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People reports that Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff have separated, with sources describing the relationship as “rocky” and in a period of “figuring things out.” Qualley has allegedly deleted wedding photos from their 2023 New Jersey ceremony, while Antonoff was seen with his sister during Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding weekend, with no official confirmation issued yet.
Lena Dunham’s memoir Famesick reveals she confronted her ex Jack Antonoff about his closeness to an unnamed teen pop star during the Lorde-era Melodrama period, describes boundary issues in their five-year relationship, and recounts a brief affair with a middle-school ex after her 2018 hysterectomy; Dunham and Antonoff split in 2018. Antonoff has since dated Margaret Qualley (married in 2023), while Dunham married Luis Felber in 2021.
Lorde announced she’s now an independent artist after her Universal Music Group contract expired in late 2025, seeking a clean slate after signing with UMG at age 12. She praised the team at UMG but said she needed freedom from a pre-sold creative output, and Variety confirms she’s no longer with UMG. She had released Virgin through UMG in 2025 and is currently on her Ultrasound tour, with upcoming Los Angeles shows, while leaving open the possibility of future deals with Universal.
Lorde revealed she donated the $204,000 earned from Minneapolis concert merch to the Minnesota Immigration Rights Action Committee and Immigrant Defense Network, posting an Instagram image of a hand inscribed with 'ICE out' as part of her Ultrasound World Tour stop in the city and aligning with a broader artist push against ICE.
BottleRock Napa Valley 2026 lineup, led by Foo Fighters and Backstreet Boys, features about 80 acts on six stages May 22–24 at the Napa Valley Expo. The bill also includes Lorde, Teddy Swims, LCD Soundsystem, Lil Wayne, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and more, with roughly 90% of acts new to the festival. Three-day GA tickets start at $475 with a $100 layaway option; the festival also offers a Silent Disco and a Williams-Sonoma Culinary Stage.
Governors Ball 2026 in Queens features over 60 artists with headliners Lorde, Kali Uchis, and A$AP Rocky, including a diverse lineup of local and international acts across three days from June 5-7.
Governors Ball Music Festival 2026 will feature headliners Lorde, Stray Kids, and A$AP Rocky, with Kali Uchis and Jennie among the supporting acts, along with a diverse lineup including Geese, Blood Orange, and Freddie Gibbs, taking place in Queens, New York from June 5-7, with tickets on sale starting January 8.
The 2026 Governors Ball music festival in New York City will feature headliners Lorde, Stray Kids, and A$AP Rocky, along with over 60 artists across three stages, offering a mix of live music, food, and fan experiences from June 5-7 in Queens.
Lorde's UltraSound tour marks a transformative and intimate approach to arena shows, emphasizing rawness, minimal visuals, and personal vulnerability, including taping her chest on stage and walking through the crowd, which empowers her and deepens her connection with fans.
Lorde's fourth album 'Virgin' is a mixed bag, featuring erratic production and superficial themes, with moments of introspection like 'Shapeshifter' and 'Broken Glass' that reveal her ongoing struggle with fame and self-identity. Despite high expectations, the album feels disjointed and less compelling than her previous work, though it hints at a more vulnerable side of the artist.
Glastonbury 2025 featured memorable moments including Olivia Rodrigo's collaboration with Robert Smith, Lorde's surprise album performance, Kneecap's politically charged set, Lewis Capaldi's emotional return, and Skepta stepping in as a surprise replacement, amidst political controversies and standout performances.
Lorde's fourth album Virgin marks a departure from her previous polished work, embracing rawness, vulnerability, and honesty, reflecting her evolving identity and connection with her audience through straightforward lyrics and diverse sonic influences.
Lorde's album 'Virgin' explores themes of physicality, identity, and motherhood through visceral, candid lyrics and minimalist production, emphasizing her artistic authenticity and complex relationship with her body and creativity.
The first full day of Glastonbury Festival featured performances by The 1975, Biffy Clyro, Lorde, and Lewis Capaldi, along with surprises and vibrant festival fashion, as crowds enjoyed a lively and sunny atmosphere.
Lorde's new album Virgin, her shortest yet, explores themes of growing up, sexuality, and personal struggles, with a strong influence from her life in New York City. It reflects her evolving relationship with mood-altering substances and her ongoing process of self-discovery, set against a backdrop of her new environment and personal experiences.