Katy Perry Named MTV's Artist of the Year

 

Take a look at MTV's pick of the top ten artists of 2011. Swiinging in at #1 is "Last Friday Night" singer Katy Perry.

Pop sensation Katy Perry is in the height of her career, and her latest album Teenage Dream has given her a vast amount of success. With the year that she’s had, it’s not so surprising that MTV recognized her for her contribution to music by naming her MTV’s Artist of the Year.

She accepted her award through a video message saying, "Hi everyone at MTV! I just want to say thank you for this amazing award. To be Artist of the Year, a whole 365 days, that's pretty cool."

She adds. "I wasn't really allowed to watch MTV growing up, so this feels really validating. And I've had a fantastic year, a great tour and a great run, and you guys have been so a part of it and such a big reason why. So thank you so much. I really appreciate it."

The top 3 spots go to females this year with hip hopper Nicki Minaj coming in 2^nd place, and Adele landing at #3. The Throne ( Jay-Z and Kanye West) take the #4 spot, while eccentric artist Lady Gaga snags #5. Rihanna takes the spot at #6, while expectant mother-to-be Beyonce, lands at #7. Rappers Lil Wayne and Drake own the spots of #8 and #9 respectively, and teen pop star Justin Bieber caps off the list at #10.
Nicki Minaj commented on her spot at #2, "Thanks MTV!!!!" Minaj. U guys always know a good thing! Ha!!!! The barbz and I are thrilled. :)".

Meanwhile UK singer Adele was acknowledged as having the Song of the Year for “Rolling in the Deep”, which was mega hot this year. Due to recovering from vocal surgery, Adele is not able to speak, however she wrote a written statement to MTV saying, “Wow thank you very much MTV for your support. Happy holidays and see you next year.”

Katy Perry's Pippa Middleton Spoof Still Going Strong

After hosting Saturday Night Live this past weekend, singer Katy Perry’s Pippa Middleton spoof is still going strong.

 Singer Katy Perry hosted Saturday Night Live this past weekend, and as usual the twenty-six year old was as entertaining as ever, with the highlight of the night being her Pippa Middleton skit, as confirmed by Just Jared.

Performing a skit with the help of SNL's Abby Elliot playing Kate Middleton and actor Fred Armisen in the role of Queen Elizabeth,  Perry entered the royal scene as the notorious British socialite Pippa Middleton.  The short revolved around the Queen, upset and on a tirade over Kate, now married and still not pregnant.

That's when Katy Perry makes her way in as a rough and tough Pippa, swooping in to defend her sister from the famous family.  With the lines, “geezers line up to look at my arse,” Perry showed off her assets, a signature feature that Pippa is known for.

Playing the younger Middleton wasn't the only spoof of the night for Perry. She also had a little fun playing ‘Dirty’ singer Christina Aguilera and Florence of Florence and the Machine, singing a dog song. Perry, who also spoofed herself, says that her husband Russell Brand, a British comedian and actor, who has hosted Saturday Night Live before, gave her some advice about headlining the weekend series.

“Of course [my husband has given me advice],” Perry said.  "Every day I'm checking in with him and he's giving me the next move on what I should do, and what's going to go on, or how I should act.”
Watch the Katy Perry Pippa Middleton spoof video below that is still going strong.