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GRAMMY Nominations Behind the Scenes: Lorde Takes a Bow, Arsenio Fires Back at Kanye

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With four noms to her name, Lorde was the belle of the backstage ball at the GRAMMY Nominations Live!!! Concert tonight (December 6) at the Staples Center.

From the moment "Royals" was announced as a contender for Song of the Year, the 17-year-old newcomer generated the most buzz among the assembled press corps and artists alike.

"She's incredible," gushed Keith Urban, who like Lorde was born in New Zealand. "Just deeply, deeply talented."

Related: GRAMMY Nominees 2014: The Full List

A palpable excitement rippled through the room when Lorde stepped to the microphone, seeming genuinely excited for the nominations. She generated laughs when asked if people in her home country understood the gravity of GRAMMY nominations.

"Yes, for sure," she smiled. "We have the Internet, so we get it."

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