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T IN THE PARK

Taylor Swift has been on the down low most of this week, spending much of her time doing concerts and magazines spreads instead of national television performances besides a Good Morning America promotional slot a day or two ago. We are told Taylor Swift has used this week as a "break", slowing down the promotion and resting some so she doesn't burn herself out. But even on her "break" week, Taylor Swift is still doing quite the promotion. Her Electric Princess Tour has officially kicked off in Asia, Swift playing the final date in Japan on Tue sday and her first date in South Korea yesterday. With the day off from touring Taylor Swift took part in another festival, the last one being her Glastonbury set last Saturday. Today Taylor Swift was the headlining act for 2014's T In The Park music festival held in Kinross at the Balado Airfield. Swift was the headliner for today, giving a short little interview before going on stage. "You're about to go on stage as the final performer tonight at 2014's T In The Park, how are you feeling right now?" a interview asked her as the set streamed live on BBC. "I'm absolutely nervous. Not really sure why but you know when it's a big crowd like that out there you just get nervous but I'm ready to go out here and just give an amazing concert with some exciting stuff in it." With a smile Taylor grinned as she was soon was given her queue. And with that Swift was gone and popped out on stage to perform a new opening song which was 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together'. There were new additions to Taylor Swift's setlist, songs like 'Let's Die Tonight' and 'Psycho' being replaced for a cover of Blondie's 'Call Me' and Donna Summer's 'Hot Stuff'. "These songs I'm about to sing influenced me so much for my next record. So come on and get down with me, okay?" Swift asked the cheering audience before she and some dancers sang the songs, wearing some high waisted pants with long sleeve shirt, serving disco teas. With the concert also came the premiere of a brand new song from Taylor's upcoming record. 'Danger', a nu disco fueled record produced by The Knocks. "This song is from my upcoming album. This is really special so I hope you guys like it. This song is about a certain someone's attraction to boys. An attraction to boys who nothing but absolute danger. This song's called 'Danger'." Swift then sang the uptempo and did a cute choreographed routine to the disco song that combined disco with pop and EDM influences. The song immediately became the most streamed performance from the setlist, fans raving over the song's quality and Swift's vocals.

Aurora

YAS @ "Smile" making Top 10 with only a week and a half of sales.

Bonnie ha powa! Will definitely scan gold this week, too.

jax.

Reborn Tour Day 2

The second date of the Reborn Tour, Azealia Banks appeared in San Francisco tonight where she performed for the soldout crowd of six thousand people. Reports say that all copies of Reborn were completely soldout at the merchandise stand. Fans tweeted about the event beforehand about how excited they were to see Azealia perform in an intimate setting. During Azealia's performance of her song Paradiso, Azealia pointed out Marina & The Diamonds in the crowd and thanked her for coming to the show.

Setlist

Tour Dates:

7/9/14- Nokia Theatre Los Angeles
7/10/14- Bill Graham Civic Auditorium San Francisco
7/11/14- Pearl Concert Theatre Las Vegas
7/12/14- Radio City Music Hall New York City
7/13/14- Radio City Music Hall New York City
7/14/14- Wang Theatre Boston

Aurora

Everyone always counts out Bonnie.

I'm not done with the week, and I have a free day today, so I'll be getting those articles DONE.

Lucky#17

I'm so ****ing behind on promo

Expect DK to flop this week

jax.

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Originally posted by Sam Jay

Everyone always counts out Bonnie.

I'm not done with the week, and I have a free day today, so I'll be getting those articles DONE.

I forgot about her but I definitely expect Bonnie to get top 5 this week

Sheezus

EpicSongFan

Mariah Carey reveals dark information

Mariah Carey recently leaked dark information to a reliable site of the payola methods of her past. Rumours of Mariah Carey using payola in the past is finally addressed and revealed by Mariah herself. "Do any of you remember the songs “Thank God I Found You,” or “Heartbreaker” by me? I didn’t think so – I’d be shocked if you did actually. What do these songs have in common? Well, neither of them was a huge radio hit here in the U.S., the songs reaching #28 and #21 on the U.S. pop airplay charts respectively. What they also have in common is that my record label bought #1 positions for both on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart by suppressing downloads for a very long period after the songs were released to radio. I don’t have the exact sales figures, but long story short is that both songs received so many downloads in their first week of availability, that they reached #1 on both the aforementioned chart and on the sales chart. The same thing was also done with my semi-hit singles “My All” (#12) and “Honey” (#10). So, the Billboard Hot 100 record book may say that I have 18 #1 hits. The reality is that only 14 of them can truly be considered #1′s." said Mariah Carey.

"I hate the fact that some of my songs were getting their #1s through the payola method. It's disgusting to think about that. My old label keeps tricking me again and again into thinking that it was the public that was loving the songs and it leaves me heartbroken because I wrote 17 out of my #1 hits and 5 of them were through the payola method. "Camouflage" Records is a great label and they don't use the payola method so "Libidinous Dream" is totally clean of payola and is through both the label and my hard work." Mariah said with tears streaming down her cheeks of her face. The situation has gotten international attention from the media, critics and the public. Mariah's past label, "Columbia" Records made a press statement to try to cover up the truth of their dirty past, but to no avail. Insider sources said that "Columbia" Records CEO is furious of the revelation and vows to bring Mariah down the charts by paying radio stations to not play her latest single, "Libidinous Dream" and will also pay bloggers to talk bad about her latest album, "The Stygian Chevalier". On the contrary, the public and critics was very supportive of Mariah's revelation on this matter. "Wow, that is a big statement to make and I'm shocked. It is something that most popstars will never reveal in order to not stain her legacy. But Mariah sacrificed her legacy to reveal such a conspiracy, although I'm not a fan of her work, I respect her for that and I'll buy "Libidinous Dream" and "The Stygian Chevalier" because what she revealed today will be remembered for generations to come", said an anonymous guy that was interviewed by the roadside.

Due to this controversial incident and revelation, "Libidinous Dream" and "The Stygian Chevalier" rose back like a pheonix on top of the global iTunes album charts.

hooky

Sheezus

Marina's rap debut is upon us. Gorls you betta hold onto your wigs

UFO

Top 5 overall best-selling Gold single, Top 10 overall best-selling artist

Sheezus

Marina & The Diamonds releases Netflix special outtake, cover of "Jumanji" by Azealia Banks

As explained by Marina after the leak, the performance was planned for the special but never made it because of consistency issues. The video features Marina performing a cover of Azealia Banks' song "Jumanji". At the end of the video, the credits read: "Buy The Money EP And Where The Diamonds Grow Now". Marina tweeted about the leak:

#MarinaCoversJumanji trended worldwide after the video leaked.

Sheezus

Does the video show up for you guys? Also pls watch it I worked hard on it

jax.

video is private

Sheezus

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Originally posted by Jax

video is private

Should work now

hooky

Apple removes Zedd songs from iTunes

Apple has removed all of Zedd's songs from iTunes.

The "Temple" hitmaker was notified of this a few hours ago and showed his confusion on Twitter. Most people assumed it was a glitch and trended the hashtag #FixTheGlitch, but his team dug further and discovered that Apple intentionally removed Zedd's songs. He then expressed his outrage via Twitter.

Shortly after this tweet, the worldwide trending topics list on Twitter was dominated with things such as #PutTempleBackOniTunes, #PutClarityBackOniTunes, #PutSlayBackOniTunes, #UseGooglePlay, and #UseAmazon. Apple was then forced to make a statement about the issue.

Quote:

We are very sorry to hear that Zedd's fans are disappointed that his songs are no longer on iTunes. Unfortunately, this is something we had to do as Zedd decided to end his promotional deal with us and start promoting competing non-Apple products. Due to this betrayal, we are forced to remove all of Zedd's songs. Don't worry though, there are millions of songs that can be found on our iTunes Store!

Apple was referring to his recent deals with Sennheiser and Samsung. His deals involve Sennheiser's headphones and Samsung's Galaxy S5 phone, which are competitors to Apple's Beats line of headphones as well as the iPhone.

Following this statement, Zedd clarified the situation.

Uncensored: http://i.imgur.com/12ii3qb.png

Following this tweet, things such as #Applegate and "Apple Overlords" started to trend. Apple continued to ignore the bad publicity, and continued to state that Zedd had "backstabbed" them. Celebrities such as Lady Gaga, who worked with him on his current single "Temple," supported Zedd, saying that it is unfair for Apple to remove something based on business. Other celebrities supported Apple, saying that Zedd should never have a need to even have any sponsorship deals that aren't through Apple.

What side are you taking? Leave your vote in the thread.

"Temple" is the second single from Zedd's sophomore album Serenity.
Buy it now on Amazon and Google Play. Also stream it on YouTube and Spotify!

jax.

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Originally posted by Sheezus

Should work now

asdkfalksjd I'm hollering at this

Sheezus

Quote:

Originally posted by Jax

asdkfalksjd I'm hollering at this

Thank you!

hooky

Zedd stops by Z100 New York

Zedd stopped by the Z100 studios today to discuss his latest single, his new album, and recent events. The "Clarity" producer arrived early, eager to discuss his side of what is now being called the Applegate scandal. The interview, which aired on the morning show, can be found below.

Elvis Duran: Hello Zedd, welcome to the Z100 studios!

Zedd: Happy to be here!

Duran: Now, I know everyone is anxiously waiting for a statement from you on the Applegate scandal, but let's talk about your new single first. It's called "Temple," right?

Zedd: Yep, I made it with Lady Gaga. She's... interesting to work with.

[Both chuckle.]

Duran: Are you saying she's difficult?

Zedd: [Chuckles.] No. She's... very particular with what direction she wants her music going in. I respect that, and I am proud of every song of hers I produced.

Duran: Every time I've met with her, she always seems so nice.

Zedd: I have to agree.

Duran: So, the music video should be out soon, right?

Zedd: Yep, they're just putting the finishing touches on the video. It should be out very soon.

Duran: What's it going to be like?

Zedd: Hindu-inspired temple. That's pretty much all I can say, but if you want an idea of what it will look like, watch our Jimmy Kimmel performance.

Duran: Alright, so your new album, Serenity, is coming out on Tuesday, right?

Zedd: Correct. There isn't a track listing out yet, but I'll be sure to get it out by the end of the weekend. The album is now available for preorder now, though, and all digital copies of "Slay" and "Temple" have been rolled into the album. Well, the ones we can do that with...

Duran: Ah, Applegate!

Zedd: Might as well get it out of the way. [Chuckles.]

Duran: So, what happened?

Zedd: Basically, my team discovered that my songs were deleted from the iTunes store. Thinking it was a glitch, they instantly started investigating to bring everything back up. They then found out that it was not a glitch; Apple had intentionally removed all my songs. We didn't actually know the true reason, but it was right after I announced my partnerships with Sennheiser and Samsung, so we instantly connected the two. Apple, after Twitter exploded with outrage, explained that my songs were removed due to me breaking my promotion contract with them and supporting other companies that rival Apple.

Duran: But that's not how it happened, right?

Zedd: Yeah. My contract with them had just recently ended, and I decided I did not want to work with them anymore. I joined Sennheiser and Samsung to promote their products and create a special phone for my fans. They somehow twisted this into me breaking my contract.

Duran: Do you think Apple is trying to control you?

Zedd: Absolutely. They're trying to control the entire music industry. Hell, they're trying to control the entire entertainment industry! This is how it's starting: artists get their songs removed when they don't do what Apple wants. We should put an end to this before it's too late. I advise everyone to quit using iTunes and start using Amazon or Google Play. Maybe even use Spotify or YouTube to listen to my songs. If they do not stop, then everyone should stop buying Apple products altogether. Desktop and tablet Windows as well as Android and Windows Phone are great alternatives to Apple's products; I honestly prefer them much more. Even Linux could be used over OSX.

Duran: Wow, you kinda went on a rant there.

Zedd: Sorry, it just irritates me so much.

Duran: If I was in your situation, I would feel the same way.

Zedd: Alright, I need to go. I have... other plans.

Duran: Thanks for stopping by.

Zedd: My pleasure!

Duran: That was Zedd everyone, and here is his latest single, "Temple!"

After the interview and spin of "Temple," the song rose up the Amazon and Google Play charts. Both services are reporting a slight but significant increase in purchases.

"Temple" is the second single from Zedd's sophomore album Serenity.
Buy it now on Amazon and Google Play. Also stream it on YouTube and Spotify!

Aurora

Late Show with David Letterman

Bonnie McKee joins David Letterman for an interview and two exclusive performances.

DL: Please welcome to the show, Bonnie McKee!
BM: Thank you.
DL: How are you tonight, Bonnie?
BM: I'm doing well! I've just released my new EP, which is very exciting.
DL: The new EP is titled 'Young Love', how does that represent the record?
BM: The EP is a bit of a rollercoaster, in terms of having both upbeat, happy tracks and some more serious emotional ones, which is similar to how young love usually is, with both the ups and downs.
DL: Can I just say, I think you've got a fantastic EP here. I think every song could be a hit.
BM: Wow, thank you! That was part of the aim with this record, to produce something where each and every track was special for a particular moment, and there was nothing that couldn't be "that song" for somebody.
DL: Lead single "Smile" is still soaring up the charts, how has this success been for you?
BM: I was thrilled to see how "Smile" was received so well, it's currently #7 on the official charts and I just can't believe I already have a Top 10 hit.
DL: Do you think that there will be many more hits from this EP?
BM: The aim is to release three singles. That's what my label and I have decided. But we may have to reevaluate that when the time is right.
DL: Do you have any idea of what the next single will be?
BM: Yes, I have a pretty good idea. But it won't be coming out very soon. But it is sooner than you may think. *winks*
DL: That sounds exciting! How is your charity work going for you?
BM: The Bonnie McKee Foundation is still going strong, which is great to see. "Smile", which is being played on the advertisements, seems to be drawing in more and more supporters as it rises up the charts, so I plan to keep promoting the song as much as possible in order to help my charity as well.
DL: Now, you've also secured a few promotional deals, first was the one with Mind Candy in the UK, now there's the deal with Apple... is there anything else up your sleeve?
BM: Maybe... maybe not. *winks* But I definitely have my hands full at the moment with those. It's been great working with both Mind Candy and Apple, the children in the UK are still getting solid exposure to "Smile" through the Moshi Monsters campaign, and I've been notified that over 1000 of my little 'Brawny McSqwee' pets have been found, so that's quite exciting! Also with the iPhone 6 coming out obviously there's going to be a lot of media and buzz surrounding that, so hopefully my EP and single "Smile" can both help and benefit from the campaign during the lead-up to the phone's release.
DL: So what's next for Bonnie McKee?
BM: I'm actually going overseas again very soon... but the destination this time is a surprise! I'm very excited about this one.
DL: Any hints, at all?
BM: Well, it's super kawaii!
DL: I see, I see. Now, you're here to perform your hit single "Smile" here for us tonight, please take it away for us Bonnie McKee!

Bonnie takes the stage and performs a beautiful acoustic rendition of "Smile".

DL: Thank you so much for that amazing performance!
BM: It's my pleasure.
DL: Bonnie's new EP 'Young Love', along with the hit single "Smile" are currently available both in stores and on iTunes! Buy your copies today!