Taylor Swift dominates Billboard music awards

Pop star Taylor Swift has swept the board at the Billboard music awards, winning eight of the 14 categories in which she was nominated. 

Among her prizes were best female artist, best streaming song for Shake It Off and the ceremony's top honour, artist of the year.

British star Sam Smith won best new artist - and accepted his trophy using flash cards after having vocal surgery.

But Kanye West was booed as he closed the show with a medley of hits.

Audience members jeered as the rapper's sisters-in-law, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, introduced his set; and the booing continued during his performance. Surrounded by pyrotechnics and largely in the shadows, West's delivery on All Day and Black Skinhead was angry and intense. And while some disapproved, other fans could be seen pumping their fists to the tracks.

TV audiences were also left mystified as the first minute of his set was censored by broadcasters ABC - reminiscent of West's performance at the Brit Awards earlier this year.

Other artists were more favourably received, with Britney Spears and Iggy Azalea receiving a standing ovation for the first performance of their new song, Pretty Girls.


And Scottish rockers Simple Minds took to the stage to perform Don't You Forget About Me, marking the 30th anniversary of teen movie The Breakfast Club, which featured the song in its closing moments.

One Direction came away with two trophies, for best group and best touring artist, dedicating the latter to "our brother Zayn" Malik, who left the band in March.


Swift opened the show with the premiere of her star-studded new video, Bad Blood - which features the likes of Ellie Goulding, Selena Gomez, Jessica Alba and Cindy Crawford.

The singer, who has successfully transitioned from country artist to pop star, accepted the prize for best album by thanking the fans who "embraced change".

"I love you so much, more than I will be able to say to you," she added.

Smith, who is recovering from throat surgery, sent his acceptance message in a special video.

He held up a series of cards, reading: "Thank you Billboard for this incredible honour. Secondly, thank you to my amazing fans. It's times like this that I realise how lucky I am to have you in my life.

"I can't wait to get this surgery out of the way so I can sing my ass off for you again." Australian rapper Iggy Azalea won top rap song for Fancy, her collaboration with Britain's Charli XCX, while John Legend won Top radio song for All Of Me.

Meghan Trainor's All About That Bass was named top digital song and top Hot 100 song, recognising its US chart performance.

Coldplay won best rock album for Ghost Stories, while Irish singer Hozier picked up best rock song for Take Me To Church.

In tribute to the late singer Ben E King, rock band Imagine Dragons performed Stand By Me to an audience that included the late singer's daughters and granddaughters.

And presenter Ludacris also gave a touching tribute to blues star BB King, who died on Friday.


Full list of winners

-Top artist: Taylor Swift
-Top new artist: Sam Smith
-Top male artist: Sam Smith
-Top female artist: Taylor Swift 
-Top duo/group: One Direction
-Top Billboard 200 artist: Taylor Swift
-Top Hot 100 artist: Taylor Swift 
-Top digital songs artist: Taylor Swift
-Top radio songs artist: Sam Smith
-Top touring artist: One Direction
-Top social artist: Justin Bieber
-Top streaming artist: Iggy Azalea
-Top R&B artist: Pharrell Williams
-Top rap artist: Iggy Azalea
-Top country artist: Florida Georgia Line
-Top rock artist: Hozier
-Top Latin artist: Romeo Santos
-Top dance/electronic artist: Calvin Harris
-Top Christian artist: Hillsong
-Top Billboard 200 album: Taylor Swift, 1989
-Top soundtrack: Frozen
-Top R&B album: Pharrell, GIRL
-Top rap album: J Cole, 2014 Forest Hill Drive
-Top country album: Jason Aldean, Old Boots, New Dirt
-Top rock album: Coldplay, Ghost Stories
-Top Latin Album: Enrique Iglesias, Sex and Love
-Top dance/electronic album: Lindsey Stirling, Shatter Me
-Top Christian album: Lecrae, Anomaly
-Top Hot 100 song: Meghan Trainor, All About That Bass
-Top digital song: Meghan Trainor, All About That Bass
-Top radio song: John Legend, All Of Me
-Top streaming song (audio): John Legend, All Of Me
-Top streaming song (video): Taylor Swift, Shake It Off 
-Top R&B song: Pharrell, Happy
-Top rap song: Iggy Azalea Feat. Charli XCX, Fancy
-Top country song: Jason Aldean, Burnin' It Down
-Top rock song: Hozier, Take Me To Church
-Top Latin song: Enrique Iglesias Featuring Descemer, Bailando
-Top dance/electronic song: DJ Snake & Lil Jon, Turn Down For What
-Top Christian song: Carrie Underwood, Something In The Water
-Billboard chart achievement award: Taylor Swift

WAR HORSE

Hi, I'm Xènia and this is my oral presentation about a review of a book or film.

I'd like to recommend a film which I've watched recently, called ''War Horse''. The director of the film is Steven Spielberg. The film is a drama and the setting is the UK during the First World War.

The main character is one boy and one horse. War horse tells the story of friendship among the young Albert and a horse named Joey, spreading his ways because of the First World War, when Albert's father sells Joey to the cavalry of the British Army to fight in the front.

The things I liked most about the film were the characters and the theme of friendship. Some of scenes are memorable because they're really strong.

All in all, I really liked the film, and it has got a happy ending. It's only a film, but it's got a strong message.

Presentation:

TAYLOR SWIFT

Hi I'm Xènia and this is my oral presentation about Taylor Swift.

Her complete name is Taylor Alison Swift. She was born in Wyomissing, United States in 1989, now he is 26 years old. Taylor Swift is a composer, actress and singer music country and pop.  She started his career doing a song country “Tim McGraw”.

 Taylor Swift has had a some relationships with Joe Jonas, Taylor Lautner, John Mayer, Jake Gyllenhaal and Harry Styles. But now is single.

 She has made 9 CDs. His first CD called Taylor Swift. A films she has made are: “Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience”...

Presentation:

A REVIEW OF A BOOK OR FILM: WAR HORSE

I'd like to recommend a film which I've watched recently, called ''War Horse''. The director of the film is Steven Spielberg.

The film is a drama and the setting is the UK during the First World War. The main character is one boy and one horse. War horse tells the story of friendship among the young Albert and a horse named Joey, spreading his ways because of the First World War, when Albert's father sells Joey to the cavalry of the British Army to fight in the front.

The things I liked most about the film were the characters and the theme of friendship. Some of scenes are memorable because they're really strong.

All in all, I really liked the film, and it has got a happy ending. It's only a film, but it's got a strong message.

A FORMAL LETTER

Dear Sir or Madam,
I represent an organization called ''Stand up for the Nature''. I am writing to you because we are concerned about plans to build a motorway in the park area.

In our opinion, the motorway can create many problems. The first problem is that it is not safe, so if there is one near our town, the residents might be in danger, because there could be some accident. The second problem is that is would provoke more pollution. Also, the noise of the cars would also be annoying for the residents of the town. The last problem is that a motorway in that area would affect the tourism for the town. In this area it is better to have a park for different reasons: it is pretier, it is a place where the children and the tourists can play and spend time, it does not generate pollution, it is more economic and finally, the most important thing is that we cannot destroy more natural spaces, because in the end, in the towns there will be no tree or park.

We have therefore decided to take action, and we are going to organize a protest. For this reason, we are sending you a poster and we hope that you will suport us and help to publicize this event.

Yours faithfully,

Xènia Tubert
Group Coordinator
Stand up for the Nature

A MESSAGE

To: ruth.gr@me-mail.com
Subject: A good month!

Hi my little princess,

Thanks for tour message. I'm looking forward to you visit to Banyoles. I'll come to the airport with my mother to collect you on Friday. What time does your fight arrive?

I think you'll like Banyoles. We live near the lake, which is the first largest natural lake in Catalonia and it is very beautiful. When you're here there are lots of things we can do. We can go to the Plaça Major or la Draga. If you like sport, we can go to the CNB (Club Natció Banyoles) and you can tests the canoa, swimming... And of course, you'll meet my friends and we ho to swim in the lake.

No need to wear a jacket. The weather here, in summer is usually hot.

See you on Friday

Xènia Tubert :)

Divergent Series: Insurgent

She's divergent!

This month, you can see Shailene Woodley in the second Divergent film, Insurgent. Shailene's natural lifestyle is very different to Hollywood glamour!

Official Trailer:

                    


Shailene Woodley



Name:
Shailene Diann Woodley

Date of birth:
15 November 1991

Star sign:
Scorpion

Place of birth:
California, USA