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Justin goes on Ellen, makes talk-show afternoon ratings soar
Justin Bieber appeared on the Ellen DeGenerous Tak Show, to talk about his newest album in stores -- 'Crossing Paths'. He also talked about recent life, which includes Vanessa Hudgens, performances, and other juicy stuff.
Ellen: So, now that we have the Best-Selling Male Artist of this Decade, Justin Bieber on the show can we get an applause? *Audience claps* So talk to us about this new album.
Ha, thanks. I've talked sooo much about the album, but it's my 4th studio album (5th if you count the Christmas album, 6th if you count The Greatest Hits, and 7th if you count the Soundtrack). This album to me, is my most personal and inner album I've recorded. Well, it's 3 discs -- but a double album, to begin with. 2 albums basically, and 1 disc with 4 songs that merge both themes. The theme 'The Other Side' aka Disc 1, is the new album to me. It's the personal, inner, and controversial songs. Just me, doing me. The the other theme 'The Normal Side' is the catchy, fun, mostly Pop music I've been doing in the past. Most are just like, 'Why not just do 'The Other Side' as 1 album?' but I felt a double album was a genius idea to begin with, and having an album to experiment and one that sticks to my roots was a good decision overall. It was 2x the work, but I love it and would do it again.
So you're like DOUBLE in the news, like EVERYWHERE. You announced an engagement with Vanessa Hudgens, almost exactly as you announced the album. Some people love the comeback, some say it was a publicity stunt for the album. Your thoughts?
People can say what they'd like.... they always will. But it wasn't a stunt, it was me being quiet putting the final touches on the album. So then when I finally got to make my fans happy, I went the extra mile. I showed them my music, my personal life, my me. I made it their best week of the year. Me & Vanessa are happily engaged, and we're both pursuing music again. Everything is going well.
So....this sounds CRAZY -- but you're engaged. So that means calming down soon. ....Any plans on kids? a break from music? etc
Hah, that seems so crazy to me. I'm only 21. It won't be for awhile, and I think she agrees. We're more focused on ourselves, and our careers. We have so much ahead to think of fully stopping everything and settling down y'know? Currently, we're doing our thing and you can maybe think that'll happen once everything slows down -- once you don't see me with a new single, once you don't see her with a new album. But as of now, that's not on our minds or a priority.
More Biebs after the commercial break!
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So we can't take jokes now?
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Taylor Swift was live on Conan tonight to talk about a series of numerous topics with the talk show host. Swift talked about her single 'Loving The Wrong Way', in which she later performed for Conan and the 5 million viewers watching. The performance was classy and dark, Swift wearing a thinning black dress with gold garments on it. She sounded wonderful as the bass in the song was amplified, giving it a more dramatic effect.
About her upcoming album:
"I don't know. I guess people kind of expected me to write another album full of breakup songs or love ones. But that's not what I did. I don't need to write a record about me being truthful because I did that for my first five. This album is basically about telling the world what I think with no damn regrets. If you don't like it well you can kind of **** off, you know? This album isn't just for me, but for my fans, the person who inspired it, and my best friends."
Her lovelife:
"I'm happily taken and in love. And no I'm not in love with Paige. She's just one of my best friends. We got really close like the beginning of this year when we met at a studio. We've been kind of hanging with each other, Justin and Eric since. I think I actually met her through Saade. So I can thank him. But yeah we're not dating and I'm really happy with a guy who really is something special."
About the music industry:
"Indie music and every other genre except pop or mainstream whatever you want to call it is nice. Some people are releasing songs that bring nothing new to the table, have very one dimensional themes, talk about getting sales or some thing like getting your song on the radio. I don't know I just wish music had more depth and meaning behind it now a days. You know back in the 70's all the way to the 90's, music was diverse and not every song had the same forumla or intentions of being written for just a hit. You can't hide the truth of that, can you?"
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Selena Gomez On Graham Norton
After being seen at airport in Texas, Selena has landed in the UK. She stopped by Graham Norton's show and filled us in on something we've all been dying to know! She confirmed her relationship with rapper Drake and said "it's been going on a lot longer than you think!". She also confirmed that Iggy Azalea was joining her on her upcoming tour. She revealed to us that she is taking on a lot more responsibility and will be the face of a huge fashion campaign, coming very soon. Lastly, she told the world to watch out and that "you never know what the future holds". She also performed her song "Crown". She stunned in YSL and Dior.
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Rihanna performs at V Festival; confirms she doesn't give a ****
The reigning princess of pop performed a setlist full of fan favorites at V Festival this week. The songs performed included "Pain Killer", her latest single which fans complain has received little to no promo and "Sexuality", an infamous unreleased song of hers.
During the performance, Rihanna commented that the music was purely for the fans this era and that promotion is something "she doesn't give a **** about".
Setlist
1) Pain Killer
2) Loveeeeeee Song
3) Numb
4) Love Without Tragedy
5) Jump
6) You Da One
7) Sexuality
8) We Found Love
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Taylor Swift was live on Britain's Got Talent not only to perform her latest hit single 'Loving The Wrong Way', but also guest judge the show tonight as a fill in for a random judge that couldn't be there. Before closing the show with a show stopping peformance, Swift offered criticism for the acts who are working on to winning the talent show. An act sang a cover of Swift's 'I Knew You Were Trouble' while another danced to 'Love Story' by the American singer-songwriter. Taylor was nice and offered some cons and pros about their performance before she readied herself to take to the stage. Wearing a gorgeous dress by Versace, she sang a more orchestratic version of 'Loving The Wrong Way' which is sitting pretty at the top spot on iTunes.
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Rihanna Facebook interview; confirms new single
Rihanna stopped by the Facebook office to stream a live, fan-driven interview that featured questions that fans sent in from Facebook and Twitter. Rihanna confirmed a new single before the album and details from the "Pain Killer" video.
"There will be a single before the album is released. It's called "Model Behavior" and it's this really filthy, anthemic song produced by Hit-Boy and StarGate."
"The video for Pain Killer was filmed this week and will come out whenever the **** I want. Probably sometime this week, depends on what kinda mood I'm in."
She also confirmed that she worked with Detail on the new album, commenting that Beyoncé introduced her to the producer while working on the album. "Bey called me and introduced me to him and we went into the studio, the three of us, and I came up with some good ideas for some tracks. It was cool as ****. But yeah, he's on the album. We made a really awesome song called 'Machine Gun' and it's on the album."
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Model Behavior - Rihanna
Release Date: March 11th, 2014
Genre: Electronic, Trap
Written by Rihanna, Ester Dean, StarGate, and Hit-Boy
Produced by Hit-Boy and StarGate
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Taylor Swift was live on Dancing With The Stars Tonight to perform her new single 'Loving The Wrong Way'. The dancefllor was celared except for a circular platform for Taylor where she was standing in front of a diamond studded microphone. The dramatic synths started as rays of red light shined behind Taylor, her looking down. As the synths grew more intense smoke filled the stage and the sides of the tage lit up in beams as the beat dropped. Taylor then began singing the first verse, sounding flawless as two dancers danced behind her. Swift had intense eye contact with the cover, letting the audience see and feel her pain. The second verse was a bit rough as Swift got teary eyed as the lights flashed red again, intense colors adding intense emotions to the performance. The dancers performed a dramatic routine that fit perfect with the song as Swift continued on with the R&B-Pop influenced song. At the end of the performance, Swift was met with a standing ovation and the song had a sales boost
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KIIS FM
This morning in L.A., before Ellen, Miley Cyrus stopped by KIIS FM to talk about her new single, the upcoming tour and current music in the industry.
Ryan: So we were just joined by Miley Cyrus, how are you?
Miley: I’m doing really great right now! You?
Ryan: Good too! You just landed in L.A.?
Miley: Yeah, I’m not jet-lagged though ‘cause I got good sleep, so I’m ready to start a great day.
Ryan: Now a lot of fans were tweeting asking if you can come do a surprise signing here today?
Miley: I have an Ellen gig today and I’m going back to New York, but I will be doing West Coast album signings next week and the tour’s coming back pretty soon so don’t worry Cali Smilers.
Ryan: And how is the tour going?
Miley: Everything’s set in stone, we just need to hit rehearsal. Most of the stuff is the same from the old version of the tour, but we added in many things.
Ryan: So what new things can we expect?
Miley: I’m bringing Lindsay on tour with me, possibly Macklemore and maybe Khia. They’re doing me huge favors so I definitely owe them one.
Ryan: Will they be opening acts or just features?
Miley: Features, that’s why it’s really a huge favor that they’re doing for me.
Ryan: And your new single is “On the Radio” featuring Macklemore, so how did that come to be?
Miley: We just really wanted to write a fun, addictive and clean song. And after we wrote it it just had so much potential to become a single so here it is.
Ryan: Have you shot the video for it yet?
Miley: We are over the weekend. It looks like a really good shoot so far!
Ryan: So you’ll be on Ellen today with Macklemore, looking forward to it?
Miley: Yeah! I haven’t seen him since December so it’ll be nice to perform together and catch up later, we’ll also be performing in New York together on Good Morning America tomorrow.
Ryan: You seem like quite a busy girl, congratulations on the H&M collection, it’s doing great!
Miley: Thank you, I’m shocked it took off so fast, it’s really cool knowing that people are liking the clothes I’m putting out now.
Ryan: Did you watch the Oscars last night?
Miley: I caught a bit of it!
Ryan: What do you think of Idina Menzel? Everyone’s been buzzing about her!
Miley: Well, when you’re not exactly a mainstream artist performing in front of all these glamorous people and in front of millions worldwide… it’s pretty intimidating, and it’s normal to get nervous. I heard she won though, so congratulations to her!
Ryan: Would you ever think of writing for a movie?
Miley: Maybe actually! A movie/company hasn’t really caught my anticipation or been interested in me, but with the right movie and people, it’d be a cool thing to try.
Ryan: And last question — what song are you listening to now?
Miley: “Fancy” by Iggy Azalea and Charli XCX. The Clueless throwback is flawless!
Ryan: Alright thanks for stopping by, here’s “On the Radio”! Don’t forget to catch Miley on Ellen tonight!
*On the Radio is played*
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H&M SELLING 'MY TRUTH' AT DISCOUNTED PRICE
H&M has now starting carrying physical copies of 'My Truth' to support Miley's music and the exclusive fashion collection. The Standard Edition is being sold at $9.99 (Original Price is $10.99) and the Deluxe Edition is being sold for $12.99 (Original Price is $14.99). H&M is currently the only market in the world to discount the Deluxe Edition of 'My Truth'. Hurry and get it while you can, the discount ends after this week!
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The music video for 'Loving The Wrong Way' premiered just now over Tumblr and Vevo. The premiere of the video as schedule at 8 PM Eastern Time and was made available for streaming on VEVO.com, Swift's YouTube and lastly Tumblr. The video was premiered on Tumblr by a notice popping up on your dashboard with the option to play the video. The video was also on the home screen of Tumblr for the rest of the night as well. The video starts off with a a grand stairhosue in the middle of the woods. Dim light flood out of the windows, as a camera (appearing to be someone almsot walking) makes out of the branches and heads towards the house that's eerie yet inviting. The camera slowly walks as if it's afraid but curious about the house. As you get closer to the house the instrumental of Loving The Wrong Way starts to play as the person reaches the porch. The doors open to reveal a slim girl standing with her up in a ponytail. Light gives her an angelic glow as she steps back into the light and eventually you can tell it's Taylor. The person follows her in the house as we see a vague look of the interior of the house. It's full of red decorations. Red sheets, red couches, red cutains. Taylor's wearing a red sundress as she heads into the hallway where red candles are lit. She invited the unknown into her kitchen where she gives him or her a red cup of tea. Time passes as the two appear to make contact though there is no audio besides the song. Eventually the person decides that it's time to leave and as he enters the hall way he or she walks back the way they think he came. The hall leads to another hall and another and another before he sees Taylor standing in front of a open door way. The red candles start going out and relighting before they blow out and completely catch on fire. Disctracted by the sight, he sees Taylor walk into a dark room. The person walks into the completely black room as shadows are seeing orbiting him before a red cross illuminates infront of him, revealing a circle of black cloaks surrounding him. The person drops to their knees as one of the cloaked figures lean down and the video ends.
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"ON THE RADIO" INKS MULTI-FORMAT RADIO DEAL
Miley Cyrus and Macklemore are ready to take over the radio with their new collaboration "On the Radio", as it has just inked a Radio Deal with Clear Channel and other unpublished stations. The single will be undergoing large increases on Pop stations, Rhythmic stations, HAC stations and AC stations. Today, 92.3NOW will play the song at least seven times with Z100 playing the track at least five times, projecting the song to rise up by at least 2 million Audience Impressions just on the Pop format. Including all of the adds set to accumulate, "On the Radio" could go from its current Audience Impressions of 9.8 million to 20 million by Monday. The song currently sits at #1 in six countries, Top Three in twelve other countries and Top Ten in thirty-one other countries. 'My Truth' is also #2 on the Worldwide iTunes Albums Chart.
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Taylor Swift was live on The X Factor USA tonight to perform her brand new promotional single 'Loving The Wrong Way'. Being introduced to the stage after a monrafe of statistics and facts about Taylor's chart success, her performance on it's way to beginning. The stage was lit darkly as a sound of what may be footsteps was heard of the speakers following the intro to the instrumental. A few scratches of what may be a match against the box that lights it was heard before fire bursted from the stage, and Taylor appeared wearing a black outfit that shoed more than was Taylor has shown before. A remix version of Loving The Wrong Way took over as Swift began singing it in a more uptempo version. She headed down the stairs as figures in outfits similar to hers filled the stage. The red cross of what may be nails scratching against surface lit on the background as she began singing the chorus. The audience watched in shock and entertainment as Swift kissed one of her dancers that happened to be a female and then a male before the picked her up and spun her around in the air. The second verse featured Swift and her dancers getting on the floor of the stage to do a visual routine that involved the illusion of Swift appearing to be floating. The chorus was Swift being involved with her dancers. The bridge hit and Swift stood in center stage as fire rose all around her. She belted out the bridge before the flames rose and she sang the final chorus. At the end of the song she headed up the stairs before a trap door fell and Taylor was off the stage.
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Just noticed this hit the front page! Grats Retro (and Miles )
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What on earth is going on in here? You'd think a guy could take a day off for school but nope.
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