DiscoHeaven23 35,007 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 TMZ: We spoke with one of Aretha's nephews, Tim Franklin, who says the family was not upset over Madonna's awkward VMAs speech Tim tells us not only are the Franklins not mad, but they believe Aretha herself would not have been upset either. While they didn't catch Madonna's misfire, their point is this ... Aretha's far bigger than any kind of tribute, and her fans shouldn't be so sensitive. She wouldn't have been, according to Tim. source: https://www.tmz.com/2018/08/21/aretha-franklin-family-tim-not-mad-madonna-vmas-tribute/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAlpha 3,830 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 We know she would’ve been shady af lol.. Not upset. Just shady. You know this is just my opinion, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana Del Gay 853 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Madge herself addressed the controversy Tuesday, saying her "tribute" was never meant to be a full-blown thing or production. She says she was instructed to share a personal anecdote about Aretha, and that's exactly what she did. Considering the tight restraints of a televised award show, Madonna says ... "I could never do her justice in this context or environment." If that's not a complete lie, then #justiceformadonna If it is a lie, that tribute was a bit reductive That rah rah bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoful 13,304 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 YES FINALLY THEY STAND UP FOR THE INJUSTICE TOWARDS MY BEAUTIFUL QUEEN. All the haters: youmaysitdown.gif "My name is Dita, I'll be your Mistress tonight..." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lana Del Gay 853 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 5 minutes ago, shoful said: YES FINALLY THEY STAND UP FOR THE INJUSTICE TOWARDS MY BEAUTIFUL QUEEN. All the haters: youmaysitdown.gif I agree. I love Madonna, but when I came to this website and saw that she called my queen "reductive" Spoiler Tea: spilt The reason I bring this up is I'm not a Madonna hater, but I can't justify that That rah rah bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
REALITY 77,144 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 Honestly, I didn't think the Madonna situation was that bad. 𝔗𝔥𝔢 𝔪𝔲𝔰𝔦𝔠'𝔰 𝔤𝔬𝔫𝔫𝔞 𝔟𝔯𝔦𝔫𝔤 𝔪𝔢 𝔟𝔞𝔠𝔨 𝔣𝔯𝔬𝔪 𝔡𝔢𝔞𝔱𝔥 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumours 45,521 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I’m most interested in hearing that recording of Madonna trying to sing Natural Woman. OT: They’re right. Aretha wouldn’t have been bothered. I still didn’t like the tribute though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipthistea 21,099 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I just remember she was giving the same speech about "Not Being Enough" that Gaga gave several years ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEXODUS 5,927 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 I feel like if they asked her to honor Aretha and the artist she was, Madonna would’ve just done it. This is MTV not having time for a proper tribute, so they gave her a few minutes to talk about the impact this woman had on her career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Boy 3,260 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 9 minutes ago, sipthistea said: I just remember she was giving the same speech about "Not Being Enough" that Gaga gave several years ago Not being enough is a fairly common feeling amongst people, its not just Gagas problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sipthistea 21,099 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 26 minutes ago, Wolf Boy said: Not being enough is a fairly common feeling amongst people, its not just Gagas problem. I know, but it reminded me of Gaga's speech. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCgaga 4,324 Posted August 23, 2018 Share Posted August 23, 2018 People need to lay off Madonna. The speech was literally what she said, a personal antecdote, not a full on tribute. The only thing I have a problem with, is this awful style of dress she is wearing lately. I know it's art and expression, but yikes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr S 8,689 Posted August 24, 2018 Share Posted August 24, 2018 If Aretha were asked what she thought about Madonna's speech, she would have probably said something like "I thought it was alright. I didn't know my influence extended to those types of singers. I respect her hard work" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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