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Post by pjd on Nov 1, 2011 12:57:35 GMT -5
I don't see where Gaga took any break at all. According to Wikipedia, the last Monster Ball was May 6, 2011. Born this Way was released May 23, 2011 - I don't really consider 2 weeks to be a break or vacation for an artist.
I feel like she has been constantly in my face for the last 2 or 3 years and it has definitely impacted how much I like her. I feel like the current album tries too hard and isn't anywhere near as good as the last one and I've quit paying attention to her outfits/antics/etc as it is just more Gaga, nothing new there...
ETA: When the heck did she record the current album - WHILE she was touring? Maybe that explains the lackluster results.
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Post by gelly14 on Nov 1, 2011 13:01:35 GMT -5
bani_ bani by vanglam RT terra_zephead: Direct link for MTVOMA awards video media.mtvnservices.com/mgid:uma:video… bit.ly/rNqdCF |
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Post by lifeguard on Nov 1, 2011 13:11:18 GMT -5
WARNING: This is me getting up on my soapbox about an issue I admit I may be overly sensitive about, so, feel free to scroll. In grad school I did a research project on sexism in the English language. I was disturbed by how entrenched the negative characterization of females is. Describing Perez as a "whiny, bitchy little girl." We probably read it and smile. But, the phrase includes two slams to females. First, by saying Perez is a "girl" in a derogatory way. Why? Because he is effeminate, and that is undesirable? If the description had been "whiny, bitchy little boy" would it have been as strong an insult? Or would we read it and think, "That doesn't make sense. Little boys are not whiny and bitchy." Do you see my point? Secondly, using the label "bitch." I know it is a word that is very commonly used, and even used in jest, but, it actually is derived from the word for a female dog in heat, and was meant to imply that the woman described was promiscuous. The meaning has evolved to now mean a woman who is catty, bossy, assertive, and a "ball-buster." To use it to describe a man is considered an even greater insult, as it is impugning his masculinity and no "real man" wants to be seen as a female--the lesser gender. Yes, I can see you all rolling your eyes -- if you have read this far. But our words have power and sometimes subtle influence. The words we use can shape our opinions and perspectives. I most humbly suggest that we consider the words we choose, and make an effort to frame our insults without gender. Can we say Perez is a "whiny, back-biting scumbag" instead? I don't think that scum will object to the characterization. Stepping off soapbox and hiding behind the couch. No, Cassie, you are 100% correct. Even as I typed it, I thought it was a bad move, but I had to get out the door and it got my point across. That being said, the "it's so gay" comment when referring to 1000 things would rankle me a bit, too. Words and concepts are very powerful things and we tend to let them flow because we know we don't mean anything by them. That's not good enough, however, because that is what perpetuates them. I will now read on (from page 5) and see who is crucified, you or me. I'll take it like a man if it's me............ see, I did it again. By the way, if my sister was on this site, I would be waaaayyyyy more careful with my choices. She's 9 inches shorter and 4 years younger but scares the heck out of me. Her dedication to all things fair and good is amazing. |
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Post by nica575 on Nov 1, 2011 13:15:32 GMT -5
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Post by 4Ms on Nov 1, 2011 13:25:21 GMT -5
I want to hear all sides, someone convince me the my knee-jerk reaction is full of shit, in a friendly way. ;D
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Post by gelly14 on Nov 1, 2011 13:26:25 GMT -5
UhHuhHerMusic U H H
Tonight we play House of Blues LA-Sunset Strip. XO
Do you think Adam will be there?
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Post by lynne on Nov 1, 2011 13:28:07 GMT -5
I like Emily Dickinson's poem about words...
Something like this
"A word is dead when it is said,some say,
I say it just begins to live that day."
Individually, a word spoken to us only has the power we give to it, but a word we speak is heard by others, who may give it a different power than we intend.
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Post by Craazyforadam on Nov 1, 2011 13:33:25 GMT -5
Adam seems to be back in LA, but he is still good for some news in NY. This poster had made news over the weekend, but now it is in a Manhattan magazine too. Useful for both Adam as well as The Advocate, imo. That guy who put up that poster is obviously receiving a ton of request for interviews from various media. www.dnainfo.com/20111101/chelsea-hells-kitchen/desperate-buyer-plasters-chelsea-with-posters-seeking-adam-lambert-mag=========== Regarding the PC debate surrounding the B-word: I take intent of speech very much into consideration too. I think that is important. And I realize of course that those areas that require a more legalistic approach to what is allowed and what is not, cannot do that in the same way because including intent of the speaker in your evaluation turns this into a completely subjective matter. So media usage, school rules, official work environment (especially with customers, vendors, own employees), etc, I think there is no other way than to be somewhat overly PC about all this. But I do have to say that I took this situation here to be a bit different. This is just a blog and we are talking among friends and fan-site members and about somebody who we all agree - nobody blinks about calling him scum. So, in my mind, calling him also a bitch or a girl was in this case internal speech and understood as that. I admit that this is a slippery slope, but I just feel an environment like this should be a bit more free. On the question, does using such language infiltrate perception and change anyone's mind about females: On topics that address perceived incompetence of females, i.e. 'dumb blondes comments', etc. where unjustified role perceptions are paramount, yes I think this is a problem. But on the topic of nasty behavior towards each other, I believe the expression here pretty much matches reality, as far as I can tell, so I see no reason to pretend it is otherwise. I have usually worked better in an environment with either more men or at least half men. For me, purely female work environments can be hell. My personal experience has always been that women are significantly more catty, cliquish, back-stabbing, isolating and adversary in nature than men. So you want to add bitchy to that list, I am not going to complain, because I think it is true. So, sometimes language can unfortunately speak the honest truth. So, if there are certain men (gay or not, I don't care one bit) who exhibit these behaviors and somebody calls them out on it, so be it. This is for me not a question of PC, this is a question of calling the kettle black. I think that Perez is a 'bitch' in every sense of this word, demonstrating negative nasty behavior towards the people around you and beyond that the expression works even going back to the promiscuous spit-licking dog days. Btw, a typical male environment has other problems, it is not such that there one superior than the other, but the culture that develops among a group of females is very different than among a group of males and I have no problem seeing that acknowledged in speech. Again YMMV and therefore I'll go now and find myself a couch to hang out while this post hits this mostly female audience. |
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Post by gelly14 on Nov 1, 2011 13:33:37 GMT -5
www.pressparty.com/pg/newsdesk/adamlambert/view/35096/Adam Lambert crowned Twitter's Must Follow Artist at MTV's OMAs Singing superstar Adam Lambert was crowned Twitter's Must Follow Artist at MTV's O Music Awards last night, October 31. The 'Whataya Want From Me' hitmaker faced tough competition from some of the most influential celebrities on Twitter including Cher, Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga and Blink 182's Mark Hoppus, but rose above them to take home the impressive title and tweeted a message of thanks to his devoted fans and loyal supporters:
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Post by gelly14 on Nov 1, 2011 13:42:15 GMT -5
http://Billboard.biz: Bjork, Adam Lambert, Marilyn Manson's Butt Win Big at MTV's O Music Awards bit.ly/umaZp6 Bjork, Adam Lambert, Marilyn Manson's Butt Win Big at MTV's O Music Awards The O Music Awards had their inaugural ceremony this past April in Las Vegas, where fans got to cast their votes to decide who would take home the awards for everything from "Most Innovative Artist" to "Favorite Animated GIF" to "Best Tweet." This go around a few categories may have changed, but winners included Bjork (Digital Genius Award), Tokio Hotel (Fan Army FTW; they won the same award back in April), Nirvana (Best Vintage Viral Video), and Adam Lambert (Must Follow Artist on Twitter). Fans cast more than 20 million votes. bit.ly/s5WqQA |
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