Katy Perry may have covered “Like A Virgin” at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, but Jordin Sparks was living it — loudly. Attending the show for the first time, the American Idol winner went off-script after being agitated by host Russell Brand’s repeated mocking of the Jonas Brothers’ promise rings. “It’s something I feel strongly about,” she tells EW.com. “I wish I would’ve worded it differently — that somebody who doesn’t wear a promise ring isn’t necessarily a slut — but I can’t take it back now. It was a split-second thing, and it came out kind of wrong. Still, I don’t regret it.” Neither do the Jonas sibs, who complimented Sparks moments after the rant. As for Brand, he and Sparks shared a laugh after the show. “I have nothing against him at all,” says the singer, who insists she’s not turned off by the experience. In fact, she’d happily go back. That is, “If I get an invite.”
Jordin Sparks doesn't regret promise ring remarks at VMAs
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Good for her.
She only into it because nobody would want her anyway
I want her(:
don’t be so hateful.
just because she has an opinion
that doesnt match yours doesnt
mean you have to be nasty.
How disappointing to have to Stomach and Endure this Nonsensical and Inappropriate Russell Brand Spewing’s!! Taking shots at our Commander in Chief, making a mockery of young people who choose abstinence from premarital sex (which is to be commended and honorable), and continuing like a rabid Chihuahua attacking such great role models like the Jonas Brothers is deplorable and unacceptable!! Russell Brand’s continued sexual comments about masturbation and his political musings in telling us who to vote for when he doesn’t have the privilege or right to vote in our country is absolutely ludicrous! All of this my 14 year old daughter was exposed to!! How can MTV Sanction This?! Russell Brand owes this country and especially the Young Americans a Major Apology!!
I was so impressed and delighted when Jordin Sparks stepped up to the plate(the only one)with her retort regarding purity rings!
HA! Now THAT was funny! How apropos! Good on Jordin!
How could you possibly NOT take shots at the worst President in history? He’s a joke of a human being, with an IQ lower than most bowling balls. Brand has a much right as anyone to point out the amazingly stupid behavior of the types of people that would vote for Bush and his party. They are a global joke – with a horror twist. Cheers to Brand for pointing that out.
Jordin Sparks’comment was ridiculously inappropriate.I have no probs w/ promise rings and agree that her expressing her beliefs was admirable,but she should definitely apologize for the way in which it was worded,even if it was a mistake.She’s damn right she can’t take it back because the damage is done, we’ve already seen how judgmental she is.But what’s most offensive is her BS half apology sumbody “who doesn’t wear a promise ring isn’t necessarily a slut”How can she claim to take her job as a role model seriously while using such a degrading name to describe any of her female sisters.That’s the way she wants to empower her young female fans(or ex-fans like myself),by perpetuating the madonna/whore complex and creating a divide btwn”sluts”and proper girls.Part of being a role model is standing up for what you believe in but not judging or condemning those who disagree with you.Young girls using hurtful words like slut is such a problem and I pray they find better role models than JS!
It just entertainment. If you’re letting your kid watch the MTV video music awards, then you should know from past years, that it’s going to be really pushing the limits. If you were expecting some PG rated entertainment, then should have flipped the channel before it even aired. It’s all in good fun. Nothing more, nothing less. I think anyone with a sense of humor thought it was just mindless banter.
Jordin Sparks is a reactionary bible thumper who needs to take a long hike off a short pier along with Elizabeth Hasselbeck.
Anyone notice how they have the same defensive, immature air of pampered, smug superiority? I suspect this contest winner with a decent voice and zero star quality must have been fuming all night at Russell Brand’s cracks (which weren’t all that funny anyway, he was obviously bombing with the audience), and felt she just HAD to defend the Jonas Bros (and G. W. Bush maybe?), but came off like a snippy little brat.
If people want to be virgins, that’s fine. The promise ring thing is childish and embarrassing.
She’s a pious halfwit who needs to learn to think before she speaks.
Jordin is an overpriviledged ignoramous who will probably be pregnant and need a shotgun wedding. BTW, do the math. Sarah Palin was preggers when SHE got married. Guess the world is just full of sluts!
Come on. Why would you let your 14 year old watch MTV. Flava of Love, I Love Money, Hogans. I am calling CPS on you.
In a society where middle schoolers are banned from giving blood to the Red Cross because they go to a school where STDs are so rampant the RC just doesn’t consider the risk worth it (this actually is the case in some areas of the U.S.), role models for teens & kids SHOULD be doing something to encourage those young ones not to be engaged in such activity until the time is right (i.e. later on in life, when they are more mature). Yet people have the nerve to attack them for standing up for morality. Shame on you all.
First of all, Sparks even getting steamed up over Brand’s idiotic remarks shows her immaturity. Her making the slut comment shows her lack of judgment. Kudos to the Jonas Bros. for letting the words of a desperately unfunny, unattractive, hate-mongering British dolt roll off their backs with grace and dignity. Boo to Sparks for acting like a typical ugly American.
I doubt whether the majority of Jordin’s young fanbase wear purity rings. She’s just called them all sluts, though not ‘necessarily’.
Girls, make up your own minds. Don’t let a sanctimonious ex-reality show contestant with a 15th century mentality dictate your decisions.
When she falls off that high horse, there’s going to be one hell of a bang.
I feel the comments from Jordan are correct for an 17/18 year old. I applaud her for calling it like it is. MTV is a haven for slutty behavior (Next, Tila, the Spring Break specials, etc…) and it is nice to have someone in the industry standing up for the not so “loose” people (boys and girls).
Good for Jordin for speaking out. You all know what she was reacting to. Brand was not suggesting that the Jonas Bros. have a single, meaningful, relationship that is sexual. Brand was making fun of the JoBro for not taking advantage of all the girls that are throwing themselves at them all day, everyday. Why attack Jordin for using the word “slut” in a night where much worse was said by Brand? I thought what Brand said about the Palin family and the boyfriend from Alaska was horrible. But that’s MTV for you…our tv went on mute everytime Brand came out. As a rule I don’t allow MTV shows on in my house. I made an exception for the VMAs and I really regret it.
MandyK – If one of the Jonas Bros had a single, meaningful relationship that was sexual without being married to the other party, Jordin would no doubt call them a slut. Necessarily.
Advertising your status is wrong. It should be private. Sorry, but they can’t justify it. And neither can Jordin calling everyone else sluts. Plus, most of these folks are usually liars anyway.
That comment really just made Jordin Sparks seem like a petulant child.
I think Jordin had every right to speak her mind . I think it’s kind of sad that people get made fun of for wanting to wait until thier married to have sex . I think that is wonderful. But I also think maybe if Jordin had not been so angry she might have worded her statment a little different , I don’t think people who chose to have sex before they are married makes them a slut <but I get what Jordin was trying to say .
Jordin Sparks called Bristol Palin a $lut. I wonder if the hockey mom is going to boycott her music?
That any of you have an opinion on this topic at all is telling. Go outside, enjoy the sunshine, talk to people and live your lives.
To Adrum
That is a blatant lie! You have to be at least 18 or 17 with a parents permission to donate blood. How many 17 year old 8th graders do you know? And if it was true, why aren’t the parents watching what thier own kids do? I applaud the right to free speech, infact it was a love about this country. I would give my life for her right to free speech. And yet, I have the right to disagree with her statements. She was lame and wrong.
Why do they tell kids sex is horrible and you can die from it and you will got to hell if you do it, and then turn around and tell kids that is a wonderful and sacred experience only if you are married?
I have an engagement ring. Am I a slut?
I can remember being a teenager and being so passionate about my beliefs that I was prone to spout off without thinking. I may not agree with her sentiments but I defend her right to speak her mind.
I guess everyone who is mad at Jordin didn’t appreciate being called out as sluts. Don’t be mad at her because she took a stand, obviously those who are upset don’t think there is anything wrong with being a slut. So own your whoring ways, but don’t be mad at someone who doesn’t want to join in your STD games.
You are hilarious. So I don’t have a promise ring to god. I am a slut. I need to own my whoring ways. I have never had sex. I also never tried to act sexy or sing about love like Jordin does. I think she should stick to nursery rhymes.
i’m sure jordin regrets calling non ring wearers sluts. teens can stay virgins w/o the ring. but please if you’re going to have sex,be smart and use birth control!
IMHO, what people take issue with is this whole claim of “promise rings’ in the first place. It’s a scam. The result of “abstinence only” education has been an increase in the number of teenagers participating in even riskier behaviors, such as unprotected oral and anal sex (this comes from an article read in the Washington Post). Promise rings are the same load of BS.
It’s one thing to encourage teens not to have sex, but we should also give them the proper education to make the right choices (proper use of contraception and condoms, limiting partners, the risks of STDS and Pregnancy, etc) for when they ARE ready. And frankly, most teens are ready to have sex long before we think they are.
As for Jordin Sparks, she has the right to say whatever stupid thing she wants, and I’ve got the right to make sure I never spend money on her music. Simple as that.
Write on
. By the way, promise rings can come off. Just like the clotes do, wwhen the teen falls “in love”. All you righteous blowhards: Just act the way that you believe and stop calling names. By the way, Sarah Palin didn’t think kids should be educated about birth control. Hilarious.