[media url=”youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcIy9NiNbmo/A&W=415″] Nude bodices, come-hither poses, and full body scans of a barely clothed body: Taylor Swift’s latest video, “Bad Blood,” is the culmination of her sexual evolution, which we began to see with the release of her album 1989 in 2014. Sexual, or at least sensual, lyrics trickle through the album (“his hands are… Continue Reading →
Why I love Amy Schumer’s new music video, “Girl, You Don’t Need Makeup”
The other morning, while eating my breakfast, I found this: comedienne Amy Schumer’s new music video, “Girl, You Don’t Need Makeup.” I watched it thinking it would be a silly remake of some song. I was wrong. It is so much more. I have since sent this to all of my best girl friends. I… Continue Reading →
Debunking the legend of the love interest: John Legend’s “You & I”
By Caitlin Lansing John Legend’s “You & I (Nobody in the World)” John Legend’s new music video for his song “You & I (Nobody in the World)” continues a recent trend – which will hopefully become a norm – of featuring “real” women. Coming off the heels of the aerie Real campaign and coinciding with… Continue Reading →
Kanye West and his sexy, dead bitches in “Monster” video
So first of all, Kanye West, I want to tell you that I have spent so many hours defending your terrible behavior and your douchebag antics because your music is fantastic and creative and My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy totally deserved the 10.0 it got from Pitchfork. But after seeing your video for Monster, I… Continue Reading →
Gallery of Offenders: How much lower can Ludacris possibly go?
Questions to Consider: * Why would the girls in the video want to dance in order to make Ludacris appear? * Does Ludacris respect these girls who are “calling” him? * What product is this video selling? * What kind of behavior is this video promoting for women? * How does this video make you… Continue Reading →
Eminem and Rihanna cause domestic abuse controversy with “Love the Way You Lie” video
How would you feel watching a domestic abuse victim admit her desire for more pain? What if the cycle of violence were enacted by two celebrities, alternating between scenes of fierce aggression and passionate love? What if all these images were set to a number-one, radio-friendly rap hit? Would you call it glamorization of a… Continue Reading →
“Blame It On the Alcohol”? Or on the whole mysogynistic system?
Jamie Foxx blamed it on the alcohol. About-Face fan Elizabeth Dodd blames it on pervasive sexist viewpoints in the media. Jamie has the honor of gracing our Gallery of Offenders, and Liz thinks there are plenty of others in the spotlight who deserve to join him. Read what the New Zealander has to say about… Continue Reading →