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Tournament: Create a Label 7 | Taylor/Zenny at #1
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It should all count the same, as long as it's related to promoting what you have out.
Like....all you're doing is typing a fake title. If performing on a show was more, then everyone would just edit all their titles. Promotion is promotion.
If we're being realistic then half of y'all shouldn't be performing on every single Late Night show every week to begin with.
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Award Shows > Late Night Shows > Radio Shows > Magazines.
ln that order.
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tbh i feel like we should have some paid promo slots- at least award shows. cuz like every promo list is just gonna have 3/4 of the same stuff so there won't be any edge over anyone- at least minimal. but of course it would be made so that everyone won't get an excess of it & that it would still be possible to top those with slots.
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If performing anywhere is worth more, then everyone is just gonna perform there's and there's never gonna be any originality or people trying new promotion. Why do y'all want people performing at the same 5 places every week? Like what sense does it make for y'all to sit here and say something should be worth more, and expect everyone not to use that?
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tbh i feel like we should have some paid promo slots- at least award shows. cuz like every promo list is just gonna have 3/4 of the same stuff so there won't be any edge over anyone- at least minimal. but of course it would be made so that everyone won't get an excess of it & that it would still be possible to top those with slots.
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When paid promo did exist all that happened was just the same 3 people running into the thread to get all the spots, and reserve spots for their friends who weren't online unfairly. It was a dumb idea, and the someone shouldn't lose a hard earned spot because someone ran to thread and put 'I wanna buy___'. & the hosts never even kept track of the points people had, so basically people who didn't actually have points or enough points got spots and charted ahead of people who worked hard when they were technically not even allowed to buy those spots.
Just my .
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whew cant wait till the chart comes this week. i really need to get out of almost bankruptcy
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Weren't one of those "same 3 people" who ran ahead to snatch promo spots without ever complaining?
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TAYLOR ON NHK SONGS
Taylor Swift’s career has been on an upward spiral ever since the release of her album ‘All At Once’. The singer-songwriter has cultivated her career to new nights ever since the release of her fifth studio album, scoring a total of eight number one singles since then and twelve top three singles. Those hits include some of the most defining songs in pop music in comparison to her contemporaries (Swarovski, Loving The Wrong Way, Time After Time, Gunshots, Loverboy and more). These defining songs will appear on the songstress’ first ever compilation album, compilation album which is the singer’s greatest hits album which will catalogue these songs and a few others in the past, along with some new material recorded exclusively for the album. Before her departure from South Korea to attend and perform at friend Justin Bieber’s album party, the singer filmed an interview along with three performances for a television special called NHK songs. The singer announced she would be back next week to perform nine songs instead of three.
The interview addressed numerous things including her brand new greatest hits album entitled ‘Yours: The Greatest Hits’, her upcoming or rumored to be upcoming single ’Too Good to Love’, how her label mates are doing (this includes NHK trying to get some juice on when we’re getting new Eric Saade music), and how her love life is going now that she and male model ex boyfriend Simon Nessman are doing. The singer-songwriter would then follow up the interview with performances of some of her biggest hits. This includes her current single ‘Style’, new track 'Bleed’, and she even surprised the audience by singing the successful album track in Japan called ‘All At Once’ from the same titled album.
She would walk out on stage for interview and performances in one outfit, an outfit that was classy yet had a hint of sexiness to it. The ensemble consisted of a black crop top and a patterned white skirt with a pair of heels with straps over the top of her feet. She was welcomed to the studio where she greeted the hosts off camera, the interview starting immediately as soon as she was introduced to the program. Swift was all smiles as the interview began.
“Taylor Swift is with us. Tell us some about your Greatest Hits album. What is the new stuff going to sound like for example?”
“It’s my first ever greatest hits album so I’m really excited about that. It’s going to be really fun to go out on tour and places and sing some of my olds hits for the first time in awhile. That’s definitely going to be really cool. The material on the album is going to be pretty various and all over the place. Sort of how the sound of every album has been. I’ve also added a song or two on the record since the album went up for pre-order that sounds really newish. That’s right by the way, I’m still in the studio recording songs that may or may not be added to the track list before it’s release next week. But yeah each song on the record is reminiscent of a past record. Like there’s even a country song on there with a folk slash alternative one too.”
“How do you feel about the title people give greatest hits records. Some slander it.”
“Greatest hits records are often seen as a waste of money or the best type of record. Because you know usually the case with albums is you’ll have some amazing singles but the rest of the album be pretty bad, I guess people who think that, think that greatest hits records are a good thing. But on the other hand people who dislike greatest hits album think it’s a waste of money and that they’re just a scam or piece of scrap that the label and artist are feeding you just for you to spend money that you’ve spent buying the other albums. I’ve decided to do neither. Instead I included a bunch of new material, basically an entire new album along with some DVD stuff for the fans. Stuff I think they’ll really really really really adore. I can’t wait and I’m so excited to share it with them.”
“It’s rumored that you’re new single is ‘Too Good To Lose’ after ‘Style’. Can you confirm this true and if so when will it be released?”
“I think it was pretty obvious from day one when the fans heard and saw the track on Justin’s album and it on my track list that it was going to be a single so I can say now that it is a single. But I can also say that there’s three different versions of the song on my album. There’s the original, a piano version, and a raw demo version of us just playing it on our guitars and singing it in the booth for the time, completely unedited and live. As for when it’ll be released I can’t quite say as I myself do not know right now.”
“We know that you have some label mates at Tigerlily Recordings right now readying to release stuff. What’s going on over there? How is Eric Saade doing and when if you can tell us can we expect some new stuff from him?”
“They’re doing really good. I talked to all of them at a meeting with the label last week and they all seem pretty happy with where they were. Sky was really excited about the songs she has coming up with other artists and Eric is finally putting the final touches on his record for the last and final time. He’ll be back within the next month or so. Promise. The stuff he’s recorded is simply stunning along with some of the new tracks he’s done in the past few weeks. That was the reason for the push backs. The label wanted him to record more. He’d only had ten songs initially to be released on the album but the label heard it and they were so amazed by it, they wanted more tracks. Because if not, they were going to release every song on the record and the fans would be really pissed.”
“Can you tell us what his stuff sounds like?”
“I can give you a little teaser of it verbally. It’s very 70s pop meets R&B. It’s really some refreshing almost innovative. It’ll sound really fresh with what is out there. There’s also a hint of goth pop too. I believe that’s what his lead single is. It’s really haunting. I can’t wait for everyone to hear what he’s been working on. I’m so proud of him for making the record I believe of his career. And more importantly taking his time on it.”
“Your love life seems to be very active. You’re not a single lady. How is it?”
“It’s actually really refreshing yet kind of melancholy at the same time. It’s weird not having anyone at night to talk to and fall asleep with but at the same time it’s nice not having to worry about when I’m going to see someone again, when I’ll be able to have a night off. All that. But I still do call Simon every night and we do talk like nothing’s changed. But we understand the borders that have been set out so, yeah. We’re both moving on too so everything is really going better than some of you think.”
Taylor would then proceed to perform the three songs she decided to perform not only from fan votes but from a special person whom she could not name wanted her to perform. Swift’s current and brand new single ‘Style’ is out now. Her greatest hits album entitled ‘Yours: The Greatest Hits’ will be out in store next week. Make sure to get your copy of it!
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What's the chart week again? Saturday to Friday? So when to charts come?
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Why not ban award shows? Like if that's the case, I would perform on 20 award shows this week to be number one.
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Selena Gomez For ELLE
Selena Gomez sat down with Elle magazine recently to discuss life, love & the big changes in her career.
LOVE
Elle: So as someone who has been in multiple serious relationships, what can you say those relationships taught you?
Selena: Ahh, where to start. They taught me to love yourself first. They taught to give just as much as you take. They taught me to not tolerate not being treated with respect and to not try to accommodate anyone who is not trying to accommodate me.
Elle: What do you mean by that?
Selena: I mean.. don’t change for someone who isn’t willing to change for you. Don’t push yourself into things that you’re not ready for.
Elle: That’s wise. Those were all pretty negative. Have your past relationships taught you anything positive?
Selena: Of course. They taught me what it felt like to be in love. Or at least think I was in love. They taught me that love is unconditional. They taught me how to build genuine relationships with people
Elle: So what about now… are you in a relationship now?
Selena: I’m hangin’ out.
Elle: What does that mean?
Selena: That means… I’m just having fun. Not committing to anything. Not doing to anything serious. Just having fun.
Elle: Do you see yourself in a relationship soon?
Selena: I’m not opposed too it. It’s just a matter of when the right situation comes along. So until then, it’s just fun, fun, fun.
Elle: What about marriage? Do you ever see yourself getting married?
Selena: Maybe. I honestly don’t see it as the end-all-be-all. But I’m a girl. So of course, I would love to get married one day. But as the same time, I’m only 21 years old. There’s plenty of time for that.
LIFE
Elle: So in a way, you sort of exiled yourself to Paris. You were living there for a few months right?
Selena: Yes. I didn’t exile myself! It was just a change of pace.
Elle: What was it like living in Paris?
Selena: Amazing. The culture there is just so next level. The atmosphere and energy there is really beautiful. I loved constantly being surrounded by fashion, art, music, and just so many tasteful things. And people who were interested in it.
Elle: Is that where you met Karl Lagerfeld?
Selena: It is! I met so many amazing people there. I honestly did. While I was taking a break from the whole “industry” scene, I was still going to more private events. Dinners, fundraisers, brunches, art galleries, fashion shows and things of that nature.
Elle: So you really immersed yourself into Parisian culture?
Selena: I did. And there’s so much to do. So much to see. I loved every moment.
Elle: So you haven’t made it a secret that your trip to Paris sort of was serving as a remedy to all the chaos in life. How do you feel now?
Selena: Well I wouldn’t exactly call my life chaos. But it did get boring. When you’re constantly doing the same thing and seeing the same people, of course it’d get boring. For anyone. So my time in Paris was really just a break and a change of pace. We all need to do things to make sure our lives stay interesting and fulfilled.
Elle: So if your life interesting and fulfilled?
Selena: It so is. I feel very at solace. I was actually thinking of naming my next album ‘Solace’. But that was before I had even recorded anything.
Elle: So do you have a title for your next LP?
Selena: I actually don’t!
Elle: Do you have a time frame for the album?
Selena: Definitely in 2015, but that’s all I know for sure. Could be anywhere from February to October. It all depends. And I’m not even 100% done. I still have a few things to do.
Elle: Like?
Selena: Choosing between a few possible coves and picking the title. I have a ton of tracks recorded, though. So that part is pretty much done.
Elle: This is the longest time you’ve ever waited before album releases, and longer than any of your peers too. What inspired this wait?
Selena: Well. Multiple things. For one, I was on a break. Second, I’m still doing stuff for Fool’s Paradise. And earlier this year, I didn’t even have plans of releasing. So I’ve really been taking my time and not rushing myself to do anything. Doing every thing on my own terms. And I think it’ll be worth it when the album finally comes out.
CAREER
Elle: So, some big things have recently been announced for you. Let’s start with you becoming the face and brand ambassador of Chanel.
Selena: Oh my god, I think that’s one of the highlights of my career.
Elle: How did that come about?
Selena: Me and Karl Lagerfeld were both at a brunch and I went over and introduced myself and we really hit it off. So we talked for a while and then the next morning, he called me and asked me to come down to the offices and next thing you know, I’m the face of Chanel!
Elle: It happened just like that?
Selena: There really was no big negotiation or plan. No fights over money or anything. Because let’s be serious when you have someone like Karl Lagerfeld personally asking you to be the face of Chanel, what more is there to say?
Elle: You also have been added to Board of Directors for Dash Nation, were you at all involved with the partnership with Roc Nation?
Selena: To an extent. Kim, and the other big members of the label definitely consulted with me over it. It was officially done before I was made Director.
Elle: Seems like a lot is on your plate.
Selena: It is a lot of responsibility but I don’t think it’s anything I can’t handle. I’m excited about all of this.
You can read the rest of Selena's interview when the copy hits stands tomorrow.
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Giselle I'm so glad you used that cover of Elle Selena was on. The other is hideous.
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mams;;d'nals' BITCH Selena has been saying this for months and y'all are just now catching on? That's why I barely play. Everybody does the same **** and it's lame.
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d; please don't come in and quote my post with lies and when it wasn't directed to you. Thanks.
Egle make sure you remember the people who come to the thread to only get involved in drama every season.
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But when you think about it, it's kinda hard to promote your artists any other way. At least for the girls who aint creative. I've been trying my best for a good season or two now to do some creative promotion, striking deals, and cute little packing for my albums that would convince the consumers in the CAL world to buy Taylor's music. (A true TS 1989 Polaroid packs tea). But at least with my performances I'm doing promotion on some of the less used ones and trying to be some what original and innovative.
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Always doing the most.
Lemme go back to my writing session. Mistress of the Dark is coming.
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mams;;d'nals' BITCH Selena has been saying this for months and y'all are just now catching on? That's why I barely play. Everybody does the same **** and it's lame.
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flf; I've been saying this since CAL6.
Let's take a recap,
Who was the one who discontinued paid promotion?
Who was the one that ENCOURAGED people to perform in different places + gave a list of places to perform at all over the globe?
Why these girls don't like to switch things up is beyond me, but I've always been a supporter of keeping things different and fresh.
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I've always felt that the award show promo should all correlate & everyone should have their performances/promo/award wins around the same time. Isn't that what iHype did with the Grammys last season?
It's weird to have one person performing at a random award show
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I wonder how some of you would do if there was a ban on talk/talent shows.
LEGEND would be alright.
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