Friday, October 31st, 2008
Election Day is just around the corner, and although we didn’t think it was possible, we’re hearing about Barack Obama, John McCain and the race to the White House more than ever. Between Obama’s primetime infomercial and McCain’s rumored appearance on Saturday Night Live this weekend, we here at Scandalist are getting more excited by the moment. And though we’re not sure who’ll be our next president, we do know one thing: it’s vital that everyone head out to the polls on November 4th. So whether you’re for Obama or McCain, we’ve got the soundtrack to your election day countdown.
James Brown — “Living In America”
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Tuesday, October 28th, 2008
With a raspberry and plenty of nyah nyah nyahs, “So What” has put Pink back where she belongs — on top of the charts. And so what, indeed, to her ex-husband Carey Hart, referred to in unfavorable terms throughout the song. Pink isn’t the only one to turn her pain into artistic profit. As Kid Rock explains in “Half Your Age,” “You thought I was just gonna sit back and take it on the chin / But honey, I’m a songwriter …” Here are ten other tracks that prove revenge is a dish best set to music. — Charles Bottomley
10. “Survivor” (2001)
Slingin’ mud: Destiny’s Child, multi-platinum for Beyonce Knowles and other hirelings.
Smeared! LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson, who were unceremoniously booted from the band in 2000.
Ouch! “You thought I wouldn’t sell without you / Sold nine million.”
See you in court? Oh yes. Luckett and Roberson sued Beyonce and her father manager, claiming the lyrics violated a confidentiality agreement.
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