Boos as Mobos fall flat with no-shows

[Mrluvaluva]

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Estelle, Mel B and Jamelia arrive at the awards.


The Mobos started out with the best of intentions 13 years ago: to champion music of black origin. But somewhere along the way the concept began to derail, and this year finds it in its stickiest spot yet.

A disappointing lack of support from the award-winning artists themselves put the crowds in a sullen mood from the off.

Leona Lewis's video message was all but drowned out by a chorus of boos when she failed to collect her two awards (for best album and best video); while no-show Dizzee Rascal didn't help matters by not even bothering to record a thank you.

Further absentees included Chris Brown and Lil' Wayne who both received a similarly negative response – fair enough when you consider Destiny's Child, P-Diddy and Rihanna have all managed to grace the event in the past.

The performers that did turn up provided a mixed bag of entertainment. Sugababes were typically polished in their rendition of Girls, jiggling along with feminine charm; while Flo Rida briefly got the audience on their feet with a surprisingly successful live take on Low. John Legend was as dull as expected, playing to the cameras over the audience.

His partner in crime, Estelle, joined him for a damp duet after offering her own, rather wobbly, medley.

Artists aside, the Mobos themselves appeared in need of a firm hand, its baffling array of categories and nominations continuing to raise questions.

It appears needlessly divisive at a ceremony that's intended to champion black music; meantime the award for best international act contradicted itself by being uniformly dominated by American nominees.

Elsewhere a lack of consistency jarred: best radio DJ sported no less than 10 nominees while best UK male couldn't find room for truly innovative music makers such as Roots Manuva among its measly selection of four artists.

Misguided nominations and lacklustre entertainment wasn't enough to disillusion the most ardent fan, hosts Mel B and Rev Run topped things off by using the opportunity to shamelessly plug their personal ventures – anyone for a Scary Spice exercise DVD?

The night did end on a high, however, former Supreme Mary Wilson stealing the show with a sparkling medley that included You Can't Hurry Love – it's just a shame that, by this point, most of the auditorium was empty, glum punters having walked out long before the finale.


Original article here (http://www.metro.co.uk/metrolife/music/article.html?Boos_as_Mobos_fall_flat_with_no-shows&in_article_id=359817&in_page_id=25)

[~Kizwiz~]

I'm sorry but receiving a MOBO is a major thing and I am not surprised by the boo's that Leona got.

[xDramatick]

Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~
I'm sorry but receiving a MOBO is a major thing and I am not surprised by the boo's that Leona got.

I agree with you.
Personally, I hate it when an artist doesn't turn up to an awards ceremony [especially if they're nominated/win] as I think it looks bad on them. I get the impression they don't care, or aren't bothered and as the MOBOs are huge, I'd expect a huge star like Leona to turn up. I understand artists/bands can be busy, but even if I like them, I still think it's bad if they don't turn up.

[Mrluvaluva]

Dizzee Rascal didn't even record an acceptance speech. :conf:

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
Dizzee Rascal didn't even record an acceptance speech. :conf:

Whaaaaaaaaaaaa???? Your kidding!!!! Shocking!

Anyone who snubs awards like that doesnt deserve to get them!

[Lauren]

Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~
Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
Dizzee Rascal didn't even record an acceptance speech. :conf:

Whaaaaaaaaaaaa???? Your kidding!!!! Shocking!

Anyone who snubs awards like that doesnt deserve to get them!

I agree.

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Sam

If you're as big as Leona, then it's hard to turn up for every event. Besides, after her Brits snub, I don't blame her.

Its a major British award!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shame on her I say!

[XxShortyxX]

I find that rude, not the fact Leona didn't turn up but the fact the audience booed her, for all they know Leona could have drop down dead, or one of her family memebers could of died. I don't think she wouldn't be bothered to show up, more like something big happend, or she couldn't get there pr something.

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by XxShortyxX

I find that rude, not the fact Leona didn't turn up but the fact the audience booed her, for all they know Leona could have drop down dead, or one of her family memebers could of died. I don't think she wouldn't be bothered to show up, more like something big happend, or she couldn't get there pr something.

I don't know why she couldn't get there but she recorded an acceptance speech so she knew beforehand she wasn't going. What annoys me are the likes of Dizzee Rascal who cannot even be bothered recording one.

I think the audience were generally getting peed off because there were so many no shows by winners. Really the organisers should have done more to make sure that most of the acts turned up in some form or other.

The awards are announced well in advance so artists have time to plan and prepare.

[XxShortyxX]

Yeah at least she recorded a message to thank people.

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
What annoys me are the likes of Dizzee Rascal who cannot even be bothered recording one.



I find that disgusting. He should never receive a MOBO ever again!

[Callum]

Well Leona has such a busy schedule now, I'm not suprised she couldn't turn up. At least she recorded a video message unlike Dizzee Rascal. I don't know why she got booed, when other singers aren't able to collect their awards on any other awards ceremony they don't get booed.

[~Kizwiz~]

Just how many no shows were there?

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~

Just how many no shows were there?

I'm not sure but Leona wasn't there (2 awards), Dizzee was absent and so were Chris Brown (2 awards) and Lil' Wayne.

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~

Just how many no shows were there?

I'm not sure but Leona wasn't there (2 awards), Dizzee was absent and so were Chris Brown and Lil' Wayne.

Thats a lot of one award ceremony and if they all were announced around the same time no wonder the crowd booed

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by ~Kizwiz~

Thats a lot of one award ceremony and if they all were announced around the same time no wonder the crowd booed

Well it's 6 out of 17 awards so it's just over a 35% no show which is a lot I agree.

[Locke.]

It was pretty ridiculous. Dizzee Rascal would have been over the moon to receive a Mobo this time last year, but now that he has had a #1 he thinks he can just not show up. Same for the rest of them really too.

[~Kizwiz~]

Originally posted by David_Purdy
It was pretty ridiculous. Dizzee Rascal would have been over the moon to receive a Mobo this time last year, but now that he has had a #1 he thinks he can just not show up. Same for the rest of them really too.

100% agree! One slice of the pie and its goodbye :laugh:

[M X]

Well Leona has such a busy schedule now, I'm not suprised she couldn't turn up. At least she recorded a video message unlike Dizzee Rascal. I don't know why she got booed, when other singers aren't able to collect their awards on any other awards ceremony they don't get booed.

[Mrluvaluva]

I'm not having a go at Leona but if everyone used that excuse and nobody turned up it would be a sham.

[Wildcat!]

I agree. Leona and especially all the british nominees, shouldve made an extra effort to clear out their calendars. Its not like she has a scheduled concert or something!

[MarkWaldorf]

Originally posted by Mrluvaluva
I'm not having a go at Leona but if everyone used that excuse and nobody turned up it would be a sham.

She's busy, why can't you understand that? She's in demand worldwide - she won't be able to show at every award show. You're making out like she HAS to be there otherwise she can't have any respect. She doesn't have to be anywhere uf she's busy. She recorded a video which proves she appreciates the awards she won.

[Matt08]

I think she should have gone, especially as it is such a big event. It wasn't right for the crowd to boo her though.

[Locke.]

TBH though if it was down to me and the act who won the award wasn't there i'd give it to the runner up (if they where there).

[Mrluvaluva]

Originally posted by Markus

She's busy, why can't you understand that? She's in demand worldwide - she won't be able to show at every award show. You're making out like she HAS to be there otherwise she can't have any respect. She doesn't have to be anywhere uf she's busy. She recorded a video which proves she appreciates the awards she won.

Didn't I just say Markus that I am not having a go personally at Leona, yet you seem to have to come in and personally defend her? These are important awards. As I said, if everyone said they were busy then what would be the point? Viewers tune in to see their favourite artists being there. Read back on my posts and see I actually said at least she recorded an acceptance speech. I have said it is people like Dizzee Rascal who especially annoy me.

I have read many times of artists flying in from other countries just to be at an awards ceremony. Some of them do make the effort.

"You're making out like she HAS to be there otherwise she can't have any respect."

Oh come on. I never said that at all.

[xDramatick]

Originally posted by David_Purdy
TBH though if it was down to me and the act who won the award wasn't there i'd give it to the runner up (if they where there).

I like that idea!

Originally posted by Sam
Besides, after her Brits snub, I don't blame her.

Well at least Kate Nash bothered to turn up to accept the award :whistle:
haha. i joke. -couldn't resist-.

[KKBL]

Leona probably should of been there but she couldnt as she was performing at a concert with Ne.Yo & Fabulous in New York.