Everything posted by Toups
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HOW TO: Post Twitter or Instagram Tweets/Pictures
On the instagram/twitter post, you click on the three dots (instagram: bottom right; twitter: bottomcenter left beside the star). Copy the embedded link. Then when you're posting on SON, click "source" that's in the top left which should switch to html mode, then just paste the embedded link. That's how I do it. If there's an easier way, please let me know. It sucks that the pictures are so big though. That's why I like to spoiler tag big pictures.
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The Taylor Swift Thread
No! Yeah, it was expected because it's one of the better selling songs (it already went gold). But this wasn't the slow song I wanted. Unless she releases another single, which is doubtful, she will once again not release her best written song (Clean).
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The Taylor Swift Thread
I think Joe and Taylor have been on good terms for a while now (at least of a couple of years). It's just now we're seeing pictures of them (because of Gigi Hadid). The photo on the Thames River is really nice. So anyone who takes a picture with Taylor is her frirend....like the way every picture she takes with a guy means they're dating???? LOL Emma is beautiful and smart, I can see them becoming friends. I hope they will! Taylor's been bringing out guest appearences to walk the catwalk during "Style" at some of her concerts but the one in Hyde Park was best yet - Karlie Kloss, Cara Delevingne, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Martha Hunt and Serena Williams (another possible new friend?).
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Woah! Apple changed their mind! #PowerOfTaylorSwift Apple Changes Course: Will Pay Labels During Free Trial Loved that letter she wrote. She's such a great writer. I'm glad Apple changed their mind because not paying artists for those 3 months wasn't fair. And there needs to be a change in the streaming model. Artists need a better deal. I saw this tweet on tumblr, I don't know who is, but the amount he got paid is ridiculous.
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HBO: Game of Thrones
I'm disappointed Jon Snow died too. He was one of the few genuinely good people on the show. Cersei's walk of shame was hard to watch. It took a lot of air time! I just kept saying, "How long is this going to go?" Lena has always been of my favourites. She did an amazing job. I wish she would get some awards love too. I read they used a body double for Cersei's nude scenes. Major props to the woman who had to the walk in front of so many people, with nasty things being thrown and shouted at her. That's a tough scene to do for sure! I wanted to see Stannis die after what he did to his daughter. I didn't like how he died off screen.
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The Taylor Swift Thread
5 million! Taylor Swift's juggernaut album "1989" earns a 5x platinum certification in the United States. My dream last night: I was at dinner with Taylor, Calvin Harris and three other people that I don't know/don't remember. We were suppose to go out for dinner but decided to stay in. At the table I asked someone sitting beside me why we stayed in. The person said to look at Taylor's left hand. I saw something on her finger, and asked, "Is that an engagement ring?!" "Yup, we're engaged!!" Then I started to give some congratulatory speech, but I was really thinking, "You guys have been only dating for a couple of months! WTF!!" I wasn't happy. LOL That's all I remember.
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The Taylor Swift Thread
That could be it but we will never know for sure. Her official reason for not singing it at the Grammys was because of "tour preperations" which is not a very good excuse. Not singing Style at the Grammys was a mistep by her and her team, IMO. Then she did an interview on Jimmy Fallon, but didn't sing. And then she chose to sing Blank Space at the Brit Awards, though it would have little impace on the American charts, but it was still an odd choice to sing that song instead of the song you just released as a single. And she didn't perform at the iHeart Radio awards. Lots of missed opportunities to promote it. So there was no live performance of Style, except for at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show but that was in early December. I think that's why she chose that date too, but you release a video early in the week to take advantage of a full week of numbers. I'm seeing a lot of fans wanting Wildest Dreams and New Romantics. I personlly wouldn't choose that. I'm hoping for Clean too. Release a slow song for once, Taylor!! LOL
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Yay! All that promotion worked. I wish she had put much effort in Style because I think that should've gone to number 1. I wonder why she made the decision to not promote Style at all, or premiering the video (a non-buzzworthy video) on a Friday (SIO, BS, and BB all premiered early in the week). She should be 4 for 4, but nope.
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Mariah Carey Thread
So older artists are suppose to stop releasing new music, or want to be in movies, or perform? Getting a "hit song" is for the younger generation, so she knows her singles aren't going to well on the charts. Yes, Mariah's had bad some bad outings lately but she can still sing. It's not like she's doing anything tabloid-y to stay in the limelight. Thanks. I loved Mariah in the 90's. Music Box is one of my all time favourite albums.
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Mariah Carey Thread
Are those #1s for Hot 100 or just #1s for like the pop charts? Because there's a difference. Just wondering, how is Mariah "trying hard to stay relevant?"
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Oops, spoke too early. It didn't come it third, it came in first! Wow! http://taylorswift.com/news/248743
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The Taylor Swift Thread
If you had never liked a song of hers before, I probably would've had that reaction. LOL But you said you like a couple of songs, so that's cool. Everyone has insecurties, but it's how you deal with them that's important. I think surrounding yourself with strong people is a great way to deal with your issues. She has vast suspport system. They help her out and she helps them out. She's also very approachable and caring, a reason why she's connected so many people.
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The Taylor Swift Thread
Yup. She's a proud sister. I loved how she dedicated one of her wins to people graduating. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqGtASrsPr0
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The Taylor Swift Thread
They're both popular pop stars so there's going to be some overlap, like Ellie Goulding and Lorde hung out with Katy before. The latest one is Bonnie Mckee. She's a close friend of Katy's and has written songs for her - she attended Taylor and Ed Sheeran's Billboard after party. What's funny is the comments on Bonnie's picture, some Katy fans were like, "How could you betray Katy!?' LOL Clearly, this so "rivalry" isn't a big deal. Joe Jonas might have been at the party too, and there's rumours he's dating Gigi Hadid, who is friends with Taylor. I think that's him on the right. Niall and Louis were also there. Now if Harry was there, and in the same picture with Joe and Calvin and Taylor, that would've been interesting!
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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