It was a great year for Pop Music in 2013. DJ Earworm recaps it best and in what is becoming an annual Pop Tradition, the San Francisco-based Mash-up Artist has just unveiled his United State of Pop 2013 Megamix. And he never disappoints! Although a bit less energetic and a bit darker than previous year’s, this is definitely among his best.
The Mix includes Billboard Magazine‘s Year-End Top 25 Songs and this year we have:
Avicii feat. Aloe Blacc – Wake Me Up
Bruno Mars – When I Was Your Man
Capital Cities – Safe & Sound
Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Williams – Get Lucky
Eminem feat. Rihanna – The Monster
Florida Georgia Line feat. Nelly – Cruise
Imagine Dragons – Radioactive
Imagine Dragons – Demons
Jay-Z feat. Justin Timberlake – Holy Grail
Justin Timberlake – Mirrors
Justin Timberlake feat. Jay-Z – Suit & Tie
Katy Perry – Roar
Lady Gaga – Applause
Lorde – Royals
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ray Dalton – Can’t Hold Us
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Wanz – Thrift Shop
Miley Cyrus – Wrecking Ball
Miley Cyrus – We Can’t Stop
OneRepublic – Counting Stars
P!nk feat. Nate Ruess – Just Give Me A Reason
Rihanna – Stay
Robin Thicke feat. Pharrell & T.I. – Blurred Lines
Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin – Don’t You Worry Child
Taylor Swift – I Knew You Were Trouble
Will.I.Am feat. Britney Spears – Scream And Shout
Check it out in full below:
International Megastar Katy Perry descended upon Toronto late Saturday night for a day of Press in support of her number one-selling Disc, PRISM. The Album, released mid-October, has gone on to earn Perry her highest Metacritic Score thus far and also is on-target to becoming her best-selling Disc to-date.
Making an intimate appearance at Little Italy‘s The Mod Club tonight after doing Press out of her Hotel most of the day, Perry chatted with eTalk‘s Tanya Kim before performing an array of new Material and some of her biggest Hits!
Longtime Mr. Will Reader Angela McLean, who sometimes reports for The Magazine tells me, “The show was amazing. It was my first time seeing her live and she was so good. She sang all the fan faves and more. Can’t wait to see her when she comes back in 2014 for her Tour!”.
Fans who waited outside the Venue tell me Perry was super-generous to roll-down the window of her Escalade, signing Autographs and taking Photos with Fans in the cold. Special thanks to Angela for the accompanying Photo!
Perry hinted that her upcoming PRISMATIC Tour will be coming to Canada Summer 2014. Stay tuned for more, Katycats!
(Photo credit: Angela McLean)
Held at Nokia Theater in Los Angeles, the American Music Awards brought-out the biggest names in Music! And when we say big, we mean huge! The likes of Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, One Direction, Rihanna, Lady Antebellum, Justin Timberlake, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Ke$ha, Imagine Dragons and several, several more. Pitbull had the distinction of hosting the Awards this year. Created in 1973 by Dick Clark, the Awards give Music Lovers and the general Public a chance the decide who wins.
Taylor Swift was the night’s big Winner, winning her 14th AMA tonight including the coveted Artist of the Year Award, her third time winning the Title. Earlier in the evening, she won Favourite Album, Country and Favourite Female Artist, Country.
Lady Gaga ft. R. Kelly wowed audiences with a Marilyn Monroe and JFK-inspired rendition of Do What U Want, while Miley Cyrus had the Audience oddly-mesmerized with her Wrecking Ball Performance with a Space Kitten and Lasers projected behind her. On the verge of a Comeback, TLC had Lil Mama join them onstage for a delivery of their Hit Waterfalls. Is this perhaps a sign of things to come? She certainly fits the voided “L” in TLC.
Much of the Talent looked highly presentable, opting for flattering cuts and proper coverage. The Winners on the Carpet included Miley Cyrus who wore a sophisticated white Versus Versace Pantsuit, Katy Perry who looked cute in an Oscar de la Renta Dress with polka dots and roses – veering more and more towards the demure of late, while Swift looked super-cute in a sparkly and leggy gold Julien MacDonald Mini-Dress. A golden-tanned Nicole Richie was stunning in a hip-revealing, white Emilio Pucci Dress, while Lady Gaga was the clear winner in a violet Versace number, arriving on a white costume horse, navigated by scantily clad men.
At the young age of 25, Rihanna had the distinction of winning the first-ever AMA Icon Award, presented to her by her Mother, Monica. The Mother told her celebrated Daughter, “Tonight I applaud and admire you for being so strong, so positive, so humble and so focussed. I mean it’s amazing how you manage to take good from all your experiences.”.
Below are this year’s Winners:
Favorite Male Artist, Pop/Rock
Justin Timberlake
Favorite Female Artist, Soul/R&B
Rihanna
Favorite Album, Country
Taylor Swift/Red
Favorite Album, Rap/Hip-Hop
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis/The Heist
Favorite Artist, Alternative Rock
Imagine Dragons
Favorite Artist, Latin
Marc Anthony
Favorite Album, Pop/Rock
One Direction/Take Me Home
New Artist of the Year
Ariana Grande
Favorite Male Artist, Soul/R&B
Justin Timberlake
Single of the Year
Cruise by Florida Georgia Line, featuring Nelly
Artist of the Year
Taylor Swift
Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Pop/Rock
One Direction
Favorite Male Artist, Country
Luke Bryan
Favorite Female Artist, Country
Taylor Swift
Favorite Artist, Rap/Hip-Hop
Jay Z
Lil Wayne
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
Favorite Album, Soul/R&B
Justin Timberlake/The 20/20 Experience
Favorite Artist, Electronic Dance Music
Avicii
See some of the best Performances from the Evening:
A Great Big World ft. Christina Aguilera – Say Something
Lady Gaga ft. R. Kelly – Do What U Want
Miley Cyrus – Wrecking Ball
Rihanna – Diamonds
Katy Perry – Unconditionally
TLC ft. Lil Mama – Waterfalls
Visit the official American Music Awards Website here.
The Grammy Awards are set to take place Sunday, February 9, 2014.
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She’ll be back in Toronto rather soon for a Q&A sponsored by the VISA Infinite Card, but in advance of that, we finally get to enjoy Katy Perry‘s brand new Video for sublime new Single Unconditionally. Directed by Los Angeles-based Australian Aya Tanimura, the Clip simply is gorgeous winter-magical. The contrast of vibrant flowers on snow and gray hues is stunning and the shattering car is amazing.
Watch the Video for Unconditionally:
If you haven’t yet purchased what is one of this year’s best Pop Albums, PRISM, you can get it here!
(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)
Taking place Sunday, November 3, 3013, the first-ever YouTube Music Awards will take place in New York City at Pier 36! Performers at the star-studded Awards include the likes of Eminem, Lady Gaga, Avicii, M.I.A., Arcade Fire and several more. Funnyman Jason Schwartzman and Musician Reggie Watts will host the Event.
Nominees for six categories were announced earlier today and they include:
Video of the Year:
· Barack Obama vs Mitt Romney – Epic Rap Battles Of History
· Demi Lovato – Heart Attack
· Girls’ Generation – I Got A Boy
· Justin Bieber (feat. Nicki Minaj) – Beauty And A Beat
· Lady Gaga – Applause
· Macklemore & Ryan Lewis (feat. Mary Lambert) – Same Love
· Miley Cyrus – We Can’t Stop
· One Direction – Best Song Ever
· PSY – Gentleman
· Selena Gomez Come & Get It
Artist of the Year
‣ Eminem
‣ Epic Rap Battles of History
‣ Justin Bieber
‣ Katy Perry
‣ Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
‣ Nicki Minaj
‣ One Direction
‣ PSY
‣ Rihanna
‣ Taylor Swift
Response of the Year
‣ Boyce Avenue (feat. Fifth Harmony) – Mirrors
‣ Jayesslee – Gangnam Style
‣ Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix – Radioactive
‣ ThePianoGuys – Titanium/ Pavane
‣ Walk Off the Earth (feat. KRNFX) – IKnew You Were Trouble
YouTube Phenomenon
‣ Diamonds
‣ Gangnam Style
‣ Harlem Shake
‣ I Knew You Were Trouble
‣ Thrift Shop
YouTube Breakthrough
‣ Kendrick Lamar
‣ Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
‣ Naughty Boy
‣ Passenger
‣ Rudimental
Innovation of the Year
‣ Anamanaguchi -ENDLESS FANTASY
‣ Atoms For Peace – Ingenue
‣ Bat For Lashes – Lilies
‣ DeStorm – See Me Standing
‣ Toro Y Moi – Say That
Fans around the World now can vote here!
You can stream a Series of Shows from Seoul, Tokyo, Moscow, London and Rio kicking-off the Awards on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at 5:00 AM EST.
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If you haven’t had a chance to enjoy Katy Perry‘s new Single yet, this is the perfect opportunity! Perry released this Lyric Video for Unconditionally last night, off her new Disc PRISM. Simply in black-and white, Perry has Models Janell Shirtcliff and Erika Linder mouthing her Lyrics. Gorgeous. I cannot wait to see the actual Video as she never disappoints.
It is said the Track was definitely inspired by her relationship with John Mayer even! “I’ll take your bad days with your good/Walk through the storm I would/I do it all because I love you”, she sings.
Together with Universal Music Canada, we’re giving away copies of PRISM, in stores Tuesday, October 22, 2013!
Click here to enter!
(Photo/video credit: Universal Music)
This is one Pop Moment we’ve been waiting on eagerly. Although PRISM is only Katy Perry‘s third Disc, this truly is testament to the quality and timelessness of her brand of Pop Perfection.
Universal Music Canada and Mr. Will Wong are thrilled to give Canadian Readers a chance to win a copy of PRISM, which already boasts a number one Single in international Mega-Hit Roar. Second Single Unconditionally, co-produced by Dr. Luke and Cirkut and co-written with Max Martin already is sounding like it is destined for greatness.
Have you had a chance to preview Snippets of PRISM on iTunes yet? If not, you can do so here! You can hear instantly a growth artistically in Perry in these arena-sized Offerings.
Tracklisting as follows:
1. Roar
2. Legendary Lovers
3. Birthday
4. Walking on Air
5. Unconditionally
6. Dark Horse (featuring Juicy J)
7. This Is How We Do
8. International Smile
9. Ghost
10. Love Me
11. This Moment
12. Double Rainbow
13. By the Grace of God
Official Artwork:
To enter to win, simply click “like” on this Post at Mr. Will Wong on Facebook. Share this Post with your Friends on Facebook and increase your chances of winning. You can also Re-Tweet the below:
http://www.mrwillwong.com/prism @MRWILLW wants us to #win a Copy of #KATYPERRY‘s new Disc #PRISM, in-stores 10/22!
PRISM is in stores Tuesday, October 22, 2013 (Mr. Will‘s Birthday!) and it is available in Standard and Deluxe Editions.
Pre-order a physical copy at Amazon here!
Pre-order it on iTunes here!
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With just over a week till her long-awaited new Disc PRISM hits stores, Katy Perry got us all excited last night with a rendition of Promo Single Walking on Air, a dead-on Homage to the Dance Music of the early ’90s. Her performance even was completely inspired by the Era, complete with flowing silk, wind machine and true-to-the-times Choreography. We’re definitely feeling this and so is Perry, v. clearly.
Watch the amazing Performance below:
You must also check-out Perry‘s rendition of #1 Single ROAR in full-on jungle mode with the Band in adorable animal costumes:
Katy Perry‘s PRISM is in-stores Tuesday, October 22, 2013 (Mr. Will‘s Birthday!)
Pre-order the Deluxe Version here on iTunes!
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Big night in Brooklyn! The Stars of Music were out in full force tonight at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York for the MTV Video Music Awards, with the neighbouring streets being shut down for a huge Red Carpet Spectacle not unlike our v. own MuchMusic Video Awards. Funnyman Jimmy Fallon hosted the festivities.
Marquee names like Robin Thicke, Miley Cyrus, One Direction, Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis and Lady Gaga walked the Carpet, many impressing with their style – some choices wilder than others. Perry scored high points for her Leopard-print Emanuel Ungaro dress adorned with gold butterflies, sporting a Grill in her mouth. Gomez also was a Winner on the Carpet with her daring and revealing Versace dress which proclaimed loud and clear that she’s all grown up now! Gaga meanwhile was understated, sexy and elegant with a black Prabal Gurung dress adorned with a train and bow on her waist.
In addition to ‘NSync reuniting with Justin Timberlake for the first time in several years making headlines, they performed Bye Bye Bye and Girlfriend together with the Pop Megastar, who also won Best Editing (Mirrors) and Best Direction (Suit & Tie). More importantly, top honours of Video of the Year went to Timberlake also for Mirrors, a touching eight-minute Tribute to his Grandparents; his Grandfather had passed away just last November. Watch the ‘NSync Reunion here.
Also garnering importance was Hip-Hop Act Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, who won Best Hip-Hop Video for Can’t Hold Us (ft. Ray Dalton) and also winning with Same Love (ft. Mary Lambert) for Best Video with a Social Message. The Duo performed the latter live before the Audience and were joined on-stage in a surprise performance from Oscar and Grammy Winner Jennifer Hudson.
Lady Gaga kicked-off the night with a band as we saw her transform through her several evolutions via wigs during her Performance of new Single, Applause. An impressed Macklemore was seen admiring her Performance greatly nodding his head in awe. Watch her performance here.
Miley Cyrus also caught our attentions in a revealing Teddy Bear Bodysuit with giant dancing Teddy Bears on-stage, performing her Summer Hit We Can’t Stop. She then was joined on-stage by red-hot Robin Thicke who performed both Blurred Lines and latest Single Give it 2 U. Jaws dropped as she Twerked before the Audience with her tongue sticking out! Watch the Performance here.
Bruno Mars gets high points for electrifying the Audience with a stirring Prince-inspired rendition of latest Single, Gorilla as green lasers filled the Arena.
Katy Perry after much hype, capped-off the night performing latest Single Roar from underneath the Brooklyn Bridge dressed in a Michelle Rodriguez/Girlfight-inspired outfit in a Boxing Ring. A grand Affair indeed! Watch her Performance here.
Other big Winners tonight include Selena Gomez winning Best Pop Video for Come & Get It and also her Friend Taylor Swift for Best Female Pop Video with I Knew You Were Trouble. Newcomer Austin Mahone also was named Artist to Watch.
More Red Carpet Photos here at Zimbio!
Complete Winners List here!
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Just in-time for the MTV VMAs tomorrow night in New York, Katy Perry gives us a tease of more new material from her upcoming third Disc, PRISM. This time around though, Perry is letting the General Public decide what they want as her second Single, a Follow-up to her amazing ROAR, which already has topped the Canadian Hot 100 and debuted at number two on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100.
First up is Dark Horse, which is a little more what she was hinting it in revealing earlier this year she’d be going darker on this Album:
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Next is Walking on Air, which I prefer a bit more, heavy on the ’90s Eurodance Craze:
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You can help Perry decide by Tweeting either of the following: #WALKINGONAIRNOW or #DARKHORSENOW. The one to get more Tweets obviously will be the next Single to see a release!
PRISM hits stores on October 22, 2013.
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