That contrast was only heightened by the fact that throughout the night, one of Ms. Spears’s disciples, Miley Cyrus, was at a front row V.I.P. table, dancing enthusiastically and singing along. If Ms. Spears is one of the last Stepford pop stars, Ms. Cyrus is a new model — unpredictable, self-determining, actually fun.
Unless Adele comes back with something as strong as RITD or Chasing Pavements, I don't see her slaying. Skyfall underwhelmed and her hype has died down.
After all these underwhelming, hitless pop girl eras (Gaga, Avril, Britney, Pepcé) the demand is higher than ever. Katy alone ain't enough. That's why even trash like The Monster is slaying. They are hungry for Rih.
