"You probably know Lorde as a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter. But did you know that she: sang in a band named Extreme at the age of twelve? Turned down a chance to perform as an opening act on Katy Perry's world tour? Won second place in a worldwide literature competition? Want to know more about the life of this stylish New Zealand-born artist? Read on to learn all about Lorde's school years, road to stardom, dreams for the future, and more! "