Bozell Column: More F-Bombs for Your i-Pod

February 12th, 2011 8:45 AM
The top of the pop charts has become a low, low, place indeed. Just last summer, the singer Cee-Lo took popular culture one rung lower into the sewer with the release of his song titled “F--- You.” After a few weeks, it was mainstreamed into “Forget You,” but why bother? While both versions sold well, the vulgar one clearly had its intended effect. The pop star Pink now has her own version…

New Enrique Iglesias 'F' Word Song - Will Media Ignore

December 23rd, 2010 1:38 PM
It seems that every year, American pop culture continues to push the envelope of what is acceptable in society, and 2010 was no different. From Cee-Lo Green’s hit “F**k You” to Enrique Iglesias’ new song set to release next year titled, “I’m F**king You” the “F” word is going mainstream. One has to wonder if the media will ask the question: Is there anything attention-seekers won’t include in a…

Bozell Column: See How Low We Must Go

August 28th, 2010 8:05 AM
The pop-music world is turning into a caricature of shamelessness, childishness and even spoiled-brattiness. To get attention quickly, some pop stars will try absolutely anything. The soul singer Cee-Lo Green has a new album coming out. How's this for art: His first desperate single is titled "F—- You."The shock value is already working. A video was posted Aug. 19, and within four days, it had…