-achievement prize during the awards ceremony June 7 at Radio City Music Hall.