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Rosemary Overell

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How the ‘backwoods Barbie’ Dolly Parton turned self‑aware artifice into authentic artistry

How the ‘backwoods Barbie’ Dolly Parton turned self‑aware artifice into authentic artistry

Dolly Parton’s first hit was titled ‘Dumb Blonde’. The country music legend, who has died at 80, was anything but that.

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Rosemary Overell

On her new album, Lorde creates pop at its purest – performative, playful and alive to paradox

Lorde’s Virgin explores the nature and meaning of value in a pop culture where vulnerability, realness and being ‘raw’ are all part of the brand.

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Rosemary Overell