[thanatropism]

> very hands-on with her image

As compared with whom? Ariana Grande? Metallica? Madonna? Jello Biafra? Efrim Menuck? Nicki Minaj?

Sure, she's probably market-positioned as "more authentic" than Paris Hilton. You shouldn't be blinded by the marketing any more than you should believe Iron Maiden to be devil-worshippers.

> intelligent and articulate.

Which usually translates to "White, non-Southern American accent". ("British" also applies, but usually to men.)