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Originally posted by Haus_of_Nicole
You're not lashing out, just having a discussion. I was referring to some other members. 
I agree those things made headlines, but for the wrong reasons. There's a smart and a stupid way to pull headline-making stunts.
Beyonce's stunt at the VMAS: makes everyone go awwww, smart.
Gaga's sunt at the VMAS: makes everyone go ewwww, stupid. |
But on the other hand, can't you say people thought that at points in 2010 before BTW as well?
The Alejandro video and meat dress were met with huge negative backlashes, but then later became big controversial (and headline) moments in her career. (Whether people liked Alejandro's video or not, it still has moved passed 150 million views and that speaks for itself.) Eye rolls continue now, but Judas is about to blow past 100m views/Born This Way will get there/You and I has a strong start view wise. That cant be ignored, really, despite what I also see as a mess direction wise in some of those clips.
I will point out that I agree with you that her tactics this era have been too aggressive and are causing eye-rolls more than
anything. Should be some other reactions other than just that. Overexposure is never desired, but it also means people are paying attention
enough to get you to that level. Katy could flop around doing who knows what but people don't really pay attention to her, that's why she's not overexposed after so many hit singles (in the US, not as strong in some countries abroad.)
In such a ruthless industry, I really do think any headline is a good headline if it's in response to your creative product rather than your personal life. It means people still care about the ******** you're churning out, and it's maintaining interest.
Exception: Copycat headlines from Born This Way and Alejandro video
