. @PerezHilton@PutYourPawsDown ill be back on twitter in prob an hour to correct misinfo out there re Gaga album, what will count &!why.
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) July 31, 2013
Hoping @perezhilton will spread some of my accurate info re Billboard/Gaga since his RT of irresponsible Tumblr made me set record straight.
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) August 1, 2013
As i said, there's misinfo circulating about @ladygaga album #artpop, what @billboard will count & why. Let's nip it in bud. cc @PerezHilton
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) July 31, 2013
As we understand, Gaga fans get #artpop app for free & can buy the album in-app. Albums purchased this way would count on Billboard charts.
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) July 31, 2013
Concerns about self-reported data by Gaga seem unfounded. I expect in-app sales to be fulfilled (& reported) by existing digital retailers.
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) July 31, 2013
For those who may ask: this is obviously different from Jay-Z/#MCHG/Samsung which gave app for free but had no option for fans to buy.
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) July 31, 2013
One downloaded song via the @ladygaga#artpop app will no more count as an album on our charts than it would if bought at iTunes.
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) August 1, 2013
They do as a rule, digitally RT @RayOfGlory: @bwerde will preorders count on the 1st weeks sales?
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) August 1, 2013
Trust me. @JDasilva25: @bwerde Bill, I talked to someone at Billboard earlier today and he swears you aren't telling the truth.
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) August 1, 2013
Yes RT @PeterTheMonster: @bwerde but in-app purchase of the WHOLE album will count, right?
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) August 1, 2013
A paid-for track counts on singles charts like #Hot100 RT @hausofesteban: @bwerde if I buy an ARTPOP single thru the app it wouldn't count?
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) August 1, 2013
@suxxxtain I don't think Gaga will have any trouble maintaining attention from the public.
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) August 1, 2013
No RT @Chelsea1FanGirl: @bwerde will each individual song purchase b counted toward total album sales as LG's fans are stating? @PerezHilton
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) August 1, 2013
Yes. We count all major/credible retailers RT @DerrickGaga97: @bwerde If I buy songs from google play do they count for billboard?
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) August 1, 2013
@slave2damusic@billboard err the music isnt free in gaga's case.
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) August 1, 2013
Positivity always :) RT @ILLUMINATIKING: @bwerde what are your thoughts re Perez. Do you like the guy? Can't stand the guy? We're all ears
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) August 1, 2013
. @DasHausOfJack don't extend positivity based on the character of those receiving it. Extend it bc it's the better way to live.
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) August 1, 2013
@J_Amat93 you need to love negative people even more.
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) August 1, 2013
Source: Twitter
For those interested in reading the original post that started the controversy, you can read it here on Tumblr.
Bonus: commentary on KP vs Gaga
The @ladygaga v @katyperry storyline is fun for media. But in reality it's just the 4th quarter, when most huge albums drop.
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) August 1, 2013
If I had to guess, Gaga will outsell Perry for albums. Singles will depend on quality/radio friendliness. High hopes for both pop talents.
— Bill Werde (@bwerde) August 1, 2013