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Single "Misery Business" from album "Riot!" (2007)
Video Premiere: Paramore's 'Brick by Boring Brick'
November 24, 2009 11:11:37Paramore's "Brick by Boring Brick" music video has been debuted in full. Directed by Meiert Avis, it follows a little girl as she is wandering in the fairy tale world. "Josh [Farro] and I are on the outside, in the real world, and you'll see he's a gravedigger. And I'm more like the storyteller. I'm narrating what's going on," frontwoman Hayley Williams said of the concept to MTV.
"Brick by Boring Brick" comes from Paramore's third studio installment "Brand New Eyes". On what the song is all about, Hayley said, "[It] is about not accepting reality and understanding that you don't have to make everything frilly or pretty-sounding for it to be interesting. Life doesn't have to be some grand production, and some of the boring parts of being alive are actually the greatest. The song is about breaking down those walls and finding out that the centre of it is what really matters."
Pictures of Paramore's 'Brick by Boring Brick' Music Video
November 14, 2009 11:11:53Six pictures in total which are taken during the shooting of Paramore's "Brick by Boring Brick" music video have been found. The snaps highlight on frontwoman Hayley Williams, guitarist Josh Farro and a kid with red wings. In several photos, Hayley is shown sitting on a swing.
The video is directed by Meiert Avis and will be premiered next week on "The Hills". It will take the band's fans to the fairy tale world. "Josh and I are on the outside, in the real world, and you'll see he's a gravedigger. And I'm more like the storyteller. I'm narrating what's going on," she told MTV.
Winners of 2009 Los Premios MTV Awards, Lady GaGa Collects Two Gongs
October 16, 2009 03:10:56Lady GaGa adds two trophies to her collection at 2009 Los Premios MTV Awards. She is named Best International Artist, beating The Veronicas, Taylor Swift, Ashley Tisdale and McFly. She also gets Song of the Year title, thanks to her hit single "Poker Face". In this category, she pushes aside Shakira, Nelly Furtado, Kings of Leon and Wisin & Yandel.
Though losing Song of the Year to Lady GaGa, Wisin & Yandel still manage to walk home with double victories, taking home Artist of the Year and Video of the Year prizes. This is the first time the Puerto Rican reggaeton win at the event. "I want to thank Mexico, Puerto Rico and all the Latinos who support our music," Wisin says. He also thanks rapper 50 Cent who is the announcer for Artist of the Year, "Also, someone who always believed in the revolution: 50 Cent."
Barbra Streisand Beats Mariah Carey and Paramore on Hot 200
October 08, 2009 10:10:19Neither Mariah Carey nor Paramore rules Billboard Hot 200 this week as they have lost the hot spot to Barbra Streisand. "Love Is the Answer", the latest record from the singer with the most No. 1 albums, sold 180,000 copies. Meanwhile, Paramore's "Brand New Eyes" and Mariah's "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" could only scan 175,000 and 168,000 units respectively.
With such number, Paramore sit at number two on the U.S. albums chart and Mariah follows at the third place. First week sale projection from Billboard actually had estimated either Paramore or Mariah could be crowned this week's champ, but both of them miss the spot. The final result is not quite a surprise as according to HITS Daily Double, Barbra had come to the second place between Paramore and Mariah per October 6.
Paramore Postpone Concert As Hayley Williams Loses Her Voice
October 02, 2009 01:10:39It seems that Miley Cyrus is not the only singer who gets sick in the middle of her tour as Paramore's frontwoman Hayley Williams also has health problem and recently tweeted about getting a treatment from her doctor due to vocal cords problem. As a result, the band have to delay their live concert which was originally scheduled to take place on October 1 in Los Angeles.
"We regret to inform you that Paramore's show originally scheduled for tonight at the Hollywood Palladium will be postponed," it was announced on the band's official website. "We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause anyone. The new date and additional details will be announced shortly."
Mariah Carey and Paramore Competing for No. 1 on Hot 200
October 01, 2009 10:10:12Either Mariah Carey or Paramore will secure the top spot on Billboard Hot 200 next week, Billboard predicted. Mariah's "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel" and Paramore's "Brand New Eyes" could easily sell between 160,000 to 170,000 copies, according to the publication.
Should Mariah rule the U.S. albums chart, the album which arrived in U.S. stores on September 29 will become her seventh chart topper. Also, she will tie Madonna as the second female artist with the most No. 1 albums, just behind Barbra Streisand.
Paramore's 'Ignorance' Music Video Comes Out in Full
August 13, 2009 01:08:58A music video filmed to support Paramore's new single "Ignorance" has just made its way out. It features the band performing the song in a dark room. The only light in the room comes from a light bulb held by their lead singer Hayley Williams.
"Ignorance" is the lead single from Paramore's new studio album "Brand New Eyes". This track was showcased live for the first time at MTV Unplugged on June 25 and has been dropped for digital download since July 7.
Paramore Announce 'Brand New Eyes' Fall Tour Dates
August 13, 2009 11:08:56After opening for No Doubt's roadshow which ended in early August, Paramore will embark on their own headlining tour to promote their new album "Brand New Eyes". They will start the gig on September 29, the same day the record hits the U.S. market.
This band will then wrap up the gig on November 1 at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. During the North American roadshow, they will take fellow bands Paper Route and The Swellers as their supporting acts.
Snippet of Paramore's 'Ignorance' Music Video
August 11, 2009 10:08:35A short clip of Paramore's upcoming music video which is shot to support their brand new single "Ignorance" has been unveiled. It features the band performing the song in an indoor place with their lead singer Hayley Williams holding a light bulb. The full-length video is scheduled to be premiered on Thursday, August 13 on all MTV platforms.
"Ignorance" is the lead single from Paramore's new studio album "Brand New Eyes". This track was showcased live for the first time at MTV Unplugged on June 25 and has been dropped for digital download since July 7.
Nominations of 2009 MTV VMAs, Beyonce and Lady GaGa Lead the Pack
August 05, 2009 09:08:33Nomination recipients for the 26th Annual MTV Video Music Awards have been announced on August 4. And, it was revealed that both Beyonce Knowles and Lady GaGa have dominated the list with nine nods.
Out of the nine nominations Beyonce and Lady GaGa received, eight of them have the two female singers facing off against each other. Beyonce competes against Lady GaGa in such categories as Video of the Year, Best Female Video, Best Pop Video, Best Direction, Best Editing, Best Special Effects, Best Cinematography and Art Direction.
Title and Tracklisting for Paramore's New Album
June 26, 2009 11:06:22Official working title and tracklisting for Paramore's forthcoming third studio album have finally been shared. It is confirmed that the record is called "Brand New Eyes" and set to arrive across America on September 29.
Paramore have included eleven new songs on the album's tracklisting. Among them, the band reportedly have chosen a song titled "Ignorance" as its lead single, and will drop it for purchase on July 7. Prior to the release day, they have showcased the song at MTV Unplugged on June 25.
Paramore's New Album Is Finished, New Songs to Be Played on Tour
June 02, 2009 01:06:00Paramore's new album is confirmed to have been finished, and the band are now looking forward to showcase two of its new songs during their opening set for No Doubt's summer tour. "You're excited about [the album] 'cause it's done and you just want to go out and play those songs," drummer Zac Farro tells Billboard.
However, Zac admits that "there's a lot that has to be done" before they bring out the songs to public. He adds, "So it doesn't come out for awhile and you're just going back and playing your other two records when you just want to play all the new stuff."
Hayley Williams on Paramore's New Album: 'I Felt a Lot Heavier'
May 23, 2009 02:05:23Paramore's lead singer Hayley Williams has opened up about what they are up to for the band's new album, stating that she feels "a lot heavier" in it. "I wrote ['Misery Business'] about a past experience, and I had already seen the outcome and gotten through everything. And that's the same with every song on the record, even the ones that weren't that personal. ... But this record, I felt a lot heavier," she tells MTV.
"We'd be at practice, and I didn't even like some of the songs at first, because of my parts, because I was like, 'This isn't a feel-good song, because I'm writing about something I'm going through right now, and it's still painful,' " Hayley continues her explanation. "And I confused that with actually not liking the songs, when actually I was prouder of them than I've ever been before. They're heavier emotions for me. ... I'm still going through some of this stuff, and these songs are really healing to me."
Full Nominees List of 2009 MTV Movie Awards
May 05, 2009 09:05:11With fans taking charge to select the nominees of 2009 MTV Movie Awards, "Twilight" came up topping the nomination field as MTV unveiled its contending films on Monday, May 4. The Catherine Hardwicke-directed vampire drama scored seven nods from the eleven categories available, nabbing Best Movie gong as well as placing two of its actors, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner in Breakthrough Performance Male.
Those two categories aside, "Twilight" also garnered a Best Female Performance nomination for leading actress Kristen Stewart. It also earned the chances to win the golden popcorn for Best Fight (Robert Pattinson vs. Cam Gigandet); for Best Kiss (Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson); and for a new category, Best Song From a Movie (Paramore's "Decode").
Paramore's New Album to Arrive in September
April 29, 2009 01:04:38A follow up to Paramore's 2007 studio album "Riot!" will be released this September. The news is shared to MTV by the band themselves and it is confirmed by their label, Fueled By Ramen.
Prior to the album's release, a couple of new songs from the effort are expected to be showcased by the band this summer during their tour with No Doubt, which will be kicked off on May 16 in Las Vegas. Up to date, this band are still lingering in Rob Cavallo's studio in Calabasas, California to get the record done.
No Doubt/Paramore's Summer Tour Dates Announced
February 26, 2009 01:02:32Cities and dates for No Doubt's highly-anticipated tour with Paramore have been unraveled on Wednesday, February 25. Being the ska-punk band's first tour since going on hiatus five years ago, the tour will start with the band's performance at the Bamboozle Festival in East Rutherford, New Jersey on May 3 and wrap up in Orange County, California, on August 1.
Visiting amphitheaters and arenas from coast to coast across North America, it will make 45 cities stops along the way and end with a two-night stand at Irvine, California's Verizon Wireless Amphitheater. The tour dates also include a performance at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, for Tiger Woods' annual Tiger Jam charity event on May 16. In addition to Paramore as the band's opening act, The Sounds, Janelle Monae and Bedouin Soundclash will serve as support on select dates.
No Doubt Tapping Paramore for Summer Tour
January 22, 2009 09:01:43It is official, No Doubt will be hitting the road for a summer tour with Paramore serving as their special guest. While the dates and venues for the roadshow have yet to be unveiled, they are confirmed to kick off the gig in May and continue playing outdoor amphitheaters and arenas throughout the summer in U.S. and Canada.
On why the tour has to be done, singer Gwen Stefani says they need to travel to find inspiration for their new music. "The whole reason for going on this tour was to have fun, try on all our favorite songs again and to get inspired to make new music. It feels good to be all together again," so she claims.
Paramore to Bring in Different Music on Upcoming LP
December 30, 2008 03:12:21During a backstage interview at KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas in Los Angeles, singer Hayley Williams shares Paramore's forthcoming studio album will have different music. "When we get into the studio, there's going to be a lot more different things going on," she told MTV.
Though the effort's concrete details are yet to be disclosed, Hayley claims that in writing new songs for the record, they have grown up and been inspired by life. She says, "We've learned a lot about relationships and friendships and life in general, and I'm stoked because I don't really know what I'm going to say about it, but I've got a lot that I want to get out."
Paramore Love to Be Part of 'New Moon'
December 24, 2008 03:12:47Following the success of "Twilight" soundtrack album, which debuted at number 1 on Billboard Hot 200 Albums chart, selling 164,700 copies in its first week in stores, Paramore reveal their excitement to be part of "Twilight" sequel, "New Moon". Guitarist Josh Farro tells OK! magazine, "We're not campaigning, but we'd love to be part of it."
Commenting on their involvement in crafting "Decode" and "I Caught Myself" for "Twilight" theme songs, singer Hayley Williams considers it as "a phenomenon." She says, "We're just thrilled to be a part of it. Our fans were part of our following before we blew up, and I think it means something to them, too. It's opened a whole new world, and it definitely means a lot for our career. It's changed a lot."
Artist of the Week: Paramore
November 24, 2008 01:11:40Paramore released their sophomore studio album "Riot!" in June 2007. Dealing with what they called as "an unbridled outburst of emotion," the record landed at number 15 on Billboard Hot 200 Albums chart and at number 2 on U.K. Rock Albums chart, selling a total of 1,040,000 copies across the U.S.
Following their success with "Riot!", Paramore were signed by Catherine Hardwicke, director of "Twilight", to write songs for the vampire movie soundtrack. One of the songs they worked on is titled "Decode" and peaked at number 12 on Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. Meanwhile, the soundtrack album for the romantic drama movie itself made its debut at number 1 on Billboard Hot 200 Albums chart, having sold about 164,700 copies in its first week in the U.S. stores and added another 107,000 copies in its second week on sale.
Paramore Begin Working on Third Studio LP
November 18, 2008 03:11:12Paramore have been "getting started" cooking up new materials for their third major studio effort. During an interview with MTV, lead singer Hayley Williams shared that the band wanted "to make a great record" for their next project.
"With the way I write, I feel like I write better from those kinds of intense struggles. I pull a lot from those experiences," Williams commented on her songwriting credit for their still-in-the-work effort. "We've all learned a lot about friendship, we've learned a lot about ourselves, so I'm really excited to see how it turns out."
'Twilight' Rocks L.A. With World Premiere
November 18, 2008 01:11:08Gearing up to the wide release of "Twilight" this coming Friday, November 21, Summit Entertainment have held one special event through a world premiere of the much awaited vampire drama in Los Angeles. On Monday, November 17, evening, the studio rolled down red blood carpet at the Mann Village and Bruin theaters in Westwood, California, to welcome stars and guests.
With every corner in the middle of Westwood Village flooded with enthusiastic fans, the film's leading stars, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, were spotted walking down the red carpet. The two were joined by their co-stars, including Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Nikki Reed, Peter Facinelli and Taylor Lautner.
Video Premiere: Paramore's 'Decode'
November 04, 2008 09:11:18Paramore have premiered a music video for Twilight's theme song "Decode". Featuring the band's performance in a dense forest, the music video also has a few new bits from the movie.
In addition to seeing the main character of the movie, Edward Cullen, stopping a sliding car with his bare hand to save Isabella Swan, the footage also views Edward making a flash run through the trees while carrying Bella on his back. As it continues, a few new glimpses at Edward and Bella staring longingly at one another as well as what looks like to be a rescuing scene also appear.
Sneak Peek of Paramore's 'Decode' Music Video
October 29, 2008 01:10:55A less-than-30-second snippet of Paramore's "Decode" music video has been unveiled. All wearing black costumes, the band's members are set playing the song in a dense forest with big trees imprisoning them from the outside world.
"Decode" is a new song that is specially penned for the soundtrack of the upcoming movie "Twilight". Other musicians, who will be involved in the work of the film's soundtracks, include Muse, Linkin Park, Jane's Addiction's Perry Farrell and composer Carter Burwell. The theme song LP will be available for purchase in the U.S. stores on November 4.
Details on Paramore's Live Set Unveiled
October 21, 2008 03:10:36Paramore have confirmed that their upcoming CD/DVD containing the band's live taped performances during their "Final Riot! Summer Tour 2008" will be entitled "The Final Riot!". Taped and recorded during their nearly non-stop tour, the double CD/DVD package will present the band's extraordinary year with live renditions of hits such as "Misery Business" and "That's What You Get".
Scheduled to come out on November 25 in the U.S., the DVD will also feature the band in their most intimate moments on tour with exclusive interviews and full access behind the scenes on the bus, at soundcheck as well as at rehearsals. On top of that, an exclusive documentary called "40 Days of RIOT!" will be included on the forthcoming CD/DVD.
'Twilight' OST Track Listing Uncovered
October 07, 2008 09:10:47The official track listing for "Twilight" soundtrack has been unearthed. On Monday, October 6, Chop Shop Records has announced all of the artists taking part to create the signature tunes for the vampire romance flick as well as the title of the songs. Musicians from Muse and Linkin Park to Jane's Addiction frontman Perry Farrell and composer Carter Burwell are several of the talented people behind the tracks.
The unveiling of the list has also answered speculations that Muse will contribute a track for the soundtrack. In it, they will present "Supermassive Black Hole", their first single from their fourth album, "Black Holes & Revelations". The official list has also let out that aside from the previously streamed "Decode", Paramore have also included their track "I Caught Myself" in the motion picture album. Additionally, Collective Soul will deliver one of their "Dosage" singles, "Tremble for My Beloved", while Iron & Wine shares "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" from his third studio LP "The Shepherd's Dog".
Decode, Paramore's Song for 'Twilight' Streamed
October 02, 2008 10:10:55The fruit of Paramore's work on the soundtrack of Vampire movie "Twilight" is now available for streaming. "Decode" is one of the two songs that the rock band specially made for the movie. It will also be the first single outed from the OST album which is now due for a release on November 4.
The song is available for listening in full on StephenieMeyer.com, the website owned by the author of the books the movie is based on. It has also been revealed via MTV that Paramore will shoot a music video for the song "sometime around October 13".
Paramore Working on 'Twilight' Theme Songs
September 20, 2008 09:09:13Through their lead vocalist, Hayley Williams, Paramore announce that they are booked out to write songs for "Twilight" movie soundtrack. "Paramore is going to be a part of the soundtrack for motion picture Twilight!" Hayley says.
Hayley continues revealing that the pop punk band will write two singles, one of which is confirmed to be titled "Decode". She states, "'Decode' will be the lead single for the film and the band will be releasing a brand new music video this fall!"
Rihanna, Pink, Paramore to Perform at 2008 MTV VMAs
August 22, 2008 10:08:08The longer list of artists slated to grace the stage of MTV Video Music Awards this year has been released. Joining the previously confirmed acts such as Lil Wayne, Jonas Brothers and Kid Rock are Rihanna, Paramore and Pink.
Rihanna in particular will perform her charting single "Disturbia" while rock band Paramore are scheduled to play "Misery Business". Pink, in the mean time, will bring out her brand new hit "So What" and perform it live on the stage for the first time. MTV said that the list of performers will grow in the coming weeks along with the announcement of the presenters.
Video Premiere: Paramore's 'That's What You Got'
March 25, 2008 09:03:46Once cleared from the breaking up speculations, Paramore move on with the promotion of their singles out of the 2007 "Riot!". The Grammy-nominated rock band have just premiered a new video for their third single in U.S., "That's What You Get".
The clip is directed by Marcos Siega and was shot in Nashville, Tennessee earlier this month. While addressing the breaking up issue, the band used this reason of shooting a new music video as a proof that they were indeed still together. Just a little more than a week after, they canceled a European tour to work on "personal issues".
Paramore Sat Down to Address Break Up Issue
March 15, 2008 10:03:20Paramore's lead singer Haylie Williams and her band mates have sat down for the first time with MTV to discuss what was going on behind all the rumors of the band's break up. Through the interview, it can be confirmed now that the Grammy-nominated band are not splitting up.
The band posted a message in February that they needed sometime off to figure out some "internal issues", leading to speculations that they were considering to quit. On the contrary Williams said with a laugh, "No, Paramore is not breaking up. Not at all." The band were in fact made a headliner at South by Southwest on Friday (March 14) and decided to address the truth on the occasion.
Paramore NOT Breaking Up, Just Being Honest
February 23, 2008 11:02:08Paramore's cryptic message on their official blog earlier this week that announced their absence from the European tour has led to many speculations, including a break-up. In anticipation to this, frontwoman Haylie Williams has posted another message confirming that they are not splitting up.
Williams insists that they were just hitting rock bottom and therefore decided to be honest with their fans. However, when gossips started mushrooming about their plan to part ways, Williams set the record straight. The post read: "Since we posted the last entry, we've gotten tons of phone calls and people posting things on websites saying that we are breaking up. i just want to make it clear, though, that by posting two nights ago we weren't saying the band was over."
Paramore to Shoot a Video Despite Breaking Up Rumors
February 22, 2008 10:02:20Grammy-nominated group Paramore have canceled their European dates that were supposed to commence on Tuesday, February 26, prompting speculations that they are breaking up. On their official blog, the band wrote that they need a break to settle on some "internal issues" before embarking on a tour with Jimmy Eat World in Spring.
Part of the statement read: "There are a lot of internal issues that have been going on in this band for quite a while now. A lot of it started right around the time we were gearing up for the RIOT Tour in the US. We were able to fight through all of it for this long but unfortunately we weren't able to keep it together long enough to make it through 'til the end of this tour."
Paramore, 30 Seconds to Mars to Headline 'Give it a Name' Fest
January 17, 2008 04:01:43U.S. rock bands, Paramore and 30 Seconds to Mars will headline a music festival held in U.K. territories this May. The acts will share duties at Give It a Name Festival which is held during a two-days course.
On May 10, Paramore will headline the show at London's Earl Court while 30 Seconds Mars which is fronted by actor Jared Leto will play Sheffield Arena. The next day they will switch venue and play with their respective supporting acts.
Rhino Ent. to Release "Sounds of Superman"
May 20, 2006 02:05:38
While there won't be official soundtrack for the highly anticipated flick "Superman Returns", Rhino Entertainment is planning to release "Sounds of Superman", which is the soundtrack CD of the film.
Due June 13th later this year, the set contains several fun covers, including R.E.M.'s "Superman" by The Academy Is ..., The Kinks' "(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman" by The Sun, Donovan's "Sunshine Superman" by The Films, and Foo Fighters' "My Hero" by Paramore.
