Stereogum — Cole Alexander, guitarist for Atlanta garage-rock mainstays the Black Lips, recently took part in “Hate Song,” an A.V. Club interview series in which various prominent types talk about songs that they can’t stand. As Pitchfork points out, in hi... more info

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NME — In a series of tweets, which have since been deleted, the singer also asks audience members to wear rainbow colors in support of gay rights more info

ContactMusic — Royals singer Lorde is laughing off a planned protest outside her upcoming Missouri concert by members of ultra-religious group the Westboro Baptist... more info

MTV.com News — Christian fundamentalists are planning to picket her March 21 show in Kansas City, Missouri. By Emily Blake more info

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ContactMusic — New Zealand pop sensation Lorde underwent a late night therapy session over the weekend (15-16Mar14) after injuring her hand on tour.The Royals... more info

The Independent — Lorde has turned down the chance to support Katy Perry on her Prism tour because she wants to be "really independent".     more info

NME — 'I want to be headlining my own shows instead of supporting someone else,' commented the teenage singer more info

MTV.com News — Ellie Goulding is the new blonde in Lorde's life, it seems. By Brenna Ehrlich more info