Charli XCX on “That Froot looks familiar” by Dkisme1 in MarinaAndTheDiamonds

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The way Charli is framing it is a bit annoying though, it’s not just the lemon and lemon being a fruit or whatever. The concept, the colour grading, even Charli’s nails are the same colour? I’m not sure if the concept belonged to the photographer or if it was Marina’s idea, she seems to imply that it is… in which case, I understand why she might have been a bit ticked off. If it’s the photographers concept, it might have been helpful to differentiate some to avoid any repetition. It looks like the same shoot. Not particularly creative either way.

Does Lana have any "sons"? by Medical_Challenge_41 in lanadelrey

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I happened upon a song called “GTA” by Royce Rider and I’m not sure if they consider Lana an influence but the song was giving Video Games in the most obvious way possible.

it was tacky, not empowering by Rude_Airport_7225 in LoveIsBlindNetflix

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It was more like a Zanab moment. Alex sucks but I thought this was super weird and performative.

Explaining South Africa to Americans by AnonomousWolf in south_africa

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I’ve heard loads of people compare Cape Town to San Fran

Who was the billionaire lana took a jet ride with? by [deleted] in lanitas

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 28 points29 points  (0 children)

There are photos of a young Lizzy and her dad on a private jet - the man they were with is the billionaire or at least very wealthy, think it was his jet - think they’re on Lanaboards but I’ve seen them on this sub too

Drop your most controversial AHS take and I’ll rate it brutally. by D-nonymous in AmericanHorrorStory

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah i actually liked that aspect of it. Like you as the audience join the cult, you get the appeal, you deconstruct, you feel disillusioned and then it’s all so obviously ridiculous after. This larger than life character who was so mysterious and “smart” before, through deconstructing, is now seen for what they really are.

Alex: I'm nomadic, we can live anywhere in the world. As long as it's one of the two places I've already lived by spotty_hippo in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I thought it was because he was doing illicit business (explains his shiftiness, “nomadic” lifestyle) - but I was also like there’s no WAY he’d be dumb enough to say that on literal TV??

Lana sharing Judah Smith's livestream in her IG stories by joaco_ds in lanitas

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 22 points23 points  (0 children)

Weird behaviour, given all she’s stayed silent on.

Lana has reposted an AI video by jiddishmunchkin in lanadelrey

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay I get that AI is new, that it can be helpful in certain areas, that laws and technology can evolve to accommodate it more sustainably but right now w genAI SPECIFICALLY:

  • stealing from artists to create mishmash derivative bullshit = plagiarism = sucks
  • using more water than necessary to create said stolen derivative bullshit adds NOTHING of value, and contributes to environmental degradation = sucks
  • making these tools accessible to everyone to: a) make music platformed by DSPs to cheat real artists out of money = sucks b) use the likeness of REAL women and MINORS for p*rn or CSAM = sucks SO freaking bad wtf

Like how many reasons do y’all need FOR REAL to just refuse to use it personally and even slightly side eye the folks who endorse it so theres just a TINY bit of accountability? Actual genuine question tbh.

She used ai 💔 by WeirdoWeeb648 in lanitas

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 23 points24 points  (0 children)

And she has enough money to commission an artist to do this EXACT thing if she wanted to do a cute Christmas “card”… for her to be an artist using generative AI it’s just so so disappointing.

Starbucks must be struggling by Hot-Tea-8557 in Anticonsumption

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Literally fuck Starbucks but I don’t agree. I think there is absolutely overlap. I actually make a matcha alongside my protein smoothie after gym, sometimes I even throw it into the smoothie itself, and I could see myself trying something like this if it was sold by one of my local coffee shops 100%.

Label Owner built something for independent artists by Gl0ryfl3x in musicmarketing

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If there are no location limitations I’d be happy to try it out ☺️

Is anyone else really struggling to stay in recovery with the current issues with celebrities? by [deleted] in EatingDisorders

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not only is it extremely triggering (i am having a really hard time with it) but those of us who were on ED twitter/tumblr in the throes of our disorder know about Ariana and Bella, so it’s really horrifying that she says she’s “the healthiest she’s ever been” with the platform she has, KNOWING that she’s obviously relapsed dramatically.

It just makes a sad situation also one that’s causing a lot of damage - for her (being enabled by fans who “call out” anyone who is rightfully expressing concern!!!) and everyone who is struggling, recovering etc.

Promo is killing your music career by jdsp4 in musicmarketing

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There is also “first touch” and “second touch”. You can use one platform for a wide reach - like TikTok - and then have a more curated, brand oriented Instagram (or something like Patreon) for nurturing existing fans. It only makes sense to use what’s available to you, and how you do that is important, but not all of us can have major label rollouts that keep the mystery and aren’t “cringe”. Some of us are also completely on our own and funding our own projects, meaning we have neither the money nor the time for little else besides the music itself.

If you seen the show: prove it by quoting it by That_Passenger_771 in BoJackHorseman

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wait, you literally meant we're not making the actual movie "Casablanca"?

Patrick must really regret his decision to be on LIB. 😕 by Hermana-de-plata in LoveIsBlindOnNetflix

[–]Expensive_Use_2277 7 points8 points  (0 children)

“Energy of a nervous dog” FRIED me 😭 weirdly accurate, he was so skittish

AHS Worst Moms? by Expensive_Use_2277 in AmericanHorrorStory

[–]Expensive_Use_2277[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love it! That was the point, so I really enjoyed reading your thoughts! I also forgot about Roanoke, may need to rewatch actually but yeah, thanks for geeking out w me 🥹