Grammy Awards 2011

Have you caught the Bieber-fever yet? The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards are set to air live on CBS on Sunday, February 13th and Bieber is just one of the many artists lucky enough to be up for nomination!

Here’s a recap:

Eminem leads the pack with a whopping 10 nominations thanks to his latest album, Recovery. Bruno Mars follows with 7 nominations. Next comes Lady Antebellum, Jay-Z and Lady Gaga with 6 each. John Legend and B.o.B have five. Meanwhile rapper Drake, Rihanna, Cee Lo Green, Katy Perry, and Alex Da Kid have all picked up 4 nominations. Justin Bieber, Usher and Janelle Monáe are each up for 2 awards.

It was recently announced that this year's show would feature quite a few “special performances”. Among this year's unique collaborations is five-time GRAMMY winner Usher who is set to appear with his protégé Justin Bieber, along with Jaden Smith (Will Smith’s son).  In addition, B.o.B, Bruno Mars, and Janelle Monáe — who are up for 14 Grammy nominations collectively — will perform together for the first time!

Who will take home the coveted Album of The Year award? Who else are you hoping to see perform?  Here are some of our favorites who helped make the soundtrack for our 2010!

FRIENDS & FAMILY CIRCLE’S FIVE FAVE GRAMMY TRACKS

• B.o.B. Featuring Bruno Mars - Nothin’ On You
• Eminem Featuring Rihanna - Love The Way You Lie
• Lady Antebellum - Need You Now 
• Lady Gaga - Bad Romance
• Paramore - The Only Exception

Tracking The Trend: Hot Red Carpet Looks!

It's that time of year again!  Awards ceremonies are in full swing.  Who will wear what as Hollywood’s starlets take to the red carpet?!  Friends and Family Circle brings you some of our favorite looks from 2010, and takes a look at one of the latest red carpet trends - Winter White!

 BLAST FROM THE PAST...

Chloe Sevigny - 2010 Golden Globe Awards

Rihanna - 2010 Grammy Awards

Sandra Bullock - 2010 Academy  Awards

Salma Hayek - 2010 Cannes Film Festival

Jennifer Lopez - 2010 Academy Awards

Rose McGowan - 2010 MOCA Los Angeles Gala

Christina Hendricks - 2010 Golden Globe Awards

Diane Kruger - 2010 SAG Awards

Tracking The Red Carpet Trend...

A major red carpet trend recently has been Winter White! Check out a few of our faves!

Michelle Williams

Jessica Alba

Gweneth Paltrow

Mila Kunis

What were some of your favorite red carpet looks from 2010? Friends and Family Circle wants to know!

New Year, New You!

Well, it's finally here! The first week of the new year!  And with the new year comes a great feeling - it's the time when you can review the past, but focus more on the future and things to come.  All your previous years' goals can be reworked or erased from your plate and you can go on to create new goals and new plans for 2011!

To give you a little push, Friends and Family Circle brings you...

5 Steps Towards a New You!

1. CLEAR THE CLUTTER: They say a cluttered desk is a sign of a cluttered mind.  Check your closets and drawers.  Have a plan, make a date and be on your way to clutter-free surroundings!
2. CUT THOSE VICES: What is it for you? Alcohol? Chocolate? Cigarettes? Overspending? Try and cut it out of your daily routine.  It will garner you healthy benefits!
3. PHYSICAL FITNESS: It's not always about losing weight or getting thin.  Staying physically active not only helps you to maintain or lose weight, but also reduces the risk for high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, heart attack, stroke, several forms of cancer, arthritis pain, osteoporosis, and also reduces the symptoms of depression and anxiety.  Get moving!
4. FINANCIAL FITNESS: Check your account balances, everything from the money in your savings, checking and retirement accounts to your debts.  Take a look at your credit score and FICO score.  Once you know your financial situation, create a budget. Know your financial habits and see if anything needs to be changed!
5. ENJOY LIFE: We know things can get stressful, but spending a little more time with the near and dear ones whilst sharing priceless moments is definitely the very first step to enjoying life more. Say no to stress!

You can PLAN.  You can DREAM. You can START OVER! Make the best of 2011!