A new rock Royal? Lorde takes the spotlight

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A new rock Royal? Lorde takes the spotlight

Her given name is Ella Maria Lani Yelich-O'Connor, but many know her as Lorde. Lorde is an award winning singer from New Zealand who hit the world-wide stage with her first single "Royals," which topped the Billboard Hot 100 2013.

BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: (EDITORS NOTE: This image was processed using digital filters) Lorde performs for fans on day 3 of the 2013 Splendour In The Grass Festival on July 28, 2013 in Byron Bay, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 30: (EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE/SPECIAL RATES APPLY) Lorde visits "The Elvis Duran Z100 Morning Show" at Z100 Studio on September 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 15: Lorde "Ella Yelich-O'Connor" and Joel Little win the APRA Silver Scroll Award for their song Royals at the 2013 APRA Silver Scroll Awards at Vector Arena on October 15, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - OCTOBER 15: Lorde "Ella Yelich-O'Connor" and Joel Little win the APRA Silver Scroll Award for their song Royals at the 2013 APRA Silver Scroll Awards at Vector Arena on October 15, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Lorde attends the VEVO Halloween showcase at The Oval Space on October 31, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 31: Lorde performs at the VEVO Halloween showcase at The Oval Space on October 31, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 05: Lorde attends the Museum of Modern Art 2013 Film benefit: A Tribute To Tilda Swinton on November 5, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Kim/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 11: Singer Lorde attends VH1 "You Oughta Know In Concert" 2013 on November 11, 2013 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 11: Lorde performs on stage during the VH1 "You Oughta Know In Concert" 2013 on November 11, 2013 at Roseland Ballroom in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 21: Recording artist Lorde "Ella Yelich-O'Connor" arrives at the New Zealand Music Awards at Vector Arena on November 21, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 21: Lorde "Ella Yelich-O'Connor" wins Single of the Year, breakthrough artist of the year, and the people's choice award during the New Zealand Music Awards on November 21, 2013 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Fiona Goodall/Getty Images)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 01: Lorde arrives at the 27th Annual ARIA Awards 2013 at the Star on December 1, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 01: Flume and Lorde pose backstage at the 27th Annual ARIA Awards 2013 at the Star on December 1, 2013 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Caroline McCredie/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 06: Recording artist Lorde poses in the press room during The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! Countdown To Music's Biggest Night at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on December 6, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Gabriel Olsen/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 06: Recording artist Lorde performs onstage during The GRAMMY Nominations Concert Live!! Countdown to Music's Biggest Night at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on December 6, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 08: Singer Lorde performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Radio.com)

LOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 08: Singer Lorde performs onstage during The 24th Annual KROQ Almost Acoustic Christmas at The Shrine Auditorium on December 8, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Radio.com)

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BYRON BAY, AUSTRALIA - JULY 28: (EDITORS NOTE: This image was processed using digital filters) Lorde performs for fans on day 3 of the 2013 Splendour In The Grass Festival on July 28, 2013 in Byron Bay, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

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