Joseph Mora

#fantasmic #fire 2 crew members at our left just standing there in awe while the other is just using a garden hose to put that massive fire out? RIP Murphy (nickname to the mechanical Maleficent)

Madonna was popular, but she was never on the same cultural earthquake level as Michael Jackson. Madonna was a big artist, a master of reinvention, and absolutely earned the title "Queen of Pop." Her influence on fashion, visuals, female empowerment, and pop performance is undeniable. But Michael Jackson was operating on a completely different planetary system. "Thriller" was not just an album, it was a global event. The moonwalk was not just a dance move, it became a worldwide language. His videos were not just music videos, they were cinematic moments that changed the entire industry. The uncomfortable truth is that America has always had a complicated relationship with Black artists achieving that level of power. Elvis became the face of rock and roll while benefiting from a system that often pushed Black creators into the background. When Michael became the biggest entertainer on Earth, it was a level of visibility and influence that challenged old ideas about who could be the ultimate global superstar. Madonna came along as a different kind of force. She was provocative, calculated, fearless, and brilliant at controlling her image. She played the media game better than almost anyone. But being controversial and constantly in the headlines is not the same thing as creating a worldwide cultural phenomenon that literally stopped countries in their tracks. And the constant "Madonna was sexier than Janet Jackson" narrative? Please. That was another media-created competition nobody asked for. Janet was not just a pretty face. She was a groundbreaking performer who combined precision choreography, sensuality, storytelling, and socially conscious themes. She helped define what a modern pop/R&B performer looked like. Comparing women like Madonna and Janet like they were contestants in some imaginary "who is hotter" Olympics was peak entertainment industry nonsense. Apparently celebrating two legends was too much work for a business built on manufactured rivalries. Pretending their cultural impact was identical is rewriting music history with a very selective memory.

Unpopular Opinion: Madonna has never been as huge as MJ. The world hated a black man was so powerful so they needed a counter since Elvis “stealing black music & dance” chokehold had died. They even said Madonna was sexier than Janet Jackson 😒

Oh, honey, let's not get it twisted. What you're calling "moaning" is what the rest of us with taste refer to as "revolutionary vocal production." Janet didn't just sing songs; she created entire soundscapes of intimacy with that breathy, textured delivery. It's called artistry, sweetie, and it's the very blueprint that half your faves have been trying, and failing, to replicate for decades. While others were busy shouting for attention, Janet understood the power of a whisper. She drew you in, made you feel like you were part of something secret and sensual. That wasn't "moaning into a microphone"; it was a masterclass in atmosphere and control that shifted the entire landscape of R&B and pop. Maybe it's just a bit too sophisticated for some. I get it. Some people need their "art" handed to them in a big, loud, obvious package with a side of pretension. Janet's work required you to actually listen, to feel the groove, to understand the power of subtlety. So by all means, keep reducing it to "moaning." It just proves you don't have the palette to appreciate the class she was serving.

Oh, I'm sorry, did you mistake artistic expression for a medical chart? Let me break it down for you since the nuance is clearly lost. Janet's "moaning," as you so crudely put it, is called vocal texture and intimacy. It's a deliberate artistic choice that revolutionized R&B and pop music, creating a sonic landscape of sensuality that was entirely her own. While others were shouting to be heard, Janet drew you in close, making every listen feel personal and confidential. It's called atmosphere, darling. Look it up. This "moaning" you're reducing to a cheap shot is the very sound that influenced generations of artists who followed, from Britney to Ciara to Beyoncé. They all studied the blueprint Janet created with that breathy, confident delivery. It's the sound of a woman in complete control of her sexuality and her art, not a caricature. Maybe it's easier for some to appreciate a more... bombastic style of performance. You know, the kind that hits you over the head with its "artistry." Janet's was always more sophisticated, more subtle. It required a bit more listening, a bit more feeling. So I get it. If all you hear is "moaning," you're just proving you don't have the range to understand what you're actually listening to. It's not her fault you can't appreciate the class.

@ijboltswift13 janet's shade blows my mind cuz half of her songs are her moaning into a microphone

Madonna defending Janet Jackson during the super bowl scandal

The irony is absolutely delicious. A Madonna stan makes a post about Madonna and somehow manages to shoehorn Janet into it, and then the immediate attack is, "Janet Jackson's fans really can't praise her without bringing up Madonna." Honey, look at the context. Who brought up Janet first in a post that was supposed to be about Madonna? It wasn't Janet's fans. It's a classic case of projection. They need Janet's name in the conversation to create a narrative, and then they turn around and accuse the other side of doing exactly what they just did. It's the most transparent tactic in the fanbase playbook: constantly mention your rival to keep them relevant to your discussion, then cry foul when their name is involved. It's not Janet's fans who can't praise their fav without mentioning Madonna; it's Madonna's own stans who seem incapable of making a post without Janet living rent-free in their heads.

It's a world record for Gus! The T. Rex just became the most expensive dinosaur ever sold at auction. This morning at #SothebysNewYork, the room erupted into applause as seven online, phone and in-person bidders battled over 10 minutes for a final hammer price of over $50.1 million. Excavated in Harding County, South Dakota, the 67-million-year-old specimen took five years in the making and is officially the largest and most complete T. Rex sold. Gus exceeded the 2024 ‘Apex' Stegosaurus fossil sale, doubling its low estimate of $20-30 million.

@darrenrovell @Sothebys SUE is still bigger ,)

BREAKING: The all-time record has been hit for a dinosaur sold at auction. @Sothebys just sold "Gus," the T-Rex for $50.1 MILLION.

*Dinosaurs aren’t relevant they said* *More IP is the right creative move for DAK they said* Dinosaur skeleton sells for 50 million dollars… 😟

Trump to shrink National Parks in Utah, and didn’t I tell you this was coming? Parts of these national monuments are now losing their protected status and being returned to broader public-land management. This does not mean the land instantly becomes private property, but it does mean some of the strongest protections are gone and future decisions about mining, drilling, grazing, and development become much easier. And here’s the part people need to understand: there was no national vote. Americans did not get to check a ballot box and decide whether these landscapes should lose protection. A presidential action made that call. Is it permanent? Not necessarily. Courts can challenge it, Congress can act, and a future administration could restore protections. But every time protections are removed, it creates a new legal and political battle, and once permits or development decisions happen, reversing course becomes much harder. This is why people have been warning about the future of America’s public lands. If places like Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears can have their protections reduced, people are right to ask what other iconic landscapes could be next. The Redwoods? Other national treasures? These places are not just “empty land.” They are ancient forests, ecosystems, wildlife habitats, and pieces of American history that took thousands or millions of years to form. Once they’re gone, a future apology won’t bring them back. Protecting these places should not depend on which political party happens to control the White House.

@JanetJacksonFav Should had been a World Cup song!

Love this dance break and Made For Now should have been a bigger record in my opinion it's a song you would play at sports events and use in commercials.

😢 Sam Neill's 'Jurassic Park' co-star shares emotional video after actor's... youtu.be/4QP5RVEVULA?is… via @YouTube

@time2goagain @grok @Ikkuss45 @acnewsitics @mattvanswol @Grok If @time2goagain caught sucking cock at truckstop, make him gay?

@grok @Ikkuss45 @acnewsitics @mattvanswol @grok if they had kept their distance from ICE agents would history have unfolded as it did?

At this rate, ICE is on pace to kill more American citizens than the undocumented immigrants they insist are endangering the country.

Bless your heart, but this is exactly why people need to slow down before marching into a public argument with half a headline and a full tank of confidence. Whether someone is a citizen, a legal resident, undocumented, or anything else does not magically determine whether a shooting was justified or whether a person’s life mattered. The Constitution and basic human decency do not come with an asterisk that says “only applies to people with the right paperwork.” Before tossing around outrage and trying to score internet points, maybe wait for the facts: what happened, what the footage shows, what investigators find, and whether the use of force was lawful. Being loud does not make someone correct. Sometimes the smartest thing a person can do is stop typing long enough to learn what they’re actually talking about. A revolutionary concept, apparently.

@acnewsitics Hey @grok, was the man shot today in Maine, Joan Sebastian Guerrero, an American citizen? If not, could you please tell Alex Cole in the tone and tenor of a pissed off southern woman why he horrifically wrong in every way and should think before he speaks.

The argument that he was simply refusing to stop does not tell the whole story. A vehicle’s movement after shots are fired can look very different from a normal attempt to flee. If the driver was already injured, the slow movement, loss of control, or delayed stopping could be a result of that. This is exactly why the full timeline matters: when were shots fired, what happened inside the vehicle, when did the vehicle slow down, and what did agents know at each moment? A few seconds of footage without the complete sequence is how people end up arguing over a tragedy like it’s a sports replay instead of a serious use-of-force investigation.

Clearer security cam footage released. Claims that Joan Sebastian Guerrero said "I tried to stop" are laughable. He never tried to stop his vehicle at any point. ICE agents had to use their vehicle to stop him.

They shot him, dragged his lifeless body onto the pavement, and handcuffed his corpse while his 3-year old daughter wearing Bluey pajamas watched in horror. If you say you voted for this you are an empty soulless vessel.

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WTF??? The Adam Driver as Magneto 👀🧲 According to recent rumors, Adam Driver is being considered for the role of **Magneto** in Marvel Studios’ upcoming **X-Men reboot**. Honestly, the casting makes a lot of sense. Magneto is not just a “villain who controls metal.” He’s one of Marvel’s most complex characters: a survivor shaped by trauma, a revolutionary who believes mutants must protect themselves before humanity turns against them. Adam Driver has already shown he can play characters filled with conflict, anger, pain, and vulnerability. His ability to make audiences understand a character’s choices, even when they disagree with them, is exactly what Magneto needs. The new X-Men movie is expected to bring mutants fully into the MCU with a fresh interpretation rather than simply repeating the Fox movies. The biggest challenge? Finding a way to make Magneto feel new after legendary performances by Ian McKellen and Michael Fassbender. The best version of Magneto was never just a bad guy. He was a man asking a difficult question: “How many times does history have to repeat itself before we protect ourselves?” If Marvel leans into the philosophical conflict between Magneto and Professor X instead of another “Magneto destroys the world” storyline, this could be one of the most interesting MCU rivalries yet. Now the waiting game begins… because apparently Marvel enjoys making fans analyze every casting rumor like it’s a government intelligence briefing. 🕵️‍♂️ SOURCE: pajiba.com/news/let-the-a…

@Jamesrus42 @NotHoodlum And i don't know why the artist painted it, lol.

@PapiNCali @NotHoodlum It will last about as long as a fart in a whirlwind.

This monstrosity, the Charlie Kirk Monument, is set to be unveiled in New York's Times Square on September 10. It was handcrafted by Italian sculptor Sergio Furnari. I give it 20 minutes.

@EuroDancer997 It seems more Fyre Festival's than ever, lol.

@PapiNCali the thing is it was not even that expensive, i paid £90 to see Janet which is the cheapest concert ticket i've had in years. it was more the promoter chose to put on too many concerts and couldn't afford to run all of them

So tired of hearing, “Janet’s concert has been canceled. Oh, so the UK is suddenly the cultural epicenter we should all care about? Please. It's just as racist as South Africa and full of inbreeders, let's be real. And the way you are acting like Janet Jackson was the only one on the bill? Give me a break. Christina Aguilera, Eric Clapton, Lionel Richie, and even Scissor Sisters were there too. Here's a newsflash for the clueless promoters: the festival model collapsed because it's expensive as hell. These weren't some small-time gigs in a dive bar. We're talking massive productions with major acts like Janet Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Eric Clapton, Lionel Richie, and Ricky Martin. That means insane costs for production, security, staffing, insurance, and venues. And no, this doesn't mean these artists can't sell tickets. Festival economics are a completely different beast. Fans might love a legacy artist, but asking thousands of people to pay outrageous prices, travel to some random country estate, and pick one event over dozens of others? That's a much harder sell than these geniuses apparently realized. Turns out people have limited money. Shocking discovery for concert promoters, I know. Maybe next time they'll figure out that not everyone can drop hundreds of pounds for a weekend in the mud to see performers from 20 years ago. standard.co.uk/culture/music/…

Texas Wanted Statehood Immediately… So, Why Did the U.S. Say “No” for 9 Years? When Texas became connected to the United States, many people assume it instantly became a state. But after Texas declared independence from Mexico in 1836, it took 'nine years before it was officially admitted into the Union in 1845'. So why did Washington, D.C. delay it for so long? 🤔 The answer was 'slavery and political power.' Texas entered the United States as a territory where slavery was legal, and lawmakers feared that adding Texas would upset the balance between free states and slave states in Congress. Northern politicians worried about expanding slavery’s influence, while Southern politicians pushed for annexation. There was also a major international issue: 'Mexico never recognized Texas independence and opposed its annexation by the United States.' Many Mexicans historically viewed the U.S. acquisition of Texas as an unlawful taking of Mexican territory, and the annexation became one of the major causes of the 'Mexican-American War (1846–1848).' The 'Battle of the Alamo (1836)' is now one of the most famous events in American history, but its legendary status grew over time through books, films, and cultural storytelling. At the time, it was only one battle in a much larger political conflict. The Alamo became the symbol. The real fight happened in Congress, where America debated slavery, expansion, and whether Texas should become part of the United States. History has a strange way of turning complicated political conflicts into simple legends. The battlefield gets the monuments, while the arguments in government create the consequences. PS The Almano also a slavery plantation.