Golden
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- Zara Larsson is a superstar with a mediocre catalogue, why?
- Zara Larsson is a superstar with a mediocre catalogue, why?
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Zara Larsson is a superstar with a mediocre catalogue, why?
Now don't get me wrong sistrens, I genuinely think Zara Larsson has the total package, but... wheres the good music? Her trajectory has been really interesting to watch (especially in the last year or so), with the dolphin meme basically resurrecting her career, then Lush life smashing again years after, and I think she's being very smart about turning herself into a live pop star. Massive festivals, big stages, constant visibility, she/her team knows exactly what they're doing. She's bubbly, outspoken, naturally funny, authentically herself, an amazing dancer, has incredible stage presence, and her voice is in my humble opinion one of the best from the newer pop girlies. When she's on stage or making her silly little TikTok videos, I completely get why people fall in love with her. I mean I really do love her as well. But then you go to the music, and where is it? It just falls flat to me. Nothing stands out (although I love Midnight Sun and Crush), not necessarily because it's bad, but because so much of it feels like it could have literally been made by any girl. I'm just really over the maximalist and overproduced music where everything is trying to grab your attention and somehow none of it ends up having any identity. I wonder if this is going to be a Sabrina Carpenter situation where the actual artistic identity comes (about 5 albums) later, because I do believe Zara's in the midst of crafting a new & stronger image. Her music is just waiting for something that just... clicks. I don't think she needs to become another tortured singer-songwriter or radically reinvent herself, but I do wonder.. what's taking so long for her to figure out what her sound is? Where's the good music when there's SO much personality? I just want the music to feel as distinctive and excellent as she is. Am I just completely missing the appeal of her discography, or do you think she's missing something as well?
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- Beyoncé
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Olivia Dean says she used to think making pop music was lame
So you hated it until you started making bank... gotcha
- Beyoncé
- Beyoncé
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Beyoncé - 'B'Day (20th Anniversary edition)'
What if this is an early B'DAY gift to us fans... part of the ACT3 release strategy?
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Dolly Parton has died, aged 80
Noooooo She's had an incredible career and her impact still lasts to this day, it's instilled in so many of our faves. She genuinely seemed like such a beautiful person and inside and out. May she rest in peace
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How does ChatGPT describe your ATRL account?
Imagine wasting water and electricity for this
- Beyonce uses LaToya audio on new IG post
- Do you consider yourself physically strong?
- Frankie Grande lip syncs and slays his Chicago set
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Do you pee in the sink?
No but I do pee in the shower
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The Fader: Camila Cabello's "C,XOXO" deserves a second chance
Glad I was one of the few blessed & smart ones to understand this album from the get go
- Beyoncé
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Ben Platt shows off his hairy chest, pits and tighty whities
I can guarantee you this man walks around with skid marks
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Aya surpassed Céline. Surprised?
La reineeee Aya
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Do you douche before going to the club / outing?
I often read your posts and this is not meant rudely but are you well?
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Ariana Grande - 'petal'
One can ALWAYS count on Miss Grande to deliver And I was slightly worried since I didn't really enjoy the lead single. This might be my favorite work of hers since Positions. Current faves: Stay, Oh well, Kiss me
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Tyla debuts hand with 6 fingers in new music video
Why would she put this out i love me some tyla but girl...
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Tyla - 'A*POP'
Tyla is no exception to the extremely high expectations we put on main pop girlies (especially the new gens) but to me she served an excellent, fresh, high-quality album full of summer bops. I'm also glad she's not diverting from her sound, this feels like the younger, cooler sister of her debut album
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A coworker saw my TikTok account and I'm so embarrassed :(
You made a TikTok account, deliberately put out videos, then somehow act surprised people can view said content, only to then say your privacy was violated Girl make it make sense