Pop Fix: What is it about a comeback?

The 2012 London Olympics Closing Ceremony was an opportunity for England to reflect on some the greatest musicians that the nation had produced, and there was one act that had the whole world talking.

Britney Spears has come a long way
from shaving her own head and
attacking people with
umbrellas.

Scary, Baby, Ginger, Posh, Sporty yes now that's your lot - the Spice girls were back and ready to go!  It has been a while since the Spice girls last performed together - 4 years to be exact.  The group had famously announced a world tour in 2008, however more infamously had cancelled their last 6 shows - disappointing thousands of fans everywhere including here in Australia.  But the fivesome's performance at the London 2012 Closing Ceremony had even this music blogger saying words not uttered for over a decade -"... I wanna be a Spice Girl!"

But 2012 and 2011 has seen the come back of many artists that I had crossed off my list - namely pop acts from the late 90s, early 00s, but comebacks none the less.  Enrique Iglesias was back on the scene - although the same could not be said for his mole, Christina Aguilera returned back to basics once again in Burlesque after her album "Bionic" bombed and even Cold Chisel got back together to tour Australia. Good on 'em!

But it was the other night whilst having 60 Minutes tell me that Jennifer-JLO-Jennyfromtheblock-Lopez was the most powerful celebrity in the world, I stopped to think exactly how much the pop scene had changed, or rather stayed the same,  since I was growing up in the 00s.  What is is about Eminem, Britney, NKTBSB and even Avril that have us saying, "oh hey old friend!"

is this the most powerful celebrity
in the world? Forbes says yes.

My theory? They're characters.  As ironic as it seems, these pop acts that have been around for so long seem refreshing and unique in comparison the blur of pop artists today -  the kings and queens have established themselves and their characters in the industry and anyone who tries to take their torches will struggle to light a fire that burns equally as bright.

One could argue that these artists have been around because of the music they produce and the talent they have, but let's not get too ahead of ourselves - the pop music industry is an entertainment industry, and as long as these pop icons continue to do so (that is, entertain,) they can only improve their performance, both on and off the stage.

You can catch the most powerful celebrity in the world on her "Dance Again" world tour throughout December 2012.

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