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Natalia brings you the latest news on Adele’s interview with Anderson Cooper, Kristen Bell’s interview on Ellen is auto tuned, Ladyhawke’s latest music video and much more!
Natalia discusses what’s new with Pharrell Williams and her thoughts on Karl Lagerfeld’s mean comments towards Adele’s weight. She also shows a roster of animals behaving like humans and, wait until you see the new size of coffee available at Starbucks!
Natalia dishes the latest news on the Juno Awards nominees, the upcoming Spiderman 3D film starring Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield and is Katy Perry hooking up with Tim Tebow? Watch today’s episode to find out.
When The Kooks are in the studio they’re focused and most importantly, sober. Watch Hugh and Luke explain their reasoning below.
The Kooks released a new album called “Junk of the Heart,” and you would think Hugh and Luke would be very excited about it. Well, they seemed rather indifferent to be honest. We spoke about that and why they don’t care about critics.
Natalia dishes the latest in entertainment news on Joan Rivers, Lana Del Rey and a brand new trailer for the movie Hunger Games.
Natalia talks about how Snooki might be pregnant, Nicolas Cage’s Cage Rage, Elisabetta Canalis is dating Steve-O and more for Feb 1, 2012.
Natalia dishes the news on Miley Cyrus breaking her tailbone, a 100 year old woman who plays the Nintendo DS to stay young and Houston, Texas contemplating a statute of Beyonce.
David Beckham debuts a new line of underwear, the worst dressed celebrity – Shy’m and Matthew Broderick is back as Ferris Bueller with a brand new commercial airing during the Super Bowl on Feb 5th 2012.
Daniel Radcliffe is back with his new movie The Woman In Black. It’s a bone chilling remake of a film from the ’80s. Ironically, Daniel actually scares very easily but he’s not afraid of ghosts. In this interview he tells us what really gives him the creeps.
Next time you’re struggling to make conversation, try asking this question: “If you could invite anyone (living or dead) to the perfect house party, who would it be?”
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Nick plays World of Warcraft. Not only that, he’s the head of his guild, demonstrating that it IS possible to juggle being a hardcore gamer with being a top-selling recording artist.
During a LIVE interview on andPOP.com Nick Carter gave out a number and took phone calls from his fans. These were real phone calls from real fans who we gave exclusive access to one of the biggest recording artists of our generation.
There were great questions about music, fitness, the backstreet boys but the most popular question, however, was about his underwear. In this clip Nick talks about his his ‘Haynes’ and covering his fans with glow in the dark paint.
When releasing new music today, half the battle is online promotion. However, contests, signed merch and giveaways aren’t always the best solutions. When working on their latest album, Hedley came up with a brilliant idea, they decided to make trailers.
It’s hard to prepare for an interview with Hedley. So in this interview, we threw caution to the wind, got a 24 of beer and broadcast the interview live on our USTREAM (andPOP.tv). Eventually Jacob, Dave and @jordans_life ended up talking about hairy legs, their newest music video and more.
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After listening to music from Angel Taylor, you will truly believe the singer is heaven-sent. The 21-year-old singer and songwriter from California is a perfect example of how a simple love for music can transform into something much bigger.
With her first album, “Love Travels,” released digitally on March 31, and the single “Make Me Believe” already selected as Single of the Week on iTunes, it is clear that this self-declared California homebody has got something special. Taylor has travelled a far way from her musical roots, which sprung from gospel music in church.
“I started writing songs when I was about 14. My sister was writing poetry at the time, and that was how the writing aspect came around,” explains Taylor (who is the youngest of five sisters). “I guess I kind of ‘copy-catted’ her a little bit! The piano thing happened in our church. My mom would go to church to work in the summer, and I would tag along to go play around in the piano room.”
Taylor never took her musical creations on the piano as an indication towards her future as a singer. “It was so fun for me, putting together lyrics and piano. But I never wanted to be a musician just because I didn’t think it was feasible. I was kind of set on being a third grade teacher, and I wanted to be that for as long as I can remember.”
As fate would have it, and to the delight of fans everywhere, Taylor is still writing lyrics instead of penning report cards. Of course, a piano was eventually situated in the Taylor household, and she started writing at home. She still contains an open mind about her future, though. “I love what I’m doing right now, and I want to do my best at this, and see wherever it takes me. I’m always open to change if it doesn’t work out.”
This easy-going attitude is reflected in the style of Taylor’s music. Her distinctively smooth, soulful voice is accompanied by beautiful piano, soft orchestral effects, and a style that is possible to savour in any mood. Every song in “Love Travels” contains an emotional attachment for Taylor, and the effect is one of personal lyrics that really connect to the listener.
“My inspiration as far as how the songs come about is all about emotional attachment. So when something happens to me in my life, I write about it. I don’t even know if I would know how to write songs just out of thin air. The majority of my record are things that I have actually experienced. My emotional attachment to the album is kind of risky in the beginning, because while I was working on it, I didn’t really know how people would take it because it’s so real and it’s so open.”
Taylor points out the songs “Chai Tea Latte,” “Maple Tree,” and “Not even Human” as being her diaries on paper. “If you want to know me, that’s what those songs are…me.” Their directly honest approach combined with the strength of Taylor’s voice are sure to grab people’s attention.
While she loves connecting with people through with her music, Taylor still isn’t completley used to the attention that comes with performing. Performing alongside musical wonders such as two-time Grammy award winning British singer Adele, and singer-songwriter Brett Dennen has drawn much attention to Taylor’s talent. Later she will hit the road with Brandi Carlile and Kate Voegle. “There have been a few times when fans will approach me and they’ll be like, ‘Oh, you’re Angel!’ I just think, ‘that’s weird,’” admits Taylor. “It’s kind of bizarre, and really nice. The people who usually wait outside of venues are the ones that mostly recognize me.”
Musical talents such as Taylor still look up to other performers as influences. She cites crooner John Mayer as a huge musical influence. “I think a part of that is because I grew up listening to Christian music, and when I was first exposed to other music his sound was new and exciting to me. His music was the direction that I wanted to take, and I wanted to feel the passion the way that he feels it too.”
Passion is an aspect that is not lacking in Taylor’s album. The 12 tracks on “Love Travels” are more than diary entries that Taylor has set to music, they are living and breathing experiences that people can all relate to. “I didn’t really hold anything back, in regards as to what I was feeling. I mean, so far so good, and I can only hope that it will get even better. I love the music, and I loved the six months of recording.”
What else does Taylor love? Three universal truths: ice cream, her family and shopping. In terms of goals, Taylor is just like any other person. Her honesty in her music reflects on her endearing personality. When asked about the next five years, Taylor has a simplistic approach that anyone could agree with. “I’ll be 26, wow,” she confides to andPOP. “I would like to be dating officially…and perhaps in the position where I am able to take a break from everything. I hope that there will be another record, and of course, I want to still be writing.”
