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Member Since: 6/9/2012
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Originally posted by BabyCantYouSee
Hi Bill. How are you?
Do you know any information about Britney's upcoming single or album?
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He just said he needed to ask around
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Member Since: 2/16/2010
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Originally posted by Bwerde
she's obviously supremely talented - arguably the most talented pure singer of the last several generations of pop stars. So there's always the possibility of a comeback. She can also really rise to a moment. Her tribute to James Brown at grammys after he died didn't make sense to me on paper but instantly became one of my personal top 50 pop moments.
I think she's struggling on two fronts. One, there's the ageism thing in pop. I definitely don't agree with it - in fact I think it's completely awful - but it seems that pop only accepts teens and young 20-somethings singing frankly about sexuality. Xtina and Janet are two examples of women on the wrong side of this bias.
I think another dynamic possibly working against her - and this is just what I hear, not what I've seen - is that she hasn't completely endeared herself to some in the business. It takes a village to be successful - promoters, producers, label execs, agents etc. If you end up with a reputation as being difficult or under-appreciative, it doesn't help you when you're in between hits. Those are the times when you most need the best folks in the biz to want to help you.
Again, I've just heard these things second hand. She was nothing but sweet to me in person.
So what does she need to do if she wants to make a comeback? It all begins and ends with the quality and positioning of the songs. Id say party/Club songs but more upbeat/positive. I'd also like to hear a ballad or two that can stand next to Beautiful. Songs about empowerment and overcoming adversity.
Then she needs to work. Endless promo. A run of small Club dates to reconnect and build buzz. Radio promo out the butt. That sort of thing.
I think the most important question at this point - for her or for anyone in her situation - is, does she really want it?
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Perfect answer. She could easily comeback but she hardly promoted Lotus - which had 2 big potential hits: Let There Be Love & Just a Fool. Your Body could've been bigger than it was too. Blank Page is one of her best ballads as well. Do you think Lotus's cover turned people off?
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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hey bill, good to have you here.
what artist do you think more people should be aware of around atrl? are there any up and comers, besides the obvious ones, you have your eye on?
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Member Since: 2/16/2010
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Originally posted by Bwerde
I love that Pink manages to be subversive and a little punk rock in the context of the pop form. She continues to be successful because she's a strong writer, she has been honest with her fans through good time and bad, and she brings an artistic conviction not a lot of other pop stars can match. She's brave in a way that isn't shtick or manufactured controversy. It was brave to perform that dance routine for Try - brave and beautiful. It was brave to spin suspended 50 feet in the air above the grammys - and it was completely awesome that she dripped water all over the suits below.
Any way. I could go on. I just think she keeps it a little realer than most in a world and age that needs more real.
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And another spot-on post.
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Member Since: 8/17/2013
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HEY BILL:
do you think there will be another huge pop girl comming in 2014?
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Member Since: 4/13/2011
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Originally posted by Bwerde
she's obviously supremely talented - arguably the most talented pure singer of the last several generations of pop stars. So there's always the possibility of a comeback. She can also really rise to a moment. Her tribute to James Brown at grammys after he died didn't make sense to me on paper but instantly became one of my personal top 50 pop moments.
I think she's struggling on two fronts. One, there's the ageism thing in pop. I definitely don't agree with it - in fact I think it's completely awful - but it seems that pop only accepts teens and young 20-somethings singing frankly about sexuality. Xtina and Janet are two examples of women on the wrong side of this bias.
I think another dynamic possibly working against her - and this is just what I hear, not what I've seen - is that she hasn't completely endeared herself to some in the business. It takes a village to be successful - promoters, producers, label execs, agents etc. If you end up with a reputation as being difficult or under-appreciative, it doesn't help you when you're in between hits. Those are the times when you most need the best folks in the biz to want to help you.
Again, I've just heard these things second hand. She was nothing but sweet to me in person.
So what does she need to do if she wants to make a comeback? It all begins and ends with the quality and positioning of the songs. Id say party/Club songs but more upbeat/positive. I'd also like to hear a ballad or two that can stand next to Beautiful. Songs about empowerment and overcoming adversity.
Then she needs to work. Endless promo. A run of small Club dates to reconnect and build buzz. Radio promo out the butt. That sort of thing.
I think the most important question at this point - for her or for anyone in her situation - is, does she really want it?
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What kinda flawless post?!?! 
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Member Since: 6/1/2010
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Bwerde, you should join the Grammy thread as well.
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Member Since: 8/18/2013
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Do you know anything about the new streaming service that iTunes is cooking up and what new things would it bring to the streaming game? I'm really excited about it because I hate having multiple softwares to stream & buy music.
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by Hector
Who was the first celebrity you ever interviewed? |
On the phone was Rammstein. We talked a lot about spanking.
In person was Rob Halford. He came out to MTV like four days later.
First cover story was mos def for cmj back in maybe 99? First big pop star in person would have been no doubt I think, probably around 2001.
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Member Since: 8/2/2012
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Ok Bill lets talk Rock music
Do you think that Rock music will ever become mainstream once again. Of course there are Rock songs that break through and become popular but do you think Rock will ever be at te for front again?
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Member Since: 11/13/2009
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Originally posted by Bwerde
On the phone was Rammstein. We talked a lot about spanking.
In person was Rob Halford. He came out to MTV like four days later.
First cover story was mos def for cmj back in maybe 99? First big pop star in person would have been no doubt I think, probably around 2001.
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 What are they like in person, from an interviewer's perspective?
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Member Since: 12/29/2006
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Originally posted by Bwerde
she's obviously supremely talented - arguably the most talented pure singer of the last several generations of pop stars. So there's always the possibility of a comeback. She can also really rise to a moment. Her tribute to James Brown at grammys after he died didn't make sense to me on paper but instantly became one of my personal top 50 pop moments.
I think she's struggling on two fronts. One, there's the ageism thing in pop. I definitely don't agree with it - in fact I think it's completely awful - but it seems that pop only accepts teens and young 20-somethings singing frankly about sexuality. Xtina and Janet are two examples of women on the wrong side of this bias.
I think another dynamic possibly working against her - and this is just what I hear, not what I've seen - is that she hasn't completely endeared herself to some in the business. It takes a village to be successful - promoters, producers, label execs, agents etc. If you end up with a reputation as being difficult or under-appreciative, it doesn't help you when you're in between hits. Those are the times when you most need the best folks in the biz to want to help you.
Again, I've just heard these things second hand. She was nothing but sweet to me in person.
So what does she need to do if she wants to make a comeback? It all begins and ends with the quality and positioning of the songs. Id say party/Club songs but more upbeat/positive. I'd also like to hear a ballad or two that can stand next to Beautiful. Songs about empowerment and overcoming adversity.
Then she needs to work. Endless promo. A run of small Club dates to reconnect and build buzz. Radio promo out the butt. That sort of thing.
I think the most important question at this point - for her or for anyone in her situation - is, does she really want it?
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Thank You so much 
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Member Since: 1/25/2012
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Bill, what are some tips in order to be successful and how do you make it in the entertainment industry?
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Member Since: 12/25/2003
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Originally posted by Bwerde
On the phone was Rammstein. We talked a lot about spanking.
In person was Rob Halford. He came out to MTV like four days later.
First cover story was mos def for cmj back in maybe 99? First big pop star in person would have been no doubt I think, probably around 2001.
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All major for very different reasons. Thanks for that.  Especially Rob Halford & No Doubt.
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Bill, on ARTPOP has commercial songs? Like Poker Face and Bad Romance? With relatable lyrics
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Originally posted by supaspaz
Bill, if there is one song you could go back in time and retroactively make a #1 hit on the Hot 100, what would it be?
Mine is Missy Elliott's "Work It." Not only one of contemporary rap's great performances, but ten weeks stuck at #2 is just plain cruel.
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Great question. Either missy - who holds the record for most weeks at no 2 - or any big credence Clearwater revival hit. They had five songs go to no 2 and never got to 1. Maybe that's why Fogerty is always cranky?
Waiting for a girl like you/foreigner also had ten weeks at no 2 but never got the top spot.
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Member Since: 11/6/2010
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Originally posted by Bwerde
I wouldn't bet against Britney at this point.
And just guessing now, but single? I need to ask around on Britney.
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Alright. Thank you for answering!! 
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Member Since: 5/5/2012
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Hey Bill, what was your major in college??
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Member Since: 9/1/2012
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No Doubt is flawless Bill! Here's hoping their new material can connect with a big audience.
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Member Since: 8/19/2013
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Quote:
Originally posted by Bwerde
she's obviously supremely talented - arguably the most talented pure singer of the last several generations of pop stars. So there's always the possibility of a comeback. She can also really rise to a moment. Her tribute to James Brown at grammys after he died didn't make sense to me on paper but instantly became one of my personal top 50 pop moments.
I think she's struggling on two fronts. One, there's the ageism thing in pop. I definitely don't agree with it - in fact I think it's completely awful - but it seems that pop only accepts teens and young 20-somethings singing frankly about sexuality. Xtina and Janet are two examples of women on the wrong side of this bias.
I think another dynamic possibly working against her - and this is just what I hear, not what I've seen - is that she hasn't completely endeared herself to some in the business. It takes a village to be successful - promoters, producers, label execs, agents etc. If you end up with a reputation as being difficult or under-appreciative, it doesn't help you when you're in between hits. Those are the times when you most need the best folks in the biz to want to help you.
Again, I've just heard these things second hand. She was nothing but sweet to me in person.
So what does she need to do if she wants to make a comeback? It all begins and ends with the quality and positioning of the songs. Id say party/Club songs but more upbeat/positive. I'd also like to hear a ballad or two that can stand next to Beautiful. Songs about empowerment and overcoming adversity.
Then she needs to work. Endless promo. A run of small Club dates to reconnect and build buzz. Radio promo out the butt. That sort of thing.
I think the most important question at this point - for her or for anyone in her situation - is, does she really want it?
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Thanks sir. Sorry if i showed any kind of desperation.
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