I can't believe some people are seriously suggesting that playing a character who got raped in a movie comes even close to this situation.
anyway it doesn't seem like anyone cared or talked about this in the media aside from a few articles. So the controversy she tried to get with this weird stunt didn't work (again..)
anyway it doesn't seem like anyone cared or talked about this in the media aside from a few articles. So the controversy she tried to get with this weird stunt didn't work (again..)
This music video would have been interesting to watch and have as a part of Gaga's impressive videography, however, due to the climate of accusations and allegations, it was wise not to release it (hence the delay). I think Gaga and her team realized what further harm this video would do to her career and wisely decided to scrap it. While it is true that the media perpetuates lies and conducts these vicious witch hunts against artists, it's clear that the crimes committed by R. Kelly and Terry Richardson aren't just "media speculation;" there were actual victims. Recording a remix with Christina Aguilera to remove R. Kelly's name from the original was a good way to distract from the drama. Also, the statement that Gaga and her team made regarding the delay and eventual cancellation of the DWUW video was vague, but articulate, and meant to avoid the scandal that would follow if the video were released. Now that it's leaking, there's not much she can do. And while this video is insensitive and tacky, it does make sense within the context of the song and message; however, the American general public doesn't really have a strong eye for subtext and context when such controversies arise, so it's best to have the media have their field day over this, have Gaga ignore the mild backlash and move forward, and let people find another pop culture controversy to raise up their hands about soon enough. I will admit that while I would have enjoyed to watch the video, it would have been extremely disturbing and problematic to have it be released.
I can't believe some people are seriously suggesting that playing a character who got raped in a movie comes even close to this situation.
anyway it doesn't seem like anyone cared or talked about this in the media aside from a few articles. So the controversy she tried to get with this weird stunt didn't work (again..)
anyway it doesn't seem like anyone cared or talked about this in the media aside from a few articles. So the controversy she tried to get with this weird stunt didn't work (again..)