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Originally posted by Phoenix83
I think people here have different definitions of the word "superstar". You don't have to have any "iconic outfits", "scandals" or "hype" to be a superstar. Nicki Minaj has all of these and she is no-one's idea of a superstar. Sorry but some of you guys seem to be a little too obsessed with who is biggest in "celebrity culture" and not who will actually have the longest-lasting musical influence.
Adele is very, very different to Gaga and I know some of you stans have a hard time believing that she can possibly be a superstar (so say stuff like "oh yeah, big album sales, but really no-one cares about her, talks about her anywhere near as much as they talk about Gaga"). But she is.
And once again, so is Gaga. Unlike some of you stans I'm willing to accept there can be more than one superstar at any given time.
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My point was that Adele has brought nothing to the table that any other indie act has done, or any act in general has done. Sure she has LOADS of talent, but she doesn't crave the spotlight enough to be a superstar.
Nicki has no iconic outfits, I love her, but she dresses like a 5 year old with an unlimited ammount of cash. All the things I listed make a super star, Nicki has tried, but hasn't succeeded. Gaga & Madonna & Britney have all gotten attention for their controversies, stuff that gets people talking. People talk about Adele saying "Wow she's talented", but that's it... That isn't a superstar, thats just a very talented person.
I'm not a Gaga stan, but I can tell you that Gaga is and will be 10,000x the superstar Adele will ever be. From her iconic outfits, music changing singles, constant evolution, and massive influence, Gaga is a super star. Adele just makes really great music.