I'm not a fan of her type music but I do believe she has talent. I think her costumes are a prop that she doesn't need to support her voice. Like with kd Lang her talent comes through better to the ear if the eyes are closed. There is no doubt of the Madona or kd influence in strange costumes but she seems to be doing very well in her career.
In her treatment of Maria Aragon she has earned my respect for her empathy and encouragement to a very talented child. I would love to hear from anyone who was at that concert the other night.
I think that this thread deserves to move above the line.