Adele, who captured the world's heart with an album about a broken romance, emerged as the top winner at Sunday's Grammy Awards, winning six trophies including the prestigious trifecta of record, song and album of the year.
The singer, who also made a triumphant comeback from vocal cord surgery on the Grammy stage, sobbed as she won the night's final award, album of the year, for "21." It was last year's top-selling album with more than six million copies sold and remains lodged at the No. 1 spot on this year's charts.
Her victories tied her with Beyonce as the most wins by a woman in one evening.
"Mom, gold is good!" Adele shouted as she took the album of the year trophy.
The celebration of Adele, a big-voiced, soulful singer, came on a night where the Grammys marked the loss of one of music's great female voices — and one of its most prized talents overall. Whitney Houston died the night before the Grammys, casting a shadow over music's biggest night.
But while her death lent a somber overtone to the evening's show, it did not overwhelm it, perhaps best proved by the show's closing number, a rollicking jam session featuring Paul McCartney, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, and Dave Grohl among others.
The night's other big winners were Grohl's Foo Fighters, who won five Grammys. They noted that they made their album "Wasting Light" in a garage.
"To me this award means a lot because it shows that the human element of making music is what's most important. Singing into a microphone, learning to play an instrument and learning to do your craft, that's the most important thing for people to do," Grohl said as the band accepted their best rock performance trophy for "Walk." ''It's not about being perfect. It's not about sounding absolutely correct. It's not about what goes on in a computer. It's about what goes on in here (your heart) and what goes on here (your head). ... Long live rock 'n' roll!"
Among the evening's performances was a dance-heavy number by Chris Brown, and performances by McCartney and Springsteen, who kicked off the show by performing his new song "We Take Care of Our Own," a rousing song that references the troubles of the nation.
But the evening's most moving moment came as Jennifer Hudson — who has called Houston an inspiration and one of her biggest idols — emerged to sing one of Houston's signature songs, "I Will Always Love You." Dressed in black, with only the accompaniment of a piano, Hudson appeared to fight back tears as she sang the song, ending with the line, "Whitney, we will always love you."
The show started off on a somber note, as host LL Cool J appeared in black, and told the audience: "There is no way around this. We've had a death in our family."
He then led the audience in prayer to "our fallen sister."
"Heavenly father, we thank you for sharing our sister Whitney with us," he said, as celebrities like Lady Gaga and Miranda Lambert bowed their heads in prayer. "Though she is gone too soon, we remain truly blessed to have been touched by her beautiful spirit."
He then introduced a clip of a glowing Houston singing "I Will Always Love You." In his performance of "Runaway Baby," Bruno Mars also mentioned the death: "Tonight we're celebrating. Tonight we're celebrating the beautiful Miss Whitney Houston."
And Stevie Wonder said: "To Whitney up in heaven, we all love you."
The show, as usual, was heavy on performances more than awards. Among those was Chris Brown, who was performing on the stage for the first time since he dropped out of 2009's broadcast; his attack on Rihanna the night before led to both of their absences, an assault charge for Brown and a career low.
But 2011 marked an amazing comeback for Brown and he was rewarded with two planned performances during the show, the first time he and Rihanna performed at the same event since the attack (she sang solo and with Coldplay during the ceremony).
Brown also won best R&B album: "First and foremost, I gotta thank God, and thank the Grammys for letting me get on this stage and do my thing," he said "All my fans, I love you. We got one. Thank you."
Justin Vernon, whose band Bon Iver beat Nicki Minaj, The Band Perry, J. Cole and Skrillex for best new artist, accepted the award with admittedly mixed emotions.
"It's really hard to accept this award. Well, there's so much talent out here, like on this stage. There's a lot of talent that's not here tonight. It's also hard to accept because when I started to make songs I did it for the inherent reward of making songs, so I'm a little bit uncomfortable up here," he said. "But with that discomfort I do have a sense of gratitude. I want to say thank you to all the nominees, all the non-nominees that have never been here and never will be here."
The Grammys did their best to keep a tone that balanced the many moods of the night: The Foo Fighters performed in a tent outside the Staples Center, where the awards were being held, amid a throng of bouncing fans; but moments earlier, Alicia Keys and Bonnie Raitt paid tribute to Etta James, the legend who died last month.
There was also a tribute to the recently reunited Beach Boys that featured Maroon 5, Foster the People and Mike Love, Al Jardine and Brian Wilson, the three remaining members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band, all pitch-perfect as they brought the groups California rock sound and harmonies back to life.
Glen Campbell, who announced his retirement last year after disclosing he had Alzheimer's disease, also performed with The Band Perry and Blake Shelton, singing his classic hit, "Rhinestone Cowboy."
The Foos and Brown also returned for another dance-themed performance, a first for the Grammys. It also featured deadmau5, David Guetta and Lil Wayne.
And with Lady Gaga not performing, Minaj stepped in to give the night's most bizarre/headscratching performance. The rapper-singer's number included a clip that referenced "The Exorcist" and a stage show that had her levitating on stage amid a church-like background, with hooded choir members and religious imagery.
2012年2月13日星期一
Stacy Francis Calls Thursday Run-In With Whitney Houston A 'Misunderstanding'
Former "X Factor" hopeful Stacy Francis has called her run in with Whitney Houston on Thursday a "misunderstanding."
"This is a sad time for me. I loved Whitney Houston with all my heart. She was such an amazing musical influence for me," Stacy Tweeted on Sunday night. "I deeply regret the events that led to Thursday's misunderstanding, but I respect and love her more than I can say."
PLAY IT NOW: Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party: Stars React To The Death Of Whitney Houston
According to Radar Online, Whitney became angry when she left the stage at Tru Hollywood on Thursday, after dueting with friend Kelly Price, and saw Ray J talking to Stacy.
"She ran over to them and began screaming, 'This is my man! I'm a cougar!" a source claimed to Radar.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Whitney Houston’s Final Public Appearance — February 9, 2012
Ray J reportedly told Whitney that Stacy was a "longtime family friend" but the superstar singer continued to shout at the reality star.
On Twitter, Stacy shared her condolences to the Houston family.
"Whitney maintained a genuineness in this difficult profession and I will always admire and respect the courage that she lived," she Tweeted. "At this painful time, I would like to express my support and most sincere condolences to Whitney's family in learning of her sudden death...I will always remember her to be a deeply humane person and wish her spirit to rest in peace."
VIEW THE PHOTOS: A Look Back: Whitney Houston — Her Life In Pictures
Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
"This is a sad time for me. I loved Whitney Houston with all my heart. She was such an amazing musical influence for me," Stacy Tweeted on Sunday night. "I deeply regret the events that led to Thursday's misunderstanding, but I respect and love her more than I can say."
PLAY IT NOW: Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party: Stars React To The Death Of Whitney Houston
According to Radar Online, Whitney became angry when she left the stage at Tru Hollywood on Thursday, after dueting with friend Kelly Price, and saw Ray J talking to Stacy.
"She ran over to them and began screaming, 'This is my man! I'm a cougar!" a source claimed to Radar.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Whitney Houston’s Final Public Appearance — February 9, 2012
Ray J reportedly told Whitney that Stacy was a "longtime family friend" but the superstar singer continued to shout at the reality star.
On Twitter, Stacy shared her condolences to the Houston family.
"Whitney maintained a genuineness in this difficult profession and I will always admire and respect the courage that she lived," she Tweeted. "At this painful time, I would like to express my support and most sincere condolences to Whitney's family in learning of her sudden death...I will always remember her to be a deeply humane person and wish her spirit to rest in peace."
VIEW THE PHOTOS: A Look Back: Whitney Houston — Her Life In Pictures
Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Stacy Francis Calls Thursday Run-In With Whitney Houston A 'Misunderstanding'
ormer "X Factor" hopeful Stacy Francis has called her run-in with Whitney Houston on Thursday a "misunderstanding."
"This is a sad time for me. I loved Whitney Houston with all my heart. She was such an amazing musical influence for me," Stacy Tweeted on Sunday night. "I deeply regret the events that led to Thursday's misunderstanding, but I respect and love her more than I can say."
PLAY IT NOW: Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party: Stars React To The Death Of Whitney Houston
According to Radar Online, Whitney became angry when she left the stage at Tru Hollywood on Thursday, after dueting with friend Kelly Price, and saw Ray J talking to Stacy.
"She ran over to them and began screaming, 'This is my man! I'm a cougar!" a source claimed to Radar.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Whitney Houston’s Final Public Appearance — February 9, 2012
Ray J reportedly told Whitney that Stacy was a "longtime family friend" but the superstar singer continued to shout at the reality star.
On Twitter, Stacy shared her condolences to the Houston family.
"Whitney maintained a genuineness in this difficult profession and I will always admire and respect the courage that she lived," she Tweeted. "At this painful time, I would like to express my support and most sincere condolences to Whitney's family in learning of her sudden death...I will always remember her to be a deeply humane person and wish her spirit to rest in peace."
"This is a sad time for me. I loved Whitney Houston with all my heart. She was such an amazing musical influence for me," Stacy Tweeted on Sunday night. "I deeply regret the events that led to Thursday's misunderstanding, but I respect and love her more than I can say."
PLAY IT NOW: Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party: Stars React To The Death Of Whitney Houston
According to Radar Online, Whitney became angry when she left the stage at Tru Hollywood on Thursday, after dueting with friend Kelly Price, and saw Ray J talking to Stacy.
"She ran over to them and began screaming, 'This is my man! I'm a cougar!" a source claimed to Radar.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Whitney Houston’s Final Public Appearance — February 9, 2012
Ray J reportedly told Whitney that Stacy was a "longtime family friend" but the superstar singer continued to shout at the reality star.
On Twitter, Stacy shared her condolences to the Houston family.
"Whitney maintained a genuineness in this difficult profession and I will always admire and respect the courage that she lived," she Tweeted. "At this painful time, I would like to express my support and most sincere condolences to Whitney's family in learning of her sudden death...I will always remember her to be a deeply humane person and wish her spirit to rest in peace."
Stacy Francis Calls Thursday Run-In With Whitney Houston A 'Misunderstanding'
Stacy Francis arrives to the The love of R&B Grammy Party at Tru Hollywood, in Hollywood, on February 9, 2012 -- WireImage
Former "X Factor" hopeful Stacy Francis has called her run in with Whitney Houston on Thursday a "misunderstanding."
"This is a sad time for me. I loved Whitney Houston with all my heart. She was such an amazing musical influence for me," Stacy Tweeted on Sunday night. "I deeply regret the events that led to Thursday's misunderstanding, but I respect and love her more than I can say."
PLAY IT NOW: Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party: Stars React To The Death Of Whitney Houston
According to Radar Online, Whitney became angry when she left the stage at Tru Hollywood on Thursday, after dueting with friend Kelly Price, and saw Ray J talking to Stacy.
"She ran over to them and began screaming, 'This is my man! I'm a cougar!" a source claimed to Radar.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Whitney Houston’s Final Public Appearance — February 9, 2012
Ray J reportedly told Whitney that Stacy was a "longtime family friend" but the superstar singer continued to shout at the reality star.
On Twitter, Stacy shared her condolences to the Houston family.
"Whitney maintained a genuineness in this difficult profession and I will always admire and respect the courage that she lived," she Tweeted. "At this painful time, I would like to express my support and most sincere condolences to Whitney's family in learning of her sudden death...I will always remember her to be a deeply humane person and wish her spirit to rest in peace."
VIEW THE PHOTOS: A Look Back: Whitney Houston — Her Life In Pictures
Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Former "X Factor" hopeful Stacy Francis has called her run in with Whitney Houston on Thursday a "misunderstanding."
"This is a sad time for me. I loved Whitney Houston with all my heart. She was such an amazing musical influence for me," Stacy Tweeted on Sunday night. "I deeply regret the events that led to Thursday's misunderstanding, but I respect and love her more than I can say."
PLAY IT NOW: Clive Davis Pre-Grammy Party: Stars React To The Death Of Whitney Houston
According to Radar Online, Whitney became angry when she left the stage at Tru Hollywood on Thursday, after dueting with friend Kelly Price, and saw Ray J talking to Stacy.
"She ran over to them and began screaming, 'This is my man! I'm a cougar!" a source claimed to Radar.
VIEW THE PHOTOS: Whitney Houston’s Final Public Appearance — February 9, 2012
Ray J reportedly told Whitney that Stacy was a "longtime family friend" but the superstar singer continued to shout at the reality star.
On Twitter, Stacy shared her condolences to the Houston family.
"Whitney maintained a genuineness in this difficult profession and I will always admire and respect the courage that she lived," she Tweeted. "At this painful time, I would like to express my support and most sincere condolences to Whitney's family in learning of her sudden death...I will always remember her to be a deeply humane person and wish her spirit to rest in peace."
VIEW THE PHOTOS: A Look Back: Whitney Houston — Her Life In Pictures
Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
List of Grammy winners in select major categories
OS ANGELES (AP) — Winners in selected major categories at Sunday's 54th Annual Grammy Awards:
Album of the Year: "21," Adele
Record of the Year: "Rolling in the Deep," Adele
Song of the Year: "Rolling in the Deep," Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth
New Artist: Bon Iver
Pop Solo Performance: "Someone Like You," Adele
Pop Performance by a Duo or Group: "Body and Soul," Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse
Pop Vocal Album: "21," Adele
Alternative Album: "Bon Iver," Bon Iver
Rock Song: "Walk," Foo Fighters
Rock Album: "Wasting Light," Foo Fighters
Rock Performance: "Walk," Foo Fighters
Hard Rock/Metal Performance: "White Limo," Foo Fighters
R&B Album: "F.A.M.E.," Chris Brown
R&B Song: "Fool For You," Cee Lo Green, Melanie Hallim & Jack Splash
R&B Performance: "Is This Love," Corrine Bailey Rae
Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: "Fool For You," Cee Lo Green & Melanie Fiona
Rap Album: "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," Kanye West
Rap Performance: "Otis," Jay-Z and Kanye West
Rap Song: "All of the Lights," Jeff Bhasker, Stacy Ferguson, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter & Kanye West
Rap/Sung Collaboration: "All of the Lights," Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie
Dance Recording: "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites," Skrillex
Dance/Electronica Album: "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites," Skrillex
Musical Theater Album: "The Book of Mormon," Robert Lopez, Trey Parker & Matt Stone
World Music Album: "Tassili," Tinariwen
Latin Pop Rock, Rock or Urban Album: "Drama y Luz," Mana
Tropical Latin Album: "Last Mambo," Cachao
Banda or Norteno Album: "Los Tigres Del Norte and Friends," Los Tigres Del Norte
Regional Mexican or Tejano Album: "Bicentenario," Pepe Aguilar
Country Solo Performance: "Mean," Taylor Swift
Country Album: "Own the Night," Lady Antebellum
Country Performance by a Duo or Group: "Barton Hollow," The Civil Wars
Country Song: "Mean," Taylor Swift
Jazz Vocal Album: "The Mosaic Project," Terri Lyne Carrington & various artists
Jazz Instrumental Album: "Forever," Corea, Clark & White
Improvised Jazz Solo: "500 Miles High," Chick Corea
Large Ensemble Jazz Album: "The Good Feeling," Christian McBride Big Band
Blues Album: "Revelator," Tedeschi Trucks Band
Folk Album: "Barton Hollow," The Civil Wars
Pop Instrumental Album: "The Road From Memphis," Booker T. Jones
Bluegrass Album: "Paper Airplane," Alison Krauss & Union Station
Americana Album: "Ramble at the Ryman," Levon Helm
Reggae Album: "Revelation Pt. 1: The Root of Life," Stephen Marley
New Age Album: "What's It All About," Pat Metheny
Children's Album: "All About Bullies... Big and Small," various artists
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Paul Epworth
Remixed Recording, Non-Classical: "Cinema (Skrillex remix)," Sonny Moore
Gospel Song: "Hello Fear," Kirk Franklin
Gospel/Contemporary Christian Performance: "Jesus," L'Andria Johnson
Gospel Album: "Hello Fear," Kirk Franklin
Choral Performance: "Light & Gold," Eric Whitacre
Classical Contemporary Composition: "Elmer Gantry," Robert Aldridge & Herschel Garfein
Producer of the Year, Classical: Judith Sherman
Orchestral Performance: "Brahms: Symphony No. 4," Gustavo Dudamel
Opera Recording: "Adams: Doctor Atomic," Alan Gilbert, conductor
Spoken Word Album: "If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won't)," Betty White
Comedy Album: "Hilarious," Louis C.K.
Compilation Soundtrack Album For Visual Media: "Boardwalk Empire," various artists
Score Soundtrack Album For Visual Media: "The King's Speech," Alexandre Desplat
Song Written For Visual Media: "I See the Light," Alan Menken & Glenn Slater
Historical Album: "Band on the Run (Paul McCartney Archive Collection - Deluxe Edition)," Paul McCartney
Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalists: "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)," Jorge Calandrelli
Album of the Year: "21," Adele
Record of the Year: "Rolling in the Deep," Adele
Song of the Year: "Rolling in the Deep," Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth
New Artist: Bon Iver
Pop Solo Performance: "Someone Like You," Adele
Pop Performance by a Duo or Group: "Body and Soul," Tony Bennett & Amy Winehouse
Pop Vocal Album: "21," Adele
Alternative Album: "Bon Iver," Bon Iver
Rock Song: "Walk," Foo Fighters
Rock Album: "Wasting Light," Foo Fighters
Rock Performance: "Walk," Foo Fighters
Hard Rock/Metal Performance: "White Limo," Foo Fighters
R&B Album: "F.A.M.E.," Chris Brown
R&B Song: "Fool For You," Cee Lo Green, Melanie Hallim & Jack Splash
R&B Performance: "Is This Love," Corrine Bailey Rae
Traditional R&B Vocal Performance: "Fool For You," Cee Lo Green & Melanie Fiona
Rap Album: "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy," Kanye West
Rap Performance: "Otis," Jay-Z and Kanye West
Rap Song: "All of the Lights," Jeff Bhasker, Stacy Ferguson, Malik Jones, Warren Trotter & Kanye West
Rap/Sung Collaboration: "All of the Lights," Kanye West, Rihanna, Kid Cudi & Fergie
Dance Recording: "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites," Skrillex
Dance/Electronica Album: "Scary Monsters and Nice Sprites," Skrillex
Musical Theater Album: "The Book of Mormon," Robert Lopez, Trey Parker & Matt Stone
World Music Album: "Tassili," Tinariwen
Latin Pop Rock, Rock or Urban Album: "Drama y Luz," Mana
Tropical Latin Album: "Last Mambo," Cachao
Banda or Norteno Album: "Los Tigres Del Norte and Friends," Los Tigres Del Norte
Regional Mexican or Tejano Album: "Bicentenario," Pepe Aguilar
Country Solo Performance: "Mean," Taylor Swift
Country Album: "Own the Night," Lady Antebellum
Country Performance by a Duo or Group: "Barton Hollow," The Civil Wars
Country Song: "Mean," Taylor Swift
Jazz Vocal Album: "The Mosaic Project," Terri Lyne Carrington & various artists
Jazz Instrumental Album: "Forever," Corea, Clark & White
Improvised Jazz Solo: "500 Miles High," Chick Corea
Large Ensemble Jazz Album: "The Good Feeling," Christian McBride Big Band
Blues Album: "Revelator," Tedeschi Trucks Band
Folk Album: "Barton Hollow," The Civil Wars
Pop Instrumental Album: "The Road From Memphis," Booker T. Jones
Bluegrass Album: "Paper Airplane," Alison Krauss & Union Station
Americana Album: "Ramble at the Ryman," Levon Helm
Reggae Album: "Revelation Pt. 1: The Root of Life," Stephen Marley
New Age Album: "What's It All About," Pat Metheny
Children's Album: "All About Bullies... Big and Small," various artists
Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Paul Epworth
Remixed Recording, Non-Classical: "Cinema (Skrillex remix)," Sonny Moore
Gospel Song: "Hello Fear," Kirk Franklin
Gospel/Contemporary Christian Performance: "Jesus," L'Andria Johnson
Gospel Album: "Hello Fear," Kirk Franklin
Choral Performance: "Light & Gold," Eric Whitacre
Classical Contemporary Composition: "Elmer Gantry," Robert Aldridge & Herschel Garfein
Producer of the Year, Classical: Judith Sherman
Orchestral Performance: "Brahms: Symphony No. 4," Gustavo Dudamel
Opera Recording: "Adams: Doctor Atomic," Alan Gilbert, conductor
Spoken Word Album: "If You Ask Me (And Of Course You Won't)," Betty White
Comedy Album: "Hilarious," Louis C.K.
Compilation Soundtrack Album For Visual Media: "Boardwalk Empire," various artists
Score Soundtrack Album For Visual Media: "The King's Speech," Alexandre Desplat
Song Written For Visual Media: "I See the Light," Alan Menken & Glenn Slater
Historical Album: "Band on the Run (Paul McCartney Archive Collection - Deluxe Edition)," Paul McCartney
Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalists: "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)," Jorge Calandrelli
2012年2月11日星期六
Woman struck, killed by car is San Jose’s 2nd pedestrian fatality since Friday night
KTVU.com and Wires
SAN JOSE, Calif. —
A 77-year-old woman crossing a street in San Jose Saturday morning was struck and killed by a car, police said. Her death was the city's second pedestrian fatality since Friday night.
The woman had been in the road in the area of Oakland and Rock Avenue when she was struck by a 1999 green Honda Civic at about 6:45 a.m., police said.
She was transported to Regional Medical Center of San Jose, where she was pronounced dead at 8:46 a.m.
About 12 hours earlier, a woman crossing Meridian Avenue was struck and killed by a car, police said.
The crash was reported at about 8:35 p.m. and involved a green late 1990s Acura Legend. The car was driving northbound on Meridian Avenue when it struck the woman, believed to be in her 40s, who was in the road just south of West San Carlos Street, police said.
Fire personnel pronounced the woman dead at 8:43 p.m.
The drivers in both crashes stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Police said there was no indication that either driver was intoxicated but that the pedestrians' sobriety levels were unknown Saturday.
Both fatal crashes were under investigation and mark the city's first and second auto-pedestrian fatalities of 2012. Saturday morning's crash was the fourth traffic-related fatality of the year.
SAN JOSE, Calif. —
A 77-year-old woman crossing a street in San Jose Saturday morning was struck and killed by a car, police said. Her death was the city's second pedestrian fatality since Friday night.
The woman had been in the road in the area of Oakland and Rock Avenue when she was struck by a 1999 green Honda Civic at about 6:45 a.m., police said.
She was transported to Regional Medical Center of San Jose, where she was pronounced dead at 8:46 a.m.
About 12 hours earlier, a woman crossing Meridian Avenue was struck and killed by a car, police said.
The crash was reported at about 8:35 p.m. and involved a green late 1990s Acura Legend. The car was driving northbound on Meridian Avenue when it struck the woman, believed to be in her 40s, who was in the road just south of West San Carlos Street, police said.
Fire personnel pronounced the woman dead at 8:43 p.m.
The drivers in both crashes stayed at the scene and cooperated with investigators. Police said there was no indication that either driver was intoxicated but that the pedestrians' sobriety levels were unknown Saturday.
Both fatal crashes were under investigation and mark the city's first and second auto-pedestrian fatalities of 2012. Saturday morning's crash was the fourth traffic-related fatality of the year.
Meet the Xoloitzcuintli, Plus 5 More Breeds Debuting at Westminster 2012
,000 pristine physical specimens are descending upon Manhattan as we speak, there to primp and preen and strut their stuff for an audience of some of the world's most discerning taste-makers. But we're not talking about Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, though that's happening, too. We're referring of course to the Westminster Kennel Club's 136th Annual Dog Show. Judging begins on the floor of Madison Square Garden on Monday morning, with Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting and Herding categories judged that day, and Sporting, Working and Terrier varieties judged on Tuesday. The coveted Best in Show will then be announced on Tuesday evening. As always, USA Network will carry primetime coverage.
Six new breeds are poised to make their debuts at Westminster 2012, after having received official recognition from the American Kennel Club. Let's get acquainted with the frosh class!
AMERICAN ENGLISH COONHOUND (Hound Group)
Description: A "wide-ranging hunter that possesses tremendous speed and endurance" and has "excellent voice," the American English Coonhound are descendants of English Foxhounds, and were bred to hunt fox by day and raccoons by night. The breed has a tough, protective coat that has a cool, splatter-pattern they call "ticked." The breed is "pleasant, alert, confident and sociable with both humans and dogs."
Ideal Owner: Divorced Martha's Vineyard estate-owner, with kids.
CESKY TERRIER (Terrier Group)
Description: This is not a Schnauzer! It's a Cesky Terrier, a "well-muscled, short legged and well-pigmented" hunting terrier with "natural drop ears and a natural tail." It's "soft, long, silky coat" comes in a variety of gray shades, from Charcoal to Platinum. They are "reserved towards strangers, loyal to their owners, but ever keen and alert during the hunt."
Ideal Owner: Energetic, monied, octogenarian spinster.
ENTLEBUCHER MOUNTAIN DOG (Herding Group)
Description: Bred in Switzerland, the medium-sized Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of the four breeds to come from that alpine country. Breeding has resulted in an "unusually intense bonding between the Entlebucher and his master." The Entlebucher works hard and plays hard, but his guard-dog traits require owners to thoroughly socialize the dog.
Ideal Owner: Oregon-based ostrich farmer.
FINNISH LAPPHUND (Herding Group)
Description: The Finnish Lapphund is a reindeer herding dog from the northern parts of Scandinavia that has existed for hundreds, possibly thousands, of years. Yes. Believe it. They are popular family pets in Finland, "friendly with all people, highly intelligent and eager to learn."
Ideal Owner: Tilda Swinton.
Six new breeds are poised to make their debuts at Westminster 2012, after having received official recognition from the American Kennel Club. Let's get acquainted with the frosh class!
AMERICAN ENGLISH COONHOUND (Hound Group)
Description: A "wide-ranging hunter that possesses tremendous speed and endurance" and has "excellent voice," the American English Coonhound are descendants of English Foxhounds, and were bred to hunt fox by day and raccoons by night. The breed has a tough, protective coat that has a cool, splatter-pattern they call "ticked." The breed is "pleasant, alert, confident and sociable with both humans and dogs."
Ideal Owner: Divorced Martha's Vineyard estate-owner, with kids.
CESKY TERRIER (Terrier Group)
Description: This is not a Schnauzer! It's a Cesky Terrier, a "well-muscled, short legged and well-pigmented" hunting terrier with "natural drop ears and a natural tail." It's "soft, long, silky coat" comes in a variety of gray shades, from Charcoal to Platinum. They are "reserved towards strangers, loyal to their owners, but ever keen and alert during the hunt."
Ideal Owner: Energetic, monied, octogenarian spinster.
ENTLEBUCHER MOUNTAIN DOG (Herding Group)
Description: Bred in Switzerland, the medium-sized Entlebucher Mountain Dog is the smallest of the four breeds to come from that alpine country. Breeding has resulted in an "unusually intense bonding between the Entlebucher and his master." The Entlebucher works hard and plays hard, but his guard-dog traits require owners to thoroughly socialize the dog.
Ideal Owner: Oregon-based ostrich farmer.
FINNISH LAPPHUND (Herding Group)
Description: The Finnish Lapphund is a reindeer herding dog from the northern parts of Scandinavia that has existed for hundreds, possibly thousands, of years. Yes. Believe it. They are popular family pets in Finland, "friendly with all people, highly intelligent and eager to learn."
Ideal Owner: Tilda Swinton.
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