Annie Lennox Calls Out 'Soft Porn' in Pop: What Artists Should Expect

ANOTHER EPIC TANTRUM FROM ANNE LENNOX: THE 70-YEAR-OLD SINGER HAS A GO AT YOUNG POP STARS FOR THEIR 'SOFT PORN' IMAGE

In a scathing attack on the music industry, Annie Lennox has warned young female pop stars that they will have to live with the consequences of their explicit and hypersexualized performances. The 70-year-old Eurythmics legend, who's still got it going on (in her own mind, at least), has been vocal about the "soft porn" trend in pop music for years, but this time she's taking aim directly at chart-toppers like Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.

In an interview with The Independent, Annie unleashed a tirade against the industry, claiming that record companies are more interested in selling sex than selling music. "They're like, 'Whoa, we've got soft porn with a musical background. That'll make a ton of money'," she fumed. And, well, it's true – sex sells, and the industry is all too willing to capitalize on that.

But Annie's not just mad at the industry; she's also calling out the young pop stars themselves for their explicit performances. "If you want to do that, then you just have to live with whatever comes from it," she warned. "That will be your life experience." Ouch! Talk about a harsh reality check.

And it seems like Annie has some personal experience with this issue. During her own heyday as the lead singer of Eurythmics, Annie used to wear suits on stage because she wanted to be taken seriously as an artist – and not just seen as a sex object. "I didn't want to be regarded as a piece of meat," she explained. Ah, how quaint.

But what's really got us intrigued is that Annie seems to think that the industry has changed for the worse since her day. In 2013, she even called for age ratings on explicit music videos, citing concerns about young children being exposed to raunchy content. And now? She's still spouting off about it.

Of course, not everyone will agree with Annie's views – after all, sex sells, and the industry is always looking for new ways to push boundaries. But one thing's for sure: Annie Lennox isn't afraid to speak her mind, even if it means ruffling a few feathers along the way.

And on a totally unrelated note...

But what we really want to know about is Lola Lennox, Annie's 34-year-old daughter, who recently tied the knot with Canadian model Braeden Wright in an idyllic cliffside ceremony on the Spanish island of Ibiza. Yep, you read that right – Annie's got a daughter old enough to get married!

Lola looked stunning in a sheer, lace-sleeved gown with a plunging neckline and flowing veil, while her hubby-to-be opted for a classic black tuxedo. And we've gotta say, it seems like they're living their best lives.

As Lola gushed on Instagram about the big day, "We will forever float on a happy cloud whenever we recall this glorious celebration of love, family and friendship." Aww, how sweet!

And in case you were wondering, yes – Annie was there to celebrate with her daughter, because family is everything. Even if they don't always see eye-to-eye.

So there you have it, folks – Annie Lennox's latest rant about the music industry, and some happy news from the world of celebrity weddings. What a day!

Sources:

• The Independent
• Lola Lennox's Instagram