“bad idea right?”: Olivia Rodrigo Asks The Same Question As Forebears Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift and Katy Perry (Not To Mention Drunk Women Everywhere)

Giving listeners a taste of something that diverges from the (initially) ballad-y sound of Guts’ lead single, “vampire,” Olivia Rodrigo opts for a more “brutal”-esque [Read More…]

Ciara’s “Da Girls”: An Update on “Independent Women Part I” (But Is That Really A Good Thing?)

In 2000, Destiny’s Child heralded the dawning of the new century by unveiling “Independent Women Part I.” On the heels of TLC’s “No Scrubs,” released [Read More…]

Not Commenting on People’s Bodies Would Eradicate Way Too Many Industries: Why the Ariana Grande Body Shaming Speech Is Ultimately Hollow

To exist is, unfortunately, to be perceived. And, in this world, there’s no shortage of people who would like to comment on their perception of [Read More…]

Sabrina Carpenter’s “nonsense” and Ariana Grande’s “break up with your girlfriend, i’m bored”: A Study in Two Types of Alter Ego-Based Narcissism

To further prove that every celebrity is ultimately just in love with themselves, Sabrina Carpenter has released a video for her new single from emails [Read More…]

“Just Look Up”: Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi Share a Valuable Message in a Pop Song That No One Will Listen to Deeply Enough in Order to Understand the End Is Nigh

As we draw closer to the debut of Don’t Look Up on Netflix, giving some insight into just how much it’s a movie about “Armageddon [Read More…]