Don’t ask how the singer’s arrest for driving while intoxicating will affect his career—instead, think about what the discourse says about the state of his career right now.
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We’re in the midst of Beyoncé’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ roll-out and the visuals are causing a stir—especially her use of the American flag. The discourse asks whether she’s engaging in reclamation, hinting at resistance or upholding imperialism. The answer? Yes.
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In her new memoir, 'The Woman in Me,' Spears “opens up, but doesn’t linger,” writes Russ Martin. Nor is she supporting the book’s release with the type of promotional roll-out we’ve become used to from other celebrity authors. That’s her prerogative.
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Kim Kardashian looks pretty different these days—lighter skin, blonde hair, noticeably thinner. But while I’ve been thinking about this new aesthetic as a return to whiteness, it might actually be more complicated than that.
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It impossible to think about Marilyn Manson’s recent Grammy nomination without also considering Janet Jackson’s post-Nipplegate shaming—and Justin Timberlake’s career triumphs.
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We learned a lot about Britney Spears’ conservatorship this week. To help put it all in perspective, I recruited my friend Russ Martin, a writer, pop culture expert and long-time Britney fan.
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For years, media has shaped public perception of Britney Spears. Why won't we admit it?
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