It was a rainy morning in New York City, I sat at a humble cramped coffee shop near small corner, my schedule was half empty and I was still thinking it’s my most important work week; In fact, it indeed was my most important work week. I was going to interview Miley Cyrus at that same tiny place the day after, I made my arrangements with the coffee shop owner, reserved the property for the whole two-hour and hoped it would earn the singer’s approval. Fast forward a day after, and I was at the same place, waiting for Miley Cyrus to arrive. I was shaky and nervous about how I should act; should I act professional? should I act friendly? will I agitate her if I joked with her? Many people have that fun image during the cameras like Miley, but I was afraid that she would be the opposite off the camera. Nevertheless, it was time for her arrival, the clock ticks at three o’clock and fifty six minutes, and she’s here, four minutes early. I move myself outside the coffee shop to guide her in, my eyes hit her silhouette, it was broad daylight, completely opposite of yesterday, I thought to myself that it was a sign that the interview would go well. I see Miley, wrapped up in a yellow fur-trimmed jacket over an all-black outfit and gold detail lace-up boots, while wearing a bubble hat on her head, looking extremely cozy getting out of the car the got her here, I said to her, “Happy new year!,” and she replied while grinning , “Happy new year to you too, dear.” I accompany her in the coffee shop while asking her, “Anything to drink?” and she politely asks for water. I led her to our table next to a giant window that blinded us with sunlight, pulled the window sheets down and it was a go.

The first thing I ask her is what her new year resolution since we just entered two thousand and fifteen, and she says “I actually never get those done so I quit with the tradition, I’m not a very well organized person so I could never accomplished them, so I stopped making promises, I also think that I don’t need self-improvement; I tell myself that I learn about myself each day so there’s no room for fixing something that doesn’t exist, if that makes sense.
What a detailed answer, I thought. It surprised me how into the interview she was, the question seeks a four-word answer, but she gave more than that.
She takes off her bubble hat, puts the bubble hat into her purse, reveals her strikingly beautiful colored blonde hair. “What pushed you to to release Dancing Under The Influence as the starter for this album?” I ask her, “There are couple of factors that led me to choose the song as the lead single, starting with the song itself. It’s a really catchy song, you can enjoy it easily and quickly, the beat is addictive and it’s so captivating, it pulls you in and makes you really love it. The state of my mind also had an input in choosing the song as the first single, it completely covered and interpreted my thoughts in such a captivating way like I said. During that time, I was so deeply in love with music, the concept, and so I was thinking about how addictive you get when you listen to music, sort of like a drug, and that’s when everything clicked. The song title itself is a reference of addiction, as in driving under the influence, so it was undeniably one of the options to start the project. The other factor is how it is a great starter and introduction to this chapter of my life and my artistic vision, so it definitely will be an introduction of the album,” she answers.
“Did you predict the success the song has received?” I asked the singer, “I definitely knew it was going to be something interesting for the listeners, and I imagined it being as big as it is now, but you’re never really sure how it’s going to perform especially during this time where a lot of songs of different genres are being recognized and loved,” she said. “How does the recording process go for a song like the single?” I asked, “It is really unfortunate that people who love music can’t experience the process of making the songs, there’s so much that goes on that a lot of people don’t know about. The amazing details that are in the songs are rarely noticeable, there are a lot of melodies that are kind of hidden inside the songs that not a lot of people get to listen to unless they had the urge to find out everything and studied the material. The production of the song it self holds so many great secrets, let alone the process in the recording studio. Every studio session is magical in my opinion, it’s just magical.” she answered.
“How can we expect from the album?” I asked her, “I think it’s best if you don’t expect [laughs], it is going to be different and experimental. The production is certainly special and will stand out. The lyrics speak about everything I went through the past few years, and I think the music is the combination of both of the great elements I just mentioned. It’s my journey to understanding music fully and completely, it’s a chapter of my life, it’s piece of my heart. I personally feel it’s good, it’s making me confident about it so I think it will earn most people’s approval,” she said. “Are there any collaborations on the album?” I said, “I really can’t say anything about that, but you’re going to see,” she answered.

Miley Cyrus performed the single and premiered the video in Dubai, the luxurious city of the United Arab Emirates, during it’s New Years Eve 2015 celebration, using the world’s most advanced technology. The country broke the world record for the largest LED-illuminated facade, which was used as a display screen for the music video. “You did a spectacular show at Dubai, what was it like performing in a such different culture?” I asked her, “Performing in Dubai is definitely one of my life’s highlights, I can’t believe I got to do that, in such an important time too. When I got up on the stage, I said to my self, ‘You’re doing this Miley, so kill it.’ and it was the first time I talked to myself like that, it was the first time I encouraged myself and pushed myself at such scary moments. After I said that to myself, all the stress disappeared as if I was sitting at home alone, all the weight on my shoulders simply dropped off. That what made it such an important moment to me other than performing in such a big event. The audience was so happy during the show, which is unexpected due to my past controversies. I made sure the video wasn’t as explicit as my others so I won’t upset the country and made sure I showed full respect for their culture. I am definitely performing there again, hopefully in Abu Dhabi for my new tour.” she answered, “It’s really insane because I was sleeping two hours before the performance because of the long flight, and it’s the first time I perform so early to my bed time. It happened so quick.”
Cyrus also released her first fragrance ever, ‘Lique,’ the past week. The scent perfectly matches it’s endorser, as it was described as: Powerful, sexy, audacious, and memorable. “Why did you decide on releasing a fragrance?” I asked her, “I’m obsessed over perfumes and fragrances, I have so many of them and I love buying new ones so when I got offered to release my own perfume I couldn’t resist. I was surprisingly heavily involved with the whole thing, and I made sure it represented my image so I won’t disappoint the fans,” she said. The commercial is said to be revolving around by Venus Extravaganza, an trans-woman american performer who rose to national attention after being featured in the documentary film ‘Paris Is Burning.’ “Why Venus Extravaganza?” I ask Miley, “It’s the connection I felt when I saw the documentary that made me so inspired by her and so hypnotized by her. She has so much potential but she couldn’t live the life she wanted. I also think she really represents the perfume’s scent, she’s fierce,” she answered.

“What can you tell us about the new tour?” I ask her, “The show will be completely different from the Bangerz tour. The Bangerz tour was just a blast each day, I was mostly having fun. I think this time I’m going to be more serious and focus on satisfying the audience rather than enjoying myself. I’m going to work harder to present a more complex show with more diversity to it and more spectacular things. The goal is to make the most enjoyable show for the viewer, but we’re only at the very early stages of doing the show so I don’t have any details to share with you on what I can tell you about the tour but what I can say is that we’re aiming to please the audience,” she confidently replies. “Are we going to see some of the madness you’re known of?” I said, “Oh, definitely. There’s still some crazy in me that needs to be showed, but you’re going to see a more unexpected vulnerable side of me different from the side I showed you with Wrecking Ball, which I consider to have some strength to it,” she said, “Because the way I see it, a wrecking ball had strength to it, it was powerful, but now it is shattered and wrecked, and you’re going to see the continuation of that.” “So are we going to see another Wrecking Ball in the album?” I said, “Not exactly, it’s a continuation of the story and what happens after. It’s not a Wrecking Ball two point o, so no,” she said. “What about other side projects, do you have anything interesting coming?” I asked, “I have a very busy schedule and it’s a complicated one so I’m not trying to know what’s happening or what’s going to happen really, I want to be surprised so I can be myself most of the time, you know because if you prepared yourself for something you sometime can change your nature to try to fit into the situation, I’m avoiding that. So, aside from the album projects, I know as much as you do,” she said. “Did stardom change you?” I ask her, “I honestly don’t know, it’s all I’ve ever known. Ever since I was young I was on the spotlight so I was never really changed, I grew up with this lifestyle. It actually makes me wonder what I would be if I wasn’t famous,” she said.

“Some people might wonder, how do you cope with such attention and such straightforward hate from some people?” I asked, “It used to effect me at first, I would cry because I had that when I very young, but now I simply don’t care about anything negative that is said about me. It’s one of the pros of being in this industry for so long, I dare myself to do things I never thought I would do, and I never pay attention to anything negative. If anything, they push me to do more so I can have power to myself, if that makes sense,” she said. “When was the last time you had a breakdown about that stuff?” I asked, “I never did, actually. I may have cried a little when I was younger, but it was never something as serious as a break down. I’m very understanding,” she answered. “And what about your love life?” I ask, “I’m happily in love with someone so special,” she said as she blushed. “Congrats,” I say to her.
And so it was the end of the interview, I thanked Miley for her patience and gave her a small gift wrapped in a pink wrapper, we shook hands and I guided her to the exit, she thanked me and then left. I took a large breath and sighed, the interview went very well and very fast. My impression of her? Completely down to earth and very polite, it was like talking to a friend, it wasn’t strictly business and it wasn’t all jokes and fun, it was simply great; made me love her more.

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FKA twigs released her album Against the Front last week as well as her single Feeling of Acrimony. Today, the alternative queen has stopped by KIIS FM to talk about the release of the album, making the single, and more.

Q: FKA twigs in the building! What's up?
A: Nothing much. Justing enjoying the new year
Q: Well let's get right down to business. What was it like to drop an album by surprise like that? That's crazy. No one's done it since Beyoncé.
A: It was insane. You're right, no one has pulled it off since Bey did it. It was such a huge standard to live up to and I will never do it but it's nice to be compared. It was great to release the album and finally be able to put out the music I've been wanting to put out. I don't regret a thing, honestly.
Q: You released a single to go along with the album called Feeling of Acrimony. Tell us all about that.
A: Well I released a song called Feeling of Acrimony just hours before dropping the album. The song is a story. A story in a way that it's about the way you feel after you leave someone. You see that person move on and go with other people and begin to feel that jealousy brewing deep down inside of you. That's what the song is about, basically. The bitterness and jealousy you feel towards your ex lover's new love life.
Q: Wow. Your video for that was a work of art, like all of your videos. You said you want to release a video for every song on the album. Tell us about that.
A: I always release videos for all my works. EP1 and EP2 have visuals to go with each song. I feel that this should be no different. I am actually talking to the MET and seeing if I can get my videos displayed there for a special one time only thing. It's going to be great.
Q: Wow, we can't wait. Everyone be sure to buy Feeling of Acrimony and Against the Front today.

To continue the promotion of her work Against the Front and Feeling of Acrimony, FKA twigs performed at the YSL 2015 event yesterday. The event previewed the new designs that would be seen in future collections throughout the year. When asked about the event and being invited to perform, twigs said "I am truly honored. Fashion is a love of mine and to be invited to perform for some of the biggest heads in the industry is an honor. I will be sure not to disappoint them, I will truly show all the talent I have. I think they'll enjoy it."

At the event, twigs wore a vintage YSL gown made of a thin fabric and dyed a beautiful gold tone. The outfit had accessories made of pure gold that wrapped around her arms, giving an almost robotic look. Her hair was done in an afro style and her face was painted with metallic gold face paint. Overall, the look was very gold. On the stage for twigs in Milan there was nothing but white columns and a microphone. twigs was walked on by large dark skinned muscular men wearing nothing but loin cloths and oiled up. twigs then got to the microphone. As twigs was walking the bass drum was banging. twigs then began to sing and move her hands and pull at air with them with the beat. Everyone in the audience felt touched and loved the performance dearly. No special effects, nothing too jazzy. The performance of Feeling of Acrimony was uploaded onto Vogue Italia's website.

FKA twigs talked about the event with the press saying "I am so proud of how I did. I truly feel that I honored my family, fans, and the industry. Plus I got to show off a really cute outfit. I hope I get to do this again." Be sure to buy Feeling of Acrimony and Against the Front today.

FKA twigs recently performed at the YSL 2015 preview event. However, no one knew that twigs would be the new it girl for the world renown fashion house. FKA twigs is starring in their new ads both print and video. In the commercial, FKA twigs is seen in a white blouse and blue satin high waisted pants with floral print. She is seen going to a mirror and adjusting her circular lens sunglasses seen above as well as her hair. The camera rotates to the other side of the mirror showing twigs in another polar opposite outfit. She is then seen walking away. The entire commercial has Feeling of Acrimony playing. At the end of the commercial you see twigs walking off set and turning the lights off. YSL then appears across the screen. The outfit and overall theme of the ads have been praised highly by Vogue, Elle, and Harper's Bazaar. When asked about the filming of the commercial twigs said "It came as a huge surprise! I am so happy though. I love the designs this season and I feel they really are something I will wear in the future. Be sure to buy Against the Front and Feeling of Acrimony today.

I was literally typing up a Vogue article before I got swept up for 4+ hours.

While promoting her album Against the Front as well as the lead single Feeling of Acrimony, FKA twigs performed and got interviewed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!. The appearance on the show drew millions of viewers and got FKA twigs to a more mainstream audience. After the performance and interview on the show, twigs got an over 60% increase in sales and moved her single back into the iTunes top ten. During the performance FKA twigs wore the above outfit. There was smoke covering the stage and twigs moved her arms in a wave formation as her hair flew from the fan's wind. twigs' makeup was very intricate and odd, as said by Entertainment Weekly. The performance was of Feeling of Acrimony was heavily praised though. Critics called the performance a work of art in music form. FKA twigs sat down for an interview after the performance of Feeling of Acrimony. In the interview Jimmy asked twigs what it was like recording the music video. twigs said "It was fun. the music video is very simple. But so effective at passing the message. At least I like to think that. I believe the video really got what i was trying to say across and I really enjoyed directing and filming it." After a few more questions about the next single, next album, etc. twigs and Jimmy announced together that everyone in the audience would be receiving a copy of Against the Front as well as Feeling of Acrimony to take home.

NATALIA KILLS COVERS PEOPLE’S MAGAZINE


Natalia Kills graced the cover of the new People’s Magazine looking sheek yet casual. In the magazine, she opens up about her controversial music video, leaked footage, publicity stunts, new music, and married life. Here’s what she says in the mag.

Natalia Kills, you have been the go to girl of the past year. Every producer wanted to work with you, every designer wanted you to wear their stuff, and you have been performing everywhere…how does it feel for you?

It feels amazing. I never really get used to it. Before this time, I could curse or I could say whatever the hell I wanted and it was all good, but now, I have to watch what I say, I have to act a certain way. I mean, what you see really is me, it’s how I am but I definitely simmer things down for the public eye. I can’t say the same about my social media.

Speaking of calling you out, some people got pissed off with you for your latest music video for “Coven de Couture” which I personally love and feel is not only interesting to watch but also, remarkably different. People said that the video mocked the less privileged and put the 99 cents to be a place of shame. What do you have to say about that?

Honestly, to that, all I can say is lighten up people, it’s just a music video. As I said, a couple of years back, I could do this same video and people would see it as very harmless and just a lot of fun, which don’t get me wrong is what many people saw it as…but then, you have these people that always want something to poke at, something to criticize and it’s honestly whatever to me because everybody who knows my story knows how much I struggled to be where I am today. I have experienced the worst end of it so I have absolutely no reason to make fun of the people still in the hustle, it just doesn’t add up. I think the video is beautifully shot, funny, and pays a lot of homage to some relevant people and characters in my life.

Speaking of paying homage, you do a lot of that in the new video, would you like to tell the readers more about that?

Well ya, it’s true. In this new record, I pay homage to Cheryl Cole, Beyonce, the runway, Shego from Kim Possible, Aretha Franklin and every woman who played in the 80s. It’s just a beautifully shot music video in my opinion.

So let’s talk about the leaked footage that we now all know to be fake. What made you do it?

Well, Natasha Bedingfield is a really good friend of mine and when I was about to shoot the video, I knew that I had to incorporate her into it somehow because we talked about a concept like this for a long time, where a girl gets to be the Godfather like boss for a change. Shooting with her was a lot of fun, we had to take many cuts because we just kept on cracking up between takes. As to why I decided to do the publicity stunt? Well, I was inspired the incredible Jimmy Kimmel and his twerking fail video and how much that garnered so much attention. In addition to that, I thought of the Jay Z and Solange now infamous elevator fight and I just decided, what the hell, I might as well! That’s how it came about.

So you and Natasha Bedingfield are actually friends?

She’s one of my best friends. We even did a segment on this issue together.

I spoke to her even before coming out today, she’s just down for any type of fun, I love her!

With all of these things, it’s amazing that you are actually a married woman! How do you manage to balance that with your work life?

I mean it’s not that difficult honestly, my husband is a performer as well, he is an artiste and most of the time we go to award shows, or studios, or anywhere really together. So I get on stage, do my thing, and then come down to meet him. It’s a really blessed feeling to have your best friend by your side literally all the time.

It was amazing sitting down with you Natalia Kills! You are so beautiful by the way. By the time you pick up this magazine, Natalia’s new album should be out. Make sure to purchase it, support her music and continue to enjoy People’s Magazine.