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Lorde Complains About Media’s ‘Lecherous Gaze’

Teenage singer Lorde was bombarded by the press as she arrived home in Auckland after two Grammy wins on Sunday night. The crowd of photographers and journalists were so aggressive, they almost pushed the teenage singer and her family over as they tried to get their shots, which Lorde later complained about on Twitter. “I know that success comes with a price tag,” she tweeted, in a now-deleted post. “It just sucks when you see that in your tiny home country where you previously felt safe...

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21:40 on January 29 2014

Lorde slams New Zealand press for being heavy handed on her return home

NME — The 17-year-old singer takes to Twitter to vent her anger following double Grammy Awards victory more info
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14:00 on January 29 2014

Lorde Complains About Media’s ‘Lecherous Gaze’

Time — Teenage singer Lorde was bombarded by the press as she arrived home in Auckland after two Grammy wins on Sunday night. The crowd of photographers and journalists were s... more info
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09:09 on January 30 2014

Lorde Condemns New Zealand Media for Pushing Her; Thanks Hometown Fans for Grammy Wins

Topix — Lorde has mixed feelings about being a Grammy winner. According to The Southland Times , the singer had a rough time when she arrived at Auckland International Airport in... more info
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08:59 on January 29 2014

Lorde fed up of 'lecherous gaze' of music industry

The Telegraph — Grammy-winning teenage pop star Lorde says that 'the price tag of fame sucks' and bemoans the 'lecherous gaze' of music industry     more info
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20:22 on January 29 2014

Lorde Slams The Media’s “Lecherous Gaze” In Twitter Rant

MTV.co.uk News — The Royals singer was apparently hassled by waiting press at Auckland airport... more info
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