Lady Gaga has been WORKING on her hiatus! She announced to her stans, the Monsters and other fans and media on Facebook today, that she will be releasing a new album, ARTPOP, on Nov. 11, with the first single to be released on Aug. 19! She is also creating a new app that will surround the new album!

ARTPOP, which will be Gaga's third album, "musically mirrors Gaga's creative process as she passes through the mediums of each artist she collaborates with, scoring a blueprint of her journey," according to the official press release. This, results in "a 'rage' of electronic passion and fury, defining each artist's process from beginning to end." Although ARTPOP "could mean anything," for Gaga herself it is "a celebration of obsession." With a description like that, this album is sure to be very artistic! I'm expecting big things!!

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The app, built by TechHAUS, is described as a "visual engineering system that combines music, art, fashion and technology with a new interactive worldwide community—'the auras.'" By "altering the human experience with social media," the app seeks to "bring ARTculture into POP in a reverse Warholian expedition." Each user will share in the singer's "adrenaline of fame" by building and sharing their own projects and interacting with one another. On Nov. 11, she hopes "to bring the music industry into a new age; an age where art drives pop and the artist once again is in control of the 'icon.'" Wow! Kudos to her PR team because the wording of this press release alone has me VERY excited!

On Nov. 10, Gaga will also host an evening of "artRave," featuring HAUS OF GAGA projects and collaborations with a Inez & Vinoodh, Robert Wilson, Marina Abramović and Jeff Koons. And people were wondering where Gaga was! This woman has been working! Can't wait to see what's she's come up with, especially her app!

Are you excited for Lady Gaga's new projects?

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"Love you then they hate you then they love you again. Hate you then they love you then they hate you again."-Wale ("LoveHate Thing")

I normally don't post much on weekends. First I want to celebrate the four year anniversary of The Spotlight really quick! This blog has opened several doors for me, and I'm striving to take it to another level! I'm proud of the work that I've done, grateful for the opportunities given and for gaining experience through this blog when I couldn't find anything in the industry. I'm not looking back, but moving forward!

On to business! Wale has officially dropped his video for "LoveHate Thing," his second single off of his upcoming album, The Gifted, which will be released this Tuesday, June 25th! The visual definitely connects well with the message and style of the track. The rapper takes it old school, featuring singer Sam Dew performing with his band, in stylish suits, as the sound is reminiscent of Motown, 50s and 60s era. He reflects on his upbringing, his journey through music, and his rise in his career.

Check out the video below!

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Obviously, you know that I'm a huge fan of his, not only because he is from my area and I support my own, but because I respect his artistry and lyricism. I'm TOO excited for Wale's release (if you follow me on Twitter, I'm ALWAYS promoting him in some way). It's just amazing to see how far he has come in this industry, and I'm so proud as a fan to have been along for the journey. Make sure to pick up a copy of The Gifted on June 25th! 

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Video via MTV

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The trailer for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, the anticipated sequel to one of the, if not the biggest, films of last year, premiered last night at the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, which was hosted by Rebel Wilson. Just from the two minute sneak peak, we can see that this sequel definitely holds the exciting drama just like its predecessor!

Picking up from the last film, Jennifer Lawrence's character Katniss Everdeen and Josh Hutcherson's Peta Malark are announced as the victors of the 74th Hunger Games. But the winners don’t realize that with this win comes danger to their lives. "She just wants to save her skin, simple as that," says President Snow, played by Donald Sutherland. "She has become a beacon of hope to them. She has to be eliminated."

Check out the trailer below!






Woody Harrelson, who plays Haymitch Abernath, and Elizabeth Banks, as Effie Trinket, will make an appearance. And so does bold Gale Hawthorne, played by Liam Hemsworth (YES!), and Katniss's sister, Primrose, played by Willow Sheilds.

The line "Every revolution begins with a spark" flashes across the screen before Snow states that all of the victors have to be annihilated. "Because of her," he says, "they all pose a threat. Because of her, they all think they're invincible."

I’m too excited to see this movie!!! I literally sat through the entire show wondering when they would play the trailer. The storyline is definitely dramatic and captivating, the acting impeccable, and the set absolutely incredible! Plus a dash of hot Liam Hemsworth doesn’t hurt either!

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire hits theaters on November 22!

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