Topic: Sam Smith

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Episode 1528

1528: HABIDAT

Grammys 2023, Satanic Imagery and Hip-Hop Anniversary

The 65th Annual Grammy Awards featured Sam Smith performing with Satanic imagery, which was immediately followed by a Pfizer advertisement. The ceremony also celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, though the timeline is questioned since "Rapper's Delight" was released in 1979. Ratings for the broadcast increased to 12.4 million viewers compared to the previous year.

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Episode 1528 5:13 - 7:46

1528: HABIDAT

Madonna Appearance, Celebrity Control and Queer Activism

Madonna's appearance at the Grammys sparked discussion regarding her plastic surgery and strict camera angle requirements in celebrity contracts. Beyonce's acceptance speech credited the "queer community" for her genre, leading to a discussion on the definition of "queer" as a form of political activism rather than just an identity.