Tina Arena Called Out Ageism During Her Arias Acceptance Speech

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    Jenna Guillaume
    by Jenna Guillaume

    BuzzFeed Staff, Australia

    Tina Arena was just inducted into the Hall of Fame at the Aria Awards and she owned the whole damn night.

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    First she performed her classic "Chains" with The Veronicas and Jess Mauboy and it was iconiiiic.

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    How about that for #GirlPower?! @TheVeronicas @jessicamauboy & @tinaarena with a very special performance! #ARIAs https://t.co/pfrsNTZsF3

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    Then Kylie Mother Effing Minogue presented her with the Aria and it was a MOMENT.

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    And then. AND THEN. She delivered a speech addressing anything and everything on her mind, including this brilliant moment where she celebrated women over 40 in the industry.

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    Yes! Tina Arena calls out Oz radio for ignoring women over 40 #ARIAs

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    It was a powerful speech from a powerful woman.

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    We love you Tina! 💖💖💖

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