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Friday, May 20, 2011Mean by Taylor Swift
Upon its release as a promotional single, the song garnered mixed to positive reviews from critics for its lyrical detail and profound country sound. "Mean" received commercial success in the United States and Canada, debuting at number eleven on the Billboard Hot 100 and number ten on the Canadian Hot 100. The song also appeared on the Australian Singles Chart at number forty-five. It was later re-released as the third official single from Speak Now, and re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number ninety. Additionally, "Mean" became Swift's thirteenth consecutive single to reach top ten on Hot Country Songs when it jumped from number 12 to number 9 on the week ending May 14, 2011. This achievement makes Swift as one of the two women (the other being Carrie Underwood) to begin their chart histories with as many consecutive top 10s dating to the survey's 1944 launch.
The song's accompanying music video was directed by Declan Whitebloom, who developed the concept together with Swift. Upon release, it received mixed reviews from critics who felt the mixed messages in the video, despite the outstanding self-empowerment and anti-bullying themes. "Mean" was performed for the first time by Swift at the at the 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards on April 3, 2011.
Run The World (Girls) by Beyoncé
The song initially divided critics, most of whom complimented the song's sample and Knowles' aggressiveness while others criticized the song's musical direction. Several critics compared the track to other female empowering singles released by Knowles in the past such as "Independent Women" (2000), "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" (2008), and "Diva" (2009), stating that "Run the World (Girls)" takes a more direct and assertive approach towards female empowerment.
The accompanying music video for the single was directed by Francis Lawrence and was filmed in California over the span of three days. A sneak peek of the video was revealed on Knowles' official website on April 20, 2011, describing the video as a "B Revolution". In an interview with MTV News, director Francis Lawrence described the music video as "one of the biggest Beyoncé music videos ever done," comparing it to that of Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" (2009).
Justin Bieber will launch a female fragrance
Teen pop heartthrob and singer Justin Bieber has said that he chose to create a scent for his female fans because the way a lady smells is 'very important' to him. Justin Bieber new perfume is called Someday and comes in a bottle with a heart-shaped flower top. The fragrance was created by Honorine Blanc of Firmenich, who described it as having a 'fruity gourmand' formula. Justin said: "Let's be real, the way a girl smells is very important to a guy! I have such a deep connection with my fans, so creating a fragrance that I personally love is another way I can bring them closer to my world." With part of the profits going towards Pencils of Promise, which helps to build schools, and the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the 17-year-old said: "Not only am I able to create a fragrance for all my fans, but I am also able to give back to charity, which is a huge priority for me. "The people at Give Back Brands really get me, and what I represent and care about." And Justin said he really got involved with working with Honorine Blanc of Firmenich to make the scent. He added to WWD.com: "They really let me take the lead on the entire project, because I know my fans better than anyone - from working with the team on the development of the fragrance itself to helping to design the bottle and packaging."
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