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a day ago
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Legendary Female Rocker Asked ‘Are You a Witch' by Rising Star
When Heart played the Arena in Los Angeles back in March, singer invited rising current stars Chappell Roan and Lucy Dacus backstage for a chat following the show. The conversation was released on May 6 on the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer's podcast, After Dinner Thinks, and you'll find that none of the artists pulled any punches. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 In fact, at one-point in the one-hour conversation Dacus—a solo artist and a member of the indie supergroup Boygenius with Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers—bluntly asked the 'Magic Man' singer, 'Are you a witch?' 'I don't think so,' Wilson replied, 'any more than anybody else.' Dacus, realizing she may have made a misstep, suggested that the question should be cut from the recording, but Wilson was OK with it and continued to address the question. 'Well, I never claimed to be one or felt I was one,' Wilson added. 'If you have power over people without trying, I think that's a form of witchery or what you want to call it.' 'You definitely do,' Dacus responded. 'I saw it tonight.' It turns out that Dacus's question isn't completely random. A quick Internet search reveals that others have claimed—or joked—that Wilson is a witch in the past. A 2014 post on the Recovery from Mormonism (RfM) discussion forum by someone claiming to be Tal Bachman has the heading 'Ann Wilson of Heart is a witch.' Bachman is known for the 1999 hit 'She's So High' and is currently touring with his father's classic rock band, Bachman Turner Overdrive. He is a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Parade reached out to his reps to confirm the authenticity of the post. 'I saw the rock band Heart the other night. Ann Wilson, the lead singer, is SIXTY FIVE YEARS OLD. And she sings better than she ever has. She would completely destroy her idol, Robert Plant (from Led Zeppelin), in a vocal competition. And her sister Nancy was also amazing, both as a vocalist and guitarist. Nancy is sixty,' he wrote.'What is the explanation for the total rock awesomeness of the Wilson sisters? Following Mormon logic, it can only be something supernatural. And since Ann and Nancy Wilson are not Mormons, or even Christians, that only leaves one possibility: Satan.' 'The Wilson sisters have clearly made some sort of pact with Satan, whereby they keep singing and playing better with age. There is no other explanation. Thank you Mormonism, for teaching me how to think,' he added before signing off with 'Praising the witches.'
ABC News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- ABC News
Lucy Dacus answers your questions about life, love and the papal conclave
You might know Lucy Dacus as one-third of Boygenius (alongside Julien Baker and Phoebe Bridgers) or the writer of one of the most devastating songs of 2018 (it's 'Night Shift', obviously). She's also a well-established artist in her own right, and dropped her fourth album in March. To celebrate the release of Forever Is A Feeling and for a cheeky catch up, Lucy joined Abby and Tyrone on Drive and answered some of your burning questions. Who was your niche childhood celebrity crush? - Annabelle I've said this before – it's the poet dog from the Goofy Movie , but I feel like I should pick somebody else. I said this recently but all the Bond girls. I would watch all the James Bond movies and, um, that was important. I kinda had a crush on the goth chick from Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants . She was just so blasé. The way that kids pick their Disney princess, I feel like I had a friend group and we would pick who we were in that book or movie and I was definitely her. What books or films inspired this album? - Ruby There's a book called Written On The Body by Jeanette Winterson. It's narrated by someone whose gender is never disclosed, and they have this passionate, obsession type love for this person. And the way that they write about how they think about the person and what it's like to be in the same room as them and to slip into love with them is... just electric. So I get some inspiration from that. Garth Greenwell is a great writer, he actually wrote my bio for this [album]. He has a book called Cleanness and a book called What Belongs To You that are very sexy and kind of visceral and still really deep and emotional. Just about at what point do we reach into each others' hearts – if you're already physically engaged, at what do you become emotionally engaged? What would your advice be for someone going through a lesbian break-up? - Z I don't know if there's any blanket advice, every situation is so different. Because, I don't know, I could be like 'well, you're better off', or it could be like 'you know, things change'. Here's maybe the piece of advice I give, and this is not just lesbian, this is just for people in general: Ideally relationships are places where we can meet each other where we're at and show each other more of ourselves. And at a certain point, maybe you outpace each other and you have to diverge. Ideally it can be done painlessly, but almost never is that the case. So if you're feeling pain, you don't have to shy away from it. That's just a part of life. I want to write music but it always feels like I'm performing or trying to put on someone I'm not. How do I be more authentic? - Amy Well, the good thing is anything you make is authentic to you, whether it's a performance or not. No one is actually faking it. Some people have an identity they assume. Some people really write from the heart. Some people you feel as disingenuous, other people you feel really genuine, whether or not it's a fictional character that they're within. There's really no wrong entry point. So if you have an easier time writing from another perspective... secretly, you're still just in it. I don't think you actually have to try that hard and I don't know if you're really off-base. I haven't heard your music, but that's what I would say. Can you tour in like a year so I can get my finances together? - Adele I literally wish I could speak to that. I'm very eager to get over there – and my whole band and crew – we have a real soft spot and excitement at the idea of going to Australia. So know that my heart's in the right place. Do you think you would have won if you were competing in the recent papal conclave? - @gorgeousfart I'm not Catholic! Well, but I guess they're getting anybody in there now, it sounds like. So maybe I would have had more of a chance.
The Sun
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Grammy-winning rock singer CANCELS tour in emotional statement after pulling out of a string of gigs
AN AWARD-winning star has been forced to cancel her tour due to concerning health issues. News from the US indie rock singer's official social media account has shocked and saddened fans. 4 4 Julien Baker has cancelled her tour with Torres in order to 'focus on her health ' and any remaining dates have been scrapped. The official statement read: "Due to recent events, Julien Baker is prioritising her well-being and taking time to focus on her health. "Therefore, the Julien Baker & TORRES 'Send A Prayer My Way' Tour has been cancelled. "This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the disappointment this may cause for fans. We deeply appreciate your understanding." It continued: "Refunds and ticketing information will be provided by the original point of purchase. "Thank you for your continued support and compassion." The Not Strong Enough star was next set to take to the stage in Greenfield, Massachusetts on 20 June. The 29-year-old's last sold-out show was on Thursday, May 1 in New Orleans. Just days ago on Instagram, Baker shared a video with the caption: 'Getting to play these songs for y'all has been unbelievably fun… Keep an eye out for more tour news soon." Cancellation of the Boygenius' star - who performs alongside Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus - has sparked concerns from fans. Huge rock supergroup announce 'hiatus' at packed gig saying 'we're going away - this is our last show' One wrote on Reddit: "Damn hope she's okay." A second penned: "Damn this reads as very serious. I hope she's ok and takes care of herself - you can always tour again but you can't undo harm to your health." A third queried: "Recent events?? I missed a chapter." A fourth questioned: "Sounds like mental health stuff?" Another alarmed fan wrote: "Ugh - heartbreaking for her and the fans. Hoping she is ok! I JUST saw them in New Orleans last week." 4 4
Yahoo
06-05-2025
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Summerfest in Milwaukee loses 2025 headliner after Julien Baker cancels tour
Summerfest 2025 has lost a buzzy act after Julien Baker canceled her planned tour with Torres, including a headlining show at the Milwaukee music festival's Aurora Pavilion June 27. Baker, 27, an acclaimed singer-songwriter and member of Grammy-winning supergroup Boygenius with Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus, announced on May 4 on Instagram that "due to recent events" she was "prioritizing her well-being and taking time to focus on her health." She added: "This decision was not made lightly, and we understand the disappointment this may cause for fans. We deeply appreciate your understanding." Torres shared the statement on Instagram. Further details were not available. However, the news came after Baker and Torres canceled a March 27 speaking engagement and performance at Ohio University because "one of our key members sustained a concussion and will need to take the next few weeks to recover." They also canceled an appearance at the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee, in late March. Baker and Torres's tour had stops planned throughout the summer for cities including New Orleans, Dallas and Philadelphia, behind their critically acclaimed country album "Send a Prayer My Way." Baker released her debut studio album, "Sprained Ankle," in 2015. Since 2018, she also has performed as part of Boygenius, snagging three Grammy wins in 2024 for best rock performance, best rock song and best alternative music album. Julien Baker, singer-songwriter and guitarist with the music group Boygenius, performs a surprise show during South by Southwest at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Tuesday, March 14, 2023, in Austin. Baker has cancelled a planned tour with Torres, including a Summerfest headlining appearance in Milwaukee, for health reasons. A replacement has yet to be named for the canceled Summerfest show. Most of the headliners have been announced for the 2025 festival, with a couple prominent openings remaining, including closing slots at the festival's UScellular Connection Stage June 20, Miller Lite Oasis June 28, Aurora Pavilion July 4 and BMO Pavilion July 5. Summerfest will take place June 19 to 21, June 26 to 28 and July 3 to 5. Brendan Morrow from USA TODAY contributed to this report. This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Summerfest loses 2025 headliner after Julien Baker cancels tour
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Why Did Julien Baker Cancel Her Tour? Health Update
Julien Baker has sparked concern after announcing the cancellation of her joint tour with Torres. A brief statement cited recent events and a need to focus on her health, prompting questions from fans and followers. Julien Baker has canceled the remainder of her Send a Prayer My Way Tour with Torres to prioritize her health. A joint statement posted on May 4, 2025, via both artists' Instagram pages stated, 'Due to recent events, Julien Baker is prioritizing her well-being and taking time to focus on her health.' The announcement emphasized that the decision 'was not made lightly' and acknowledged the 'disappointment' it may cause for fans. The canceled tour, which began on April 23, 2025, included summer dates in cities such as New Orleans, Dallas, and Philadelphia. The musicians' statement also noted that refunds and ticketing information would be handled by the original point of purchase. This cancellation follows earlier disruptions. On March 27, Baker and Torres canceled a performance and speaking engagement at Ohio University, citing that 'one of our key members sustained a concussion and will need to take the next few weeks to recover.' They also pulled out of the Big Ears Festival in Knoxville, Tennessee, that same month (via USA Today). Baker and Torres released their collaborative country album 'Send a Prayer My Way' on April 18, 2025. In a March interview on The Daily Show, Torres said the album had been in development for five years and started after she texted Baker during the COVID-19 pandemic. 'Julien was the first person I thought of because she's from Tennessee, I'm from Georgia,' she said. 'It just made sense.' Baker, 29, first gained recognition with her 2015 debut album Sprained Ankle. She is also part of the Grammy-winning group Boygenius, alongside Phoebe Bridgers and Lucy Dacus. In 2024, Boygenius won three Grammy Awards and later announced a hiatus in February during a secret Los Angeles performance. The post Why Did Julien Baker Cancel Her Tour? Health Update appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
