So I want to write about the passing of Whitney Houston, and just the challenge that comes to many artists who struggle with their gifts, insecurities, lifestyle, and success.
Anyone who saw Britney Spears’ appearance last month on "Good Morning America" witnessed an event so big it out-hyped the apocalypse. Performing "Till the World Ends," the pop princess lip-synched her auto-tune smorgasbord in front of exploding bombs and back-up dancers, while screaming, adoring fans worshipped their idol, who’s back at number one. Twenty-two writers are credited on Britney’s "Femme Fatale" collection of sixteen songs, and everyone pulled out the stops for the big premiere. Everyone, that is, but the star.
