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Influential Music Video Director Diane Martel Dies at 63

9/19/2025

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Diane Martel, a prominent music video director, died at 63 in New York after a battle with breast cancer.
She directed influential videos for artists like Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Miley Cyrus, shaping pop music visuals for over 30 years.
Martel's work included Miley Cyrus' "We Can’t Stop" and Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," which ignited discussions on consent.
She focused on empowering women in her videos, challenging misogynistic themes.
Martel taught music video production at the University of Oregon and directed Ciara's "Ecstasy" in 2025.

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Diane Martel, a prominent music video director, died at 63 in New York after a battle with breast cancer.
She directed influential videos for artists like Beyoncé, Mariah Carey, and Miley Cyrus, shaping pop music visuals for over 30 years.
Martel's work included Miley Cyrus' "We Can’t Stop" and Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines," which ignited discussions on consent.
She focused on empowering women in her videos, challenging misogynistic themes.
Martel taught music video production at the University of Oregon and directed Ciara's "Ecstasy" in 2025.