89 Most Redundant, Repetitive Cliches in Music 15 - 8

15. Courtney Love

'Nuff said.
14. The "You're Ugly, But It's OK" Song
Everyone -- save maybe Beyonce -- has had an "awkward stage" riddled with acne, braces and a disproportionate body. Some of us never outgrow it -- and pop stars like to think they can alleviate the pain with an uplifting power ballad. From TLC's 'Waterfalls' to Christina Aguilera's 'Beautiful' to most Destiny's Child songs, we are taught to love our flaws ... including our big booties.

The Culprits:TLC's 'Waterfalls'Christina's 'Beautiful'Destiny Child's 'Bootylicious' (remix)
13. "Girl"
Bobby Brown told her 'Don't Be Cruel,' while *NSYNC accused her of 'Tearin' Up' their hearts. Whether the universal word for "chick that's breaking my heart" is used to protect anonymity or out of sheer laziness, it seems male pop singers will be working things out with "her" for all time.
12. Attacking Photographers and Reporters
It used to be that only burly, Hollywood brat packers like Sean Penn got into scuffles with the paparazzi, but now even wussy boys like Chris Martin and Jamiroquai's Jay Kay are putting up their dukes instead of saying cheese. Still, we'd do battle with either of them over Bjork any day.

11. The Onstage Meltdown
Fiona Apple prefers verbal barrages. Axl pummels his fans mid-song. Cat Power likes to cower on the ground. Lady Sov has taken to bawling in the fetal position. And Oasis -- well, take your pick. It's not a rock show unless someone leaves crying, bloody or piss drunk... preferably the artist.
10. Gangbanging Gone Good
It's hard to believe that once upon a time, most rappers weren't actual criminals. Hired merely to get the party started, old-school MCs were drug-free, law-abiding citizens and proud of it. Today, so many ex-cons, crack slingers and Crips are permeating hip-hop that someone like Kanye, who simply hated AP English, seems refreshing.
9. Dissing Bush
We estimate that the first musical jab at our Commander in Chief took place about 30 seconds after Gore conceded. Whether it's in song (too many to name), on stage (Hi Natalie!)

or, of course, during a nationally televised benefit, artists can't help but point out the fact that GW "doesn't care about black people" -- or anyone else, for that matter.
8. The Rain Sequence
Nothing says devastation quite like willingly standing in a downpour.

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