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Harry Styles new photo spread for Dazed Magazine

Billy Porter may fall off the deep end if he sees these…

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by Anonymousreply 271February 2, 2022 10:55 PM
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by Anonymousreply 1November 15, 2021 11:01 PM

Love this one. Hot.

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by Anonymousreply 2November 15, 2021 11:01 PM
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by Anonymousreply 3November 15, 2021 11:02 PM
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by Anonymousreply 4November 15, 2021 11:02 PM
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by Anonymousreply 5November 15, 2021 11:03 PM

Those photos are VIOLENCE!

VIOLENCE!!!

Literal MURDER!!

by Anonymousreply 6November 15, 2021 11:03 PM
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by Anonymousreply 7November 15, 2021 11:03 PM

He looks so hot

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by Anonymousreply 8November 15, 2021 11:04 PM
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by Anonymousreply 9November 15, 2021 11:05 PM

r8 is the best of the bunch. Most of these look overworked in post production.

by Anonymousreply 10November 15, 2021 11:07 PM

The nipple-baring tank top at R2 also showed up in the thread about looks from Nigeria Fashion Week, or something like that.

by Anonymousreply 11November 15, 2021 11:08 PM

Straight guy needs attention now.

by Anonymousreply 12November 15, 2021 11:09 PM

he honestly looks like he smells bad and needs a good bath.......

by Anonymousreply 13November 15, 2021 11:09 PM

It would be more interesting if he posed as an accountant.

by Anonymousreply 14November 15, 2021 11:10 PM

I tire of his pandering.

But I love the Mary Janes.

by Anonymousreply 15November 15, 2021 11:10 PM

R1 looks like a villainess from the Hunger Games.

by Anonymousreply 16November 15, 2021 11:11 PM
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by Anonymousreply 17November 15, 2021 11:11 PM
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by Anonymousreply 18November 15, 2021 11:12 PM
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by Anonymousreply 19November 15, 2021 11:13 PM

So sick of this charisma-free rat.

by Anonymousreply 20November 15, 2021 11:13 PM
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by Anonymousreply 21November 15, 2021 11:13 PM

The article

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by Anonymousreply 22November 15, 2021 11:14 PM

So dumb.

But if it will aid in Porter’s head exploding, I’m all for it.

by Anonymousreply 23November 15, 2021 11:17 PM

[quote] He really looks like a low class British bar tender - let's say a Scouser - done up in cheap drag by his teenage sister with access to the college drama department's costumes. He isn't some ethereal, androgynous beauty with a great artistic eye finally "becoming human".

It's the male marketing equivalent of Kim Kardashian as Marilyn Monroe. This is a goddamn hoot.

by Anonymousreply 24November 15, 2021 11:18 PM

I find this insulting to women because it comes off like they are mocking women, oh look at me see how much better I look in womenswear than a real woman. It’s totally insincere and lacking substance.

by Anonymousreply 25November 15, 2021 11:25 PM

In summary: Fuck you Billy Porter

by Anonymousreply 26November 15, 2021 11:25 PM

He's beyond average, teen bitches really go wet for this pug faced greasy rat? Sad.

by Anonymousreply 27November 15, 2021 11:28 PM

Completely straight Harry Styles appropriating trans and queer culture again.

by Anonymousreply 28November 15, 2021 11:29 PM

[quote]Fuck you Billy Porter

Nah. Billy won. Best for him to not even comment now.

[quote]Completely straight Harry Styles appropriating trans and queer culture again.

Love how you call trans “trans” and gays “queers”.

by Anonymousreply 29November 15, 2021 11:44 PM

I wouldn't take it for granted that he's straight. Whatever his sexuality, he's dreadfully obvious.

by Anonymousreply 30November 15, 2021 11:46 PM

He’s straight.

by Anonymousreply 31November 15, 2021 11:47 PM

Dressing up as Dorothy to sing "Over the Rainbow"? That's a little too on the nose for him to be straight.

by Anonymousreply 32November 15, 2021 11:48 PM

I think he desires something fluid...

because he's unbelievably thirsty.

by Anonymousreply 33November 15, 2021 11:49 PM

[quote]Dressing up as Dorothy to sing "Over the Rainbow"? That's a little too on the nose for him to be straight

You think these are his ideas?

Enough. Please. Thank you.

by Anonymousreply 34November 16, 2021 12:07 AM

It's only a matter of time before macho he-men are back in style. I remember when Alan Alda was the guy that all the women wanted because he was sensitive and respected women. That lasted for a few years and then super macho men became all the rage, like Stallone and Clint Eastwood.

It's only a matter of time before we see a similar cultural swing.

by Anonymousreply 35November 16, 2021 12:09 AM

[Quote] You think these are his ideas?

Why wouldn't they be?

by Anonymousreply 36November 16, 2021 12:12 AM

He looks silly and obnoxious. This pop tart makes Timothy Chalamay seem like a cool, down to earth guy by comparison.

by Anonymousreply 37November 16, 2021 12:15 AM

[quote]Why wouldn't they be?

Miss?

by Anonymousreply 38November 16, 2021 12:19 AM

[Quote] Miss?

Excuse me?

by Anonymousreply 39November 16, 2021 12:20 AM

R12 you been funny. Nothing straight about cross dresser Harry styles. I am waiting for him to identify as a woman. His transitioning will be fully complete.

by Anonymousreply 40November 16, 2021 12:28 AM

Harry only does this for the cameras.

by Anonymousreply 41November 16, 2021 12:30 AM

Yes and when not on camera it’s Polo hoodies and cargo shorts with sandals.

by Anonymousreply 42November 16, 2021 12:34 AM

OP hasn’t had an original thought since 1982

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by Anonymousreply 43November 16, 2021 12:38 AM

Harry IS beauty

by Anonymousreply 44November 16, 2021 12:39 AM

r28 he has to pander to the 15 year old 'neurodivergent NB transmasc, but also femboy, gender fluid, pansexual' (straight girls who want attention) who make up 90% of his fan base. And im only slightly exaggerating.

r40 He would still be a straight man. Most crossdressers and current transwomen ARE straight men. They just have a peculiar sexual fetish..........

by Anonymousreply 45November 16, 2021 12:40 AM

He sells out stadiums and arenas.

by Anonymousreply 46November 16, 2021 12:41 AM

r46 populated by 13-30 year old females. Not hating, but he has a specific audience base. And they are heavily invested both in time, energy and money. Its the same for the likes of Taylor Swift or Kpop. Kpop videos absolutely SMASH all records in terms of views and streams - but its all done by a relatively small section of society that is obsessed with them. Harry is the same.

by Anonymousreply 47November 16, 2021 12:45 AM

[quote]current transwomen ARE straight men.

Not true. They are gay men.

by Anonymousreply 48November 16, 2021 12:48 AM

Hsi body is insane. Broad shoulders, tiny waist, thick long legs with shapely calves.

by Anonymousreply 49November 16, 2021 12:50 AM

'he honestly looks like he smells bad and needs a good bath.......'

JESUS CHRIST WILL YOU KLAN GRANNY CUNTS FUCK OFF OUT OF HERE! SICK OF YOU FUSSY FRAIL FRAUS BEING TRIGGERED BY TATOOS AND FACIAL HAIR.

by Anonymousreply 50November 16, 2021 12:52 AM

R45 any male celeb that beards with Taylor swift isn't straight. You are bending yourself into a pretzel to explain away his genuine queerness. You are in denial or trolling with your Harry is straight comments.

by Anonymousreply 51November 16, 2021 12:53 AM

He actually looks hideous

by Anonymousreply 52November 16, 2021 12:54 AM

[quote]genuine queerness

Fuck you.

by Anonymousreply 53November 16, 2021 12:55 AM

Harry is bisexual in the same way Jagger and Bowie were. He has sex with men but all his serious relationships are with women. Like them, he'll marry a woman and have children with her.

by Anonymousreply 54November 16, 2021 12:57 AM

Bisexual doesn't mean equal interest in both sexes.

by Anonymousreply 55November 16, 2021 1:00 AM

R53 you are a moron. I could get you are one of his fangurls in denial. You attack anyone who does not agree with your imaginary straightness of harry. R54 he will be getting dick on the side if he marries a woman.

by Anonymousreply 56November 16, 2021 1:01 AM

[quote]Jagger and Bowie were

And Elton? And he wasn’t and neither were they. Elton was a self-loathing gay man, and Jagger and Bowie were bored straight men.

by Anonymousreply 57November 16, 2021 1:01 AM

It’s sad how Datalounge embraces “queer”. I thought this site was better than that.

by Anonymousreply 58November 16, 2021 1:02 AM

I don't think Elton was all that self loathing. He had a gay ol' time back then.

by Anonymousreply 59November 16, 2021 1:02 AM

He was INCREDIBLY self-loathing. STILL IS.

by Anonymousreply 60November 16, 2021 1:03 AM

R57 keep telling yourself bowie was a bored straight man just to deny the fact that bisexuality is real among men. I do believe he was a real bisexual man.

by Anonymousreply 61November 16, 2021 1:04 AM

r60

And your belief is based on what?

by Anonymousreply 62November 16, 2021 1:05 AM

R57 is that lunatic MAGA Klan Granny who doesn't believe gay men exist.

by Anonymousreply 63November 16, 2021 1:05 AM

He's probably a Harrysexualist and likes to have sex with whoever fawns and adores Harry the most, frequently defaulting to Harry's right hand and best lit bathroom mirror.

by Anonymousreply 64November 16, 2021 1:14 AM

He doesn't look Amurkan. This is increasingly a good thing.

by Anonymousreply 65November 16, 2021 12:05 PM

sorry, he really does look like he smells bad and needs a bath........and about FOUR washings of his hair with a strong, grease removing shampoo like PRELL.

by Anonymousreply 66November 16, 2021 2:32 PM

He has no choice but to continue with this thing now...otherwise it'll look like it was just a phase.

I don't find him attractive at all.

by Anonymousreply 67November 16, 2021 2:43 PM

A friend of mine took her kids to his concert recently. She said he was constantly doing very "feminine" things on stage. And the crowd of girls (and old women) ate it up!

by Anonymousreply 68November 16, 2021 2:47 PM

R68 no.

by Anonymousreply 69November 16, 2021 2:51 PM

Sudeikis probably isn’t overjoyed, either.

by Anonymousreply 70November 16, 2021 2:53 PM

If only posters from Sunshine Sachs could be blocked from DL...

by Anonymousreply 71November 16, 2021 2:54 PM

You don’t sell out MSG 6 nights in a row and only have female fans… hate him all you want, it’s not true.

by Anonymousreply 72November 16, 2021 2:55 PM

Act or not, I actually don't mind this. As a naturally effeminate-acting and androgynous-looking gay man, I'm all for the boundaries being blurred a little. Hopefully, it'll bring a little more acceptance to those of us who have never quite fitted in.

by Anonymousreply 73November 16, 2021 3:01 PM

Straight man wearing a dress thinking he is soooo edgy. He's probably calling himself "queer" while he's only ever been with and ever will be with women.

by Anonymousreply 74November 16, 2021 4:59 PM

Sadly, I don't think it will. His fans giggle but there remains an element of "But, seriously... HE LOVES WOMEN (ONLY)." Little gay boys aren't having an easier time because of him.

by Anonymousreply 75November 16, 2021 5:09 PM

I bet he had a blast doing that spread.

by Anonymousreply 76November 16, 2021 5:13 PM

If they ever did a live action movie of my house plants, green dress Harry Styles can play my cactus.

by Anonymousreply 77November 16, 2021 5:16 PM

He's run cross dressing into the ground. They look like costumes, not fashion. He looks bored, strung out, pimply and sexless. Heroin chic without the chic.

by Anonymousreply 78November 16, 2021 5:19 PM

“I tire of his pandering.”

I have some giant 63-inch, off-road tires you can use to roll over him.

by Anonymousreply 79November 16, 2021 5:20 PM

R78, too fat for heroin chic.

by Anonymousreply 80November 16, 2021 11:06 PM

Because the model is not the one who decides on the editorial, r36. The ideas are those of the editor, the stylist and the photographer, often with input from the fashion brand. In this case definitely with input from Alessandro Michele, designer of the disgusting new Gucci.

You think Harry comes up with any of this shit? Even his regular clothing choices are actually those of his stylist, Harry Lambert. All Harry S does is put the clothes on and stand there with a dumb expression on his face, maybe move his arms and legs a bit.

by Anonymousreply 81November 17, 2021 12:43 AM

I wonder if he has a full bush. I’d sure like to that. And low hangers would be a bonus. Low hangers filled with spunk ready to blast.

by Anonymousreply 82November 17, 2021 12:47 AM

If you want to understand Harry Styles' style, read this interview with his stylist, Harry Lambert. Harry is literally just a mannequin for other people's ideas, and he doesn't even do that well.

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by Anonymousreply 83November 17, 2021 12:49 AM

'If only posters from Sunshine Sachs could be blocked from DL...'

WHY ARE YOU SO FUCKING OBSESSED WITH PR AND PR AGENCIES? STUPID WELP TROLL.

by Anonymousreply 84November 17, 2021 1:26 AM

BTS were at Harry's concert last night. They're all in love with him.

by Anonymousreply 85November 21, 2021 1:23 AM

The r1 outfit is something Linda Dano would've worn in the 80s.

by Anonymousreply 86November 21, 2021 1:27 AM

Everyone loves Harry

by Anonymousreply 87November 21, 2021 1:27 AM

Harry, tell me you're gay without saying you're gay.

by Anonymousreply 88November 21, 2021 1:31 AM

He's trying way too hard.

by Anonymousreply 89November 21, 2021 1:44 AM

He looks bored.

by Anonymousreply 90November 21, 2021 1:45 AM

If his voice was any good he wouldn't need a bunch of outfits to get attention.

by Anonymousreply 91November 21, 2021 1:46 AM

R89 Exactly. He needs to focus on his music and acting rather than this crap.

by Anonymousreply 92November 21, 2021 1:48 AM

I guess I don't understand all this nonbinary crap. I think it's just a safe, vague or noncommittal way to say you're gay or bisexual.

When you're 22, you can be nonbinary. By the time you're 35-40, you're gay.

by Anonymousreply 93November 21, 2021 1:51 AM

It’s a way to get attention. Has nothing to do with actual sex.

by Anonymousreply 94November 21, 2021 1:53 AM

R94 sure harry is straight troll.

by Anonymousreply 95November 21, 2021 8:52 AM

[quote] "So sick of this charisma-free rat."

Same. If I never hear his name again, it will be too soon. BUT...if this pisses off supreme attention whore Billy Porter, I will be amused.

by Anonymousreply 96November 21, 2021 9:33 AM

Come out already, Harry. Olivia Wilde will look like an absolute fool. Who really believed their relationship was real versus a stunt to promote her damn movie.

by Anonymousreply 97November 21, 2021 9:45 AM

[quote] "The [R1] outfit is something Linda Dano would've worn in the 80s"

I LIVED for Felicia Gallant's wardrobe, R86 (especially during the times Cecile wasn't being featured in a plotline...because she was my other favorite)!

by Anonymousreply 98November 21, 2021 9:47 AM

Why do people think Harry is gay just because his stylist and management dress him up in this crap to make him seem edgy and cool and therefore create a Bowie-type image for him, because Harry can't do that with his actual shit music and he lacks the true artistry of Bowie, from music to ideas to art to style?

by Anonymousreply 99November 21, 2021 12:11 PM

He's not gay. He's "quee" which includes straight people now, and nonbinary, which is part of the trans umbrella.

And trans can't really complain about him since he is just taking advantage of the gender fluid nonsense their movement pushes. Sorry that some of them are grumbling about him stealing the spotlight from "real" trans.

by Anonymousreply 100November 21, 2021 12:18 PM

^ *queer, not quee

by Anonymousreply 101November 21, 2021 12:18 PM

No! I like "quee"- it's a portmanteau of "queer" and "twee", and it perfectly describes this marketing sleight of hand.

by Anonymousreply 102November 21, 2021 12:43 PM

Harry's message to the US.

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by Anonymousreply 103November 21, 2021 1:18 PM

R102 Yes, it has that bit of fakery and pretension that fits this.

Hilarious scenario: Shawn Mendes gets caught sucking Harry's cock.

by Anonymousreply 104November 21, 2021 1:19 PM

"I find this insulting to women because it comes off like they are mocking women, oh look at me see how much better I look in womenswear than a real woman. It’s totally insincere and lacking substance."

and this?

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by Anonymousreply 105November 21, 2021 1:21 PM

I like 'quee' too. It also sounds like 'squee', the sound fangirls make as they gush over their faves.

by Anonymousreply 106November 21, 2021 2:45 PM

Olivia Wilde and Harry together is not good PR. The relationship is real. It will probably be brief, so take heart.

by Anonymousreply 107November 21, 2021 4:35 PM

R107 so was his relationship with Taylor swift. Wink.

by Anonymousreply 108November 21, 2021 4:54 PM

Waving a Pride flag is illegal in Singapore, but Harry does it anyway.

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by Anonymousreply 109November 21, 2021 5:02 PM

Reminds me, I have to stop at KFC for some legs.

by Anonymousreply 110November 21, 2021 5:06 PM

R109 he singlehandedly solved bigotry with that!

by Anonymousreply 111November 21, 2021 5:11 PM

[quote] It's the male marketing equivalent of Kim Kardashian as Marilyn Monroe.

But Kim really was a pretty girl before she started in with the fillers.

by Anonymousreply 112November 21, 2021 5:24 PM

[QUOTE] Olivia Wilde and Harry together is not good PR. The relationship is real. It will probably be brief, so take heart.

They're already closing in on 13 months. She brought her kids to two of his concerts.

by Anonymousreply 113November 22, 2021 6:44 AM

is he a transvestite?

by Anonymousreply 114November 22, 2021 10:03 AM

Harry looks hot and fabulous! I hope that insufferable fart sniffing angry chihuahua Miss Billy Porter has a meltdown the moment he sees these photos.

by Anonymousreply 115November 22, 2021 10:15 AM

Yikes, did not realize Harry was that inked up.

by Anonymousreply 116November 22, 2021 2:47 PM

Quote] They're already closing in on 13 months. She brought her kids to two of his concerts.

Ha ha ha ha ha ha.

by Anonymousreply 117November 22, 2021 2:48 PM

God, what a scam. Hilarious.

by Anonymousreply 118November 22, 2021 2:54 PM

I suspect that Harry does not share Shawn's terror of the vag.

by Anonymousreply 119November 22, 2021 3:01 PM

He and Olivia Wilde are real enough for now, as someone else sad, the PR is hardly good for the movie with all the cheating involved and breaking up with the father of her kids. Even now her reputation suffers, because Jason is seen more often with the kids despite working on Ted Lasso and getting critical acclaim for that and Olivia on the other hand is mostly seen travelling after her younger pop star boyfriend.

I honestly didn't expect them to last as long as they do, I'd have given them half a year. So that's surprising, but I still don't think they'll get married and reproduce. But who knows...? Maybe they will marry and adopt 5 orphans from different continents and give them non-binary names or something similar.

by Anonymousreply 120November 23, 2021 12:44 AM

[Quote] and adopt 5 orphans from different continents

I can quite easily see Styles in Josephine Baker drag.

by Anonymousreply 121November 23, 2021 12:48 AM

When is the movie where he plays a gay/bisexual policeman going to be released?

by Anonymousreply 122November 23, 2021 12:48 AM

It's in post production now.

by Anonymousreply 123December 17, 2021 9:05 AM

[quote]He looks so hot

He looks like Maude Findley

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by Anonymousreply 124December 17, 2021 9:26 AM

Just a quick question, but if Harry is bisexual why doesn't he say so? He called his sexuality funsexual. I believe he is open minded absolutely. But I think being with another man a few times doesn't mean you are bisexual either. I like his music. It's good. But do I believe he is actually bisexual or gay? No.

by Anonymousreply 125December 17, 2021 9:28 AM

All those synthetic fabrics and the nylons he's always wearing...

I wonder if he gets yeast infections down there...

by Anonymousreply 126December 17, 2021 9:29 AM

[quote]I can quite easily see Styles in Josephine Baker drag.

So blackface?

by Anonymousreply 127December 17, 2021 9:30 AM

R73 Nice to read your open minded remarks. I agree with your take, and don't get all the criticism and hate toward him.

It seems rather silly for some to argue only a gay man can wear womens' clothes legitimately. I'm all for people pushing boundaries of this sort, and they're just having fun really. I don't even care if he's not gay or bi, he just seems cool to me like so many musicians from the past. Cool costume-like attire was once de rigueur with musicians. It's no wonder he has such an admiration for Fleetwood Mac.

It's cool to be different, and who cares if he's also doing it for "the attention", or doing it for the money. Those two reasons sure seem good enough to do much worse in this world. I don't see the harm here, when SO many pissy posters claim he's "pushing an agenda" or somehow now part of the "Trans Umbrella"... such rubbish statements make me laugh.

Fly your freak flags people; follow your bliss! Conformity is weak, and utterly uninspiring to me.

by Anonymousreply 128December 17, 2021 12:04 PM

Looks like a college hipster who lost several drunken bets.

by Anonymousreply 129December 23, 2021 7:47 AM

at the very least he is bi, had torrid affair with member of his boy band.

by Anonymousreply 130December 23, 2021 8:16 AM

Attention Queen.

by Anonymousreply 131December 23, 2021 8:18 AM

Lover of Andy Cohen.

by Anonymousreply 132December 23, 2021 3:37 PM

That's news to me!

by Anonymousreply 133December 23, 2021 3:38 PM

[QUOTE] at the very least he is bi, had torrid affair with member of his boy band.

Dumbass Larrie. You think he fucked the walking cigarette Ratlinson?

by Anonymousreply 134December 24, 2021 12:48 AM

R134 I always thought he was doing Niall. Maybe he's a chubby chaser now?

by Anonymousreply 135December 24, 2021 2:32 AM

Styles looks dirty, greasy and ridiculous. And Billy Porter is apoplectic.

by Anonymousreply 136December 24, 2021 2:57 AM

Olivia Wilde gave up Jason Sudekis for that?

by Anonymousreply 137December 24, 2021 2:58 AM

Sudekis is serving Old Man now.

by Anonymousreply 138December 24, 2021 3:06 AM

Fuck, he’s ugly.

by Anonymousreply 139December 24, 2021 3:11 AM

OP, I'm totally on board with this. Caitlyn Jenner could learn a thing or two.

by Anonymousreply 140December 24, 2021 3:17 AM

R136 Yes and who cares?

by Anonymousreply 141December 24, 2021 3:17 AM

He’s pretty desperate for attention it seems. Dressing up like Stefoknee and posing.

by Anonymousreply 142December 24, 2021 3:22 AM

It's not his tats and facial hair that bother so many, he always looks in need of a good long bath AND a shower.

This man looks as if he dips himself in a vat of oil. He NEVER looks clean and that has NOTHING to do with having tats and facial hair. Even on his SNL appearance, he looked dirty and greasy.

He's not even facially attractive, I don't understand why so many people find this ugly man "hot".

Standards have sure dropped!

by Anonymousreply 143December 24, 2021 3:24 AM

Oh, please. Mick Jagger was ugly.

by Anonymousreply 144December 24, 2021 3:27 AM

Agree r143 he looks homeless like Johnny Depp

by Anonymousreply 145December 24, 2021 3:28 AM

R144, you are absolutely right. Mick Jagger was putrid. He dressed like a girl too, to detract from how fucking ugly he was. So does this one.

by Anonymousreply 146December 24, 2021 6:14 AM

He really does look grimy and unclean.

by Anonymousreply 147December 24, 2021 6:20 AM

Mick was actually hot but only for a brief 5 seconds.

by Anonymousreply 148December 24, 2021 6:24 AM

F and F Westender's posts - he's a notorious Klan Granny.

by Anonymousreply 149December 24, 2021 8:05 AM

Mick Jagger had amazing talent and creative genius as well as raw sexiness, r144. Harry Styles has none of that.

by Anonymousreply 150December 24, 2021 1:40 PM

Styles is no Bowie, whether we are talking talent, style, creativity, sexuality, and so on. That said, so what? It certainly looks rather desperate and flailing to me, but I'm not a fan of his anyway. The one thing I would hope is that it's his choice to be doing this stuff, and that he has people near him who are honest enough to tell him when he looks like a fool.

Beyond that, Styles has more success and talent that I (or the huge majority of DL posters) will ever have.

I hope he gets a clue, but otherwise I wish him well.

by Anonymousreply 151December 24, 2021 4:11 PM

[quote]and that he has people near him who are honest enough to tell him when he looks like a fool

I mean, these photos alone proves that's not the case.

Also, what talent does he have exactly?

by Anonymousreply 152December 24, 2021 4:20 PM

R152 The ability to sing in front of large crowds without getting booed, for one.

Hands up, everyone on DL who can do that?

by Anonymousreply 153December 24, 2021 5:03 PM

To R152, He's a Faggot, that is a talent.

by Anonymousreply 154December 24, 2021 5:16 PM

R153 What does that even mean? Having fangirls is a talent?

by Anonymousreply 155December 24, 2021 5:16 PM

Like the old saying "lipstick on a pig," here we've got pantyhose on a frog.

by Anonymousreply 156December 24, 2021 5:22 PM

R155 Exactly, one that led to fame and wealth, in his case. He is, by definition, a successful artist.

by Anonymousreply 157December 24, 2021 5:27 PM

R157 In which case the real one with the talent is Simon Cowell who marketed him in the first place. Sure he's successful, but an artist? Ha.

by Anonymousreply 158December 24, 2021 5:55 PM

R158 If you don't like his work, just say that, and perhaps realize that your opinion doesn't necessarily equal objective fact.

by Anonymousreply 159December 24, 2021 6:29 PM

His music really is shot. I don’t see how people like he and Justin Bieber are seen as legitimate artists and not recognized for the garbage pop they are.

by Anonymousreply 160December 24, 2021 6:41 PM

I don’t get why Billy Porter is making a big deal about a so called “straight” man wearing women’s clothes. I can only hope that our gender norms become less rigid so all men can feel safe to wear whatever they want—gay or straight. It shouldn’t matter. I’m sick of rigid gender roles that make it so that men and women can’t feel okay wearing whatever they feel like without needing a special label for nonconforming in fashion. It’s called personal preference!

by Anonymousreply 161December 24, 2021 6:51 PM

R159 Except you're the one treating your opinion as fact. All I've done is ask what talent he's meant to have, and all you've been able to provide is that he draws a crowd. Problem with that is it simply doesn't take talent, but clever marketing.

Does he have a great singing voice? No. Does he play instruments better than average? No. Is he a great dancer? No. A great songwriter? No. And you can't even disagree with me on any of those, because if you actually thought differently you would've already offered one up as proof of his alleged talent.

Actually you know what, I'll tell you what talent he does have - networking. He sure as hell made the right connections somehow. Doesn't make him an artist though, no matter how many hideous outfits he wears.

by Anonymousreply 162December 24, 2021 7:26 PM

I don't think Styles will have any longevity in the music business.

by Anonymousreply 163December 24, 2021 7:51 PM

This is attractive?

Plus, he looks much older than 27.

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by Anonymousreply 164December 24, 2021 9:53 PM

[QUOTE] I don't think Styles will have any longevity in the music business.

He's already been around and mega successful for 11 years, dummy.

by Anonymousreply 165December 24, 2021 11:38 PM

Styles is one of the few male artists who sings in a baritone rather than a high pitched tenor like the Weeknd, Usher, Chris Brown, Zayn etc. His voice has an attractive, sexy depth and texture to it. He's a decent songwriter, crafting memorable lines like 'strawberry lipstick state of mind.' He is considered exceptionally attractive in the industry or he wouldn't have been cast as the seductive Starfox.

R164 has been on all the Harry threads for years, growing more and more angry and resentful as he becomes more and more successful and her favourite, abusive junkie Zayn, sinks to the bottom. She will swear that it's only Harry's team that makes him successful, ignoring the other Azoff clients like Megan Trainor with dead careers.

by Anonymousreply 166December 24, 2021 11:45 PM

R162 Try harder. He's an artist who is objectively successful - that's his talent.

by Anonymousreply 167December 24, 2021 11:56 PM

r165 he likely won't be around for many more years

by Anonymousreply 168December 25, 2021 12:33 AM

It's weird. Sometimes he looks attractive and sometimes he doesn't.

by Anonymousreply 169December 25, 2021 3:57 AM

R166 Is Styles really a baritone? Like Dave Gahan from Depeche Mode who can hit deep, low notes? I find it hard to believe, but I haven’t heard a lot of Harry’s songs other than Sign of the Times and Watermelon Sugar or whatever that newer one is called.

by Anonymousreply 170December 25, 2021 4:50 AM

R170 Isn't that the guy from Depeche Mode?

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by Anonymousreply 171December 25, 2021 4:57 AM

He looks like shit. Sorry but not sorry. So so land tired of the woke culture. HE LOOKS LIKE TURD 💩

by Anonymousreply 172December 25, 2021 5:04 AM

R172 Same. His looks are average at best, and he comes across like he doesn't particularly care how he looks.

by Anonymousreply 173December 25, 2021 5:51 AM

They keep dressing Harry up in quirky, edgy clothing, but he himself is basic and bland and just can't pull it off. But, the tweens and early teens, who are his main fanbase and don't know anything, think he's original and quirky. They'll move on though and there will be someone else to entertain the new generation of tweens.

by Anonymousreply 174December 25, 2021 11:35 AM

[quote][R164] has been on all the Harry threads for years, growing more and more angry and resentful as he becomes more and more successful and her favourite, abusive junkie Zayn, sinks to the bottom. She will swear that it's only Harry's team that makes him successful, ignoring the other Azoff clients like Megan Trainor with dead careers.

Not sure who you think I am, I've posted a few times in THIS thread, but otherwise, I couldn't give a flying fuck about this ugly dirty looking 'singer'. I haven't been in many other Harry Styles threads. It's also a fact that DL's system of detecting who-is-posting-where here is completely off.

Who the fuck is Azoff? I haven't a clue.

I also cannot stand Zayn and his evil-eyed airhead GF Gigi 'the model'. However, Zayn is a million times more facially attractive than this pig-nosed troll Harry. Their music is not my cup of tea.

Its obvious Harry now appeals to a new generation of tweens and teens and possibly his original fanbase, people in their 20s, have remained loyal and have stuck around for his solo career. As far as older music fans being interested, that's highly doubtful. I work in the music biz, I know what I'm talking about.

There aren't many people in their 30s, 40s & 50s who listen to his music. If these people work in the music business they are certainly aware of who Harry Styles is, but they sure don't listen to his music.

Now kindly, FUCK OFF! Stop accusing people of being other posters.

by Anonymousreply 175December 25, 2021 11:53 AM

He is not an artist. He’s a fraud.

by Anonymousreply 176December 25, 2021 12:17 PM

[QUOTE] work in the music biz, I know what I'm talking about.

Sure you do, Qtard.

by Anonymousreply 177December 27, 2021 6:00 AM

[quote]'strawberry lipstick state of mind.'

That's a memorable lyric? WTF does it even mean?

Damn, is the general public gullible.

by Anonymousreply 178December 27, 2021 6:11 AM

He's a flamboyant clown.

by Anonymousreply 179December 27, 2021 6:16 AM

One MeToo fuck up, and he'll be done.

by Anonymousreply 180December 27, 2021 6:18 AM

He's not flamboyant r179, he's basic and average. He's dressed up by his "team" to look flamboyant.

by Anonymousreply 181December 27, 2021 9:59 AM

R181 It's what I call "expensive cheap" - pricey, but cheap-looking, like he's been dumpster diving or something.

by Anonymousreply 182December 27, 2021 11:41 AM

I'll leave this here for those saying Bowie was never bi.

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by Anonymousreply 183December 27, 2021 3:10 PM

I thought he looked familiar. Reg Varney from the dreadful 70s UK comedy On The Buses. Could be his grandfather.

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by Anonymousreply 184December 27, 2021 3:40 PM

I never hear anyone talk about him in real life. As opposed to The Weeknd, Drake, Bieber, Ariana or Taylor Swift. His fanbase must be more niche. The gay media is no longer "gay" if they're promoting a teen idol for straight girls who isn't even hot. His first solo album was pretty good, concise and minimalist while the second was overproduced and flashy with childish lyrics.

by Anonymousreply 185December 27, 2021 3:47 PM

[quote]I thought he looked familiar. Reg Varney from the dreadful 70s UK comedy On The Buses. Could be his grandfather.

That's hilarious! This Styles fellow is very common looking. Another reason I don't understand the constant drooling over this man. Most successful people have these attributes and in this order: talent, memorable songs, charisma, charm and good looks.

Sometimes a homely musician becomes very popular, mostly because they have immense talent and memorable songs.

Outside of his former boy band popularity, I'm not sure why Styles is popular. He really does seem as if he tries way too hard, it's as if the image and artifice are substituting for actual talent, looks and charisma. The same can be said of Madonna, she was never much of a singer, she ripped off others imagery and didn't write most of her songs.

by Anonymousreply 186December 27, 2021 4:02 PM

He's pretty bland and seems vapid. I read some interview with him from Rolling Stone. He clearly isn't in charge of his sound or choice of fashion style. He has a good team that studied his fanbase and are good at social media. He's good at following orders. Not different from Beyoncé, Justin Bieber or Taylor Swift.

by Anonymousreply 187December 27, 2021 4:33 PM

I can smell these pictures.

by Anonymousreply 188December 27, 2021 4:54 PM

This is what Gen Z thinks a sexy "man"? Tragic.

by Anonymousreply 189December 27, 2021 4:59 PM

I don't think he's a sex symbol to Gen Z. Maybe to some but not all. There's a million hot guys on TikTok and IG with followers. Way more options to choose from. I don't think classic sex symbols exist anymore.

by Anonymousreply 190December 27, 2021 6:01 PM

There are scads of homely looking musicians, not so much on the female end anymore. Janis Ian would never make it today.

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by Anonymousreply 191December 29, 2021 3:58 PM

If Rande doesn’t like what Harry is wearing, he takes it off….

by Anonymousreply 192December 29, 2021 4:00 PM

He sure can sing. I loved his rendition of Sledgehammer.

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by Anonymousreply 193December 29, 2021 4:32 PM

There is no "rendition", r193, it's an exact same copy of the original. Styles's voice is unremarkable and autotuned.

by Anonymousreply 194December 29, 2021 6:22 PM

R194 The dancing chicken has more talent.

by Anonymousreply 195December 29, 2021 6:37 PM

R195 that made me actually lol.

R194 is he really using auto tune? Shit! That totally ruins the performance for me. How can you tell?

by Anonymousreply 196December 30, 2021 12:04 AM

His voice isn't autotuned. The music industry adores Styles and thinks he's phenomenally talented, so the opinion of a couple of putrid hags on Datalounge means nothing.

From a recent Pollstar article:

[QUOTE] What Harry Styles’ “Love On Tour” just accomplished is mind-blowing in myriad ways that should give everyone in this industry, as well as every music fan alive, renewed confidence in a spectacular 2022. His 42-date arena tour over three months sold the most tickets in 2021—no easy feat in this most challenging of years.

[QUOTE] Styles, just 27, is a preternaturally talented entertainer, one who long ago transcended the confines of his early One Direction “Hazza” days, releasing two critically acclaimed and commercially successful albums.

[QUOTE] The “Love On Tour” took it to another level. His last album, Fine Line, which came out in December 2019, just before the pandemic, is a chart-topper and one of the most innovative pop /rock albums of the last decade, filled with future classics like the title track, “Watermelon Sugar,” “Golden,” “Adore You” and “Falling,” among others. For good reason, Fine Line was recently included in Rolling Stone’s updated “500 Greatest Albums Of All Time."

[QUOTE] Styles’ ecstatic performances, in which he’s in perpetual motion running miles upon miles circling arenas while singing in his rich and wide-ranging baritone and dancing his ass off – yet never breaking a sweat – is something to behold. And it’s all done in stylish and often feathery outfits few could pull off.

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by Anonymousreply 197December 30, 2021 2:46 AM

The combination of those idiotically girly dresses and his known hygiene issues…he is woefully unattractive.

by Anonymousreply 198December 30, 2021 2:50 AM

[QUOTE] he is woefully unattractive.

You're hilarious. He just got cast to play the best looking, most seductive superhero in the Marvel universe. He's the face of Gucci too and the first male to appear on the cover of Vogue. He got those jobs because he is stunning to look at, not some fug.

by Anonymousreply 199December 30, 2021 3:02 AM

Beauty is subjective. People need to grow up and understand this.

by Anonymousreply 200December 30, 2021 3:12 AM

[quote]Beauty is subjective. People need to grow up and understand this.

That's actually not true, Most people can tell the difference between a classically beautiful human and a person with odd features.

It doesn't matter what race or nationality a person is, when a person has true natural beauty, most people can see it. I'm not talking about quirky looks which seem to pass off as beauty these days. Most of today's fashion models would have never made it in the 1950s and 1960s and especially during the era of the Supermodels.

by Anonymousreply 201December 30, 2021 3:41 AM

The era of the supermodels was the 1980s, not 50s and 60s.

by Anonymousreply 202December 30, 2021 4:00 AM

There are some basic elements such as symmetry and proportion that can be applied to ideas of beauty. Attractiveness is another matter, and is almost entirely subjective.

Personally, I think Harry cleans up ok, but rather unremarkably so. The clothes, the ink, etc, I think are attempts to make himself stand out more.

by Anonymousreply 203December 30, 2021 4:18 AM

R201 but it is true. Beauty is subjective. That’s not debatable. What you find beautiful is an opinion, not a fact.

by Anonymousreply 204December 30, 2021 4:27 AM

I would bathe his greasy ass in Dawn dish detergent then split him wide open.

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by Anonymousreply 205December 30, 2021 4:31 AM

Give him to me, I'll straight him out.

by Anonymousreply 206December 30, 2021 5:44 AM

Harry has a slumpy, granddad body.

by Anonymousreply 207December 30, 2021 7:40 AM

Harry is in superb physical shape - another reason why Marvel chose him to play a superhero.

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by Anonymousreply 208December 30, 2021 8:26 AM

You mean he's not fat and works out, no doubt has a personal trainer, the best nutrition advice and a chef. But, despite all that effort, he still has a slumpy body. Harry has a small role in a Marvel movie as a business decision, because it's believed that the kids like him and to help develop his film career.

by Anonymousreply 209December 30, 2021 9:50 AM

And because the director is a fangirl of his. Literally the main reason. Nothing to do with talent or anything.

I am loving how the fangirl on this thread used him being the "face of Gucci" as some kind of proof he's attractive. Have you seen their collections lately? It's fairly clear anyone with decision-making authority there has zero taste or style.

by Anonymousreply 210December 30, 2021 11:57 AM

Well, to me, he's gross looking. Just because something or someone is popular, it doesn't make them automatically good. Lowest common denominator and all that...and Harry is pretty common.

by Anonymousreply 211December 30, 2021 5:36 PM

[quote]Hsi body is insane. Broad shoulders, tiny waist, thick long legs with shapely calves.

You're blind. He has practically no muscle mass whatsoever and looks as if he'd break if pushed too hard. Plus, he looks utterly ABSURD in those clothes. A B S U R D.

by Anonymousreply 212December 30, 2021 5:41 PM

[quote]His FANS ARE insane. TO THINK THAT ALL OF THIS BULLSHIT IS TRUE - Broad shoulders, tiny waist, thick long legs with shapely calves.

FIXED!

by Anonymousreply 213December 30, 2021 5:51 PM

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by Anonymousreply 214December 30, 2021 6:41 PM

'Harry has a small role in a Marvel movie as a business decision'

You clearly haven't been reading the interviews with Chloe Zhao, Eternals director and other Marvel producers. He's going to have a whole film based around him and appear in many others. You really think he'd have signed up for a 'small role' and been introduced post credits for a 'small role'? Dumb frau - you clearly know nothing about Marvel or about Harry. He's Mr Go Big or Go Home.

by Anonymousreply 215December 30, 2021 8:44 PM

'You're blind. He has practically no muscle mass whatsoever and looks as if he'd break if pushed too hard. ' You just outed yourself as being into those massive veiny bodybuilders that weigh 300 pounds and run to fat as soon as they stop going to the gym. Grotesque men.

by Anonymousreply 216December 30, 2021 8:45 PM

If you're going to like your own posts, at least wait a bit. It getting a W&W within 30 seconds of you posting, especially on a thread moving so slowly, is so transparent

by Anonymousreply 217December 30, 2021 8:46 PM

R212 - here's your ideal guy! Of course Harry looks thin to you.

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by Anonymousreply 218December 30, 2021 8:50 PM

[QUOTE] he still has a slumpy body.

'Slumpy'. Why are there so many fucking fraus on these threads?

by Anonymousreply 219December 31, 2021 6:41 AM

Looks like he lost a fight against someone with a magic marker.

by Anonymousreply 220December 31, 2021 7:29 AM

All this is frau and frau-in-waiting bait. It annoys me that women squeal over this sort of thing and think it's "fabulous" but would die if their partner did it in real life.

by Anonymousreply 221December 31, 2021 11:27 AM

I hear he sucks dick very well.

by Anonymousreply 222December 31, 2021 11:54 AM

He does…

by Anonymousreply 223January 1, 2022 1:45 PM

All the world loves a clown.

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by Anonymousreply 224January 1, 2022 2:05 PM

BOYS N GALS ALL OVER THE WORLD WANNA FUK HIM SO BAD!!! HIM HOT U JEALOUS QUEENS

by Anonymousreply 225January 1, 2022 11:13 PM

Yasss R225

Jealous rancid whores on this thread.

by Anonymousreply 226January 2, 2022 6:46 AM

Harry and Olivia were at James Corden's NYE party and left a joint note for the pianist.

by Anonymousreply 227January 3, 2022 1:24 AM

[quote]Harry and Olivia were at James Corden's NYE party

Proof that he's an asshole

by Anonymousreply 228January 3, 2022 1:38 AM

Harry is headlining Coachella! Get that $10m cheque boy.

by Anonymousreply 229January 13, 2022 5:24 AM

Harry Styles is over-exposed.

He shot his wad too soon.

by Anonymousreply 230January 15, 2022 12:54 PM

R230 I suspect Harry has plenty of wads left.

by Anonymousreply 231January 15, 2022 1:46 PM

Finally saw the Eternals movie yesterday. Have to say Harry looked good for the short amount of time he was on screen during the mid-credits scene.

by Anonymousreply 232January 15, 2022 4:11 PM

He's as straight as ya nan and all this discussion on here is the point of why he is doing this. Maybe we have a chance? Gosh he is sooo edgy and interesting.

by Anonymousreply 233January 15, 2022 8:13 PM

R232 He would have looked better sucking Ikaris' cock.

by Anonymousreply 234January 15, 2022 8:54 PM

[quote]I suspect Harry has plenty of wads left.

He'd better, otherwise we'll throw him off of the cliff too

by Anonymousreply 235January 15, 2022 10:44 PM

COACHELLA BITCH!

by Anonymousreply 236January 16, 2022 7:29 AM

Excellent article in the Guardian calling Harry 'the biggest working rock artist in the world.'

by Anonymousreply 237January 16, 2022 7:32 AM

But did he tattoo a fucking spider on his head?

by Anonymousreply 238January 16, 2022 7:58 AM

[quote] He would have looked better sucking Ikaris' cock.

R234 Excuse me, that's Mr. Gutierrez's job. Thank you.

by Anonymousreply 239January 16, 2022 8:17 AM

So the only way to make this no talent fug “interesting” is to put dresses on it?

by Anonymousreply 240January 16, 2022 8:20 AM

his hole is very desired by all the leading male stars in town...

by Anonymousreply 241January 16, 2022 12:51 PM

All the jealous fucks on here have gone very quiet since he was announced as Coachella headliner.

Meanwhile thug Malik had a kiss and tell in the Sun today - another woman with huge boobs saying they had a seven month affair in 2017 and Zayn told her he hated skinny women like Gigi.

by Anonymousreply 242January 17, 2022 1:24 AM

R239 That's so true, and the young man goes at it with such enthusiasm!

by Anonymousreply 243January 17, 2022 2:59 AM

R241 I'll put him in a dress.

by Anonymousreply 244January 17, 2022 3:00 AM

Styles is still gross, r242.

by Anonymousreply 245January 17, 2022 8:26 AM

Styles is more a clothes whore than clothes horse.

by Anonymousreply 246January 17, 2022 11:26 AM

R245 is banned poster Dex.

by Anonymousreply 247January 19, 2022 5:28 AM

he likes for men/women to work his pussy , common knowledge....its big and floppy and pink. tasty

by Anonymousreply 248January 22, 2022 8:25 AM

Harry just needs to bathe more often.

by Anonymousreply 249January 22, 2022 8:26 AM

Harry just sold out Wembley Stadium (90k) and Old Trafford (75k) in two hours and has added extra dates. His fandom has expanded hugely since 2019.

by Anonymousreply 250January 28, 2022 12:09 AM

It doesn't mean anything, it's just a fluke!

by Anonymousreply 251January 28, 2022 12:26 AM

[quote]Completely straight Harry Styles appropriating trans and queer culture again.

Please. He's about as straight as the Yellow Brick Road.

by Anonymousreply 252January 28, 2022 12:27 AM

In 2022, Harry is the only successful member of 1d.

Zayn - a farmer and a felon

Niall - an alcoholic golfer

Liam - a cocaine addict, alcoholic and NFT obsessive

Louis - plague rat who smokes 60-a-day and thinks he's Liam Gallagher

by Anonymousreply 253January 28, 2022 12:33 AM

R90 He's not the only one.

by Anonymousreply 254January 28, 2022 12:47 AM

R253 I’m shocked when Louis posts on instagram about performing live. How does that man even have a voice left with all of his chainsmoking?

by Anonymousreply 255January 28, 2022 8:39 PM

Was Twiggy not available?

by Anonymousreply 256January 28, 2022 8:42 PM

Everything is so try hard today

by Anonymousreply 257January 28, 2022 9:51 PM

Poor Harry.

by Anonymousreply 258January 28, 2022 10:39 PM

Wherefore art thou rock n roll?

by Anonymousreply 259January 28, 2022 10:56 PM

'I’m shocked when Louis posts on instagram about performing live. How does that man even have a voice left with all of his chainsmoking?'

Louis is an egomaniac who won't admit that he has a weak voice. He has a 70 date world tour lined up starting next week on 1st February with barely any time off between dates. He originally had this tour planned for 2020 and managed two dates. By the second date, he'd lost his voice and was talking/croaking the songs.

Luckily for him covid cancelled the rest of the 2020 tour, but Instead of taking this as a red flag and cutting down on the cigs, he ramped up his habit during the next two years and brought out a documentary that shows him smoking in every scene, including in a voice lesson.

This 2022 tour starts with three consecutive dates in Texas on 2,3 and 4 Feb. HIs voice will very likely be completely gone by the third night so we can expect to see cancellations.

by Anonymousreply 260January 28, 2022 11:36 PM

I find it amazing when discussing members of certain bands who have split up, in this case, a boy band who were not instrumentalists. The drooling fans feel the need to put down other former band members while propping up their idol who has a successful career after leaving the band. It's all so juvenile and absurd.

Why bring up Zayn M in the context of discussing Harry Styles career? It's a known fact Zayn has ongoing drug and mental health issues.

Why compare Zayn with Styles current success? One thing has absolutely nothing to do with the other.

Who cares if Zayn really doesn't care for Gigi? Lots of people don't care for Gigi, she's a manufactured model, there is nothing organic or random about her success. Gigi's success is due to her reality show roots. Have you ever heard her being interviewed, she's dumb as a box of rocks, she's not interesting in the least.

Zayn been a mess for years. Zayn and Gigi have a child together, Zayn will have to deal with Gigi for many years to come. This has zero to due with Harry's career.

by Anonymousreply 261January 30, 2022 9:00 PM

David Bowie's ghost is unimpressed.

by Anonymousreply 262January 30, 2022 9:28 PM

How about this r261…ALL OF THEM SUCK!

by Anonymousreply 263January 30, 2022 11:29 PM

R261, Zayn likes himself some plus sized pussy these days. Gigi can fuck off with her scrawny body.

by Anonymousreply 264January 30, 2022 11:35 PM

[quote]How about this [R261]…ALL OF THEM SUCK!

Listen you imbecile, I never mentioned I was a fan of Harry or Zayn, however, I do work in the music biz, I certainly know how ALL this works. It's all about fandom and hype, lots of nonsense goes on to get the drooling fans interested. Very little of this has to do with the actual MUSIC content. Remember, this thread is about Harry Style's clothing!

Hype and artifice sell. For quite a long time now, music has taken a backseat to a music performer's presentation and image. Madonna has always been a great example of image and lavish stage productions being more important than the actual music.

Now run along.....

by Anonymousreply 265January 30, 2022 11:47 PM

I KNEW I left this somewhere.

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by Anonymousreply 266January 30, 2022 11:54 PM

But Madonna's music is actually excellent, r265, and she has a back catalogue to be proud of and which will keep her relevant long after Harry Styles has disappeared from memory. Madonna's image and style were in fact entwined with her music and her cultural significance, as a rebellious and strong woman in the 80s and 90s and also in response to the changes in her life, in a similar way to how Bowie's image was always an extension of his music and part of his whole artistic contribution. Styles doesn't have any of that - neither the music, the image or the contribution to the cultural and social conversation. He is completely manufactured.

by Anonymousreply 267January 31, 2022 9:28 AM

I'm not a Harry Styes fan, but, c'mon, Madonna isn't completely manufactured? Surely you jest. I'd hardly call her music excellent.

Madonna's entire image is about ripping off fashion/style icons, acting icons and others, she hasn't one original idea in her head.

Madonna succeeded at marketing her minimal talent. That's where he real talent lies, marketing. Madonna also knew how to pick excellent musicians, dancers and songwriters. Again, she was great at marketing and figuring out trends. MTV and Madonna ruined pop music.

Madonna cannot actually sing. One review I always remember, "Madonna sounds like Minnie Mouse on helium."

by Anonymousreply 268January 31, 2022 10:28 AM

[quote] I'd hardly call her music excellent.

Music critics would disagree with you.

by Anonymousreply 269January 31, 2022 11:01 PM

[quote]Music critics would disagree with you.

LOTS of music critics are failed musicians, you do realize that? Probably not.

WTF is a music critic's criteria and experience to critique music? The fans are the people making popular musicians rich and famous, they buy the music and see the performers concerts.

Fans don't care if the music is crap, they enjoy a performer's output, then they buy it.

I've yet to find one fan who was swayed by a critic's opinion about the musicians they enjoy.

With teens and young people, as far as their music choices, it's more about peer pressure than what a critic's opinion is.

by Anonymousreply 270February 1, 2022 10:45 AM

R262,

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