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Love the Way You Lie

 * This is the archived discussion of the TFAR nomination for the article below. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as Wikipedia talk:Today's featured article/requests). Please do not modify this page. 

The result was: scheduled for Today's featured article/August 9, 2015 by — Chris Woodrich (talk) 04:24, 20 July 2015 (UTC)



"Love the Way You Lie" is a song recorded by American rapper Eminem (pictured) with Barbadian singer Rihanna, from Eminem's seventh studio album Recovery (2010). The singer-songwriter Skylar Grey wrote and recorded the demo alongside the producer Alex da Kid when she felt she was in an abusive romantic relationship with the music industry. Eminem wrote the verses and chose Rihanna to sing the chorus. Recording sessions were held in Ferndale, Michigan, and Dublin, Ireland. Backed by guitar, piano and violin, the track is a midtempo hip hop ballad with a pop refrain and describes two lovers who refuse to separate despite being in a dangerous love–hate relationship. The song was released as the second single from Recovery in 2010. Critics praised its melody but were divided on thematic aspects such as poignancy and accuracy. Its accompanying music video, directed by Joseph Kahn, stars Dominic Monaghan and Megan Fox in a violent relationship and shows Eminem and Rihanna in front of a burning house. Critics listed "Love the Way You Lie" among the best tracks of 2010 and of Eminem's career. The song won several awards and received five Grammy nominations, and is Eminem's best-selling single.
 * Most recent similar article(s): If I recall correctly, it was "4 Minutes".
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 * Promoted: September 16, 2013
 * Reasons for nomination: Fifth anniversary of the song's release
 * Support as nominator. FrankBoy  CHITCHAT 19:47, 5 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Support very detailed and well-written article Snuggums (talk / edits) 00:04, 6 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Comment&mdash; In the blurb, there is use of a fused participle, with the noun + "-ing" grammatical structure in "with critics praising its melody". This practice is generally frowned upon, so I was looking for a workaround. Might you have one in mind? The Wikipedian Penguin 00:59, 6 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Support about time too. Wonderful article. — Indian: BIO  [ ChitChat  ] 10:54, 6 July 2015 (UTC)
 * Support Eminem often has something interesting to say, good for mainpage. Cas Liber (talk · contribs) 00:40, 19 July 2015 (UTC)