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I'm so annoyed by MJ fans constantly defending his weird behaviour, i mean they are defending someone who most likely was a groomer and pedophile. I used to be in the same boat as them. I love MJ as an artist, and for years I blindly defended him because i was a delusional fan. But now at 27, I see his behavior very differently.

What stands out to me is the repeated pattern of him forming unusually close relationships with young boys, then seemingly moving on when they got older. That pattern is what makes a lot of people deeply uncomfortable and suspicious and rightly so. Whether people believe he was guilty or not, I think it’s fair to question behavior like that. To me it's pretty obvious MJ may have had an attraction to boys aged 8 to 12, and had a thing for boys that were white/european.

For me, the biggest issue is boundaries. Sharing beds with children who are not your own is not normal, and it’s something most people would immediately find alarming if it involved anyone else. If this were some random person instead of Michael Jackson, people likely wouldn’t be so quick to defend it.

I think a lot of people let their admiration for his talent overshadow behaviour that deserves scrutiny. You can appreciate someone’s artistry while still questioning actions that don’t sit right. What are your thoughts on this.

Idris Elba is one of those actors who almost always shows up, even when the movie absolutely doesn’t.

Like, the guy is clearly talented as hell, charismatic, intense, can do action, drama, crime stuff, quieter character roles, all of it. When he gets strong material, he’s fantastic. His TV work especially really shows that.

But his filmography feels weirdly inconsistent. He’s got some genuinely great roles, then right next to them are movies that are just mid, badly written, or totally forgettable. And what makes it more frustrating is he’s often the best part of those weaker films. He’ll bring gravitas and commitment, and meanwhile the script or overall movie just doesn’t match his level.

That’s why I think people underrate how good he actually is because if you mostly judge him by some of his movie choices, it can feel uneven. Compared to his TV work, where he’s had some of his most memorable performances, his film career feels a lot more hit-or-miss. He’ll go from excellent roles to big blockbusters to random projects that leave almost no impact. Who are some other actors or actresses that always choose bad movies to work in

Who are some of the most eccentric musicians of all time? Artists who are genuinely weird and unusual in how they act, present themselves, and dress? I’m talking about true oddballs with bizarre personalities, unconventional style, and a really strange public image.

Why did androgyny become so much more popular in music and pop culture during the early 1970s? In the 1960s, most rock bands would never have openly worn makeup, glitter, high heels, or feminine clothing, since traditional ideas about masculinity were still very strong. Even long hair on men was considered rebellious at the time. So what changed between the 1960s and the early 1970s that led so many rock musicians and performers to embrace more feminine, theatrical, and gender-ambiguous styles?

What cultural, social, and artistic influences caused artists in the 1970s to become more comfortable experimenting with makeup, women's clothing, and androgynous identities, and why did audiences suddenly become more accepting of it?

Paul McCartney was once considered a massive teen heartthrob and had a reputation for being a real ladies’ man, but I’ve always wondered whether people genuinely found him exceptionally attractive or if a lot of it was tied to his fame, charisma, and the whole Beatlemania phenomenon. Personally, I never thought he had particularly striking looks, he always seemed more like an average British guy than someone who was movie-star handsome. At the same time, he was clearly seen as very attractive back then, so I guess beauty standards and what people found appealing were a bit different in the 1960s. What are your thoughts on his looks, do you find young McCartney attractive?

I love Paul McCartney, the guy’s an absolute legend. I love The Beatles and his solo work, and when he was young, he genuinely had one of the greatest voices in rock music. But I watched his recent SNL performance and, honestly, the vocals were tough to listen to. It’s completely understandable considering he’s in his 80s, and I’m not saying he should retire because he clearly still loves performing, but age has definitely caught up with his voice. He just can’t hit the notes the way he used to, and at times it’s kind of painful to hear compared to how incredible he once sounded.

Who are some other artists who's voices are now painful to listen to?

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After the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael Jackson is having a huge resurgence. Just yesterday on the bus i was sitting next to some kid who must have been about 16 or 17 years old just scrolling through MJ videos on TikTok nonstop and it hit me that this new generation is now discovering his music.

His level of fame is honestly something we have not seen since. The guy was beyond just popular, he became a part of global culture. He's probably the most famous artist of all time and it's not even close, love The Beatles and Elvis but even they are not close to his level of superstardom. And the crazy part is he has millions of fans who aren't even born yet lol

Do you think an artist will ever reach that level of fame again in this streaming era of music, and who would you say is the closest to his level of fame?

Ray Davies is one of my favourites but rarely see him brought up in these conversations, he’s a legend, I’m sure he’s appreciated but not as much as he should be, he’s as good as Lennon or McCartney.

I was watching a video by Rick Beato and he touched on a subject i have been thinking about for a while. I honestly think we are living in the era of nepo babies in music. Not saying talented working-class artists don’t exist anymore, but if you actually look into a lot of major artists today, so many of them come from wealthy families or already have industry connections.

And it makes sense when you think about how expensive it is to even pursue music seriously now. If your parents are rich, you can spend years making music without worrying about rent, buy good equipment, hire producers, take vocal lessons, move to LA or London, network, etc. A normal person usually has to balance all of that with a full-time job.

Compare that to bands like The Beatles. Those guys were grinding in clubs and dirty bars for years before making it. A lot of older legendary artists came from working-class backgrounds and built themselves up through live gigs and local scenes. Nowadays it feels like labels want artists who are already polished, marketable, and connected before they even sign them.

What’s funny is even a lot of “indie” bands come from rich backgrounds too. People assume alternative artists are all broke musicians living in tiny apartments, but then you look into it and a surprising number of them went to expensive schools or had parents already connected to creative industries. Even Geese lol.

To be clear, I’m not saying rich artists are automatically bad or untalented. Some are genuinely great. The problem is that money gives people a huge head start, and there are probably thousands of equally talented musicians who never get a real shot because they don’t have the same resources or connections. What are your thoughts on this?