“Nowhere is masculinity more put-on-display than in the masquerade of pop” (Hawkins, 2009, pg. 93). The sexualities and love lives of celebrities are a common topic of interest and discussion among both the journalists who write about them and the fans that read about them. Artists like David Bowie, Freddie Mercury, Mick Jagger, and Annie Lennox queered their image, which generated a lot of questions about gender and sexuality as early as the 1970s. In the United Kingdom, these displays of queerness were generally more accepted because of the nation’s history with music hall and sketch comedy that included cross dressing and gender ambiguity. When Glam Rock took over in 1973, it paved the way for queer performativity on stages all over Britain
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At the same time he is someone who's transient tastes never shirk from excess, protest or rebellion… Driven by a desire to draw on a personal style, the dandy unabashedly states who he is and what he wants without giving a damn for what anyone cares” (Hawkins, 2009, pg. 15).
Enter pop dandy Harry Styles. Born in Redditch, Worcestershire on February 1, 1994, Styles is the youngest and easily the most publicized member of British boy-band One …show more content…
Following in the footsteps of pop dandy David Bowie, Styles has “posited gender and sexuality as performative through his public image both onstage and off” (Auslander, 2006, pg. 107). Styles is constantly surprising both the media and his fans by doing the unexpected, whether it’s breaking gender norms, supporting Emma Watson’s feminism campaign #HeForShe, or kissing James Corden on live television. He’s comfortable with himself and his sexuality, not that he ever defines what that sexuality might actually be. During a recent interview Styles and his band-member Liam were asked what they look for in a date. While Liam jokes, “Female — that’s an important trait.” Harry casually interjects, “Not that important” (Jones, 2014). While most male singers wouldn’t be secure enough to say something like that, Styles makes the comment with ease. Along with this statement, Styles’ sexuality has been questioned because of his rather effeminate dancing. Much of the media has noticed how the he dances on stage, and they aren’t sure what to make of the twirling or the feminine and somewhat flamboyant gesticulation. That being said, Styles continues acting the same on stage, regardless of the connotation. He knows who he is, and that seems to be all that matters. Unfortunately, this wasn't always the
At the same time he is someone who's transient tastes never shirk from excess, protest or rebellion… Driven by a desire to draw on a personal style, the dandy unabashedly states who he is and what he wants without giving a damn for what anyone cares” (Hawkins, 2009, pg. 15).
Enter pop dandy Harry Styles. Born in Redditch, Worcestershire on February 1, 1994, Styles is the youngest and easily the most publicized member of British boy-band One …show more content…
Following in the footsteps of pop dandy David Bowie, Styles has “posited gender and sexuality as performative through his public image both onstage and off” (Auslander, 2006, pg. 107). Styles is constantly surprising both the media and his fans by doing the unexpected, whether it’s breaking gender norms, supporting Emma Watson’s feminism campaign #HeForShe, or kissing James Corden on live television. He’s comfortable with himself and his sexuality, not that he ever defines what that sexuality might actually be. During a recent interview Styles and his band-member Liam were asked what they look for in a date. While Liam jokes, “Female — that’s an important trait.” Harry casually interjects, “Not that important” (Jones, 2014). While most male singers wouldn’t be secure enough to say something like that, Styles makes the comment with ease. Along with this statement, Styles’ sexuality has been questioned because of his rather effeminate dancing. Much of the media has noticed how the he dances on stage, and they aren’t sure what to make of the twirling or the feminine and somewhat flamboyant gesticulation. That being said, Styles continues acting the same on stage, regardless of the connotation. He knows who he is, and that seems to be all that matters. Unfortunately, this wasn't always the