Ring in the New Year with Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' Announcement!

Hey, y'all! Sorry I haven't posted in a while, been pretty lazy. Hope you all had a wonderful holiday and a Happy New Year, and I hope it was made even BETTER by seeing Lady Gaga's latest announcement about her new album, 'Born This Way!' At midnight EST she released the single release date, the album release date, AND a new picture from SHOWstudio, which could possibly be the album cover! The single for 'Born This Way' will be released on February 13, 2011 (on the day of the Grammy awards) and the album will be released on May 23, 2011. I don't know about you guys, but I CANNOT wait for 'Born This Way!' I am SO excited!

Kira xox

102.7 KIIS FM Jingle Ball Concert Review!

Sorry I forgot to write about this yesterday, but the 102.7 KIIS FM Jingle Ball was AMAZING! Although Bruno Mars was ill and didn't perform and I also missed Selena Gomez *sob,* it was SO fun. Since I won the tickets on Upfront Friday, I was in the TENTH ROW! I don't think I've ever been that close to the stage in a large venue before! We walked in during Travie McCoy's performance, and he was great. After that, there was (unfortunately I don't quite remember the order) DJ Pauly D from the 'Jersey Shore' (who is actually a surprisingly talented DJ), Far East Movement, Enrique Iglesias with a surprise appearance by Pitbull, B.o.B. who also sung later with Hayley Williams for their collaboration single, 'Airplanes' (with an adorable hug from the two at the end), and of course, KATY PERRY! I'm not a fan of Enrique Iglesias, but he put on an exciting performance. During his hit song, 'I Like It,' he (a la Justin Tranter, to me) told all the fans to come running forward towards the mosh pit. It was pretty crazy. I didn't go up there because I didn't want to get pummeled, but I had a lot of fun watching his set, and I loved the surprise cameo by Pitbull! It was quite a good time. Lastly, Katy Perry (the main reason I wanted to go), was AMAZING. She started off singing a Christmas-y version of 'Hot and Cold' while inside of a large golden present, then popped out wearing the cutest little snowman outfit! She then performed 'Teenage Dream,' 'E.T.' (which you may not know since it's not one of her hit singles, but it's a GREAT song), 'Firework,' 'California Gurls,' and a slightly new version of her first hit, 'I Kissed a Girl!' If you're living in Europe, hopefully, you'll get a chance to catch her on the California Dreams tour! Moving on to the last act...Luciana. You may not recognize her name, but she's all over the radio with her new song with Static Revenger, 'I Like That.' Don't get me wrong, I love chick rappers, but I'm sorry, this girl is awful. I never liked the song in the first place, and after she performed 'I Like That,' she performed her new single, 'I'm So Hot,' which basically just sounded like the previous song with different lyrics, talking all about how hot and sexy she is. Personally, I REALLY didn't like it. I sat down through the whole thing. Even NELLY was better. Overall, though, the 102.7 KIIS FM Jingle Ball was a really fun, great show, and I would go again in a heartbeat! Be sure to listen around late September to December 2011 for a chance to win tickets to Jingle Ball 2011!

Kira xox

Vote for my Entry in Lady Antebellum Fans' Lady Hazing Contest!

Hey, my lovely readers! I was wondering if you could do me a HUGE favor! You see, a popular fansite for my favorite band, Lady Antebellum (Lady Antebellum Fans) is having a competition where fans send in their own parodies of Lady Antebellum's songs (Lady Antebellum calls their parodies 'Lady Hazing'). I sent in an entry, and voting opened TODAY! So, if you can, PLEASE vote for my parody, Need Food Now here! Thank you so much!

Kira xox

Watch VH1 Divas Salute the Troops!

That's right, all your favorite VH1 Divas are going to be playing a special concert show to salute all the United States' amazing troops! The show, hosted by the amazing comedian Kathy Griffin, will include some of MY favorite artists, Katy Perry, Sugarland, Paramore, and one of the most amazing girl groups OF ALL TIME, HEART! Unfortunately, I won't be able to watch because I'll be at the Nokia Theatre watching Katy and Hayley live, but YOU can! Watch the show on Sunday at 9/8c on VH1!

Kira xox

Going to the 102.7 KIIS FM Jingle Ball!

Yes, after countless weeks of calling in OVER and OVER, I was FINALLY caller 102 on the way to school and I won two tickets to KIIS FM's JINGLE BALL! Although my mom got a ticket for talking to the woman on the phone while driving, I am still SUPER excited! I'll get to see performances by Katy Perry, Hayley Williams, Bruno Mars, B.o.B., Selena Gomez, and then...some other artists that I don't really care about. Hopefully I'll get a chance to see the Jingle Ball village when I go to pick my tickets up at will call! I can't wait to tell you all about it!

Kira xox

Grammy Nominations!

Sorry I'm a little late writing this, but I hope you all watched the Grammy Nominations Concert on CBS Wednesday! It was AWESOME, with performances by Katy Perry, Bruno Mars, B.o.B, Miranda Lambert, and more! Besides the performances, there were some exciting nominations revealed! You can check out the full list of nominations here. I'm super psyched because both my favorite singer (Lady Gaga) and my favorite band (Lady Antebellum) are nominated for six nominations each! Be sure to check out the 53rd Annual Grammy Awards show on February 13, 2011 at 8 PM ET/PT!

Kira xox

Get a Free Download of the Explicit Version of Lady Gaga's 'The Fame Monster' from Amazon!

Excited for Lady Gaga's new album, 'Born This Way?' Well, while you're waiting, if you don't have Mother Monster's latest album, 'The Fame Monster,' now's your chance to get it, totally free! Here's what you do - log on to Amazon and search for the 'Fame Monster' download page, which is reduced to $1.99 for a limited time. Next, use the Black Friday promotional code which is worth $3 in MP3s and VOILA! You have a free download of the entire 'Fame Monster' album! For more information, check out Gaga Daily. And be sure to go quickly, this is for a limited time only!

Kira xox

Are You Country Strong?

If you are, then I happen to have JUST the album for you! Hopefully you all watched the 44th Annual Country Music Awards (CMAs) on Wednesday (CONGRATS to my favorite band Lady Antebellum for winning Single of the Year AND Vocal Group of the Year!) and saw the country debut of the one and only GWYNETH PALTROW! There's always a little worry about how our favorite actresses will sound when they suddenly start a musical career out of the blue, but she actually sounded AWESOME! She sang the title track from her new movie soundtrack, 'Country Strong,' alongside Vince Gill and rocked it! So, of course, the next morning I automatically went on iTunes and checked out the soundtrack. And GUESS WHAT? Leighton Meester, who stars in the movie as an up-and-coming country star, has a song on the soundtrack as well! It's called 'Words I Couldn't Say' and I LOVE it! There's also some other country names on there like Tim McGraw and Faith Hill! So, if you're into country, check out the 'Country Strong' soundtrack and be sure to catch the movie in theaters January 7th! Catch ya later!

Kira xox

Inspiring Video Premieres from Lady Antebellum and Katy Perry!

Woo-hoo, TWO new videos for you to watch, with a little inspiration to brighten up your day! First up is Lady Antebellum's video for 'Hello World,' which you can watch here. Yes, I know, the fog machine in the middle of the street and Charles' dramatic movements are a bit cheesy, but, I'm not going to lie, it made me tear up towards the end. It shows you what's really important in life. Next, Katy Perry's video for 'Firework,' which you can watch here. I've loved this song ever since I heard it on 'Teenage Dream.' It's got a great tune, for one, and it's just really inspiring. I wish everyone could hear it and learn from it. The video features various stories of what Katy would call "fireworks," I suppose. Just ordinary people who stand up for themselves and realize that they're part of this world, too. There's also lots of dancing and pretty colored fireworks shooting off everywhere. Sounds pretty sweet, huh? If you're feeling down, I suggest you watch these videos! Remember, you're a FIREWORK!

Kira xox

Give These Girls a Chance!

I know everyone either hates the Disney stars or viciously strives to hide the fact that they love them. I can honestly say I don't like Miley, the Jonas Brothers, or Ashley Tisdale, but I have to say, I actually LIKE Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez. I know Demi...um...isn't exactly the best actor. In fact, I MUCH prefer her singing than her acting. Camp Rock and Sonny With a Chance were just...dreadful. Yet, once I actually listened to some of her other songs from her album and everything, I realized she can actually SING. Her songs are catchy, and most of them aren't too sugar-coated. She's really talented and she knows what she's doing. Now, with Selena, it took me a little longer to actually like her. Again, not the best actor, and she doesn't have Demi's voice, either. But what made me really like her was how she treats her fans. There are so many celebrities who don't take five seconds to really appreciate their fans, but she really does. I might even go as far to say she's almost as fan-friendly as Lady Gaga. She could be spending all of her time out shopping at Barney's or partying, but she makes time for her fans, which I think is really important. I don't really have any respect for people who don't really appreciate their fans. And, I don't like her music enough to buy her WHOLE album, but I have to say, I LOVE her newest single, 'A Year Without Rain.' You have to admit, it's REALLY catchy. I've probably displeased most of the people who read my blog by writing this by now, so I'm just going to stop writing now. I will end this post by saying try giving Demi and Selena a chance!

Kira xox

DO YOU WHIP YOUR HAIR?

Whether you do or not, Will's Smith's nine-year-old ambitious daughter, Willow, has finally released her first single, 'Whip My Hair,' on iTunes! I know a lot of people think it's total crap, but this girl is FIERCE! I mean, she's NINE YEARS OLD! So buy it if you...enjoy...whipping you hair? LIKE A BOSS.

Kira xox

Ingrid Michaelson News!

Hey, everyone! Hopefully you've been enjoying Ingrid Michaelson's latest single, 'Parachute,' because the video premiered TODAY! It's pretty cool, although quite hard to understand, not to mention Ingrid looks TOTALLY different. Seriously, you thought she looked different without glasses? This is like...I seriously didn't even RECOGNIZE her for a few seconds. Still, you should definitely check it out here.

Also, if you're lucky enough to be in New York in early December (December 10, 2010 to be more specific), you can NOT miss out on Ingrid's ever-popular fourth-annual HOLIDAY HOP! Tickets are $30 on TicketWeb! Buy 'em quick!

Hope you've gotten your Ingrid fix now! You're welcome!

Kira xox

Sweet New Country Tracks on iTunes!

That's right, partner. This week, if you're feeling country, iTunes is the place to go! First of all, Taylor Swift's last single before her new album, 'Speak Now,' is released, 'Mean,' is out today! It's actually REALLY good, MUCH better than her last single, 'Back to December.' The surprising thing is that it's actually NOT a love song! *dramatic gasp* I think a lot more people will be able to relate to it. Plus, who DOESN'T love sweet little Taylor Swift getting a little more sassy? Come on, this is probably the first one since 'Picture to Burn!' Next, if you don't feel like spending $1.29 (stupid new iTunes prices!) on a Taylor Swift song, you can get a brand new country single, 'My Heart Skips a Beat,' by The Secret Sisters, for FREE! Yes, FREE! It's a very old-style country sounding, I reccomend it! It's only free until next Tuesday, though, so be quick!

Lastly, in other irrelevant news, I just bought two new albums, 'Teenage Dream' by Katy Perry and 'You Love You' by Semi Precious Weapons, and I am LOVING them! They're on replay ALL THE TIME! See you soon!

Kira xox

Vote for the American Music Awards NOW!

It's that time of year again! You can vote NOW for the 2010 American Music Awards here! The AMAs are on November 21st at 8/7c on ABC, so mark your calendars! A few of my favorite artists are nominated, so if you like 'em too, VOTE!

LADY GAGA is nominated for Artist of the Year and Favorite Female Artist in Pop/Rock!

LADY ANTEBELLUM is nominated for Favorite Band, Duo or Group in Pop/Rock, Favorite Band, Duo or Group in Country, Favorite Album in Country, Favorite Artist in Adult Contemporary Music, and T-Mobile Breakthrough Artist!

KATY PERRY is nominated for Favorite Female Artist in Pop/Rock, Favorite Album in Pop/Rock, and Artist of the Year!

CARRIE UNDERWOOD is nominated for Favorite Female Artist in Country and Favorite Album in Country!

GO GO GO! Get voting!

Kira xox

Want to Be the FIRST to Know When Lady Gaga's New Album, 'Born This Way' Will Be Available for Pre-Order?

WELL, Best Buy can help! They have a new feature on the website, where you can just enter in your e-mail address, and you'll be one of the first to know when 'Born This Way' is available for pre-order! SQUEE! BTW, I'm very excited to let you all know that I'll be going to see the Lady herself LIVE at the Monster Ball on March 31st, 2011! I am SO excited! Plus, I'll get to re-wear my Gaga Halloween costume I'm planning for this year! HOORAY! Much happiness shall ensue. See you all later!

Kira xox

Taylor Swift's New Single 'Speak Now,' Available Now on iTunes!

MY BLOG READERS, or at least, the few that I actually HAVE, I am SO SORRY I have been neglecting you! I'm far too lazy and easily distracted! GRAHHH! I didn't even write about Sara Bareilles' NEW ALBUM! WHO AM I?! Anyway, might as well end this laziness streak now! Taylor Swift's new single off her new album, 'Speak Now' (which is ALSO titled 'Speak Now') is available on iTunes NOW! I HIGHLY reccomend it, I think it may be my new favorite Taylor song! Of course, it's the usual fluffy stuff Taylor always writes about, but there's something about it that's kind of unique. I don't know, maybe it's just me. But SEE FOR YOURSELF! Check it out! :)

Kira xox

Love Taylor Swift?

Can't WAIT for her new album? Want to pre-order it? Then help your favorite music blogger out and pre-order it from my Taylor SPEAK NOW shop! The more copies of the album I sell, it'll get me closer to a chance to MEET Taylor! :D So please pre-order a copy, you'll get Taylor Swift's awesome new album out October 25 (and some other cool stuff, too, depending on which package you get!), and you'll know you helped a fan out there struggling for meet and greet opportunities! Ta ta for now!

Kira xox

Is Sky Ferreira YOUR 'Obsession'?

Well, she sure is MY obsession! Speaking of obsessing over things, Sky Ferreira's new single, 'Obsession' was released just this Tuesday, and it has basically been on non-stop replay on my iTunes. In fact, you may have ALREADY heard 'Obsession' on the latest Now That's What I Call Music 35 album, but now you can buy the single instead of having to buy the entire album. Expect a music video soon! By the way, I hope you all watched the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards! Gaga took home EIGHT MOONMEN! WOOT! And bravo to Florence + the Machine's performance, I AM SO PROUD! *teardrop* See you guys later!

Kira xox

My Day at the Sunset Strip Music Festival!

Okay, so I went to the Sunset Strip Music Festival (SSMF) yesterday, and let me say that it was AMAZINGLY fun. It was my first real rock n' roll experience. I got to see Neon Trees, Semi Precious Weapons, AND Slash live!

First, I headed to the east outdoor stage to see Neon Trees. Now, I love them, but I TOTALLY underestimated their genre. I thought they were just pop alternative, but they are SERIOUS rock n' roll. They were so much fun and had SO much energy. The lead singer, Tyler Glenn, is freaking amazing. He's so loud and crazy, he can really put on a great show. I mean, the whole band can, of course, but you know what I mean.

Right after Neon Trees was the band I had been waiting for--Semi Precious Weapons. They were CRAZY. No lie. I was so happy that they played their self-titled track 'Semi Precious Weapons' as their first song. I was freaking screaming the lyrics out. I'm surprised that I didn't lose my voice after the first song! Throughout the rest of the set, Justin Tranter, the lead singer, opened a bottle of champagne and sprayed it all over the audience, stage dove and crowd surfed, changed his clothes on stage, and made out with an audience member! Also, the rest of the band members got pretty wild. The guitarist, Stevy Pyne, was jumping across the stage and hanging from VARIOUS hights. It was insane, to say the least. AND, at the end, Justin decided to tell the audience to jump over the barrier and on to the stage, regardless of what the security said! By the end of the show (where they cut off the speakers, by the way) there were tons of fans on stage. It was such an amazing sight. I thought, wow. THIS is rock n' roll. Unfortunately, the police didn't see it the same way. While I was waiting at the Star 98.7 booth waiting for them to come sign autographs, an employee told us that they might not be able to make it because the police were waiting for them after their show in which they "started a riot". Now, I'm all for obeying the law and everything, but seriously? They started a RIOT? I didn't see anything get destroyed, or burned down, or even any fighting! I mean, if it's okay with the band, then why NOT let the fans come on stage? Oh well. In the end, thankfully, they finally made it to the CD signing. I took a picture with the whole band, and they even signed my bag! Also, I gave my blog link to Stevy, so if you're reading this, well, THANK YOU! You HAVE to see Semi Precious Weapons live. They will not disappoint you!

Lastly, my dad had to see Slash, so we watched what was left of his set after the Semi Precioius Weapons CD signing. Him and his whole band were really fun. Plus, FERGIE came on stage to sing, and she was AMAZING! You wouldn't believe how awesome she sounded. I was also very happy because they played Barracuda, one of my FAVORITE classic rock tunes.

And THAT, my friends, was my day at SSMF. Thank you to Neon Trees, Semi Precious Weapons, and Slash for putting on the greatest rock n' roll shows I have seen yet. Rock on, folks!

Kira xox

Check Out Darrelle London's FIRST EVER Music Video for 'Bad'!

Yes, yet ANOTHER post about Darrelle London. Hey, I'm not the only one...*cough* Perez Hilton *cough* Anywho, Miss London has released her first music video EVER for one of her three singles out now, 'Bad'. It's very whimsical and cutesy! If you enjoy those two adjectives, then why don't you take a gander at it! Yes, I am now overcoming my laziness and actually making the links clickable instead of making you copy and paste them in your address bar. Have fun, and be sure to check out Darrelle's new single, 'Selfish' on iTunes now!

Kira xox