Brandy Baye

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Brandy is a Los Angeles based content creator.

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Elite Daily | Interview
02/10/2022
Charlie Puth Is Flamin' Hot

Brandy Baye Robidoux sits down with the pop star to chat about new music, and his viral Super Bowl commercial for Cheetos.

Elite Daily
07/09/2021
The Maine On How They Manage To Stay Fresh After 14 Years

If there's one thing The Maine has done well as a band since their debut in 2007,it'shaving found their niche. The Tempe, Arizona, natives have been at the forefront of the pop-rock scene for more than a decade. While many of their peers from the aughts retreated from the spotlight, The Maine boastsadmirable longevity - not to mention musical evolution.

Elite Daily
12/08/2021
How Peach PRC Used Heartbreak To Pen Viral TikTok Hits Like "Josh" & "Heavy"

In Elite Daily's I Can Explain... series, we're asking celebrities to revisit their most memorable photos and tell us what really went down behind the scenes. In this piece, we chat with Peach PRC, a budding pop starwith an affinity for wearing pink and penning beloved earworms. When it comes to honest hit-making, Peach PRC has no problem telling the truth - even when it hurts.

Elite Daily
12/30/2021
These 15 New Artists Will Take Over Your 2022 Playlists

From Tate McRae to Gracie Abrams, Arlo Parks to Jake Wesley Rogers, these rising artists are bound to make waves in 2022. Whether their hits go viral on TikTok or become a fave with your BFF, listen to these stars now - before everyone else gets to know them.

Elite Daily
04/16/2021
Bella Thorne Poured The Lessons She's Learned About Love Into Her New Single

While some artists make a point to separate their personal lives from their music, Bella Thorne isn't that type of person. The actress-turned-influencer and recording artist prides herself on making music that listeners can relate to, and she's not afraid to inject a heavy dose of her personal life into her lyrics.

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AFI's Musical Film With Kes Glozier Is Rock N' Roll Infused Cinema At It's Finest

Ukiah, California, natives AFI have reinvented themselves so many times over the years, one would wonder how their artistry consistently demonstrates originality. Yet, the band always seems to find a wealth of inspiration every time they hit the recording studio, and their latest full-length album, Bodies, breathes new life into their discography.

Elite Daily
09/18/2020
Ava Max Gets Real About The Reason Her Album Took 2 Years To Drop

When Ava Max released her song "Sweet But Psycho" in August 2018, it instantly became an inescapable hit. Every Top 40 radio station had it on repeat, and it reached No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart by May 2019. Her songs "Not Your Barbie Girl"...

Insider
12/06/2019
Lady Gaga is the artist of the decade

Insider is reminiscing about the past 10 years of musical greats with a series of opinion essays dedicated to the artists who inspired fans around the world. Here, writer Brandy Robidoux explains why she believes Lady Gaga is the greatest artist of the decade.

POPSUGAR Celebrity
01/29/2020
8 Fun Facts About Monsta X That Only Monbebe Know

While many K-pop groups are known to be enigmatic and keep their true selves shelved far from the media spotlight, the Monsta X guys have never been afraid to show the world exactly who they are.

StyleCaster
10/22/2019
13 Haunting Pop Songs That Will Immediately Get You In The Spooky Spirit

Whether you're gearing up to throw an epic Halloween bash, or just looking to bump some sinister beats with your friends, the best Halloween songs and perfect playlist are essential when October rolls around. While we love a good classic, ("Monster Mash" is a forever bop), sometimes - it's fun to shake things up on the dancefloor.

Hollywood Life
12/11/2018
Maggie Rogers On The Meaning Behind 'Light On,' & The Life-Changing Call She Received From 'SNL'

Maggie Rogers, 24, rose to fame in 2016 with her hit song "Alaska," and now, she's finally ready to debut her first full-length album. Her highly-anticipated record, Heard It In A Past Life, is due out in January, and the singer caught up with HollywoodLife at the 2018 Billboard Women In Music Awards to reveal the meaning behind the album's standout single, "Light On," and more!

The Hollywood Reporter
12/01/2015
DJ Ross One's New Book Is All About the History of Hip-Hop Tees

DJ Ross One (née Ross Schwartzman) has become a well-known staple within the elite nightlife circuit. He's played at VMA after parties, private celeb events and a swanky fashion bash for Louis Vuitton, to name a few. Last year, he was signed to Jay Z's Roc Nation Management.

Hollywood Life
03/16/2019
Macklemore On The Power Of Music: It 'Saved My Life'

The 'Thrift Shop' rapper gets real about the power of music, the importance of self care, & reveals whether fans can expect new music in 2019, in an EXCLUSIVE interview. Macklemore , AKA Ben Haggerty, has a story to tell - one that reaches beyond the parameters his chart-topping hits.

POPSUGAR Love & Sex
11/22/2019
I Fell in Love While Traveling Abroad . . . and It Broke My Heart

One of my all-time favorite quotes is by the late Anthony Bourdain, who once said, "Travel isn't always pretty. It isn't always comfortable. Sometimes it hurts, it even breaks your heart. But that's okay. The journey changes you; it should change you."

Hollywood Life
07/22/2019
Robin Thicke Reveals The Beautiful Meaning Behind His New Single, Written As An Ode To His Family

It's been five years since Robin Thicke released his last full-length album, Paula, but new music is indeed on the way, he assures HollywoodLife. We caught up with the 42-year-old singer following the release of his soulful new track, "That's What Love Can Do," to get get the scoop on the song's meaningful lyrics, and when fans can expect to see his highly-anticipated record.

Billboard
4 Things To Know About Beyonce Collaborator & Soulful Triple Threat Kevin Garrett

Fresh off a national tour with "Here" songstress Alessia Cara and a stint at SXSW, singer/songwriter/producer Kevin Garrett has had a whirlwind year without even releasing a proper debut album. The Brooklyn-by-way-of-Pittsburgh rep's initial offering, 2015's Mellow Drama EP anchored by the singles "Coloring" and "Control," has garnered praise from the likes of Sam Smith and Katy Perry yet his mood music is enough proof that this 25-year-old has soul.

Live Interview - Kirstin of Pentatonix
Music Choice

We're chatting LIVE with the Grammy winning artist!

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The Chainsmokers Prove They Are a Force to Be Reckoned With

If you think "Closer" might be one of the catchiest songs of the year, you're not alone. The Chainsmokers are still sitting at the top of the charts after a 6-week reign, and with collaborator on the track, they could very well may stay there even longer.

Billboard
Sam Hunt's Stylist on the Pink Suit That Had 'Everyone Talking' at the Grammys

Last year Hunt covered Billboard's Men of Style issue after proving his style is anything but safe (his style hero? Pharrell Williams whose "carefully careless vibe" Hunt admires). This year, Hunt once again wasn't afraid to take risks, donning a pink cotton Dolce & Gabbana suit to the Grammy Awards where he was nominated for both Best New Artist and Best Country Album.

Billboard
Stuart Weitzman on Designing Lady Gaga's Shoes for Bowie Grammy Tribute

For her David Bowie tribute, Lady Gaga paired her custom Marc Jacobs Kansai Yamamoto-inspired outfit with simple Stuart Weitzman white oxford shoes. Billboard spoke to Weitzman about working with Gaga, who is known for wearing his designs -- read more about their collaborations on and off the red carpet in the exclusive interview below.

Hollywood Life
04/17/2019
Murda Beatz Reflects On His Early Days With Migos & Looks Ahead To His Next Big Project

Murda Beatz has made his mark on so many tracks that it's nearly impossible to turn on the radio and not hear his famous "Murda on the beat" catchphrase. Between his impressive start in Atlanta with Migos, and eventually putting in work with Drake, ( "Nice For What") the hit-maker has solidified his spot as one of the top producers in the game.

Billboard
How Lorde Nailed Her Makeup for Brit Awards David Bowie Tribute

wowed everyone with her ​ Lorde David Bowie tribute at the 2016 Brit Awards and displayed an understated-yet- glam beauty look as flawless as her performance. David Bowie's Son Applauds 'Beautiful' Brit Awards Tribute Makeup artist Amber D., a former art student who has worked with Lorde since meeting her at a photo shoot in 2013, created her "shimmering smoky eye" and spoke exclusively with Billboard about how she did it.

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