Reuters — Madonna on Tuesday hit back at critics of her speech about the late Aretha Franklin at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMA) show, saying she had been asked only to share an anecdote about the late Queen of Soul.
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Detroit Free Press — The pop star was scorched online for telling a lengthy story about Franklin on Monday's show that had more to do with herself than the Queen of Soul.
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Stereogum — Madonna is defending herself after inciting backlash over her remarks about the late Aretha Franklin at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. more info
USA Today Music — Social media was not having Madonna's tribute to Aretha Franklin at the MTV Video Music Awards Monday and dragged her for how much it focused on herself instead of the Queen of Soul.
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USA Today Music — MTV VMAs was a shocking event, for the wrong reasons; Madonna's rambling Aretha Franklin tribute earns backlash; Los Angeles authorities looking into Asia Argento allegation. (Aug. 21)
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Chicago Sun-Times, IL — Some accused Madonna, in her spiky silver headpiece, heavy necklaces and beaded bracelets, of cultural appropriation. more info
USA Today Music — At the MTV Video Music Awards, DJ Khaled brought his son along, Amber Rose dressed as a "slutty space alien" and Al Sharpton remembered Aretha Franklin. (Aug. 20)
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Guardian Music — A muted ceremony saw the Havana singer win video and artist of the year while the late soul singer was remembered in a brief memorialThis year’s MTV Video Music Awards saw Camila Cabello taking home the night’s two biggest trophies for ... more info
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