From Like A Virgin to Virgin: On Lorde’s New Album Title and Cover Deviating from Madonna’s Own Devious Approach to Femininity and “Being Sexy”

The announcement of Lorde’s forthcoming album title, Virgin, on April 30th was met with a reaction that was more focused on the artwork itself rather than [Read More…]

Madonna’s History of “Being Butch” Reemerged at the 2025 Met Gala for Good Reason

Madonna’s predilection for displaying her androgynous tendencies through her sartorial choices is nothing new. But at this year’s Met Gala, that fondness for what can [Read More…]

Madonna’s Behind-the-Scenes Look at The Celebration Tour in Rio Offers Another Mini-Version of Truth or Dare/I’m Going to Tell You a Secret

While certain rivalry-loving ilk have been quick to point out that Lady Gaga just surpassed Madonna’s record last year at the Copacabana for attracting the [Read More…]

Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco Keep the Lovefest Going on I Said I Love You First…And You Said It Back

Not ones for letting their collaborative project/general ode to love (more specifically, their love) fall by the wayside, Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco have seen fit to [Read More…]

“Down to Be Wrong” (Said No Man Ever), Or: It Takes a Hotel Haunting to Make a Man See the Error of His Ways in HAIM’s Latest Video

Building on the themes of “Relationships” (Haim’s lead single from what has now been officially branded as I Quit), their third single (following “Everybody’s Trying to [Read More…]

PinkPantheress Single-Handedly Improves U.K.-U.S. Relations, Gives JCPenney Free Advertising With “Stateside”

Already described as “her personal favourite track” from Fancy That, PinkPantheress is making “Tonight” look a bit like chopped liver with the release of “Stateside.” A [Read More…]

With “Dear Me,” Diane Warren Offers Her Most Personal Song to Date, Entrusting Kesha to Deliver the Missive to Her Younger Self

If anyone can find the silver lining in the worst of situations, it has always been Diane Warren. That is what her music has consistently [Read More…]