Miley Cyrus aka Hannah Montana, 15 years old, posed for Annie Lebowitz for Vanity Fair shoot. The photos were rather seductive for a "squeaky clean teen idol" and she's getting backlash from parents. She now says she's embarrassed by them and the article. Everyone's having a go at her. I've since learned that one of the photos is of her and her dad, Billy Ray, and she's clothed so obviously the parents were there as well.
Now, I quite like Lebowitz' work and from what I've seen of Miss Cyrus I don't think she was forced in to doing anything and I doubt she's emabrrassed by them. She got undressed, she knew they would be published, she should have spoken up BEFORE they were published. And it's not like it was for Playboy, it's for Vanity Fair! gah! Now, obviously we shouldn't be shooting 15 year olds topless anyway but there must have been reasons for it and they would have been stated. Just silly, really.
Ah, those photos. I saw them yesterday and they're quite nice (though the one with her dad is kinda saucy, you know these southern types...). But considering that her dad is also her manager he was most definitely present (as evidence shows) and approved if not arranged it himself.
Given what all the 13 yr old fashion models wear (or don't more to the point) on the catwalk I'm somewhat irked by the fuss. Stupid parents...when they stop dressing their kids in crop tops and hipsters then they can complain.
Yeah. What's more, they buy clothes for their teens made by the brand name of said offender. Oh, I'll go and buy my child this Hannah Montana top and skirt, or this Olsen twins outfit, and then I'll complain that the teenage girls I'm giving millions of dollars to is acting all grown up and is being told to be mature at a young age.
... That didn't really come out right, but I agree with you.
1) It's a rather odd film and people have been confused by it but it's gorgeous to look at and quite sweet. 2) Fantasy :) 3) That's okay, he's an aquired taste and I doubt many people I know would like him 4) see above - it's to do with the Miley Cyrus photos 5) yeah... Glad to hear you're a bit brighter though :)
2.) Excellent, it's the main genre I read. When you publish it be sure to let me know :) 3.) I've no idea what his music is like, I'll have to find some sometime to make a judgement. The comment didn't sound like it was about the music ;) 4.) Ah, yes. I had heard about that. I think it's a case of any publicity is good publicity. Sad state of human kind, everyone wants to be famous at all costs... 5.) Things always get better. Just going a day at a time :) 6.) I think this is the first conversation I've had with numbered dot-points that hasn't been an argument ;)
2) shall do :) 3) Country music. I may have been talking about both the music and the musician ;P I'd recommend YouTubeing "I Wanna Talk About Me", "Stays in Mexico", "A Little Too Late" - they're some of the funny ones and good tunes. Be careful when you get to the Angry American ones or Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue - they're catchy but a little pro war :S 6) 'Tis rather fun, isn't it? :)
I don't have to wait until my book gets published to be able to introduce you tom my characters. The story is a different matter, but you can find links to three (so far) short stories by me here. If you're interested.
And this may seem like a weird post from someone who's only just friended you, but I think writers should stick together. And I'm not sure how likely you are to find my original fic if I don't pimp it for you...
Hey :) Thanks for that. It's mainly 'cause I'm a little superstitious when it comes to writing. Weird, I know. I'll have a look at your stories, I think you're right about writer's sticking together ;)
Hello. I still haven't been able to look at your writing, I'm sorry. I've been a bit ill lately and haven't be able to sit at the computer for long. I will read them when I can! :)
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Now, I quite like Lebowitz' work and from what I've seen of Miss Cyrus I don't think she was forced in to doing anything and I doubt she's emabrrassed by them. She got undressed, she knew they would be published, she should have spoken up BEFORE they were published. And it's not like it was for Playboy, it's for Vanity Fair! gah! Now, obviously we shouldn't be shooting 15 year olds topless anyway but there must have been reasons for it and they would have been stated. Just silly, really.
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Given what all the 13 yr old fashion models wear (or don't more to the point) on the catwalk I'm somewhat irked by the fuss. Stupid parents...when they stop dressing their kids in crop tops and hipsters then they can complain.
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... That didn't really come out right, but I agree with you.
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2.) What genre is the story?
3.) I've got nothing
4.) I'm with Kim on this one
5.) 100% agreed.
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2) Fantasy :)
3) That's okay, he's an aquired taste and I doubt many people I know would like him
4) see above - it's to do with the Miley Cyrus photos
5) yeah... Glad to hear you're a bit brighter though :)
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3.) I've no idea what his music is like, I'll have to find some sometime to make a judgement. The comment didn't sound like it was about the music ;)
4.) Ah, yes. I had heard about that. I think it's a case of any publicity is good publicity. Sad state of human kind, everyone wants to be famous at all costs...
5.) Things always get better. Just going a day at a time :)
6.) I think this is the first conversation I've had with numbered dot-points that hasn't been an argument ;)
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3) Country music. I may have been talking about both the music and the musician ;P I'd recommend YouTubeing "I Wanna Talk About Me", "Stays in Mexico", "A Little Too Late" - they're some of the funny ones and good tunes. Be careful when you get to the Angry American ones or Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue - they're catchy but a little pro war :S
6) 'Tis rather fun, isn't it? :)
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And this may seem like a weird post from someone who's only just friended you, but I think writers should stick together. And I'm not sure how likely you are to find my original fic if I don't pimp it for you...
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I hope you feel better soon. *hugs*
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