I found this lyric video for Childish Gambino's (aka Donald Glover) new single 3005 extremely interesting because instead of your typical lyric video affair, it is set up as a online chat, with Gambino's lyrics being posted as the messages he's sending to the girl in the chat, who occasionally posts responses, and dances around to the music. It is an interesting and clever use of the lyric video

Referencing a recent interview Lady Gaga had with Andy Cohen, this article discusses the validity of her proclaimed bisexuality, and whether it is simply made up for the sake of broadening her appeal to a wider audience

This article in xxl magazine discusses rapper Childish Gambino's recent Instagram pictures, handwritten notes explaining his fears, "I'm afraid of the future" for example, and how this "real" moment affects the potential of his forth coming album, and whether it makes him seem more genuine or not

This is an interesting video in which rapper Tyler, the Creator dresses up and acts like a 50 year old middle class white guy, constantly proclaiming his love for golf, and is an amusing take on "whiteness"

Article explaining how British Navy have started to use Britney Spears songs to scare away pirates attempting to hijack their boats

A rather ironic article in which Katy Perry blasts female pop-stars such as Lady Gaga and Miley Cyrus who take all their clothes off

Music video from the first openly gay country singer

In this music video Rise Against explore issue of homophobic bullying in High School and teen suicide and acceptance of sexuality

This review of A Day To Remember's new album raises interesting issues of authenticity, with the review arguing that the album is much better and more authentic because of the struggle the band had with the record label and a court case over it's release and contractual requirements, suggesting they are more sympathetic and ergo more authentic because of this. 

Since this weeks readings are on authenticity, I thought I'd share this music video by the band Foster The People which takes a rather comical approach to issues of authenticity, by having the studio executive struggling to find a way to make the band play a show even after they have died. 

Madonna's recent essay in Harper magazine about her experiences as an aspiring artist in New York City, in particular how she was raped at knife point

The Rolling Stone's interview with Miley Cyrus in which she attempts to explain her reasoning behind her VMA performance, the Wrecking Ball music video and ratchet culture.  

Joining Leeds University and Edinburgh University, Derby and West Scotland University have both decided to ban Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" because they perceive the lyrics to promote rape 

This is an article on how the University of Edinburgh has decided to ban Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines from all Student Buildings because it promotes an unhealthy attitude towards sex and consent