Tag Archives: Music
Yeezy was on to something about the commercial music industry
TweetI know that Kanye West’s intense emotions and antics have made him a bit of a mockery amongst us onlookers of the entertainment industry. I can’t say I haven’t enjoyed tumblrs like this, but I’ve come around. And I have to say, his latest comments at his show in London were a hit with me. [...]
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Rihanna going back to Chris Brown doesn’t make her a “bad girl”
TweetI’ve noticed a theme emerging in the mainstream media of late. Namely, the idea that singer Rihanna is a “bad girl.” Yes, she has an album called, “A Good Girl Gone Bad,” and certainly is living the “rock star” lifestyle of late night partying and traveling all over the world, but all too often these [...]
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Daily Feminist Cheat Sheet
Tweet MoJo’s five female vocalists to watch in 2013. Amanda Marcotte on a new low for the anti-choice movement. Happy President’s Day! Today is also Toni Morrison’s birthday. Michigan Republicans have introduced a bill to require mandatory transvaginal ultrasounds (a.k.a. state-enforced rape) before abortions. Beautiful photos of female workers during WWII. The privilege of the [...]
Also tagged abortion, amanda marcotte, Andrew Cuomo, anti-choice, Mother Jones, NWSA, Toni Morrison Comments closed
Happy almost-weekend, ears!
TweetIt’s Friday morning! I don’t know about you, but I’m feeling pretty sluggish. And you know what gets me out of bed when I’m feeling sluggish? One Direction. Sometimes, after I’m done dancing around my apartment, I feel bad about doing it to One Direction, yikes, some of their lyrics. So after I’m done listening [...]
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Why Beyonce’s “Bow Down” is not anti-feminist