Kelly Clarkson’s Controversial Republican Support Spikes Sales

Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You) Is Kelly Clarkson’s Latest Single
Kelly Clarkson - Stronger

True to her lyrics, “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger,” Kelly Clarkson got her (fair) share of criticism when she expressed support for the Republican presidential Ron Paul according to Idolator. Fans voiced their opinions via Twitter in a less than nice way, which led Clarkson to defend herself against hatred.

The reason? Well, Ron Paul has expressed some controversial views on gay rights and the death penalty according to Idolator. Yet, it seems that her latest set Stronger has increased its sales on Amazon and iTunes. According to GossipCop, the set rose from No.41 to N.13 during her Twitter battle.

Kelly Clarkson released her debut album Thankful in 2003 on the back of her winning American Idol the year before. The set was followed by Breakaway (2004)  which included some of her biggest hits such as ‘Because of You’ and ‘Behind These Hazel Eyes.’

Her latest set which is mentioned above has so far spawned two singles. While ‘Mr. Know It All’ did reach No.10 on the Billboard Hot 100, ‘Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)’ might get passed that dismal No.64 with the support of Ron Paul?

Listen to Kelly Clarkson – Stronger (Deluxe Version) via Spotify!

Kelly Clarkson – Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)

Will Little Mix Be the 2011 Christmas No.1?

TheX Factor  winners Little Mix will need to sell a lot of copies of ‘Cannonball’ during the upcoming week to retain the top spot and become this year’s Christmas No.1. Usually, the winners’ debut singles are released on the week of the coveted Christmas number-one battle, but this year plans changed. Matt Cradle managed this feat with “When We Collide.”

One of my first blog entries back in 2009 highlighted that Joe McElderry was denied his No.1 single due to a Facebook campaign. Instead, Rage Against The Machine’s 1992 hit ‘Killing in the Name of’ topped the yuletide singles chart.

Comprising of members Jesy Nelson, Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall, Little Mix’s chart topping track in question is a cover of Damien Rice’s 2002 hit single ‘Cannonball.’ The track has charted in different versions, peaking at No.9 earlier this year.

Listen to Little Mix’s “Cannonball” via Spotify UK

Bret Easton Ellis Praises Robyn

Robyn
Robyn

We’re Swedes and we’re so proud of Robyn who rocked U.S. living rooms in Saturday Night Live this weekend. According to Aftonbladet, my favorite author Bret Easton Ellis loved the performance. On Saturday, Robyn performed ‘Call Your Girlfriend’ and ‘Dancing on My Own’ in the show. Host of the night was Katy Perry, whom Robyn toured with.

Bret Easton Ellis tweeted that Robyn probably was the best artist of this season and confessed that he’s listened to the singer’s Body Talk album for a year.

 

Florence + The Machine Gets CSI: NY Push

CSI: NY
CSI: NY

Watching the latest episode of CSI: NY, I was introduced to ‘Never Let Me Go’ by Florence + The Machine. Played at the end of the episode ‘Means to An End’ (aired on CBS on 12/2), the track is included on the latest album Ceremonials, issued on Oct.28. To date, the album has spawned the singles ‘What the Water Gave Me,’ ‘Shake It Out’ while ‘No Light, No Light’ is set for an early January 2012 debut. So, one makes you wonder why ‘Never Let Me Go’ isn’t an obvious choice!

I remember covering Florence + The Machine’s hugely appreciated BRIT Awards performance back in February 2010. Ceremonials follows the 2009 debut Lungs.

Listen to ‘Never Let Me Go’ via Spotify!

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