Megan Thee Stallion’s Political Performance: Art, Representation, and Politics Collide

Personally I love the way Megan Thee Stallion embraces and empowers women, but in the age of social media everyone's a critic. I don't just see critics of Meg online recently I've been seeing a trend bashing political "pandering" as a whole. I think it annoys me a bit because I can't emphasize enough that this political tactic is used to draw in people who don't pay enough attention to politics to make a genuinely informed decision when voting.

If you are aware of the current political climate then the use of celebrities like Amber Rose and Quavo won't sway your vote. So why waste energy being BIG mad about it? So let's talk about Megan Thee Stallion's performance at Kamala Harris' rally in Atlanta. It's caused quite a stir, right? People are all riled up about it, and it's got everyone talking. We're in this wild time where politics and pop culture are crashing together like never before, and this event totally captures that vibe.

Megan, with her fierce performances and no-nonsense attitude, brought her A-game to the show. But not everyone was vibing with it. Some folks are saying she shouldn't mix art and politics like that, that it's too much of a blend between entertainment and endorsement.

On the flip side, Megan's supporters see it differently. They think her being there is a big win for progress and representation. It's all about having diverse voices in the political scene, you know? Megan showing up at a VP rally isn't just about music or politics; it's about being seen, feeling empowered, and breaking down old barriers.

But hey, amidst all this drama, let's ask ourselves: Should artists like Megan Thee Stallion be part of political stuff without getting backlash? Or is jumping into politics always going to be controversial? It's clear that things are changing fast. This moment isn't just about Megan; it's about how we handle the mix of culture and politics in a time where everything's under a microscope.

In the end, whether you're all in on Megan's show at Kamala Harris' rally or side-eyeing it, one thing's for sure: This whole thing is sparking some real talk about art, representation, and politics. It's a wild ride where music, politics, and social justice collide in some pretty crazy ways.

Summer Olympics 2024 is officially in full swing in Paris following an Opening Ceremony for the ages.

Seriously, this Opening Ceremony had something for everyone, and get ready for us to do our best Stefon:

-Can-Can dancers.
-Lady Gaga.
-A surprising sub-plot in the overall ceremony's narrative that involved a ménage à trois.
-References to the beheading of Marie Antionette, which led into a performance from French metal band Gojira.

-A buttload of rain.
-Priceless artwork from the Louvre coming to life.
-A silver horse galloping across the Seine in majestic glory.

-A catwalk from out of nowhere highlighting France's club scene and the country's influence on fashion.
-A brief performance from Les Misérables.

And then, as if things couldn't get any more over-the-top, Celine Dion delivers a stunning performance of Edith Piaf's "Hymne A L'Amour" from inside of the Eifle Tower. The legendary singer has been battling stiff-person syndrome, which is a condition that impacts the central nervous system. This condition has affected Dion's ability to sing. She revealed her diagnosis in December 2022, stopped performing and made very few public appearances while she sought treatment to return to performing.

Even once the Olympic cauldron is extinguished, people will still be talking about this triumphant moment.

Now that we've gone through all of our tissues from happy-crying about Celine, it's time to get down to business and talk about the athletes.

This 2024 Opening Ceremony was very unique for the above reasons, but also because it saw the Parade of Nations actually make their way down the Seine in boats of all sizes. Some small countries had a small boat to themselves. Oftentimes, there were multiple countries sharing a boat, while countries with large delegations had massive boats just for their athletes.

Regardless of boat size, pretty much every athlete got drenched by the pouring rain throughout the entire Opening Ceremony. However, the rain didn't seem to dampen the moods of the athletes. In fact, Kelly Clarkson commented, "Everyone is killing that wet look. Just sayin’!"

Now, because of the rain, this led to many of the athletes to wear clear plastic rain ponchos over their Opening Ceremony outfits, which had to be a bit of a bummer. (It certainly got in the way of checking out all of the various team outfits.) However, this also made us take a closer look at the fashion choices of each nation, and it's led to our very serious (wink-wink) assessment of the best and worst fashion choices from the Summer Olympics 2024 Opening Ceremony. Enjoy!