Nikki

isn't he a Taylor Swift fan? he was praising Ariana's album too. Janelle is okay, but I listened to dirty computer after madonnanation members recommended it, and the lyrics are very pseudo "woke" with the female empowerment speeches she included. and I'm all for that if it's done a good way (express yourself and human nature vs the secret project speech in the background. I hope im not pissing anyone off by saying this, but I prefer a subtle or "stand up for yourself", "speak ur mind" sort of style opposed to hearing what Tumblr and twitter have been repeating for years) honestly.. she's a little artsy fartsy to me (in this "take me seriously" sort of way.) im not a fan a lot of Janelle's music also seems like a big tribute to prince and vanity.

im seeing a dutch and Belgian journalist talk about it and they seem very sure he did do those things.. they're airing the documentary on tv in march in Belgium, and probably many other countries

I've looked at some other places and lipstick alley, the gaga fans, and teen pop forums generally believe MJ is innocent, a victim.. M fans seem very critical and rational. it's always the same.. MJ is a victim.. they didn't want a black man to be powerful.. that doesn't take away from the fact that he admitted he slept with other people's children and if this was ANYONE else (well, with the exception of gaga and Beyonce probably) they'd be dragged

well she commented on the bashir doc. she was never asked her opinion about the other rumours. with her comment saying she abandoned him, I think that she did believe those rumours and like many, after MJ died, probably assumed it was bullshit. Anyway, I can't speak for M of course.. Im just assuming.. but everyone from Nelson Mandela to most kids on the street love him as an artist. I've always thought he repeated himself and was overrated. the doc will be on HBO.. im sure there'll be more reactions once more people have seen it. curious what some artists have to say or if some may change their mind or be very protective about him.

sorry, but sleeping with kids in bed that aren't related to you or share a very close family bound with is creepy. (even than.. the kids would still sleep elsewhere and not in an uncle's bed) if a teacher would invite his or her little students in his bed, the parents would be cool with that? you would find it okay if your friend invited your kids to his house and sleep in his bed WITH him? I'm not even sure he's so nice or naive as he wanted the public to think. (and that's the main reason why so many think he's innocent). remember his real voice was very low and "normal". there was a different side to him. didn't he go to court in his pj's? could've been a way of adding to the rumours that he was just ... "weird" and naive

it's ironic how this new overly protective mentality is what we were fighting against (freedom of expression anyone?) up until five years ago. next they'll call for a ban of Marilyn Manson videos on youtube.

doesn't he just mix samples together and turn them into a song? seems like the hardest work is already done and he just glues cool bits together..

The most listened to radio station here always plays abba songs, even those that aren't very known. I hear their songs every time I listen to the radio, which isn't even that much. We also get a lot of stories and extra info about the group. Clearly some of the radio hosts are HUGE fans. (and whenever they play Cher covering it, they make sure to the listener that they're not big fans ) In their top 2000 songs of all time, Dancing Queen is always in the top three, along with Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody and either Purple rain or billie jean.

sigh

well, add in a little more coad/music experimentation 😉

ohhhh I looveee this. reminds me a little of stromae (though she seems less pretentious. sorrynotsorry) 😉 as usual, European artists are ahead of the curve. I really think this rap/bad hip hop shit has run its course and we'll see more of a dance/funk blend in music again. let's hope M doesn't repeat her hard candy mistake.

they call this shit "art" these days. and im not only talking about the "performance", the lyrics, the music, everything..

Finally someone who really is inspired and respectful. She takes the inspiration and applies it to the work, unlike other girls who sometimes wear something sexy and think that represents M the artist.

I sometimes think of the possibilities of weirdos doing strange things like that.. the older I get the more I realise the amount of lunatics we share our world with. it reminds me a little of this..

so that's what this "take the knee" thing is. I kept hearing about it but never really looked into it. As usual the right is exaggerating a small thing (which was meant as a positive gesture toward POC) and they turn it into an anti patriotic message. Thanks for explaining 🙂