At Billboard‘s Billboard No. 1s Party 2024 on November 18, Rania Aniftos caught up with Zedd on the red carpet. Reflecting on his 2012 hit collaboration “Stay The Night,” featuring Paramore’s powerhouse leader Hayley Williams, Zedd shared insights into the creative synergy and memorable moments of working with the frontwoman. Aniftos shares, “Speaking of your art standing the test of time, I don’t know if you’ve seen this, but ‘Stay The Night’ has made a resurgence on TikTok.” “I had not,” Zedd excitedly shares. “Working with Hayley Williams on that,” she continues. “What’s it like working with a powerhouse like… Read more »
Rock icon and beloved activist Cyndi Lauper is currently on tour bringing her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour. Friday, November 1, she made a stop at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, and this time, she brought out the iconic Hayley Williams of Paramore. The two dueted a thrilling, nostalgia-inducing “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” in matching white trench coats with large red polka dots. Previously, Williams also performed “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” with Kacey Musgraves back in 2019 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Plus, Lauper has shared the stage with many talented people on this tour, including Sam Smith, who… Read more »
Let’s just start by collectively thanking Paramore’s frontwoman Hayley Williams. This weekend at the iHeartRadio Festival in Las Vegas, NV, she vehemently spoke out against former President and current Republican candidate Donald Trump. During the band’s performance on Friday, September 20, of “Big Man, Little Dignity,” which features lines such as, “No offense but you, you got no integrity,” Williams proudly spoke against Donald Trump. She shares, “Project 2025 is Donald Trump’s playbook for controlling and punishing women, poor people, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community.” Read more: Something In The Way Fest Relaunches with American Football, Soccer Mommy,… Read more »
While wrapping up their Eras Tour run with Taylor Swift, Paramore received some cool news. According to ChartMasters, the “Hard Times” band ranks as the 20th most-streamed rock act on Spotify. Speaking on the news, Hayley Williams took to Instagram to post a story. She says, “We are one of only two bands that include women in the Top 20 of all time. Of course I’m beyond honoured, but in my lifetime I hope to see more women, more LGBTQ+, and black/brown talent on this list. Also ‘rock’ is funny… are Paramore a rock band or just not quite 100%… Read more »
Hayley Williams is one of alternative’s most iconic voices, and she genuinely has no time for modern internet drama. Fans are applauding the Paramore lead singer’s call-out of pop girly stan culture after she posted a now-expired Instagram story. According to a Stereogum transcription, Williams shares, “Something I’ve been thinking about a lot, and why I don’t really love it… Especially in the music world, whether it’s the pop girls or any scene, really, people only give a fuck about numbers now, and stats. And that is so lame. It’s very fun, don’t get me wrong. It’s sick. We’ve had… Read more »
Taylor Swift has been dominating the charts with her most recent offering The Tortured Poets Department and taking over stadiums across the world. On her current European and UK leg of The Eras Tour, she is bringing Paramore along for the ride. Lucky ticketholders of the Wembley Stadium June 22 show got to witness the live collab of the century: Hayley Williams and Swift singing “Castles Crumbling.” The track comes from Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault), which also includes “Electric Touch” featuring Fall Out Boy. So, yes, Swift is a certified emo. Swift announced Willaims by saying, “I… Read more »
Today marked a stunning Monday for pop-punk and country fans alike. For a Consequence Of Sound cover story, Paramore‘s Hayley Williams sat down with legend Dolly Parton ahead of her forthcoming album Rockstar. The “Jolene” singer is switching things up and heading for the electric guitar-laden sounds of authentic rock ‘n’ roll. Across 30 tracks, Parton is collaborating with myriad artists on cover tracks, including “I Hate Myself for Loving You” featuring Joan Jett And The Blackhearts and “Let It Be” featuring Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr with special guests Peter Frampton and Mick Fleetwood. Beyond these collabs, Parton released… Read more »
It is ALWAYS a good time for new music from Paramore. Hayley Williams says the band has been back in the studio as of recently, and that can truly only mean one thing. This news came in the form of a health update from Williams. Paramore was unfortunately forced to cancel shows due to Hayley Williams suffering from a lung infection. Luckily, she is feeling much better now and hinted at the band writing new tunes. In February of this year, Paramore released their long-anticipated sixth studio album, This Is Why. It featured popular singles including the title track, “This… Read more »
With just days left on the This Is Why Tour, Paramore has unfortunately been forced to cancel the last two remaining shows in Portland and Salt Lake City. The reason behind this decision stems from vocalist Hayley Williams battling a lung infection, which has severely impacted her well-being. Back on July 23, the band first shared the postponement of a few shows due to health concerns within their camp. Their initial statement conveyed, “After much deliberation, in the interest of our health and the ability to put on a show you all deserve, we have decided to reschedule our shows… Read more »
Taylor Swift has thrilled her fans by unveiling the highly-anticipated tracklist for Speak Now (Taylor’s Version), a masterful reimagining of her illustrious third album from 2010. With an impressive collection of 22 tracks, this updated edition follows the successful pattern set by her previously reissued albums, Red (Taylor’s Version) and Fearless (Taylor’s Version). Adding to the excitement are six captivating new singles, labeled “From The Vault.” The icing on the cake comes in the form of remarkable collaborations with her real-life best friend, the incomparable Hayley Williams of Paramore, as well as the revered rock titans, Fall Out Boy. Williams… Read more »
