MrPescadilla

It's one of the few songs that has truly stood the test of time and has even become more popular now than it was back then. Without exaggerating, I think it's on the same level as Thriller, Like a Virgin, Bohemian Rhapsody…

She could have easily gone to Miami. Her passport had not been taken away. They were able to prove that she was living in Spain. Stop making up nonsense. If you live in Spain for more than 183 days, you are considered a tax resident for tax purposes. They were able to prove that she spent more than 183 days there. Besides, she was living in Spain with her son and Piqué.

I'd love to, but I have to work and I can't go. But I'll see her in the future for sure.

Yes, I'm from Spain. And I don't understand what my nationality has to do with knowing that she evaded taxes. Also, fortunately or unfortunately for you, I'm a lawyer and I know tax law very well. Every citizen has to pay taxes. Defending a wealthy person just because you're a fan and like her music is embarrassing. Especially when she herself admitted to tax evasion in 2012, 2013, and 2014.

Shakira's fans and tabloid media outlets (likely paid by Shakira's team) are trying to push the narrative that she did not defraud the Spanish Tax Agency. First of all, she admitted to committing tax fraud between 2012 and 2014 by paying taxes outside Spain while actually being a tax resident there (which was proven). The 7 million euros she had to pay were part of an agreement between her legal team and the prosecution to avoid a prison sentence. In addition to those 7 million, she also had to repay all the taxes she had evaded during those years. Regarding 2011, authorities were only able to prove that she spent 163 days living in Spain, short of the 183 days required by law to classify someone as a tax resident. She is still a convicted tax fraud offender.

If Rihanna had kept making music, she would have failed. She lacks artistic vision, talent, and creativity. She's been lucky that her career ended with ANTI, her only decent album. She has massive hits, but nothing more. Taylor, whether we like it or not, creates her own music and is involved in her art. She would have had a few more hits, but she would have ended up like Katy Perry — forgotten.

But if Tate McDonald's fans told me her album was more successful than Gaga's, what went wrong?

Considering that the OGH say her album is a failure and that only DWAS is successful, shouldn't that be reflected in the album's sales like it happened with Benson Boone — or not?

It was released on November 22, 2024; it should have entered the Top 10 considering the success of Luther in 2025, the Super Bowl, etc.

Benson Boone in 2024 having the #1 song on the IFPI chart with Beautiful Things, but not appearing in the Top 20 albums. Miley with Flowers was #1 in 2023 but her album ranked #19. Why is Gaga Top 10 if supposedly her album only has one popular song and the rest is a flop?

Beyoncé 2016 👏👏👏👏👏👏

Benito must have begged Lady Gaga to appear on the show… let's be serious.

As a Beyoncé hater (joking), this is the first time I've actually been excited about one of her albums. If it really is rock, it could end up being one of her best albums—at least vocally. I've never had this level of hype for her music before. I'm expecting a lot, and I don't think she's going to disappoint.

it's just a figure of speech. Obviously, the situation in Palestine is still ongoing.

As a Gaga fan, it does bother me that she hasn't taken a clear public stance on the issue of Palestine. But I will never claim that she isn't involved in the social and political movements happening today. We can't expect her to be the standard-bearer for every single cause. I also understand that being a public figure doesn't mean you have to constantly speak out on every issue, because today it's Venezuela, yesterday it was Palestine, and tomorrow it will be Iran. At that point, her social media or interviews would consist exclusively of commentary on global crises. There are countless problems in the world, many of them extremely serious, and the fact that she hasn't spoken publicly about one of them doesn't mean she doesn't care or isn't troubled by it. But she simply can't be talking about everything 24/7. At this rate, her critics will end up saying she hasn't spoken out about a penguin strike in the Arctic in defense of walrus rights.

Lady Gaga — Support for Marginalized Communities (2020–2023) DONATIONS / FOUNDATION FUNDING 2020 (March–April) — COVID-19 Global Response: approx. USD 127 million raised Lady Gaga curated and co-organized the One World: Together at Home initiative with Global Citizen. The campaign raised over USD 127 million for the World Health Organization's COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, supporting frontline healthcare workers and vulnerable populations worldwide. (Primary impact: global health equity, low-income and marginalized communities.) 2022 — Kindness in Community Fund: approx. USD 1,000,000 to 22 youth organizations During The Chromatica Ball era, Born This Way Foundation distributed around USD 1 million to 22 youth-led mental health organizations, including groups serving LGBTQ+ youth and other marginalized young people in the U.S. and internationally. 2023 — Born This Way Foundation grants to 40+ organizations (over USD 250,000) The foundation reported distributing over USD 250,000 in grants to community-based organizations providing youth mental health resources, many explicitly serving LGBTQ+ and at-risk youth. 2023 — Expansion of Born This Way Foundation programs (#BeKind365) Launch and expansion of #BeKind365, a year-round initiative focused on daily acts of kindness, community care, and mental health support, reinforcing long-term infrastructure for marginalized youth support. PUBLIC STATEMENTS / MEDIA POSITIONS June 2020 — Black Lives Matter protests (U.S.) Lady Gaga publicly expressed support for Black Lives Matter, condemned systemic racism, and amplified messaging around racial justice following the killing of George Floyd. She used her social platforms to call for accountability and structural change. 2020–2021 — LGBTQ+ visibility during Chromatica era Through interviews and music (notably Free Woman), Gaga repeatedly emphasized themes of self-determination, bodily autonomy, and liberation, explicitly acknowledging LGBTQ+ fans—especially trans fans—as central to the album's meaning. November 15, 2021 — Statement on LGBTQ+ rights in Italy Following the failure of Italy's anti-hate-crime bill (DDL Zan), Gaga publicly addressed Italian media, calling the LGBTQ+ community "brave" and stating they deserved protection and dignity as human beings, criticizing institutional discrimination. 2022 — Public response to overturning of Roe v. Wade (U.S.) Gaga condemned the U.S. Supreme Court decision overturning federal abortion protections, framing it as an attack on bodily autonomy and the safety of women and marginalized people, and addressing the issue directly during tour speeches. SOCIAL & POLITICAL GESTURES (TOURS, EVENTS, CULTURAL ACTIONS) 2022 — The Chromatica Ball Tour (global) Throughout the tour, Gaga delivered on-stage speeches addressing: LGBTQ+ equality and marriage rights Reproductive rights Gun violence and public safety Mental health stigma She framed the concerts as safe spaces for marginalized fans and repeatedly affirmed queer and trans identities from the stage. 2022 — On-stage dedications and spoken segments At multiple shows, she dedicated songs to women, LGBTQ+ people, and survivors of trauma, explicitly linking pop performance with political and social solidarity. 2021–2023 — Mental health advocacy as cultural positioning Via interviews, foundation programming, and curated events (The Power of Kindness, World Kindness Day), Gaga consistently positioned mental health as a social justice issue, especially for young people facing discrimination or exclusion. DONATIONS / GRANTS 2024-2025 July 23, 2024 — Kindness in Community Fund: approx. USD 3,000,000 distributed to 65 youth organizations (10 countries) Born This Way Foundation allocated funding to youth-led organizations focused on mental health and social inclusion, benefiting vulnerable populations, including LGBTQ+ youth. Source: Channel Kindness. October 7, 2024 — Kindness in Community Fund grant (United Kingdom) UK-based organization selected as a beneficiary to expand access to youth mental health and wellbeing services. Source: We Are Beyond (UK partner organization). June 2025 — Donations linked to Haus Labs / Sephora Pride campaign USD 1 per product sold was donated to Born This Way Foundation and its Kindness in Community Fund, generating funds for inclusive youth mental health initiatives. Source: Funds for NGOs / Sephora campaign communications. January 23, 2026 — Two grants of USD 100,000 each to NGOs in Warsaw (GrowSPACE and Warsaw House) Funding for youth mental health and psychosocial support, including services for LGBTQ+ youth and socially excluded young people. Source: TVP World / Polish media. Reported (unofficial, undated) — USD 100,000 donation to LGBTQ+-focused mental health services Circulated via social media posts; no formal institutional press release with a precise date. Should be classified as reported but not formally verified. Source: Facebook posts. PUBLIC STATEMENTS (MEDIA, AWARDS, INTERVIEWS) January 28, 2025 — Interview with ELLE Gaga stated she would continue to "fight" for LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized communities following Donald Trump's return to power, explicitly positioning herself against policies she considers harmful. Source: ELLE. February 2, 2025 — Grammy Awards acceptance speech Quote: "Trans people are not invisible. Trans people deserve love. The queer community deserves to be lifted up. Music is love." High-visibility public endorsement of trans and LGBTQ+ communities. Source: ELLE / Grammy broadcast. March 2025 — Interviews during promotion of the album Mayhem Repeated statements reaffirming public support for queer and trans communities, framed within the broader political and social climate. Source: That Grape Juice / LGBTQ+ media. PUBLIC / SOCIAL GESTURES (CONCERTS, TOURS, CAMPAIGNS) July 2025 — Los Angeles, Mayhem Ball tour Gaga performed wearing a trans pride flag sash, a clear symbolic gesture of solidarity with trans people, widely reported by media and fans. Source: Them.us. July–October 2025 — Mayhem Ball tour (screens and visuals) Concert visuals included fan-submitted messages such as "Trans Lives Matter," "Free Palestine," and explicit anti-Trump / anti-administration slogans, embedding political and social commentary into live performances. Source: The Daily Beast. March 2025 — iHeartRadio Awards and public appearances Public acknowledgements thanking the LGBTQ+ community for its courage and cultural impact, reinforcing her long-standing alignment with marginalized groups. Source: That Grape Juice.

Thank you for proving my point and reducing Taylor Swift's success solely to sales.

As an example, we have the Beatles. They sold more than Taylor and have been part of music history since their debut. They transcended pop culture. Taylor, on the other hand… simply sells.

I believe cultural impact should be taken into account in addition to sales. All things considered, Madonna and Gaga outperform Taylor even if the latter sells more. Taylor's social impact has been minimal, and on the street no one knows who she is except the young people who listen to her. By contrast, if you ask who Madonna or Gaga are, people recognize them. Taylor Swift is merely a product that sells well to her fan base, nothing more. Her impact is limited strictly to sales; there is no cultural substance behind it. Taylor achieves those numbers because she exploits her fans to the fullest, and they allow themselves to be misled. I do not see anything groundbreaking here.

That two European countries have to withdraw from the contest because of Israel's genocidal actions…

Is it possible that she means it's the last time she'll come to Europe with the Mayhem Ball Tour, but that she could return with a completely different stadium tour promoting a new album? It wouldn't make much sense for her to do a stadium tour with the Mayhem Ball Tour when it was designed for arenas. Maybe there's a surprise new album coming, and that's why the stadium tour…

I don't think the album will be nominated for Album of the Year at the Grammys, but it will be nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album (and it will win). And I'm sure that The Fate of Ophelia will be nominated for Song of the Year and Record of the Year. It's one of her best songs. I'm not a fan of Taylor at all, but that song is a masterpiece.

Rihanna is the second artist of this century with the greatest star power. I'm not saying who the first one is because some people will get offended. You can ask anyone in this universe about Rihanna and they know who she is. They can at least name one of her songs. On the other hand, if you ask about Taylor, people over 40 have no idea who she is, and many heterosexual men don't either. And among the people who do know her, many wouldn't be able to name a single one of her songs. And with Beyoncé, practically everyone knows who she is, but I think a lot of people don't know any of her songs—just that she's a singer. Taylor and Beyoncé have sold more, but Rihanna's level of worldwide recognition is impossible to deny. And I think the video refers to that, not to who sells more. Selling doesn't mean you're more well-known. Especially when we know that Taylor's audience, although huge, buys her versions multiple times, and she takes advantage of that by releasing more and more music.

I think the people who appear in the feature section are the artists already confirmed for collaborations, and the list on the side (Rihanna or Bey) are collabs that were considered. Maybe the collaborations with Gaga, Kate, Ari… will come out on the deluxe version of Lux.