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Kanye West + M.I.A.'s Outrageous Demands Revealed in Tour Riders

Jessica Sager — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:08:28 +0000

While some stars have relatively simple demands in their riders (see Nicki Minaj and Adele), others are pretty high maintenance. Joining the diva ranks? Kanye West and M.I.A.

M.I.A's Super Bowl 2012 Finger Incident Addressed by NBC and NFL

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:55:56 +0000

NBC and the NFL have issued separate, curt apologies over the fact that pop star M.I.A. gave the finger to the camera during her solo rap part, which was part of Madonna’s Super Bowl 2012 halftime performance.

M.I.A., who is rather anti-mainstream and rebellious, flipped off the camera and it was caught on tape and on camera. It was the only drama/hiccup/controversy during Madonna’s tame, but entertaining set.

M.I.A. Gives the Finger to the Camera During Madonna Halftime Show at 2012 Super Bowl XLVI

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:51:44 +0000

Madonna kept her promise to offer a clean show during her Super Bowl XLVI halftime performance. It was not oversexed or even PG-13 rated, which could have been expected, since Madge has been known to demonstrate a flair for the erotic throughout her career. However, one of her cohorts, rapper M.I.A., who appears on Madge’s [...]

Madonna, Nicki Minaj + M.I.A. Rock Pom Poms in 'Give Me All Your Luvin" Video

Jessica Sager — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:13:46 +0000

Madonna‘s highly anticipated video for ‘Give Me All Your Luvin’,’ her collaboration with Nicki Minaj and M.I.A., is both a twisted look at the high school fantasy and a blatant promotion for her Super Bowl performance. The clip opens with text: “Fans can make you famous, a contract can make you rich, the press can make you a superstar, but only luv can make you a player.”