Bret Michaels has filed a lawsuit against Tony Award Productions and CBS for his stage accident at the 2009 awards, where the he hit his head against a stage prop that descended from the ceiling.
Bret blamed producers for not instructing him on how to safely exit the stage after his performance was over.
In the suit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Michaels claimed he had to be hospitalized for a broken nose and a cut lip.
Six months after the awards, the singer nearly died from a subarachnoid brain hemorrhage and the rocker insists it was no coincidence.
"One of the most common causes of this type of hemorrhage is head trauma exactly like the one Michaels suffered at the hands of the Tony Awards," he said.
Michaels said producers have "failed and refused" to remedy the situation and even blamed him for the accident at the Tony Awards, claiming he "missed his mark."
Michaels is suing for unspecified damages.
This season’s Celebrity Apprentice cast includes John Rich, Gary Busey, Jose Canseco, Lil Jon, David Cassidy, Mark McGrath, Richard Hatch, Meat Loaf, Hope Dworaczyk, La Toya Jackson, Star Jones, NeNe Leakes, Marlee Matlin, Lisa Rinna, Niki Taylor and Dionne Warwick.
Such contrasting personalities attempting to work together, as well as compete as teams, brings inevitable ego clashes, discord and sometimes surprising alliances as the celebrities try to raise money for their favorite charities, resulting in a combination that makes for an interesting show.
Last season’s Celebrity Apprentice champion Bret Michaels won $390,000 for his charity, the American Diabetes Association.
Alan Jackson will perform and receive the first Greatest Hits Award during the AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Monday, Dec. 6 (8:00-10:00 PM ET live/PT tape-delayed) on FOX.
The Greatest Hits Award is bestowed upon a country music artist whose chart-topping career has generated a vast catalog of number one hits that a greatest hits compilation is not only a necessary tribute to their fans but also recognition for their many contributions to the genre of country music.
"Alan Jackson is the consummate hit maker whose countless number of chart-topping songs can be heard every day on radio stations across the country," said Bob Bain, Executive Producer. "Jackson has written and performed many of country music’s most recognizable songs and it only seemed fitting that he receive the inaugural award."
Over the past 20 years, Alan Jackson has become one of the most successful and respected singer/songwriter in music. A 16-time award winner at both the CMA and ACM Awards, Jackson is also a GRAMMY-honored songwriter, with career sales of more than 50 million albums. His current album "34 Number Ones," is a career-spanning, double-disc collection featuring all of Jackson’s #1 hits to date, including the recent chart-topping smash, "As She’s Walking Away," by Zac Brown Band featuring Alan Jackson. "34 Number Ones" also contains Jackson’s newest single, "Ring of Fire," a fresh take on a Johnny Cash classic.
Hosted by Trace Adkins, AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS is the only country music awards show that gives fans the opportunity to vote for their favorite artists not only in traditional categories but also in previously unrecognized areas of the business such as touring, encompassing the entire spectrum of country music and bestowing honors that no other awards show has. The star-studded event will also feature previously announced performers Trace Adkins, Easton Corbin, Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Reba, Blake Shelton, Steel Magnolia, Josh Turner and Uncle Kracker, as well as participants Laura Bell Bundy, Rodney Carrington, Jewel, Lady Antebellum, Bret Michaels, Ty Murray, Jeff Dunham, Michael Waltrip and Elliott Sadler.
The American Country Awards will kick off with some star power with Toby Keith, Rascal Flatts, Reba McIntire, Blake Shelton and Josh Turner performing on the first show.
Lady Antebellum, Laura Bell Bundy, Rodney Carrington, Jewel and Bret Michaels will make appearances.
The fan-voted show will be held 6 Dec. 2010 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas and televised on Fox.
Fans can still vote for artist of the year through 4 Dec. 2010 on the show's website. The nominees are Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, the Zac Brown Band and more.
Bret Michaels' Rock Your World Super Cruise is being held on the Carnival Destiny, a member of Carnival Cruise Line's modern cruise ship fleet. Longer than three football fields combined, this massive Fun Ship is truly a destination in itself, with amenities and activities for the entire family. Incredible features include four spacious swimming pools, a water slide, world-class dining options, several themed bars and lounges, specially restaurants, night clubs, live entertainment, as well as the Spa Carnival and Fitness Center, for the ultimate in total body rejuvenation and relaxation.
The cruise booking website is now live and available to individuals who obtained a special Bret Michaels Rock Your World Super Cruise pre-sale password. Additional cruise booking will become available to the general public in about five days. Space will be limited!
