Through her music she told her stories about the struggles of the inuit and Aboriginal communities. By doing that it opened up her own anger and struggles which resulted in winning an audience beyond most pop artists.…
Norma Jeane Mortenson, also known as Marilyn Monroe, was and still is an icon because of her bravery and high self-esteem. She is so famous because she didn’t cover up her body, she embraced her curves and never hid them like most girls did back in the day “Imperfection is beauty,madness is genius and it’s better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.” Many women from her era weren’t as sexualized as she was and that made her more entertaining also. In 1962 Marilyn Monroe died at age 36. No one knows how she died, but 50 years later she is still an icon.…
Stevie Nicks’ influence on music is surely one that will have a lasting impact in relation to multiple factors including that of gender roles. Due to her immense popularity, she was able to demonstrate her personality and charm to the masses. This also aided in her inner struggle to encourage and inspire other women and girls to follow their dreams despite the difficulties that will be encountered. With her unique and raspy voice that captivated millions of listeners worldwide, Stevie Nicks was able to change the music scene forever.…
Marilyn Monroe once said,“give a girl the right pair of shoes, and she’ll conquer the world,” and this is exactly what she did. Marilyn Monroe has held many stereotypes and scandals about herself, but she has changed many people’s views on the film-making industry. Marilyn Monroe has impacted the roles of women in the movie making business and has left behind a legacy that overcame her difficult childhood and struggles in her adult life.…
Dance moves and clothing styles became increasingly more important. With MTV’s power, anyone could become a star with the right video and the right look. Even those without major talent but with the correct visual appeal could easily gain popularity. For record companies, it became a valuable marketing tool and as for the artists, it opened opportunities to make a bigger name for themselves and have more creative expression. Early music videos started off with small budgets of a couple thousand dollars and amateur productions. The importance of videos increased along with their budgets. Madonna set the record in 1989 by spending one million dollars on a music video. However, many people hardly realize that we remember Madonna’s music videos as much as her actual songs.…
Whitney Houston is an American recording artist and actress whose career thrived in the mid 80’s to the early 90’s. Her powerful and unique voice is one that can be recognized by many people of all ages. Whitney’s song writing and music inspired millions all around the world on a daily basis. In her prime, the world was taken by the amassed global sales of her four albums that exceeded 86 million copies. Whitney Houston, whose voice is one of the best in the past three decades, has had quite an admirable life, many accomplishments, and has impacted the world in many ways.…
There are a lot of people in this world, some can be described as extraordinary, or simply extra ordinary. You view people differently than everyone else in this world, and how you let them mold you is exclusive and unique to you and you only. Some influences are negative and some are positive, my most memorable is positive. Nicki Minaj sculpted my life in a way that no one else has or will due to her stance on feminism, hardworking attitude, and contagious confidence.…
“Never in my dreams would I have thought I would become this big. I am still freaking out” (Tower 245). This quote was made my Selena Quintanilla, a contemporary artist. Selena wasn’t aiming for that big in the charts or in popularity. After all the years of practice, rehearsals, and hard-work, the unexpected blow of being number one shocked her. Selena was doing it just for her family, herself, and for fun. What made her so popular and interesting was the true power, her music cross-over. Selena Quintanilla was known as the Mexican Madonna because of her sultry voice and energetic dance movements and, also, earned the title “Queen of Tejano” because of her music and the distinction of crossing the musical barrier that all Latino artists were afraid of making.…
There have been many influential women in the past. For example, Anne Frank, and Rosa Parks. Although, most people only think of historical figures to be ‘influential’ yet there are so many influential people today. Like Stefani Germanotta.…
World-known for his influence on the music and dance scene, Michael Jackson is an iconic figure in the entertainment industry. His talent in being able to fuse his music and dance style together so seamlessly was probably one of the reasons for his booming success as an artist. The transformation and influence that he had brought about in the entertainment industry, dance included, might very well be the greatest legacy that any solo artist had ever left behind.…
Marilyn Monroe personified Hollywood glamour with an unprecedented compassion and an energy that infatuated the world. Her alluring beauty and voluptuous curves were…
The music industry has changed media forever. Artists have introduced us to many different cultures and their music as well. Artist like Lady gaga have paved the road for young adults not to be afraid to speak up or reach high for their dreams. Beyoncé has also paved the road for woman all over the world to feel empowered by their femininity and stand strong. Centuries ago women could not freely express themselves the way they do now. In addition, this has helped shaped a new lifestyle for many of us. The media provides full coverage of the lavish life styles of the many celebrities…
Madonna Louise Ciccone, best known as Madonna was born August 16, 1958 in Bay City, Michigan. Madonna has many occupations, but basically known for as a singer/songwriter and actress. She also has written children’s books, has directed, and is a philanthropist. (Wikipedia) Madonna should be admired for her generosity, success, and courage.…
24, and already a legend, in just a few years since her debut, why has she left such a huge imprint on the music industry? Why is she one of the most searched topics on the Internet? Did she bring more good than harm to the society? I believe yes.…
Today// I will inform you of her childhood, her pathway to fame, and ultimately her death. Marilyn was an important idol. She is extremely inspiring and I find that women coming of age should look at her with aesthetics.…