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[Majmun]

1000 posts in 4 days?

Pop Gaf is on a roll.

 

[botty]

Too bad no one will care. The summary of her career and chart endeavors

I see no lies.

it means WW record breaking numbers that will blow up the iTunes charts, #1 for weeks and best selling album of the year putting your fave to shame

We'll See.

 

[twobear]

I don't know why you're all so keen to drag JM's commercial success.

It's not as though being popular made CRJ good. Or Xtina.

 

[DMeisterJ]

Countdown is such an amazing song

 

[twobear]

I have been listening to Ceremonials for the past few weeks and it is slaying me.

 

[Sai-kun]

I have been listening to Ceremonials for the past few weeks and it is slaying me.

Ceremonials is a fantastic album where the lows are still very high.

 

[Aguila]

I have been listening to Ceremonials for the past few weeks and it is slaying me.

Favorite songs?

 

[twobear]

Favorite songs?

Shake It Out, What The Water Gave Me, Lover To Lover, No Light No Light and Spectrum.

The whole thing's great pretty much.

 

[Aguila]

Shake It Out, What The Water Gave Me, Lover To Lover, No Light No Light and Spectrum.

The whole thing's great pretty much.

I see.

You have wonderful taste.

 

[twobear]

I know sis. You don't have to tell me.

Thanks though.

 

[botty]

You have wonderful taste.

 

[Artemisia]

I feel like Call My Name could have smashed in the US if Cheryl Cole wasn't replaced on the US X-Factor.

It's such a great song.

Maybe the U.S. will pick it up 2 and a half years from now.

EDIT: wow it wasn't even released here. never mind

 

[botty]

I feel like Call My Name could have smashed in the US if Cheryl Cole wasn't replaced on the US X-Factor.

It's such a great song.

Maybe the U.S. will pick it up 2 and a half years from now.

EDIT: wow it wasn't even released here. never mind

She was also never apart of the US X-Factor...

 

[twobear]

She was also never apart of the US X-Factor...

She was dropped early on because racist Americans can't understand foreign accents.

I feel like Call My Name could have smashed in the US if Cheryl Cole wasn't replaced on the US X-Factor.

It's such a great song.

Maybe the U.S. will pick it up 2 and a half years from now.

EDIT: wow it wasn't even released here. never mind

Sis Cheryl has more important things on the cards than her own career at the moment namely GODS ALOUD REUNION.

 

[botty]

She was dropped early on because racist Americans can't understand foreign accents.

And nothing of value was lost.

In other news, The Voice is nominated for an Emmy over Idol and X Factor.

Nobigdealthough

And Britney WOULD have joined Idol if they asked her first.

 

[twobear]

And nothing of value was lost.

Much like when Xtina's career died.

 

[DMeisterJ]

I feel like Call My Name could have smashed in the US if Cheryl Cole wasn't replaced on the US X-Factor.

It's such a great song.

Yep.

I'm sad it didn't smash here.

 

[botty]

Much like when Xtina's career died.

I wouldn't call a career that's constantly being talked about dead. Girls Aloud on the other hand...

Spoiler

Nice gif btw. Saved.

 

[twobear]

I wouldn't call a career that's constantly being talked about dead. Girls Aloud on the other hand...

Spoiler

Nice gif btw. Saved.

Girls Aloud were on top of their game when they decided to take a hiatus.

Spoiler

That subsequently lasted three years negativeman.gif

Remind me again, what kind of state was Xtina's career in when she 'decided' to take a break?

 

[<+)O Robido O(+>]

Smug criticisms of Madonna and endless Gaga comparisons are a victory for ageism and misogyny

So when Madonna, looking great, convincingly performs with more verve than much younger singers, does the trivia of the ‘real’ woman’s age actually matter? Well, only if you let it; which would indicate a pretty poor ability to separate your critical faculties from what you read on the Mail online (who have drawn attention to the fact that some have said the show didn’t have enough old hits to entertain a casual fan). Madonna’s MDNA album was No. 1 on iTunes across the world, so those who didn’t expect her to play a lot of the new songs are too gormless to be sympathised with. What kind of ‘casual fan’ spends £77 to go and see someone they’re not that into, anyway?

I do have one problem with Tuesday’s concert, however. Almost as vexing as people’s inability to discuss Madonna without quipping about her age, is the fact that these days you can’t seem to mention Madonna or Lady Gaga independently of each other. Comparisons in the press and internet warring between fans is rife as ever, yet as recording artists they are really not that similar. That’s right. Or at least, not as similar as legions of beardy male singer-songwriters or hundreds of dirgey Indie rock bands, one truly completely indistinguishable from the next, whose sameness is never addressed. These unfounded comparisons seem to be the burden of female artists only, and should be exposed and discussed for the inequality they are.

The irony of accusing Madonna of having grown desperate, as brainless articles like this have, seems to be lost on many forgetful people. This is a woman whose first forays into the public eye involved rolling around on stage in a wedding dress and showing her pants. If she is desperate now, she always has been. And if that ‘desperation’ spurs her to continue inspiring, entertaining, making money and having fun then I say hoo-fucking-ray. The MDNA tour is on track to be among the highest-grossing ever. If I had her job, I wouldn’t want to quit either.

Madonna's MDNA Tour Poised To Be Among Highest Grossing Of All Time

Madonna has taken in $50 million from the first three weeks of her MDNA tour. And with 70 more shows left, the Material Girl is on track to gross more than $450 million from ticket sales alone. This will make her current tour one of the most successful of all time.

 

[twobear]

I don't recall the Guardian reviews making mention of her age.

It did, however, mention the fact that the MDNA songs suck and she's butchered some of her older songs in the tour.

Is that something to do with her age?

The Daily Mail had something about how she shouldn't be getting her tits out at her age but...the Daily Mail.

 

[<+)O Robido O(+>]

I don't recall the Guardian reviews making mention of her age.

It did, however, mention the fact that the MDNA songs suck and she's butchered some of her older songs in the tour.

Is that something to do with her age?

The Daily Mail had something about how she shouldn't be getting her tits out at her age but...the Daily Mail.

So you've never heard ANYONE shade Madonna for her age? Ever?

 

[Cynosure]

Xtina at her prime > *

Not even a debate

fact. :3

your favs could neva.
there will neva be anotha

 

[twobear]

So you've never heard ANYONE shade Madonna for her age? Ever?

Not once.

So in any case apparently George Michael has a new song out?

It's...yeah...I like the production though.

Kate Moss is in the video though. #icon #legend
I seriously can't get over how beautiful Kate Moss is.

 

[botty]

fact. :3

your favs could neva.
there will neva be anotha

Where are the flaws?

 

[twobear]

I think she sometimes overdoes it with fake tan but otherwise she's a handsome lass.

 

[Leona Lewis]

In other news, The Voice is nominated for an Emmy over Idol and X Factor.

Nobigdealthough

Flawless "So You Think You Can Dance" with SIX nominations. Of course, Amazing Race will win yet again...stale, tired-ass mummy that show is.

 

[Nemesis_]

THE FAME OT WAS HERE

It's gone now

 

[Crumpet Trumpet]

P!nk has a duet with LILY ALLEN on her new album.

... so is Lily officially out of music-business retirement?

What the FUCK happened to the DJ Room last night?

This annoying UNFUNNY LOOPING VIDEO playing ALL NIGHT by a GHOST DJ.

ANNOYING

 

[botty]

What the FUCK happened to the DJ Room last night?

This annoying UNFUNNY LOOPING VIDEO playing ALL NIGHT by a GHOST DJ.

ANNOYING

edit: Omg..Crump v_____v

 

[Nemesis_]

^ I thought Lily was seen recording new material ANYWAY?

Also, botty sis, did you see the LOVE for AHS. Most nominations apparently. ;_; Beautiful.

 

[Crumpet Trumpet]

edit: Omg..Crump v_____v

clocked

 

[botty]

Also, botty sis, did you see the LOVE for AHS. Most nominations apparently. ;_; Beautiful.

It had no competition tbh.

 

[Nemesis_]

clocked

edit: Omg..Crump v_____v

It had no competition tbh.

tru dat

 

[Mumei]

That was my fault.

I stayed in the plug.dj room and left the computer on, and it just looped all night while I was asleep.

Or I sat there for hours on end watching it over and over again.

You can pick the story you like better.

 

[Nemesis_]

But it didn't say it was you?

;_;

 

[twobear]

In any case, the room is broke. It's still playing.

 

[Nemesis_]

 

[Artemisia]

your favs could neva.
there will neva be anotha

hmmm not sure if I want there to be...

 

[Dr. Malik]

hmmm not sure if I want there to be...

no one even asked for the first one

 

[twobear]

hmmm not sure if I want there to be...

 

[Ollie Pooch]

Smug criticisms of Madonna and endless Gaga comparisons are a victory for ageism and misogyny

I'd have said Madonna was past it/bored/losing her drive until I saw that FLAWLESS Superbowl performance. That intro was pop spectacle perfection tbh. Can't believe she cancelled her Aussie tour. Disappointment.

 

[Nemesis_]

So I just finished this, I'll keep it brief because tbh I don't think anyone is checking for it.

This film was a radical departure from Truth or Dare. Madonna comes across as a genuinely likeable person who enjoys and appreciates those who are touring with her and even as a competent if not WHOLESOME mother. I kind of feel sorry for her children being carted around all these places with her but at the same time I suppose it would be an enjoyable exeprience for them - highs and lows.

It's so bizarre because somewhere between Truth or Dare and this, she's become a much more friendlier, less intimidating person. But now she seems even bitchier and cattier than ever.

She also looks so happy when she was with Guy, so maybe the breakup has just left her a little SAD and BITTER. Who knows tbh.

It was a little bit sad to see the mini interview with Lourdes who says she can't wait for the tour to be over because she spends little to no time with her mother.

Stuart Price has a large role in the film too and he seems like a RAD DUDE. Shame they didn't continue working together on her later albums ;_;

I'm going to watch the Re-Invention Tour and actually do my usual ESSAY with GIFs of course

 

[jorgeton]

This thread is a Masterclass in gif use. Last few pages have had me rolling on the floor. Love allll the shade. Bravo!

 

[freenudemacusers]

Stuart Price rules. All of you should own Darkdancer.

 

[<+)O Robido O(+>]

So I just finished this, I'll keep it brief because tbh I don't think anyone is checking for it.

This film was a radical departure from Truth or Dare. Madonna comes across as a genuinely likeable person who enjoys and appreciates those who are touring with her and even as a competent if not WHOLESOME mother. I kind of feel sorry for her children being carted around all these places with her but at the same time I suppose it would be an enjoyable exeprience for them - highs and lows.

It's so bizarre because somewhere between Truth or Dare and this, she's become a much more friendlier, less intimidating person. But now she seems even bitchier and cattier than ever.

She also looks so happy when she was with Guy, so maybe the breakup has just left her a little SAD and BITTER. Who knows tbh.

It was a little bit sad to see the mini interview with Lourdes who says she can't wait for the tour to be over because she spends little to no time with her mother.

Stuart Price has a large role in the film too and he seems like a RAD DUDE. Shame they didn't continue working together on her later albums ;_;

I'm going to watch the Re-Invention Tour and actually do my usual ESSAY with GIFs of course

Nice review.

 

[Mau ®]

So I just finished this, I'll keep it brief because tbh I don't think anyone is checking for it.

This film was a radical departure from Truth or Dare. Madonna comes across as a genuinely likeable person who enjoys and appreciates those who are touring with her and even as a competent if not WHOLESOME mother. I kind of feel sorry for her children being carted around all these places with her but at the same time I suppose it would be an enjoyable exeprience for them - highs and lows.

It's so bizarre because somewhere between Truth or Dare and this, she's become a much more friendlier, less intimidating person. But now she seems even bitchier and cattier than ever.

She also looks so happy when she was with Guy, so maybe the breakup has just left her a little SAD and BITTER. Who knows tbh.

It was a little bit sad to see the mini interview with Lourdes who says she can't wait for the tour to be over because she spends little to no time with her mother.

Stuart Price has a large role in the film too and he seems like a RAD DUDE. Shame they didn't continue working together on her later albums ;_;

I'm going to watch the Re-Invention Tour and actually do my usual ESSAY with GIFs of course

Im PRESSED you didnt do an essay for it. I love this documentary piece. Probably my fave pop girl doc.

You also didnt mention anything about the performances. Dat "Nobody Knows Me" performance is too much. Too flawless. None of my faves can. *.*

 

[Nemesis_]

I'm watching the tour later, will comment on performances then =)

 

[twobear]

 

[Mau ®]

I kinda found the Reinvention Tour recording from Lisbon rather dull after watching watching the documentary . The shoot included in Im Going To Tell You a Secret was electrifying tbh.