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Post by surfy on Jan 3, 2015 21:32:06 GMT -5
When we say "relevant", we mean talked about at the moment, iconic status or not, Madonna isn't talked about much anymore UNLESS a controversy happens that shoves her back into the public spotlight for 5 minutes. I do get what you're saying, but you're confusing relevancy with iconic status... It's like a really old #1 song, it's not at the top of the charts anymore (the chart represents relevancy), but it is still remembered (iconic status). Two different things. Anyways, if she doesn't have to worry about staying relevant then why does she TRY SO HARD to get noticed?!? I thought every artist tries to get noticed? Is that not why they all try and become famous in the first place? Otherwise they could go sing at their local coffee shop. I personally think what people talk about depends on the age and who you are around. The media constantly talks about Kim Kardashian, however i know few people old or young in my personal circle that talks about her at all. Madonna is relevant or no one would be talking about this at all….If Carnie Wilson did this , literally no one would be talking about it! You said she doesn't need to worry about staying relevant, this is true, she's a big name, BUT she doesn't have to pull this shit, she's already famous!!! In fact, she's on Jesus status according to some posters here... Anyways, I said she's only relevant (let's just replace this with talked about, how about that?) when controversy arises with her, otherwise people couldn't give a shit... It is true that your personal circle can influence what is big news, but you're going to tell me that a ton of people in America are just dying to know what Madonna is up to? I'm not trying to be rude to Madonna or anything, I'm just trying to be a realist, I'm even a fan of Madonna's music, but in no way would I say Madonna is still relevant in the same way that Mariah Carey is no longer relevant (but Carey is also a big name that gets brought up when controversy arises too. See: Bad performances, lip syncing, and divorce)
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Post by jumpb4uthink on Jan 3, 2015 21:39:08 GMT -5
I wonder what she has in store for the "Living For Love" video. Hopefully some good ol' classic Madonna statement-making going on. Even though it's a break-up tune on the surface, it does have that universal sentiment that carries it higher. There's so much negativity going on in the world, she may as well do something grand, video-wise, for a song called LIVING FOR LOVE. first , thanks floridagrl for the photos. You keep we M fans informed. Thanks as always. I too want an anthem of a video for Living for Love. Just think it will be here for us to enjoy in a month. I wish for an upbeat complete positive ,uplifting , expensive, epic video like her classic ones . Lift us up M. Everyone! Living for the video.
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Post by seaguy27 on Jan 3, 2015 21:45:13 GMT -5
I thought every artist tries to get noticed? Is that not why they all try and become famous in the first place? Otherwise they could go sing at their local coffee shop. I personally think what people talk about depends on the age and who you are around. The media constantly talks about Kim Kardashian, however i know few people old or young in my personal circle that talks about her at all. Madonna is relevant or no one would be talking about this at all….If Carnie Wilson did this , literally no one would be talking about it! You said she doesn't need to worry about staying relevant, this is true, she's a big name, BUT she doesn't have to pull this s**t, she's already famous!!! In fact, she's on Jesus status according to some posters here... Anyways, I said she's only relevant (let's just replace this with talked about, how about that?) when controversy arises with her, otherwise people couldn't give a s**t... It is true that your personal circle can influence what is big news, but you're going to tell me that a ton of people in America are just dying to know what Madonna is up to? I'm not trying to be rude to Madonna or anything, I'm just trying to be a realist, I'm even a fan of Madonna's music, but in no way would I say Madonna is still relevant in the same way that Mariah Carey is no longer relevant (but Carey is also a big name that gets brought up when controversy arises too. See: Bad performances, lip syncing, and divorce) LoveMeHarder….As a whole…I do not think a ton of Americans are really clamoring to know what any one artist is up to honestly. The average person is way to caught up in their own lives. Again…. i get you do not like her tactics or whatever, and that is your right and i respect it. Im simply stating certain things that i believe. Im actually surprised how many people talk about how know one talks about Madonna. It cracks me up for some reason :)
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2015 22:25:44 GMT -5
This aint a referendum on Madonna. Madonna has been performing for 60 +years now we know her place in history however as a woman who was around for slavery and then civil rights she needs to act with tact. That is all daaahlings! Legends are eternal she aint the first and she ain't the last and she aint the best but she is a f**king legend. However the bitch was wrong, again for how she conducted herself that is all. I just think we just stuck discussing the same things over and over in different way.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2015 22:30:14 GMT -5
I just want to know where David Banda has been lately is his visa run out?
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Jan 3, 2015 23:03:22 GMT -5
I think what she's doing is great. Sure it's a little over the top, but she has every justifiable right to reference those legends cuz she is one of them. I think some of the hatred stems from the fact that no other artist, not Mariah, not Gaga, not Britney, or anyone else, can reference them and expect to be seen on the same level. It would be career suicide and quite a joke. Madonna is on that level, so it all makes sense to me.
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Post by 14887fan on Jan 3, 2015 23:51:40 GMT -5
LMFAO Only on Pulse! No I'm on Facebook and ATRL, too! lol And drugs!
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Post by lambdoll on Jan 4, 2015 0:02:54 GMT -5
This aint a referendum on Madonna. Madonna has been performing for 60 +years now we know her place in history however as a woman who was around for slavery and then civil rights she needs to act with tact. That is all daaahlings! Legends are eternal she aint the first and she ain't the last and she aint the best but she is a f**king legend. However the bitch was wrong, again for how she conducted herself that is all. I just think we just stuck discussing the same things over and over in different way. i see u
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Post by seaguy27 on Jan 4, 2015 0:28:07 GMT -5
The board has taken a nosedive for sure!
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Post by surfy on Jan 4, 2015 0:33:05 GMT -5
The board has taken a nosedive for sure! How so? Just because we're calling out your fave for doing something stupid?
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Post by xxzion72xx on Jan 4, 2015 0:53:11 GMT -5
No... Because you keep repeating the same old line in your last 5 post...but in a creative way dahhhling...
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Post by surfy on Jan 4, 2015 0:55:25 GMT -5
Coco, I see you ;)
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Post by xxzion72xx on Jan 4, 2015 0:59:51 GMT -5
This aint a referendum on Madonna. Madonna has been performing for 60 +years now we know her place in history however as a woman who was around for slavery and then civil rights she needs to act with tact. That is all daaahlings! Legends are eternal she aint the first and she ain't the last and she aint the best but she is a f**king legend. However the bitch was wrong, again for how she conducted herself that is all. I just think we just stuck discussing the same things over and over in different way. Yep it's stuck... But at least we know now how too get you too post more then 1 sentence in this thread once a year.... I hope this controversy last longer... We should be at 300 pages by next week... With all do respect Dahhling!
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Post by seaguy27 on Jan 4, 2015 1:00:25 GMT -5
The board has taken a nosedive for sure! How so? Just because we're calling out your fave for doing something stupid? Actually she is not my fav….I do like her quite a bit and she is one of my faves….do i like everything she says or does…no not at all. So do not try to play that game with me because it is not accurate. The reason why I said that was because of the one comment about another person on this board. I would have said the same thing had someone said that to you about your opinion.
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Post by xxzion72xx on Jan 4, 2015 1:02:16 GMT -5
Woops!... Coco... I think she just did it too Muhammad Ali too... You better get on it quick gurl!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2015 1:02:46 GMT -5
This aint a referendum on Madonna. Madonna has been performing for 60 +years now we know her place in history however as a woman who was around for slavery and then civil rights she needs to act with tact. That is all daaahlings! Legends are eternal she aint the first and she ain't the last and she aint the best but she is a f**king legend. However the bitch was wrong, again for how she conducted herself that is all. I just think we just stuck discussing the same things over and over in different way. Yep it's stuck... But at least we know now how too get you too post more then 1 sentence in this thread once a year.... I hope this controversy last longer... We should be at 300 pages by next week... With all do respect Dahhling! I don't follow her on insta or twitter nor know people who do. Truth be told believe it or not i came here because I was loving the SINGLE!!!! then i found this out....I still love the single though and I should be around as long as her singles are hot like the new one! Thanks for the luv daaahling.
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Post by surfy on Jan 4, 2015 1:04:36 GMT -5
How so? Just because we're calling out your fave for doing something stupid? Actually she is not my fav….I do like her quite a bit and she is one of my faves….do i like everything she says or does…no not at all. So do not try to play that game with me because it is not accurate. The reason why I said that was because of the one comment about another person on this board. I would have said the same thing had someone said that to you about your opinion. Which post specifically. And I understand, but some people on this board act like the people they stan for are invincible to critique, and it's REALLY hard to tell the difference sometimes, but I appreciate the honesty and consistency.
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Post by Rose "Payola" Nylund on Jan 4, 2015 1:05:02 GMT -5
Woops!... Coco... I think she just did it too Muhamed Ali too... You better get on it quick gurl! Who? #lesserthanmadge
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2015 1:06:13 GMT -5
Woops!... Coco... I think she just did it too Muhamed Ali too... You better get on it quick gurl! Lets not make another thread on Pulse all about Coco! fan. I know its rare to be in my presence but lets act with civility here xoxo. This is the #heartbeat #revolution #Ladonna thread.
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Post by surfy on Jan 4, 2015 1:07:11 GMT -5
Woops!... Coco... I think she just did it too Muhamed Ali too... You better get on it quick gurl! Who? #lesserthanmadonna
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Post by xxzion72xx on Jan 4, 2015 1:08:08 GMT -5
Woops!... Coco... I think she just did it too Muhamed Ali too... You better get on it quick gurl! Who? #lesserthanmadge #LivingforZion
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Post by seaguy27 on Jan 4, 2015 1:12:05 GMT -5
Actually she is not my fav….I do like her quite a bit and she is one of my faves….do i like everything she says or does…no not at all. So do not try to play that game with me because it is not accurate. The reason why I said that was because of the one comment about another person on this board. I would have said the same thing had someone said that to you about your opinion. Which post specifically. And I understand, but some people on this board act like the people they stan for are invincible to critique, and it's REALLY hard to tell the difference sometimes, but I appreciate the honesty and consistency. Im not like that, billionaires do not need my defense LMAO! So unless they are paying me i just speak my mind and separate their music or actions. Just like in real life, people i like do things I do not like and I say so.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2015 1:17:23 GMT -5
In times like these its imperative to reiterate that Pulse is not fansite nor a stanboard. We must stay away from that mess. I like it here because we can all have harmonious exchange of ideas on a variety of gifted artists and be respectful towards each other. Opinions of all kinds are welcome. I too have a #rebelheart and I too bleed.
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Post by seaguy27 on Jan 4, 2015 1:35:24 GMT -5
In times like these its imperative to reiterate that Pulse is not fansite nor a stanboard. We must stay away from that mess. I like it here because we can all have harmonious exchange of ideas on a variety of gifted artists and be respectful towards each other. Opinions of all kinds are welcome. I too have a #rebelheart and I too bleed. Coco…do not let Madonna know you have a Rebel Heart or she might use your pic next LOL
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2015 3:26:26 GMT -5
All this judgmental, sanctimonious finger-wagging just shows that despite her status Madonna is still the underdog
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Post by 14887fan on Jan 4, 2015 3:30:42 GMT -5
All this judgmental, sanctimonious finger-wagging just shows that despite her status Madonna is still the underdog Just because sane people are reminding insane people her fans that she isn't of the same caliber as Jesus Christ does not result in her being an underdog, lmao.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 4, 2015 3:34:52 GMT -5
oh dear, now jesus is being dragged into this...(yawn)
edit: can we talk about jesus luz instead ;)
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Post by surfy on Jan 4, 2015 3:54:16 GMT -5
oh dear, now jesus is being dragged into this...(yawn) Jesus has already been mentioned numerous times in the thread, Craig certainly didn't bring him up!
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Post by seaguy27 on Jan 4, 2015 4:05:23 GMT -5
Man…this topic has become stale…I already thought it was not really interesting from the beginning. So any news on when the real promotion is suppose to happen?
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Post by HolidayGuy on Jan 4, 2015 9:54:38 GMT -5
All of this nonsense about silly social media posts. Social media posts have not made her the most important and well-regarded female performer of the last three decades- it's the music and everything associated with it.
Here's a crazy idea: How about focusing on the music and how the upcoming album is shaping up to be her strongest in some time? This isn't a fan board- and that goes for any thread dedicated to an act (which others seem to forget at times, too)- but there comes a time when it's time to move on, no?
#LivingForLove #Musicmakesthepeoplecometogether #Letloveshineandwewillfindawaytocometogether
And so on and so on...
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