[Kworb]

4's singles were optimal. There were no hits on that album. Columbia knew.

NEW YORK — Columbia Records executives fear that Beyonce’s new album, “4,” could be a dud after she refused to return to the studio to re-record new tracks, the New York Post reported Wednesday, citing sources.

“They’re very nervous about Beyonce’s new record,” an industry insider said. “It doesn’t have the hit songs that her fans are used to. They asked her to make changes, but she said no.”

Bracing for the worst, Columbia suits were strategizing in case of slower sales and had “quiet discussions” about the reunion of Destiny’s Child.

Their worst fears became a reality. A new Destiny's Child album was released as well.

[Jennifer]

But where is Gaga's global power? She is already tanking in the Uk, Germany, Australia, Canada....

[chilluminati]

JT getting a Vanguard award.

[santos]

Originally posted by Kool_Aid_King

You're missing the point. GaGa needs the frontloaded sales. A fanbase buys their faves single the second it releases.

It confuses me, because she has so many Monsters, but she still couldn't even pass 250K.

Stanbases don't run ****. I read about it on stan-wars.com. If the GP is out, then you are DONE.

[Chill Bill]

Originally posted by freebitch26

are we forgetting that Diamonds opened with 133,000

And Locked Out of Heaven opened with 92,000...

[Harry]

Originally posted by RudeBoyy

Why do people call it Siamonds?

It sounds like Semen and it's gross.

Now sis.

Sia wrote the masterpiece and had Rihanna imitated every aspect of her singing.

[freebitch26]

y'all are not getting the point, just because an single doesn't open with 300k doesn't mean that it's going to flop.

[Shinning]

I remember when I thought 4 was gonna sell less than 100k first week and break Bey's #1 streak

And then it sold over 300k without any hits and kept selling steadily and I promised myself to never doubt the Queen ever again even when she didn't perform new music at the Superbowl

[Kool_Aid_King]

Originally posted by Kworb

4's singles were optimal. There were no hits on that album. Columbia knew.



Their worst fears became a reality. A new Destiny's Child album was released as well.

And then it opened with 310K first week and they were ecstatic about that

"All the speculation that gets around is frustrating when it's just not true," Columbia/Epic Label Group Chairman Rob Stringer tells Billboard.biz. "The story about us being unhappy with the record and stuff is just not true. There's never been any doubt or conversations about moving the record or changing it... Those conversations never existed. We're really, really happy with it."

The label is particularly pleased with sales reports from "4's" initial days of official availability. Stringer says early indications are that the album will debut at No. 1 in as many as 14 countries, including the U.S., and in the Top 3 worldwide. It went triple-platinum in Brazil on its first day of sale, while U.K. projections have it selling "well over" 90,000 copies in its first week -- which more than doubles "I Am...Sasha Fierce's" roll-out in 2008 -- and 1.6 million over its lifespan. The album's second single, "Best Thing I Never Had," is No. 1 on the U.K. iTunes charts and currently sits at No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 29 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts.

"The numbers are very good everywhere," Stringer notes. "We thought the record is great from the beginning, and some of the stuff that is happening now is vindication of it."

http://www.billboard.com/biz/article...-stringer-says

[freebitch26]

Originally posted by Chill Bill

And Locked Out of Heaven opened with 92,000...

really

[Ainsworth]

Did Kety's full perfume commercial come out? I'm scared

[RichGirlPlanet]

"Duca wins Most Devoted Award: 2013 Demi Stan Awards"

Not Duca purchasing this award like JT purchased her Vanguard.

[Duca]

Originally posted by rawwritsmikey

Let's be real, the only reason Justin is getting the Vanguard Award is due to the hype around his comeback.

Are you implying that he has more star power than Britney who failed to get one in 2008/2009?

Looking forward to him looking alive and attractive + his acceptance speech not producing embarrassing memes such as:

[Deemy]

comparing Gaga to Bruno and Rih is useless. every artist generates their sales differently.

Born This Way sold over a million in its 1st 2 weeks and only ended up selling a little over 3M in its entire run.

[Chill Bill]

Originally posted by freebitch26

really

Yeah, it took a little while to get off the ground.

[Alexz]

Originally posted by Harry

I honestly listen to Run The World at least 10 times a day. I wish I was lying.

Is there anything we can do to help you?

[Guero]

Originally posted by freebitch26

y'all are not getting the point, just because an single doesn't open with 300k doesn't mean that it's going to flop.

But you have to admit that it's disappointing for Gaga.

[Harry]

I don't think the Navy has to worry about Rihanna's future lead singles. Statistically, she has clean record.

[Ozzy8923]

The fact that Gaga will barely scan 200K.

The fact that Ariana ****ing Grande managed to scan that same amount.

And, so help me God, I know this bitch will show up clad in single-cover clown make-up from head to toe. I never thought I could cringe more than I did at Joe Calderone @ the 2011 VMA's, but looks like Gags is coming to change that.

And DEATH @ anyone thinking Aura is a plausible lead single. Love the song, but this is why stans should NEVER work at a label or choose singles.

I think Gags should try a power ballad next. And, no. not YAI type.

[Kool_Aid_King]

Originally posted by santos

Stanbases don't run ****. I read about it on stan-wars.com. If the GP is out, then you are DONE.

How is there only less than 150K Monster's that bought her song

I dont freaking get it, There has to be WAAAAY more than that in the US