We Ain't No Divas

Addison Rae Outsells Miley Cyrus, Sabrina's Manchild & Taylor Swift's Masters Win

Addison fka Addison Rae appears to officially be pop’s new star as her self-titled debut album wins over critics and the charts. Meanwhile, Miley Cyrus’ Something Beautiful fails to stun commercially, however what do the Divas think of her ninth studio album? Plus, we have new music from Sabrina Carpenter (Manchild), Mariah Carey (Type Dangerous) and Tate McRae (Just Keep Watching) to review, and a new album announcement from Taylor Swift. In this episode we discuss… * Sabrina Carpenter launches new era with Manchild, a country song aimed at Barry Keoghan * Mariah Carey launches 16th album campaign with new single Type Dangerous and signs new record deal * Taylor Swift buys masters back from Big Machine after Scooter Braun drama * Taylor Swift announces Taylor Swift (Taylor’s Version) * Taylor Swift teases 13th studio album * Miley Cyrus releases Something Beautiful to low chart sales and divided critical reception * Addison Rae’s debut album Addison review Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday and follow @weaintnodivas on Instagram and TikTok. We Ain’t No Divas is hosted by Ross McNeilage and Sam Prance. This episode was produced by Sam Prance, and edited by Ross McNeilage. Music provided by Monopoly Phonic. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Katy Perry - Teenage Dream: How Pop's Frat Girl Tied Michael Jackson

15 years ago, California Gurls hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100, the first of five consecutive Katy Perry singles to do so. With her sophomore record Teenage Dream, Katy became the first female artist and second artist after Michael Jackson to score five chart-toppers from one album on its initial run. Inspired by The Beach Boys and Jay-Z, Katy set out to dominate pop with her second album, enlisting the help of Snoop Dogg, Kanye West and Missy Elliott along the way. She dialled up the innuendo, created characters for each single release and had the pop culture fortune of her whirlwind celebrity marriage to Russell Brand ending mid-campaign as she toured the songs written about him. You almost wouldn't believe it! Teenage Dream made history and defined Katy Perry as an artist for the rest of time. What is its legacy in 2025? And what is Katy Perry's...? If not just being synonymous with plastic bags...? Ross and Sam revisit the historic pop era in this week's episode of We Ain't No Divas. Follow us @weaintnodivas on Instagram & TikTok! We discuss: * How did Katy Perry get famous? * How Jay-Z inspired California Gurls * Teenage Dream inspired Taylor Swift going pop * California Gurls music video controversy * Katy Perry vs. Lady Gaga * Katy Perry tying Michael Jackson's "Bad" Billboard record * Katy Perry marrying Russell Brand in India * Katy Perry's relationship timeline * "Slapstick Pop" era * Firework inspiring ally pop copied by P!nk, Lady Gaga * Katy Perry: Part of Me movie * Russell Brand divorcing Katy Perry via text message We Ain’t No Divas is hosted by Ross McNeilage and Sam Prance. This episode was produced by Sam Prance, and edited by Ross McNeilage. Music provided by Monopoly Phonic. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Rihanna flops, Netflix wins Madonna biopic and Tate McRae’s Morgan Wallen drama

As Rihanna’s first song in three years (Friend of Mine) missed the Global Spotify charts, Ross and Sam question what’s going on with Fenty Music. We dive into PinkPantheress’ new mixtape Fancy That (and Sam’s interview with her for Capital Buzz), JADE’s That’s Showbiz Baby announcement, and Madonna’s upcoming Netflix biopic mini-series. Plus, a new Weekly UpTate on all things Tate McRae, who kicked off her Miss Possessive world tour, covered PAPER magazine and has the #1 song on US Spotify and Apple Music with her controversial country collaboration with Morgan Wallen, What I Want. Subscribe for new episodes every Wednesday and follow @weaintnodivas on Instagram and TikTok. * 03:00 PinkPantheress releases Fancy That mixtape to critical acclaim * 11:55 Rihanna releases Friend of Mine as first single in three years, fails to make Global Spotify chart * 17:56 JADE announces debut album That’s Showbiz Baby and solo tour  * 21:12 Madonna announces Netflix biopic mini-series with Deadpool and Wolverine director Shawn Levy * 25:45 What Madonna eras should be covered in the biopic? * 28:50 Madonna’s New York years with Keith Haring and her ex-boyfriend Jean-Michel Basquiat * 30:00 Who will play Madonna? Is Julia Garner still Madonna? * 31:05 Is there any good biopic? * 32:05 Tate McRae launches Miss Possessive world tour * 38:25 Tate ignores Morgan Wallen over What I Want  We Ain’t No Divas is hosted by Ross McNeilage and Sam Prance. This episode was produced by Sam Prance, and edited by Ross McNeilage. Music provided by Monopoly Phonic. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Miley Cyrus - Bangerz: Britney, Drugs, Cultural Appropriation, Liam Hemsworth & Killing Hannah Montana

You're 20 years old with $100 million in the bank and no more Disney to answer to, what could go wrong? Miley Cyrus had something to prove but nobody to answer to when she released Bangerz in 2013. Her first album after being released from all Disney affiliated contracts, Miley described it as her debut album and reintroduced herself to the world while erasing Hannah Montana from their minds. The Bangerz era gave her two UK number one singles and her first Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper. She professionally partnered with Pharrell Williams and Mike Will Made It to create her new sound, while personally splitting with fiancé Liam Hemsworth in the middle of the campaign. Miley was at the centre of social media's first widespread cultural appropriation conversation - accused of using Black dancers as props while whitewashing twerking - while loudly posturing her new reputation as a drug-taking, sexually liberated party girl. 12 years on, Ross McNeilage and Sam Prance revisit the era for a Diva Dive to discuss the era's problematic legacy and how it has impacted Miley's career. Follow us @weaintnodivas on Instagram & TikTok! * Hannah Montana and Disney era * Leaving Disney * 2012 Miley’s bun and Tumblr fame * THE HAIR CUT * Snoop Dogg & will.i.am collabs * We Can’t Stop * Written for Rihanna * Miley watched Pour It Up and wanted to make it her personality * We Can’t Stop video * Using Black dancers as props * VMAs performance with Robin Thicke * Wrecking Ball * Naked Music Video by Terry Richardson * Written for Beyoncé * Liam Hemsworth Breakup * Bangerz album * Adore You music video controversy * Bangerz Tour Set List * Bangerz Tour Controversies * JoJo Siwa Comparisons * Why Miley doesn’t tour  * Miley’s Sobriety  * Future Glastonbury Headliner? We Ain’t No Divas is hosted by Ross McNeilage and Sam Prance. This episode was produced by Sam Prance, and edited by Ross McNeilage. Music provided by Monopoly Phonic. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Lady Gaga makes history in Brazil, Lorde is a Virgin* and Beyoncé hires Blue Ivy

In this week's Diva Digest, Lady Gaga beats Madonna's Brazil concert record in Copacabana, Beyoncé kicks off the Cowboy Carter world tour with new backup dancer Blue Ivy (!) and Lorde announces she's exploring her gender on new album Virgin. Plus, Little Mix album JADE has confirmed her debut solo album is currently delayed due to "label advice". Meanwhile, why are no songs going to number one in 2025? New episodes drop every Wednesday. Follow us @weaintnodivas on Instagram & TikTok now! 00:01:28 Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour set list 00:11:06 How much is Blue Ivy Carter paid to be a backup dancer? 00:16:30 Lady Gaga breaks Madonna's concert record in Brazil 00:24:45 JADE confirms solo album delay 00:31:48 Lorde announces new album Virgin 00:38:44 Why is no 2025 song going to #1? We Ain’t No Divas is hosted by Ross McNeilage and Sam Prance. This episode was produced by Sam Prance, and edited by Ross McNeilage. Music provided by Monopoly Phonic. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.