Eminem: Most “Liked” Artist on Facebook

Eminem

Eminem may have made his name by making fun of pop stars, but nowadays he is proving himself to be the most popular of them all. Today (February 24) the rapper made history on Facebook by surpassing Lady Gaga as the most liked, living artist on the social networking site.
As of press time Em’s page currently stands at 28,898,000+ likes, while Lady Gaga trails behind at 28,879,000+ likes. This battle is sure to be ongoing, as Gaga is known to have a very supportive fanbase, but this marks the first time XXL‘s March 2011 cover boy has taken the lead.

This news comes at a great time for the lyricist. In addition to his growing Facebook popularity, Shady is coming close to breaking yet another Gaga record. According to the The Detroit News, Em has become only the third artist in history to surpass 1 billion overall views on youtube. With 1.164 billion views as of this Monday, Em joins Lady Gaga (who has 1.189 billion views total) and Justin Bieber (who leads with 1.3 billion views).
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Gays Turn on Lady Gaga

n her new single "Born This Way," Lady Gaga implores listeners "don't be a drag, just be a queen," and says, "it doesn't matter whether you love him or capital H-I-M." The singer has said she wanted to create the ultimate gay anthem, and perhaps she's succeeded. By Friday night, the track had raced to the top of the iTunes charts and gotten a stellar plug from her gay consigliere in cyberspace, Perez Hilton. Rolling Stone also applauded Gaga's effort, with Rob Sheffield giving the song four stars.
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Best Grammy performances

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards will surely see many amazing performances by today's best artists. But over the years some of the biggest legends in music have braved the spotlight to deliver their signature hits and team up with beloved icons for some of the most memorable live music in history. From Kanye West and Michael Jackson to Simon & Garfunkel, here are just a few of the greatest Grammy performances to relive.


Pink

Pink gave a memorable and sparkly performance and the 2010 Grammy Awards. She wowed the crowd in a nearly nude bodysuit, making twists and turns in the air that could rival any Cirque du Soleil acrobat. Find out how much this powerful celebrity earned last year.

Beyoncé & Tina Turner

Two of the biggest musical stars Beyoncé and Tina Turner joined forces at the 2008 Grammy Awards when they donned silver bodysuits for a duet of one of Turner's 1971 hits

Kanye West

When he's not stealing the mike, going into a rage via Twitter or feuding with his fellow rappers, Kanye West can put on an impressive performance. At the 2006 Grammy Awards the hip-hop star took the spotlight to perform one of his biggest hits with this actor-turned-singer. Find out when his new album drops.

Melissa Etheridge & Joss Stone

Country star Melissa Etheridge – who was battling cancer at the time and English soul singer Joss Stone  shared a superstar moment at the 2005 Grammy Awards when they took on the musical powerhouse of Janis Joplin in a rendition of the legend's biggest hit

Simon & Garfunkel

The legendary singer-songwriter duo of Simon & Garfunkel reunited on stage for the first time in a decade to perform at the 2003 Grammy Awards. The musicians were also presented with a special award that night.

Coldplay

Accompanied by a symphony orchestra and lead vocalist Chris Martin, the English alternative rock band Coldplay took to the stage at the 2003 Grammy Awards to perform their hit "Politik." But it was another hit that brought the band worldwide fame.

Elton John & Eminem

The pairing couldn't seem more unlikely, but apparently the duet performed by musical legend Elton John and rapper Eminem at the 2001 Grammy Awards sparked an enduring friendship. The openly bisexual John has been helping accused homophobe Eminem recover from an addiction.

Christina Aguilera, Pink, Mya, Lil' Kim

Newcomer Christina Aguilera joined an impressive lineup of divas to perform their hit "Lady Marmalade" at the 2000 Grammys, along with Pink, Mya and Lil' Kim. Who sang the original?

Michael Jackson

The late King of Pop Michael Jackson gave countless amazing performances throughout his long career, but his wowing routine at the 1988 Grammy Awards has gone down in history as one of his best. Find out how many Grammys he won in his lifetime.

Janet Jackson

The 1987 Grammy Awards hosted another unforgettable performance by a Jackson when Janet performed her hit "What Have You Done for Me Lately."