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| Author: | JimD [ 23 Sep 05, 22:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Lemar 'over the moon' at Mobo success |
breakingnews.ie 23/09/2005 - 07:31:50 Soul singer Lemar said he was “over the moon” after becoming a double winner at the Mobo Awards. The former Fame Academy star beat Joss Stone and Estelle to UK Act of the Year and also won best album for Time To Grow. “This is so unexpected, I’m taken aback. I want to thank every single person who has supported me,” Lemar said. His wins marked the London-born star’s successful transition from reality show runner up to credible music star. The Mobos, which honour music of black origin, are now in their 10th year. Lauryn Hill opened the show at London’s Royal Albert Hall last night. Public Enemy were honoured with an award for Outstanding Contribution to Black Music. US singer-songwriter John Legend won Best R&B Act, beating Lemar and Mariah Carey. Best Reggae Act went to Damian Marley, who with his mother Rita also accepted a Posthumous Achievement Award for his father Bob Marley. Accepting the award to the warmest applause of the night, she said: “This is really great, most of all to see the legend continue. The work continues and my sons carry it on.” Damian Marley closed the show with a performance of Could You Be Loved, accompanied by brothers Julian and Stephen. Best Video was Drop It Like It’s Hot by Snoop Dogg (ft Pharrell). Other winners included Youssou N’Dour for Best African Act, Kano for Best UK Newcomer and Tim Westwood for Best UK Radio DJ. The awards featured a tribute to Luther Vandross, who died in July. The ceremony will be broadcast on BBC1 at 11.35pm tonight. |
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| Author: | JimD [ 23 Sep 05, 22:16 ] |
| Post subject: | Lemar's the star at Mobos |
SOUL singer Lemar was a double winner at the 10th annual MOBO Awards last night. The former Fame Academy star beat Joss Stone and Estelle to UK Act of the Year and also won best album for Time To Grow. A host of sexy stars turned out at London’s Royal Albert Hall, including Myleene Klass, Lisa Maffia and Jodie Marsh. The awards, which honour music of black origin, are now in their 10th year and were opened by Lauryn Hill. Public Enemy were honoured with an award for Outstanding Contribution to Black Music, while US singer-songwriter John Legend won Best R&B Act, beating Lemar and Mariah Carey. Best Reggae Act went to Damian Marley, who also accepted a Posthumous Achievement Award for his father Bob Marley. Damian closed the show with a performance of Could You Be Loved, accompanied by brothers Julian and Stephen. Best Video was Drop It Like It’s Hot by Snoop Dogg ft Pharrell. Other winners included Youssou N’Dour for Best African Act, Kano for Best UK Newcomer and Tim Westwood for Best UK Radio DJ. The awards featured a tribute to Luther Vandross, who died in July. The ceremony will be broadcast on BBC1 at 11.35pm tonight. FROM the SUN |
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