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  1. 17 hours ago, Napoléon said:

    Your arguments are not comparable. I’m not saying transsexualism isn’t real and to my perspective neither is JK Rowling. I completely acknowledge that transgendered people align their gender to the opposite biological/physical sex due to reasons not completely understood by modern science. I completely agree that they should not be discriminated for that either. Stating that transgendered people are transgendered is not discriminatory though. It’s simply stating a fact? Can you elaborate on what a “real” woman is and who “they” is that hates trans women?

    I see the essence of what your saying. The issue is complex and is hyper sensitive across the board. The issue with what JK said is that it was a sentence and a short reference that can be taken as transphobic.

    I think the consensus is if someone refers to a trans person as just that trans it is received negatively as a trans person has always been the gender they have chosen to become, not the gender they were born with. 

    My issue with the whole debate considering JK Rowling and previous debates around the trans issue is what consummates transphobia? What is phobia anyway? What is homophobia? 

    Well a phobia is fear if we are getting into the dictionary terminology.

    To me though it’s being negative with intention towards a trans person or a gay person. Some would consider all opposing opinions towards gay people homophobic, so anybody who doesn’t agree with it for religious reasons for one example they are a homophobe.

    I go to church sometimes and I have friends who attend who have an opposing view from me as I am gay but I do not class these people as homophobes.

    Some people have the opinion gay people shouldn’t marry. Again dependant upon the individual some would snap back and say your homophobic whilst others, like me, see it as an opinion. A narrow minded opinion but still an opinion.

    If someone is shouting discriminatory language to me on the street that I’m a fag that should die, well that goes from someone’s opinion to being hateful with intent. If someone incites harm to others for being gay or takes action against someone’s life for instance calling them names that’s homophobic.

    That’s just a very short perspective purely of ME I understand and accept some other gay people consider all religious people and homophobes straight away for the opinion they hold, and that’s okay it’s a belief we all have them!

    Back to the issue of trans. I have many friends who have both had and are having treatment to become the gender they were born as in their minds and hearts. I fully accept my friend is a man as much as I am, not a trans man just a man. But my personal belief is if someone believes the biology purely and not the fact that people are actually able to be born as a sex they go on to become and not the sex their bodies are I do not treat it as transphobic.

    I am not trans and I will not speak for them but there is a marked difference to having the opinion (my opinion is it is ignorant and not progressive) as oppose to someone who is cruel who will verbally or physically hurt a trans person. Not hate just the opinion they are a transitional male/female based on biology ideas. 

    But it is an opinion and I don’t base someones gender on their biology I base it on what’s in their heads but some people don’t. Not all those people are hateful towards trans or the community and whilst it may not be the opinion of some it is the opinion of others.

    I don’t believe JK has been transphobic she has voiced an opinion regarding biology and basing that round her own life and how she feels. Not everyone agrees but some do.

  2. 3 hours ago, ULIZOS said:

    Read Kim's comment above. No one is trying to rewrite history, just present antiquated ideologies in today's context / world.

    By your logic we should all enjoy a good minstrelsy because why rewrite history, it's just good old fun.  

    I never said that or at least that’s no true the point  I was making..... society has changed and continues to change but censorship is not the answer in my opinion.

    We need to accept that films are made in times when society wasn’t as civilised as it is today.

    I remember watching Birth of a Nation at school and being horrified as we all were but it should remain as a reminder these things have happened. 

    Shall we shut Auschwitz in that case and forget about it? But it happened we need to remember. YES that’s an extreme example but I’m afraid the principal is the same.

    If we start censoring the Arts I think it can lead to just removing things that make people uncomfortable in different areas where does one draw the line? 

    I am just trying to debate this from a different perspective. That’s all.

    If they put it back with some kind of disclaimer then that’s fine but there are calls now for it never to be put back.

  3. I support the BLM campaign with all my heart but this is getting a tad ridiculous now (And is nothing directly to do with them it’s other people feeling a need to take action). 

    Attempting to re-write history by removing films isn’t the answer. Surly these films are held up as a product of the times they were made and it’s a known fact racism existed as blatantly and disgustingly as depicted in GWTW. Removing it does nothing but hide away the fact it had the racist undertones.

    If we are going to open up the vaults and make decisions based on societies standards today then half of the films available would be taken down or given censor messages at the start.

    Take the bond films in the early days and how woman were treated for example absolutely disgraceful it wouldn’t happen in a modern Bond film now but does that mean we get rid of these and keep starting a fresh?

    I am not making this a contest between offences but where do we draw the line here there are so many films made that are a product of the day that are both old fashioned now and at times the content is viewed in todays pair of eyes as immoral.

    Trying to hide them is pointless they should remain and be lessons of shock to today’s audience particularly the younger audience to bring it home that such a world once existed.

    Because it did exist and we must all learn from it.

  4. 🧐The problematic idea of celebrating a person who has made their fortunes on the back of the slave trade by erecting a statue of them on a podium so they can be marvelled at on the streets of Britain is a pretty remarkable feat is it not?
    Whilst I firmly don’t agree with mindless vandalism of monuments such as Queen Victoria who has nothing to do personally with the slave trade and actually embraced foreign cultures with open arms, we need to address the statue issue sensibly . 
    There is no denying that many people who have built buildings and created institutions in this country did make fortunes from keeping slaves and selling them. And I take the point many historic landmarks in ancient history were built by salves such as the Pyramids, The Colosseum and The Great Wall of China, but these creations are not celebrations to the person or persons who decided for them to be built. They themselves didn’t have an erected statue built years afterwards as a celebration of them. There is a marked difference between what is created on the appointment of somebody and a statue of them which in itself is a admirable achievement to get one of somebody on a podium on a street, surely there is a distinct difference?
    History of humanity is steeped in cruelty, prejudice, imperialism, judgement and elitism. The world has changed many times through what’s accepted in different generations and hopefully we get a step further towards being “more civilised” with every change.
    You can’t erase actual history so we must all learn from it. That’s exactly how things have changed in this country from woman getting the vote, child labour being outlawed and gay people not being thrown in prison.
    I propose drawing a line when it comes to statues and considering is it right to put this person on that platform publicly or is it better to have them belong in a museum where the full story can and should be told? I believe this is the environment for the men who may of shaped the landscape of Britain but did so on the back of the inhumane act of keeping slaves and profiting from them. 
    Many people in history who have a statue held ideas “of their day” that by today’s standards are simply immoral, and the slave trade is but one. It’s a painful and disgusting one but it is one of many. Don’t forget many people for centuries in this country didn’t allow woman the same rights of men you’d be wiping out half the monuments that exists if you start unpicking history by what we accept and dont accept in 2020. 
    I fully understand people’s disgust at statues of men who have profited in slavery and I agree they have no place on the street alongside other statues of scholars, scientists, monarchs and people who have had an impact on our national identity. 
    But who decides who gets a platform anyway? There are only opinions at the end of the day so I say let’s have a constructive look at who has a statue and why? I agree at the ones removed thus far but they need to be in a museum so we can remember the capability of the human reach and at what cost. That way they are not “celebrated” lives on public display but their important stories can be told in a museum because currently most people wouldn’t know the true horror of their back story anyway and you can’t squeeze their back story on a tiny plaque. 
    We need to look at the person and ask ourselves does this person deserve the platform because there needs to be a measure and hopefully the positive to come out of this will be food for thought for future committees and councils when deciding to green light a statue for a person. ✌️

  5. 1 hour ago, dario said:

    I know but the missing record company is an important key there...Record companies push those songs and owns a lot of radios and tv station, magazines...in my opinion, keep blaming her age for the lack of promotion on radio is not exactly a reality...she kept getting hits in her 40s and early 50s and most pop artists are over when they reach their 30s..after warner that ended specially in Europe 

    I agree with you totally IF we were having this debate a decade ago but she’s in her 60s now and had spent a decade away from the charts.

    The boats sailed but I believe as I think you are adhering to the fact that had she of remained with Warner’s she could of enjoyed charts hits well into her 50s like she always had.

  6. 11 hours ago, peter said:

    ^ And yet ... then she didn’t film a video for Faz Gostoso, and she didn’t even have any tour dates in South America to build on the momentum.

    And was Medellín even serviced to radio in those markets? I know you’re talking about streaming (Faz was a moderately popular track for streaming, yes?) ... but clearly there would have been some low-key success on radio just from the featuring players alone. 

    The term “single” in reference to Madame X release strategy has never been more confusing. In the past a “single” would have received most of the treatment below (with the exception of a late single — probably wouldn’t be available to download as a preview track). With Madame X, she filmed videos (thankfully!) for songs that were not singles, and yet she didn’t really support the actual singles with the full arsenal.

    Music video?

    Serviced to radio stations?

    Track downloadable prior to album release?

    Remixes commissioned?

    Remixes available to stream?

    Remixes released to consumers via digital platforms for purchase?

    Remixes sent to DJs for club play?

    Featured in a promo performance?

    (Then again, I guess it’s true that it happened plenty of times before that she didn’t film a promo video for every single. So. Maybe I shouldn’t find it so confusing.)

     

    Agree 100%. 

    It was odd that they didn’t even try but I think after RH sank without a trace after she put the effort in I think she knew she was going to do a very exclusive small tour just for the fans so there was less effort put in to selling Madame X like we got last time round with RH.

    Had she of planned another world tour with arenas then all the things you listed would of been done and isn’t expect more promo from her. 

    But she was only ever going to do the mini residencies which it at those ticket prices would of only (and did only) attract her hardcore fan base. 

    5 hours ago, dario said:

    agree with everything you said ..but Maluma is big in Europe too, he tours at big arenas there..look his Instagram he tours around the world..a week before they released Medellin, he released another collab. with Becky G...and it had more than 300 M till date..but that song is very commercial..I think Medellin was not supported on radio, the video is a little dark .... and GP prefer easy music ...like La Respuesta which is very basic..Medellin is so much better than anything Maluma has ever done.

    I agree with you. 

    I think she trew caution to the wind and made a great experimental pop record without thinking about the masses to much after RH sank. But I do think Maluma have everybody hope for big numbers online but it wasn’t ran with enough and as you say it isn’t a very mainstream friendly song.

  7. On 5/25/2020 at 7:50 AM, rebelheart said:

    Maluma wasn't used to get a hit, he hasn't even had a hit song himself in the US or Europe. They worked together because he suited the Latin vibe of both Medellin & Loca & they had great chemistry together. It was M's vision, not the record label. 

    Hmmm that’s the official story.

    But Maluma is hardly an unknown. He has a massive online profile with over a billion hits on YouTube. He is absolutley massive in the Latin markets.

    Whilst I agree he is not popular in America/Europe, no doubt Madonna and her team thought he would bring with him his online magic as he has done when he has collaborated with other artists.

    I think the plan was to try and get her on the streaming/YouTube platform as radio is a non-starter.

    Yes she admires Him and yes the album is a love letter to all things Latin, but he was chosen for his popularity online.

    I remember loads of fans in here were convinced she was going to have an absolute smash in the Latin charts when it was announced M was working with both Maluma and Anitta. And it’s easy to see why everybody thought that as his videos online have massive viewing figures.

    So there was certainly some strategy at play here.

  8. Madame X didn’t have any commercial potential in terms of the charts. Crave is the only song that could if radio still played her have the ability to break through... (and she didn’t even promote that anywhere except the music video !)

    ...Madonna turned her back on playing by the rules after she went out and worked the hell out of Rebel Heart and it just sank everywhere. So she made an experimental album without thinking about singles or commercial potential because she knows as we all do she doesn’t compete in the charts anymore.

    God Control is by far one of the best and most interesting track on the album. I believe as many do it was front runner for lead single as the video was shot first but it was changed for whatever reason, I suspect because the Latin flavour of the album is stronger than the disco/dance so the Latin flavour track got picked to launch the project.

    I do agree that GC would of been perfect for Eurovision but an edited version. I think Madonna did what she wanted with her last release under LN/Universal without considering the game and indulged herself in artistry over sales which is why we have an extreamly diverse and cutting edge pop album.

  9. On 11/27/2019 at 1:24 PM, karbatal said:

    Those protesters are harming Muslim population so much. Watching those videos you can understand why some people distrust and refuse that community. Truth is that many parents who support the school are Muslim too. 

    But the level of ABSURDITY from those protesting is appalling. 

    I agree these few parents protesting don’t represent the Muslim community anymore than I do. They shame the whole faith. 
     

    I would of thought the UKs Equality Act Law would of prevented these protestors stopping it I thought it was the law now for same sex love/commitment to be taught in UK schools.  

  10. 3 hours ago, BrendanT1993 said:

    In a surprise to absolutely nobody, the Supreme Court has ruled that the prorogation of Parliament was unlawful and is therefore void. Parliament resumes tomorrow.

    If only Brexit were led by a true Brexiteer it would all be fine, they said.

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    It’s shocking stuff. He lied to the Queen it’s a serious abuse of his position.

    Surley he will reign now how can he carry on when his actions have been found unlawful.

  11. 41 minutes ago, Amelia said:

    To further add, it obviously was on her mind right from the start, before she thought about how the album will be promoted. She spent time with those women and no doubt thought, "this is something I want to share with the world". Certainly, the song is not catchy as Holiday, Vogue, Ray of Light, Music and Hung Up (just to name a few of her classic hits), but she has made a name for herself in the entertainment world and her voice still is heard even if some have this audacious idea she's no longer relevant in the music industry.

    Singles are just dead anymore. She knows that.  Add that radio no longer plays her songs, her focus is on her tours and the artistic statements she wants to share with the world using what's always been a great asset to her popularity and that is creating stunning and enlightening visuals.  Each video represents a slice of pie from the album.

    I hope there is more to come, but I believe this is the last video and now the focus will be the tour, which again will display some stunning visuals and artistic choices.

    Spot on baby!

    I don't think she would of made this type of album at any other point in her career. She is at a point where the masses just aren't exposed to her work anymore through the sheer demographics of the audience that defines the charts. So rather than try to appeal to it which I feel much of RH did she has chose to create an album where she can really be artistic and make statements that she wouldn't of otherwise. But MX is holding its own and through great reviews, stunning visuals and the exposure it has got it's been so warmly recived. 

    MX challenges convention. The songs have interesting structures it's not about achieving an instant appeal, it has layers and stories and that's what she's brought to the videos. It's such a work of art the whole project and further proves after all these years she can still make music that has a lasting impact on the listener. 

    I'm not saying she hasn't pushed the artistic boundaries before, she's made a career out of doing just that but we have arrived at a different phase of her career and my God it's so interesting and beautiful.

  12. 5 minutes ago, Amelia said:

    I don't understand why she would have needed a body double in those scenes?  I think it's her, but just so happened they never got a good shot of her. Not that it mattered, since to me those scenes are about the Batukadieras. 

    It's definitely a body double otherwise they'd of included a face/front shot of her holding hands with the other woman. 

    'Is it possible to get a bad shot of M? She looks incredible.

  13. WOW. 

    The vision. The emotion. The artistry. The story. The everything. 

    God she's brought it with this album the video is incredible. So epic and beautiful. 

    ...as close to art as pop music gets. 

    As some other songs have pointed out MX has turned out to be one of her best ever albums for music videos. 

  14. 1 hour ago, Bat-Fan said:

    As much as I love MX, and I really do, this release strategy has no focus. It's all over the place. Releasing remixes for one song on the same day as a video for another. They don't allow any one thing to gain momentum before jumping into the next. Madonna needs to get a more savvy team behind her. MX is her best music since forever and people dont know about it or are not interested due to poor promo and odd single choices, no and late remixes etc.

    Whilst I agree with you, what your saying is spot on the MX era is not about striving for chart success. Madonna won't get air play now with new music and that remains a vital ingredient for hit single success.

    Her chart glory days are over so I think this time following the big promo push she did for RH which didn't really get it anywhere outside fandom, she has teamed up with Mirwais to over see a project of fantastic pop music that doesn't follow the rules. The songs have interesting structures and sounds encompassing so many genres and it's not striving for a commercial/made for the masses goal. The videos take that idea even further as does the promotion really, it feels like a project for us fans abouve anything else. I mean the tour is totally just for the fans the whole way of buying tickets and those top dolla prices in a threate none of it is designed for the masses.

    She's being challenging and provoking I'm not saying she hasn't been that before but I think to some extent she has taken a different perspective considering the situation she is in which is simply at her time of life and career her chart days are over. The push has been on streaming this time and she has unleashed a 4 songs/videos in quick succession to give flavours of the album. 

    i don't think she will ever have an era loved and be popular outside the fans anymore. I think Hard Candy was the last, MDNA at a push but with RH it just didn't resonate with the general public like we are used to experiencing. It's just a sign of the times but MX is the most interesting album any female artist has released thus far this year. It shows just how incredible she can be as an artist. I take your point people don't know about it and it's really good and that frustrates me as well, but unfortunately it's a sign of the times. 

  15. 3 hours ago, Kurt420 said:

    Same here. Crave in particular is perfect the way it is. Doesn't need all the "extra" that Mirwais would bring......I'm not dissing him in ANY way because he has helped create some of the best music of her career with this album. Totally agree though, a full album with him may have been overkill. It's nice to have some variety. *warning* I'm giving a "friend" story....lol....so, I was at my cousins pool on Sunday and she and her friend and myself were swimming and I put on MX and the ONLY song both of them actually started to sing/hum along to was Crave. I truly think in another day and time, this song (in the US anyways) would've been a TAB sized hit. At the end of it all though, my cousin did say she thought the album was good and she liked the variety on it. 

    To me, Crave is the only obvious single on this album. I know many will say God Control but.......as brilliant as it is, one of the best of her career in fact, it's NOT single material (again, at least in the US)....it's WAY too "out there" and not a song most can immediately relate to. It's a song that's made to make you think.....typically, songs like that aren't the best single choices. Not that it matters what she releases as a single these days but just sayin.

    Oh God I totally agree Mr.Kurt!!

    I adore a Mirwais and his work on X is gorgeous. It's innovative, modern and so interesting but there is room for other inventors on the album not all the songs require the Mirwais touch. 

    I don't think X offers many single choices. She has produced an album with artistry at the fore front of her mind and the journey has ended up in a marvel album full of interesting songs that have unique structures and out there sounds. 

    I agree with you Crave is about the only one that is obviously single material. It's so radio friendly and had it of been a decade ago without ageism and the radio block she has now it would of impacted. I agree God Control feels like the front runner as the chorus and disco vibe is so infectious the structure of the song and the subject matter just aren't made for the masses vs something like Music or Hung Up that are both very obvious leading pop singles.

    When you line up the Madonna albums on the shelf MX stands out and holds it own as a really unique and bold statement of work from an artist who is at her creative best. It's a work to be proud of. We have had 25 years dominance and commercial peaks (peaks from a female at 50 in pop which is still un-rivalled thank you very much ) and now we can enjoy her trying her hand at interesting projects like MX and the up and coming theatre tour. 

    I marvel at M and her incredible career because unlike so many of her contempories, when you reflect on her 35 years of work thus far your not looking back at 1 artist your looking back at 10 different women. So many feathers to her jacket.....yet again 2019 has put another feather to that jacket. 

    She continues to be the ultimate Queen of Pop. Who comes close ? Nobody baby. 

  16. 15 hours ago, Voguerista said:

    The best promo (for the album and tour)would be to live stream her show on you tube world wide at the beginning. Can you imagine? Heaven! 

    I'd love a live broadcast but those days are over !

    Madonna loves to edit and add filters etc. of her shows before she is willing to broadcast them to anybody. 

  17. 23 minutes ago, zephyralexxx said:

    That was my only concern as well and that's what I pointed it out. In rest, everything was perfect for me. 

    But no, if it happens to express a little dissatisfaction, you're just a whining bitch. 

    Haha I've been labelled a lot worse 😘 we can handle it !! 

    It's just reflection upon a brilliant era we got lots of great bits and pieces it's just some of the bits could of been joined up better only in terms of promotion....still love her still love MX she's still the most interesting female pop star to  far in 2019. 

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