Tag: POPMUSIC

There is a theory (which this writer just made up) that a true diva is marked by her overwhelming acceptance by the gay community. Barbra, Cher, Patti and even Xtina have a secure hold on the popular mentality, thanks to fervent fans and drag queen imitators, while pop-tarts like Jessica, Ke$ha and Amy simply don't have the legions to keep their jams playing in the clubs. (The jury is still out ...

digg_url ='http://www.switched.com/2010/02/05/nigerian-stars-fight-419-scams-with-pop-music/'; 30 years ago, Nigerian Afrobeat legend and Pan-African activist Fela Kuti released the song 'Zombie,' a scathing attack on Nigeria's dictatorial and militaristic regime. The hottest new single (video after the break) to come out of Nigeria today, though, takes aim at a slightly less ambitious social ...

digg_url ='http://www.switched.com/2009/11/27/forget-video-phone-top-20-songs-about-technology/'; Beyoncé and Lady Gaga, two of the most forward-thinking ladies in pop music today, decided to get together and record a jam (and video) about a favorite gadget of theirs. When "Video Phone" was set to debut, we were thrilled. All of the components were there: B, Gaga, dancing, and devices. ...