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It was a good 17th birthday for Lorde last week. The new 17-year-old music sensation signed a publishing deal on Nov. 7, and the deal is reportedly worth millions of dollars. -
A Great Big World surprises Digital Downloads chart with 'Say Something,' but Lorde and Eminem waiting in the wings
Eminem was in charge of the Digital Downloads charts last week, placing three different songs in the Top 10. The excellent sales of his new album The Marshall Mathers LP 2 seems to have driven down his singles sales however, and the rapper only has one track this week. But that doesn't mean that Lorde's recovered the top spot yet. Read on to find out who's making waves. -
Lorde releases Tears for Fears cover of 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World' for 'The Hunger Games: Catching Fire' [LISTEN]
With the release of The Hunger Games: Catching Fire coming ever nearer, more music from the soundtrack is sure to come. Last week, a snippet of Ellie Goulding's "Mirrors" made its way around the web. Today (Nov. 12), Lorde's track for the movie, a cover of Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," debuted on Vulture. -
Lorde writes open letter on her 17th birthday
Yesterday, Lorde took time to reflect on her success and her new life. She penned an open letter for her 17th birthday on Tumblr that examines the past year, starting from creating the "Lorde" persona to living in the Big Apple. -
Lorde, Pusha T, Sleigh Bells and more to be featured on NBA Live 14 soundtrack [TRACKLIST]
EA Sports has announced the complete soundtrack for NBA Live 14. The soundtrack, referred to as the NBA Live Mixtape, spans genres including hip-hop, EDM, indie rock and trap with artists such as Big Sean, Lorde, Run the Jewels, Dilpo, Pusha T and Sleighbells on the tracklist. -
Lorde regains top Digital Downloads spot with 'Royals,' Lady Gaga's 'Do What U Want' is hot, and 'Rap God' drops fast
A lot of moving and shaking in this week's Digital Downloads Top 10, thanks to a couple of debut albums and a couple debut singles, Let's see what's going on. -
Eminem Lords over Downloads Chart with 'Rap God'
"Royals" has finally fallen off of the top spot in the Top 10 of the Billboard Digital Downloads chart, but it took a rap deity to make it happen. Check out who else debuted hot this week. -
Rick Ross Remixes 'Royals'
Rick Ross has taken a turn remixing Lorde's smash hit "Royals." The rapper adds more bass and a few verses to the track. Interestingly, Ross raps about the very hip-hop, consumer culture that Lorde is tackling in the song. -
Lorde, Katy Perry and Miley Cyrus: Which Was Finally Knocked Out of The Downloads Top 3?
Last week during the digital downloads roundup, we pointed out that three female pop performers had been dominating the Top 10 for weeks. Last week saw a big (if not huge) shakeup of power on the downloads chart. -
Katy Perry Places Three Tracks in Top 10 of Billboard Downloads Charts, But Can 'Roar' Beat 'Royals'?
Katy Perry, Lorde and Miley Cyrus have held the top three spots on the downloads chart for four weeks. Which one came out on top this week? -
Timberlake vs. Drake: Did '20/20 Experience' or 'Nothing Was The Same' Top Billboard 200 Last Week?
Justin Timberlake, Lorde, Tyler Farr and HAIM all debuted albums last week. Who won? Or perhaps did returnees Drake and Luke Bryan maintain control of the charts? -
Lorde Becomes Youngest Solo Artist on Billboard Hot 100 Since 1987 with 'Royals'
It's been a good long while since the Billboard Hot 100 has seen someone as young as Lorde top the charts for most-played song. 26 years in fact. Lorde is 16 years and 11 months old, and the last time someone around that age topped the charts was when Tiffany's "I Think We're Alone Now" topped the pops during 1987 (That pop star was 16 years, one month old at the time).
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