The “Toxic” Video for a New, Less Glamorous Era: Charli XCX’s “Von Dutch”
Although Charli XCX’s first album, True Romance, wasn’t released until 2013, she has always exuded the sonic and visual aura of being a daughter of [Read More…]
Mondo Bullshittio #48: Removing the Fire Crotch Line From Mean Girls 2024
In a series called Mondo Bullshittio, let’s talk about some of the most glaring hypocrisies and faux pas in pop culture…and all that it affects. [Read More…]
Sacramento Media Slept on Madonna Gracing the Town With Her Presence for the First Time in Concert
It should have been something momentous to the locals. But perhaps when Madonna said long ago of Chicago (in Truth or Dare), “We’re in a [Read More…]
Forget About Eyes Without A Face, It’s Time to Bow to the Girl With No Face (Not to be Confused With Madonna’s Character in Dick Tracy)
It’s been an entire presidential term since the last time Allie X released an album. The record in question, Cape God, came at an all [Read More…]
Death Becomes Her: The Ultimate Female Aging Commentary
In the early 90s, Hollywood was becoming more self-aware of its own ageism. Perhaps in a manner not seen since Billy Wilder’s groundbreaking 1950 film, [Read More…]
As Usual, It’s Overblown News When Madonna Falls, But Her Latest Tumble Is Yet Another Metaphor for How She Lives (to Tell)
While some pop stars are “allowed” to trip or fall (e.g., Taylor Swift on the top of her precious “Folklore cabin” during The Eras Tour) [Read More…]
Cringe Overload, Yet Somehow J. Lo’s Best Album: This Is Me…Now
Long before Taylor Swift became the so-called queen of dissecting romance and prattling on about fairytale love, there was Jennifer Lopez. A woman who has [Read More…]
Madonna Remains the Queen of the Music Video Debut Gimmick
As it’s been said many times, part of Madonna’s ability to keep staying at the forefront of pop music (despite what her numerous detractors say) [Read More…]
With “Training Season,” Dua Lipa Effectively Asks the Sheryl Crow Question, “Are You Strong Enough to Be My Man?”
After the musical vibe established by the Tame Impala (a.k.a. Kevin Parker)-produced “Houdini,” Dua Lipa persists in giving us a sonic sample of what her [Read More…]
Mondo Bullshittio #47: Madonna Not Being on the “yes, and?” Remix, Or: Mariah Carey Not Only Brings Nothing to the “yes, and?” Remix, But She Also Sounds Like An AI Version of Herself
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