John Lennon is Virgin Media’s Legend of the Year
Written by admin on February 10, 2011 – 7:06 pm -| John Lennon has been voted Legend of the Year for 2010 in the Virgin Media Music Awards. The year saw the re-release of Lennon’s solo catalogue and many events to commemorate both the 30th anniversary of his death in December and what would have been his 70th birthday in October.
Lady Gaga was second choice in the Legend of the Year category, followed by Cheryl Cole (yes, really), Paul McCartney and Cliff Richard. |
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More than six million votes were cast to decide the recipients of this year’s Virgin Media Music Awards. The other winners were:
- Best album – Kylie Minogue’s “Aphrodite”
- Best comeback – Christina Aguilera
- Best group – Muse
- Best live act – Muse
- Best newcomer – Marina And The Diamonds
- Best single – Kylie Minogue’s “All The Lovers”
- Best collaboration – Lady Gaga and Beyonce’s “Telephone” single
- Best solo female – Shakira
- Best solo male – Plan B
- Best video – Miley Cyrus’ “Can’t Be Tamed”
- Hottest female – Pixie Lott
- Hottest male – James Blunt
- Loser of the year – Katie Price
- Shameless publicity seeker – Jedward
- Worst song – Katie Price’s “Free to Love Again”
- Worst use of auto tune – Katie Price’s “Free to Love Again”.
In other John Lennon news, “John Lennon: The Final Interview” Radio Special was released as an exclusive download on iTunes this week. The interview was recorded hours before his death at The Dakota in New York City.
Click here for further information on “John Lennon: The Final Interview.”
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