the e awards
2004 has come and will be gone in several hours. What has made it so special on the global entertainment scale? The e Awards, in its first year, will honour the biggest and best in song, movie, and television. Due to the current tsunami tragedy, the awards has been scaled down to the following key categories. Winners have been highlighted in red and are fully prone to the biased jurisdiction of yours truly. Special mentions are contenders that have not been nominated, but without which, the year would not have been as unique.
Without further ado, the e Awards!
© 2004 edalamram
ASHLEE SIMPSON
(Stepping out of her sister's shadow, 7th Heaven's Cecilia aka Ashlee Simpson has proven her talent with the multi-platinum selling debut album Autobiography. It didn't take long for Billboard to recognize this young star's potential, and to the world, she has only just started.)
GWEN STEFANI
(After 17 years with the madly popular rock band No Doubt, lead singer Gwen Stefani breaks out into the music scene with her harajuku-inspired solo attempt, Love.Angel.Music.Baby. With her usual quirkiness in shape, Gwen has had both lovers and haters listening. So whatchu waiting for?)
BONNIE MCKEE
(Red head newcomer Bonnie McKee may be young, but her songs have proven her to be wiser beyond her years. Inspired by the movie Magnolia, her first single Somebody was featured in the soundtrack of Win A Date with Tad Hamilton. Now, with an album titled after her teenage nickname, Bonnie is out to stir some Trouble.)
RYAN CABRERA
(Better known as Ashlee Simpson's beau, Ryan Cabrera may very well be the male answer to Michelle Branch. Armed with cool acoustic skills and a voice to drool after, he has won over many with the simplistic awe of his debut album Take It All Away. Truly inspiring, this star is ready to shine.)
BEN JELEN
(Ben Jelen's honest lyrics and musical craftsmanship on Give It All Away reflect his nomadic upbringing and hand-to-mouth existence in the Big Apple. Touted as the next big thing coupled by an avalanche of praises for his soulful musical instincts, such as in Come On and Christine, Ben Jelen is set to rock your every step.)
Special Mentions
CIARA
JOJO
JAMIE CULLUM
JOSS STONE
JAMIE CULLUM
JAMELIA
JAY SEAN
JET
JESSE MCCARTNEY
NATASHA BEDINGFIELD
NINA SKY
FANTASIA
DIANA DEGARMO
DAMIEN RICE
SKYE SWEETNAM
KEANE
LINDSAY LOHAN
EMBRACE
BRYAN MCFADDEN
YELLOW CARD
GREEN DAY
Most Shocking Celebrity Moment
JANET JACKSON feat. JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE @ Superbowl
(the Nipplegate Wardrobe Malfunction)
ASHLEE SIMPSON feat. Her drummer @ Saturday Night Live
(the lip synching gaffe)
BRITNEY SPEARS feat. Her childhood friend @ Wedding Chapel
(the 55-hour marriage mistake)
Best Music Comeback
DESTINY'S CHILD: Destiny Fulfilled
(the sexy r&b trio miraculously unite after massive solo successes with hit singles Lose My Breath & Soldier. The reunion of Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams prove to the world that their destiny together aint endin' yet.)
AVRIL LAVIGNE: Under My Skin
(sk8ter girl Avril Lavigne returns with smash hits Don’t Tell Me, My Happy Ending & Nobody's Home leading the onslaught of her sophomore album. Having grown up and dealing with more mature material, this album is a testament to the Canadian rocker's stardom.)
KELLY CLARKSON: Breakaway
(Thankful for her idol win, American sweetheart Kelly Clarkson came back to prove that neither Ruben nor Fantasia can take her place. Her breakthrough singles Breakaway and Since U Been Gone have given her an edge in this competitive industry, and for that she deserves a special honourable mention.)
STEFANIE SUN: Stefanie
(Singaporean darling Stefanie Sun has returned with her eighth and most definitive album after a one year hiatus. Heartlander Alan Choong, who's an avid fan, says the album is her best yet. With a new punkish attitude and refreshed artistic angle, Stefanie continues to outshine certain counterparts who put more emphasis on making a fool of themselves on charity shows. )
NELLY FURTADO: Folklore
(Canadian native Nelly Furtado scored with her newest colourful offering, bursting with flavours of homerunning tunes like Powerless, Try and the Euro 2004 theme song Forca. Will she snatch another Grammy for her honey-sharp vocals?)
Special Mentions
HOOBASTANK: The Reason
(Known as the average joes with an uncommon band name, it is no wonder Hoobastank, aka Doug Robb, Dan Estrin, Chris Hesse and Markku Lappalainen combined, connect so well with their fans. This time, they aint running away no more, but are back with a whole new palette of songs, moods and emotions- this year, Hoobastank has showed you the reason to love their music.)
THE CORRS: Borrowed Heaven
(Our favourite Irish family returned this year with catchy tunes Summer Sunshine & Angel. Truly melodic in spirit and in style, there is no doubt that the Corrs have left their print in our hearts. )
JESSICA SIMPSON: In This Skin
(Fresh from her MTV series Newlyweds, popstar blondie Jessica Simpson makes a stunning comeback, gaining rave reviews for her new hits With You, Take My Breath Away & Angels. Once sidelined by the ever-famous Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera, this pop princess now has a league of her own.)
SIMPLE PLAN: Welcome To My Life
USHER: Confessions
JOHN MAYER: Heavier Things
U2: How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb
Best Song
MY HAPPY ENDING: Avril Lavigne
ON THE WAY DOWN: Ryan Cabrera
SHADOW: Ashlee Simpson
THESE WORDS: Natasha Bedingfield
WHITE HOUSES: Vanessa Carlton
Special Mentions
THE REASON: Hoobastank
SHE WILL BE LOVED: Maroon 5
SUMMER SUNSHINE: The Corrs
BREAKAWAY: Kelly Clarkson
LET'S GET IT STARTED: Black Eyed Peas
Best Collaboration
MY BOO: Alicia Keys & Usher
NUMB/ENCORE: Linkin Park & Jay-Z
BROKEN: Seether feat. Amy Lee
CAR WASH: Christina Aguilera and Missy Elliot
OUR LIPS ARE SEALED: Hilary and Haylie Duff
Special Mentions
DO THEY KNOW IT'S CHRISTMAS: Band Aid 20 (Various British Artists)
WITHOUT YOU: Kimberly Locke and Clay Aiken
OVER AND OVER: Nelly and Tim McGraw
Best Music Video
LOSE MY BREATH: Destiny's Child
SHADOW: Ashlee Simpson
MY HAPPY ENDING: Avril Lavigne
WHITE HOUSES: Vanessa Carlton
Best Song Remake
ANGELS/TAKE MY BREATH AWAY: Jessica Simpson
OUR LIPS ARE SEALED: Hilary and Haylie Duff
DO THEY KNOW ITS CHRISTMAS: Band Aid 20
WORD UP!: Korn
TALKING BOUT A REVOLUTION: Ben Jelen
Special Mentions
MY PREROGATIVE: Britney Spears
SOLITAIRE: Clay Aiken
Best Reality TV Show
THE APPRENTICE
AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL 2
SURVIVOR: VANUATU
THE AMAZING RACE 6
Special Achievement Award
BRITNEY SPEARS
Best Movie
THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
MEET THE FOCKERS
THE INCREDIBLES
SPIDERMAN 2
HARRY POTTER AND THE PRISONER OF AZKABAN