yASSsss 35,510 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 -In the days since the shootings at Pulse in Orlando, many celebrities have expressed their condolences, their fears, and their general sense of concern both for the dead and for the nation at large. While public figures of all stripes have weighed in, musicians have been among the most vocal -Katy Perry has tweeted in support of Pride celebrations and Lady Gaga read the names of the fallen at a California vigil. Even Beyoncéand Britney Spears, neither known for engaging directly with the news cycle, sent support via Instagram. Meanwhile, Taylor Swift’s last social media updates were about a wedding she “crashed” as a publicity stunt. Nicki Minaj, another superstar with a massive gay following, has been similarly quiet on the issue. -It’s ungracious to keep score, but these stars are so vocal about so many other issues that it’s a bit striking to see silence here. Swift, for instance, was widely interpreted (including by me) as existing at the vanguard of gay-friendly pop stars for including the lyric “boys and boys and girls and girls” on her last album. And both Swift and Minaj were outspoken about demographic issues around the nominations for last year’s Video Music Awards—a political cause that was easy to take, given that it directly benefited both figures’ careers. -It’s hard to blame Swift for keeping silent this time. As Lady Gaga, dogged throughout her career by questions of exploitation of gay audiences despite apparent earnestness, could tell her, there’s little upside for seriously speaking out. - it’s also reasonable for gay fans to be a bit spurious the next time Swift breaks her silence on what she considers meaningful issues—for instance, awards-show hosts joking about her. Stars don’t owe us anything, but nor do we owe them anything. Fans might find it more appealing to engage with stars who seem engaged with the world. Read the full article here- http://time.com/4368629/orlando-shooting-celebrity-response-lady-gaga/?xid=time_socialflow_twitter Call me by your name and I'll call you by mine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raikou 1,169 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Scalp them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJaneHolland 77,348 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Nicki disappointed me. She's such a big gay icon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanPianoMusic 730 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 You will never please everyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spock 20,290 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 ok who will love me when the night is over Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunny 12,736 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I like dancin', and ponies.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix 17,395 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 drag ha 💎 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Surrealist 27,470 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Nicki Minaj was never honest about LGBT+ rights. She is exploiting the LGBT community. I usually don't say things like this, but how and when did she ever help the community? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray of Light 8,134 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 We love her again! Nice to see the Hillary endorsement check kicking in Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,039 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I hate witch hunting articles. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killa 17,469 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 What does a tweet about how much they care even matters. Ah i'm tired about this bullshit that you should come forward to talk about issues and whatnot. It's not realted to them but htis is tiring imo. ~The gheys will still bop to Nicki Munaj and she still gives entertainment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstreak 6,653 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 I don't need to see a big "look at me" media post to know she cares Take a moment to think of just flexibility, love, and trust~ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOON 4,120 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 gaga, halsey, lorde, taylor, dua Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 73,828 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 Yas! And Rihanna is not mentioned as usual as she just makes #1 singles and never talks about anything ever Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisTEAne 21,059 Posted June 14, 2016 Share Posted June 14, 2016 watch those dragging gagz in that disgusting thread come here and defend taylor and nicki. if you hurt taylor swift, i'll hurt you back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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