Hey guys, I was wondering if you wanted to make a FaceBook and Twitter for Bella. Like, just for this story. Anyway, this is just so when Bella says she Tweets something, it can actually be true. LOL. Anyway, this is skipping a little, so it's almost her release date for the album. It's May 10. Just so you know.
BPOV:
It was early in the morning. I had actually gotten a nice apartment in L.A., and at just the right time, too, because now I was all over the place promoting the album. Like I was right now, on the way to the Ellen DeGeneres Show. I was halfway there, with Chelsea at my side. She was doing my hair and make-up when we got to the show.
30 minutes of insane Hollywood driving later
We were backstage, and I was wearing a dress. It was about three inches above the knee, lilac and cute. My hair was curled, but my bangs had completely grown out, so now I had a small portion of the bangs in the left side, and that was as long as the layers, while the right side was about an inch below my eye, but now they were both visible.
My make-up was, as always, natural, except for the eyeliner I almost always wore. And Ellen DeGeneres was wearing her usual. And she was getting ready to introduce me. I had a mini-mic attached to the neckline of my dress. And Ellen DeGeneres always gives something away, so I was giving out a coupon for a free copy of my CD, valid for a week.
"Today we have a very special guest. She's young, she's talented, and my goodness she's so cute! Welcome, Bella Swan!" Ellen announced.
Forever & ALways, the version with Taylor Swift, the faster one, played as the live audience cheered. I walked out the side, waving and smiling. I was painfully aware that these shoes had a very high heel. And how short this dress actually was. But nevertheless I hugged Ellen and gave her a peck on the cheek and waved hello to the audience. I waited for Ellen to motion for us to sit, like I'd seen her do.
And when she did, I sat and smiled at her.
"So, how are you? It's the first time on this show for you, right?" she asked.
"Yes, it is," I said.
"Great, then, um, you know Twitter?" I nodded with a small 'Yeah.' "Great, do you have one?"
"Um, no. I do not. My friend Angela keeps telling me to get one, just to make it clear, because she has one and she says there's like a fake person, and they're like: 'Hey, wassup guys? Just hung out with Justin Bieber! we might do a duet soon!' and stuff like that and it's like," and I shrugged.
"Oh, well ya heard it here first, people. Until now, Bella Swan does not have a Twitter." People laughed, which I found totally random. "And you got an album coming up, right? What's that like?"
"Oh, yeah, it's big. I mean, like, it's not the same as releasing a single. This is the big one. Yeah. It'll be released in just a little more than two weeks. We're counting down the days." I smiled.
"Oh, and uh, there are, what? Two duets with you and Taylor?" she asked. "Cause I've heard you guys are friends. She was on a little while back and she said you're on her Cool People list."
"Oh, well, Taylor, if you're watching, Thank you so much. You're definitively on my Cool People list, too." I waved. "Angela and Alice, too, if you're there!" I waved and smiled some more. "No, but seriously, they're great. Taylor's such an amazing singer, and to have her vocals on my album was such a blessing. They are actually two songs that I wrote, and one we co-wrote together. Anyway, they are amazing songs, and, I hope you like them." I finished with a laugh.
"And, uh, so you're doing a movie? What's that like? Because I heard you say on a blog that you've been told you're horrible at acting," she finished with a laugh.
"Yeah. I am doing the movie, though. It was such an amazing opportunity, working with Pierce Brosnan, and Jessica Alba and such actors as experienced as that. And I love the script. I can't reveal anything yet, but I can say this much: If you liked 'Remember Me' with Robert Pattinson, then you're going to like this one as well. But it is a great story." I smiled.
"When do you start filming?"
"Oh, see, the director, which I've received orders not to reveal, wants to film during the summer. We're going to start around June fifth and we'll be wrapping around August. And Demi and Angela will be visiting the set often, so it'll be ok," I provided.
"And how's it like working with Disney princess Bridgit Mendler and Logan Lerman?" she asked, wiggling her eyebrows.
"I haven't met Bridgit yet, but I've seen Good Luck Charlie, and I really like her." Cue the smile. "As for Logan Lerman, what can I say? I saw the Percy Jackson movie. I love his eyes." People laughed and I giggled. "No, no, it's true! I loved the movie, so I read the books between takes for my video, and while I recorded songs. They're really good. And then on Disney, like, in March, they played Hoot, another movie he was in. And I really like it, too." I smiled. "It'll be really great, working with them."
"Good, good, so you're working with people you know." She smiled. "Yeah. And, there are a lot of rumors going around about you dating Taylor Lautner. Tells us about that."
"No, no, I mean, he's a nice guy and everything, but like, we're not dating." I was blushing so hard.
"Oh, I've heard of your blush. Apparently, you blush a lot." She laughed. "No, but seriously, how are you dealing with all of this? I know you're new to the whole 'Hollywood' thing, and sometimes it's too much for some people."
"Yeah, it is sometimes. I mean, when I'm home, or like, talking to my Dad, or something, it feels normal. But then I get a call from Taylor, or a Tweet from Demi, or I go online and like, see a picture someone took, or how much my singles are selling, and that's when it feels kind of crazy." I giggled and she laughed. "No, but it's true. Six months ago, I was a normal girl, doing her homework with her friend, worrying that her father would get home safe."
"Yeah, yeah, cause your father's Chief of Police, right?" I nodded. "And how are your parents handling this?"
"Oh, um, my Dad was there when I signed the contract, and he's been really supportive, and my Mom. Well, I wanted to surprise her and tell her when the single cam out, but.... she beat me to it. She saw a performance and she was really glad I had a talent." Everyone laughed. "No, seriously, because of my poor balance, no one thought I could do anything."
"Ah, well, we've seen you can do wonders when you're on stage, right?" The crowd cheered. I smiled. "So, uh, any chance of seeing that in the movie?"
"Uh, I don't know. So far, the character likes music, but in the book, cause it's based on a book, the girl can't sing. Or at least, like me, she can't do high notes. I mean, if I try too much, it doesn't come out as nice. It comes out thinner. But anyway, the girl doesn't sing, so I don't think they'd get me to sing in the movie. Maybe something for the soundtrack by my name, but I don't think anything like performing," I said.
"Oh, well, it looks like we have to take a commercial break. When we come back, Bella's gonna talk to us about boys, her album, and her move to L.A.," Ellen said. And the camera zoomed off and she stood up. "Ya did great, honey, but when you talk about boys, don't keep it as open. Be vague. Keep people wondering. Ok, I gotta go get some water. You can stay there, if you like." And she walked off.
I was getting nervous as the people in the audience watched me like I was some monkey in a zoo. I had to perform Forever & Always and that song always made me nervous, because it was so powerful to me. I didn't write it like all the other songs, after I snapped out of the pain. I wrote it when I was numb-- unfeeling. Like how it says in the lyrics. And it always remembered me of that.
And in my nerves the two-and-a-half minute break passed and Ellen was running to sit next to me. As the camera zoomed back in, she said: "Great story, Bella. Oh, and we're back. Now, Bella here is going to talk about boys, her album, her move to L.A. and her upcoming FaceBook and Twitter." The crowd clapped and Ellen smiled. "Now, look at you. You're young, just eighteen, and so beautiful, so I'll bet you've had quite some boyfriends, right?"
"No, actually. Just one." I blushed.
"Just one? Really? But, uh, you've had crushes on other guys, right?" Ellen seemed surprised.
Briana was mouthing 'LIE!' from the audience. I didn't know what to do. Oh, God, please.
"Um, yeah, like, two guys in middle school and then one in high school, and then my boyfriend last year." Where the hell did that come from?
"Oh, well, can you tell us something about these guys who were lucky enough to get your attention?" I decided to play mysterious.
"That would be too much information, now wouldn't it? I can't say much," I said, smiling slyly.
The audience laughed and I faked a giggle.
"Now, we know your album's coming out soon.... What makes it so special?" Ellen smiled.
"Oh, well, it's my first album. It's the big one. And, you know, it's like a diary. Sadly, some songs couldn't be included, but it's some of the old and the new ones." I took a deep breath. "It's weird, because a year ago if you told me I'd be one the Ellen Show, talking about my upcoming CD, I would've had you committed." Everyone laughed.
"Well, a year later and it seems like you're off to a good start," Ellen said. "Now, you had to move so that you could keep up with the CD and everything. Tell me about that."
"Yeah, the move was really hard because I'd just moved in January last year with my dad, and now I'm moving so far away, and I'm living alone. And some people love to live alone, but I don't like seeing a mess and knowing I'm completely responsible for it." Ellen laughed. "No, but it's weird, because now my parents and I stay connected via Skype and e-mail, and sometimes they come see me. My mom's loving it." I smiled. "She loves the apartment. It's very relaxed and Zen, but it's got funky, cute touches, like some purple and blue and lilac, and my mom's really into that. She likes it."
"Oh, well, that's good. Now, you said before you don't have a Twitter," Ellen stated. "Are you planning to get one? How about a FaceBook?"
"I don't have any of those right now that are public, but I'm going to get the Twitter soon because it's an easier way to connect to fans, and you can tweet whatever and help people keep track of what you're doing. I'm probably gonna get it when the CD comes out, and I already picked out a username, so it's gonna be in code all over the lyric book in the CD. As for FaceBook, well, I don't know. That's up to my publicist. SHe doesn't think it's such a good idea right now. Because, you know, I don't want to seem like I think that I deserve everything and that I'm the most popular thing out there, because I don't, so we're not doing that yet," I said. "I do have an e-mail for fans, though. It should appear below me, right? It's bellyboobotorocketmail . com. E-mail me if you want," I finished.
"Ok, quick, we have time for one more question. Now, I know you met Miley Cyrus, through an event, so, what's your opinion on her?"
I blushed. "Ah..... um...... I don't think I should say. I mean, I like her lyrics, but nothing else. I saw The Last Song, and it's a beautiful story and all, but she can't act very much. And I did meet her, and I don't know, but she wasn't exactly very nice to me. She was only letting me in because I was with Taylor...." I said.
"Wow, um, well, we've got another commercial break, and then we get to hear the lovely voice of Bella Swan!" And the camera zoomed out again. "Miley was like that? She's usually such a sweet kid," Ellen told me in a low voice.
"I don't know," I said. "But I remember her glaring and ignoring me. Anyway, I should get to the stage." I stood up and took the mini-mic off my collar and walked to the stage where there was a lone mic.
Some guy backstage yelled: "Five till we're live!"
And the camera zoomed in to Ellen, who was standing just off to where I was. "And here is the lovely Bella Swan!"
The piano music for Forever & Always began and I sang the song, all the while trying not to cry. I had deep feelings that I was constantly hiding. And when I sang the song, I got a standing ovation.
"Thanks Bella! Don't forget tomorrow, when we have Dakota Fanning talking about her new movie! Bye!" Ellen and I waved. The camera zoomed out and I shook hands with Ellen.
"Thanks for being on the show, Bella," Ellen said.
I thanked her and walked to Briana, who congratulated me. I changed and we went to BK for some lunch, Angela tagging along. She was taking a vacation for a little while, here in L.A. with me. She was staying in the guest room at my place, but she didn't want to wake up for the show.
And that was my crazy first interview with Ellen DeGeneres.
And afterwards, for the next fourteen days, it was promotion this, interview that, sign this, answer that, etc. I was really glad to have Angela there, and Dad was coming the day of the album release. Which is tomorrow, and I was going to a special store in L.A. to celebrate it with the fans that showed up.
I consider myself very lucky to have this opportunity, and to have all the success that I've had with it, and I hope this is only the begining.
I'm signing off now, drifting to sleep to the same dream. It still scares me, but I do not scream anymore. Because I know exactly when to stop it and turn it into a better dream.
What did you think? Um, this is like, really pretentious, (if I spelled that right), but I made Bella an e-mail so you could like as her for advice and send her random stuff. It's bellyboobotorocketmail . com without the spaces cause then you wouldn't be able to see it, I think. And her twitter is bellabooboto, her name being Bella Swan from BOTO, BOTO being Bottom Of The Ocean. If you want, follow her. I'll be tweeting stuff with that account. And my account is adriswifty13, if you want to follow me. Hope you liked it. Review please. Bye.
