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Missy Elliot

Sunday Funday Is Glad Missy Elliott Is Getting the Praise She Deserves

Missy Elliott is nominated for the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, King Princess is queer pop royalty, more about that rainbow wave ??, She-Ra, Beyoncé and more!

Ari —

Nov 11, 2018

britney spears

madonna

celebrities (vapid fluff)

Remember When Madonna Kissed Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera at the 2003 VMAs?

It was one of pop music’s most iconic moments, but for budding gay girls like we were back then, it felt like that and somehow also so much more.

Riese —

Aug 24, 2018

michelle obama

Missy Elliot

pop culture fix

Michelle Obama Doing Carpool Karaoke Is The Joy You Deserve Today

Feat. Missy Elliott!

Heather Hogan —

Jul 21, 2016

feminism

janelle monae

music

10 Music Videos That Mock or Smash or Satrize or Reject The Patriarchy

You got to understand, it’s a she thing.

Riese —

Nov 14, 2013

a-camp

a-camp september 2012

playlists

Playlist: September A-Camp Dance Party

We danced on a mountain ’til 2:30 in the morning and this is what it sounded like.

carlytron —

Oct 16, 2012

female rap

feminism

playlists

Ladies Who Rap: The Playlist and Guided Herstory Tour

Let’s take a video-guided tour of the movement called ‘female rap’ with appearances by Salt-n-Pepa, Aaliyah, Lil’ Kim and more! Also, there’s a playlist.

the team —

Jul 17, 2012

female rap

hip-hop

music

Seven Female Rappers Who Are Not Nicki Minaj Or Kreayshawn

Here’s a league of talented female MCs who deserve your attention.

Ericka —

May 14, 2012

Adam Lambert

drake

playlists

Playlist: Feeling Like a Champion

If you come out on the other side of this playlist without dead lifting all the sadness in your life out the window and then walking up to someone with…

Brittani —

Feb 28, 2012

christina aguilera

Girl In A Coma

playlists

Playlist: I’m The Sh*t

To keep you motivated, feeling yourself and letting anyone within beat thumping distance know you are too.

gabby —

Jan 23, 2012

britney spears

Daily Fix

pop culture fix

“Work It” Gets Axed and Syd The Kid “Outs” Missy Elliot

“”I hate the word ‘lesbian.’ Or ‘pussy.’ Or even like, ‘thespian.’ They’re just awkward words!” -Syd the Kid

Riese —

Jan 14, 2012

hip-hop

Lists/Top 10s

playlists

Playlist: Pool Party!

Swimsuit up and jump into this carefree collection of summer tunes!

Alice —

Aug 1, 2011

bisexuality

hip-hop

music

His Girl has a Girlfriend: On Bisexuality in Hip-Hop

Did you know there are at least three songs with the lyrics, “My girl gotta girlfriend”? Girls who like girls exist in urban music. But that’s not necessarily a good…

Brittani —

Jul 18, 2011