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By Brittany Carson on February 11, 2013
Grammy time is always exciting! Snakkle unveils some amazing before they were stars photos of the 2013 winners as well as the nominees who did not get a statue this year. Some talented singers like Kanye West and Taylor Swift (yes, they’ll be on the same stage again) and songwriters alike were up for a bushel and a barrel of nominations. Click through this gallery to find out more and see their pre-fame photos!
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By Brittany Carson on November 12, 2012
It’s time for the American Music Awards and the nominees and performers are heating up the competition with record sales and chart-topping hits. Snakkle unearthed some choice before they were stars photos of some of the current and past nominees, can you figure out who is who?
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By Tara Bennett on October 29, 2012
Who says you can’t be brilliant and beautiful in Hollywood? Okay, most people assume that anyone who’s got a successful acting or singing career must not have been very studious during their formative years. Why? Who knows, but Snakkle’s here to set the record straight about some high-profile celebs who were fantastic students back in the day, and remain brainy to this day:
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By Tara Bennett on September 6, 2012
MTV brings the summer of 2012 to a close with the live 29th annual MTV Video Music Awards on September 6 at 8/7c pm. As usual, the nominee list is a who’s who of the music industry elite with Rihanna and Drake at the front of the pack each with five “Moonman” nods. Always a wild TV party, the VMA ceremony also actually celebrates music (which was the cornerstone of the cable channel back in the day), so expect performances by Rhianna, One Direction, Pink, Green Day and a whole lot more.
With the stars ready to belt out their songs and tear up the Staples Center in Los Angeles, Snakkle was curious about how well you know this year’s crop of nominees? We’ve assembled a visual photo feast featuring some of the biggest noms before they became global music sensations. Can you name them correctly?
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By Nina Hämmerling Smith on September 5, 2012
It’s nice to know that some of the biggest stars—musicians, politicians, comedians—were just as geeky and awkward in high school as we were. What—you don’t believe us? Before they went on to fame and fortune, these celebrities wore dorky uniforms and made music with their classmates. Who played the clarinet, the drums, the saxophone? Read on to find out…
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By Brittany Carson on August 13, 2012
Someone once said you can’t buy love… but you can buy someone a private island! In this hot photo gallery, Snakkle rounds up a list of celebrity musicians who own property on or own an entire private island. Whether it’s for R&R or play, these singers sure know how to get out of the limelight.
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By Erin Fox on May 18, 2012
The 2015 Billboard Music Awards, hosted by Ludacris (again!) honors the best and brightest artists that grace the top of the Billboard charts throughout the year. Superstars like Taylor Swift and Jennifer Lopez and the Kardashian-Jenners were there, and Snakkle wanted to see what these musicians and past nominees looked like before they were strutting their stuff onstage and inspiring millions with their hit tunes.
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By Elizabeth Perkins on January 4, 2012
2011 was a great year for music, with new and old favorites leading the charge to the top of the Billboard charts. From fresh-faced ingénues to comeback kids and dance-floor superstars, the hits just kept coming. Take a look back and see if you can name Billboard’s top artists of the year before they were stars.
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By Lisa Angelo on November 27, 2011
Who will be nominated? Who will perform? What will Beyoncé wear? All good questions, but at Snakkle we’d rather ask, “What did these music superstars look like before they were famous?” You’re about to find out.
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