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In terms of their impact on pop culture, Britney although I think Rihanna's music career is bigger (ultimately its hits that artists are remembered for musically and Rihanna has countless).

Tbh some less big artists are trying like Troye and Conan (I don't like Troye's recent songs but both the MVs were great). Olivia seems to put in more effort too but most artists don't seem to care and the music has declined so badly. Taylor is my fave but her last album was like if someone asked ChatGPT to write a Taylor album.

This is totally subjective but for me I would say Israel is the worst for what they are doing to Gaza and the Middle East as well as the weird influence they hold. Afghanistan also looks like hell to live especially for gay people and women. Child trafficking is also very common there. Best country really depends on the person but personally I love Australia and dream of moving back to Melbourne but like anywhere it has its problems.

Compared to Rush and Got Me Started, these songs are so bad.

The Madonna sample saved the song but still pretty mid overall. The whole talking over beats thing really doesn't suit him. Video was good though, good on him for normalising eating ass.

He's not necessarily wrong but this kind of statement just causes division.

This used to be my favourite club when I lived in Manchester. Would kill to see this.

You can absolutely hold hands with a same-sex partner in Singapore. Worst you will get is stink eye.

UK has been an absolute embarrassment since Brexit and majority of our history is nothing to be proud of either. That being said, I know I am fortunate to be born in a first world country with decent human rights.

No one's denying she is a bigger artist. Doesn't change the fact she's a spineless cow who supports genocide.

This was unexpected but respect to all the artists and live band for having morals. I don't think anyone will touch this tour with a barge pole now.

Where did Pink defend Palestinians? All she did was make a genocide about herself.

Absolutely vile and shows how much influence Zionists have. I understand this may not be Ed's decision and I understand hr doesn't want to cancel the tour but at the very least he could make a statement or donation showing he supports Palestine. Edit: Just read Macklemore's statement, Ed needs to grow a spine.

You could say the same about San Fran, London, Sydney, Hong Kong and many other major cities. Perhaps judging every action that doesn't affect you is performative.

The recession is already happening and has been since Covid ended. The average person has less disposable income and purchasing power than 6 years ago. All the GDP growth is just the AI bubble or huge corporations/billionaires getting richer in their pursuit for infinite growth.

I don't think she ever tried for global success the way the others did. They are all beautiful and talented so let's not put women down for literally nothing. Also, I find her to be the funniest member.

The ATRl girlies were claiming Gaga pushed her off the building back in the day

Everyone thinking Gaga, Azealia, Rihanna and Beyoncé were cooking up a collab (called Rachet I think) together

I think it's fine for admin purposes, proof reading or job hunting. I understand why people talk to A.I about their problems and have been guilty of it in the past but would highly recommend against it as it often just gives unhealthy and often enabling advice. I absolutely despise art created by AI and judge those who do so especially big artists/studios or when media is using AI to write/create content. In a time when literacy and critical thinking is rapidly decreasing, it feels like AI is a catalyst.

It's deserved but why now?

Music videos are generally designed to be cut up now to make TikTok's or Reels and also CGI heavy. I think in the 90s and 2000s, they were generally more creative and less focused on perfectionism or viral moments. A lot of pop culture particularly mainstream music and film has also become more homogenous while the 90s/2000s were more diverse and willing to take risks.

Folklore, Wishbone, Something to Give Eachother, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love and Love Sux are my standouts

I do think ultimately people choose to buy these things but the Shein level quality is the biggest problem. $950 for an anniversary vinyl case that doesn't even include the vinyl of the album it's commemorating is diabolical.

I think Miley's career falls more into the Dolly/Cher trajectory where she is very famous and iconic but more as a public figure with some beloved hit songs but not necessarily huge albums or eras.

Life is overrated tbh