ABSTRACT
The temptress phase is thrilling, indeed, but no woman in history has been able to remain a temptress forever. Age drives many female pop stars to the end of their temptress phase, but others may cycle out of it due to commercial pressure, cultural shifts, or personal decision-making. After all, our pop stars are part of the social world and must constantly respond to it. It’s important to note that for many female pop stars, the temptress phase is simply the end of the road. Those who move on generally fit into one (or more) of six stages. These six stages are change of focus; diva; exotic; provocateur; whore; or hot mess.
