Lorde Watched Pamela Anderson & Tommy Lee's Sex Tape After a Psychedelic Trip: ‘I Found It to Be So Beautiful'
Wait, what was that? Lorde made an interesting revelation in her Rolling Stone cover story published Thursday (May 15), revealing that she once watched Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee's famous sex tape after taking psychedelics.
In the wide-reaching interview, the New Zealand singer-songwriter opened up about everything from struggling with an eating disorder to dealing with a breakup after a yearslong relationship. One of the ways she ultimately healed after those struggles was through therapeutic psychedelic trips, as referenced in her April single 'What Was That,' on which she sings, 'MDMA in the back garden, blow our pupils up.'
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After her second time taking the drugs for that purpose, Lorde recalled searching for the actress and the Mötley Crüe drummer's adult film without really knowing why. But what she saw stuck with her.
'I found it to be so beautiful,' the musician told the publication. 'And maybe it's f–ked up that I watched it, but I saw two people that were so in love with each other, and there was this purity. They were jumping off this big boat … They were like children.'
The tape Lorde was referring to was filmed in 1995 on Anderson and Lee's honeymoon, which they celebrated in Mexico after getting married just 96 hours into knowing each other. The intimate footage was later stolen and sold, embroiling the couple — who divorced in 1998 — in scandal.
Noting that she watched the entire tape, Lorde said of the exes, 'They were so free.'
'And I just was like, 'Whoa. Being this free comes with danger,'' she added.
The interview comes more than a month ahead of Lorde's new album Virgin, which drops June 27. So far, the only taste fans have gotten of the LP has been 'What Was That,' although the musician opened up more about the record — which she describes as visceral and rooted in bodily imagery — in her Rolling Stone interview.
'I think coming more into my body, I came into an understanding of the grotesque nature of it and the glory and all these things,' she explained. '[The album's] right on the edge of gross. I often really tried to hit this kind of gnarliness or grossness. 'You tasted my underwear.' I've never heard that in a song, you know? It felt like the right way to tell this whole chapter.'
See Lorde on the cover of Rolling Stone below.
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"You Are Not Alone" by Michael Jackson Michael Jackson was the first artist to achieve this feat with "You Are Not Alone," which debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated September 2, 1995. It was the second single from Jackson's ninth studio album "HIStory: Past, Present and Future, Book I." 2. "Fantasy" by Mariah Carey "Fantasy" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated September 30, 1995. It was the lead single from Mariah Carey's fifth studio album "Daydream." 3. "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" by Whitney Houston "Exhale (Shoop Shoop)" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated November 25, 1995. It was the lead single from the soundtrack for the film "Waiting to Exhale." 4. "One Sweet Day" by Mariah Carey & Boyz II Men "One Sweet Day" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated December 2, 1995. It was the second single from Carey's fifth studio album "Daydream." 5. "I'll Be Missing You" by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans, featuring 112 "I'll Be Missing You" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated June 14, 1997. It was the second single from "No Way Out," the debut album from Diddy, then known as Puff Daddy. 6. "Honey" by Mariah Carey "Honey" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated September 13, 1997. It was the lead single from Carey's sixth studio album "Butterfly." 7. "Candle in the Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight" by Elton John "Candle in the Wind 1997/Something About The Way You Look Tonight" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated October 11, 1997. The double A-side single later became the first song ever to be certified diamond. 8. "My Heart Will Go On" by Celine Dion "My Heart Will Go On" debuted at No. 1 on the chart dated February 28, 1998. The famous ballad was written for the soundtrack of "Titanic" and served as the movie's main romantic theme. It was also released as a single from Dion's fifth English-language album "Let's Talk About Love." 9. 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Every Solo Song by a BTS Member to Chart on the Billboard Hot 100
BTS is one of the most successful acts in Billboard chart history. More from Billboard Sabrina Carpenter Fills Out BST Hyde Park Lineup With Clairo, Beabadoobee, Olivia Dean, Sola and More Charli xcx Re-Watched All the 'Final Destination' Movies and Has Her Own Idea For One: 'Just Hot People Getting Killed' Benson Boone Announces Fall 2025 U.K. and Ireland Arena Tour Dates Dating to the South Korean septet's first appearance on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2017 with 'DNA,' the group has charted more than two dozen songs. Of those, 10 have reached the top 10 and six have gone all the way to No. 1: 'Dynamite' (three weeks at the summit in 2020); 'Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)' with Jawsh 685 and Jason Derulo (one week, 2020); 'Life Goes On' (one week, 2020); 'Butter' (10 weeks, 2021); 'Permission to Dance' (one week, 2021); and 'My Universe' with Coldplay (one week, 2021). Outside the group, all seven BTS members have embarked on solo careers – and scored solo Hot 100 hits. Two — Jimin and Jung Kook — have even achieved solo No. 1s, with 'Like Crazy' and 'Seven' (featuring Latto), respectively. J-Hope became the first BTS member to notch a solo Hot 100 entry when 'Chicken Noodle Soup' featuring Becky G debuted and peaked at No. 81 in October 2019. SUGA was next (under his Agust D moniker) with 'Daechwita' in 2020, followed by V ('Christmas Tree,' January 2022), Jung Kook ('Stay Alive,' February 2022), JIN ('The Astronaut,' November 2022), RM ('Wild Flower' with Youjeen, December 2022) and Jimin ('Vibe' with TAEYANG, January 2023). As each member extends BTS' imprint with subsequent solo songs, here's a look at all seven members' solo histories on the Hot 100 (along with a look at all of BTS' entries), each listed chronologically as of the chart dated May 31, 2025. Song Title, Peak Position, Peak Date'Chicken Noodle Soup,' featuring Becky G, No. 81 peak, Oct. 12, 2019'More,' No. 82, July 16, 2022'Arson,' No. 96, July 30, 2022'On the Street,' with J. Cole, No. 60, March 18, 2023'LV Bag,' with Don Toliver, Pharrell Williams & Speedy, No. 83, March 8, 2025'Sweet Dreams' featuring Miguel, No. 66, March 22, 2025'Mona Lisa,' No. 65, April 5, 2025'Daechwita' (as Agust D), No. 76, June 6, 2020'Girl of My Dreams,' with Juice WRLD, No. 29, Dec. 25, 2021'That That' (PSY featuring Suga), No. 80, May 14, 2022'Haegeum' (as Agust D), No. 58, May 6, 2023'Christmas Tree,' No. 79, Jan. 8, 2022'Love Me Again,' No. 96, Aug. 26, 2023'Slow Dancing,' No. 51, Sept. 23, 2023'FRI(END)S,' No. 65, March 30, 2024'Winter Ahead' with Park Hyo Shin, No. 99, Dec. 14, 2024'White Christmas' with Bing Crosby, No. 93, Dec. 21, 2024'Stay Alive,' No. 95, Feb. 26, 2022'Left and Right' (Charlie Puth featuring Jung Kook), No. 22, July 9, 2022'Seven,' featuring Latto, No. 1 (for one week), July 29, 2023'3D,' with Jack Harlow, No. 5, Oct. 14, 2023'Too Much,' with The Kid LAROI & Central Cee, No. 44, Nov. 4, 2023'Standing Next to You,' No. 5, Nov. 18, 2023'Never Let Go,' No. 97, June 22, 2024'The Astronaut,' No. 51, Nov. 12, 2022'Running Wild,' No. 53, Nov. 30, 2024'Don't Say You Love Me,' No. 90, 2025'Wild Flower,' with Youjeen, No. 83, Dec. 17, 2022'Neva Play,' with Megan Thee Stallion, No. 36, Sept. 21, 2024 'Vibe' (Taeyang featuring Jimin), No. 76, Jan. 28, 2023'Set Me Free, Pt. 2,' No. 30, April 1, 2023'Like Crazy,' No. 1 (for one week), April 8, 2023'Angel, Pt. 1,' with Kodak Black, NLE Choppa, JVKE & Muni Long, No. 65, June 3, 2023'Smeraldo Garden Marching Band,' with Loco, No. 88, July 13, 2024'Who,' No. 12, Aug. 10, 2024'DNA,' No. 67, Oct. 14, 2017'Mic Drop,' featuring Desiigner, No. 28, Dec. 16, 2017'Fake Love,' No. 10, June 2, 2018'Idol,' featuring Nicki Minaj, No. 11, Sept. 8, 2018'Waste It on Me' (Steve Aoki featuring BTS), No. 89, Nov. 10, 2018'Make It Right,' featuring Lauv, No. 76, Nov. 2, 2019'Boy With Luv,' featuring Halsey, No. 8, April 27, 2019'Black Swan,' No. 57, Feb. 1, 2020'On,' No. 4, March 7, 2020'Filter,' No. 87, March 7, 2020'My Time,' No. 84, March 7, 2020'Dynamite,' No. 1, Sept. 5, 2020'Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat),' with Jawsh 685 & Jason Derulo, No. 1, Oct. 17, 2020'Life Goes On,' No. 1, Dec. 5, 2020'Fly to My Room,' No. 69, Dec. 5, 2020'Blue & Grey,' No. 13, Dec. 5, 2020'Telepathy,' No. 70, Dec. 5, 2020'Dis-ease,' No. 72, Dec. 5, 2020'Stay,' No. 22, Dec. 5, 2020'Film Out,' No. 81, April 17, 2021'Butter,' No. 1, June 5, 2021'Permission To Dance,' No. 1, July 25, 2021'My Universe,' with Coldplay, No. 1, Oct. 9, 2021'Yet To Come,' No. 13, June 25, 2022'Run BTS,' No. 73, June 25, 2022'Bad Decisions,' with Benny Blanco & Snoop Dogg, No. 10, Aug. 20, 2022'Take Two,' No. 48, June 24, 2023 Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Four Decades of 'Madonna': A Look Back at the Queen of Pop's Debut Album on the Charts Chart Rewind: In 1990, Madonna Was in 'Vogue' Atop the Hot 100
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BTS Unveils Plans for 2025 Festa Celebration in South Korea
BTS has shared new details about its upcoming 2025 FESTA, marking the K-pop group's 12th anniversary. This year's offline celebration is set for June 13–14 at KINTEX Exhibition Center 2 in Goyang, South Korea. The event will be open to the public and feature interactive activities, including a FESTA-themed game zone, DIY photo card stations, and a coloring wall inspired by BTS' album artwork. More from Billboard Every Solo Song by a BTS Member to Chart on the Billboard Hot 100 Hailee Steinfeld Marries Bills QB Josh Allen in Southern California Wedding Miley Cyrus Talks Pop Star Peers, 'Winding Down' Her Focus on Mainstream Success After 'Something Beautiful' Attendees can also enjoy hourly light shows, explore a voice zone featuring messages from the BTS members, and visit an archive exhibit showcasing album covers, trophies and the members' personalized lockers. In conjunction with the in-person festivities, a lineup of online content — such as the annual 'BTS LIVE' and the family portrait — will be released. Exclusive merchandise will also be available. It remains unclear whether any BTS members will appear or perform at this year's FESTA. Billboard has reached out to the group's representatives for comment. At the 2024 FESTA, Jin made his first public appearance after completing his mandatory military service, personally greeting 1,000 fans with hugs. He also performed solo tracks 'The Astronaut' and 'Super Tuna,' along with BTS' 'Moon.' While none of the other BTS members were able to attend last year's FESTA, each wrote heartfelt letters to ARMY that were shared during the event. BTS made its Billboard chart debut in 2013, when 'No More Dream' entered at No. 14 on the World Digital Song Sales chart, eventually climbing to No. 2 seven years later. Since then, the group has shattered multiple records, including the most No. 1 debuts on the Billboard Hot 100 and the most top 10 debuts among groups. In recent years, each of the seven members has also made a mark individually, with all scoring solo entries on the Hot 100. Check out the 2025 FESTA website for further details. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
