Madonna Claps Back at Ageist Comments After Appearing at Grammys
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Madonna Claps Back at Ageist Comments After Appearing at Grammys
Madonna Claps Back at Ageist Comments , After Appearing at Grammys.
Madonna introduced Kim Petras
and Sam Smith's "Unholy" performance
at the Grammy Awards on Feb.
5.
Madonna introduced Kim Petras
and Sam Smith's "Unholy" performance
at the Grammy Awards on Feb.
5.
A close-up photo of Madonna's face
later went viral online.
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Her Instagram page was hit with
negative comments condemning her alleged
"obsession with plastic surgery.".
CNN reports that Madonna has never publicly commented on plastic surgery rumors.
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CNN reports that Madonna has never publicly commented on plastic surgery rumors.
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But on Feb.
7, Madonna took to Instagram to address a world that "refuses to celebrate women past the age of 45.".
Instead of focusing on what I said in my speech which was about giving thanks for the fearlessness of artists like Sam and Kim â , Madonna, via Instagram.
... many people chose to only talk about close-up photos of me taken with a long lens camera by a press photographer that would distort anyone's face!, Madonna, via Instagram.
Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny that permeates the world we live in, Madonna, via Instagram.
Madonna went on to address the criticism she's received throughout her career.
I have never apologized for any of the creative choices I have made nor the way that I look or dress and Iâm not going to start, Madonna, via Instagram.
I have been degraded by the media since the beginning of my career but I understand that this is all a test and I am happy to do the trailblazing so that all the women behind me can have an easier time in the years to come, Madonna, via Instagram
Taylor Swift has equalled Madonna's record as the female artist with the most UK number one albums in Official Chart history after her latest release. Sky News
Melissa McCarthy has responded to Barbra Streisand's question about whether or not she's used Ozempic. In a now-deleted comment, the iconic singer wrote underneath a photo of McCarthy and Adam Shankman, "Give him my regards did you take Ozempic?" The comment quickly went viral. In response to all the online chatter, McCarthy shared a video on Instagram.
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Selena Gomez seems really excited about her boyfriend Benny Blanco's new book, tucking into a tasty cake shaped just like it -- and going in tongue first, aiming.. TMZ.com
Britney Spears is back to attacking her little sister, Jamie Lynn Spears -- out here calling her a "bitch" ... this while going on and on about things that just.. TMZ.com
This Day in History: , Prince Dies.
April 21, 2016.
The iconic musician, 57,
was found dead at his estate,
Paisley Park, in Minnesota.
Prince had overdosed on fentanyl.
His death was ruled accidental.
Over the span of four decades,
Prince transcended genre and created
more than 30 albums, his first in 1978 for Warner Bros.
Prince often played all of the
instruments on the album himself.
He was charismatic and electrifying on stage.
His 1984 album 'Purple Rain'
sold 13 million copies. It was number one
on the 'Billboard' 200 chart for 24 consecutive weeks.
He won seven Grammy awards.
His final album was released in 2015,
just months before his death.
Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quite so many people with their talent, President Obama, via History.com
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Rachel Zegler and Kit Connor are set to make their Broadway debuts in a new production of Shakespeare's 'Romeo + Juliet' this fall. The production will feature music by Grammy Award winner Jack Antonoff, who is also making his Broadway debut, movement by Sonya Tayeh (of 'Moulin Rouge! The Musical') and direction by Sam Gold. While few details have been released about this version of the Shakespeare classic, it promises an angrier take on the tale.
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This Day in History:, Marvin Gaye Is Shot and
Killed by His Own Father.
April 1, 1984.
Gaye's father â Rev. Marvin Gaye Sr. â
shot and killed the Prince of Soul
three times in the chest following a
physical dispute between the two.
It was a day before the
soul icon's 45th birthday.
Despite winning his first Grammy for
"Sexual Healing" just a year before, Gaye was struggling
with debt, depression and substance abuse.
He had recently moved in
with his father and mother.
Gaye and his father had a
difficult and complicated
relationship since Gaye was a boy.
According to Gaye's brother, Frankie â who held the singer in his arms as he died â his final words were, âI got what I wanted... I couldnât do it myself, so I made him do it.â
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Remembering Chester Bennington.
Chester Charles Bennington was born on
March 20, 1976, and died on July 20, 2017.
Here are five facts
to celebrate the
Grammy-winning singer.
1. He had a close friendship with
the late Soundgarden and Audioslave
frontman, Chris Cornell.
2. Besides Linkin Park, he sang for
Dead by Sunrise and Stone Temple Pilots.
3. He also acted
and appeared in
âCrankâ and âSaw 3D.â.
4. His first band
was Sean Dowdell
and His Friends?.
5. He cited Depeche Mode
and Stone Temple Pilots as
his early inspirations.
Happy Birthday,
Chester Bennington!
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Musicians Sign Open Letter , Warning About AI Threat to Artists.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The Artists Rights Alliance and approximately 200 musicians such as Billie Eilish, Katy Perry and Nicki Minaj released the open letter, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'.
The letter calls on developers of digital music to "cease the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to infringe upon and devalue the rights of human artists.".
The campaign draws attention to how AI developers use musical works without permission to create AI "copycats.".
Working musicians are already
struggling to make ends meet in the
streaming world, and now they have
the added burden of trying to compete
with a deluge of AI-generated noise. , Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
The unethical use of generative
AI to replace human artists will
devalue the entire music ecosystem â
for artists and fans alike, Jen Jacobsen, executive director of the ARA, via statement.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Others artists who signed the open letter include Camila Cabello, Sam Smith, Jon Bon Jovi.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Norah Jones, Chuck D.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Kate Hudson, Pearl Jam and R.E.M.
Make no mistake: we believe that, when
used responsibly, AI has enormous potential
to advance human creativity and in a manner
that enables the development and growth
of new and exciting experiences for
music fans everywhere. , Via open letter.
Unfortunately, some platforms and
developers are employing AI to sabotage
creativity and undermine artists,
songwriters, musicians and rightsholders, Via open letter.
We must protect against the predatory
use of AI to steal professional artistsâ
voices and likenesses, violate creatorsâ
rights, and destroy the music ecosystem. , Via open letter
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