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Cosmopolitan
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Cosmopolitan
Addison Rae 'Fame Is a Gun' Lyrics, Explained
Addison Rae—or Addison, as she prefers to be called—wants to be a pop star, and she's not afraid to say it. Her unapologetic desire for fame, fortune, and pop icon status is on full display in her new single, 'Fame is a Gun.' Addison dropped the new single and music video on Friday, May 30, and after one listen, it's clear that the 'Fame is a Gun' lyrics are a defiant declaration of her pop star intentions, as well as a message to all her haters. The fourth single off her upcoming album, Addison, 'Fame is a Gun' is a rebuke to all the criticism she's gotten as she transitions from TikTok darling to pop super star. Did you watch the music video for 'Diet Pepsi' in shock? Were you scandalized when she attended the VMAs in an elevated bra and underwear set? Well, Addison's got a message for you—she doesn't care!—and she's going to tell you why over a catchy, club-friendly electro-pop beat. Obsessed yet? Thought so. Let's dive deeper into the 'Fame is a Gun' lyrics (provided by Genius) to really fall in love. [Verse 1]Tell me who I am, do I provoke you with my tone of innocence?Don't ask too many questions, that is my one suggestionYou know I keep it real, I live for the appealKnew it from the start, it was the only way to mend my broken heartDon't ask too many questions, this is my one confessionIt never was enough, I always wanted moreI always wanted more [Chorus]Fame is a gun and I point it blindCrash and burn girl, baby, swallow it dryYou got a front row seat and II got a taste of the glamorous lifeRight from the start, Addison is calling out those who want her to remain the teenage TikToker she once was and who might not understand why she's pivoting to a more sexy look. In the first verse, she's letting you know it's not that complicated ('Don't ask too many questions') she wants to be famous—aka live a 'glamorous life'—pure and simple. [Verse 2]There's no mystery, I'm gonna make it, gonna go down in historyDon't ask too many questions, God gave me the permissionAnd when you shame me, it makes me want it moreIt makes me want it more, more Here, Addison is unabashedly declaring that she wants to be famous and 'go down in history.' And, when naysayers call her outfits too revealing or try to shame her for her more risqué lyrics, it just makes her want to be more edgy, more revealing, more famous. [Chorus 2] Fame is a gun and I point it blind (Blind)Crash and burn girl, baby, swallow it dry (Dry)You got a front row seat and II got a taste of the glamorous life (Life)Love is a drug that I can't deny (Deny)I'm your dream girl, but you're not my typeYou got a front row seat and II got a taste of the glamorous life (Uh-huh) Addison adds a bit to the chorus the second time around, singing, 'Love is a drug that I can't deny,' but I don't think she's talking about romantic love. It's the love and adoration from fans that she can't get enough of. [Post-Chorus]Glamorous lifeGlamorous lifeGlamorous lifeI got a taste for the glamorous life [Bridge]Nothing makes me feel as goodAs being loved by youNothing makes me feel as goodAs being loved by you [Chorus 2] [Outro]I got a taste of the glamorous life (Uh-huh)I got a taste of the glamorous life With 'Fame is a Gun,' Addison is making it clear that not only does she intend to continue to captivate the pop world, she's doing so unapologetically and without reserve. And I can't wait to hear what she drops next.
UPI
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- UPI
Listen: Addison Rae releases 'Fame is a Gun,' new single from 'Addison'
1 of 3 | Addison Rae arrives on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards "VMAs" in 2024. She released new music Friday. File Photo by Derek C. French/UPI | License Photo May 30 (UPI) -- Addison Rae is back with new music. The singer, 24, released the song "Fame is a Gun" and its music video Friday, ahead of her upcoming album, Addison, which arrives June 6. The "Fame is a Gun" music video shows the singer in a blonde wig, pink trench coat and large dark sunglasses. "You got a front row seat and I -- I got a taste of the glamorous life," she sings in a nod to Sheila E.'s 1984 song "The Glamorous Life." The 12-track album will include the previously released songs "Diet Pepsi," "Aquamarine," "High Fashion" and "Headphones On." Other songs include "New York," "Money is Everything," "Lost & Found," "Summer Forever," "In the Rain," "Times Like These" and "Life's No Fun Through Clear Waters."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Blake Shelton Reacted To Criticism Of Gwen Stefani's AMAs Performance, But I Still Have A Question
Blake Shelton reacted to criticism of his and wife Gwen Stefani's American Music Awards appearance, but I still have questions. If you watched the AMAs this year, then you would have seen Blake introduce Gwen to perform a medley to mark the 20-year anniversary of her hit album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. As Blake said in the telecast, "Tonight, she's celebrating the 20th anniversary of her AMA win by performing two of her biggest hits and her biggest hit. Let's hear it for my one and only, the one and only, Gwen Stefani!" However, if you thought this was live, you'd be wrong. TikToks from attendees of the awards show itself showed that the segment had been prerecorded and then shown on screens at the awards venue. The same was true of Blake's performance. Rolling Stone notes that this is common practice — FWIW, I've been to two VMAs and never seen a prerecorded segment that was made to look like it was happening live on the same stage. The only solution is that I must be invited to more awards shows. Blake evidently caught wind of the chatter, because he took to X to write, "Just now seeing these stories about Gwen and I pretaping our performances for the AMA's. We came and performed when the show asked us to.. Really nothing else to say." Gwen then retwee— sorry, shared the post. It's certainly interesting stuff from a man who previously posted "'Stay Country Or Die Tryin'' LIVE from the @AMAs" with a link to his flag-themed performance. None of this answers my question, which is: Why is Gwen singing "Hollaback Girl" in a Southern accent? I am aware that Gwen has released country singles in recent years, and it's not uncommon for artists to reimagine their previous hits in the tone of their new projects (though Gwen has denied that her latest album is a country record). But this is just the same song with a country accent slapped on top. Gwen is from California. I have lived in the US for seven years, and moments like this make me question everything (one of my coworkers thinks she sounds the same, but I have a solid two in my corner). After a quick consultation of the internet, I can prove that there are dozens of us! Dozens! It's hard not to view this change in aesthetic from Mrs "I'm Japanese" as yet another symptom of pop culture's shift towards the right. Gwen's caught some heat for it before — two months ago, she hyped up an "enlightening intelligent beautiful interview" of Jonathan Roumie on Tucker Carlson. Well, the clip is here if you want to hear for yourself.
Buzz Feed
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton React To AMAs Pre-Tape Critics
Blake Shelton reacted to criticism of his and wife Gwen Stefani's American Music Awards appearance, but I still have questions. If you watched the AMAs this year, then you would have seen Blake introduce Gwen to perform a medley to mark the 20-year anniversary of her hit album Love. Angel. Music. Baby. As Blake said in the telecast, "Tonight, she's celebrating the 20th anniversary of her AMA win by performing two of her biggest hits and her biggest hit. Let's hear it for my one and only, the one and only, Gwen Stefani!" However, if you thought this was live, you'd be wrong. TikToks from attendees of the awards show itself showed that the segment had been prerecorded and then shown on screens at the awards venue. The same was true of Blake's performance. Rolling Stone notes that this is common practice — FWIW, I've been to two VMAs and never seen a prerecorded segment that was made to look like it was happening live on the same stage. The only solution is that I must be invited to more awards shows. Blake evidently caught wind of the chatter, because he took to X to write, "Just now seeing these stories about Gwen and I pretaping our performances for the AMA's. We came and performed when the show asked us to.. Really nothing else to say." Gwen then retwee— sorry, shared the post. It's certainly interesting stuff from a man who previously posted "'Stay Country Or Die Tryin'' LIVE from the @AMAs" with a link to his flag-themed performance. None of this answers my question, which is: Why is Gwen singing "Hollaback Girl" in a Southern accent? I am aware that Gwen has released country singles in recent years, and it's not uncommon for artists to reimagine their previous hits in the tone of their new projects (though Gwen has denied that her latest album is a country record). But this is just the same song with a country accent slapped on top. Gwen is from California. I have lived in the US for seven years, and moments like this make me question everything (one of my coworkers thinks she sounds the same, but I have a solid two in my corner). After a quick consultation of the internet, I can prove that there are dozens of us! Dozens! It's hard not to view this change in aesthetic from Mrs "I'm Japanese" as yet another symptom of pop culture's shift towards the right. Gwen's caught some heat for it before — two months ago, she hyped up an "enlightening intelligent beautiful interview" of Jonathan Roumie on Tucker Carlson. Well, the clip is here if you want to hear for yourself.
IOL News
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Unlocking the secrets of celebrity kisses: what JLo's AMAs moment reveals
Jennifer Lopez's opening performance at the AMA's. Image: X/@TomiLahren There is usually more than meets the eye when it comes to pop culture moments. Fortunately, not everyone's clapping anymore and "praise be" for that, as they say in "The Handmaid's Tale". When Jennifer Lopez kissed both a male and female dancer at the 2025 American Music Awards (AMAs), it didn't land like a power move. Instead, it raised eyebrows and sparked murmurs of déjà vu and not the good kind. It felt orchestrated, like something pulled from the early 2000s playbook, back when Madonna kissing Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) practically broke the internet. But that was over two decades ago, and audiences have wised up since then. These pop culture stunts used to be sold as expressions of freedom, rebellion, or artistic fluidity, but more and more, they're being seen as part of a script. Video Player is loading. 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Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Fans, conspiracy theorists, and even disillusioned insiders have started connecting the dots: these kisses tend to show up at interesting moments. Right before an album drop. In the middle of a public controversy. Or during an image overhaul. And once you notice the timing, it's hard to unsee it. Online forums have long speculated about ritualistic behaviour in Hollywood secret societies, symbolic gestures, and public spectacles that are more than just theatre. A kiss on stage is part of a broader theory that entertainers, especially women in pop, are required to participate in these moments to gain relevance or approval from powerful gatekeepers behind the scenes. It sounds wild, but these conversations have gained momentum, especially in the wake of the industry's recent scandals. People are suspicious, not because they're paranoid, but because they've seen too many patterns repeat themselves. When Madonna kissed Spears and Aguilera at the 2003 VMAs, it wasn't just a cheeky pop moment. For many viewers, especially those like me, who've dived deep into YouTube conspiracy rabbit holes, it was a ritualistic act wrapped in symbolism and secret meanings. The idea of rituals in entertainment isn't new. YouTube channels dedicated to celebrity conspiracies often point out that these public displays, especially involving same-sex kisses during performances on stage or dramatic gestures, follow a pattern tied to occult ceremonies and initiation rites. These rituals supposedly serve as public affirmations of an artist's submission to, or acceptance by, a hidden power network often referred to as the Illuminati or the music industry elite. If you know, you know. But hey, these are all theories. One popular theory is that these acts are public initiations, marking an artist's entry or renewed allegiance to this elite. According to conspiracy theorists, the kiss is symbolic, like a "binding contract", signalling the performer's compliance with the unwritten rules of fame, success, and control. Jeepers creepers, right? And when someone like Jenny from the block (well, not really), who's been around long enough to know how the game works, dips into that same pool of performative spectacle, people start to assume it's more than just creative direction. Lopez has had her fair share of public struggles that make these moments even more eyebrow-raising. There's also been chatter about her image and story not lining up as neatly as fans might think recently. Reports have pointed out inconsistencies in her claims about her childhood and origins, with some sources revealing that she's played fast and loose with details about where she grew up. Add to that critiques about her singing abilities, often described as 'serviceable' rather than stellar and accusations of narcissistic tendencies, with some insiders and commentators highlighting her penchant for controlling narratives and projecting a carefully crafted persona. Jennifer Lopez kissed her female dancer at the #AMAs tonight, 22 years after missing the iconic Madonna VMAs kiss due to filming. Christina Aguilera stepped in back then. — Buzzing Pop (@BuzzingPop) May 27, 2025 So when Lopez pulls a stunt like that cringeworthy kiss, it feels less like spontaneous fun and more like a carefully calibrated move, one loaded with symbolism and possible hidden meanings. Maybe she's trying to become relevant again? who knows. Then there's the commercial side. In an era where celebrity visibility depends on viral moments, kissing someone on stage is low-hanging fruit. It's a shortcut to headlines. Whether or not it's part of a deeper power structure, it undeniably grabs attention.
