For my first post I feel it would be fitting to discuss this past weekend's Grammy awards. I orginally wanted to post a video of Lady Gaga's performance with Elton John, BUT since we saw it in class you all know what took place. First off, I think that performance was AMAZING. I was never a huge Lady Gaga fan, but after watching her with Elton John I am now a big fan. She has true talent behind all the shock value. Not only that, but she is a good person. She is extremely dedicated to her fans, whom she calls her "Little Monsters". In 2009 she dominated the entertainment scene, while causing scenes. Her performances and attire are usually controversial, which makes her so unique. I would truly say she was 2009's Pop Icon of the year. However, the Grammy's obviously disagreed with me. Beyonce won SIX awards. SIX? Three of which were for her song, "Single Ladies". On a side note, does anyone else find it odd that she sings all these songs about being an "Independent Woman" and a "Single Lady" yet she is neither of these? She just converts to whatever the industry wants her to be. The only reason I can think for her winning all those awards was because of her status and power (being married to Jay-Z). I feel that when someone wins that many awards it is more about politics than talent. Don't get me wrong, she is talented. But, not as talented as the other female pop singers out there. Lady Gaga won two awards. Yet she had a bigger year than Beyonce by far. Currently, as for album sales Lady Gaga's is #3, while Beyonce's is #40. Both were released around the same time. Not only that, but Beyonce's performance at the show was less than mediocre.
See for yourself. After watching Lady Gaga's and Beyonce's performances there shouldn't be any doubt that winning at the Grammy's is all about power and politics.
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