Piaget, one of the world’s most prestigious watchmaker and jeweler, provided various pieces for ‘The Pretty Reckless’ debut music video “Make Me Wanna Die” from their upcoming debut album.

“Make Me Wanna Die” introduces The Pretty Reckless to the world. In the video, lead singer Taylor Momsen finds herself in the middle of a chaotic, cold and mysterious New York City after leaving a performance. The 18-carat yellow gold Piaget Polo watch and new Possession Celebration rings adorn Momsen during the video. Multiple other Possession rings and necklaces as well as the Piaget Polo watch, one of Piaget’s iconic timepiece, accentuate Momsen’s rock-star look and help define her glamorous yet edgy appeal.

“Make Me Wanna Die” will be available on broadcast and on-line outlets in early May. The Pretty Reckless will be joining US rock music festivals– The Warp Tour in 2010– and plans to release their debut album in Summer 2010.

All pieces featured in the new video are available at Piaget boutiques and select retailers nationwide. The Possession Celebration rings were specifically launched this year to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the line.

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Having made a name for himself back in the ’90s in U.S. teen drama My So Called Life, Jared Leto is now ranked among the most iconic rock stars of our era. So while you may not have heard of The Pretty Reckless yet, the band’s 16-year-old singer Taylor Momsen could well be set to follow in the 30 Seconds To Mars frontman’s footsteps.

In case you’ve been living on another plane for the past three years, Taylor is one of the stars of hit U.S. TV show Gossip Girl. However,like Jared, her true passion has always been music.
“Making a record is more than a dream of mine, it’s a need and necessity” she states with disarming sincerity. “I’ve been writing songs since I was five, and no matter how big our record becomes, I just want to play and sing and write.”

Listing their influences as Courtney Love, Nirvana and Led Zeppelin, The Pretty Reckless completed by guitarist Ben Phillips, bassist Mark Damon and drummer Jamie Perkins – recorded their forthcoming debut album last year with producer Kato Khandwala, who has previously worked with All Time Low, Paramore and Madina Lake. With the prontwoman’s filming commitments taking up a lot of her time, the record became a true labour of love.

“I’d be shooting all day and the going to work on the record starting at midnight until five in the morning,” says Taylor. “It was spread out over a year, and when we finished it really was a case of ‘Wow, the record’s done, finally!’.”

The World’s first taster of The Pretty Reckless takes the form of their gritty, snarling new single Make Me Wanna Die, taken from the recent Kick-Ass soundtrack.
Having racked up an impressive number of plays on big name radio stations around the globe, the band are determined to make their dream of rock stardom a reality.

“We’re playing the whole of the Warped Tour, and I’m going to work around my filming schedule so we can tour as much as is physically possible”, Taylor enthuses. “We want to play to the UK so badly, I cannot tell you! Our favourite bands are English so we can’t wait to come over!”

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Taylor Momsen doesn’t understand how some people can sing songs penned by record companies.

Taylor Momsen says appearing on a TV talent show would have “destroyed” her.

The 16-year-old is well known for her part as Jenny Humphrey in US drama Gossip Girl, and also fronts rock band The Pretty Reckless. She loves music and singing, but insists she would never have tried out for a show like American Idol or The X Factor as she would have hated it.

“I doubt I would have done one of those shows, because I’m involved in everything, am too opinionated and care too much to hand over control,” she explained. “I have to have my say, so a show like that would probably have destroyed me. I can’t face the world with a record that isn’t totally me and that I’m not totally confident with, because my music is who I am.”

Taylor says she is different to a lot of artists because she writes all her own songs and is involved with every aspect of her career. She doesn’t understand how some people can sing tracks penned by others, as she has to feel the emotions to make it sound believable. “You’re hearing my voice and my words,” she told Company magazine. “People who have a label writing their songs and telling them how to dress are doing it for fame and money. I think that’s bad.”

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At only sixteen years old, Taylor Momsen has already added actress, model, singer, songwriter and musician to her impressive resume. Momsen is best known for her role as Jenny Humphrey on the hit series “Gossip Girl,” and if that wasn’t enough to keep her busy, she also fronts a rock band called The Pretty Reckless.

The band’s first single, “Make Me Wanna Die,” is currently featured on the “Kick Ass” film soundtrack.

The Pretty Reckless is currently in the studio working on its debut album and gearing up to join the 16th annual Vans Warped Tour for its two-month trek, running through August 15th. Get a taste of what they’ve been working on in this new behind-the-scenes video straight from the studio.

Source: zoiksonline.com