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Felixx is happening, to be honest.

Tori Amos - "Playboy Mommy (Live from Montréal)"

That's what he did. By extended logic, Gaga paid him really well for everything he did for her, considering she bought the tapes back.

I am so excited and endlessly happy for you guys! Good luck to you all with getting tickets!

That is not true. It is very untrue indeed. Bob Leone voluntarily managed Gaga on a part-time basis for a good six months in 2006 during which he would book small shows for her, but mainly served as her mentor and consultant on her way into the industry. He had introduced her to a variety of people, Wendy Starland among them, who eventually introduced him to Rob Fusari, a relatively famous producer. Bob Leone helped Gaga and her father negotiating the recording deal with Fusari, successfully. Rob Fusari demanded song writing credits and royalties he did not deserve. This demand got dropped thanks to Leone. One of the songs from that collaboration was "Paparazzi," for instance. Short while after Gaga signed with Def Jam, and this is where Leone's and Gaga's paths split. There has never been a business arrangement between them, as Leone had different professional commitments at the time and also felt overwhelmed managing her. She therefore doesn't owe him anything legally. Def Jam Records dropped Gaga after just three months, and Leone has had no influence at all with Gaga being signed by Interscope Records, and the following debut album The Fame. In fact, he has been in money trouble for quite some time which is why he desperately sold numerous early Gaga recordings in 2010, which Gaga ended up buying herself. Now what I wonder, if virtuous Lizzy was so upset back then about Gaga's allegedly ruthless behaviour, why isn't she helping Leone now paying his rent? Now that she's a platinum-selling superstar herself... Edit: I just read the full article and it basically says the same things I included in my post, but there are two things in particular I find very very ridiculous. First, his comment on Gaga's father being offended by not being her manager is so stupid. And second, does Bob Leone actually think he should be rewarded for landing her a major label deal that was withdrawn three months after and saw no actual results? He probably does now that he's in need of money. Him quoting Gaga at 17 years old saying she wanted to rule to world and whatnot... that sounds very inspired by a Madonna quote. And I doubt she ever said that.

It's not that I don't like it... it's just that it doesn't really work on any songs that were not recorded for Boys for Pélé. Speaking of harpsichords, I love what she had to say about them here (5:45):

To be honest, I think the harpsichord really only works on the Pélé tracks. Not feeling this version... it sounds so dry and narrow. It's not as sculptural as the album version. This one, however...

Summoning @10milestereo, @teethclick and... @Rafael. Who's excited for the album next year? I've had a recent love affair with "Bachelorette" and any version of "Bells for Her," basically. I also purchased The Original Bootlegs the other day and I just can't stop listening to it. I wish she'd play "Bells for Her" with a prepared piano again one day.

This may not be the right thread for this but I've seen people discuss the way they organised their unreleased songs in iTunes... so I thought I'd share mine, now that I am really happy with it. By the way, I know I did post a couple of previous versions before. ANTHOLOGY (because it sounds so Lana-esque )

I have absolutely no idea, and trust me... it is killing me. I guess I will end up buying the German single just because I can without making a lot of efforts. In fact, I preordered it already and it will conveniently shipped right to my front door. I'm also kind of afraid (as if that is a rational fear #FirstWorldProblems) that ARTPOP will be released in many different formats around the world. Born This Way, although released on the same day and intended to be equal for all fans, saw a lot of regionally different versions and I really hated it. I'm praying there won't be (studio) bonus tracks in territories such as Japan. I kind of doubt that will happen, though. Here's what I plan to buy: standard deluxe (if it includes content beyond the different packaging only!) super deluxe/collector's edition (given that there will be one, my bank account hopes there won't) vinyl (preferably only one uniform vinyl format that is identical all over the world) Any pointless formats besides those can go suck it. I don't care about them, they are dead to me. Yes, I do personify products, especially when they contain music.

The CDs haven't been pressed yet, so I doubt it was ripped from one of these. We shall see, but I am preparing myself for an oblivious remix, or an instrumental version.

"Applause" will be released physically on September 13 by Universal Music Germany to a two-track CD format. Since she has so many great songs for the albums, as she says, it might be about time for b-sides. Also, a UK release of the same single is planned for September 12.

Am I the only one not seeing what's so bad about Barrie's clothes?

I have found myself thinking about this quite often... but I always come to the same conclusion. Some might say it's a little dramatic and over-the-top for a funeral, but I like the chamber sound it has, and especially its lyrics! I think this is a wonderful message to send out at a funeral, since funerals aren't necessarily an event of joy. "You will never ever be forgotten by me in the procession of the mighty storm" - isn't it nice to have this sung at a funeral? I think it applies to both parties: the one who's passed and the attendees. "Carry" Love hold my hand Help me see with the dawn that those that have left are not gone But they carry on as stars looking down as Nature's Sons and Daughters of the Heavens You will not ever be forgotten by me In the precession of the mighty stars your name is sung and tattooed now on my heart here I will carry, carry, carry you Forever You have touched my life so that now cathedrals of sound are singing are singing The waves have come to walk with you to where you will live in the Land of Youth Land of Youth You will not ever be forgotten by me In the precession of the mighty stars your name is sung and tattooed now on my heart here I will carry, carry, carry you here I will carry, carry, carry you forever

If someone's this stupid, the best choice for them is probably to be anti-active anything.

Fixed for you:

I am going to back to bed. I slept two hours tonight.

I am going to back to bed. This hasn't been very helpful either.

It's the German word 'Kunst,' meaning 'art.'

It's one of my favourites, too. I love that club! Tori Amos - "Rattlesnakes"

Tori Amos - "Pretty Good Year"

They do? Says who? Can you? Can't think of another rhyme.

Whatever.

I'm hoping they release it on iTunes later today...