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Kinks Guitarist Dave Davies Vehemently Shuts Down Moby's Accusations That 'Lola' Is 'Transphobic'
Mar 24, 2026
A decades-old rock classic is back under scrutiny, but Dave Davies isn’t letting Moby’s critique of "Lola" go unanswered. In a Guardian “Honest Playlist” Q&A, Moby singled out the track as one he “can no longer listen to,” arguing that its lyrics haven’t aged well.
The “South Side” singer didn’t hold back in his critique:
“'Lola' by the Kinks came up on a Spotify playlist, and I thought the lyrics were gross and transphobic. I like their early music, but I was really taken aback at how unevolved the lyrics are.”
Moby, 60, made the comments in the interview, prompting a swift response from Davies, 79, who took issue with both the characterization and what he viewed as a misreading of the song’s intent.
Released in 1970, "Lola" tells the story of a young man’s encounter with a person named Lola in a Soho bar, with lyrics that famously blur gender expectations. The track includes the line about someone who “walked like a woman but talked like a man,” a phrase that has sparked debate but has also been embraced by many listeners as part of the song’s narrative ambiguity.
The Kinks frontman Ray Davies’ lyrics captured the moment:
"Well, I'm not dumb, but I can't understand / Why she walked like a woman but talked like a man.”
You can view the remastered performance of "Lola" here:
- YouTubeThe Kinks
The single became one of the band’s biggest hits, reaching No. 2 in the United Kingdom and No. 9 in the United States, and is frequently cited among the greatest rock songs of all time. In a 2020 interview with the New York Times, Ray Davies said he researched drag culture while writing the song and expressed admiration for people “who can get up and be what they want to be.”
Dave Davies, however, made clear he found Moby’s comments out of line. Taking to social media on Sunday, March 22, he called the remarks insulting and defended both his brother and the song’s legacy.
Dave Davies fired back directly at Moby:
"I am highly insulted that MOBY would accuse my brother of being ‘unevolved’ or transphobic in any way.”
In a separate post, Davies wondered why Moby was "being so rude" about the song:
I don’t wanna show the guy up, but Moby should be careful what he says. the cockettes
And their friends used to follow us around on tour. We appreciated them. Why is Moby being so rude about this simple song? We’re not trans phobic. Why does he have to have a go at us?
— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) March 23, 2026
His first post amplified voices from within the transgender community, including transgender punk singer Jayne County, whose reflections on "Lola" offered a sharply different perspective.
County, 78, recalled first hearing the song and recognizing what she believed was its subject matter, connecting it to earlier cultural references and expressing surprise that more listeners didn’t immediately pick up on it.
County reflected on her first reaction to the song:
"And a woman with a low voice and the name Lola, would certainly qualify for a possible encounter with either a transvestite or transexual. When I heard the song, I was both thrilled and amazed that the Kinks would be singing a song about a trans person and wondered if anyone else had picked up on it!"
She went on to describe the song as personally influential, saying it helped shape her own songwriting and cultural outlook.
She emphasized the song’s lasting personal impact:
"Who was cool or hip enough to realize what The Kinks were singing about! Lola will always be one of those songs that, for me, broke the ice, so to speak.”
Social media reaction was sharply divided, with some users echoing Moby’s criticism while others defended "Lola" as a groundbreaking song that reflected and embraced gender diversity for its time. Many also pointed to Jayne County’s comments as evidence that the track has long held cultural significance within parts of the LGBTQ+ community.
Here’s what people are saying:
Moby has not publicly responded to Davies’ remarks.
The exchange has reignited debate around the song's legacy and modern interpretation. The Kinks, one of the defining bands of the 1960s British Invasion, remain known for hits like "You Really Got Me," "Waterloo Sunset," and "Lola," with Dave Davies’ guitar work helping shape their lasting influence.
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Corgi Hailed As Canine Hero After Leading Six Other Stolen Dogs 17km Home Across Highways And Fields
Mar 24, 2026
Seven dogs who were stolen from their village in Changchun, Jilin, in China, made a brave escape and returned home on a journey that would make Shadow, Sassy, and Chance from Homeward Bound proud.
The seven canine companions are known around their community for wandering around and playing together, until one day the seven of them were stolen and put on a truck, likely to be taken to the black market.
However, the dogs were brave and determined to get home. They managed to escape the truck, and the corgi from the group escorted a German shepherd, two golden retrievers, a Labrador retriever, a terrier mix, and a Pekinese back home.
Most of the 17 kilometers, or 10.5 miles, took place on busy roads and open fields, and during their trek down a busy highway, a passerby slowed and took a video of the furry little herd, quickly making their story go viral.
In the video, the dogs banded together on the side of the road. The German shepherd, possibly injured, walked slowly while its friends crowded around him. The corgi continued to rally around its friends, urging them forward before going back to leading them from the front.
Once the public became aware of the dogs, they began to track their safe travels back home, watching them continue down the highway and across fields that would lead them home.
Since being caught on camera, the seven dogs have been confirmed to have returned home safely and appear to be more closely bonded than ever before.
Some viewers were touched by how this group stayed together and applauded their small but mighty corgi leader.
Others were reminded of a favorite film from their childhood, Homeward Bound, and imagined these seven pups getting film time of their own.
It's terrible that these dogs were stolen and had to make such a dangerous journey, but wonderful that all seven friends made it home safely.
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Trump Just Compared His Idea To Put ICE Agents In Airports To The Invention Of The Paper Clip—And, What?
Mar 24, 2026
Speaking to reporters about whose idea it was to deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports amid a partial government shutdown that has caused exceptionally long delays at TSA lines nationwide, President Donald Trump weirded people out when he compared the decision to the invention of the paper clip.
Samuel B. Fay patented the first bent-wire paper clip in 1867—about 159 years ago. The now-familiar “Gem” paper clip design commonly sold in office supply stores appeared around 1892, roughly 134 years ago, and was never patented in the United States.
But Trump made this weird claim while taking full credit for sending ICE to airports:
"Mine, that was all mine. That was like the paper clip. You know the story of the paper clip? 182 years ago, a man discovered the paper clip. It was so simple. And everybody that looked at it said, ‘Why didn’t I think of that?’ ICE was my idea.”
"I called... the first person I called was [border czar] Tom Homan. I said, 'What do you think?' He said, 'I think it's great.'"
You can hear what he said in the video below.
The mockery was swift.
ICE agents are still getting paid during the shutdown, unlike TSA agents, who are currently working unpaid and struggling amid the affordability crisis. News outlets have confirmed ICE agents have been deployed in airports that serve Democratic strongholds, particularly John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia Airports (New York), O'Hare International Airport (Chicago), and others.
And while Trump says it was his idea to deploy ICE agents to airports, a caller known as “Linda from Arizona” may have inadvertently sparked the idea for the deployment.
During a call to The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show last Friday, she suggested a solution to long TSA lines: “We need to bring in ICE agents.” Co-host Clay Travis responded that the idea sounded “kind of brilliant.”
About a day later, Trump publicly floated a plan to send ICE agents to airports. Before that announcement, Travis had appeared on one of Trump’s favored Fox News programs and personally pitched the proposal on air.
A review of television transcript databases found no other mentions of the concept on major networks before Travis raised it. When ICE agents began appearing at airports Monday in what officials described as an unusual assignment, Travis said he believed the caller’s suggestion had played a role, adding, “I don’t think there’s any doubt” the radio call helped inspire the move.
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Madonna And Julia Garner Just Recreated Her Iconic 'Like A Virgin' Gondola Ride In Venice—And Fans Are Obsessed
Mar 24, 2026
Madonna is revisiting one of the most iconic moments of her career, and this time, she’s not doing it alone. While in Venice filming The Studio season two, the pop legend teamed up with Julia Garner to recreate her unforgettable gondola ride from the Like a Virgin music video, instantly sending fans into a frenzy.
The iconic 1984 global hit, directed by Mary Lambert, was partially filmed on location in Venice.
Lambert recalled the creative choice in I Want My MTV: The Uncensored Story of the Music Video Revolution:
“[Madonna] singing in a gondola was the most outrageous thing I could think of.”
You can view the music video here:
- YouTubeMadonna
Madonna and her biopic protégé shared that same energy in a recent social media post, singing along to the song’s chorus while holding oversized hats as a gondolier rows them through the canals. The moment closely mirrors the original visual, where Madonna moves through Venice in bridal-inspired looks.
Posted yesterday, the Grammy winner captioned:
“Like A Virgin……again and again.”
The Venice setting also marks a return to familiar ground for Madonna, who last appeared on camera there in the 2002 film Swept Away, directed by Guy Ritchie, to whom she was married at the time.
You can view the post below:
The Venice appearance is part of Madonna’s latest chapter on screen. She was spotted filming scenes for The Studio season two, with images of her and Garner on set circulating via DeuxMoi after she teased the project days earlier on Instagram Stories with a script labeled “The Italian Job.”
The Apple TV+ series, led by Seth Rogen as the head of a chaotic Hollywood studio, quickly established itself as a magnet for A-list cameos in its first season. That trend appears to be continuing as production ramps up on season two.
The show’s growing universe comes at a moment of transition as well, following the passing of Catherine O’Hara, who had been part of its extended ensemble. Alongside returning cast members Kathryn Hahn, Ike Barinholtz, and Chase Sui Wonders, with Bryan Cranston in a key recurring role, the new season is already drawing attention for who might appear next.
Online, fans quickly connected the recreation to Madonna’s original video, with many noting the full-circle moment of Garner stepping into the frame alongside her.
You can view the reactions below:
Garner has been linked to portraying the singer in a long-awaited biopic for years. A source told People in 2022 that Garner was Madonna's top choice for the role. Despite various delays, the two have continued to make public appearances together, keeping speculation about the project alive.
In July 2024, Madonna shared a peek at the screenplay, tentatively titled Who’s That Girl, further signaling that the film remains in development.
Garner discussed the project during an appearance on the SmartLess podcast:
“I knew that they were doing a project making a movie about it and then… I kind of just wanted to see if I could do it. ‘Cause i wasn’t a trained dancer and then I had to learn how to dance and dance in front of her and convince her that I can dance, basically, and sing, and sing with her.”
Garner has remained linked to the project since at least 2022 and indicated in the same conversation that it is still moving forward, even if slowly.
For now, their Venice collaboration offers a glimpse of that creative overlap, blending Madonna’s past, present, and possible future into a single moment that fans are already treating as something larger than a cameo.
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A Trump Tweet From 2016 Is Going Viral For Perfectly Predicting What's Happening Right Now
Mar 24, 2026
There's always a tweet, and now one of President Donald Trump's old tweets has resurfaced and gone viral as Trump announced he would deploy ICE agents to U.S. airports amid a partial government shutdown that has caused exceptionally long delays at TSA lines nationwide.
ICE agents are still getting paid during the shutdown, unlike TSA agents, who are currently working unpaid and struggling amid the affordability crisis. News outlets have confirmed ICE agents have been deployed in airports that serve Democratic strongholds, particularly John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia Airports (New York), O'Hare International Airport (Chicago), and others.
More than 400 TSA agents have left their positions since DHS funding lapsed and their payments were paused, and ICE agents on duty have already been recorded detaining travelers, even arresting two people in San Francisco.
Tensions are high—and amid all this, a tweet resurfaced that Trump wrote in May 2016 criticizing then-President Barack Obama for airport delays:
"While our wonderful president was out playing golf all day, the TSA is falling apart, just like our government! Airports a total disaster!"
You can see it below.
It sure is funny seeing Trump project so much about Obama playing golf considering Trump spent nearly 40 of his first 175 days in office last year on the golf course, with taxpayers footing the $26 million bill for those trips as of March 29. A portion of that money goes directly into his own pocket, as many of the outings have taken place at his own resorts.
Democrats quickly seized on this and reiterated its message, this time in reference to Trump.
And California Governor Gavin Newsom also "agreed" with Trump's message.
People were quick to mock Trump now that his words have come back to haunt him once again.
The White House now says Trump is willing to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) without first securing passage of his voter-requirements bill. A White House official told NewsNation that “conversations are still ongoing, but at this point this seems to be an acceptable solution.”
Under a tentative Senate plan, Republicans would agree with Democrats to fund most of DHS operations while leaving out ICE migrant removal activities. Republicans would then move to finance the rest of ICE through a separate budget reconciliation bill, which can pass with only Republican votes.
Democrats are unwilling to support funding for ICE’s deportation operations, so Republicans are instead trying to push those priorities through on their own while still delivering some elements of the president’s election bill.
It remains unclear whether the arrangement will satisfy Democrats. Lawmakers are under pressure to reach an agreement soon, as the Senate is scheduled to leave Washington at the end of the week for a two-week Easter recess.
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