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Contents contributed and discussions participated by Michael Faris

Michael Faris

Miley Cyrus-Sinead O'Connor feud escalates - 0 views

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    Cyrus responded to O'Connor's open letter (see my last post), and the've escalated into an internet fight.
Michael Faris

Everyone Needs to Read Sinead O'Connor's Open Letter to Miley Cyrus - 0 views

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    After learning that Miley Cyrus sees her as a model, Sinead O'Connor wrote her an open letter urging her to see that corporations are using her and will leave her out to dry once she's "used up." Cyrus's unfortunate response on Twitter was to call her crazy.
Michael Faris

23 (Explicit) - Mike WiLL Made-It ft. Miley Cyrus, Wiz Khalifa & Juicy J - 0 views

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    Miley Cyrus's new video for "23"
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    You did! And your post was much better than mine!
Michael Faris

Cinderonce by Todrick Hall follow @toddyrockstar on instagram - YouTube - 1 views

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    A retelling of CInderella using only Beyoncé songs. Entertaining!
Michael Faris

Is Lady Gaga a feminist icon? | Music | The Guardian - 0 views

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    The Guardian asked in 2010 if Lady Gaga is "a feminist icon." Kira Cochrane's column answers in the affirmative, noting how Gaga reveals the "sham" of performed femininity, while Hadley Freeman responds briefly that Gaga is nothing more than a copycat.
Michael Faris

Lady Gaga - An Exclusive Interview with ELLE's January Cover Girl - ELLE - 1 views

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    A 2009 interview and cover shoot with Elle, which reflects on Gaga's art, her sexuality, and her relationship with her father.
Michael Faris

V MAGAZINE / LADY GAGA: THE NEW ARTIST - 0 views

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    Lady Gaga on the cover of V Magazine and featured images
Michael Faris

Critic's Notebook: Lady Gaga, sexuality and 21st century pop: Speaking truth to Camille... - 0 views

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    Ann Powers responds to Paglia's critique of Lady Gaga
Michael Faris

Camille Paglia's attack on Lady Gaga is way off the mark | Alex Needham | Comment is fr... - 1 views

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    Alex Needham responds to Paglia's critique of Lady Gaga
Michael Faris

Lady Gaga | Bio, News, Pictures, Videos | Rolling Stone - 0 views

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    Rolling Stone's page for Lady Gaga, which includes all their stories about Gaga over the last few years.
Michael Faris

Lady Gaga: Hope for the Homely - Brainstorm - The Chronicle of Higher Education - 0 views

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    Fendrich argues that Lady Gaga isn't that pretty, which offers a hopeful image to those who are less attractive.
Michael Faris

Frank talk with Lady Gaga - Los Angeles Times - 0 views

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    A 2009 interview with Lady Gaga about feminism, sexuality, fame, etc.
Michael Faris

Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' video: Making goddess culture accessible - latimes.com - 0 views

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    Ann Powers reviews the "Born This Way" video when it comes out.
Michael Faris

Snap Judgment: Lady Gaga, 'Born This Way' - latimes.com - 0 views

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    Ann Powers provides her "snap judgment" after the release of "Born This Way," speculating that it's harmful for sexual identity because it works on a model of inherent identity and inclusion in conventional social order instead of larger structural or social change
Michael Faris

From the Mouths of Rapists: The Lyrics of Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines » Soci... - 0 views

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    This post shares images from Project Unbreakable, an exhibit of photos that feature people holding signs with words their rapists said. The signs show a lot of similarity to Thicke's lyrics.
Michael Faris

Here Are The Miley Cyrus FCC Complaints | The Smoking Gun - 0 views

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    This post includes a file with all 150 of the complaints sent by viewers of MTV's VMAs about Miley Cryus's performance. These complaints focused on the sexuality of the performance and often express being "traumatized." Unfortunately for the complainers, the FCC does not fine or regulate cable television like it does broadcast television.
Michael Faris

Lady Gaga's PA says she had to share the diva's bed and flush her toilet. The star's re... - 0 views

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    Lady Gaga's personal assistant is suing her for missed wages after working serious overtime and long hours. Gaga's response is that the luxuries provided make up for pay. (Note: This Mail Online article is more interested in the tit-for-tat and drama of it all rather than the legal issues involved.)
Michael Faris

Jessie J, "Do It Like a Dude" - 0 views

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    In this video, Jessie J sings about doing things like a "dude" and not caring about how people think.
Michael Faris

▶ Blurred Bynes by DWV (Detox, Willam & Vicky Vox) - YouTube - 0 views

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    This is a parody of "Blurred Lines" mocking Amanda Bynes, performed by three drag queens (Detox, Willam Belli, and Vicky Vox).
Michael Faris

Hello,Hannie<3 - 1 views

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    This tumblr blog post contains images of various female artists who have appeared nude in their videos, noting the reaction to Miley Cyrus's "Wrecking Ball" has been different than to other artists' nudity, who have been called "artistic," "beautiful," "cute," and "sexy," while Cyrus gets shamed as "slutty."
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