2009 American Music Award Nominees | Video

This morning, October 13 2009, Paula Abdul helped announce the nominees for the 2009 American Music Awards. She was joined by Adam Lambert and hip-hip living legend Snoop Dogg.

Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Lopez, and Adam Lambert have signed on to perform at the event which is scheduled to take place Sunday, November 22nd at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

The nominees for the 2009 American Music Awards are:


POP or ROCK MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist
Eminem
Michael Jackson
T.I.

Favorite Female Artist
Beyonce
Lady Gaga
Taylor Swift

Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas
Kings of Leon
Nickelback

Favorite Album
Lady Gaga / Fame
Michael Jackson / Number Ones
Taylor Swift / Fearless

COUNTRY MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist
Jason Aldean
Darius Rucker
Keith Urban

Favorite Female Artist
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Rascal Flatts
Sugarland
Zac Brown Band

Favorite Album
Rascal Flatts/ Unstoppable
Taylor Swift / Fearless
Zac Brown Band / Foundation


RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC

Favorite Male Artist
Eminem
Jay-Z
T. I.

Favorite Album
Eminem / Relapse
Jay-Z / Blueprint 3
T.I. / Paper Trail

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC


Favorite Male Artist
Jamie Foxx
Michael Jackson
Maxwell

Favorite Female Artist
Beyonce
Keyshia Cole
Keri Hilson

Favorite Band, Duo or Group
Black Eyed Peas
Day26
Mary Mary

Favorite Album
Beyonce / I Am. . .Sasha Fierce
Black Eyed Peas / The E.N.D.
Michael Jackson / Number Ones

SOUNDTRACKS

Favorite Album
Hannah Montana: The Movie
Hannah Montana 3
Twilight Soundtrack

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC

Favorite Artist
Green Day
Kings of Leon
Shinedown

ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC

Favorite Artist
Daughtry
Jason Mraz
Taylor Swift

LATIN MUSIC

Favorite Artist
Aventura
Luis Fonsi
Wisin Y Yandel

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL

Favorite Artist
Jeremy Camp
Brandon Heath
Mary Mary

Shante Broadus Arrested For DUI | Snoop Dogg's Wife

According to reports, Snoop Dogg's wife, Shante Broadus, 32, was stopped by police at around 12:15 a.m. on Saturday in Fullerton, CA and was arrested, booked, and later released with a citation. She was arrested for suspicion of drunken driving.

In 2004, Snoop Dogg filed for divorce from his wife citing irreconcilable differences and sought out joint custody of their three children, Corde, Cordell, and Cori. The two high school sweethearts later reconciled.

On January 12, 2008 the Snoop and Shante renewed their wedding vows for their 10th anniversary, which was aired on his reality show Snoop Dogg's Father Hood on E!.

Shante Broadus is called the "Boss Lady." She has her own label Boss Lady Entertainment which is home to artist Lady of Rage.