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Displaying all articles tagged:
M.i.a.
mia
Mar. 9, 2022
Dylan O’Brien Tried to Make the
Teen Wolf
Revival Work
O’Brien chalked the move up to scheduling, while Arden Cho was reportedly offered “half the salary” of co-stars.
By
Alejandra Gularte
we regret to inform you
Apr. 3, 2020
M.I.A. Chose the Worst Possible Time to Tell Us She’s an Anti-Vaxxer
This week in We Regret to Inform You During a Pandemic.
By
Justin Curto
payday
Jan. 31, 2020
M.I.A. Creates a Patreon to *
Cash Register Ding
* Take Your Money
The “Paper Planes” singer promises exclusive videos, livestreams, and more in return.
By
Zoe Haylock
reconsiderations
Oct. 2, 2018
Believing Women, and the Gaslighting of M.I.A.
The big revelation of
MAYA / MATANGI / M.I.A.
is how it vindicates the singer at its heart.
By
Mallika Rao
trailer mix
July 19, 2018
M.I.A.’s Documentary Will See the Light of Day; Here’s the Trailer to Prove It
Its director previously leaked the trailer, sending the film into development limbo.
By
Dee Lockett
Oct. 31, 2017
The Best Music Videos of 2017 (So Far)
Kendrick Lamar, M.I.A., and Migos have dominated the year in visuals.
By
Dee Lockett
and
Sam Hockley-Smith
Aug. 8, 2017
10 Years After Its Release, M.I.A.’s
Kala
Is a Reflection of a Different World
When it was released in 2007, M.I.A.’s
Kala
was a noisy album full of paranoia and anger, but how does it hold up a decade later?
By
Frank Guan
videology
Feb. 8, 2017
M.I.A. Made Another Visually Arresting Feat of Music Video for ‘P.O.W.A.’
Give this all the awards.
By
Dee Lockett
right-click
Feb. 7, 2017
M.I.A. Calls Out Rihanna, Madonna, Mariah, and Ariana in Her New Song ‘Powa’
The singer teased the song’s lyrics ahead of its release.
By
Halle Kiefer
right-click
Sept. 8, 2016
M.I.A. Releases Her Maybe-Last Album,
AIM
It features Skrillex, Zayn Malik, and Diplo.
By
Karen Brill
the jukebox
Sept. 1, 2016
Listen to M.I.A.’s New Zayn Malik Collaboration, ‘Freedun’
It’s a good one!
By
Devon Ivie
fall preview 2016
Aug. 24, 2016
M.I.A., Pop’s Provocateur, Says Good-bye
M.I.A. is saying that September’s dance-pop salvo
A.I.M.
will be her last album.
By
Craig Jenkins
right-click
Aug. 18, 2016
Frenemies M.I.A. and Diplo Finally Reunite on ‘Bird Song’
Their love is free-ish.
By
Dee Lockett
vmas 2016
July 28, 2016
M.I.A. Accuses the VMAs of Racism Over Snub
“This is a perfect example of ‘allowed’ voice versus excluded voices. Even if you direct it.”
By
Dee Lockett
festivals
July 15, 2016
M.I.A. Will Not Headline Afropunk London After All
The festival initially defended the singer’s Black Lives Matter comments.
By
Dee Lockett
right-click
July 14, 2016
M.I.A. and Skrillex ‘Go Off’ on New Song, From What Might Be Her Last Album
AIM
finally arrives on September 9.
By
Dee Lockett
festivals
June 23, 2016
Afropunk Stands by M.I.A. But Says #BLM
M.I.A. will perform at the London festival.
By
Karen Brill
right-click
June 1, 2016
M.I.A. Shares New Song, ‘POC That Still a Ryda’
“I’m here for every color, including Black Lives Matter.”
By
Dee Lockett
right-click
Mar. 17, 2016
Hear M.I.A.’s New Song, ‘MIA OLA–Foreign Friend’
She comes for U.S. immigration again, natch.
By
Dee Lockett
Dec. 1, 2015
8 Best New Songs of the Week
Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow consciously re-couple and Erykah Badu says “Hello” right back to Adele.
By
Vulture Editors
videology
Nov. 27, 2015
Watch M.I.A.’s Topical Music Video for ‘Borders’
She dedicated the video to her uncle, who helped her family leave Sri Lanka.
By
Sean Fitz-Gerald
videology
July 13, 2015
M.I.A. Debuts New Short Film on Apple Music
It includes the new song “Swords,” off her just-announced new album.
By
Dee Lockett
cultural appropriation
May 19, 2015
M.I.A. Says She Can’t Release Her New Video Because of ‘Cultural Appropriation’
The artist spoke out on Twitter.
By
Dee Lockett
Mar. 20, 2015
M.I.A. Still
Really
Hates Diplo
And for good reason.
By
Dee Lockett
right-click
Mar. 7, 2015
Listen to M.I.A.’s New Song
“Can See Can Do.”
By
E. Alex Jung
videology
May 19, 2014
Watch the M.I.A.-Directed Video for M.I.A.’s ‘Double Bubble Trouble’
So many political undertones.
By
Lindsey Weber
vulture festival
Apr. 4, 2014
Vulture Fest: M.I.A.,
OITNB
,
Broad City
, & More!
May 10 and 11 in New York City.
By
Vulture Editors
holograms
Apr. 4, 2014
M.I.A. and Janelle Monae Got Holograms
(They are still alive.)
By
Amanda Dobbins
the law
Mar. 17, 2014
The NFL Wants $16.6 Million From M.I.A. Now
For that one tiny little finger.
By
Amanda Dobbins
videology
Nov. 15, 2013
‘Y.A.L.A.’ Video: M.I.A.’s Epilepsy Warning
You Always Live Again.
By
Lindsey Weber
explanations
Nov. 5, 2013
M.I.A.’s Super Bowl Middle Finger Was a Spiritual Act
Says M.I.A.
By
Amanda Dobbins
unlikely bffs
Nov. 3, 2013
Watch Julian Assange Open M.I.A’s Show
Via Skype, of course.
By
Delia Paunescu
right-click
Nov. 1, 2013
Stream M.I.A.’s New Album,
Matangi
It’s in full, on YouTube.
By
Lindsey Weber
mottos
Oct. 16, 2013
M.I.A. Is Not Having Any of Your YOLO
She prefers “Y.A.L.A.”
By
Amanda Dobbins
super bowl
Sept. 24, 2013
M.I.A. Is Really Bored by This NFL Lawsuit
About her middle finger at the Super Bowl. Remember that?
By
Amanda Dobbins
right-click
Sept. 3, 2013
M.I.A. Would Like Some Company During Her Workout
Check out “Come Walk With Me.”
By
Amanda Dobbins
July 8, 2013
Watch the Leaked Teaser for M.I.A.’s Documentary
It was leaked by its director, who has already quit the project.
By
Lindsey Weber
videology
June 25, 2013
‘Bring the Noize’ Video: M.I.A. Does Not Obey Dress Codes
That is some very pink hair.
By
Amanda Dobbins
radio vulture
June 20, 2013
Rosen: The Music You Missed While You Were Freaking Out Over
Yeezus
The release of Kanye West’s
Yeezus
sucked all the air out of the musical universe this week. Yet pop music went on.
By
Jody Rosen
right-click
June 17, 2013
M.I.A’s ‘Bring the Noize’ Does That, Pretty Much
Hear her new single.
By
Amanda Dobbins
steal blogs
Feb. 20, 2013
M.I.A. Says the Grammys Stole Her Set Design
“IM KEEPING A STEAL LOG THIS YEAR.”
By
Amanda Dobbins
delays
Jan. 6, 2013
M.I.A.’s Album Delayed Thanks to Too Many Good Vibes
Interscope told her that
Matangi
is “too positive.”
By
Zach Dionne
year in culture
Dec. 13, 2012
The Top Ten Music Videos of 2012
Lana! Fiona! And Danny Brown, of course.
By
Amanda Dobbins
m.i.a.
Sept. 27, 2012
See M.I.A. Show Off Her Art Book
Good job!
By
Eliot Glazer
music
Aug. 7, 2012
New M.I.A. Coming in December
Plus an autobiography and some art and whatnot.
By
Amanda Dobbins
right-click
July 10, 2012
Babies and Runaways: New Music From M.I.A., the Killers, Nas
Oooh, it’s the Kelis song.
By
Amanda Dobbins
madonna
Mar. 26, 2012
Watch Madonna Kiss Nicki Minaj
Madge and Nicki sittin’ in a tree …
By
Eliot Glazer
non beefs
Mar. 15, 2012
M.I.A. Tried to Pick a Fight With Anderson Cooper
But Anderson wins the day.
By
Amanda Dobbins
music
Feb. 14, 2012
Nicki Minaj is a Little Disappointed With M.I.A.
Over the Super Bowl middle-finger gesture.
By
Kyle Buchanan
Feb. 10, 2012
Madonna Isn’t Pleased With M.I.A.
Madge addresses the middle-finger incident.
By
Kyle Buchanan
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