Latest news with #IAmNotOkay
Scoop
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
Global Superstar Jelly Roll Confirms First Australia & New Zealand Headline Tour
MELBOURNE, Friday August 8, 2025: Live Nation is thrilled to announce Grammy nominated, platinum certified, singer songwriter Jelly Roll will make his inaugural visit to Australia and New Zealand this October and November on The Down Under 2025 Tour – and he's bringing Shaboozey and Drew Baldridge along for the ride. The Down Under 2025 Tour will commence at Melbourne's Rod Laver Arena on Tuesday October 28, followed by Qudos Bank Arena in Sydney on Tuesday November 4, before concluding in Auckland at The Outerfields at Western Springs on Saturday November 8. Jelly Roll will also headline the exciting new Strummingbird Festival, with shows confirmed for Sunshine Coast, Newcastle and Perth. An Adelaide show is to be added for October 26. Mastercard cardholders have special access to The Down Under 2025 Tour presale tickets in Australia and New Zealand. Mastercard Presale starts Friday, August 8 at 3pm and ends running until Monday, August 11 at 3pm (local). Plus, Preferred ticket access to some of the best tickets are available from Monday, August 11 at 4pm (local). Check out for details. One NZ customers can be among the first to secure tickets during a 72-hour presale starting Friday, August 8 at 3pm. Head to A Live Nation presale will commence Friday, August 8 at 3pm, concluding Monday, August 11 at 3pm (local). General Public Onsale: Monday ,August 11 at 4pm (local). Tickets including VIP packages and further information at and Jelly Roll, 2023 CMA New Artist of the Year, is set to showcase his latest, chart-topping album 'Beautifully Broken' alongside radio smash 'Liar,' as well as his platinum certified international #1 'I Am Not Okay,' which topped the Country radio charts in the US, Canada and Australia, clearly resonating with fans. Last year, Jelly Roll earned his fourth career Grammy nomination, with two nominations including Best Country Song and Best Country Solo Performance for 'I Am Not Okay.' Shaboozey holds an impressive record in Australia, as his hit 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' held down the No. 1 spot on the ARIA Singles Chart for three straight weeks last year, marking just the second time an independent release had topped the singles chart. About Jelly Roll: Multi Award-winning, 4x GRAMMY® nominated Nashville native singer/songwriter Jelly Roll (Jason DeFord) claimed the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart with his critically acclaimed 2024 album, Beautifully Broken — which earned the highest critical praise of his career so far from Rolling Stone, Billboard, Associated Press, NPR and more. The release concluded his most successful year yet and followed his sold-out US Beautifully Broken Arena Tour. Just a year earlier, Jelly debuted in the Top 3 on the Billboard 200 All Genre Chart and #2 on the Top Country Album charts with his debut country album, Whitsitt Chapel (released June 2nd, 2023) - earning the biggest country debut album in Billboard Consumption Chart history. Following his sweep at the 2023 CMT Music Awards, CMA Awards, People's Choice Awards, People's Choice Country Awards, 'country's 'most authentic' new artist' (The New Yorker) continued his award-show domination into 2024, winning big at the iHeartRadio Awards and the ACM Awards, before scoring his first two GRAMMY nominations. In 2025, the multi-genre phenomenon - currently nominated for three ACM Awards including Entertainer of the Year - cemented his rise, having already won Country Artist of the Year at this year's iHeartRadio Music Awards and notched two more GRAMMY nominations. Before hitting the road for Post Malone's 2025 BIG ASS STADIUM TOUR and BIG ASS WORLD TOUR, Jelly scored his seventh #1 at country radio in the US with the six-week chart-topper 'Liar,' bringing his career total up to nine #1s including: 'Liar' (country/rock radio), 'I Am Not Okay,' 'Chevrolet' - Dustin Lynch feat. Jelly Roll, 'Halfway To Hell,' 'Save Me,' 'Need A Favor,' 'Son of A Sinner' and 'Dead Man Walking' (rock radio). Now, Jelly's spurring 'Heart of Stone' - the third radio single from his Beautifully Broken record - is currently climbing the country radio charts. 'One of Nashville's fastest rising stars' (The New York Times), he continues to break boundaries. Not just an artist but a humanitarian, Jelly continues to resonate with fans on a global scale, while racking up numerous milestones - from playing his sold-out hometown show for 18,000 fans at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena to donating a recording studio at the juvenile detention center he served in as a teen, to the release of his record-breaking documentary by ABC News, Save Me - the most watched music documentary on the platform - to his visits with rehab centers and those incarcerated across the US. Featured by Nightline, GMA, GMA3, The New York Times, GQ, LA Times, The Tennessean, Billboard, Variety, American Songwriter, CMT and more, his self-built, unconventional industry rise and unique fan connection has garnered praise from numerous outlets, with Variety noting, 'for everyone who's facing the same struggles, Jelly Roll is their Springsteen,' and American Songwriter echoing, 'with a string of accolades and an extremely dedicated following, Jelly Roll has emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the music industry.' About Shaboozey: 6X GRAMMY® nominated singer-songwriter Shaboozey is building his own world, carving a lane in the alternative country and hip-hop space. Born to parents of Nigerian descent and raised in the small town of Woodbridge, VA, the multi-faceted artist grew up on an eclectic mix of music encompassing classic hip-hop and R&B, to country and blues icons like Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, Garth Brooks, and Lead Belly, to master lyricists, such as Bob Dylan and Leonard Cohen. A true crossover artist, he began his epic rise to stardom with two standout features on Beyoncé's COWBOY CARTER —the only artist with multiple appearances on the album. His latest body of work, the critically acclaimed RIAA-gold certified masterpiece Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going, debuted in the top five of the Billboard 200 and was praised by Rolling Stone for 'honouring country tradition and moving it forward.' NPR calls him 'the future of country music,' and the Los Angeles Times crowned him as 'the breakout country artist of the year.' The album's breakthrough anthem, the 6X RIAA-Platinum certified, 'A Bar Song (Tipsy)' holds the record for the longest-leading Hot 100 No. 1 while also topping Billboard's Hot Country Songs, Country Airplay Chart, and Mediabase/Country Aircheck charts. The single has accumulated over a billion streams across DSPs and made history making Shaboozey the first Black male artist to simultaneously top Billboard's Hot Country Songs and Hot 100. He earned nominations for the 2025 GRAMMY® Awards in the general field (Best New Artist & Song of the Year), country (Best Country Song & Best Country Solo Performance), and rap (Best Melodic Rap Performance) categories. He won the New Artist of 2024 and New Artist Song of 2024 awards at the People's Choice Country Awards, garnered Best New Artist and Song of the Summer nominations at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, and was nominated for New Artist of the Year and Single of the Year at the 2024 Country Music Association Awards. He was also named a TIME100 NEXT honouree and Billboard Country Power Player. Highlighting not only his musical vision but also his commitment to influencing modern culture, Shaboozey debuted his collaboration for YSL Beauty's MYSLF Le Parfum for a groundbreaking campaign. Honouring his Virginia roots, Shaboozey continues the region's long-standing tradition of prolific creativity by expanding the scope of contemporary hip-hop, introducing modern Americana to a global audience, and bringing a unique sense of artistry to the world. His debut headline tour 'Where I've Been, Isn't Where I'm Going' sold out in every market and he has played arenas across the US as part of Jelly Roll's 'Beautifully Broken' tour. About Drew Baldridge: Drew Baldridge has built more than just a successful career—he's made history. His breakout hit, 'She's Somebody's Daughter,' became the first independently released single to reach No. 1 on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart as an artist's first chart-topper, released via his own Lyric Ridge Records. Now RIAA Gold-certified, the viral ballad has generated more than 1.1 billion streams and impressions across platforms and remains the highest-charting self-funded song ever on the Billboard Country Airplay chart. The success of 'She's Somebody's Daughter' led to a deal with BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville/Stoney Creek, where Baldridge followed up with his second Top 10 single 'Tough People.' His newest release, 'Get Me Gone' featuring Emily Ann Roberts, previews more music to come. Baldridge was recently named to the CRS New Faces Class of 2025, selected as an iHeart On the Verge artist, and honored as MusicRow's Independent Artist of the Year. A songwriter signed to Sony Music Publishing, Drew Baldridge has written over 500 songs, recorded by artists including Bailey Zimmerman, LOCASH, and Chase Matthew. He has toured with country stars such as Eric Church, Cody Johnson, Jason Aldean, and Luke Bryan, and is currently on the road with Zimmerman, with another run alongside Johnson planned for later this year. Internationally, Baldridge will join Jelly Roll and Shaboozey on the Down Under Tour 2025, before launching his first overseas headlining trek, Country Born Tour 2025, in the UK and Europe this winter. About Live Nation Entertainment
Miami Herald
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
Jelly Roll Reveals Difficult Family Struggle
Throughout his career, Jelly Roll has been honest with fans about the challenges in his personal life, from his ongoing weight loss efforts to his former incarcerations. Now the 40-year-old country star is opening up about the IVF "journey" he's currently on with wife Bunnie Xo, 44. Jelly updated fans on the couple's family-expansion plans while chatting with Access Hollywood on the red carpet at the Academy of Country Music Awards this week. "We're right in the middle of the journey," the "I Am Not Okay" singer said. "For all of our friends out there who have been supporting and praying for us that know the journey we are on, y'all know how hard it is, thanks for praying for us," he continued, adding, "We're still trying." This isn't the first time Jelly or Bunnie has spoken out about their hopes to have a child together. In March, the Dumb Blonde podcast host talked about her experience with IVF in a TikTok video. "I'm literally going through IVF treatments right now - the hormones, the shots, all that," she said. "I'm going through all of the emotions, the rollercoaster, the worry, just so that I can have a little piece of my husband and me - just a little piece wrapped in skin - to just add to the other two beautiful children that we have together." Jelly is the father of two older children from other relationships: Bailee Ann, 16, and Noah Buddy, 8. Related: Jelly Roll Makes Bold Confession About His Weight Copyright 2025 The Arena Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Yahoo
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2025 Academy of Country Music Awards: See what Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Shaboozey and more stars wore on the red carpet
Country music fans, assemble: The 2025 Academy of Country Music Awards is here. Just like ACM Awards past, the annual ceremony celebrates the best and brightest in the genre, while also dishing up some serious displays of country fashion. Who could forget the bright red asymmetrical dress Taylor Swift wore to the 2009 awards show? What about Carrie Underwood's fringed, floor-length Oscar de la Renta gown from the 2014 ceremony? Hosted for the 18th time by 'Queen of Country' Reba McEntire, the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards will take place at the Ford Center at the Star in Frisco, Texas, and will feature performances from country sensations including Lainey Wilson, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and LeAnn Rimes. Also in attendance is Keith Urban, who will receive the coveted Triple Crown Award during the show. Country music stars know that the ACM Awards sets the stage for a dazzling red carpet moment. Here are some of the night's unforgettable looks. Jelly Roll kept his ACM Awards attire classic but cool with a black tee, slacks and textured loafers. Pulling the look together was the 'I Am Not Okay' hitmaker's jacket, which featured black lace appliqué and white piping. Lainey Wilson knows how to dress for a special occasion. The country crooner, who embarked on her Whirlwind World Tour earlier this year, wore a black floral-embellished top with a plunging neckline and teardrop-shaped cutouts along the midriff. Wilson finished the look with bell-bottoms and a wide-brimmed hat. Nicole Kidman stays red carpet ready! The Nine Perfect Strangers actress accompanied her country star husband, Keith Urban, to this year's awards show. Urban wore a black velvet suit sans shirt. Kidman sported a structured leather top and black pants with a draped overskirt. Chris Stapleton kept things simple with a black suit and cowboy hat. His wife, Morgane, wore a black gown with a statement neckpiece. Shaboozey stepped out in a coordinating, distressed leather ensemble that featured delicately embroidered details along the collar and pockets. Kelsea Ballerini wore a showstopping sequinned gown with a fitted bodice and mermaid skirt. Megan Moroney put on a stunning display in an asymmetrical yellow gown, which really stood out in the details. Along the sides, the gown was enclosed by beads and sparkly fringe tassels. A sparkly display! Reba McEntire, the host of tonight's awards show, and her boyfriend, actor Rex Linn, wore coordinating looks. The Happy's Place star's ensemble featured intricate black beading along the suit jacket. For finishing touches, McEntire went country-glam with sparkly black over-the-knee boots and a bedazzled belt. It was date night for country music superstar LeAnn Rimes and her husband, Eddie Cibrian. Rimes wore a semi-sheer tulle gown with a corseted bodice, while Cibrian kept things simple in an all-black suit. Backstreet's back ... at the ACM Awards! Boy banders Kevin Richardson, Howie Dorough, Nick Carter, AJ McLean and Brian Littrell of the Backstreet Boys suited up for the occasion. Standing out from the pack was Richardson, with his textured, light gray pinstripe look. Rita Wilson brought the glamour in a silver mesh midi dress. Kimberly Schlapman of Little Big Town wore a sequinned two-piece, while fellow bandmate Phillip Sweet opted for a brown suede jacket. Married band members Karen Fairchild and Jimi Westbrook, meanwhile, stepped out in complementary looks. Fairchild wore a long-sleeve plum minidress, while Westbrook opted for a suit with a striped jacket. Among the evening's best dressed was Ella Langley, this year's most nominated artist at the ACM Awards. Playing with animal print and texture, the 'You Look Like You Love Me' hitmaker wore a snakeskin-print gown with a rhinestone sash and delicate eyelet lace. Dan Smyers and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay wore monochromatic suits. Smyers opted for burnt orange, while Shay wore light purple. Also suited up were Rascal Flatts members Joe Don Rooney and Jay DeMarcus. Lead singer Gary LeVox, meanwhile, opted for a textured leather jacket, black pants and a silver wallet chain. Jessie Murph was pretty in pink! The 'Blue Stripes' singer-songwriter wore a coordinating baby pink look: a fringed plunging top with low-rise flare pants. To round out the look? Murph brought Wilbur, her pet pig. Mickey Guyton, a two-time ACM Awards nominee, wore a floor-length column dress covered in delicate silver beading. 'Called Crazy' singer-songwriter Kassi Ashton wore an off-white lace gown with delicate draping and a thigh-high slit. Dasha, a first-time ACM Awards nominee, wore a strapless pale pink gown. Pinstripes, anyone? What Not To singer-songwriter Tucker Wetmore stepped out in a gray pinstripe suit with a matching gray cowboy hat. Singer-songwriter Jessie James Decker sparkled in an embellished champagne-colored gown. Wearing a sparkly silver gown with a bustier bodice and thigh-high slit was Morgan Simianer, who famously appeared on Netflix's Cheer. The star cheerleader finished off her look with a cowboy hat and brown cowboy boots. Franklin Jonas, younger brother of Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas, stepped out in an all-black suit with a silver bolo tie.
CBC
03-05-2025
- CBC
Yukon child advocate finds shortcomings in gov't response to holds, isolation at Whitehorse school
The Yukon government failed to properly respond to and support students and families affected by the improper use of holds and isolation at a Whitehorse elementary school, according to a new report by the office of the territory's child and youth advocate. Territorial Education Minister Jeanie McLean tabled the report — titled I Am Not Okay, It's Not Okay — in the Yukon legislative assembly Thursday. The 68-page document is the result of a systemic review the advocate's office began in 2021 after reports emerged that some staff at Jack Hulland Elementary School had placed students in physical holds or confined them in isolation spaces. "I think the title says it," advocate Annette King said in an interview after the report was tabled, emphasizing the "long-lasting impacts" that the practices had on children and their families. "In our work, we're always dealing with rights violations... But to learn about the magnitude of this in terms of the long-standing 'Jack Hulland way' that wasn't addressed for many, many years — that is alarming." Holds, where adults use their bodies to physically restrain a child, are supposed to be a last resort when a child is at serious risk of harming themselves or others, while isolation is not supposed to be used in Yukon schools at all. However, an internal review by the education department found that up until 2020, some Jack Hulland staff members routinely used both on students for not complying with directions, including in cases like a child refusing to pull down the hood on their sweater. "We have witnessed the alarming consequences of a systemic failure in the education system – one that has left vulnerable children subject to harmful practices, without accountability for those responsible," part of the child and youth advocate's report reads. The advocate office's review was independent from the government's and from a Yukon RCMP investigation that resulted in no criminal charges being laid. The report makes five findings related to major shortcomings in the government's response and lays out eight recommendations "so that this never happens again." Among the shortcomings were a lack of communication with families throughout the process, which the report says left some "in a state of uncertainty and frustration" and excluded others from being able to participate in investigations or reviews. The report also says there was inadequate documentation and incident reporting, including when it came to "some individuals" complying with their duty to promptly report suspected child abuse and properly filling out workplace risk assessments. School staff must fill out those assessments whenever there's physical contact between a student and staff member, but the report says that in some cases, assessments at Jack Hulland lacked detail or were not done at all. As well, some of the completed assessments were not properly stored or reviewed by higher-ups in the department in a timely manner. Other shortcomings, the report says, include staff named in the criminal investigation having continued access to students, insufficient educational programming for students with complex needs, and a failure to provide therapeutic support for both current and former Jack Hulland students since the allegations came to light. As well, the report says the RCMP's response "was delayed by many months and interviews were not prioritized," which resulted in some victims losing trust in the investigation and deciding not to participate when finally contacted by police. Minister accepts recommendations 'in principle' The report's recommendations include improving coordination between government departments and other agencies to ensure reports of child abuse are dealt with promptly and that affected children receive ongoing support. It also recommends creating "a clear and organized process to document incidents," improving post-incident communication with school communities, strengthening school safety policies and procedures, and providing "continued access to supports" for former Jack Hulland students and families dealing with "the life-long impacts." Besides the findings and recommendations, the report also notes that the office provided "individual advocacy" to 20 affected children and youth, that Indigenous children made up a "disproportionately high number" of Jack Hulland-related referrals to the office, and that while some affected children "struggled with dysregulation, many did not." The report asks the government to provide an initial response to the recommendations and the work being done to implement them by June 30 and a follow-up by on Dec. 1. Education Minister Jeanie McLean, who also tabled two other reports by the child and youth advocate this week, unrelated to the Jack Hulland review, was not available for an interview Thursday or Friday. In a news release, she said the government accepted the reports' recommendations "in principle and has already been hard at work to take meaningful steps to address these issues." "Our government is committed to creating safer, more inclusive schools that support every student's learning and wellbeing," she said.
Los Angeles Times
27-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Los Angeles Times
The best, worst and megachurch-iest of Stagecoach Day 2
Less than a week after Coachella concluded, the Stagecoach country music festival has drawn another crowd in the tens of thousands to the now mostly grassless Empire Polo Club in Indio. The three-day event kicked off Friday and will run through Sunday night with headliners Zach Bryan, Jelly Roll and Luke Combs. I'll be here all weekend to bring you the highs and the lows as they happen. Here's what went down on Day 2: 'This is officially the biggest show I've ever headlined in my career,' Jelly Roll said not long into his main-stage performance, and for him that presented an opportunity to do more than entertain: 'I never would have dreamed that God would've brought a boy from Tennessee to the desert of Southern California,' he added, his voice steadily rising like a pastor's, 'to lead us in church service on a Saturday night to heal the broken through the power of music.' True to that framing, the face-tattooed rapper-turned-singer did plaintive versions of his songs 'Son of a Sinner' and 'I Am Not Okay' — both of which draw on his history with drugs and jail to tell stories of redemption — and brought out an actual worship leader, Brandon Lake, to sing his growly Christian-music crossover hit, 'Hard Fought Hallelujah.' The stage set resembled a gas station with a neon sign assuring us that Jesus saves — an oasis in the desert, in other words. Jelly Roll made time for some more earthly pleasures: cameos from BigXthaPlug and Wiz Khalifa that reminded you of his hip-hop roots, and an appearance by MGK, who did his appealingly bratty pop-punk 'My Ex's Best Friend.' He also brought out Alex Warren to sing his gloopy ballad 'Ordinary' and to premiere a new duet between the two of them called 'Oh My Brother.' (Unfortunately, it sounded like Imagine Dragons.) Jelly Roll finished his set with another faith-minded moment, welcoming Lana Del Rey to the stage to join him for 'Save Me' as simulated rain fell on the two of them. Del Rey's feathery croon was totally wrong for the song, which calls for an unembarrassed quality that's not part of her whole deal. But Jelly Roll looked so amped to have her out there that you were inclined — hey, what do you know — to forgive. Saturday's big megachurch energy continued with Creed's late-night set in the Palomino tent, where singer Scott Stapp struck an assortment of messianic poses as his bandmates ground out the gospel-grunge riffs of 'One Last Breath' and 'Higher.' For the latter, Creed brought out the pop-soul star Tori Kelly — just one of the many millennials and zoomers who've kept Creed in business a quarter-century after the band's hit-making era. Did you know that Lana Del Rey had made out with your pal Morgan Wallen, as she claimed in a song at Stagecoach on Friday night?Did she say so? Good for her. Your girlfriend recently announced she's pregnant. If you could choose, what would be the first song your child hears?'Island in the Sun' by Weezer? I don't know. It's a good vibe. You posted a photo the other day of you and Bailey Zimmerman hanging out at Billy Bob's in Texas. Bailey's drinking a Twisted Tea. Did you let him know that Twisted Tea is a disgusting drink?I honestly don't know what happened that night. We went to a bar, and I think his manager was like, 'Please don't go out with Koe.' Once we got offstage, it was sort of chaos — kind of black-out city. Twisted Tea, I'm not a big fan of it. But Bailey's young. I remember being that young and drinking it too — I can't hold it against him. What's an adult beverage you've sworn off?I will never drink Rumple Minze ever again. Last year, Jessie Murph said on TikTok that she'd been called a rat by some of your fans for appearing on your song 'High Road.' Then she directed them to the solo version you released and told them to go get their DUIs. What's your response?She's a bad bitch. Shout out to her. Everybody that was talking s—, go f— yourself. You wrote songs for your album '9 Lives' with the songwriter Amy Allen, who also had a hand in Sabrina Carpenter's 'Short n' Sweet.' Are you into Sabrina's album?I'd be a liar if I said I wasn't in there jamming it. I'm a Sabrina fan. Are you involved in a beef with another musician at the moment?I'm currently beefless. I think I'm pretty cool with everybody. If you hear different from somebody else, though, let me know — we'll fire it up for sure. Last week you posted a photo from the studio. The best new song you've got so far — what's it about?We wrote a song about a serial killer the other day. What's a tattoo you regret?'F— 2020' on my leg. I was super-drunk when I got it. I woke up the next morning, wiped the blood away and said, 'Well, that's there forever.' Tiera Kennedy, dressed in an Aaliyah T-shirt for her second Stagecoach performance of the day, moving nimbly through SWV's always-welcome 'Weak.' Ashley McBryde, on the main stage at sunset, nailing the haunted yet blissed-out vibe of Don Henley's 'The Boys of Summer.' Playing Stagecoach as part of a tour behind last year's 'Passage du Desir' (which he released under the alter ego Johnny Blue Skies), Sturgill Simpson and his tight four-piece band offered up an hour of soulful boogie-rock jams that evoked the Allman Brothers backed by Booker T. & the M.G.'s. Speaking of covers: In addition to William Bell's early-'60s soul staple 'You Don't Miss Your Water,' Simpson played a longing rendition of, uh, 'Party All the Time' by Eddie Murphy. Like T-Pain on Friday, Shaboozey completed a rare Indio trifecta on Saturday, performing on Stagecoach's main stage after doing both weekends of Coachella. (Perhaps that's why he wore three bedazzled belts as part of his sharp denim suit.) The rap-fluent country star sang a moving rendition of Bob Dylan's 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door,' which he called one of his favorite songs of all time; brought out Sierra Ferrell to do 'Hail Mary'; and closed of course with 'A Bar Song (Tipsy),' his 2024 smash that spent 19 weeks atop Billboard's Hot 100 last year. Around the time of February's Grammy Awards, Shaboozey appeared to have tired — reasonably! — of 'Tipsy's' rootsy jollity. Here, though, he seemed reenergized by the thousands singing along. One vivid demonstration of Stagecoach's evolution from the festival's early days: Scott Storch's appearance inside Diplo's HonkyTonk, where the producer and songwriter was introduced by his Don Julio-guzzling hype man as the guy who dated both Paris Hilton and Kim Kardashian. Eyes hidden behind his signature aviators, Storch took up a spot behind a Korg Kronos synthesizer and played along with a handful of the slinky pop and R&B hits he helped create in the early 2000s — not least Justin Timberlake's 'Cry Me a River,' before which he very dramatically ripped a cig. Help me parse the timeline in your viral hit 'Austin.' The narrator used to live in L.A., then moved to Austin and now is talking about moving back to L.A.?'Austin' is actually about Nashville, but Nashville had some s— rhymes, so we changed it to Austin. In the song, I had been in Nashville — Austin — was living in L.A., and I was moving back to Nashville. That was the whole storyline there. And the guy that I was talking to was in Nashville. Well, Austin. Hmm. Is it true that things don't rhyme with Nashville?Cashville? Hashville? Would you rather be 10% smarter or 10% funnier?Funnier. I feel pretty smart. But also: You have to be intelligent to be funny. What's the last thing you used ChatGPT for?In the set today, I whip out a harmonica and play it, so we built a harmonica holster into my outfit — my ass-less chaps that are hanging over there. They were asking what the dimensions were, and I was like, 'How would I know?' But ChatGPT will know. Throwback to your L.A. days: Ralphs or Vons?I'm more of a Trader Joe's girl. Most hated freeway?The 10 is f—ing terrible. Do you consider yourself a theater kid?Yes — a thespian, all the way. Is 'theater kid' derogatory?People use it as an insult, but I think it's the biggest compliment. Before I go onstage, to everyone in my band and my dancers, I'm like, 'Broadway, guys — Broadway.' I channel my musical-theater self onstage, as if I'm playing myself in a musical-theater production. What's a musical you'd like to be in but you haven't yet?I'm dying to play Sandy in 'Grease.' How many unread text messages do you have?823. Does anyone besides you know the passcode to your phone?I think my whole team does. I don't have anything to hide on there.
