Everything posted by Toups
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Sometimes videos don't really need a story. The top 2 most watched videos in 24 hours is 'Anaconda' and 'Wrecking Ball' and they don' t have a story - BTW, 'Bad Blood' came in third as most watched in 24 hours behind those two. If you use Taylor's videos as examples, 'Style' and 'Shake It Off' doesn't have a story either. But I disagree about BB not having a story because it does. Taylor and Selena were on the same team, then Selena betrayed Taylor. Then a damaged Taylor gets put back together by the organization, and goes through all this training/learning how to fight. Then at the end, her team gets together to fight Selena. It was a cool concept to have some of her friends, or people she admired (two of them she named her cats after their characters), in a video. I know I've been wanting her to do that for a while. I wanted her to do that with the 'Style' video. I don't think Taylor is weak at all. Just look at the way she runs her business, her career. She's a collaborator who likes to surround herself with other strong personalities, and people who are driven, just like herself. She lets a lot of people into her circle. She's a master at networking. She's the one leading the pack. I don't think you can be weak and surround yourself with other strong people while leading the pack. Because eventually those strong people will push you out and take over. I don't see that happening with Taylor.
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Kendrick makes the song better than the original (which isn't that great to begin with). I'm glad she did a remix for the song than just releasing the original. She wants to be part of Taylor's ever expanding harem. LOL https://www.clippituser.tv/c/nwvpm
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Cindy was one of my first crushes when I was about 11. LOL Loved it! Though I wish it was longer. I hope there's a directors cut that's longer and has more action sequences. Teddy bear in the background. LOL I love this shot.
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The Taylor Swift Thread
All the posters have been released now. What a huge cast! Love that both "Meredith" and "Olivia" are going to be in this video. Selena Gomez, Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevigne, Martha Hunt Mariska Hargitay, Ellen Pompeo, Jessica Alba, Serayah Karlie Kloss, Kendrick Lamar, Lena Dunham, Hailee Steinfeld Ellie Gouldilng, Gigi Hadid, Hayley Williams Catastrophe vs Home Slice, and another picture of Taylor.
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Supergirl: Discussion Thread
I'm a rom-com fan but I did not expect that for this show, so I was put off a bit by that preview. I thought it would have the same tone as the other two Berlanti comic shows (Flash and Arrow). Instead, if feels like Berlanit's "No Ordinary Family" that aired on ABC years ago. I do like Melissa Benoist though.
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Even though Bad Blood isn't one of my favourites from the album, I can't wait for the music video. Joseph Kahn is a great director and some of Taylor's friends are in it. The video will premiere at the Billboard Music Awards. Of course Taylor's character has "cat" in it. Here's the posters for Lily Aldridge and Zendaya: Good luck!! Taylor puts on a good show. I'm avoiding all the clips that are being posted - I want to be spoiler free. LOL I'm going to two shows.
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Supergirl: Discussion Thread
Glad to see CBS doing something out of their comfort zone. I'm sure if it doesn't get ratings on CBS, Warner Bros. will move it to the CW. Since it's being produced by Greg Berlanti, I wonder if the show will be set in the same universe as The Flash/Arrow and we'll get crossovers.
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Grey's Anatomy: Discussion Thread
She was on Parenthood and got a lot of emotional scenes. She's a pretty good young actress. I think we'll be seeing more of her in the future. I love that they chose 'Chasing Cars' - a song that has history with the show. That was a good nod for long time viewers from the beginning. I liked her too. I bet she joins the show next season. Meh, it's the NY Post. Can't take them too seriously. Plus, they didn't give details.
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Grey's Anatomy: Discussion Thread
I believe PD signed a "two year" contract that began this season, but he didn't air that much this season. He probably just agreed to come back for one and the "two years" was a ruse so people wouldn't guess Derek would die this season. I had a bad feeling at the end of last episode but once I saw that Shonda was credited as the episode writer, that it would be a big episode, and that Derek would die. Poor Meredith. So much death in her family. I'm not a MerDer shipper but I liked them. Next week's ep looks even sadder with everyone finding out.
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The Taylor Swift Thread
ACM Milestone Award wtih an introduction speech from Taylor's mother. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIDa-A8ZPH0
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Mama Swift Taylor has such a great relationship with her mother. "The Best Day" just got sadder. https://youtu.be/yKXDcBhJ5lM?t=36m20s
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Madonna performing "Ghosttown" featuring Taylor on guitar. https://vimeo.com/123593252
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Yeah, it's true. So I guess the break up will happen in 4-5 months. LOL Man, that guy moves fast. He broke up with his girlfriend days before the Brit Awards and that's when he was first seen with Taylor. Then a month a later, they make it official. Kind of disappointed that Taylor decided to go public with him already, a guy who moved on from his girlfriend so quickly. After two years of no public relationships, all of this unfolds in a span of 4 weeks? That raises my eyebrow.
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Me too! I love behind-the-scenes! One of my many Taylor-Swift-dreams is to watch her write/record a song in the studio. LOL I wish Taylor did more videos like this one for her song 'Change'. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DfnGwGw9Yn8 LOL I didn't notice we were on page 13 until you mentioned it. 'This Love' is just so good - love the lyrics. During the 1989 Secret Sessions, people said Taylor showed them a video of soldiers returning home that was set to 'This Love.'
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Lyrically, it's not that great, but I love the 80's music production, especially the keyboards, and it's so upbeat and joyful. I love this song, it's in my top 5. It wasn't at first but it grew on me a lot. I also love the 80's music production for IWYW - it's also in my top 5. I shout the chorus. LOL Bad Blood is in the bottom quarter for me. There's a rumour in might be the next single and Kanye's going to be in the remix. I like HYGTG but I have it dead last. It's seriously in your top 2? Wow. LOL Wildest Dreams is in the third tier (bottom half) for me. Both of these songs grew on me, though I like This Love more. Like I said before, Clean is the best written song on the album. I hope it's released as a single too because I think this song gives Taylor the best chance to actually win a Grammy instead of just being nominated. Have you read Imogen Heap's blog about writing this song with Taylor? http://imogenheap.com/home.php?article=1321 I like YAIL the best out of bonus tracks. I really wish the voice memos were longer. I thought it was interesting that she has the melodies in her head and just hums it while trying to figure out the lyrics. I wanted to hear more about her writing process. She's talked before how she sometimes goes off to a corner, whenever she has people around her, to talk/hum into her phone. I'm glad you liked the album! Let me know what your thoughts are on Speak Now if you ever get it.
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Okay......*steps back* In just 19 weeks, 1989 has now passed Speak Now in domestic sales! Taylor Swift's '1989' Has Outsold Her Last Two Albums Any thoughts on it?
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Blank Space performance at the Brit Awards Taylor Swift Wins Best International Female Very cool dragon dress! Roberto Cavalli Atelier custom gown. Taylor and Ed Sheeran interview on BBC Radio 1. There's only audio from 11:42-17:25
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Tonight Show appereance: Pics of Taylor and Karlie at last night's Oscar de la Renta fashion show: Pics and short clips of Taylor performing with Paul McCartney and Jimmy Fallon at SNL40 After Party:
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Saturday Night Live: Discussion Thread
I still watch it every week and love the show. I don't agree with people who say "it's not as good as before" because every generation says that about the new generation. SNL is always going to have funny sketches and not so funny sketches. Also, the show still churns out stars with every new group. Kate McKinnon and Leslie Jones just got a huge boost when they were cast in the Ghostbusters movie. I think Taren Killum, Cecily Strong, Pete Davidson, Jay Pharoah have potential outside of SNL too.
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Saturday Night Live: Discussion Thread
This is probably the best Debbie Downer sketch because of everyone breaking. https://vimeo.com/41787619
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Saturday Night Live: Discussion Thread
Thoughout the whole song, I couldn't figure out what the song was. I just knew it sounded familiar. LOL
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Here you go http://tayswiftstyle.com/post/111146672867 She won't be performing though. No performance at the Grammys, or the SNL 40, or on Fallon.
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Saturday Night Live: Discussion Thread
Loved: - The opening with Justin and Jimmy - Jeopardy - Andy Samberg and Adam Sandler's song about people 'breaking' - making fun of Jon Lovitz Liked: - Weekend Update with Jane, Tina and Amy - Wayne's World Didn't like: - the musical performances - the Californians - fish in a blender
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The Taylor Swift Thread
If that ever happens, I think it's going to be a slow process (which I think is on going right now). I'm very much enjoying their "glass closeting". Of course I might be seeing what I want to see...but a lot of people are seeing it too. LOL Oh and that "alleged kiss" never happened (unfortunately). It was some stupid girl who posted a frame of a video (from The 1975 concert on December 4th) that made it look like a kiss and then the stupid press ran with it without checking if it was true or not. It's known as "Kissgate". LOL You should check out these Kaylor videos, they're some of my favourites. The 13 min one is more detailed and has all their big moments up until December 9th. And I think you said you liked Taylor's cover of Riptide.
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Are you a shipper? Do you know about their trip to Big Sur last March, or their hand-holding at various places, their closeness at the AMAs and Victoria Secret Fashion Show, or the stuff that happened at The 1975 concert in early December? I'm a huge shipper of them. LOL Khan, do not crush my dream!