Tag: Madonna
Addison Rae Shares Her Pop Knowledge on Addison
Almost as though to emphasize Madonna’s influence over Addison Rae in general and Addison the album (with Ray of Light specifically cited as a primary sonic touchstone), perhaps kicking [Read More…]
Miley Cyrus’ Latest Album Is Something Beautiful, Disparate and Wild
The gradual birth of Miley Cyrus’ ninth album, Something Beautiful, began almost exactly two months before its official release date. That is to say, when the [Read More…]
Addison Rae’s “Fame Is a Gun” Highlights That Britney Adage, “With a taste of a poison paradise/I’m addicted to you”
In the tradition of songs ruminating on fame (largely begat by Madonna with 1998’s “Drowned World/Substitute for Love”), Addison Rae adds to the genre with [Read More…]
The Gender-Broadening of Lorde: “Man of the Year”
Like her friend (though the two haven’t been spotted together lately), Taylor Swift, Lorde has been fond of wielding “Easter eggs” in the lead-up to [Read More…]
The Madonna Stylings of Chappell Roan’s “Red Wine Supernova” and “Pink Pony Club” Performances for MTV Push
On the May 20th episode of Ts Madison’s new podcast, Outlaws, Chappell Roan was a guest alongside Sasha Colby. Because, as it is well-known by now, [Read More…]
Rihanna’s “Friend of Mine” Indicates A Certain Lack of Enthusiasm on Her Part for Making New Music
Every time Rihanna has dropped a new single during the five years that have past in this decade, the fanfare surrounding it has always reached [Read More…]
Mondo Appropriato #11: Sean Penn Saying He Would Work With Woody Allen Again “In a Heartbeat”
In a series called Mondo Appropriato, Culled Culture examines how “on the nose” something is in the pop cultural and/or political landscape.As though to highlight, [Read More…]
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…]
