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Post by SuperTrouper on Jan 10, 2015 11:35:59 GMT -5
If Madonna used one of her kids to announce her new single, some people in this thread would totally take issue with it.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Jan 10, 2015 13:20:08 GMT -5
Liz Smith. :) www.telegram.com/article/20150109/COLUMN87/301099908/0 Friday, January 9, 2015 Tied up and tied down with Madonna?The item I wrote the other day about Madonna — her upcoming album, the art promoting it, the controversy about that art — was picked up, perhaps not surprisingly, by most of the Madonna fan websites. Back in the day, I often received mail -- the era of real letters -- expressing surprise that I covered Madonna at all. Wasn't she "too young" for my column? (I was in my 60s. Madonna was in her 20s. I think perhaps because she was a pop singer, my coverage was questioned. I certainly wrote about a lot of other people in their 20s!) Well, even before I met Madonna, I enjoyed her upfront attitude, support for women and gays, and that undeniable belief of hers that she was destined for greatness, a star of the first magnitude even before most people had heard of her. (The Barbra Streisand/Diana Ross Syndrome, I call it.) I also enjoyed some of her movies and some of her music. But mostly, I liked Madonna's unabashed, unapologetic thirst for fame. Then I interviewed La Ciccone. She was funny and relaxed. However, as impressed as I was, I was not afraid of her. She liked that. It was new. (Elizabeth Taylor also came to appreciate my lack of obvious nerve, although ET tried to give me a hard time when we first met, in Paris. Or at least, in comparison to the voluble, ingratiating Richard Burton, she seemed distant. She got over it.) Anyway, I was highly amused when Madonna author/historian Matthew Rettenmund sent me a photograph he'd posted on his blog, "Boy Culture." Anthony Coombs' photograph shows me -- in a leather jacket no less -- with my face bound up in rope, just as Madonna's is, on the cover of her album. Hilarious! The rope is supposed to symbolize Madonna's rebellious tendencies and outspokenness, which she feels is still a struggle. Well, I've never done half or a quarter of what Madonna has, so I haven't had to defend myself on that level. I've been lucky with all the newspapers and outlets for my column. I have never been censored. Once, The New York Post refused to run a column I'd written in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, because it was "too sentimental." But otherwise, I retained a liberal voice at odds with most of what appeared there. My syndicate is similarly tolerant. Oh, sure I received -- and still do -- criticism from some readers who prefer I didn't say this or that, shouldn't presume to be a film or theater critic (I don't) or a political savant (I'm not). I just know what I like and don't like. But I've never found myself struggling for self-expression, nor have I been denied it. That said, I gladly accept my bound-up image. And in doing so, and printing the picture, I'm likely letting myself in for a lot of email, with a variety of people interpreting what that image really means -- to them.
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Post by xxzion72xx on Jan 10, 2015 14:02:11 GMT -5
I need this Epic Madness too start happening!!!
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Post by xxzion72xx on Jan 10, 2015 14:25:11 GMT -5
Madonna was named as first supporter of "Je Suis Charlie" on French News from TF1 Good for her...#weareallcharlie.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Jan 10, 2015 20:34:54 GMT -5
Mike Dean's IG and Chris Gehringer working on Madonna's album today. #mastering http://instagram.com/p/xr1800SEvT http://instagram.com/p/xr3KdmCiRl I can't stop thinking about what the final tracklist will be. With all the demos and 19 tracks for the album, it's amazing that the best will be on the album and perfection is near. I've accepted the fact that the initial push for Living for Love and the album will all mesh together around her Grammy performance. New launch for the single with aggressive promo. A powerhouse memorable classic M video. Slay the Grammys. Single and album # 1 again on iTunes . up Up UP!
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Post by floridagrl on Jan 10, 2015 20:52:00 GMT -5
Liz Smith. :) www.telegram.com/article/20150109/COLUMN87/301099908/0 Friday, January 9, 2015 Tied up and tied down with Madonna?The item I wrote the other day about Madonna — her upcoming album, the art promoting it, the controversy about that art — was picked up, perhaps not surprisingly, by most of the Madonna fan websites. Back in the day, I often received mail -- the era of real letters -- expressing surprise that I covered Madonna at all. Wasn't she "too young" for my column? (I was in my 60s. Madonna was in her 20s. I think perhaps because she was a pop singer, my coverage was questioned. I certainly wrote about a lot of other people in their 20s!) Well, even before I met Madonna, I enjoyed her upfront attitude, support for women and gays, and that undeniable belief of hers that she was destined for greatness, a star of the first magnitude even before most people had heard of her. (The Barbra Streisand/Diana Ross Syndrome, I call it.) I also enjoyed some of her movies and some of her music. But mostly, I liked Madonna's unabashed, unapologetic thirst for fame. Then I interviewed La Ciccone. She was funny and relaxed. However, as impressed as I was, I was not afraid of her. She liked that. It was new. (Elizabeth Taylor also came to appreciate my lack of obvious nerve, although ET tried to give me a hard time when we first met, in Paris. Or at least, in comparison to the voluble, ingratiating Richard Burton, she seemed distant. She got over it.) Anyway, I was highly amused when Madonna author/historian Matthew Rettenmund sent me a photograph he'd posted on his blog, "Boy Culture." Anthony Coombs' photograph shows me -- in a leather jacket no less -- with my face bound up in rope, just as Madonna's is, on the cover of her album. Hilarious! The rope is supposed to symbolize Madonna's rebellious tendencies and outspokenness, which she feels is still a struggle. Well, I've never done half or a quarter of what Madonna has, so I haven't had to defend myself on that level. I've been lucky with all the newspapers and outlets for my column. I have never been censored. Once, The New York Post refused to run a column I'd written in the immediate aftermath of 9/11, because it was "too sentimental." But otherwise, I retained a liberal voice at odds with most of what appeared there. My syndicate is similarly tolerant. Oh, sure I received -- and still do -- criticism from some readers who prefer I didn't say this or that, shouldn't presume to be a film or theater critic (I don't) or a political savant (I'm not). I just know what I like and don't like. But I've never found myself struggling for self-expression, nor have I been denied it. That said, I gladly accept my bound-up image. And in doing so, and printing the picture, I'm likely letting myself in for a lot of email, with a variety of people interpreting what that image really means -- to them. I absolutely adore Liz Smith and her writing style, no matter what or whom she is writing about!
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Post by xxzion72xx on Jan 10, 2015 22:26:05 GMT -5
These next few weeks are gonna be amazing !!!...She's gonna take control of the Grammys without winning a award!..lol
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Post by xxzion72xx on Jan 10, 2015 22:37:14 GMT -5
2 more Instagram pics Florida ... You might not be able too show 1 of them .. Lol
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Post by seaguy27 on Jan 11, 2015 1:50:18 GMT -5
The new pics have lines from another song that was in the first batch of demos …Heartbreak City!!!
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Jan 11, 2015 2:32:07 GMT -5
These next few weeks are gonna be amazing !!!...She's gonna take control of the Grammys without winning a award!..lol And then slaughter iTunes at midnight!
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Post by floridagrl on Jan 11, 2015 9:13:55 GMT -5
F*cked me up a little...........❤️#rebelheart I guess Heartbreak City made the cut. Cannot post the other one. LOL!
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Post by HolidayGuy on Jan 11, 2015 9:53:12 GMT -5
Four weeks until the Grammys- hopefully the performer roster will be announced this week.
We need this woman to lift us UP, UP, UP, UP. I am so for Her Madgesty to bring it and show exactly why she is THE queen of music.
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Post by grandelf on Jan 11, 2015 10:59:11 GMT -5
And it's only 4 weeks after the Grammys till the album! :)
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Post by HolidayGuy on Jan 11, 2015 11:53:58 GMT -5
It's the calm before the musical storm. I'm trying to restrain from even listening to the new songs as of late, so they feel fresher when the storm hits.
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Post by floridagrl on Jan 11, 2015 12:18:13 GMT -5
Four weeks until the Grammys- hopefully the performer roster will be announced this week. We need this woman to lift us UP, UP, UP, UP. I am so for Her Madgesty to bring it and show exactly why she is THE queen of music. Have no doubt. The True Queen of Music will bring a performance like nothing else! We are all waiting, impatiently!!
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Post by floridagrl on Jan 11, 2015 13:31:45 GMT -5
Supporting The Queen! REN @reniwashita @guyoseary We love Queen!!!! We are Fucking crazy JPN boys. at HARAJUKU TOKYO.???????? Love it!!
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Post by xxzion72xx on Jan 11, 2015 14:06:54 GMT -5
It's the calm before the musical storm. I'm trying to restrain from even listening to the new songs as of late, so they feel fresher when the storm hits. After listening too Messiah... I've got so excited... But even I have backed off listening too any of the other songs.. I mean... It's happening now... I wanna have something to look forward too with the other 13 tracks.
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Jan 11, 2015 14:15:48 GMT -5
And it's only 4 weeks after the Grammys till the album! :) thats plenty of time for much more promo. More performance, talk shows, the video going number 1 and the song taking off. :)
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Post by floridagrl on Jan 11, 2015 15:13:34 GMT -5
I am waiting for the official release of the songs. I've only listened to the six because she posted them on Itunes. The wait is killing me, but that's how it goes. A lot to look forward to!
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Jan 11, 2015 15:18:13 GMT -5
Cannot post the other one. LOL! Because I don't think a woman's chest should be something taboo. EDIT: Unfortunately, that is not your call to make with regards to image-posting. -Mike (Libra)
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Post by floridagrl on Jan 11, 2015 15:24:50 GMT -5
^ Well I posted the nipple picture from the photo shoot with Katy Perry and they sent me a private message warning me about inappropriate pictures.
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Post by SHOOTER on Jan 11, 2015 17:13:33 GMT -5
You already know Pulse hasn't progressed an inch in 2015. At least place it under a NSFW Spoiler tag.
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Post by Libra on Jan 11, 2015 17:17:56 GMT -5
You already know Pulse hasn't progressed an inch in 2015. At least place it under a NSFW Spoiler tag. Proboards has jurisdiction via their TOS, which supersedes however staff would feel about it. That said, it's not like we'd absolutely leave it alone if it was our call alone.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Jan 11, 2015 17:24:50 GMT -5
You already know Pulse hasn't progressed an inch in 2015. At least place it under a NSFW Spoiler tag. Proboards has jurisdiction via their TOS, which supersedes however staff would feel about it. That said, it's not like we'd absolutely leave it alone if it was our call alone. Hey Mike, I guess this (kind of) answers my question to the post I just made in the Forum Questions Forum. Or will you guys be elaborating more there? I have read Proboards TOS and it doesn't specify anywhere between male and female toplessness. it just says "filthy or pornographic" but as mentioned in the post I made in the Forum Questions Forum, I have seen many topless men pics on here in the past (as well as Chris Brown's buldge pics which are still on the first page of his album discussion).
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Post by floridagrl on Jan 11, 2015 17:43:56 GMT -5
I loved Lisa in Melrose Place. lisa rinnaVerified account @lisarinna Thank you andy and @bravotv for the #beats listening to madonna wearing madonna
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Post by Nick on Jan 11, 2015 17:57:28 GMT -5
Sorry if this has been asked, but do you guys think the 2nd single is something that we haven't heard?
I like "Devil Pray" and "Ghosttown", but they feel more like album cuts.
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Post by xxzion72xx on Jan 11, 2015 18:13:35 GMT -5
F*cked me up a little...........❤️#rebelheart I guess Heartbreak City made the cut. Cannot post the other one. LOL! When I first saw this I was thinking ... Madonna meets the Walking Dead... I would love for her too do a zombie video.. but in a different way then thriller.
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Post by HolidayGuy on Jan 11, 2015 19:21:38 GMT -5
^I had said that "Ghosttown" would make a good theme for that show, or an apocalyptic movie.
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Post by chartfreak on Jan 11, 2015 20:31:08 GMT -5
So tired of hearing that Madonna was using the Paris tragedy to promote her album. It's not like she was hash tagging #Illuminati or #Bitchimmadonna.
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Post by SPRΞΞ on Jan 12, 2015 1:30:21 GMT -5
Vinyl on Amazon. :)
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