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Tournament: Create a Label 5 | Thank You Retro & Miles.
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So Kid Ink tweeted me yesterday, and Tinashe today. Not all of Selena's opening acts being my new bffs
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Not Tinashe omg, she's AMAZING. I have literally everything she's ever released.
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BBC RADIO 1 INTERVIEW & PERFORMANCE
Taylor Swift was live on BBC Radio for an exclusive interview and acoustic performance of her two latest singles 'Loving The Wrong Way' and 'Swarovski'. Paige Elliot was not present due to her promoting in North America and dealing with some personal events (we're assuming legal things since Paige was attacked by ex husband David Elliot last week). Swift was bubbly and full of personality throughout the interview.
Taylor Swift is here. Congrats on your number one single. It was so deserved.
Thank you and thank you again for playing it. I love that you guys always support my singles. I really appreciate all you do for me.
We finally got notice we can play Swarovski and we're actually going to. Right after you tell us some about that.
Swarovski was a song that I wrote out of anger. The public always think I need a man or you know can't keep one. I hadn't had a boyfriend before the one I have now for about two years. I rarely half the time have a boyfriend, which is shocking. People really need to get a life, right? Anyway yeah. I wrote about how I felt at that time about love. I love fashion and jewelry so I sort of wrote about how that's what I wanted. Not love.
How was it working with Paige? Were you friends before recording the song?
We worked on this song back in like October. And we weren't friends before actually. Her label head talked to mine and we arranged the collaboration. We got in the studio with the song and we really hit it off. She's such a pro at what she does. But when we were in the studio we just had fun. We ate cookies, pizza, chilled with Justin and Eric too. We just had a lot of fun.
We're about to play the song for you now. Go ahead and introduce it...
I'm Taylor Swift and this is my brand new single with Paige Elliot called 'Swarovski'.
Now Taylor that's from the upcoming album. Tell us some about the album.
There's nothing like Swarovski on the album. Actually there's nothing else on the album from what you've heard so far. The album is kind of indie-rock dominated but it definitely has some electro-rock influences in there.
And now you're going to perform two songs for us acoustically.
Just let me get my guitar.
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Rihanna performs w/ Drake at NBA All Stars halftime
Rihanna graced the halftime stage at the NBA All Stars game today, performing a high energy medley of some of her biggest songs. Drake joined Rihanna on stage to perform their iconic collab "What's My Name?" and the crowd reacted to the immense sexual chemistry between the two. The performance was very well received and did wonders for the ratings and Rihanna's promo campaign for her latest single "Model Behavior", which was included on the setlist.
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Only Girl
We Found Love
Model Behavior
What's My Name?
Pain Killer
Umbrella
Rihanna covers VOGUE
Rihanna is on the latest issue of VOGUE which includes a photo shoot of the star and a riveting interview. She talks about her new music, her status as a fashion and music icon, and what she hopes to accomplish with her star power and artistic ability.
"The new music is gritty. It's mean, it's raw, it's real, and it's bossy. I really grabbed the reigns on this album - it was truly my way or no way, which is how it should be at this stage in my career. This is my eighth album, **** being told what to record, what to sing, what to make, what to create. I'm not a product like the other girls. I'm an artist. I can confidently say that I am an artist and I'm doing what I wanna do. Anyways, the music itself is really trap and urban inspired, with flecks of dance and electronic music. Songs like "Truth or Dare" and "Give It 2 Me" are very dance inspired, being produced by RedOne and StarGate respectively. On the other hand, songs like "Machine Gun" and "Model Behavior" are straight, hardcore trap. And of course, a beautiful ballad or two."
"I'm flattered by being coined a music and fashion icon. I think it's remarkable. I love fashion, I love being around fashion, and I really appreciate the craft. It's amazing to see my style trickle down onto the pages of Vogue and the bodies of my peers and other women and men that look up to me. It's power."
"What do I want to accomplish? I want to inspire people, I want to leave a mark on the world, and I want people to remember the name Rihanna."
Rihanna on David Letterman
Rihanna was the guest of the night on David Letterman's show tonight. The star sat down for an interview and later performed her singles "Pain Killer" and "Model Behavior". During the interview, Rihanna discussed her home country Barbados and of course, the new upcoming album.
"I really love being home, I always look forward to. The lifestyle and the atmosphere is just different - everything feels more...organic. Time is slower, life is slower. Every Bajan is just really laid back and chill, it's a refreshing break from the high paced, American life I lead on the daily. But I still love my job more than anything."
"The new album is ****ing boss! I have no problem saying it. It is by far my best album, it's so unlike anything I've ever done. It goes so hard in every region and it's the closest look anyone has gotten into my life. I spit and vomited my feelings onto paper, onto the mic, and in the studio and churned out these ****ing amazing, powerful, impactful, and catchy tracks that I can't even believe it. That's Model Behavior."
Rihanna to release lollipop line, "SugaRih"
Rihanna, in partnership with Mars candy company, is launching her own designer lollipop line. The line, titled "SugarRih" which is a play on the word "sugary", will feature flavors and designs crafted and chosen by Rihanna herself. The first three flavors that will be available for purchase online and in-store are "Lusciously Loud", a cherry flavor, "Daring Diamonds", a dark chocolate/toffee flavor, and "Sell Me Candy", a strawberry and vanilla swirled flavor.
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I just realized we've never had a majorly successful Katy OR Gaga
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I just realized we've never had a majorly successful Katy OR Gaga
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That can change
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I just realized we've never had a majorly successful Katy OR Gaga
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Didn't Katy have a #8 single in CAL3 though?
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AZEALIA BANKS REGAINS CONSCIOUSNESS
The Dramatix and FREE rapper went into unconsciousness yesterday after being hit by a bus and being connected to life support. Reporters say Azealia has just regained consciousness and will continue to promote her single FREE. She did state, however, she wants to take action against the bus driver who hit her. Azealia is expected to go to court next Sunday. While Banks is getting better, she is now in a wheelchair and will be for the next 2 weeks. "I want to get better soon." says Azealia.
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90% OF FREE'S SALES GO TOWARDS THE HELP FOR DISABLED CHILDREN
Azealia Banks has had it rough lately. She just got hit by a bus yesterday and just regained consciousness today. This all happened moments after her song FREE became available for purchase on iTunes. Kindness is abundant in Miss Banks as she just announced she plans to give 90% of FREE's sales to a local home in NYC for disabled children. "I'll make sure you KNOW where it's going. I want to help these kids. After my incident yesterday I feel they need help." To purchase Azealia's new song "FREE" go to iTunes today.
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AZEALIA BANKS AND JUNGLEPUSSY RELEASE FREE REMIX
Uploaded straight to YouTube and iTunes, Azealia Banks released a remix of FREE that includes the hip hop/R&B star Junglepussy. The remix doesn't differ much from the original despite the addition of Junglepussy. However, Azealia did add in a new verse which she recorded straight from the hospital. Despite Azealia's claims to no more beefs/disses, in the remix Azealia claims that "Taylor's ***** is wider than ****ing Alaska." Fans across the world are shocked by the mix and have all downloaded it immediately. This song will also be helping disabled children of New York so be sure to buy it. The reviews so far have been great. Pitchfork claims "Best collab we've heard in YEARS."
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FREE LYRIC VIDEO AND FREE REMIX LYRIC VIDEO UPLOADED TO VEVO
Azealia Banks just uploaded the lyric videos for FREE both the original and the remix. The video for the original features Azealia tweeting her fans while getting her hair done as the lyrics scroll across the screen in a vibrant baby blue. However for the remix video it features behind the scene footage of what looks like an official remix video. While a remix video hasn't been confirmed, it looks like it will end up happening. The remix's lyric video features Junglepussy and Azealia Banks on set with a blonde blow up doll with penises drawn near her mouth and a picture of Alaska taped to her crotch. These lyric videos have received much acclaim and have been featured on an abundance of news programs in the last few hours. Remember to purchase the remix and the original to send money to children in need.
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Paige Elliot on Saturday Night Live
From Saturday
Tonight, Paige Elliot appeared on Saturday Night Live, both for multiple skits and a collaborated performance with Taylor Swift of their joint single "Swarovski". The duo appeared in each of their skits together, sharing around equal screen time and never being seen alone in a different skit. Their skits, each rather short, of course, consisted of one where Taylor played a spy who collected a numerous of aliases and Paige played a delivery woman attempting to deliver packages to each of the identities, causing Taylor to freak out; one where the girls played sisters that rivaled over a man they both were attempting to ask out; and another where the two played each other, acting as extreme caricature imitations of each other during an interview (with guest star Ellen DeGeneres). The episode closed on the two performing their single, "Swarovski", turning to a large set where the two walked down a giant crystal runway as various extras played models on the runway with them (which Taylor and Paige knocked off the stage as they passed by them) or played photographers attempting to take pictures of the two.
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Selena Gomez For ABC
Tonight, Selena Gomez's last week announced ABC concert special will be aired. The superstar told us "I haven't done a TV concert special in a long time so it's always exciting to show mass audiences what you can do and your talents." She also told us that this show was not reflective of her Fool's Paradise World Tour, which will be kicking off tomorrow night in Paris. Speaking of that, all of the available dates are sold out. Selena spoke on her tour success saying "I think my favorite part of the whole fame thing is connecting with a crowd and feeling their energy. I'm truly at my best when the crowd is going crazy and singing along and dancing and having a great time. I feed off of that. It's such a cleansing experience." She performed nine songs. In between, rehearsal clips were featured.
1. Body Language
2. Come & Get It
3. Hit The Drum
4. The Last Time
5. Turn Me On
6. BEST
7. Crown
8. Glow
9. What You See
The specials ratings were through the roof and it got rave reviews.
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So, I'm thinking as a way I can get more involved without becoming overbearing we could have bonus performances. How it'll work is at the beginning of every week, I'll select a certain show to be the bonus performance for every day of that week (i.e. The Talk on Monday, GMA on Tuesday, X Factor of Wednesday, etc.). If your artist is performing on that day, they get a five point bonus. I'll send in the list to someone not in the game so as to make sure that nobody thinks I'm cheating the players that I disagree with or favoring others.
However I don't want to implement this change if you guys think it's stupid or too much. So, does this sound like a good idea?
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So, I'm thinking as a way I can get more involved without becoming overbearing we could have bonus performances. How it'll work is at the beginning of every week, I'll select a certain show to be the bonus performance for every day of that week (i.e. The Talk on Monday, GMA on Tuesday, X Factor of Wednesday, etc.). If your artist is performing on that day, they get a five point bonus. I'll send in the list to someone not in the game so as to make sure that nobody thinks I'm cheating the players that I disagree with or favoring others.
However I don't want to implement this change if you guys think it's stupid or too much. So, does this sound like a good idea?
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As long as it helps Azealia go number one with FREE I'm fine.
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But I thought we got rid of the points system and points were handed out based on chart position (just for purchasing new artists) Unless you mean like 5K extra sales...?
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But I thought we got rid of the points system and points were handed out based on chart position (just for purchasing new artists) Unless you mean like 5K extra sales...?
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Oi, yeah. Sorry, poor wording on my part.
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btw I don't know where I'm performing this week because of the way promo got messed up?
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Oi, yeah. Sorry, poor wording on my part.
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I'm totally here for it then We'll start next week?
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btw I don't know where I'm performing this week because of the way promo got messed up?
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Yeah, that's a messT. I can assure you that next week won't be as messy because nothing's going to change.
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I'm totally here for it then We'll start next week?
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Yes!
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