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Swine (Demi Lovato Song)
"Swine" (stylized in all uppercase) is a song by American singer Demi Lovato, released as a charity single through Island Records on June 22, 2023. It was written by Lovato along with Laura Veltz, Upsahl, and its producers Warren "Oak" Felder, Alex Niceforo, and Keith "Ten4" Sorrells. A protest song about abortion rights, it was released two days before the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court of the United States' decision to overturn ''Roe v. Wade'' in 2022. The single's net profits were donated to the Demi Lovato Foundation's Reproductive Justice Fund, which went to three nonprofit organizations. "Swine" is a rock, nu metal, and pop punk track driven by drums and electric guitars. A music video for the song, directed by Meriel O'Connell, was released alongside it. The video depicts Lovato and a group of people singing the song angrily in front of men, who represent the Supreme Court. It received two nominations at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards, for Best Video for Goo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Demi Lovato
Demetria Devonne "Demi" Lovato ( ; born August 20, 1992) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. After appearing on the children's television series ''Barney & Friends'' (2002–2004), she starred in the Disney Channel short series ''As the Bell Rings (American TV series), As the Bell Rings'' (2007–2008). Lovato rose to prominence for playing Mitchie Torres in the musical television film ''Camp Rock'' (2008) and its sequel ''Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam'' (2010). The former film's Camp Rock (soundtrack), soundtrack contained "This Is Me (Demi Lovato song), This Is Me", her debut single and duet with Joe Jonas, which peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100. After signing with Hollywood Records, Lovato released her pop rock debut album, ''Don't Forget'' (2008), which debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200. Its follow-up, ''Here We Go Again (Demi Lovato album), Here We Go Again'' (2009), debuted at number one i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pop Punk
Pop-punk (also punk-pop, alternatively spelled without the hyphen) is a rock music fusion genre that combines elements of punk rock with power pop or pop music, pop. It is defined by its fast-paced, energetic tempos, and emphasis on classic pop songcraft, as well as Adolescence, adolescent and anti-suburbia themes. It is distinguished from other punk-variant genres by drawing more heavily from 1960s bands such as the Beatles, the Kinks, and the Beach Boys. The genre has evolved throughout its history, absorbing elements from new wave music, new wave, college rock, ska, Hip-hop, hip hop, emo, boy band pop and even hardcore punk and metalcore. It is sometimes considered interchangeable with power pop and skate punk. Pop-punk emerged in the late 1970s with groups such as the Ramones, the Undertones, and the Buzzcocks setting the genre's groundwork. 1980s punk bands like Bad Religion, Descendents and the Misfits (band), the Misfits, while not necessarily pop-punk in and of themselves, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Feminist Anthem
This is a list of songs described as feminist anthems celebrating women's empowerment, or used as protest songs against gender inequality. These songs range from airy pop affirmations such as "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper, to solemn calls to action such as "We Shall Go Forth" by Margie Adam. Songs have been used for many years to bring people together to work for women's rights. In the United States, the 1884 song "The Equal-Rights Banner" was sung to the tune of the US national anthem by American activists for women's voting rights. " The March of the Women" and " The Women's Marseillaise" were sung by British suffragettes as anthems of the women's suffrage movement in the 1900s–1910s. The most prominent anthem of second-wave feminism is Helen Reddy's "I Am Woman", a pop song which appeared as an album track in 1971 without making a splash. It was released a second time in May 1972 after being altered and re-recorded. This improved version of the song slowly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard (magazine)
''Billboard'' (stylized in letter case, lowercase since 2013) is an American music and entertainment magazine published weekly by Penske Media Corporation. The magazine provides music charts, news, video, opinion, reviews, events and styles related to the music industry. Its Billboard charts, music charts include the Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100, the Billboard 200, 200, and the Billboard Global 200, Global 200, tracking the most popular albums and songs in various music genres. It also hosts events, owns a publishing firm and operates several television shows. ''Billboard'' was founded in 1894 by William Donaldson and James Hennegan as a trade publication for bill posters. Donaldson acquired Hennegan's interest in 1900 for $500. In the early years of the 20th century, it covered the entertainment industry, such as circuses, fairs and burlesque shows, and also created a mail service for travelling entertainers. ''Billboard'' began focusing more on the music industry as the jukebox ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Network Of Abortion Funds
The National Network of Abortion Funds (NNAF) is an American non-profit organization purposed to increase access to abortion for low-income people across the U.S. Founding and history The NNAF was founded by 22 abortion funds from 14 states at a conference held May 1–2, 1993, at the National 4H Center in Chevy Chase, Maryland. The NNAF incorporated in 1994. A six-person national board was elected at the 1993 conference, and each board member was assigned several funds for which they had networking and communicating responsibilities. The NNAF now consists of over 80 organizations in 38 states and 4 different countries. Funding is provided through donations from business and individuals, and is divided into each of these individual organizations. In 2000, the NNAF joined with 200 organizations to begin a campaign fighting against the Hyde Amendment and punitive welfare reform. In 2016, the NNAF rallied alongside thousands of other organizations after the ruling that Texas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plan C
Plan C is a non-profit organization and campaign that provides educational resources and information to increase access to medication abortion (abortion with pills) in the United States. It was founded in 2015 by Francine Coeytaux, Elisa Wells, and Amy Merrill to advocate for medication abortion and connect women with abortion pill providers across the US. Objectives Plan C conducts research and publicly shares information about how people are accessing mifepristone and misoprostol abortion pills in the US. Their stated goal is to transform access to abortion in the United States by normalizing the self-directed option of abortion pills by mail and placing the ability to end an early pregnancy directly in the hands of anyone who seeks it. Actions Plan C works in 4 ways. They conduct research and share information regarding how people are accessing abortion pills in the United States, including domestic and global evidence about the safety and efficacy of medication abortion. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
NARAL Pro-Choice America
Reproductive Freedom for All, formerly NARAL Pro-Choice America and commonly known as simply NARAL ( ), is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization in the United States that engages in lobbying, politics, political action, and advocacy efforts to oppose restrictions on abortion, to expand access to legal abortion and birth control, and to support paid parental leave and protection against pregnancy discrimination. NARAL is associated with the NARAL Pro-Choice America Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, 501(c)(3) organization, and the NARAL Pro-Choice America PAC, a political action committee. Founded in 1969, NARAL is the oldest extant abortion rights advocacy group in the United States, though it was predated by a few now-defunct groups, including the Society for Humane Abortion and the Association for the Study of Abortion. History The precursor to NARAL was the Association to Repeal Abortion Laws (ARAL). ARAL was an expansion of the "Army of Three" which was made up of Abortion ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rolling Stone
''Rolling Stone'' is an American monthly magazine that focuses on music, politics, and popular culture. It was founded in San Francisco, California, in 1967 by Jann Wenner and the music critic Ralph J. Gleason. The magazine was first known for its coverage of rock music and political reporting by Hunter S. Thompson. In the 1990s, the magazine broadened and shifted its focus to a younger readership interested in youth-oriented television shows, film actors, and popular music. It has since returned to its traditional mix of content, including music, entertainment, and politics. The first magazine was released in 1967 and featured John Lennon on the cover, and was then published every two weeks. It is known for provocative photography and its cover photos, featuring musicians, politicians, athletes, and actors. In addition to its print version in the United States, it publishes content through Rollingstone.com and numerous international editions. The magazine experienced a rapid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surprise Album
A surprise album or surprise release is an album or single (music), single with little or no prior announcement, marketing or promotion. The strategy contrasts traditional album releases, which typically feature weeks or months of advertising in the form of singles, music videos, tour announcements and album pre-sales. Often, the release of a surprise album is the formal announcement of its release. This strategy developed in part due to the prevalence of album Music leak, leaks on the Internet during the 2000s and became popular by the mid-2010s among high-profile recording acts. History Precursors English musician David Bowie's studio album ''Toy (David Bowie album), Toy'', intended for release in March 2001, was originally conceived with the intention of being recorded and released as quickly as possible, foregoing traditional promotional cycles in the process. While the album was ultimately shelved, not seeing an official release until 2021, the concept was regarded by an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billboard Charts
The ''Billboard'' charts tabulate the relative weekly popularity of songs and albums in the United States and elsewhere. The results are published in ''Billboard (magazine), Billboard'' magazine. ''Billboard'' biz, the online extension of the ''Billboard'' charts, provides additional weekly charts, as well as year-end charts. The three most important charts are the Billboard Global 200, ''Billboard'' Global 200 for songs globally, the Billboard Hot 100, ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for songs in the United States of America and the Billboard 200, ''Billboard'' 200 for albums in the United States of America, and other charts may be dedicated to a specific genre such as R&B, country, or rock, or they may cover all genres. The charts can be ranked according to sales, streams, or airplay, and for main song charts such as the Billboard Hot 100, Hot 100 or Billboard Global 200, Global 200 (though the latter globally) song chart, all three data are used to compile the charts. For the Billboard ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christianity
Christianity is an Abrahamic monotheistic religion, which states that Jesus in Christianity, Jesus is the Son of God (Christianity), Son of God and Resurrection of Jesus, rose from the dead after his Crucifixion of Jesus, crucifixion, whose coming as the Messiah#Christianity, messiah (Christ (title), Christ) was Old Testament messianic prophecies quoted in the New Testament, prophesied in the Old Testament and chronicled in the New Testament. It is the Major religious groups, world's largest and most widespread religion with over 2.3 billion followers, comprising around 28.8% of the world population. Its adherents, known as Christians, are estimated to make up a majority of the population in Christianity by country, 157 countries and territories. Christianity remains Christian culture, culturally diverse in its Western Christianity, Western and Eastern Christianity, Eastern branches, and doctrinally diverse concerning Justification (theology), justification and the natur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
MTV Video Music Award For Best Pop Video
The MTV Video Music Award for Best Pop was first given out in under the name of Best Pop Video, as MTV began to put several teen pop acts in heavy rotation. Nominations, however, were not just limited to pop acts, as dance, R&B, pop/rock, and reggaeton artists have also received nominations throughout the award's history. In , MTV eliminated this award along with all of the genre categories, but it returned in 2008. In , the word "Video" was removed from the names of all genre categories, leaving this award with its current name: Best Pop. In 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, 2024, the nominees were based on the artists, instead of music videos. Britney Spears has received the most wins and nominations in this category, winning three awards out of seven nominations. NSYNC and Spears are the only acts to win the award for two consecutive years. Recipients 1990s 2000s 2010s 2020s Statistics Artists with multiple wins ; 3 wins * Taylor Swift * Britney Spears ; 2 wins * No Do ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
