Well I was thinking last night that Avril and others had better get with the program and start stripping, because that seems to be the future of the video biz. Other than that, let's see. There could be a further push into debauchery, like X-rated pornographic videos (oh wait, Madonna did that already). There's casting porn stars in videos (but that's been done too). There's saying swear-words out loud (South Park last year). I guess the f-word is still up for grabs. Full frontal male nudity? Actual sex acts on stage, not just the simulated freak dancing kind?
I suppose someone could do a real 180-degree turn and actually stick to principles and proper dress and a wholesome life. That would be the most shocking thing to do.
NEW YORK — On the night of MTV's 20th Video Music Awards, we are reminded that the more fashions change, the more they stay the same.
The show's opening number was a reenactment of Madonna's notorious 1984 "Like a Virgin" performance, featuring Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera in tarty bride outfits, rolling on the floor, while Madonna arose from the wedding cake as the groom, dressed in all black, tall boots and a top hat. After Madonna gave Britney and X-tina each a kiss on the mouth (see "Madonna Smooches With Britney And Christina; Justin, Coldplay Win Big At VMAs"), Missy Elliott came out in a tuxedo with tails and a sequined baseball hat.
First of all, the inaugural VMA's were in 1984, I thought. So doesn't that mean this is the 19th?
Second of all, why is MTV referring to Aguilera as "X-tina?"