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It's Madge v TayTay for greatest of all time

 

Is Madonna a greater artist than Taylor Swift? Both are hugely successful. But pop fans disagree over which one is the true queen of pop.

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It is a good time to be a SwiftieA fan of Taylor Swift. . Their hero Taylor Swift is in the middle of her Eras tour. Experts think it will be the most successful tour ever.1

But tomorrow, another singer will begin her own worldwide tour in London: Madonna, the Queen of Pop.

Fans do not agree who should hold the title. Swift has more big awards. But Madonna has sold more records.

Then again, Madonna has been making songs since 1979, Swift since 2004.

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Madonna has changed her music and style, often ahead of the times. She made music videos into art. And she has spoken out on racismPrejudice or discrimination due to a person's race or ethnicity. and homophobiaPrejudice or discrimination due to a person's sexuality. .

Swift does not like to talks about politics.

Others think Swift's focus on her fans is her superpower. Swift tries to show how normal she is - just like her fans.

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Is Madonna a greater artist than Taylor Swift?

Yes! Swift is a star for today. Madonna will be a star forever. Her long career has been full of twists and turns.

No! Great art shows feeling. Taylor Swift has always shown her true feelings in her songs - and that is why her fans love her songs. She is a true artist.

Keywords

Swiftie - A fan of Taylor Swift.

Racism - Prejudice or discrimination due to a person's race or ethnicity.

Homophobia - Prejudice or discrimination due to a person's sexuality.

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It’s Madge v TayTay for greatest of all time

Face off: Both Madonna and Taylor Swift have become multimillionaires due to their musical success.

Is Madonna a greater artist than Taylor Swift? Both are hugely successful. But pop fans disagree over which one is the true queen of pop.

Glossary

Swiftie - A fan of Taylor Swift.

Racism - Prejudice or discrimination due to a person's race or ethnicity.

Homophobia - Prejudice or discrimination due to a person's sexuality.

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