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Wow, Jay has really been everywhere this evening
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Justin's newest single, 'Memphis' will have a promotion with General Mills' Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal. Inside each cereal box contains a small paper, saying 'Listen to Justin Bieber's new single, 'Memphis' on generalmills.com & purchase on JustinBieber.com'. In return, Justin's label has the singer's face on the cereal boxes of Cinnamon Toast Crunches, all across the world. Justin's new single 'Memphis' was released just this week, and has become a hit across the radio stations and is already selling considerably well. The song also has a partnership with Adidas' shoe brand, NEO to where each box of shoes bought come with a free-download code of 'Memphis' paid for by Adidas. The General Mills cereal has already shipped out all the boxes containing Justin Bieber on the inside and outside, some arriving at big chain stores such as Target, Walmart, and Walgreens today. The rest will arrive in stores throughout the rest the week. Cinnamon Toast Crunch is one of the most popular cereal brands today, selling over millions of boxes per month -- among the Top 5 most eaten cereal brands in the United States, and among the Top 10 Worldwide. Cinnamon Toast Crunch says the deal went into the ink a month ago, almost immediately, after Hyped Records approached them with the blueprint to the plan. Cinnamon Toast Crunch's VP, says 'The partnership is to take effect over the course of the next month. We are proud to have such a global and effective label such as Hyped Records, with one of today's biggest artists Justin Bieber. We plan to reach new audiences, specifically between the ages of 5-18 who are consuming cereal more than ever before. We know that this is the right star to direct towards that audience. We'd also like to congratulate him on the release of his newest LP, 'The Collection & More' also currently in stores'. We've reached towards Hyped Records for a comment, who noted 'This is just one of the few partnerships we like to reach out to do everytime, especially for Bieber. A star of his caliber needs a high reach audience, and a huge launch everytime he returns back to the music scene. A brand such as Cinnamon Toast Crunch is simplistic, reaches huge audiences, and will work for the single 'Memphis' in the long run'. Apparently, from what we hear -- the cereal boxes won't be the only source of promotion, as General Mills is shooting a new advertisement involving the musician next week and set to send to media. Will this partnership work for Justin's new single, 'Memphis' in the long-run? Will this partnership work for General Mills' cereal, in the need to reach the younger audience in the long-run? Forbes commented on the partnership saying the only negative ties to the deal were, 'putting something in a cereal box for promotion is considered an outdated way of promotion in 2014. If Justin & General Mills can get that working -- good for them; but there's a reason people haven't tried that in a long time. Ofcourse, with Justin you can't ever predict when something going that terrible for the star'.
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TAYLOR TAKES ON M! COUNTDOWN
Taylor Swift seems to be as busy as ever. The singer-songwriter’s been all over the world this weekend promoting her brand new single, ‘Style’, a song that was written by Swift and features production from the legendary pop producers Max Martin and Johann Shelback. In an interview earlier this week with AllMusic Taylor spoke about the recording process with the two Swedish producers. “Recording with Max and Johann is always a super fun experience. They’re both so experienced when it comes to crafting these perfect super infectious pop songs. They’ve produced some of the most defining songs in pop music in the past decade or two. But really with 1989, the record I was working on then, I wanted them to help me make a track that so different than what either Max, Johann, or I had ever done. Something that if people listened, they wouldn’t know who it was singing that or who’d produced it. I remember Max had pulled out an electric guitar and handed it to me and was like; “Just strum something, strum something you feel.” The next thing I knew I was paying the beginning riff. An hour later the song was recorded in full and in it’s initial demo production.”
The singer-songwriter arrived in Japan late last night after leaving London for a full day of promotion. Despite rumors of her split with boyfriend Simon Nessman, the singer was all smiles at the airport in Seoul where she was met with over nine hundred paparazzi and fans, dying to take pictures of or with the singer-songwriter. Taylor was bombarded initially before airport security set up escorts for her departure. She was smiled for photographers and even stopped at the outside of the airport to take pictures with as many fans as she could. “I love you guys,” Taylor yelled out to those she couldn’t take pictures with before she stepped into her black suburban in her stunning dress. She would then be on her way to M! Countdown for a performance of her brand new single ‘Style’ as well as an exclusive interview.
The interview consisted of many and various topics, including her music career, the brand new compilation album that is a greatest hits album she’s releasing, along with her tour plans, film roles, and even about her relationship or previous relationship with Simon Nessman. When asked about the relationship, she seemed a little thrown off before she answered honestly, surprising people with her answer and an explanation about her love life works.
“Everyone please welcome to the stage, the wonderful and beautiful Taylor Swift”
The American singer came on stage waving and all smiles, wearing a crop top and a matching tight skirt, her hair slightly curled and her lips coated with a coat of red lipstick. She waved and greeted everyone with a hug before sitting down at the table with the hosts who were translated through an earpiece to America’s biggest export.
“How are you today, Taylor?”
“I’m doing absolutely great, thank you so much for asking. I’m so happy to be in the beautiful South Korea for the first time in forever, it seems.”
Following the small chat, hellos, how are yous and such, the interview dove quickly into the serious question and for the reason Swift was there; to promote her material and to give fans what they wanted. A taste inside her life and in her music.
“You’re about to release your brand new Greatest Hits album entitled Yours: The Greatest Hits. Can you tell us some about why you named it that?”
“The titling behind the album came really fast, actually. I think it was thirty minutes before I’d even released the album for pre-order did I title it. IN fact the entire album booklet and cover were done in less than thirty minutes by my team. It was really last minute that I wanted to release it but I decided what the hell, you know. But really the reasoning behind the album title is for my fans. I am there’s, therefore whenever my fans listen to the songs on there, songs I put my heart into, I want them to know I’m yours or in this case “theirs”. That was really my intent behind it.”
“Tell us some about the tracks on the album, tell us the reasoning behind recording some of the songs over again.”
“Recordings the songs over again, some of my biggest hits meaning is really for the fans to hear the arrangements, to hear how I interpret them now through their arrangements. Like for example, ‘Rebels’. The way it sounded then was entirely different than how it sounds to me now. Back then it was a really upbeat and fun catchy song, but now it’s dark, haunting and almost beautiful. People are going to be really shocked by the arrangement I have on the song.”
“You also have a song on there with Justin Bieber. The song is quite the change from your last collaboration. How do you feel about ‘Time After Time’ now?”
“‘Time After Time’ will always mean a lot to me and Justin. We’ve both went through relationships and experiences that we both seemed unable to let go at times. So when we got together in the studio and really connected as friends; we sort’ve were able to talk about feelings with this sense of ease. he’s really intact with his emotions so him opening up to me and me to him really fueled our emotions and creativity. We both grabbed guitar and started writing out the lyrics. It happened the same way around for ‘Too Good To Lose’ but just differently. There was a beat already set up but we also recorded a piano version of it on the album too.”
“He’s one of the collaborators you’ve worked with over the year. Are there any other artists right now you’d like to work with, or work with again. Like some females you’ve collaborated with in the past or some out in the industry right now?”
“No, no not really.”
“Why do you feel that way?”
“There’s nothing out there that I’m really feeling. There’s not enough authenticity or really a standout factor there for me.”
“So we’ve heard some rumors about you lately. Have you used any of these rumors, if true, for some inspiration for new material. When are we gonna get some new material besides the greatest hits album?”
“I don’t really use rumors for the inspiration for my material. Because that’s literally what they are, rumors. Anything out there is a rumor until I confirm it. You’re going to get new material toward the end of 2015, I think. For now it’s about the Greatest Hits. Other than that, everything else will be film related or just me on a break.”
“Speaking of those rumors. Can you tell us about the relationship status between you and Simon?”
“Um, things happen between two people. Things change, unfortunately for me and Simon things did change and we realized that the lifestyles we both live do not clash well together. We’re both busy, so busy that we’d never truly be able to see each other as often as we had when on break between the release of my albums and the tour. His modeling career is going really well and I didn’t want to hold him back from doing what he loves and he didn’t want to do the same for me and my acting slash singing career.”
“So what’s your view on love right now?”
“I’m still optimistic about love and it’s possibilities. I always will be. But my views on the type of people I date have definitely changed. I don’t really think the lifestyle I live will ever truly allow me to be happy or with someone for the longest time. Because if I date a person who lives a normal life they’re going to grow very tired of either having to travel with me or constantly travel to see me because I’m a girl who likes to be around her very special person. But if I date a famous person they’ll understand my busy schedule and that we have to work in a balance. Me and Simon kept that in mind but ultimately our busy schedules got in the way for what we had for over eleven months. It was a beautiful eleven months and we’ll always love each other like that. Always. We were planning on marriage in the next few months and unfortunately it hurts to think about it but yes, we are no longer together but I’m still hopeful for love. He is too. He’s already back with his ex and I’m already out having dinner with friends. I use that term in a special way of course.”
Taylor Swift would then go on stage to perform ‘Style’ showcasing her vocals that showed a bit of rasp and seduction. The song would then top the South Korean iTunes chart as well send the pre-orders for the album to the top of the albums chart as well
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Justin had an interview + talked with Alan Carr, on the Alan Carr show today. They talked his new album in stores currently, titled 'The Collection & More' + his new single 'Memphis', in which he performed. Justin Bieber is one of the most popular musicians today, with over 20 hit singles, millions of albums sold, millions more singles, and over 15 #1 albums & singles. He returns with a Greatest Hits album, that contains 3 discs filled with 30 hit singles, demos, and new tracks. The album is currently in stores, and on iTunes + Amazon. Justin sat down with The View earlier during the week, in which he described the newest album as 'just a re-collection, and a look back at my career. I feel so blessed that I was able to accomplish this, and I'm now at a position to where I can sit and have the time to reflect back on it. I hope my fans will enjoy this experience, just as much as I have these past years'. Justin's interview was and performance was 30 minutes, and the crowd there tonight were all Beliebers who won tickets in a grand competition 2 weeks ago on Alan Carr's website. The interview and performance were also live, and streamed on his website for non-European citizens. Viewers were also able to submit a few questions, some which he got to answer -- the questions ranged from his new album and single, to touring, to his fiance Vanessa Hudgens, personal questions, and advice. The interview was watched by 5.3 million people on TV, and became Alan Carr's 3rd highest viewed episode this past year.
Alan Carr: Everyone...we have a star here tonight. He's sold over 25 million records, spawned over 15 #1 albums and singles combined, has toured almost every continent, recently starred in some huge movies, and additionally has a Greatest Hits album in stores TODAY....welcome out Justin Bieber.
* Audience bursts into applause, and screams as he's welcomed out. *
Justin Bieber: Such a wild audience, I love it. Thanks for the applause y'all. I'm happy to be here....UK. Wow, the plane ride was crazy. I haven't been in Europe in a while, and I generally haven't actually been here since my last last album, 'Crossing Paths' back when I was promoting it. So it's really fun to be here and see everything again plus catch up.
Alan Carr: Okay, so this new song 'Memphis' is out. Why does the song have the title 'Memphis' when the word is not said ONCE throughout the song? Like I was sitting here the whole time listening to the damn song, just listening closely...didn't hear the word!
* Audience laughs *
Justin Bieber: Well...the reason it doesn't have the word, but is named that. A secret between me, the writers, and Big Sean!
Alan Carr: If you ain't giving us the single reasoning, what was the reason behind title the album The Collection & More?
Justin Bieber: Well I didn't want it to seem cocky; that was the thing. I still think my career has a lot left to go, so if I did some **** like 'The Ultimate Hits', 'Number Ones' or even 'Greatest Hits' it would seem as if I was saying, my career already had this finished legacy to it or something. Like a Michael Jackson, or Beatles type thing. So I just wanted it to be 'The Collection & More' to symbolize this was a collection of my career so far + a little more, being the new stuff. I think it was the perfect title, it's really simplistic but interesting. People are gonna be like 'what's this collection? What's in it?'.
Alan Carr: I agree, that does have a nice little ring to it, y'know. While not trying to seem like assy and stuck-up. What was the decision of choosing what'd make it? Sometimes it's hard as hell for some artists, just trying to decide which 10 or 20 songs make the cut.
Justin Bieber: Yeah, that was the thing. I REALLY wanted to include everything..I wanted this to REALLY be the perspective and looking back on my career. So I approached my label and asked could we do 3 discs, and they greenlit the whole thing. I included my 20 singles + 6 new songs, and I went back and did 4 demos...each from a different album, I felt should be included and fitted the vibe of the whole mix.
Alan Carr: & so what producers and writers did you tackle down, and have work with you on this album? 'Cause when I listened to the new tracks, I felt the reminiscence of your old work...but at the same time a new art, and some new sounds to these new tracks.
Justin Bieber: You're completely right -- it was rather a mix of old people, and some newer names thrown in. I went back and worked with Max Martin on 'Grand Scheme'...and I haven't worked with him since my first first album 'Thrill Seeker'. So yeah, I think that's something that should be pointed out. I also worked with The Cataracs on 'Master Technique' + 'Fever', and I have never worked with them before. They were really huge around 2010 + 2011, in the dance craze and do more indie, obscure, and underground songs today but one song most of y'all know that they did is 'Like a G6'. It has to be THE party anthem, so working with them was exciting for me. & Mike Posner wrote a few songs with me. Me and him are buddies, he's worked on a lot my past stuff.
Performance of 'Memphis'
The performance started with lights shining in the air, and you saw Justin Bieber in the middle. In the background were background dressed in white, -- and there was a woman to the side of the stage. Then he sung the beginning, and got everyone into the spirit. 'I'm tryna give you what's right girl'. As the song went on, the performance got better and even more pumped. Then mid-way towards the performance, he takes the girl by her hand to the middle of the stage and whispers the lyrics in her ear. The girl looks him down in silence, and they bust into the same routine he did on The Voice Finale in US, the other day. He went into a car propped on stage as she suddenly disappeared when the lights came on -- "Welcome to Memphis" appeared on stage. The car drove off of stage in a huge space for it, and a fake sunset was propped following it - as if he drove off into the sunset. It was a joyful performance, and once he finished he got back on stage towards the end and hugged some fans. He also had copies of 'The Collection & More' in his hands, as he gave them out to the audience.
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Adriana Lima Shines At VSFW
Adriana Lima walked, as usual, but also performed at the 2014 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. Adriana opened and closed the show as the first and last model to wear the collection during the night and also headlined and performed during the rest of the show.
She performed her single "Model Behavior", along with other songs from her new album "Vixen" which is released tonight on iTunes, after several leaks were released online. New songs performed include "East Coast Nights" and "Bed Of Roses", which is rumored to be the 2nd official single.
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1) Model Behavior
2) East Coast Nights
3) 911
4) Down On My Knees (Solo Version)
5) Vixen
6) No Way Home
7) Bed Of Roses
Reactions to the new songs were excellent. Fans on Twitter and other social media sites were praising "East Coast Nights" and "Vixen" the most. "East Coast Nights" was hailed as a smoky and sexy slow moving urban track, being compared to "Orange County Girl" by Gwen Stefani and "Glamorous" by Fergie.
"No Way Home" was a song that had the rough demo leaked earlier, and was performed in it's entirety. Adriana's vocals were great and the song was well received by the crowd.
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d not with that new Madonna/Gaga thread emerging and already being number #1 after 3 hours Doesn't seem likely now, the thread will probably get blocked by it and get that #2 peak
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Azealia Opens the AMAs
Over the past few days Azealia Banks has been promoting her new single "Metamorph" nonstop and like no other. The single is expected for a strong debut when the charts are released next week and the fans and Azealia herself can not wait. With performances on The Voice and Jimmy Kimmel and an upcoming concert special with BBC, everyone has seen Azealia perform live but no one has seen Azealia perform like she did tonight. Before attending the American Music Awards, Azealia tweeted in a twit longer to her fans. The letter she tweeted stated "You guys have been here for me so long. You have seen my rise and my fall. You have seen my be successful and not so successful. You have always been there for me. I love all my fans no matter what, remember that. Today I will be opening the American Music Awards, something only a girl could dream of. Be sure to watch me get on that stage and do my thing! I can't wait to show you guys what I've been working on for so long. Its truly something special that you won't want to miss. I'm crying as I type this. Love you guys." The tweet got over 100k retweets and favorites.
Azealia was one of the first to walk the red carpet considering she had to open the show. As walking down the beautiful red, the press asked her numerous questions. One question on everyone's mind was "What can we expect from your performance tonight?" Azealia responded to that question by saying "Expect something beautiful. Expect something one of a kind. Expect something special. I don't want to give too much away but there will be a special guest. They won't be singing but they will be on stage with me. I want everyone to pay close attention and notice every move I make while on that stage." Another popular question with the press was "Are you nervous of running into Junglepussy tonight after the insults you threw towards her on Jimmy Kimmel's show?" Azealia responded to this question by stating "I don't think she'll be attending. When was her single released? Last album? Junglepussy isn't on my mind and isn't on anyone else's mind. When she's on people's minds it tends to be involved with me. I respect her as an artist, love her music dearly. But, I don't appreciate you guys trying to make a headline by putting us against eachother. We have our differences. Everyone has their differences, correct? I honestly don't understand why you feel the need to invade my business. Stars need privacy too, you know? I signed up to be a performer not to be a monkey. Like Aretha Franklin says, respect. I deserve respect just like Junglepussy, just like everyone. Goodbye" Vines of Azealia saying goodbye and walking away have been trending like crazy as of lately with gifs flooding the internet as well. Despite Azealia's pleas, tabloids still printed Azealia on their headlines as "insane" for wanting privacy in the business.
Azealia got praised by fashion critics at the AMAs. While walking the red carpet, Azealia wore vintage Versace dress from the 1998 S/S collection, famously worn by Naomi Campbell walking down the runway. The dress went down to her mid thigh. With beautiful diamonds and crystals draping over her, Azealia looked like a goddess walking the red carpet. After the red carpet, Azealia changed into a Thierry Mugler specially designed silver crystal embedded metal bodysuit with a matching headpiece. With her hair long and extending out of the headpiece, Azealia was in a complicated position. Azealia's dancers during the performance of Metamorph wore all similar outfits. The heels Azealia wore were 10 inch Mugler heels that were made of diamonds. Azealia's makeup was done extravagantly with crystals tipping the end of her eyelashes and silver metallic paint covering her forehead. Azealia had on a glossy lip and her entire face looked as if it had been submerged in a jelly of some sort, giving her a plastic-y look.
At the start of the performance, the announcer gave a big "Azealia Banks!" which got the crowd screaming for wanting Azealia to take the stage. The stage was covered in a white sheet that took up the entire stage. A monologue played as a video of Azealia was on the screen. Azealia was seen running through a field and she ran to catch a butterfly but she stepped into outer space. Azealia lost all gravity and as the monologue about the times changing ended, a large bass drop happened and the white sheet flew into the air and disappeared within seconds. Azealia was seen on a 10 foot tall shiny metal pyramid. she was rotating as she sang the first verse into her headset without moving a muscle. The dancers emerged and began scraping at the pyramid trying to climb up it. When the chorus came, the song slowed signifcantly and Azealia fell off the pyramid in slow motion. The crowd screamed thinking she actually fell, not knowing there were chords holding her. WIth the song slowing, Stevie Wonder lowered from the ceiling where he played piano and sang with Azealia to the chorus of the song. Throughout the rest of the song, Azealia danced with her dancers while Stevie sang with her at the piano while a vortex was portrayed behind them on the LED screens.
The performance was a total success for Azealia. Everyone loved it and the performance ended up getting uploaded onto YouTube where it has received even more praise from fans and critics alike. After the performance, Azealia's single Metamorph increased greatly on iTunes as did the pre-order of The Dying Stars. Critics praised Azealia's performance as a work of art and heavily praised Wonder's great voice and talent at his old age. After the performance aired on the AMAs, a commercial aired as well that promoted Metamorph and a pre-order of The Dying Stars. Be sure to buy Metamorph on iTunes today as well as pre-order The Dying Stars!
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lf someone "reserved" a promo spot for a specific day and don't use the slot that day, can my artist take the promo slot the next day?
And do we see the charts and sales?
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lf someone "reserved" a promo spot for a specific day and don't use the slot that day, can my artist take the promo slot the next day?
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According to Eglė, nothing except for SNL can be "reserved". People can lightly suggest / announce what they'd like / need to promote on, but nothing is official that day until an article is posted. And charts are coming Sunday.
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TAYLOR JOINS JUSTIN AT ALBUM RELEASE CONCERT IN NYC
Taylor Swift made an appearance in New York City at Madison Square Garden tonight, being a special guest at Justin Bieber’s album release concert for his brand new greatest hits album titled ‘The Collection & More’. Swift’s fellow friend and too singer-songwriter invited Taylor out to perform via phone call we heard when Taylor joined him on stage to perform her brand new single ‘Style’ along with their brand new collaboration that’ll appear not only on Swift’s greatest hits record ‘Yours: The Greatest Hits’ but also appears on Justin’s.
Taylor was in Seoul, South Korea only twenty-four hours prior to the time Justin went on stage to kick off the concert held in the prestigious and grand venue, the Madison Square Garden. We were told that Taylor literally left the studios of M! Countdown to get on a plane to make it in time at NYC for the concert. She flew twelve hours straight to make it and we were told that Justin personally thanked her with roses and a big hug when she made it to the venue only thirty minutes into the show. What’s even more surprising is that the starlet made it into the arena and in the airport totally unnoticed. The singer-songwriter entered the arena and quickly made her way to dressing and makeup before she hit the stage with her male equivalent.
The lights had dimmed slightly after Justin had finished a performance of his two songs ‘Ride or Die’ and ‘Down Tonight’, both of which had been met with an amazing reception from fans. The crowd were still buzzing with excitement as he took quick drink of water before he talked to them for a few moments, stalling as Swift’s microphone was hooked up and her microphone pack was being placed on. “Alright alright. We’re nearing the end of the show but I have something really special for you all. I can’t believe I managed to make this happen so quick but hell, I’m just good. Everyone please welcome out Taylor Swift!”
The entire crowd went wild, Taylor walking out wearing a sparkly black crop top with a flowy skirt matching. She wore some heels as she walked out with a smile, a guitar over her shoulder and a microphone in her hand. The crowd screamed in pleasant surprise, making Taylor and Justin look at each other with psyched expressions, the two saying something to each other that the audience couldn’t hear. They shared a laugh before their microphones were set up and on, the crowd still going wild but dying down a little.
“Do we have the most amazing crowds or what?” Taylor asked Justin shaking her head in disbelief at how vast and loud the crowd was. “Definitely. They’ve been killing it all night. But speaking of killing it, let’s talk about how this girl right here, flew fourteen hours straight to be here for you guys and I tonight. I called her last minute too and she said yes. I didn’t really think she’d make it but the fact she did. That shit’s crazy. This girl is something else.” Taylor smiled, shaking her head. “I have the outmost respect for you as an artist. You’ve got the authenticity about you and your music that I think I have, and I really admire it. I came not only because I think you’re a good artist but because you’re a friend too. So you don’t need to thank me for anything. Let’s thank this beautiful crowd for coming out tonight and seeing you, seeing me, seeing us perform. Let’s thank them with a few songs.” Justin smiled at Taylor then at the audience before the two looked at each other one final time before playing their first ever collaboration ‘Time After Time’”.
They sounded amazing during the song, their guitar playing in sync during the chorus but playing two different chords during the verse, both of which sounded heavenly when played together. His vocals were powerful and a little raspy while Swift vocally took a different approach, showing off her falsetto and lower register, the two creating a vocal performance on the track that would surely guarantee them a GRAMMY award if been recorded professionally.
“Alright for this next song I’m going to need you guys to do a little something for me and Tay. “Take out your phones, and put your flashlights in the air. They'll be the candles!” The male popstar smiled along with Taylor as the entire crowd was illuminated as Justin and Taylor sang one of Justin’s classic songs, ‘Just Between Us’. They sounded amazing on the track, Taylor giving the song a new and emotional feel with her vocal, sounding far stronger over a acoustic arrangement than she does over her full on pop production. The two appeared to sing to each other almost, staring in each others’ eyes as they sang the song in the lower registers, the song sounding emotional, romantic, and in a way sexy with their voices deep. The audience went wild once they were finished only to be shocked even more.
The audience lost it even more the production of ‘Too Good to Lose’ filled the stadium. The crowd went wild as Taylor and Justin stared in amazement at the response, both of them staring open mouthed in shock. The intro was extended a bit as they’d both missed their cue due to the chaotic reception. The two would then sing the song with much emotion, leaving the places they’d stood with their guitars, to roam the stage, Taylor walking to one side of the stage and Justin to the other as they showcased live vocals they were just as good, if not better than the studio vocals. The two would then finish the last chorus of the song singing to each other, forehead to forehead as they both hit a few notes in their falsetto and head voice before giving each other a big hug.
“I want everyone to thank Taylor Swift for coming out here and joining me tonight. I also want to thank all of you for coming out and being an amazing audience. But we’re not finished just yet. Let’s sing one more song for em, Taylor.” Swift smiled before looking out the audience. “Hell yeah, let’s give them one more.” A few moments later the guitar riff of Swift’s latest single ‘Style’ hit, causing the audience to lose it once again, Taylor and Justin staring with a smirk on their faces.
Taylor would then stand with her hand on her hip as the guitar riff looped a few times, Justin watching her with a smirk as she began singing the first verse. Swift showed some slight affection with Justin, circling him and even tugging on his shirt a bit. He even approached her from behind as she sand “I should just tell you to leave cause I…”
The two would then smile and walk out on the catwalk to the second part of the stage as Swift sang the first chorus of the song. Justin reached for fans hands as Swift did too, the audience cheering. The second verse would hit and things would heat up once again as Swift stared Justin right in the eye. “I heard, oh, that you been out with some other girl.” Feaux anger was in her eye before she smirked.
“What you heard is true but I, can’t stop thinking about you..” Justin interrupted, approaching Taylor with a smirk, his handing wrapping around her hip before she finished off the pre-chorus with “I been there too a few times…” Taylor would then sing the second chorus of the song before the two would step out even further on stage to prepare for the bridge.
“Take me home!” Taylor would belt out, sending the lights on stage to a checker board effect. “I’ll take you home” Justin would belt out right after, before Taylor would belt out with a second note, “Baby just take me home”. “Taylor, I’ll take you home,” Justin would belt out, this time higher, sending Taylor into a laugh before she would continue belting out the final notes of the song with Justin. The two would then finish off the performance with a hug, waving bye to the audience as confetti hit. A YouTube video of the performance would later be uploaded to Swift’s official VEVO channel.
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Wait For This Love (Lyric Vid)
lts finally here! The moment we have all been waiting for is finally here! Fans went on a Twitter frenzy when Austin Mahone's lyric video dropped for his new single for the new album. Mahone has been teasing us all last week and we have been falling into that little trap of his every time. Well now the wait is over. You wanna know why? Because he released the LYRlC VlDEO!
Mahone and his fans have probably been digging high and low for a video. But don't get let down just yet! Mahone has confirmed in previous interviews that the MUSlC VlDEO has been shot and completed. You may be wondering when the MV well be released... we do no have any information on that yet. But hey! lf we're lucky then the video could be here before the New Year! Austin has never been the one to push something back and he always takes care of his fans. So that'll be the perfect gift for them is they don't have that special someone on New Years. l mean... he's released the single on Christmas.
The reception of the new single has been outstanding. WFTL has been praised by critics and has blown up commercially. Critics praised Austin on being able to carry a song by himself and only having one person with him to write the song. As you may know the song has been produced all by himself. Pitchfork, Spin, The Guardian, and even TIME magazine praised the song. And no one can honestly blame them. The public is in love with the song and we have proof! WFTL has topped the iTunes charts pretty much the whole time the song was released.
Austin can't seem to say out of the public's eye now a days. He's been everywhere doing promo for the song. Capitol FM and Z100 has been spinning the song heavily and nonstop at the top of the hour every hour. We've also noticed that the song has been giving the radio stations a lot more listeners just because of Austin. Mahone set a new record for Capitol FM when he came and gave a tell all interview. He's also been setting Twitter on fire lately. #WFTLLyricVideo has been the number one Trending Topic all day today. Austin and his power!
And the lyric video is so innovative and nothing like we've seen before. The visuals on there are amazing. Austin served us a high quality font that looks to be written in cursive but very elegant and easy on the eyes. The background changes from various color and we even see some shots from the MV itself. What a surprise. We also spotted some shirtless photos too! But anyway the lyric video was perfect and we had the video on all day jamming out to the song. The lyric video racked up 15 MlLLlON view in under 24 hours. That may be a record... we aren't sure.
WFTL on iTunes & Google Play & Amazon NOW! Go PURCHASE.
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Originally posted by Lucky#17
According to Eglė, nothing except for SNL can be "reserved". People can lightly suggest / announce what they'd like / need to promote on, but nothing is official that day until an article is posted. And charts are coming Sunday.
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Mess. So l didn't have to give up The View to Giselle yesterday. Oh well.
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Wait For This Love now discounted to $0.20 EVERYWHERE
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter-producer Austin Mahone has struck a nice deal with iTunes, Amazon, and Google Play services. The deal is not only nice but very affordable. Now just last week Austin released the lead single for his new album. The world has fallen in love with the song and it has went on to smash radio stations clubs TV you name it. He has performed on Ellen, Live! With Kelly & Michael Good morning America, etc.
The song has been selling like hotcakes and reached the #1 spot on iTunes & Amazon and Google Play. Now wait the fun doesn't end there just yet! Hold your horses! Austin had discounted the song on all three off the biggest digital song markets in the world. Austin has personally teamed up with the big three and put the song on discount for the remainder of the week so go and cop the song while you can because the song won't be there long.
Now let this sink in... charts and such come out on Sunday and everyone's numbers will be very surprising at best. Everyone is currently fighting for that number spot. But even so... Austin has a pretty good shot the Top. We are hoping for the Top 3 but we'll settle for the Top 5. He'll even if Austin hits the Top 10 it'll be his highest charting single to date. And maybe even his best selling single to date. With the amount of promo slots and the amount of pushing Austin has from his label we already know that the song is a massive hit.
WFTL only $0.20 on iTunes & Amazon & Google Play. PURCHASE NOW!
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NAWT 20 cents. slay henny!
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damn mess- are those sales even gonna count?
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Billboard's gonna have to create the Mahone Rule
Anyway, writing up the music video for Heartbreak. Then I'll do the album announcement, then I'll work on some actual promo.
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tbh: televised performances should be worth more in the formula than deals+concerts+magazines bc the general public pays more attention to whats on tv than whats on the magazine rack/who got a deal where/who's doing a concert where
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