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Cyndi Lauper on how her iconic hairstyles reflected her life's defining moments
Cyndi Lauper's bold, ever-changing hairstyles have always been more than just a fashion statement -- they were acts of rebellion. In an interview with "Good Morning America" Digital, Lauper revealed that her half-shaved head in the "Time After Time" music video symbolized defiance at a time when women were "haunted by the image of their mother in a life of drudgery." "Cutting my hair in that way would also be a rebellious act, one culture fighting to move away from a more oppressive culture for women," she said. Lauper said she surprised Dave Wolff -- her longtime boyfriend in the '80s and former manager -- with her haircut, revealing her new red style for the first time while the cameras were rolling in the video because she wanted his reaction to be "natural." "The hair symbolized a counterculture and rebellion, and that was significantly important to me," she said. "If you're going to color your hair, you might as well ... color it a color." Lauper also reflected on a deeply personal moment in the video: The tears she shed onscreen were real. She said it was the moment she realized she had made it as a rock star, recalling how she had once faced homelessness and was voted "most likely to die" by her peers in school. "I was either going to expire or be this artist, and I wound up being this artist," she recalled. "That's why I was crying, because I couldn't believe life had given me that gift." Nearly 40 years later, the video has amassed more than 500 million views on YouTube, proof of its lasting cultural impact. "It became a classic because I think I spoke to people," Lauper said. Lauper added that the video's message still resonates, because women today can relate to the feeling of not wanting to fit in. "From the clothing to the hair to the makeup, it symbolized one culture fighting to move away from a more oppressive culture for women," she said. Lauper told "GMA" her hair has been an outlet for her creativity over the years and a way to encourage women. Below, she described the inspiration behind some of her most memorable styles. Photo shoot, 1983 "Red hair, I just liked the way it felt," she said. "And it wasn't just regular red, it was a crazy color. I think at that point I was using fire-engine red, and sometimes it was brighter than others." American Music Awards, 1985 "For the 'Money Changes Everything' music video, that was the color. Everything was black and white except for my hair, and that was painted," she said. Performing in Chicago, 1999 "A friend of mine had done her hair in dreads, and I said, 'How do you do that?' Because it looked like once you could do it, you didn't have to mess with it," Lauper recalled. She continued, "I had done my hair blue, which I liked at the time, and it was after I had my kid, and I just did my own dreads, and I was doing my own hair on tour … it looked good." Melbourne concert, 2023 "I like mohawks, and, yeah, purple is good," Lauper said. "A lot of times, you know, if it's spring, I get it. Inspired by the flowers, you know, and tulips." Lauper has seen tremendous success over her decadeslong career, earning two Grammy Awards, a Primetime Emmy Award, a Tony Award for co-writing "Kinky Boots," four Billboard Music Awards, two American Music Awards, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Her debut album from 1983, "She's So Unusual," made history as the first by a woman to score four top-five hit singles, including the iconic "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "Time After Time." She is set to be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in November. Lauper is currently on the last leg of her yearlong Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour, with 21 shows left in North America this summer.
UPI
11-06-2025
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Watch: Cyndi Lauper says 'Girls' farewell tour is a 'celebration'
1 of 5 | Cyndi Lauper discussed her farewell tour on "The Late Show" Tuesday. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 11 (UPI) -- "Time After Time" singer Cyndi Lauper described her farewell tour as "a celebration" when she stopped by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert Tuesday. Lauper, 71, launches the final leg of her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour in July. The singer-songwriter said on The Late Show that the tour is inspired by music and art. "There was a living art movement between 1910 and 1930 in Paris, and that is what inspired mixing art and music, and I got to do it. And that's why I'm so excited," she told Colbert. "This is what I always wanted to do, and when they said, 'Why don't you do, you know, a farewell tour?' I said, 'If I do a farewell tour, I'm going to do what I always wanted.' And that was mix art and music in an arena." "I'm excited, and it's a celebration Stephen. Everybody comes, everyone's welcome. Some people dress up. Some people don't. It's a lot of fun. We sell wigs," she added. Lauper is also among the upcoming Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees. "I still believe that rock 'n' roll can save the world," she told Colbert. The induction ceremony will take place Nov. 8 in Los Angeles and stream on Disney+. Cyndi Lauper turns 70: a look back Cyndi Lauper opens for Cher at Vancouver's GM Place in Canada on August 13, 1999. Photo by H. Ruckemann/UPI | License Photo
Yahoo
28-04-2025
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- Yahoo
Cyndi Lauper Feels 'Humbled' to Be Among the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2025 Inductees
Cyndi Lauper will be inducted into the 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame She was previously nominated twice before. Lauper said she was "humbled" to receive the honor After two nominations, Cyndi Lauper is finally a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee. On Sunday, April 27, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation unveiled the final list for the class of 2025, with the "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" hitmaker, 71, listed alongside Bad Company, Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker, OutKast, Soundgarden and The White Stripes in the performer category. For Lauper, who made her debut in 1983 and has become known for hits like "Time After Time" and "She Bop," the honor comes after being nominated for the Hall of Fame twice. The first time was in 2023 before she finally secured her place in 2025. "I'm humbled to be in the company of so many of my heroes - Aretha, Tina, Chaka, Joni, Wanda, to name just a few," Lauper wrote on Instagram, alongside a carousel of photos revealing all the inductees for 2025 while paying homage to female singers, like Aretha Franklin, Tina Turner, Chaka Khan, Joni Mitchell and Wanda Jackson, who were all inducted into the Hall of Fame in the years prior. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Related: Cyndi Lauper Had a 'Hard Time with Fame' After Her Debut Album in 1983: 'Scared the Hell Out of Me' "Women have made so many important contributions to music and to rock n roll and a win for one of us is a win for all of us," Lauper continued, before recognizing the voters and fans for their support. She concluded: "Thank you to the voting members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame for this honor. And thank you to my fans for supporting me throughout my career. I could not do any of this without you." The nominees for the Hall of Fame were first announced in February, with the "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" singer among the shortlist of potential inductees. After learning she was nominated, Lauper reflected on the "exciting" moment while speaking with PEOPLE. "You know, I've been singing rock and roll most of my life, so I know I'm a rocker," she said before later noting that it was "exciting that more women are being acknowledged." She continued: "I am very much a believer that we all stand on the shoulders of the people that came before us, and we know that the people that come after us will stand on our shoulders. It's a whole musical chain, and everything affects your music." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! Related: Cyndi Lauper, 71, Reveals Why She Won't Take a Break After Her Farewell Tour Ends (Exclusive) When making the announcement on Sunday, the foundation said this year's class represented "a powerhouse lineup of trailblazers, icons, and music legends who have shaped the ever-evolving sounds of Rock & Roll," per a press release. In addition to the performer category, Salt-N-Pepa and Warren Zevon will be honored with the musical influence award, with Thom Bell, Nicky Hopkins and Carol Kaye being recognized with the musical excellence award and Lenny Waronker receiving the Ahmet Ertegun award. The 2025 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony will stream live on Disney+ on Saturday, Nov. 8 from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, while a special will air on ABC at a later date and be available to stream on Hulu. Read the original article on People
Daily Mail
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How Kristen Stewart finally found long-lasting love after 4 ex-girlfriends including a Victoria's Secret model
Kristen Stewart finally found love with Dylan Meyer, as the couple tied the knot on Sunday, April 20th. The former Twilight actress, 35, said her I do's with Dylan in an LA wedding after dating for six years, according to TMZ. The couple first met in 2013 while on the set of a movie, however they did not pursue a romantic relationship until they met again years later via their mutual friend. Dylan is the daughter of Nicholas Meyer, an Oscar nominated screenwriter, director and author whose credits include directing two Star Trek films, directing Time After Time and his novel The Seven-Per-Cent Solution. Prior to Dylan, Kristen has had a number of girlfriends, including Alicia Cargile, musician St. Vincent, supermodel Stella Maxwell and stylist Sara Dinkin. Kristen's now wife Dylan is also in the Hollywood industry - working as an actress and also a screenwriter. She acted in a number of projects, including the series Homemade, which also starred Kristen. Other projects Dylan appeared in include short films Jem Reacts to the New Jem, Wrestling Isn't Wrestling and The Death and Return of Superman. She served as a screenwriter for the movie Moxie, the series Miss 2059, XOXO and Loose Ends. Kristen and Dylan first met in 2013, Kristen revealed in a 2019 interview on The Howard Stern Show. 'I met her years ago on a movie and I hadn't seen her in six years, and then she rocked up at a friend's birthday party and I was like, "Where have you been, and how have I not known you?"' She's been living in LA alongside my life but not ever converging.' she explained. 'We're both from LA and we really love LA. We both felt like trolls as kids. We're like so similar but different. She's a writer. She's brilliant,' Kristen added. The couple were first linked in August 2019 - after they were seen kissing in New York City while out and about. The lovebirds went Instagram official two months later, with Dylan sharing a kissing picture. They got engaged in 2021, with Dylan proposing to Kristen - which Kristen revealed on another interview with Howard Stern in 2021. 'It's not a given that I would be the one, you know what I mean? Like, with two girls, you never know, like, who's going to fulfill what weird f****g gender role thing and we don't do that or think about it in those terms,' she said in the interview. 'So I was like, "Wait, well, I'm not the one for sure." And so I was kind of joking for a bit, like, "No, I want to be the one to propose, like, I want to be proposed to" and then she just grabbed that bowl and mad it happen. It was f*****g so cute.' The couple made their red carpet debut at the 2022 Critics Choice Awards. The couple wed on Sunday in LA, with only a small group of friends and family in attendance - including pals Ashley Benson and Brandon Davis. Kristen previously told Howard that marriage was never something she wanted before she met Dylan, explaining that: 'When you know, you know.' The lovebirds were already thinking about kids in 2024, with Kristen revealing to Rolling Stone that they definitely want to have a family together. 'I don't know what my family's going to look like, but there's no f*****g way that I don't start acquiring kids. And also ideally at some point, I go, "I want to have a kid." I really want that to happen.' Kristen dated actor Michael Angarano in 2005, after first meeting the year prior. After they split in 2009, Kristen went on to date; the couple met on the set of their film Twilight. They did five films together in the franchise. In summer 2012, their relationship hit a snag when she was photographed sharing a kiss with her Snow White and the Huntsmen director Rupert Sanders. At the time, Kristen made a public apology. However by May 2013, Kristen and Robert split for good. The following year, the actress began dating Alicia Cargile, even speaking out about her in an interview in 2016. They split by October 2016 and Kristen was spotted with singer St. Vincent soon after, however their relationship only last for a few months. Kristen went on to date Victoria's Secret supermodel Stella Maxwell. The couple dated on and off from December 2016 until December 2018, before rekindling their romance briefly in summer 2019. The star dated stylist Sara Dinkin in a rebound relationship; the couple's relationship was short lived - dating from December 2018 until April 2019.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
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Cyndi Lauper live at The O2 review: fun, barely-contained mayhem
Last summer, Lauper drew a huge crowd at Glastonbury's Pyramid Stage, but gave a rocky and uneven performance in a show beset with technical difficulties. When her vocals weren't drowned out entirely by the cranked-up bass, she often lagged behind the band, possibly due to issues with her in-ear monitors, and by the end, she appeared frustrated with the production team. It was far from a triumphant victory lap, and ahead of her first (and last) arena tour since 1987, the new wave star had a lot to prove. Fortunately, she sounded far better last night at The O2. Lauper still has pipes after all, it turns out: unleashing an operatic quaver for her cover of Prince's When You Were Mine, and belting out the high notes of I Drove All Night to huge cheers while her floaty white skirt served as a projector for images of cars and streaming headlights. 'And I still can't parallel park,' she quipped afterwards. Lit by the crowd's phone torches, Time After Time finally got the rendition it really deserved, too. Lauper also invited surprise guest Boy George on for her joyous closer Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. Conceptually, Lauper explained, the Farewell Tour is intended as a piece of living art: Girls Just Wanna Have Fun featured visuals by the Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama (and a dot-covered costume for Lauper) while True Colours was accompanied by a version of Daniel Wurtzel's installation art piece Air Fountain. 'If I'm going out, I'm going out big,' she reasoned, on her distinctive Queens drawl. 'I've never been a church mouse anyway.' So far, so slick? There was still plenty of chaos along the way: opener She Bop featured Lauper performing a slightly honking recorder solo, and ahead of a cover of Mardi Gras song Iko Iko, she clambered out of a trapdoor in a frill-covered dress by designer Christian Siriano, accessorised with a washboard chest-plate. 'The gays want glamour!' she declared, quoting Siriano. There was also no reining in Lauper's love of a meandering, slightly excessive story. Earlier iterations of the tour's setlist featured a cover of Wanda Jackson's Funnel of Love, but last night Lauper got too carried away with one of her winding tales. 'Holy cow! I forgot to do a song!' she exclaimed. Not even this could halt her monologuing though; within minutes she moved straight onto romanticising houses covered with asbestos ('I always used to think that the shingles looked like Good & Plenty [sweets]') For most other artists, this could easily be a total trainwreck, but Lauper's too charismatic for that. Though far from polished, it was hard to resist the charm of her sweary Queens drawl, and in the end, the undercurrent of barely-contained mayhem felt like an integral part of the fun.
