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Rebecca Black's Friday. A voice of the new generation (1 Viewer)

FYI - earlier in this thread I linked to a series of exercise videos by some super hot chick with an accent. Apparently she is a former Czech pornstar . . . .

 
The day before Friday's will never be the same. There goes my fun, fun, fun Fridays and turned them into bum, bum, bum, Thrusdays. I feel lost.

 
http://edition.cnn.com/2011/SHOWBIZ/Music/07/11/rebecca.black.song/index.html?section=cnn_latest

Los Angeles (CNN) -- Rebecca Black hopes to step beyond her one-viral-hit-wonder status next week when she releases her second music video, which her publicist says is titled "My Moment."

Lady Gaga called Black, 14, a genius for her "It's Friday." The song and video became a viral internet sensation, getting more than 167 million viewings since it was posted on YouTube just a few months ago.

"It's Friday" celebrated the coming of the weekend and good times, but the follow up is "a fairytale story, but it happened in real life," a news release said.

The autobiographical "My Moment" will feature video from "a variety of real life events," including highlights of Black's life before her instant fame, it said. Director Morgan Lawley, whose resume includes Barbie commercials, also used Black's post-Friday highlights, including on movie premiere red carpets and at award shows.

The new video and single will be available for download next Monday night through Black's website, www.RebeccaBlackOnline.com, and on Tuesday at iTunes and other online retailers. Of course, it will also be posted on Black's YouTube channel.

While the first release was an independent vanity project that her mother paid $4,000 to a Southern California music studio to produce, her follow up is decidedly higher end.

The music was produced by Charlton Pettus, who's worked with Hilary Duff and Tears for Fears. His biggest success, though, might be the theme song for "The Sims 3" computer game.

Brandon "Blue" Hamilton, who penned a Justin Bieber tune, and Quinton Tolbert wrote it.

If you like "My Moment," then you can also look forward to more Black music next month when a five-song EP is released.
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Let the party commence!!!!
 
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:pickle: :pickle: @ 8:00 = F5, F5, F5
You may know Rebecca Black as the teenaged YouTube sensation with the viral hit, "Friday."The tune described an eighth grader getting ready for the weekend, and the video has had a reported 167 million YouTube views. But the earnest clip also prompted death threats against Black, became the target of online derision, mocking parodies and ridicule from late-night comedians.Even so, Black, 14, will enter the fray again this evening. She is releasing her follow-up single, "My Moment," which documents her rocky rise to fame. The video shows clips of real-life events such as her hosting at MTV's Online Music Awards.The song will debut on Black's YouTube channel at 8 p.m., as well as on her official website, RebeccaBlackOnline.com. It will be available for purchase Tuesday on iTunes and other online retailers.Next, the young singer is finishing up a 5-track EP that she will be self-releasing in August.Whereas the low-budget "Friday" rose up from obscurity to go viral on the Web, "My Moment" has some star power behind it. It was written by Brandon "Blue" Hamilton, who has worked with Justin Bieber and Quinton Tolbert.PHOTO: Rebecca BlackKevin Winter/Getty ImagesRebecca Black arrives at the premiere of the... View Full SizeRebecca Black: Newest Pop Sensation? Watch Video'GMA' Pop Star: Lexi St. George's Big Finish Watch VideoRebecca Black: The National Anthem Watch VideoBlack recently has had other brushes with respected stars.She worked with Katy Perry on Perry's music video, "Last Friday Night," and evidently Perry is not the only celebrity who has worked with or name-checked her.According to Black's website, Lady Gaga proclaimed her a "genius" at Google headquarters, Simon Cowell wanted to meet her and Justin Bieber performed "Friday" in concert.So far in 2011, Black is the most popular topic on Twitter, even passing Bieber, Gaga and Charlie Sheen.In March, when ABC News' Andrea Canning interviewed Black on "Good Morning America," she said, "I can't tell if I'm awake or not. It's crazy."But despite the celebrity nods in her direction, Black's song also spurred ruthless ridicule and other attacks.During Black's "GMA" interview, Canning read her some of the biting comments out there, such as, "Your song 'Friday' is the worst song I've ever heard in my entire life," and, "I hate your voice, it's gonna be stuck in my head for life."Black said the meanest thing she read online was, "I hope you cut yourself and I hope you get an eating disorder so you look pretty and I hope you go cut and die."She said she cried at first when she saw the comments and thought it was her fault, but realized that was not the case."I have talent on some level," she said. "I don't think I'm the worst singer, but I don't think I'm the best singer."However, in an online vote, 76 percent of "GMA" viewers said the attacks on Black were not too harsh and only 24 percent thought they were.For a time, the video that made Black the subject of discussion was no longer available on YouTube for viewing. Black claimed copyright infringement, and the video was removed.A rep for Black told TMZ, "We can confirm that we submitted a Take Down Notice to YouTube as a result of the dispute we have with Ark Music regarding the 'Friday' video."Ark Music Factory, the company that put out "Friday," was charging viewers $2.99 for a three-day rental.On June 14, Black tweeted from her verified account @MsRebeccaBlack, "Thanks for all the messages regarding the $2.00 fee added to Friday video, I have NOTHING to do with this!!" She continued, "PS…My Manager and Lawyer are on this and are going to get to the bottom of this! Stay tuned…"The video was available soon after the YouTube takedown on a Rebecca Black Vevo page. However, the account was eventually taken down, and "Friday" fans were deprived once more.Black tweeted on June 20, "The youtube account 'rebeccablackVEVO' is a poser. The cover they posted was a fake. We're working on taking that account down ASAP."In March, Reuters reported, Black's lawyers accused Ark Music of copyright infringement and unlawful exploitation of her publicity rights.However, as of ... well, last Friday, "Friday" was back on YouTube -- though not via Black's YouTube channel.
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Looks like she quit middle school because of bullying http://mashable.com/2011/08/12/rebecca-black-quits-school-bullying-poll/

YouTube sensation Rebecca Black might have gone from anonymous California middle school student to online celebrity overnight, but that doesn’t mean she isn’t still bullied like millions of other kids.Black’s viral song “Friday” has amassed more than 167 million views on YouTube, been parodied by celebrities and musicians and was covered on the hit show Glee. Mainstream artists like Katy Perry and Lady Gaga have given their support to Black and “Friday.” Black has even poked fun at herself and the song’s lyrics.The song might be derided and mocked (and at Mashable, we’re certainly not immune from taking part in some of the mockery), but it’s also been one of the biggest viral sensations of 2011. Five months after the video first appeared online, 14-year-old Rebecca Black is a bona fide star.Fame has its consequences, though. In an interview aired this week on ABC’s Nightline, Black revealed that she was forced to quit middle school because of real-world harassment. Constant bullying over the lyrics of “Friday” and harassment over her newfound fame made it impossible for Black to continue going to school. Black’s mom is now home-schooling the teen.
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Has it been determined who owns the rights to the song? Does Rebecca Black own the song and thus can do what she wants with it, sampling, and so forth?

I only ask and bring this up because there is a television ad in this area promoting Black Friday by Kohl's and they use the same beat, words and such. They just ad in Black Friday. I'm wondering if Rebecca is seeing a buck from something like this or is ARK music seeing the money? Also, the girl in the ad may not look like Rebecca but has a similar appearance.

 
'Mario Kart said:
Has it been determined who owns the rights to the song? Does Rebecca Black own the song and thus can do what she wants with it, sampling, and so forth?I only ask and bring this up because there is a television ad in this area promoting Black Friday by Kohl's and they use the same beat, words and such. They just ad in Black Friday. I'm wondering if Rebecca is seeing a buck from something like this or is ARK music seeing the money? Also, the girl in the ad may not look like Rebecca but has a similar appearance.
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I thought the guy that does the rap in the middle of the song was the person that wrote and produced this gem. I'd assume he/his company is the party that owns the rights to the song. :moneybag:
 
'mlball77 said:
'Mario Kart said:
Has it been determined who owns the rights to the song? Does Rebecca Black own the song and thus can do what she wants with it, sampling, and so forth?I only ask and bring this up because there is a television ad in this area promoting Black Friday by Kohl's and they use the same beat, words and such. They just ad in Black Friday. I'm wondering if Rebecca is seeing a buck from something like this or is ARK music seeing the money? Also, the girl in the ad may not look like Rebecca but has a similar appearance.
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I thought the guy that does the rap in the middle of the song was the person that wrote and produced this gem. I'd assume he/his company is the party that owns the rights to the song. :moneybag:
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I figured as much but not sure. I was thinking that maybe her her deal to make a video she also bought the song and such. Would be curious to know how much she has profited with all the exposure. Haven't her much from her lately so maybe there is nothing more to see. But, that song will forever be entrenched in top things to happen in 2011.
 
'Mario Kart said:
'mlball77 said:
'Mario Kart said:
Has it been determined who owns the rights to the song? Does Rebecca Black own the song and thus can do what she wants with it, sampling, and so forth?I only ask and bring this up because there is a television ad in this area promoting Black Friday by Kohl's and they use the same beat, words and such. They just ad in Black Friday. I'm wondering if Rebecca is seeing a buck from something like this or is ARK music seeing the money? Also, the girl in the ad may not look like Rebecca but has a similar appearance.
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I thought the guy that does the rap in the middle of the song was the person that wrote and produced this gem. I'd assume he/his company is the party that owns the rights to the song. :moneybag:
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I figured as much but not sure. I was thinking that maybe her her deal to make a video she also bought the song and such. Would be curious to know how much she has profited with all the exposure. Haven't her much from her lately so maybe there is nothing more to see. But, that song will forever be entrenched in top things to happen in 2011.
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My wife said she caught the Kohl's "Rebecca Black Friday" commercial a couple times yesterday. Good stuff.
 
Just saw this video/song for the first time. I was expecting something. Anything. But nothing?

I at least understood how the Dancing Baby was popular. Don't get this.

New low here.

 
'Daywalker said:
Just saw this video/song for the first time. I was expecting something. Anything. But nothing?I at least understood how the Dancing Baby was popular. Don't get this. New low here.
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Were you watching the video? Listening to the lyrics? If you did, you wouldn't be asking these questions. Stevie Wonder can see what the problem is and you can't? Sad. :coffee:
 
'Daywalker said:
Just saw this video/song for the first time. I was expecting something. Anything. But nothing?

I at least understood how the Dancing Baby was popular. Don't get this.

New low here.
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:goodposting: It didn't even appear to be mediocre enough to justify the effort it took to mock it. The world must really be bored.
 
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