Tag: Taylor Swift
Is Awkwardness the New Controversy?: A Question Posed by the 2015 VMAs
It’s no secret that the VMA’s have been in sharp decline since the infamous Britney/Madonna (and Christina) kiss in 2003, but the depths of just [Read More…]
Taylor Swift’s Onstage Shtick Is Getting Old
At this point in the Taylor Swift game, it’s safe to say that the extent of any backlash directed toward her has stemmed only from [Read More…]
Admit It: Madonna’s Celebrity Lineup Is Way Better Than Taylor Swift’s
Maybe it comes from years of experience and the clout that goes with it, but Madonna’s third video release in promotion of Rebel Heart, “Bitch [Read More…]
Are Excessive Cameos the Only Way to Get People to Watch Music Videos Anymore?
There used to be a certain level of artistry to music videos when they first hit airwaves in the 1970s (yes, Aussies were offering them [Read More…]
For Once, Taylor Swift Releases A Song About Female Hatred
Taylor Swift’s usual modus operandi tends to favor releasing songs and accompanying music videos that highlight a certain disdain for her ex-flames. Her latest single [Read More…]
Chloe Sevigny Takes a Woody Allen Stance Against Los Angeles
It’s a war as old as the mid-twentieth century. The belief that New York is superior to Los Angeles has been propagated for decades, ever [Read More…]
It’s “Style” Over Substance in Taylor Swift’s Latest Video
Taylor Swift, who impressed critics and fans alike with her last video, “Blank Space,” by showcasing how easy it is for a woman to go [Read More…]
Shirley Manson Brings the Art of Grunge to Her Open Letter to Kanye
Open letters are, generally speaking, for blowhards. Rarely does someone have anything to say in an open letter that is going to enhance a situation [Read More…]
The Remarkable White Maleness of the 2015 Grammys
For as much shit as white men (and whites in general) receive for being overly exposed in the media, it has nonetheless proven to be ineffective [Read More…]
Raging Bull: The Return of Madonna to the Mainstream at the Grammys
While Madonna may seem gone to those who don’t regularly keep up with her canon of work, last night’s Grammy performance of the first single [Read More…]
