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Take 5: On The Rise Artist Tiffany Houghton
We all love to know what inspires our favorite stars and we want to know what – or who – is behind our favorite lyrics. But why so serious all the time? Take 5 is Tragic Kingdom’s regular feature that sheds some light on the questions that you really want to know, but might never ask. Up next, V for Vetrano takes 5 with the on-the-rise country-pop darling Tiffany Houghton. Take 5: Tiffany Houghton1. Outside of music, what are three things you can’t live without? a. I absolutely love to read and I LOVE to write. Outside of music I would definitely say I couldn’t live without a good book…
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Harry Styles Heading In Another Direction?
For months rumors have been circulating that Harry Styles, one-fifth of the massive boy band One Direction, has been working on a solo project. Those rumors appeared to have been confirmed as a new single written by Styles and his rocker friend Sam McCarthy landed online over the weekend. The song immediately sent the band’s fans into a frenzy and breakup rumors swirled. The band’s rep insists that “Don’t Let Me Go” is single that Styles wrote for a One Direction project that was later rejected and shoots down rumors of a breakup or tension between the band. And while it’s inevitable that Styles will eventually pull a Timberlake and…
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On The Rise: Jackson Guthy Q&A + Win Tickets To Summer Break Tour
You may have first seen 17-year-old Jackson Guthy on The Ellen DeGeneres show, where the music-loving talk-show host gave the singer a chance to show off his talents in 2011 – and then again earlier this year. Since his first appearance on the show, Guthy has toured with acts like Big Time Rush and One Direction and released a number of catchy singles. The pop act will release his EP entitled Launch later this year, which will include tracks “Bad Boy” and “Brothers & Sisters.” This Friday, Guthy kicks off his 38-city tour opening for Victoria Justice and Big Time Rush on the massive Summer Break Tour. If you don’t yet know about this…
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Fifth Harmony’s Moves On From The X Factor
Last year, Simon Cowell and his team saw the potential in five individual girls who were auditioning for the second season of The X Factor USA. Those five girls – Dinah-Jane Hansen, Ally Brooke, Camila Cabello, Normani Hamilton and Lauren Jauregui – became Fifth Harmony on the series. Not unlike Cowell’s One Direction (who were similarly put together on the UK version of the series), these ladies struck an immediate chord with America as they sailed through to the season’s finale. Placing third, it wasn’t long after the show that Cowell snatched them up and put them to work on their debut. The release of their first record is still…
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Fifth Harmony’s Moves On From The X Factor
Last year, Simon Cowell and his team saw the potential in five individual girls who were auditioning for the second season of The X Factor USA. Those five girls – Dinah-Jane Hansen, Ally Brooke, Camila Cabello, Normani Hamilton and Lauren Jauregui – became Fifth Harmony on the series. Not unlike Cowell’s One Direction (who were similarly put together on the UK version of the series), these ladies struck an immediate chord with America as they sailed through to the season’s finale. Placing third, it wasn’t long after the show that Cowell snatched them up and put them to work on their debut. The release of their first record is still…
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The X Factor Auditions Kicking Off This Week
Do you have “The X Factor” (or think you do, rather)? The brand that delivered international superstars such as Leona Lewis, One Direction and Cher Lloyd are on the hunt for America’s next international superstar. The highly talked about second season gave us promising new acts like Emblem 3, Fifth Harmony and Carly Rose Sonenclar, but the U.S. version of the series has yet to deliver an act as big as the UK version of the show. If you think you have what it takes, then consider the gauntlet officially thrown. THE X FACTOR auditions will be held in the following cities: LOS ANGELES, CADate: Wednesday, March 6Venue: Galen Center CHARLESTON, SCDate:…
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The X Factor: Season 2 Finale
The final three remaining teams took The X Factor stage last night to compete for America’s vote and become the second winner of the series. While America’s first winner, Melanie Amaro, has failed to impact with her first single, the UK version has delivered international success with acts including Leona Lewis, Cher Lloyd and One Direction. Tate Stevens, the country crooner from Team L.A. Reid, has consistently topped the leaderboard this season. No surprise considering the devotion of a country audience and Stevens’ loyal family-man quality. His performances last night were mediocre at best and his pairing with Little Big Town on “Pontoon” was awkward, but I won’t be surprised if…
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Tragic Kingdom’s Year-End Poll
We’re nearing the end of another great year in music and I’m busy putting together my year-end ‘Best Of’ lists, but before I announce my picks I want to hear from YOU! Who was your number one go-to artist in 2012? What song’s wouldn’t leave your head? What concerts made you a diehard fan? Vote for your favorite artists and songs in Tragic Kingdom’s Best of 2012 poll now! So take a 15-second pause and let me know who had you rocking out all year long below. Be on the look out for Tragic Kingdom’s ‘Best Of 2012’ lists coming soon where I’ll announce the Reader’s Picks as well.
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First Listen: One Direction "Take Me Home" Bonus Tracks
Last week Tragic Kingdom delivered One Direction‘s sophomore album Take Me Home in its entirety, including the 4 additional tracks found on the Yearbook Edition. But any diehard One Direction fan knows that the standard edition of a 1D record simply won’t do. So, in hopes to keep all you adolescent girls -and some of you older fans (you know who you are)- happy, I’ve got more from the British heartthrobs for you. Five more tracks found on the deluxe version of the record. You’re welcome. And as a thank you, please find your way to the left-hand side of the page and hit that ‘Like’ button for Tragic Kingdom’s new Facebook page. That way you’ll always be the first to…
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First Listen: One Direction "Take Me Home" Bonus Tracks
Last week Tragic Kingdom delivered One Direction‘s sophomore album Take Me Home in its entirety, including the 4 additional tracks found on the Yearbook Edition. But any diehard One Direction fan knows that the standard edition of a 1D record simply won’t do. So, in hopes to keep all you adolescent girls -and some of you older fans (you know who you are)- happy, I’ve got more from the British heartthrobs for you. Five more tracks found on the deluxe version of the record. You’re welcome. And as a thank you, please find your way to the left-hand side of the page and hit that ‘Like’ button for Tragic Kingdom’s new Facebook page. That way you’ll always be the first to…
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First Listen: One Direction’s New Album "Take Me Home"
One week from today, One Direction – currently the biggest boyband in the world – will drop their highly anticipated sophomore record Take Me Home. The collection of five young heartthrobs were picked to perform together on the UK’s version of X Factor by Simon Cowell and shortly after caught the attention of young girls everywhere with their first album and catchy single “What Makes You Beautiful”. But can defeat the dreaded curse of the sophomore slump or will they follow in the footsteps of the successful boybands before them (‘N SYNC, Backstreet Boys, New Kids on the Block)? Pre-order the record on iTunes now and stream it in its…