Alicia Brown is speaking out, stating that she never called Big Tigger an “abuser” as he finally breaks his silence on her allegations.

RELATED: Source Speaks After Big Tigger’s Wife Alicia Brown Accuses Him Of Abuse & Cheating On Her With Francesca Amiker (EXCLUSIVE DETAILS)

Alicia Brown Says She Never Called Big Tigger An “Abuser” As He Breaks His Silence

On Friday, June 12, Loren LoRosa took to X, formerly known as Twitter, and shared a statement she received from Alicia Brown. In the statement, Brown explained that she “never” called her husband an abuser. Additionally, she alleged social media drew conclusions “from information that was shared.”

“But those conclusions are not statements I have made,” she said while contributing the events forward to the legal process.

To note, social media users reacted to her statement in TSR’s comment section.

Meanwhile, Tigger took the radio waves of his morning show to read his official statement, which he also shared with LoRosa.

Francesca Amiker Has Shared Another Statement

Meanwhile, Francesca Amiker also took to the radio waves and shared her own thoughts on Brown accusing Tigger of cheating with her.

More On Alicia Brown’s Abuse & Cheating Claims About Big Tigger And Francesca Amiker

As The Shade Room previously reported, Brown went viral earlier this week after taking to social media to share footage of herself with an apparent busted eyebrow. Additionally, she captioned the clip of herself, “Someone ask my husband why my face happened #FrancescaAmiker.”

Additionally, she alleged that she and Tigger were getting a divorce over his relationship with Amiker.

Initially, Francesca Amiker reacted to the claim with denial.

Additionally, a source reached out to TSR and also denied Brown’s allegations.

Subsequently, information surfaced about Alicia Brown reportedly being arrested for child neglect in 2004 and having a daughter who allegedly went missing in 2019.

Since then, Big Tigger has reportedly been named as a suspect in an alleged May assault involving Alicia Brown. Amid all of this, Brown also spoke to TSR, confirming the neglect incident but remaining mum on the alleged assault.

RELATED: UPDATE: Big Tigger Reportedly Named As Suspect In Alleged Assault Of Alicia Brown As She Shares Cryptic Post

By Chris Snellgrove
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Younger fans won’t remember this, but there was a time when the most successful Marvel movies had nothing to do with superheroes. In the late ‘90s, for example, the first Men in Black kicked off an ultra-successful, buddy space cop franchise starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones. Believe it or not, this was based on a comic franchise that Marvel obtained the rights to back in 1994. However, the late ‘90s also saw the cinematic introduction of another successful and much more recognizable Marvel hero: Blade! Thanks to a jaw-dropping performance from Wesley Snipes, Blade was stylishly hacking his way through theaters years before the X-Men or Spider-Man were.

Once the Marvel Cinematic Universe got off the ground, fans eagerly awaited the introduction of Blade. However, that wait is ongoing: despite obtaining the rights, developing multiple scripts, and casting Oscar-winning Mahershala Ali as the titular vampire, this character hasn’t seen the light of day in the MCU except for a voice recording in Eternals. Now, a trusted superhero scooper is claiming that we’ll finally see Ali’s Blade make his proper onscreen debut in Avengers: Secret Wars. However, between the actor’s age and the ongoing problem of superhero fatigue, it may be too late to finally bring Blade into the MCU.

Marvel Is Always Trying To Iceskate Uphill

Marvel Studios obtained the relevant rights to Blade way back in 2011. Why, then, haven’t we seen the character in the MCU yet? One reason is that it took a long time to figure out who should play the character. Wesley Snipes was very interested in reprising his role, but nothing happened after years of talks until he got to appear much later in Deadpool & Wolverine. Meanwhile, Luke Cage star Mahershala Ali was interested in the role, and after he earned a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for Green Book, he pitched a Black Panther-style Blade movie to Marvel. He got hired, but his proposed movie has spent over half a decade in development hell.

In those years, there have been multiple Blade writers (including Stacy Osei-Kuffour and controversial X-Men ‘97 head writer Beau DeMayo) and multiple directors (including Bassam Tariq and Yann Demange). Several actors have been hired, but only Ali and Mia Goth remain nominally attached to the project. Early this years, reliable scooper Jeff Sneider reported that Marvel had canceled plans for a solo Blade movie altogether. But that doesn’t mean we’ll never see a proper MCU incarnation of the character. On Sneider’s The Hot Mic podcast, he recently reported that Ali’s Blade would appear in the upcoming ensemble blockbusters Avengers: Secret Wars.

The Sharpest Blade

It makes sense that Mahershala Ali’s Blade would pop up in Avengers: Secret Wars. Like the most recent comic of the same name, this movie is strongly rumored to reboot the MCU, which would allow for recasting key roles (like Captain America and Iron Man, both of which Kevin Feige has said would eventually be played by other actors). Perhaps more importantly, the reboot will allow major changes to this cinematic universe, like explaining why X-Men and other mutants are now a major force. The reboot might also properly introduce vampires into the MCU, which would pave the way for the introduction of Blade, the vampire who hunts his own kind. 

As a huge fan of the original Blade movies, I can’t help but think that Ali’s Blade popping up in Avengers: Secret Wars is too little, too late. For one thing, it’s a serious downgrade: fans have been hoping for a solo MCU Blade film for nearly two decades, and after fleshing out ideas for at least three movies, the best Marvel can do is give him a cameo in an already overcrowded film? Like, it was disappointing enough that all we got from Blade in Eternals was a voice message. Now, we’ll finally see him onscreen, but it will likely be a small cameo sandwiched somewhere between two dozen other, more established characters.

It’s All Falling Apart (Again)

Another problem is that this is set up for a payoff we’ll probably never get. Last year, Variety reported that Marvel execs had no sense of urgency to make a Blade movie because superhero fatigue had started eating into the studio’s bottom line. Obviously, Kevin Feige is hoping that Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars will make superhero fatigue a thing of the past. But what if that doesn’t pan out? They’ll be left with the same problem, introducing a new character whose eventual solo film may not be able to generate the kinds of box office Marvel is expecting.

Finally, the elephant in the room is Mahershala Ali’s age. He is 52, and if Jeff Sneider is correct about his upcoming Marvel appearance, the actor will be 54 by the time Secret Wars comes out. When Wesley Snipes first played Blade, he was 37; Ali is much older, and may have trouble pulling off the complex fight choreography the character is known for. Plus, Marvel famously likes to make its biggest actors sign 10-year contracts to appear in various sequels and spinoffs. So even if Ali is great in the role in a couple of years, it will get pretty awkward seeing him doing kung-fu vampire-slaying moves into his ‘60s.

But hey, I could be wrong about this. Audiences loved seeing the 55-year-old Hugh Jackman slash his way through Deadpool & Wolverine and are eager for him to return. Plus, when it comes to a character as cool as Blade, Marvel could do much worse than Ali, an Oscar-winning actor who always gives 110 percent to his performances. Maybe the stars will align, and I’ll finally get to see him headline his own Blade film. With any luck, that will happen before both of us are rocking AARP memberships!

After adult creator Bonnie Blue announced her pregnancy in February following an event where she was intimate with about 400 men, questions swirled about the paternity of her unborn child.

For three creators who were at events with Blue around that time period, the idea of becoming a father is something they are mulling over.

“I thought, ‘Oh gosh, I was actually there then,’” Jak White, who was involved in the influencer’s so-called “breeding mission,” exclusively told Us Weekly in February. “Like, ‘God, she’s actually got pregnant from it. Is it mine? Could it be mine? I don’t know.’ It’s kind of the question in my head now, like, ‘Oh gosh, I don’t know.’”

Creator Tommy Lee, who was present at one of Blue’s events about a week after her so-called “breeding” stunt, echoed White’s sentiment.

“I don’t think anything really sinks in until proven. But it’s still a big worry in the back of your mind, thinking about what do you do if it is,” Lee exclusively told Us earlier this month. “It’s not that I haven’t thought about it, I think about it, but you just don’t know what can you say? I don’t think there’s anything you can do. That’s it, really.”

Since Lee thinks there’s a chance he could be the father, he partook in Blue’s baby shower event earlier this month. (Lee also told Us that he was paid a “high amount” to participate in the event, but did not reveal the amount.)

“I got paid for this, yes, but this, but equally it was more of — obviously, because there’s a high chance that you’re the dad, sort of thing, I think you have to be there. I felt like I had to be at this one,” he explained of attending the event.

Fellow creator Owain Laing, meanwhile, quipped to Us that he’s waiting until the child is born to determine if there is a physical resemblance.

“I could be the dad,” he said. “If it comes out with a little beard and a mullet, then it’s definitely mine.”

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Laing went on to note that he and his partner of three years haven’t discussed the possibility that he could be the father of Bonnie’s baby.

“We’ll find out,” he said to Us.

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Hugh Jackman’s latest social media post sparked a fierce debate among fans after the actor proudly showcased his relationship with Sutton Foster at a New York movie premiere. 

While many supporters praised the couple’s happiness, others used the opportunity to revisit Jackman’s highly publicized split from Deborra-Lee Furness, turning what should have been a celebration of his new film into another flashpoint in the ongoing conversation surrounding his personal life.

Hugh Jackman took to Instagram on Thursday to mark the premiere of “The Death of Robin Hood” in New York City.

The actor shared a smiling photo alongside Foster outside AMC Lincoln Square 13, showing the couple appearing relaxed and happy ahead of the screening. 

Jackman wrapped an arm around Foster’s waist while she threw one arm into the air. “And we’re off to the premiere of Death of Robin Hood,” he captioned the image.

While the post was intended to celebrate the film’s launch, many followers immediately focused on the couple’s relationship. 

Jackman and Foster have been under public scrutiny since taking their romance public in January 2025.

The latest image quickly became a lightning rod for criticism, with numerous commenters bringing up Jackman’s split from Furness and questioning his new relationship.

Jackman Receives Harsh Criticism From Some Followers

Several social media users used the comments section to express their disappointment over the photo. 

“I feel bad for Deb, it’s so hard to see you posting all these pics, why not refrain from sticking it in her face,” one follower wrote. Another added, “This is so cringy. Trying to normalize what you did.” 

Others questioned the longevity of the relationship, while some claimed they no longer viewed Hugh Jackman in the same light after his marriage ended.

“Bro, stop posting pictures with her. Literally no one supports this relationship,” one user commented. Another person predicted, “I’m sure this will be over soon.”

One particularly blunt remark read, “My hubby of 40 years even said for the first time of any celebrity breakup that he would never, ever watch anything you are in again!”

Hugh Jackman Finds Support From Fans Defending His Romance

Not all of the responses were negative. Many followers rushed to support Jackman and Foster, arguing that the couple deserves happiness despite the criticism.

“I love that you two are together. Two of my Broadway faves – what could be better than that?!” one supporter wrote.

Another defended the relationship by saying, “Anyone complaining is just upset that soulmates aren’t a real thing.”

A third fan also shared, “You 2 are the loveliest pair. Best of luck with the movie. Would love to see the two of you in a movie together.”

Others encouraged Jackman to ignore the criticism and continue enjoying his relationship. “Everyone deserves happiness,” one fan commented. Another added, “Great to see you so happy. Don’t listen to the negative jealous people.”

Supporters pointed out that both stars built successful careers on Broadway and appeared to have formed a strong connection after working together professionally.

Jackman And Foster’s Met Gala Appearance Fueled Attention

The premiere photo arrived only weeks after another headline-making appearance by the couple. 

Last month, Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster attended the Met Gala together, making their debut as a couple at one of fashion’s biggest events.

The pair arrived hand in hand at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a move that drew significant attention because Jackman had previously attended several Met Galas with Deborra-Lee Furness during their marriage.

Their last appearance together at the event came in 2023. Jackman attended alone in 2024, then skipped the gala altogether the following year amid his highly publicized split.

The “X-Men” star finalized his divorce from Furness in June, ending a 27-year marriage. Meanwhile, his romance with Foster reportedly began in late 2024 after they starred together in Broadway’s 2021 revival of “The Music Man.”

While much of the attention surrounding Jackman remains focused on his relationship, the Hollywood star is currently promoting “The Death of Robin Hood.” 

In the film, he stars as the legendary outlaw alongside Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Jade Croot, and Katie Breen.

According to the film’s official synopsis, the main character Robin Hood, played by Jackman, is “grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder” and then finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last.

The story continues as the character finds himself in the hands of a mysterious woman and is ultimately offered a chance at salvation.

So far, anticipation has been building for the release of the movie, which is set to hit theaters on June 19, 2026.

Adoption might have been a dream for Millie Bobby Brown, but it is not her only dream.

The sensational actress, best known as the star of Netflix’s “Stranger Things,” became a mom for the first time through adoption in 2025.

Many were shocked when Millie Bobby Brown and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, decided to become parents in their early twenties. However, the entertainer is open to having more children, including biological ones.

Brown recently reflected on her motherhood journey in a new interview, revealing that she always knew adoption would be her way of having children. “I always, always wanted to adopt. It was always part of my childhood dreams,” she said.

Brown explained that as a child, even her parents noticed her interest in adoption, telling her, “You had your baby dolls. They were all adopted.” The actress added that she never pretended to be pregnant while playing with her dolls before clarifying that it wasn’t off the table.

“It’s not because I don’t want that. Hopefully, one day that’s in my future, but for me, adoption was always a part of my future. Adoption is love. Adoption is forever,” Brown declared on the June 11 episode of Kylie Kelce’s “Not Gonna Lie” podcast.

The TV Personality Learned More About Adoption In School

Brown revealed that her love for adoption wasn’t just about fulfilling her childhood dreams, as she took many courses on adoption. She initially went to school to become a social worker and studied for two years before her love for animals pushed her into veterinary studies.

During the time she spent working to become a social worker, Brown explained that she learned “meaningful and important” lessons about adoption. These courses also helped Brown understand the journey of becoming a birth mother, which in turn, played a role in helping her and Bongiovi decide the right path for them.

At the end of the day, Brown and Bongiovi embarked on an adoption journey to start their family. When asked if she had any advice for families considering adoption, Brown had plenty to say. She began by emphasizing how comparison is the thief of joy, stressing that “every journey looks different.”

Millie Bobby Brown Trusted Her ‘Maternal Instincts’ To Find Her Baby

Brown also advised couples considering adoption, particularly mothers, to trust their gut when choosing their child. She used her experience as an example, recalling how she knew her daughter was the right one for her family. In Brown’s words:

“My maternal instincts just kicked in. I’m an aunt, and my maternal instincts like kicked in. I was like, this baby is like…I will protect this baby at all costs.”

Brown noted that her gut told her it was right when she met her baby girl, recalling how the baby felt like everything she needed in that moment. “And the bond immediately kicks in, for me anyway, it really did,” the proud mom added.

The SAG Award Honoree Wants A Big Family

Brown has been open about her interest in adoption, previously raving about her desire to have a large family. Last year, The Blast reported that Brown had shared her thoughts in an interview, revealing she and Bongiovi were on board with having more children.

“I really want a family. I really want a big family. I’m one of four. He’s one of four. So, it is definitely in our future,” Brown said, referencing how many siblings she and Bongiovi grew up with. She added that she didn’t see having your own child as any different from adopting.

Brown and Bongiovi announced that they had welcomed a daughter through adoption in a joint statement shared on Instagram. The August 2025 post saw the couple raving about becoming first-time parents and imploring fans to allow them to enjoy the journey “in both peace and privacy.”

Millie Bobby Brown And Jake Bongiovi’s Relationship Timeline

Brown and Bongiovi first sparked romance rumors in June 2021 after the latter posted a selfie of them on social media with the caption, “bff <3.” That same month, the duo was spotted holding hands while walking around New York City, per PEOPLE.

They finally went Instagram official in November 2021 and made their red carpet debut in March 2022 at the BAFTA Film Awards. Brown and Bongiovi gave fans plenty to talk about with their frequent displays of affection, including birthday tributes on social media.

The lovebirds took their relationship to the next level in June 2023, with an engagement party. Brown revealed a year later that her beau had proposed underwater while they were scuba diving on vacation. That same year, she and Bongiovi secretly tied the knot with their closest family in attendance.

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If you grew up during the 2000s and 2010s, there’s a good chance you modeled part of your personality on your favorite sitcom characters. Whether you intended to or not, you likely picked up a few phrases and mannerisms from the likes of Michael Scott or Dennis Reynolds, and maybe even internalized some of their silly sitcom logic in your daily decision making. In most cases, this is a perfectly normal psychological phenomenon. Still, media literacy seems to be at an all time low, so there can be strange consequences when the ideals and actions of these fictional characters are applied to real life.

Take Nick Offerman, for example. Offerman famously portrayed the grouchy libertarian Ron Swanson on Parks and Recreation for seven seasons. Over the course of the show, Ron experiences growth and change, and undergoes a transformation from a gruff, government-hating divorcee to a loving husband and father who, well, still hates the government, but enjoys the company of many people elected to public office. For years now, Nick Offerman has been forced to deal with fans who use his likeness as some kind of paragon of hard-right conservatism, even though that has never been what the man or the character stands for.

Offerman outlined his frustration during a recent profile in Variety. While discussing the bizarre discourse surrounding toxic masculinity in recent months, he explained “My masculinity, such as it is, began to get a lot of attention along with everything else about Ron Swanson and Parks and Recreation. It took me by surprise to be part of the conversation, but because a lot of wrongheaded viewers identified incorrectly with Ron.”

One-Dimensional Fans Vs. Three-Dimensional Characters

The Death By Lightning actor went on to articulate “Ron is a smart and avid hunter, so [some viewers] assumed he must be a misogynist. They made a lot of incorrect assumptions, hoping to find an avatar for their ideologies. So that drew me in; I thought, ‘Well, no, if you pay attention, you’ll see that Ron is a feminist … He’s the best man at a gay wedding.’ But it dovetailed with this weird new obsession with masculinity.”

This phenomenon is obviously not exclusive to Nick Offerman. Many actors have had difficulty distinguishing themselves from their characters over the years, at least in the eyes of their most ravenous fans. Still, Offerman had such a hand in shaping Ron Swanson over the years that many of the character’s core traits, beliefs, and hobbies are borne from real life. As a result, Offerman often takes to social media to stand up for marginalized communities, especially when bullies use GIFs or video edits of Ron Swanson to attack them.

As he explains elsewhere in the interview, some of these social media back-and-forths have resulted in him being called slurs, or being accused of “eating children.” To that end, Offerman concludes “You can’t navigate life steering by Twitter trolls, the sadness of Elon Musk and his minions … I willfully ignore the overall public zeitgeist.” Despite his ability to reconcile the frustrations of fame, it seems clear that Offerman is perturbed by the lack of media literacy in certain fans of Parks & Rec.

I suppose it’s your prerogative to be a toxic misogynist if that’s what you’re into, but using Ron Swanson as an avatar for bullying isn’t going to work. The read on the character is dead wrong. In fact, you’d have more luck identifying with the Parks & Rec character Jeremy Jamm, whom Ron punches squarely in the face at one point in the show. One thing’s for certain: don’t expect Nick Offerman the actor to extend an olive branch if your aim is to emulate Ron by engaging in regressive, backwards politics that hurt women and minorities. You’ll walk away with little more than some tepid Twitter beef and an unmistakable Swanson frown.

Rock singer and Beartooth frontman Caleb Shomo is reflecting on his decision to come out as a “proudly gay man” in May 2026. During an appearance on “Vanderpump Rules” stars Katie Maloney and Dayna Kathan’s podcast, “Disrespectfully,” the 33-year-old admitted that while he was happy with his decision to now live life on his terms, he is still working to “forgive himself” for hiding for so long.

According to a previous report from The Blast, Caleb’s coming-out story rocked the internet, primarily because of his previous 14-year marriage to his wife, Fleur Shomo. He told the Bravo personalities during his recent interview that the moment was especially difficult.

“I was just bawling my f-cking eyes out, trying so hard to verbalize,” Caleb said. “And I really struggle to verbalize things, and this is obviously such an intense thing, and I’m feeling so nervous and so scared in the situation that it was really, really difficult to verbalize, and I didn’t verbalize it very well.”

Caleb Shomo Is Working Hard To ‘Forgive’ Himself After Hiding His True Feelings For So Long

While speaking with his wife, Caleb said he had told her he had been suppressing his feelings about men for far too long. “There’s something there that I’ve been running from for a long f-cking time. And I don’t think I want to run anymore,” he recalled telling her.

Following that, Caleb said everything just started coming out before revealing he began seeing a therapist to help with his “severe ADHD.”

Additionally, the singer used exercise, healthy foods, sleep, and creativity to help him cope with his feelings. And although he’s not fully there yet, Caleb said his primary goal is to help others get to a place where they can be free and where he can “forgive” himself.

“I feel like I’m on the path,” the “I Was Alive” singer shared. “I’m letting this happen. I’m not trying to rush anything. I’m not trying to force anything. It’s just one step at a time.”

Caleb Remembers Being Ridiculed By Kids At School

Elsewhere in the podcast, Caleb spoke with Maloney and Kathan about one of his core childhood memories, sharing that it happened when he was “probably six or seven.”

The rock singer said he was with his mom and brother in a department store when he picked out a ring his mom labeled a “girls’ ring.” At the time, Caleb wasn’t phased by the news; however, when he wore it to school the next day, he said he was severely “ridiculed” by the kids.

“I just freaked out and didn’t know what was going on and threw it out the window,” he said. “It was like, ‘F-ck, don’t do that. Whatever that is, let’s keep that away.’”

Caleb said he learned at that moment that he had a “very strong feminine” side, but also that he had to keep it hidden in his Midwestern town. Additionally, he was hearing even more negative comments about the LGBTQ+ community from people closest to him, making it even more challenging for him to come to terms with his feelings.

“So that feeling that I had, which I now understand was my sexuality, I just viewed and compartmentalized as just self-hatred. It’s this thing that’s evil in me, and okay, you fight this with all of your might. And that’s the right thing to do. You f-cking pray about it,” he said.

Caleb Shomo Came Out As Gay With An Emotional Social Media Post

Te amamos, Caleb Shomo! 🖤

O vocalista do Beartooth declarou que é gay em um novo post publicado no seu Instagram! pic.twitter.com/UJFydkIJb7

— downstage (@downstagebra) May 23, 2026

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Caleb responded to fan speculation about his sexuality in May 2026, writing on social media that he identified as a “proudly gay man.” He went on to say that he had struggled with his feelings for a while, calling them “difficult to navigate.”

Caleb, a Columbus, Ohio, native, went on to say that he had been using his music over the years to explore different themes, including religion, depression, self-hatred, and hopelessness. “I am grateful for all these albums, yet feel embarrassed at times that I wouldn’t allow myself to really dig up the roots for so long,” he said.

Fleur Shomo Responded To Her Husband’s Coming Out Post With A Candid Admission Of Her Own

Caleb’s wife, Fleur, broke her silence on Caleb’s admission hours after, calling the last several months a “very disorientating and hurtful time to navigate.” Despite her feelings of resentment, Fleur expressed sadness after learning her husband had dealt with “confusion and pain” for many years.

“You never want anything more for your person than for them to just be ok. You also ask yourself constantly if you’re a bad person for wondering wtf this means for your world & the anger you also feel,” she added.

Continuing, Fleur pointed out the “duality of this situation,” acknowledging that while she supports Caleb, she’s also processing the loss of her marriage. “You can love and support your person through the hardest time in their life, whilst also be completely demolished & lose yourself at the same time,” she shared.

Mon Laferte isn’t interested in playing it safe — and her latest chapter proves it.

The Chilean-Mexican singer-songwriter, who has earned over 20 Latin Grammy nominations and three Grammy nods, is entering a new artistic era with a 20-track album titled Femme Fatale Vol. 2 that feels raw, expansive and deeply personal.

In an exclusive conversation with Us Weekly, Laferte reveals that the project wasn’t built from scratch, but rather from years of emotions, fragments and ideas finally coming together. “There are many versions of me in this album,” she says. “These are notes I wrote over many years … from my 30s into my 40s. A lot happened.”

Instead of following a traditional structure, she pieced the album together like a puzzle — pulling from old melodies, unfinished lyrics and scattered thoughts. The result is a body of work that captures nearly a decade of her life.

At the core of it all remains what matters most to her: the song itself.

“Everything is about the songs,” Laferte, 43, explains. “You can dress your career with sound, visuals, staging … but in the end, what matters is the song.” In fact, she admits she enjoys the writing process even more than performing: “I prefer writing a song to singing it.”

Her voice, however, remains her most powerful tool. “My voice has been my shield and my weapon in life,” she says. “I always felt like I could stand on any corner in the world and sing … and that would be enough.”

That raw honesty defines her music. “I think I’m an open book in my songs,” she adds. “It’s very easy to read me.” Sometimes, even for herself. “I listen to older songs and realize I was saying everything … without even knowing it.”

Music, for Laferte, has always been a form of survival. She recalls writing “Gigante” during a time when she feared losing her voice after surgery. “That song saved me,” she says. “I thought, if I get through this, I’ll come out stronger.”

That connection goes back even further. As a child, she would escape family conflict by performing songs at home. “While my parents were fighting, I was singing,” she remembers. “That was my way of disconnecting.”

Today, that emotional intensity is still there — but more intentional. Onstage, she transforms. “I’m not myself up there. It’s a character,” she explains. “It gives me the courage to sing such personal things.”

Offstage, she describes herself in a moment of clarity and balance. “I feel very creative… like an alchemist,” she says. “I want to turn everything into something.” She’s also made major personal changes, including quitting smoking and drinking, which she says has helped her feel “mentally clean.”

As for what drives her now, the answer is simple: truth over approval.

“I care more about saying something than being liked,” she says.

And that might be the clearest definition of this new era — one where Mon Laferte isn’t trying to become someone new, but fully embracing every version of who she’s been.

“I feel like I’m in a good place,” she says. “At peace.”

Mon Laferte’s highly anticipated album, Femme Fatale Vol. 2, is out now.

Femme Fatale Vol. 2 Track list

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1. For Your Consideration
2. A Pesar De Ti Y De Mi
3. No Le Regales Tu Corazón
4. Sunset Boulevard
5. While I’ll Keep Writing Songs for You (ft. St. Vincent)
6. Hello Monserrat
7. Irracional Cervical
8. Tal Vez Yo Soy El Problema
9. Eterno Resplandor De Una Mente Sin Recuerdos (ft. Javiera Electra)
10. Por La Gracia De Dios
11. Vuelve A Casa
12. Estoy Llorando De Tanta Belleza
13. Yo Te Amo Y Tu Lo Intentas
14. Reino Del Amor
15. Quien Soy Yo Cuando No Estoy Conmigo (ft. GRTSCH)
16. Es Tan Sabio Nuestro Amor
17. Racimos y Glaciares
18. Vi Un Poema En Su Locura
19. Mary
20. Gigante

Mon Laferte’s Femme Fatale Tour Dates:

Fri Jul 24 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
Sat Jul 25 – Toronto, ON – Massey Hall
Wed Jul 29 – Boston, MA – Boch Center Shubert Theatre
Fri Jul 31 – Washington, DC – Warner Theatre
Sun Aug 2 – Atlanta, GA – Fox Theatre
Wed Aug 5 – St. Petersburg, FL – Duke Energy Center for the Arts – Mahaffey Theater
Fri Aug 7 – Miami Beach, FL – Fillmore Miami Beach At Jackie Gleason Theatre
Sun Aug 9 – Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live
Sat Aug 12 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
Sat Aug 15 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
Sun Aug 16 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Thu Aug 20 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
Sat Aug 22 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
Fri Oct 16 – Sugar Land, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Sat Oct 17 – Hidalgo, TX – Payne Arena
Tue Oct 20 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
Wed Oct 21 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Fri Oct 23 – El Paso, TX – UTEP Don Haskins Center
Sat Oct 24 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Sun Oct 25 – Highland, CA – Yaamava’ Theater*
Tue Oct 27 – Portland, OR – Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Thu Oct 29 – Seattle, WA – 5th Avenue Theatre
Fri Oct 30 – Seattle, WA – 5th Avenue Theatre
Sun Nov 1 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
Fri Nov 3 – Salt Lake City, UT – Eccles Theater
Thu Nov 5 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
Fri Nov 6 – San Jose, CA – SAP Center
Sat Nov 7 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum

Non Live Nation Date*