Mondo Appropriato #13: Madonna Getting More Nominations Than Taylor Swift at the 2026 VMAs
In a series called Mondo Appropriato, Culled Culture examines how “right” something is in the pop cultural and/or political landscape. Time and time again over [Read More…]
The Parallels Between Tinashe’s “Too Easy” and Ariana Grande’s “Petal” Videos
As Tinashe continues to prepare the world for the release of her sixth album, Popstar, it’s worth noting that even Ariana Grande seems to be [Read More…]
No Matter How Much “Melatonin” You Take, You Won’t Be Able to Sleep On (or During) Tinashe’s Latest Single
As if to further emphasize her lyrical contribution to Charli XCX’s remix of “B2B” in 2024, during which Tinashe declared, “Didn’t come out of nowhere, [Read More…]
Everyone Needs Early Mentorship Along the Way—Even Madonna
No matter how many varying accounts there have been of Madonna’s pre-fame years in Michigan, the one thing everyone can seem to agree on—even Madonna—is [Read More…]
With “She’s the Best,” Troye Sivan Seems to Want to Fill the Void in the Brat Universe Now That Charli XCX Left It
Although gay men are plenty well-known for grafting from women (and often, the caricature of what it’s supposed “mean” to be a woman) while going [Read More…]
The Dishonesty of Zara Larsson’s “Eurosummer” in 2026 (and Beyond)
Just as the meme that goes something to the effect of, “I know this isn’t the USA Miley was trying to party in” kept circulating [Read More…]
Carly Rae Jepsen Implores, “Don’t Leave Me on the Dance Floor”—And After Seeing the Jeremy O. Harris-Directed Video, It Would Be Impossible To
Madonna may have insisted, “If your dance floor feels dead maybe you’re playing the wrong music” earlier this year (meant as no “real” shade at [Read More…]
The Messy Bitch from Tove Lo’s “Habits (Stay High)” is Redefined on “DNH”
With “DNH” (a.k.a. “Drunk n’ Horny”), the third single (following “I’m Your Girl, Right?” and “Des Fleurs”) from Tove Lo’s upcoming sixth album, Estrus, there [Read More…]
Alas, Now Ray of Light II Really Can’t Ever Be
Prior to Madonna’s “full-on” Confessions II rollout, William Orbit took to social media in March of 2026 to declare, “Right. Let’s put this Madonna ROL [Read More…]
Ellie Goulding Brings Back Some 2010s Energy with “Ravers”
Following the self-reflectiveness of “Black Prada Dress” and the slow jam of a love song that is “4 Seasons,” Ellie Goulding has offered up a [Read More…]
