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One year I got nommed for best and worst username

cant wait to nominate Paradise (2015) ()

the messy hair, i know that party was good 

Thanks for sharing this!! It’s always soo interesting to learn more about her early career, is the Sony bit new information? 

sorry if this is the wrong topic thread, please move it mods... 
Larry Jackson speaks about getting Lana Del Rey on SNL & signing her to Interscope! 
 https://open.spotify.com/episode/7F3Xomh64jZibxbLuOhXuw?si=ca2f46102e8c4f75
 
Larry speaks about A&R and how amazing Lana Del Rey is! he helped sign her to Interscope and get her the SNL deal. calls her initially as "ah Lizzy" 
Larry and his pal John Ehmann were fired from SONY Music. John Ehmann said Larry should listen to a demo called "Diet Mtn Dew" by an artist named Lana, who Sony just passed on.  
Larry loved it! 
says he met Lana 2 months after he himself moved to Los Angeles. she came in looking like she had walked off the set of the BTD album cover! Lol. he was enthralled by her. 
Says the night before she signed w/Interscope, she got a deal from SONY UK for 2 times as much money, and she said No! and signed the next day with Interscope !!!! (our queen) 
Larrys says lana means so much to him and Interscope. He says at that point he was willing to help her do anything to help her artistic vision come to life (especially understanding that 2 times amount Sony offered was a big deal to a artist trying to make ends meet) 
He says she told him she wanted to be "Gangsta Nancy Sinatra" and he was sold! Ed/Ben/Lana signed officially and INterescope helped them make BTD with Emile Haynie and Justin Parker. 
BTD cost only $183,000. 
says he got an idea to write a letter to Jimmy Iovine to send to Lorne Michael of SNL about getting Lana on. 
Discussed how being an A&R is about believing in the vision when no one else does. Says the Brian Williams article was very hurtful to him and to lana (bc at the time Brian Williams was a respected journalist - which is funny now because he got fired and lost journalistic integrity for fabricating a story about jumping out of a plane in the Iraq war in 2003 _ LOL did "did anyone else die for you") 
 
Larry talks a bit more about how she and Chief Keef at such important musical figures who have shaped music and provided a breath of fresh air to a time of stagnant music. 
 
Larry says he felt extremely motivated after SNL and so did Lana. 
 

elle ur such a mother figure to us lipsters thank you for holding this place we call home 

bahah thank you @Embach!!

bahah thank you @Embach!!

If you have a difficult time choosing people to nominate, I'm going to make it easier for you by endorsing some of the members here who in my opinion deserve a nomination here (and yes, I'm going to put more than 5 here):
 
Most Active: @Dark Angel @Lana Del Dufrene @BethDufreneOnTheBayouByYou @bluechemtrails @Beautiful Loser @venice biotch @honeymoon is alive @The Sun Also Rises
Why? Because they're always here to make great posts and updates and I'm glad to see them here every day!
 
Best Status Updater: @Mer @Dark Angel @venice biotch @laurita @Elle @Cult Leader @The Sun Also Rises @annedauphine @jimmyjimmycocoapuff @ultrabanisters @motel six
Why? Because they share their interesting thoughts about Lana, music or life! Just great to read in general!
 
Best Taste: @Pico Ocean Boulevard @Dark Angel @The Sun Also Rises @Come With Me @The Stargirl Pinky @audreysdance @laurita @Veinsineon
Why? Because they're the fans of one of the best Lana songs and albums, also many great musicians! (and perhaps it's my bias because their tastes are very similar to mine)
 
Nicest Member: @laurita @The Sun Also Rises @audreysdance @shadesofblue @Rock Candy @Pico Ocean Boulevard @never2heaven @daphnedinkley @venice biotch @mssainttropez @Cult Leader @Dark Angel @Black to Blue @fishtails @Bonita @taco truck @honeymoon is alive @Elle @motel six @Beautiful Loser
Why? Because they're amazing people who lit the forum up with their heartfelt kindness and sweetness when we need the most!
 
Hybrid Fan: @Cherry Blossom @Rorman Nockwell @DeadSeaOfMercury @Veinsineon @Lana Del Dufrene @ultrabanisters @Ultra Violet @The Sun Also Rises
Why? Their stan catalogue consists many amazing musicians and also have kept the threads of different musicians here alive!
 
Best Username: @Make me your Dream Life @BethDufreneOnTheBayouByYou @Fuck Our Generation @Stoned Mary in the Garden @Thats why they call me Dita @box of broken laces
Why? There's something about long usernames that is so iconic and memorable. Also some of the names have some of the coolest Lana's lines!
 
Best Profile Photo: @The Sun Also Rises @Rock Candy @Cult Leader @ionut @prettywhenimhigh
Why? Because their profile photos are so aesthetically pleasing, one of the most beautiful gifs (or edits) of Lana!
 
Best Signature: @Make me your Dream Life @Thats why they call me Dita @Pico Ocean Boulevard @motel six @SalvaWHORE @taco truck
Why? Their signatures have aesthetically pleasing gifs/photos/quotes as well that compliment their profile!
 
Underrated Member: @Pico Ocean Boulevard @Ultra Violet @Deadly Nightshade @jimmyjimmycocoapuff @americangothic @boom like that @prettywhenimhigh @never2heaven @Candy Necklace @stupidapartmentcomplex @Bonita @Escapism
Why? They have been delivering some of the best thoughts and posts in this forum that needs more attention!!!
 
Best New Member: @venice biotch @laurita @audreysdance @motel six @ldrzodiac @Waimea Bay @Tartoes
Why? They're the future legends who have been carrying LanaBoards with their great content even though most of them have been here for less than a year!
 
Veteran Member: PLEASE NOMINATE @Lum THEY HAVE BEEN ON LANABOARDS SINCE ITS BEGINNING, SEPTEMBER 8TH, 2012
Also, please nominate @PARADIXO @Veinsineon @Dark Angel @Coney Island King @Beautiful Loser @Make me your Dream Life @Elle @pin up galore
Why? Because they have become the legends of this forum who have carried this forum for a very long time!
 
Biggest Stan: @Elle @Dark Angel @HeadBitch @blackenedrussianpoetry 
Why? Their knowledge about Lana is impressive and I have learned about Lana a lot through them!
 
Peace Keeper: Elle & the Mods
Why? Because without them, LanaBoards would be in shambles!
 
Also please nominate @ivory almond for Best Bartender (their posts have had really great humor!) and Best Audio Artist, also @Lana Del Dufrene for Best Audio Artist and @kallumlavigne @Come With Me for Best Artist! They're so talented in their art! And also nominate @mssainttropez for Be My Daddy Award, even Marina Diamandis reposted her photo on Instagram Stories!!! @Liz Taylor Blues @Make me your Dream Life @Nectar Of The Puss for Best Blogger for making good blog content!
 
Thread Of The Year: LDR As A Rat
Why? It has every reason to win this award: great humor, creativity and fun!
 
Lipster Of The Year: @Mer @Dark Angel @HeadBitch @Elle @Veinsineon @DeadSeaOfMercury @venice biotch @Make me your Dream Life @ultrabanisters
Why? Because they have kept this forum alive with their iconic posts, witty thoughts and just great content throughout the year!

baby that would be @lizzyology 

Those who have mentioned me and nominated me here, thank you so much from the bottom of my heart! It means a lot to me and I'm so honored. You're the kindest and sweetest people here, very supportive and always had made my day!!!

 
I'll post my picks and recommendations later today and I think I'll post my 'for your consideration' later as well!

baby that would be @lizzyology 

cant wait to nominate Paradise (2015) ()

cant wait to nominate Paradise (2015) ()

baby that would be @lizzyology 

me, @sparklrtrailrheaven, @Daytona Beach Sparkler, @southbeachswing, @Platinum Greenwich, and @lizzyology would all be fighting to the death for that title

baby that would be @lizzyology 

baby that would be @lizzyology 

cant wait to nominate Paradise (2015) ()

baby that would be @lizzyology 

what award are we giving sayyestoheaven09 aka best member