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Tournament: Create a Label 6: Done, But Not Forgotten. #RIP
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Omg I completely forgot about Becky
Even Ina got more promo than her
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Thanks.
That's fine. I'll pull a Kelly Clarkson and move 97 - 1.
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Okay I made a big decision. this week is just like i said in the other thread, a way for Azealia to release a single and say "hey ******s"
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What?! News
Bonnie McKee leaves Epic, signs with Sphinx Records
by Jocelyn Clearwater
Pop Icon Bonnie McKee has parted ways with former labels Epic Records and Kemosabe Records due to creative differences and signed with up-and-coming independent label Sphinx Records, sources have told us.
The American Girl singer has written chart-toppers with many of today's biggest stars, including Katy Perry, Britney Spears, Kesha and Rita Ora.
Sources claim that McKee was able to buy her way out of her contracts with Epic Records and Kemosabe Records for US $10 million, which included the rightful ownership over all of her written and recorded material for her as yet untitled second studio album, slated to be released sometime in 2014 now through Sphinx Records.
McKee is yet to publicly announce her departure from Epic Records and Kemosabe Records, but you're the first to hear it at What?! News.
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Capital FM Interview
American sensation Taylor Swift has been in the United Kingdom this week doing global promotion for her song that she features on for raging alcoholic Paige Elliot. The Amon Tobin produced track has become quite the song for the two girls, becoming a commercial success as well a success among critics. Swift has professed her gratitude for the single but we've heard little to nothing from Paige Elliot about the single. Perhaps she was a bit too under the influence to join Swift at the studio as she was schedueled to?
Despite that Taylor covered for Paige, promoting the song on her own, talking about the track along with her other projects, and her recently rocky relationship with Brendon Urie and friendship with Paige Elliot. Swift also talked about her recent tweets with Namie Amuro as well. Swift also gave an explanation of why Elliot was no present at the studio. We think you'll want to hear it.
Taylor Swift is with us. And the song you just heard was a song she features on called 'Psycho'. You're here. Tell us some about the song? It's quite different sounding itsn't it?
The song is very experimental. I've never did anything like it in my career for sure. When Paige and I wrote it we didn't really want it to sound like anything either of us have did before. So we called up Tobin who's the sweetest guy ever and got him to come in the studio and translate it from the stripped acoustic version we'd written to a full on glitch hop piece.
How hard was the song to write?
Not hard at all. The hardest part had to be ddefinitely choosing what version of the song we anted to release. We wrote about five different versions of the song, each having different lyrics to the instrumental and more. That was definitely the hardest part. Everything else was really quick.
Speaking of Paige where is she?
Your guess is as good as mine. Hopefully she's not in the back of a cap drinking.
There seems to be some tension between you two? Are you guys fine?
We're really good.
We've recently learned that you split from boyfriend Brendn Urie. Is there anything you can tell us about that?
We aren't together anymore and I don't think we'll ever be. I love him dearly still though. He's still my best friend and what we had together was something I'll never forget. I'll always be there for him and I'm proud of what we made but sometimes things aren't just meant to work out, you know?
What is going on with you and Namie Amuro?
She's freaking amazing, right? Anyways we're just really good friends. We met at one of her concerts a few weeks ago where she did absolutely amazing. It's a blessing to see her live. But yeah, we've been going out to clubs and stuff in Japan, just getting down.
That new album of yours is coming out soon. Can you give us a timeframe?
Sometime in July you'll get it. I don't want you to get too comfortable yet.
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Very Official. News
Bonnie McKee signs new contract with Sphinx Records
by Casey Monroe
Today Bonnie McKee confirmed rumours that she had left her former labels Epic Records and Kemosabe Records and signed with independent label Sphinx Records.
McKee posted a brief video message on her YouTube channel. The American Girl singer claimed that she is "very excited" about the change and that she had a "conflicting creative vision" to her former labels Epic and Kemosabe.
McKee bought her way out of her contracts with Epic Records and Kemosabe Records for US $10 million, which included the rightful ownership over all of her written and recorded material for her as yet untitled second studio album, slated to be released sometime in 2014 now through Sphinx Records.
Sphinx Records are a new up-and-coming label but McKee claims that isn't a problem for her. According to McKee, it's "actually the reason that [she] reached out to them, [she] wanted to show support for a new label like [she] wish[ed] [she'd] received when [she] was an up-and-coming singer."
McKee also confirmed a new single is imminent, and it's sure to put a smile on her fans' faces.
"I have a new single coming out soon, called "Smile". I decided that "S*L*A*Y" wasn't going to work out, but it might still be on the album, I don't know. I've been working on tons of new music that I can't wait for my fans to hear!" McKee boasted on YouTube earlier today.
Although no date was given for the new single, it's believed that McKee's new label Sphinx Records are eager to get "Smile" sent to radios very soon, perhaps as early as the end of the week.
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Paige Elliot to Join AA
After a supposed alcohol-fueled rampage made by actress/singer Paige Elliot last night, she was seen being dragged across a night club parking lot by her good friend and fellow singer Taylor Swift. The event led to a total internet takeover, with a video of the event going viral within a half hour of its initial leak. Reports made by Swift along with Elliot's younger sister Angel Brooklyn and various witnesses claim that both Elliot and Swift had been drinking, while Elliot had the most to drink, leading to drunken actions such as insulting Swift along with various others, which caused the incident to occur.
Said actions were finally spoken about by Elliot tonight, who made a public announcement about her alcoholism and bad actions made, along with the state of her relationship with Swift. The actress, 24, who had kept her public view hidden from people after last night, dropped any charges made against Swift for the event, which was officially ruled as assault by local police. After spending a majority of the day in her New York apartment, according to Brooklyn, Elliot then decided it was time to do something about her habit of constant drinking. Also according to Brooklyn, Elliot's current actions were suggested by Swift in the first place, with Elliot reluctantly agreeing with support from Brooklyn and other various friends.
"I've always thought things like alcoholics anonymous were ********," Elliot stated during her public announcement. "I always thought support groups like that were childish. Sure, people have their vices, but I'd rather go talk to personal friends, like my sister or Taylor, who is like a sister to me anyway, than open up about it to some circle of fourty-something losers going through a midlife crisis and trying to not drink their way through it. But, after extreme urging made by Taylor and others, I decided it's time I do something about my drinking habit. I'm joining AA, and I'm going to stick with it. My main goal is to stop drinking as much as I do, even though I enjoy it, and I hope it will come to a point where I can drink casually without it becoming a problem like it has. I want to get better. However, I don't think it's fair for me to make this all about me. I think this is about others that I have affected through my drinking problems, including the singer Namie Amuro, who I said hurtful things about, and Taylor, and my boyfrie-- er, I mean, so many others... I don't ever want to put any of them in positions I put them in last night, among many other times. I want to make sure everyone is safe and comfortable around me, because I love all of these people and I don't ever want to be such a wreck around them. To all of them, I'm sorry for what I've done, and I hope I can get better by joining AA. Wish me luck."
Several media outlets began to slam Elliot for her drinking, accusing her of lying about joining AA simply to give the world the image that she was going to be getting help when she would possibly be returning to drinking. However, Brooklyn came up to her sister's defense, speaking out to specific media outlets and claiming Elliot actually was joining AA a minimum of twice a week. She also stated that her entire family, including Elliot's estranged mother, were supportive of the decision for her and were happy she made it.
Despite her major part in causing Elliot to join alcoholics anonymous, Swift refused to give any comment on the matter.
Does Paige Elliot really need to go to alcoholics anonymous? Will she stick with it? Continue to check for more news!
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I wanna do this. Can I join?
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Namie Amuro Appears On The Wendy Williams Show
Sits Down For An interview & Performs Sweet Kisses
Namie Amuro makes her guest appearance this Thursday Afternoon on popular radio host and talk show host, Wendy Williams show! During her appearance on the show her and Wendy caught up on somethings as Wendy explained to the crowd Namie's current status as she had her hiatus, created a sub label, released a single, departed from pepsi etc. During the interview segment Namie got to talk about her single Sweet Kisses and just a bit on her future musical plans ! Wendy also got to some Juicy scoops from Namie as they talked about celebrities. Below's A summary of the interviews transcript.
Wendy: It's been FOR-EVER since you've came on my show I mean the last time I can remember you were here you were promoting for first album still, the single was La Love, La Feeling, La something girl *laughs*. Now that you're back you have a new single out tell us about that!
Namie: *Light chuckle* Actually the single title you're looking for is "La La La" and actually last time I was here was to promote my single Ballerina but don't over work your writers to hard tryna remember it *laughs*. But yea I have a new single currently out it's called "Sweet Kisses" and I worked on it with Dr.Luke and even co-wrote some of the lyrics for the first time! Ummm to me the song is kind of an tongue in cheek Women Empowerment anthem because although the songs main point is about controlling boys and playing them it's also at the same time condoning that ditsy valley girl all boys think women are and or want to be, I look at you for some inspiration of this....on what I man doesn't want of course. The song's very bubble gum pop meets Hey Mickey and my whole ascetic around it concept wise is 60's realness mostly and or dominatrix style in control! It goes either way depending on my mood that day
Wendy: So now that you have a single out, just to remind people because most probably have forgotten about you, what's next? Is there an album in the making which I've heard, any artist you've worked and or want to work with. You know give us the scoop!
Namie: Generous but it's okay my Itunes banner is a neat enough reminder to music shoppers every where, also that #1 spot on various charts help as well. Well as everyones probably learned by now i've been referring to this single as a Buzz single because to me this isn't my full return, this isn't me at my 100% this is just me setting up the foundation for my true return, saving the best for last. Yes I'am currently working on a 2nd album which I have been since the moment Ballerina promotions ended and right now we're in the process of figuring which songs are good for now and later, whether I'm talking about track list wise or singles wise is up to you to decided *giggles*. I wont really go into detail because well,,, this just isn't the show or interview to do so, moving on artist I've worked with and or want to with ummm well I've collaborated with a few artist over these past few months during my break some songs for me some for them I really got the opportunity to go out a comfort zone and try new things, some artist that catch my eye are definitely the royal Ms.Spears, one collab and we can't stop talking about when out next one will be! Azealia Banks has caught my eye since I've been wanting to try a rap collab for a while with someone and OH MY GOD the one artist I'm dying to collab with is Taylor Swift, we've hung around lately alot, she's a flawless person and we've been in the studio but most of the time we're just there fooling around making little diss tracks and parodies, we could make a few albums off of the amount of stuff we've made for fun!"
Wendy: Now Girl you know the only reason people are tune in is for that juicy gossip and not your 5-minute career so tell us the scoop about you and Elliot Paige, media outlets have been BLOWING up with you two
Namie: I forget this is broadcasted on T.V. sometimes cause I'm used to you behind a radio station and I didn't think such graphic images could be shown on T.v. but I guess times are changing. *sighs* There's not much to say, think, or care about Elliot Paige really I mean I'm friendly to all the celebrities I meet in my line of work and try to be as open arms as possible but you know some people need a little more than others and we're not talking botox or pills here of course. I only have time for those who have time for me and well she said what she said and so did I and at the end of the day I can live my own life meanwhile she has to wait for someone to click on action for her to start living. Next ques....oops looks like my screentime's up well bye
.....Unfortunately Namie did not go through with a Performance on the show stating technical difficulties with Wendy's Budget and Ratings kept her from caring to perform .
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If somebody is up in 2 hours when the thread hits #1 can they screenshot the page? Just incase it's dethroned by the time I wake up.
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Beyonce, Kanye West & Jay-Z Perform at Glastonbury
After doing the OPENAIR festival and the Summerfest a few days ago, Beyonce, Kanye West & Jay-Z travelled all the way to the UK to perform at Glastonbury, as part of the promotional concerts for their promotion of their new single 'On Hold'.
For this performance, Beyonce wore a red leotard with a black leather jacket over it and black boots while Kanye wore a colorful tuxedo and Jay-Z wore an american flag shirt with jeans.
The concert opened with a performance of the Kanye West Remix of 'Drunk In Love'. Beyonce and Jay performed the regular part while Kanye suddenly arrived on stage and sang the remix.
The show then went on with a simplistic performance of Part II (On The Run) which was only performed by Jay-Z and Bey.
Beyonce performed Drunk In Love, Crazy In Love, Deja Vu, Halo, Pretty Hurts in a medley with XO while Jay-Z performed Picasso Baby, Tom Ford, Part II(On the Run) and Holy Grail and finally Kanye West performed Blood on the Leaves, Bound 2, Monster and On Sight before all three performed their latest single 'On Hold'.
Setlist
Beyonce
Drunk In Love
Crazy In Love/Deja Vu
Pretty Hurts/XO
Halo
Jay-Z
Part II (On The Run)
Picasso Baby
Tom Ford
Holy Grail
Kanye West
Blood on the leaves
Bound 2
Monster
On sight
Beyonce, Jay-Z & Kanye West
On Hold
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If somebody is up in 2 hours when the thread hits #1 can they screenshot the page? Just incase it's dethroned by the time I wake up.
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I think I'll be online I'll screen cap it
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Wait are the charts worldwide? Not just US?? Okay, tomorrow I have to do a **** load of articles
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One Day till the first official Chart of the season
Pretty sure Namie isn't gonna get that Top 5 smash this week, which is okay
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Beyonce Performs on TRL
Beyonce appeared on MTV's hit tv show TRL to perform her latest single 'On Hold'. The times square performance was viewed by thousands while the show was aired live on MTV and watched by millions.
Beyonce wore a purple catsuit covered in glitter with a 'B' headdress and christian louboutin heels. The choreography was amazing and looked practiced really well. Beyonce performed the solo version of the song since Jay-Z and Kanye West were still in the UK promoting the single.A video of the performance can now be watched online on Beyonce' Vevo account.
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Katy Perry's X-Factor UK Comeback
Katy went under intense media backlash when she last performed on X-Factor UK. The vocals were pitchy and the performance was cringey. When Katy stopped by the X-Factor studios this week she redeemed her self.
The stage was simple. The backdrop was waves crashing on the sand. She sat on a stool center stage in a blue pinstriped tight dress, with acoustic guitar on her lap. She donned a black curly bob. She performed a beautiful acoustic rendition of her new single 'Baby Girl (I'm Yours)'. With no gimmicks at all, and just her powerful stadium quality voice on full display, there was virtually nothing to pick at about the performance. She got off the stool and controlled the stage throughout the song, strumming passionately and belting high notes that pop rivals wish they could reach.
This performance is sure to win back some UK fans that were turned off by her performance last time she was on the show.
It was a fresh change of pace from her American Idol performance earlier this week, which caused quite a stir on the other side of the pond. The clip, which has already garnered over 10 million views, features Katy topless simulating sex on stage.
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One Day till the first official Chart of the season
Pretty sure Namie isn't gonna get that Top 5 smash this week, which is okay
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The chart comes on Sunday.
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The chart comes on Sunday.
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I literally keeping thinking today is Saturday
Nsnsjdkd only one day since high school graduation and I'm already flopping
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Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj Bring the House Down on Dancing with the Stars
Music mega-stars Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj brought intense choreography, pitch-perfect vocals, and Emoji bikinis on to Dancing with the Stars this week.
The stage was set up in the Katy Perry style we all know and love. Filled with over the top charm, giant iPhone 5Ks were set up on either side of the stage, and popular Emoji shaped balloons floated in the air and over the audience. When the lights come on, you hear Siri say "Slide to unlock" and the iPhone screens slide and reveal Katy and Nicki Minaj standing in each one.
They both wore a high tech bra, with special led fibers running threw the padding to create a changeable display on the surface. Throughout the performance the bras changed from different popular Emojis to go with the song's lyrics. The outfit just wouldn't be complete without the "Slide to Unlock" logo on the panties.
Nicki and Katy both danced throughout the majority of the song, but it didn't seem to have an effect on either of their powerful voices.
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