I’m getting ready to go to the MOBO Awards – the first time in its 14 year history that the ceremony has been held outside of London – and they’ve decided to have it in Glasgow. Personally I’d have chosen somewhere better but I’m not going to complain because at least I get a chance to go along. I don’t think there’ll be any other complaints either as the event is estimated to generate around £3.5 million for the Scottish economy.

Rumours have been flying around like nobody’s business regarding the artists who will be performing and just this morning I heard that Kelly Rowland will be performing with David Guetta. I quite like the idea of not knowing exactly who will be on stage and I’ll report back after the show with who actually performed.

What I’m really looking forward to, however, is the Michael Jackson tribute with Jermaine and La Toya Jackson leading tributes to their brother.

The downside is that it seems to be a bit of an X Factor/Britain’s Got Talent show as Alexandra Burke, JLS, Diversity and Flawless will be performing. If that’s what’s big on the scene in Britain now, then that’s what they have to represent I guess.

For now I’ll leave you with a list of nominees. Check back tomorrow for an update of how successful the night was and a list of winners!

BEST UK ACT

Alesha Dixon / Bashy / Beverley Knight / Chipmunk / Dizzee Rascal / DJ Ironic / 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 / Crew

And if you can’t watch the show live at the SECC – tune in to BBC3 from 9pm for live coverage!

As you can see, it’s pretty bare around here at the moment but this will not be for long.

In the pipeline are posts on the following:

Look out for updates later in the week.

They say there’s a first time for everything, so here’s my first attempt at posting on this  blog.

The main topics discussed on here will be in relation to arts & entertainment; including television, theatre, literature, special events and celebrity gossip (yes, I find it interesting).

I hope you enjoy what’s to come on my blog.

Come back soon!