February 18, 2011
by Zoe Romanowsky
In the Wall Street Journal last week, Neil Strauss pondered why so many stars believe their success is part of a divine plan. He cites his interviews with musical superstars like Lady Gaga, Snoop Dog, Christina Aguilera, and sports heroes like Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, all of whom credit God with guiding their [...]
September 13, 2010
by Zoe Romanowsky
Camille Paglia had an article in The Sunday Times yesterday (subscription required) about pop icon Lady Gaga and -- to put it mildly -- Paglia is not a fan. She calls the singer the first major star of the digital age, but believes she's a charlatan, a "manufactured personality," and unsexy. Furthermore, despite showing acres of [...]
July 29, 2010
by Zoe Romanowsky
Admittedly, I like Lady Gaga, or used to like her. She reminds me of a type of a younger Madonna - someone who is theatrical, a rule breaker, line crosser but talented and able to reinvent herself. Lately, however, her theatrics have become increasingly bizarre in a way that is following the trend toward [...]