Colin Firth’s Performance in The End of the Affair Wins ‘Audiobook of the Year’ (HERALD ONLINE)

Firth’s win is among nine for Audible Studios, which also received the prestigious Audie award for Distinguished Achievement in Production for ‘Dracula’

EWARK, N.J. — Audible Studios, the production arm of Audible.com, won the ‘Audiobook of the Year’ Audie Award for its production of Graham Greene’s novel, The End of the Affair, performed by Academy Award-winning actor Colin Firth. Announced yesterday at the Audies Gala in New York City, the award capped off an evening during which Audible was also recognized for Distinguished Achievement in Production for its multicast dramatization of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, and won the fiction award for Claire Danes’s performance of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale. The Audiobook of the Year Award for Audible Studios follows upon Audible’s Grammy win earlier this year in the sole category awarded to outstanding performances of literature

“I’m grateful for this honor, and grateful for the opportunity to narrate one of my favorite stories—a great novel told in the first person makes for the best script an actor could imagine. None better than The End of the Affair,” said Firth in a statement. “Theater and film each offer their own challenges and rewards, but narration is a new practice for me and the audiobook performance provides exhilarating possibilities for both actors and listeners. I’m thrilled to be involved in bringing this remarkable work of fiction to a wider audience, and thankful to Audible for offering me the opportunity to perform it and to engage with so many who share my passion for storytelling.”

“Congratulations to Colin and to all of the fine actors and performances recognized this year,” said Audible.com founder and CEO Donald Katz. “Listening to Colin’s masterful interpretation of The End of the Affair is an eloquent reminder of why we at Audible have focused so acutely on elevating the quality of audio performances. The End of the Affair truly is theater for the ears.”

Audible Studios’ 2013 winners are:

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Adele To Unveil Madame Tussauds Waxwork In July (E ENTERTAINMENT) BY ALICIA ADEJOBI ON MAY 3, 2013

Adele will be transformed into wax for her first Madame Tussauds figure (Adriana M. Barraza/WENN.com)

Adele will be finally transformed into a waxwork this summer with her Madame Tussauds debut taking place in July meaning her figure will join the likes of One Direction, Rihanna and Madonna who are also housed at the London and Amsterdam locations.

The 'Rolling In The Deep' singer will reportedly unveil her figure in July with sculptors currently working on the waxwork to ensure it is ready in time for its grand debut, just a couple of months after One Direction were inaugurated at the Tussauds.

Announcing the news, Nicole Fenner at Madame Tussauds said in a statement: “She's one of the world's hottest properties right now and one of our most requested personalities. We've seen a huge increase in requests for her figure since 'Skyfall' was released.”

Adele, who will be turning 25 this Sunday, has won nine Grammy Awards and also an Oscar for her James Bond ballad 'Skyfall.'

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SIR PAUL MCCARTNEY, GOTYE, FUN., AND MUMFORD AND SONS ALL WIN BIG AT GRAMMY AWARDS Monday, 11 February 2013 Written by Elliott Batte (STEREOBOARD)

Mumford and Sons, FUN., and Gotye all picked up prestigious accolades at the Grammy Awards last night, but Sir Paul McCartney was the biggest winner after grabbing what is his 16th Grammy and earning a spot in the Hall of Fame.

Paul McCartney’s ‘Kisses on the Bottom’ (via Concord/Hear Music) managed to win Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the 55th annual Grammy Awards last night, while his track ‘Band on the Run’ with Wings, a previous winner both as last year’s Best Historical Album and for Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus in 1974, has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

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Paul McCartney: Lady Gaga plants a smooch (Metro)

Lady Gaga plants smacker on Sir Paul McCartney at Grammy Awards

 Relegated to the losers’ circle for once, Lady Gaga still stole the limelight when she planted a smacker on Sir Paul McCartney’s cheek in front of his new wife Nancy Shevell at the Grammys.

The Born This Way singer made her move on the Beatles legend after a disappointing night, when she lost out to six-time winner Adele for three awards. The Wings front man gasped in mock surprise when Gaga struck - planting a smacker on the aging popstar.

 Earlier in the evening the 69-year-old, proving he’s still got it, was spotted snogging wife of four months Nancy Shevell, 51. Despite failing to pick up a single nod at this year's star-studded event, Gaga proved there were no hard feelings with a tweet congratulating London-born singer Adele on her record-equalling night.

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Live coverage of BAFTAs and Grammys: Follow @Anglophenia on Twitter (BBC America)

Live Coverage
of BAFTAs and
Grammys: Follow
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By Kevin Wicks | Posted on Sunday,
February 12th, 2012

Adele (Press Association via AP)

It’s the busiest day of awards season with two major ceremonies today (February 12). Follow Anglophenia on Twitter for live coverage of the British Academy Film Awards as they air in the UK, starting at 4 pm ET. And tune in to BBC America at 8 pm ET to watch the telecast, which will be the last major film awards ceremony prior to the Oscars.


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Paul McCartney Performing At The GRAMMY Awards (Global TV)

Legendary musician, Paul McCartney will be having a stellar night at the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards. McCartney has been selected as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year, and is nominated for Best Historical Album for Band On The Run. He is also set to perform on the GRAMMY stage, along with nominees Coldplay and Rihanna who will perform on stage together for the first time. Rihanna has been nominated in four different categories including, Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Loud. Seven-time GRAMMY-winning group Coldplay is nominated for three awards including Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Rock Song for "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall."

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Paul McCartney: Paul McCartney, Coldplay to star at Grammys

 

(AFP) – 1 day ago 

LOS ANGELES — Paul McCartney will join Coldplay and Rihanna among the artists playing at next month's Grammys, organizers for the music industry's annual awards show said Thursday.

The former Beatle will take the stage along with the Foo Fighters, Bruno Mars, Nicki Minaj and Taylor Swift, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on February 12.

Iconic US band The Beach Boys announced last month that they expect to appear at the Grammys, ahead of a 50th anniversary reunion tour, although they were not included in the line-up so far put out by Grammy organizers.

McCartney, 69, already has 14 Grammy awards from his long career, and is nominated at this year's show for Best Historical Album for "Band On The Run."



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