Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: The Music of the Islands
Where have I been? Why has The Lava Lizard fallen dormant? Well, the time for that answer is not now but I will say this: When I spring back into action, this site will be better than ever. If you don’t believe me, let this special episode of Trini Trent TV be a preview! During
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: Nicki Minaj, Beyonce & Pop Culture Feminism
Trini Trini TV is finally back in action of months on hiatus and we have a lot to discuss! kicking things off with a bang, I am challenging the ideas of feminism presented in the media by Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and all the other women who blatantly sell sex. By now, if you are among
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: 2014 MTV VMA Backlash
The 2014 MTV VMA aired last evening and while many people celebrated the artists who rocked the stage, social media was set ablaze during some of the most controversial performances of the night. From Nicki Minaj’s ensemble to Beyonce dancing on a stripper pole for Blue Ivy, the latest Trini Trent TV episode addresses it
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: White Privilege – Mike Brown to Iggy Azalea
The topic of white privilege is often avoided by the American media but following the events resulting from Mike Brown’s death in Ferguson, people have been forced to address the issue. However, as I point out in the latest episode of Trini Trent TV, this problem extends to the wider society, including the entertainment industry. Does
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: The End of Mariah Carey’s Career
Mariah Carey’s career is on the decline. Scratch that. Mariah Carey’s career is at an all-time low and seemingly at an end and Trini Trent TV is opening the conversation to find out can she do to salvage the situation. “Mariah is a hasbeen…Mariah can’t sing anymore…Ariana Grande has replaced her…” Those are just a
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: Who is the Greatest Entertainer?
By now, most of you have seen Beyonce and Jay-Z’s On the Run special on HBO, and read the many claims across the web that the former is the greatest entertainer in the world. Yet, is she really the holder of the title? Janet Jackson, Prince and Madonna are all very much alive but Jay-Z,
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: Gay Men in Hip-Hop & Dancehall
Fly Young Red made waves with viral hit “Throw that Boy Pussy” and forced people to address the possibility of welcoming gay men into mainstream Hip-Hop culture. Yet, there is still resistance to such change, so Trini Trent TV is here to tackle the topic head on. Rappers are now wearing skirts, leggings and cropped
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: Dear Tamar Braxton…
Tamar Braxton and Adrienne Bailon spoke about Chris Brown’s relationship with his girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, on The Real. Brown responded by verbally attacking both women on social media. Braxton then fired back by calling out his “queen” attitude. Now, I have a message for Braxton on Trini Trent TV. Why do black women always target
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: The KKK Kardashians
Your eyes are not deceiving you: There are indeed two new episodes of Trini Trent TV on the site this week, and that is all thanks to Kim Kardashian. The reality “star” recently sparked controversy when she posed naked in Paper magazine but the scandal did not end there. Rather, her sister Khloe kept media
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: Gays vs Black People
The 107 COGIC Convocation caused shockwaves across the internet when a young man testified about being “delivered” from homosexuality. Now, after dozens of think pieces and video responses have been shared, Trini Trent TV is here to address the heated debates on social media. Heterophobia is the word of the day. Keep it in mind
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: 2014 AMA Problems
The 2014 American Music Awards aired last evening but made little impact on music fans over the age of 25 years. Awkward performances, lip-syncing and confusing honours defined the show that was once an award season highlight, and I addressed them all in this latest episode of Trini Trent TV. What did I think of Taylor Swift’s opening
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: Dear Mariah Carey…
Mariah Carey’s name was once regarded as the best singer in pop music but as the years have progressed and her range continues to wane, she has become a punchline. Now, following yet another shaky performance at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony, I took to Trini Trent to let her and her lambs know it
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Written by TriniTrent at Welcome to TriniTrent.com
Oh dear, I’m blogging again! Yes, your boy Trini Trent is back online with a fresh look and a new perspective on the digital world. Special shoutout to all the Digimon fans. TriniTrent.com is community created to encourage discussion about how people affect and are affected by culture. The pieces on the site are crafted by
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: A Rihanna Reinvention
I launched a new website and Rihanna released a new song. It seems as though the stars have aligned in favour of pop culture fanatics this week. However, if you assumed I would be any less provocative with my opinions, you are very mistaken. In fact, as this new episode of Trini Trent TV shows, I have
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Written by TriniTrent at These Are The 50 Greatest Singers In Pop Music
We live in an era when artists are praised for chanting catchy hooks through thick, poorly disguised veils of auto-tune. Instead of possessing real talent or the ability to stay in the correct key, performers simply show up, cue their backtracks and skip to the beat of songs they played little part in crafting. Let’s not call any
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Written by TriniTrent at This Performance Proves Destra Garcia is Just Great
When people talk about famous music artists emerging from the Caribbean, they often struggle to name acts from anywhere but Jamaica. Well, unless they still consider the Bajan-turned-American pop star Rihanna on that list. However, my home county of Trinidad and Tobago is a bed of incredible talent that deserves global recognition. After all, it is
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent TV: Katy Perry’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
The Super Bowl Halftime Show is one of the most watched events in the world and any performer who has the honour of taking centre stage, is immediately catapulted to new levels of popularity. Such has been the case with Katy Perry but unfortunately for her, the reviews have been mixed. Perry entered the stadium
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Written by TriniTrent at What Artists Can Learn From Billie Holiday
Billie Holiday was one of the most celebrated singers of her era. However, beneath her flowing gowns and pleasant onstage persona, was a woman notorious for her destructive behaviour. Before her death at the age of 44 years in 1959, Holiday recorded some of the biggest hits of the 1930s, including “My Man” and “A Fine Romance”. Yet,
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Written by TriniTrent at Trini Trent Radio: The Barbershop
For better or worse, my colourful voice has garnered me both popularity and notoriety as blogger. So, as I continue to experiment with various multimedia forms, this is the perfect time to use it for one of my true passions: Radio journalism. As we kick off this new podcast series, I have decided to use
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Written by TriniTrent at How the Internet Broke Mariah Carey
We all know that Mariah Carey is one of the greatest singers of all time…or do we? After a string of shaky live performances, awkward attempts at lip-syncing and backlash from longtime fans, it appears she is now more of a punchline than a celebrated icon. Now, any of us who remember the 1990s know Carey was a vocal standard
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