Wednesday, December 11, 2013
Pink definitely knows how to
leave a crowd speechless!
The 34-year-old performer did
just that on Tuesday at the 2013 Billboard Women in Music Awards in New York
City when she was honored as Billboard Magazine's Woman of the Year and
delivered a heartfelt acceptance speech peppered with wisecracks about her
fellow pop stars. "What do you say when
someone says, 'Hey, you're woman of the year'? If you are me, you think of all
the other women out there who deserve it more. Hilary Clinton, Angelina Jolie …
Miley Cyrus if you're high as s--t and really into tongues," she joked,
before adding that she was humbled and grateful for the honor. It's been a
great 2013 for the platinum-haired babe, who scored two Grammy nominations
(Song of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance) for her chart-topper,
"Just Give Me a Reason," with Fun! frontman Nate Ruess.
The songbird, who was accompanied
by her husband Carey Hart at the gala, also noted that she hopes her legacy
will be about more than just her music. "I wish to be remembered for my
humor and my passion, but most of all my ability to go from angel to asshole in
3.5 seconds," she said to the crowd before revealing her biggest
inspirations this year. "My husband Carey, whom I love with my whole
being. I know it may come as a shock to some of you, but being married to me
cannot be an easy task. We created this beautiful baby girl, who has been my
greatest teacher." Aw!
Pink also gave a shout out to her
fellow Billboard Award winner Janelle Monáe, who snapped up the Rising Star
award from the music magazine. Monáe's own acceptance speech was powerful and
moving, much like her latest album "The Electric Lady." "I am
just so humbled and honored to be recognized at such an early stage in my
career," she said before acknowledging her mother and grandmother, whom
she revealed both worked hard as single parents to give her the opportunity to
succeed.
"[My mother] proudly wore a
uniform every day as she served the community and the school district for many
years as a custodian. [My mother and grandmother] both wore uniforms, and
that's why I wear my black and white, my uniform this afternoon, to honor
them." The soiree, hosted by Soledad O'Brien and sponsored by Target, was
filled with star power and several musicians were on tap to celebrate the
honorees. Tegan and Sara performed two songs in Pink's honor, "Just Like A
Pill" and their own special version of "I Was a Fool," while
Scottish band Chvrches paid homage to Monáe with a version of
"Tightrope" and their own song, "The Mother We Share."
Christina Perri, who recently
announced she'll be releasing her second album, also performed her new song,
"Human." The day was perfectly timed as a precursor for Pink's Grammy
run, but even if she doesn't take home Grammy gold on January 26, she's already
a winner: "Billboard f--cking magazine made me woman of the year! I
win."
Source Via:- Yahoo
