So, here at GL, we are all about rockin’ gals and girl power! When I first heard Orianthi’s song, “According to You” I was hooked.

At 24, this Australian singer/songwriter/guitarist has already had the chance to perform with some of the most well-known musicians of this decade, including Carrie Underwood, Adam Lambert, Carlos Santana, Michael Jackson and Prince.

Her album, Believe, includes her hit single, “According to You,” where she rocks on about the new guy in her life who appreciates her for her. Her songs are all about love, moving on and being strong on your own, which is something every girl can relate to.

But Orianthi was not always as popular as she is now. It’s a known fact her early teen years were spent being bullied until she switched schools. But, she’s proof that you can overcome bullying and become super successful in life.

Her songs are upbeat and make you wanna stand up on your bed and jump around while singing at the top of your lungs. So, let your inner rocker chick come out and enjoy our latest obsession!

Are you a fan of Orianthi? What’s the one song of hers you just can’t get out of your head? Blog about it, babes.

By: Liz Lebedda

 

Demi tweets way too much, and I love it!

Do you follow Demi? I do! From filming Camp Rock 2 to performing in concerts and making appearances at various awards shows, the Disney busy bee is popping up everywhere—and she’s tweeting all about it.
 
If you’ve ever wanted to have an idea of what it would be like to be BFFs with Miss Lovato, then you should definitely follow her on Twitter. What’s great is she sees it as a way to stay connected to her fans, sharing everything from what she’s doing to things that inspire her. You can’t help but feel linked to her—especially when she posts personal pictures (like of her cuddling with her little dog Bella).
 
Just by following Demi, I’ve quickly found out that she has a great taste in music. She loves to share songs she’s listening to or videos she’s checked out. And it’s really fun to scroll through the comments section of YouTube videos with people commenting “OMG Demi sent me here” or “Demi tweeted this!” all over the place.
 
Demi definitely inspires all of her fans and has one of the most followed Twitter accounts in the world (over one million followers already!). It’s also really cool to see her tweet back and forth with her equally awesome celeb friends (like Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers).

What are some of my fave Demi tweets so far? A picture of her holding a beet, the vegetable, tweeting that she was “laying down some fresh beets.” Or even the recent, “Today I had shoes for lunch. I've got to stop shopping on my lunch breaks.”

Do you follow Demi on Twitter?  What are some of your favorite Demi tweets? Let us know!

By: Mike Diao

 

Okay, okay. I’ll confess. I’m a total Gleek. I love everything about the show, but the thing that keeps me coming back is the music!
 
Glee is a great new TV series, and it even recently won a Golden Globe for Best Television Series in a comedy or musical. Every person on the show is an extremely talented singer, and just listening to them makes me green with envy! I have just about every song that’s released right now, and it’s so hard to pick a favorite.
 
The two volumes of music that are out right now (Glee – The Music, Vol. 1 and 2), have songs that range from the initial Pilot episode to the last one of the fall season.
 
With so many different types of music on these albums, there’s definitely a favorite for every Gleek out there. One of my faves would have to be “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” (originally sung by Broadway goddess Barbra Streisand). I love singing that song at the top of my lungs when I’m making myself dinner. Makes ya feel good.
 
Maybe it’s just because I love musicals, but I’m also totally hearting “Maybe This Time,” sung by Lea Michele and Kristin Chenoweth. They both have such great voices—I get the chills listening to it.
 
Then there’s the old favorite “Don’t Stop Believin’”—the first song released from the show. It gave me my first juicy taste of Glee, and I can’t wait to sink my teeth into more!
 
Do you like Glee? What do you think of the music? Blog about it, my fellow Gleeks.

By: Meghan Hole

 

I admit I am a huge music fan. I’m always looking for my new favorite song! But for the past couple of months, I haven't been able to pick just one. Why? Because Taylor Swift (GL’s latest cover girl’s) album Fearless: Platinum Edition has recently been on repeat on my iPod.

Whether I am listening to an old fave (“You Belong With Me”) or something only available on this CD, like “Jump Then Fall,” I’m always having a blast singing along!

This album not only has all of the tracks from Fearless, but there are six new tunes! I am in love with the song “Superstar,” and the Piano Version of “Forever and Always” is beautiful. With 19 songs, this CD is perfect for girls like me who just can't get enough of Miss Swift (can you blame us?).

Between all these tunes, I’m thinking there can never be a fave. “Untouchable” (which was originally done by Luna Halo) is amazing.  It sounds like nothing Taylor has done before! Then there’s “Jump Then Fall,” which continuously makes me happy every time I listen to it. Decisions, decisions. It’s so hard!

Be sure to check out Fearless: Platinum Edition and then come back and help me decide on a favorite track. 

Are you a Taylor Swift fan? Thrilled she’s our latest cover girl? Blog about it, girlies!

By: Julia Fine