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'Royals' Singer Lorde Speaks About Her Absence In The Limelight For 2 Years, New Album Coming

By Catherine Martin | May 16, 2017 10:49 PM EDT

Lorde speaks about her upcoming album "Melodrama" and explains why she was gone for two years. Read More »

Lorde Hits 1 Million

By Erika Benton-Martin | Mar 01, 2014 06:46 PM EST

Lorde has been making big moves with her debut album Pure Heroine and she just recently got some good news. Read More »

Lorde Announces North American Tour for March 2014

By Carolyn Menyes | Dec 16, 2013 12:21 PM EST

Rising pop superstar Lorde has arguably been the "Queen Bee" of 2013. With her debut single "Royals" launching to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 for nine weeks in a row, besting singles from Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry and even Eminem. Now, the "Pure Heroine" songstress is looking to bring that momentum into the new year. Today (Dec. 16), Lorde announced a string of North American tour dates in support of her debut album. Read More »

REVIEW: Lorde Releases Surprise Single 'No Better'

By Carolyn Menyes | Dec 13, 2013 02:21 PM EST

It's a big day for surprise music. Of course, most headlines are circling Beyoncé, who surprisingly dropped her fifth studio album (fittingly titled Beyoncé). However, she wasn't the only one. One of 2013's biggest breakout stars, Lorde, also dropped a new single on iTunes. An outcast from her debut album Pure Heroine, Lorde premiered "No Better" today (Dec. 13) right at the stroke of midnight. Read More »

Lorde reveals herself to be 'Knightriders' fan in 'Team' music video

By Alex Galbraith, Mstars Reporter | Dec 04, 2013 02:49 PM EST

There are few things Lorde will admit to liking, The Kiwi teen behind pop smash "Royals" has taken time out of her life to bash YMCMB, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, the VMAs and other institutions of Top 40 radio. However, after watching her recent, VEVO-crashing music video for "Team," I think I've finally found something that the youngster is a fan of: 1981 trash-cinema classic Knightriders. Read More »

Lady Gaga, Eminem Sell Big on Billboard 200

By Carolyn Menyes | Nov 20, 2013 11:42 AM EST

Lady Gaga may have been sweating her album sales for this week, but the Mother Monster need not have worried. Her new album "Artpop" debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 this week, beating Eminem's latest effort "The Marshall Mathers LP 2." Read More »

Eminem 'MMLP2' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200

By Carolyn Menyes | Nov 13, 2013 02:29 PM EST

Move over Drake, Shady's back. Yes, Eminem's new album The Marshall Mathers LP 2 has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and the "Rap God's" latest album has marked the second best sales week of 2013, leaving that previous record holder, Drake's Nothing Was The Same in the dust. Read More »

Lorde Reflects on Success, Reincention in Tumblr Post on Her 17th Birthday

By Carolyn Menyes | Nov 07, 2013 02:01 PM EST

Lorde may be on top of the world right now with her smash hit, crossover hit "Royals," a successful debut album and critical praise from famous folks and regular music fans alike. After experiencing massive, seemingly overnight success over the last few months, the New Zealander took to her Tumblr to reflect on the last year of her life and her future as an artist in a personal post on the eve of her 17th birthday. Read More »

Arcade Fire 'Reflektor' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 Albums Chart

By Carolyn Menyes | Nov 06, 2013 01:11 PM EST

It's not just a reflektor, Arcade Fire really are No. 1! The indie/alternative rock band has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with their fourth studio album "Reflektor." Read More »

Katy Perry's 'Prism' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200

By Carolyn Menyes | Oct 30, 2013 02:32 PM EDT

As expected, Katy Perry's third studio album Prism has shaped up to be the No. 1 album this week on the Billboard 200. According to Billboard, the "Roar" album sold 286,000 copies, the highest sales for a woman thus far in 2013. Read More »

Eminem and Lorde battle of the charts: 'Rap God' surpasses 'Royals' in weekly Billboard downloads, awesome 'Love the Way You Lie/Pure Heroine' hit remix goes viral [VIDEO

By Danica Bellini, Mstars Reporter | Oct 24, 2013 02:35 PM EDT

For the fourth week in a row, Lorde's hit single "Royals" remains no. 1 on Billboard's "Hot 100." But it turns out that Detroit rapper Eminem currently rules digital downloads this week with his fiery new song "Rap God." Slim Shady kicked Lorde down to the no. 2 spot. Let the battle of the charts begin! Read More »

Pearl Jam Electrifies Billboard 200 with No. 1 Album in US

By Carolyn Menyes | Oct 23, 2013 12:08 PM EDT

Rock ruled the Billboard 200 this week. One of the biggest names in rock by way of the grunge era, Pearl Jam, came in at No. 1 on the albums chart with its 10th studio album "Lightning Bolt," according to Billboard. Read More »

Miley Cyrus Crashes to Top Spot on Billboard 200

By Carolyn Menyes | Oct 16, 2013 12:01 PM EDT

Miley Cyrus' domination of the Billboard charts continues this week. The "Wrecking Ball" songstress has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart this week with her latest studio effort, "Bangerz." Read More »

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