Millions of people watch videos of a woman whispering and making seemingly random hand movements. It’s called ASMR and it triggers tingles in the minds of many.
But not all ASMR videos are embraced by mainstream culture. Some are banned for containing controversial content. The latest one involves two women from Manipur, in northeast India, being paraded naked by men from rival communities.
Motley Crue
Motley Crue is one of rock’s most legendary bands. They are known for their outrageous live shows and racy music videos. They have played a huge role in shaping the image of ’80s hair metal. Their flashy outfits and audacious makeup helped to turn them into superstars. Their videos also influenced the fashion of the decade.
The band has had many lineup changes over the years, and drummer Tommy Lee is now the only original member of the group. The rest of the band includes singer Nikki Sixx and bassist Vince Neil, who have been with the band for over four decades.
In this video for their song ‘Girls, Girls, Girls,’ the band rides around on motorcycles, while scantily clad strippers dance erotically on stage. The music video for the single is arguably one of the most NSFW in history. It references many of the strip clubs in L.A., including the Tropicana, the Body Shop, and Seventh Veil.
The band became a sensation in the Los Angeles club scene before signing with Elektra Records. The debut album, Too Fast for Love, was a hit and the subsequent release, Shout at the Devil, made them national stars. The band’s raucous live shows and flamboyant image helped them to establish themselves as the hottest act in heavy metal.
Although the members of the band had their share of controversies, they were always able to bring in new fans with their outrageous antics and catchy tunes. Their ‘Girls, Girls, Girl’ music video is probably the most controversial, but it was still a hit. It was followed by the less racy video for ‘Home Sweet Home,’ which featured a couple of scantily clad girls in the background.
Recently, the band was involved in a controversy when founding member Tommy Lee asked the audience at a concert to expose their genitals. The fan, Juan Alvarez, said that the incident was very shocking and traumatizing for him and his family. He even filed a police report. It is unclear whether the band will continue to perform in the future, but for now, they are taking a break from touring.
Duran Duran
Duran Duran emerged from the New Romantic scene to become one of the dominant bands of the 80s. Along with Adam Ant and Spandau Ballet, they helped define the look of pop music for a generation. They were also one of the first bands to fully embrace the video age. Their first release on MTV, “Hungry Like the Wolf” and their seduction ballad, “Rio”, both reached the top twenty on the US charts. MTV placed the videos on heavy rotation and helped propel them to success. Their glam rock image and flamboyant stage shows have been imitated by many succeeding bands, including Barenaked Ladies, Sugar Ray, Beck, Deftones, Garbage, Gwen Stefani and No Doubt and Bush. John Taylor is a noted fashionista and was often seen wearing designer suits and ties.
The music video for their 1981 hit Girls on Film prompted a major uproar. It was a raunchy video that was banned from TV in Britain and heavily edited for MTV. However, if you watch the uncensored version you will see many scenes of nude women. For example, two female background dancers are shown sunbathing with their backs to the camera. An actress is also topless as she performs a striptease. A topless woman is also pictured masturbating. A topless dancer is even seen rubbing champagne bucket ice cubes on her bare nipples.
Besides the nude scenes, you will see images of sand castles and a yacht on the sea. The song is a tribute to the exploitation of fashion models who are often seen in degrading photo shoots in a frenzied environment. The band members were known for dating models so they had plenty of personal experience to draw on.
In 1997, they made history by releasing the first ever paid-for digital single, “Electric Barbarella”. This was done on the long-forgotten Liquid Audio format and was a bold move for the band that caused quite a bit of controversy. The song itself was a risqué reworking of their hit “Rio”. It has since been covered by many other artists, including MGMT.
t.A.T.u.
The Russian duo t.A.T.u. is one of the biggest pop acts to come out of Russia. It is made up of Lena Katina and Yulia Volkova. They are the first Russian act to become famous all over the world.
The duo started out in 1999 as members of a kids musical group called Neposedi, where they both sang and performed piano. Then at age 14, they auditioned for a music project organized by Shapovalov. He was looking for teenage female vocalists to create a new pop music group, and he liked the way that Katina and Volkova sang. He picked them both for the project and they became t.A.T.u.
Initially, the duo’s music was not well received by critics. It wasn’t until 2002 that they released their first English-language single, 200 km/h in the Wrong Lane, along with a video for it. The video was instantly controversial because it portrayed the two girls kissing each other in schoolgirl outfits, and it had some upskirt panty shots thrown in for good measure.
It wasn’t so much the nude aspect of the video that caused such a controversy, but rather the fact that it depicted Lena and Yulia as lesbian lovers. In a world that was still very much in the grips of pedophilia and homophobia, this image sent shockwaves through many people’s hearts.
The band also produced a number of other videos, which featured the duo in various outfits, and some of them were quite provocative. The video for the song “All The Things She Said” was particularly controversial. It caused a lot of uproar in the media, with Richard Madeley calling for it to be banned on television. The song itself was a love ballad that was about Lena and Yulia’s tragic, star-crossed love story.
The duo toured with the band and had some success in Europe, but they broke up in 2008, mainly because of personal problems and conflicts between the members. They reunited in 2014 to perform at the opening ceremony of the Olympics in Sochi, and they are currently working on their next album.
Girls on Film
The music video for the classic Duran Duran song “Girls on Film” is both sexy and provocative. The band wanted to highlight the objectification of women in the media industry and celebrate female empowerment. The video is an important piece of pop culture that has stood the test of time. It is still a popular hit and has influenced generations of viewers.
The song is a perfect example of the band’s unique style. Its catchy melody and provocative lyrics capture the attention of audiences everywhere. The video also has a dark and mysterious feel that adds to its appeal. The visuals are both beautiful and eerie, capturing the essence of the band’s sound.
This video is a must-see for any music lover. The sexy, yet thought-provoking video is sure to inspire a new generation of fans and is an excellent addition to any Duran Duran collection. The band was inspired to write the song after experiencing the objectification of women in the media. The video focuses on the exploitation of fashion models and pornographic models and challenges societal norms.
“Girls on Film” was filmed in July 1981 by Godley & Creme and Steven Bernstein at Shepperton Studios in England. It was released just weeks before MTV premiered in the United States and had a tremendous impact on the music industry. The raunchy video was banned by the BBC and heavily edited for its MTV run, but the band unabashedly enjoyed and capitalized on the controversy.
The video begins with a montage of workers rigging lights and building the set. Then, the girls begin to perform. The first girl in a red and white bikini swims into the pool and dives underwater. She then runs an ice cube over her perky nipple. Then, she seduces a hapless lifeguard and swims away to safety.
Next, the girl in a transparent mesh shirt and samurai-style topknot squares off against a sumo wrestler. She throws him around with a judo hold and wins the match. Then, she applies a wet rag to her bare breasts. The video concludes with a sexy scene of two girls in a mud wrestling ring.