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A veteran music executive has criticised the Grammy Awards in a full-page advert in the New York Times.

Steve Stoute said Grammy voters had "lost touch with contemporary popular culture" by snubbing artists like Eminem and Justin Bieber.

He added the show had become "a series of hypocrisies and contradictions", claiming both acts were only asked to perform to boost TV ratings.

Last week's ceremony attracted 27m viewers - the largest since 2001.

Stoute, who is most famous for managing hip-hop arts Nas, is the chief executive of marketing company Translation and is considered to be one of the most influential voices in entertainment marketing and pop culture.

He also took the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences to task for snubbing Eminem in 2001, which saw the rapper's Marshall Mathers LP miss out on album of the year in favour of Steely Dan.

Stoute's letter also questioned why Kanye West's Graduation was also passed over for the same award three years ago by Herbie Hancock's River: The Joni Letters.

"We must acknowledge the massive cultural impact of Eminem and Kanye West and how their music is shaping, influencing and defining the voice of a generation," Stoute wrote.

'Change this system'

Eminem, who led this year's Grammys with 10 nominations, picked up only two awards, while Bieber went home empty-handed despite his two nominations.

"How is it that Justin Bieber, an artist that defines what it means to be a modern artist, did not win best new artist?" Stoute said.

"His cultural impact and success are even more quantifiable if you factor in his YouTube and Vevo viewership."

Beiber lost out to singer and bassist Esperanza Spalding for the award in question.

Stoute added: "Interesting that the Grammys understands cultural relevance when it comes to using Eminem's, Kanye West's or Justin Bieber's name in the billing to ensure viewership and to deliver the all-too-important ratings for its advertisers."

He also said his "suspicions" over a link between performers and winners appeared to be proven true, citing Arcade Fire's surprise album of the year win just after they had finished performing on stage.

"Does the Grammys intentionally use artists for their celebrity, popularity and cultural appeal when they already know the winners and then program a show against this expectation?" he said.

He finished by calling on artists to "demand they change this system" and uphold "its mission for advocacy and support of artistry as culture evolves".

In my opinion:

This news affects me because I follow the tracks of the Eminem and Grammys.

I think that Eminem is a great artist and should have not only wontwo Grammys.

I think that Eminem this year has been very famous because hemade the duet with Rihanna.

I also think that even though people hate on Justin Bieber shouldhave won a Grammy, because if your going to see the videos ofyoutube there are millions of visits.


What you write critical news is that artists who sing pop or pop / rock lost contact with the Grammys.
I'm totally agree!

Film Review

The last film I've seen it says: Dear John.

It was two weeks would that change Their lives forever.
Soon after John (Channing Tatum - Public Enemies, GI Joe) and Savannah (Amanda Seyfried - Mamma Mia, TV's "Big Love") Fall Madly in Love, Their relationship is put on hold. With one leaping to complete HIS service, and the other to complete her college education, they pass the time by exchanging a continuous stream of love letters, until they can be permanently reunited a year later. But when war breaks out, Their separation is extended indefinitely. Their relationship will survive the greatest test of all: the test of time? Based on the best-selling novel from the author of The Notebook, Dear John is a timeless romance that will warm your heart.

In my opinion it is a beautiful film, I went to see the film with my friends and we cry a lot.
We went to see this movie because we love love stories.
It is a very complicated film to follow. Very similar to Noah's Diary, The last song.
The thing about romantic movies is that eventually all are similar.
The film is based on love and attraction between the Savannah and John, the two should be separated because John went to war. Written many letters, but eventually they must leave.
The father is very ill and John de'n end just dying. John returns to the city and is the Savannah again.st post all night, my brother. It is unique, I love his so much

My brother

My brother called David is 14 years.
On February 23 is his birthday and made 15.
He is very tall for a boy his age, brown hair and a little long.
He loves playing football. Play football with the Union Sports Figueres.
The weekends always playing play-station. He spends hours playing play-station.

It is a very shy boy, reserved, doesn't speak much. But I think it's a very funny boy who always tries to make jokes and make me laugh.

When we were children we struggled a lot, always.
But a few years things have changed. As we argue not so much.
Sometimes we are angry enough.
There are days that my brother comes in my room, stretched on the bed and began to tell me their stuff.

He is now going through a very difficult time, friends, first girlfriend, and doesn't explain anything. This concerns me a bit.
It is a very intelligent child, always takes good notes.

Although we do not say much, love much! Always think about what is the most important man in my life.

I remember on New Year's Eve, he did not dine at home, he went with his friends. When the clock marked at 12, I got a message saying I love you.
The best message of all night.
Best post all night, my brother. It is unique, I love his so much.

My future

My future would be perfect: to be rich and not work.
But this can not be.

When I finish school I want to go to the University of Girona and studying teaching.
I would like to live in Girona or Figueres, I too thought of going to study in Barcelona.
I would like to be a teacher of young children, because I like very much.
I think that teacher was very good job because the teachers have many holidays and paid a good salary.

When I was little I wanted to be hairdresser, police, fire, psychologist, television presenter.
If I could not be a teacher, I would be very able presenter of a radio or television.

I would also keep much friends I have now: Cristina, Andrea, Laia, Raquel and others.
I would like a few years and we stayed for a coffee.
They continue laughing and making the clown.

I think if I get to be a teacher, I will have children of Andrea Cristina Raquel or Laia would be fun.

But there are still many years and I enjoy my 17!

San Valentine

On February 14 was Valentine.

Valentine is a very special day for some people. The day of lovers.
Saint Valentine's Day, commonly shortened to Valentine's Day, an annual commemoration is held on February 14 Celebrating love and affection between intimate Companion.

The day of Saint Valentine is the day of lovers and couples begin to give things. A postcard of love, a poem or other things.
In Catalonia, not much celebrating San Valentin. In Catalonia wait until April 23 is St. George.

I believe that Valentin can be a nice day for lovers or for those seeking love.
But I also think that love is demonstrated not only in a day. I think we all have to say I love you forever, not just one day.

Since yesterday was the day of lovers, I leave you with a romantic poem and a song.

Llevo tu corazón conmigo

(lo llevo en mi corazón)

nunca estoy sin él

(tú vas dondequiera que yo voy, amor mío;

y todo lo que hago por mí mismo

lo haces tú también, amada mía).

University of Bellaterra

Thursday, February 10, we went to the University of Bellaterra (Barcelona).
We leave school at 8 am and we arrived there at 10.
At 10 we had the first talk and we arrived late.
Within the class was very hot and the class was full of people. My talk was about teaching children from 6 to 10 years.
The second session began at 12 am in a big room full of boys and girls.
It was a very entertaining talk.

In the future, I want to be a teacher. I thought that if he would talk more about the teacher explained to me.
In two talks, they talked me Bellaterra.
Next week we go to the University of Girona. where I want to study.

Operación Triunfo

This year has again started OT.
OT is a television program, the program has few competitors that all week practicing songs.
The school teachers and competitors to help make every Sunday a''gala''on singing.

Every Sunday the jury of the contest to make out.
The competitors are:

In Jefferson. This week sings baby-Justin Bieber
The Niccó and Coraluna. This week they sing Smiles-Ana Torroja.
Juan. This week he sings Just the way you ar - Bruno Mars.
The Alex. This week he sings
The Nirah and Geno. This week singing Bad Romance - Lady Gaga
Alexandra - 'Release Me' by Agnes
Moneiba - 'Show Me How You Burlesque' by Christina Aguilera
Nahuel and Naxxar - 'No puedo vivir sin ti", Los Ronaldos
Roxio - 'Años 80' of Pirates

My favorite competitors are: Juan, Alex and the Niccó.

I love the song that John sings in the week. Just the way you are, I think this song fits very well.

The Niccó is a very beautiful girl, brunette, short hair. This week he sings the song of AnnaTorroja and sure it does very well.

And Alex has a spectacular voice. Love it! I hope that he wins the programme.

Niccó Juan Àlex

My Birthday

On Tuesday, January 11 was my birthday. I have 17 years.

My mother gave me some earrings and a bracelet.
When I arrived at school all congratulated me.

On Saturday January 15th we went to celebrate my birthday.
We went in Empuriabrava, in a pizzeria.
At dinner there were four of my best friends: Laia, Raquel, Cristina and Andrea.
At the dinner were: Sandra, Lydia, Oliver, Clara, Eric Manel, Guillem, Maria, Mireia,
Marta etc ...

When we finished dinner, Laia and Rachel gave me a surprise. They gave me a box full of colored paper which said things about me.
I was very excited.

Then I was given a black skirt, some shirts and many other things.

When we finished dinner we went to Andrea's pub and we were dancing all night.

It was a great night for me I had a very good

Vilajuïga 3 - 0 Mataró

Last weekend...

My team and I won Mataró 3 - 0.
It was very disputed but we were better than Mataró .

During the first set I played very well. In my opinion everyone played great!
But, the match was very difficult because of the actions made by the referee didn't know what he was doing so we last a lot of points.
We won the set in 15 minutes.
My trainer was very happy with us.
During the second set my trainer was very nervous because he made some changes.
The team was very close.
In my opinion on this set I played very well so we won it!
On the last set my trainer made me stay on the bench with Laia.
But in the middle og the third set I had to go in the pitch.
When we finished, my trainer was CONGRATULATION.
And we are very happy.