All this talk about what's trashy, glamorous or empowering behavior for women would not exist if there were no men around. If there were no men in the world, the sight of a woman's crotch would not elicit scandal, women wouldn't judge each other, women could walk around without their shirts on (or even naked) without being harassed (or offered $1 million to do it again on film), women would offer to help out Britney Spears in raising her kids while she sorts out her issues, etc. -- not to mention none of these sex tapes or crotch pics would be on the net and none of these female celebrities would be having million dollar careers because there wouldn't be men paying for this kind of aesthetic, or to ogle their bodies and be teased by them. So stop blaming the women! They've found a way to make money in a world where men exist, and they are paying a huge price for it. Our daughters are going to pay for it, too. But there is no escape as long as XY species keeps being reborn, and being unable to think beyond madonna-bleep dualities and confusing women as to the best way to behave -- should we be free to be ourselves, or should we constantly protect ourselves and daughters with strict moralities, invented concepts of 'slutty', 'tasteful', 'alluring' -- all of which are not about inner integrity, but always in reference to how to deal with the world outside - a world where men exist? A world where they will be judged and photographed (majority of paparazzi are men) for money? Don't buy into the 'scandals' -- they are just 'scandals' for the other sex, who, like schoolboys, will pay hundreds of dollars to see a nude picture of a celebrity, or even a nude picture of a schoolmate -- who could be your daughter! No girl is immune from this harassment, famous or not. Unless you change men, starting with your sons, this will be the feminist dilemma that it has always been.

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Madonna is a retard. Paris is a nothing. I don't know what's going on with Britney. Lindsay Lohan rocks my world.

I think it is really sad at the down fall of Britney, but rather her poor behavior will reflect on her career is a whole different story. What use to destroy one's career does not seem to matter anymore. Rank and cheap seems to sale these days, there is no accounting for poor taste. I would love to see her downfall due to her lack of good judgement, but I really doubt if that is going to happen.

WOW This comment was removed most likely because it was truthful. Modern feminists don't want to back track and admit that Madonna was a failure to women's entertainment by being lowbrow and inarticulate and by spending more time with personal trainers then with vocal or acting coaches. Madonna actually acted WORSE than any of the antics we see Lindsay or Britney pulling and most of it was done as a woman in her thrities not as a young girl. Madonna, once again, has no responsibility for her actions. What Camille Paglia and Ari Levy are too chicken to admit is that Madonna is the foreunner of raunch culture and has influenced Paris, Britney and all the other younger girls who Camille now deems "floozies." Do you hate hardcore porn being brought to your 9 year old daughter by the media? Blame Madonna, who had nowhere to go but Skanktown and the media who has made it rewarding for her. Ciccone has very little sheer talent-she is a poor actress and her weak singing voice-to say nothing of her wretchedly insincere speaking voice-is one of the poorest in the industry. Madonna made it by being the first media generated super star-trashy, nasty to her fellow female performer (until she was old to get away with it) all the while courting stylists and personal trainers instead of working on her craft. The media has always seen her as a sacred cow-be trashy, be vulgar and we will keep you famous, loved AND respected they say. AND we, the media, will always give you an out and somehow convince readers you are 'artistic'-thus her spawn followed suit. Camille Paglia knows Madonna will never be a true glorious sex symbol, like Monroe, Ekberg, Bettie Page or Uma Thurman or an artist like Billie Holiday, Judy Garland or Tori Amos. Bottom line for Madge is money and appearance NOT sex but Camille needsb to keep the myth alive because Madonna has the Catholic Church oozing out of ever pore and is an example of what the short, thick waisted, smaller breasted average Catholic woman can do. Camille essentially is defending herself. Camille admit it, you know that Madonna was over years ago and you love the fact that her whole life has been one big Catholic grudge f**k. I for one prefer classy, talented, well endowed women like Sophia Loren, Nigella Lawson,Kate Donovan, Super Amanda and Kelly Brook who have class, mystery and vibrance and who have awesome bodies that they have not destroyed with exercise bulimia. Madonna, Queen of the sweat-shop labor HMS track suit, is nothing but Camille's dream. Yuck.

Instead of casting out all mystery, these beaver shots are highlighting the greatest mystery of all, which is...... Why do some of the world's most beautiful have the ugliest junk ever to crack a camera lens? It beggers the mind. The more beautiful the woman the uglier the snatch! Go figure. Is it because they used and abused it as they rose to the top or because they've been using and abusing it since they got there? Yup, it's a mystery.........

you know what if you don't think there is any thing to talk about then fine you mine as well not read thsis comment brittney spear suks. by the way she was flash her akocer-achas around she must have no potntial in life.Ok listen I am a girl and when i was around 5-7 years old britney had a great carrier but she totaly crashed it when i was 7 she made it seem as if nudidy was fine.NEWS FALSH DING-DING its not there is no way that shoing your body off can be good.I have something to say GO TO MEXICO they have nude beaches there get out of the US and scram, get out. allyour doning is dritying our country so get the @#%&^%$ out of here litteraly.

Isn't feminism about a woman's right to do what she wants with her mind AND body? So if that's the case - why is everyone getting all bent out of shape if some woman parties and flashes her cookaracha? Isn't it HER body? Isn't it HER reputation? Isn't it HER life? I do not think that Britney Spears flashing her ta tas or her na na is going to be the downfall of society. Nor do I think it will be the downfall of her own career. Society as a whole has become sooooo preoccupied with sex and sexuality. Who's gay, who's not gay, who's a tramp, who's not a tramp? Who cares? Europeans have never been so preoccupied with sex like puritanistic America has been. Europeans show nudity in art and on television freely and celebrate the human body. Perhaps in a way, what these women are doing, and saying ,is F - YOU! IT'S MY BODY and I will do with it what I want and there is NOTHING to be ashamed of. So much shame and judgmental hypocrisy in this world. If people were allowed to develop their sexuality in a healthy way, and children were NOT taught that nudity was a shameful thing, then I don't think Spears would be runnning around flashing her privates. If Britney Spears wants to give the world a free show, remember, they're her privates to give freely. And if feminists really believed in what they were fighting for, they wouldn't have a problem with it. Why is it okay for a man to go running in this society without his shirt on? If a woman does it, people gasp in shock. Why is that? Doesn't a woman have the right to run free and feel the breeze against her chest if she chooses? Obviously not! So in my opinion, "feminism" really hasn't come that far. A man's body is still looked upon as strong and superior. A woman and her body is still looked upon as a sexual object. And this is exactly what Camille the "great feminist" is saying. All the glamour and illusion is gone is what she is basically saying when these women resort to such tactics as this. Tactics? Glamour and Illusion? Isn't that basically telling women subconciously to be c*&k teases? To dress up like little dolls to entice men? Because the definition of glamour is: * noun: alluring beauty or charm (often with sex-appeal) * verb: cast a spell over someone or something; put a hex on someone or something. Basically an ofentimes illusionary beauty...NOT REAL! Shame on you Camille Paglia you hypocrite! If you were a REAL feminist you would be applauding what these women were doing rather than condemning it. Until women are allowed to walk around nude freely, without men groping them, or lesbian feminists chastising them, feminism DOES NOT REALLY EXIST. I personally as a woman would love to be able to run down the road without my shirt on, without someone saying - NICE JUGS BABY! I go running with my male cousin and he takes his shirt off all the time. Once in awhile he gets some hoots from a car of passing women...AND MEN! What an azz backwards world we live in!

My opinion, it's all about money and fame. Britney is doing what she needs to do to keep her in her 15 minutes of fame. Don't stress it people. Her actions don't change your life. You still have to get up and go to work tomorrow. Again, this is a career move on her part. It's just like Janet Jackson. Of course, there is a double standard here. If a woman catches a man without his underware. Then, he's a prevert and will end up in jail. Men, enjoy the view and won't call the cops. But again, my main point here is she's doing to get the press. Lets all move along now because there isn't anything to see here.

Truth of the matter is Many in Hollywood for the last decade have been trying to walk in an anointing that is not thiers and does not belong to them and thus the spiral of so many starletts and hollywood marriages. Things will not go aright until the throne is given to to queen that bought and paid for ownership. When it is made right many will see and know who are thieves who stole and lied thier way ahead for a buck.

Madge looks like she's sucking brit's soul... hey thats probably what she does to stay young...

IMHO - American society is no worse today than any time in the past. The country has been through two major wars, threats from Fascism, Communism. Immigration and racial division. Political scandals and enormous social dilemmas(like abortion) all of which former generations met with remarkable grace! - - Media has always been fake or fantasy driven - Past or present its like all industries to make a profit - The media giants have primarily produced "concept" without content.- - The real difference is the amazing speed and quantity of outlets for media. The demand for sexual or provocative driven content will always produce Britney types.- - Media has provided a way to bring Americans a unique commonality - Something to discuss and interact about. Its our connection not the content to watch.- - And please don't feel bad for these young lady's - All of us have personal struggles (often with less financial resources) and they need to deal with life's reality's to ultimately grow up. Thanks for reading' Pickled

Madonna boosted female sexuality; Spears humiliates women and is regressive. It's NOT the fact THAT a woman undresses but HOW she does so - with or without dignity. It's the particular message which a nude picture conveys. Madonna's sexuality was artistically staged, Spears shows female sexuality on a low, undignified level. I couldn't agree more the article.

PickledPoster 2:51AM= Of all the comments I read, yours was right on the money. I have an MBA with an emphasis in Marketing, and I can tell you yours was an on point analysis of the situation. What we are witnessing is Britney Spears' meltdown from the realization that her expiration-date has arrived waaay sooner than expected. She is desperately grasping for ANY attention she can get at this point. SO SAD...

This story just for fun,if you smart you joke and laugh about it,but if you talked serious,it's make you look stupid.Britney send a statement through her website show how stupid she is as always and everyone know about SX tape of Paris Hilton.These 2 girls are dumb,25 years old and act like 10. Lohan is different,her name shouldn't be in this,her picture was photoshopped someone prove it and compare with the real picture,and that was 3 months old. Britney will become a joke for months. Paris always a joke. Lohan,her movie,BOBBY,just watched it. I cry when the movie ended.It very touching.I like her when I see her on OPRAH,this girl is smart.