Hayley Williams: Last News

Paramore have pulled out of their headline performance at the ALTer Ego Festival, prompting fan speculation about their future.It comes after the band wiped their social media accounts last month. The trio, comprised of frontwoman Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and drummer Zac Farro, took down all posts and images from their X, Facebook and Instagram profiles just after Christmas, while their official website now just displays a 404 error message.They were set to play the festival show for iHeartRadio in Los Angeles on January 13, but have now announced they will no longer be playing.

Hayley Williams has announced a new range of items that will be stocked at her salon, Fruits Hair Lab, for the holiday season, including her favourite edibles.The Paramore singer took to Instagram stories to make the announcements yesterday (December 21). Her primary offering is the restock of her tea blends, which she created in collaboration with The Tea Huntress, namely “Bloom”, a caffeine-free blend of cinnamon, hibiscus, rose, and “other sacred herbs”, and “Alibi”, a chocolate green tea blend with peppermint.A portion of the proceeds from the sales of her tea blends will be donated to Thistle Farms, a social enterprise which enables female survivors of trafficking, prostitution and addiction to find employment.Aside from her teas, Williams will be selling physical copies of Fruits Magazine, a joint publication from Williams and Fruits Hair Labs co-founder Brian O’Connor, which inspired them to begin their business together, and incense from Shoyeido, which Williams claims to have “been burning for years” at home.Lastly, she has also announced that the salon will be stocking her “favourite” edibles from Los Angeles company Rose, which are served Turkish Delight-style using rosin from the whole flower.

Paramore have opened up about their upcoming support dates on Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ Tour next year.The band – comprised of frontwoman Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and drummer Zac Farro – wrapped up their massive world tour last month and are set to hit the road as opening support for Taylor Swift during the UK and EU legs of her ‘Eras’ tour next year.Swift and Williams have been longtime friends. In a recent interview with Uproxx, the ‘Crave’ singer discussed how both her and the pop singer have been on similar journeys as artists, having broken through “at the same time” and are still going strong today.“I mean, we know how rare it is to last this long in the music industry,” Williams said, adding, “It’s amazing what she’s traversed through and not only managed to last, but continue to get better as an artist, get bigger in her appeal.”She continued: “We’ve been in this for as long and we’ve really survived a lot, whether that is self-inflicted shit or just the industry at large and the world at large.”A post shared by paramore (@paramore)Williams also spoke about their support slot on the ‘Eras’ tour.

Paramore have opened up on the future of the band, sharing that there is a “level of uncertainty”.The band – comprised of frontwoman Hayley Williams, guitarist Taylor York and drummer Zac Farro – have recently wrapped up their massive world tour Last month and are set to hit the road as opening support for Taylor Swift during the UK and EU legs of her ‘Eras’ tour next year.Speaking about the end of their tour, in support of their sixth studio LP ‘This Is Why‘ in an interview with Uproxx, they mentioned how the completion of their 2022 album means that they have fulfilled all label obligations and are essentially effectively free agents.Looking at the future of Paramore, they agreed that there is a level of uncertainty but went on to reassure that they will still be together and continue having fun. Williams said: “The only thing that matters is we will still get to be each other’s community,” with Farro adding: “I just hope we can keep building the Paramore empire and then rule the world.”A post shared by paramore (@paramore)In a five-star review of ‘This Is Why’, NME said: “Paramore are reaching to where, finally, their music has wanted to get to for the best part of the past decade.

Femme until the film slides out of cinemas – it is absolutely one of the best films of the year – and here comes a new clip from it as it continues to grab the best lead award (it won gongs at the BIFA ceremony on Sunday for leads Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and George Mackay).If you’re not familiar with Femme, which premiered at the Berlin Film Festival in February, here’s the official synopsis from Signature who have it in the Uk and Ireland.Jules’ life and career as a drag queen is destroyed by a homophobic attack, but when he re-encounters his attacker in a gay sauna, he is presented with a chance to exact revenge. Related: Interview with the directors of new British film ‘Femme’Starring George MacKay (1917), Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Misfits), John McCrea (Cabaret), Nima Taleghani (Heartstopper), Aaron Heffernan (Brassic), and Antonia Clarke (The Serpent Queen).

Hayley Williams responded to repeated technical problems onstage during one of Paramore‘s recent Australia shows.The US rock trio were performing at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne on Monday (November 27) for the first of three shows in the city.During their performance of ‘Hard Times’ from fifth album ‘After Laughter‘, the pyrotechnic sparks used during the show fired at the wrong time, prompting the frontwoman to awkwardly laugh and look back at the stage bemused.The singer proceeded to change the lyrics for the outro of the song, singing: “Somebody’s getting fired / Beyoncé did it so we can too / and I can’t wait to speak with you / it’s the third time this has happened to us“.Watch footage of the moment below.Paramore Melbourne Night 1 – Hard Times “somebody’s getting fired” outro

Femme early this year at the Berlinale back in February and it is still very much among myself best of the year. The film is finally getting a UK release through Signature Entertainment in a few weeks’ time and I cannot wait to see it again.Nathan Stewart-Jarrett and George MacKay lead the cast of the film which will play exclusively in cinemas from 1st December.Jules’ life and career as a drag queen is destroyed by a homophobic attack, but when he re-encounters his attacker in a gay sauna, he is presented with a chance to exact revenge.

Dolly Parton and Hayley Williams have bonded over their shared love of Miley Cyrus.The pair discussed the ‘Flowers’ star in a new conversation ahead of the release of Parton‘s new album ‘Rockstar‘ (out November 17) – her 30-track compilation of new songs and covers of classics like Heart‘s ‘Magic Man’, Prince‘s ‘Purple Rain’, The Rolling Stones‘ ‘(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction’ and many more.The track list also features 40 guest stars including legends like Paul McCartney, Elton John, Sting, Stevie Nicks, Debbie Harry, Steve Perry, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts and more.Parton most recently teamed up with her goddaughter Cyrus to release a new version of ‘Wrecking Ball’ from the album.During an in conversation feature with Consequence, the Paramore frontwoman told the country star: “Yours and Miley’s voices are perfect together.“You on this song, it feels like a song that you could have written.”A post shared by Dolly Parton (@dollyparton)“Well, I wish I had written that song,” replied Parton. “Miley, I’m crazy about.

Paramore have announced a reissue of their self-titled album in celebration of its 10th anniversary – featuring new artwork. Check it out below.News of the upcoming reissue was shared by Atlantic Records yesterday (November 1), who confirmed the arrival of the album next year and showcased its new design.The re-launch comes in celebration of the album reaching its 10th anniversary, and will be available in limited-edition vinyl editions – featuring new colourways – and in special retail exclusives.Set to arrive on January 5, the LP includes all the same classic tracks as seen in the original release, including fan favourites ‘Still Into You’ and ‘Ain’t It Fun’.

Paramore have teased that a David Byrne remix of a ‘This Is Why‘ track could be on the way soon.Last Friday (October 6), the band shared an “almost remix” album with reworked versions of tracks from their latest album featuring Foals, Wet Leg, Remi Wolf, Romy, Julien Baker and more.Paramore have now confirmed that there’s more to come, having revealed during an in conversation event with writer Amanda Petrusich for The New Yorker Festival last week that a track with the Talking Heads frontman was left off the new release.According to Stereogum, Petrusich mentioned that Byrne was involved. “There was someone that [Amanda Petrusich] mentioned who was going to be on this record but we’re saving it for something,” frontwoman Hayley Williams said.“So, all I’m going to say is it’s fucking insane.

Taylor Swift has been friends with Paramore‘s Hayley Williams for years and she has her mom Andrea to thank!

Foo Fighters were joined for a performance of ‘Best Of You’ with Shania Twain during their show at Austin City Limits last night – check out the moment below.After playing her own set at the festival earlier in the evening, Twain later joined Dave Grohl and co for a surprise appearance during the band’s set.The Foos have been joined by several special guests on their current tour, including the likes of Billy Idol, Paramore’s Hayley Williams and Alanis MorissetteCheck out the moment with Twain here:Shania Twain performed "Best of You" with Foo Fighters at Austin City Limits pic.twitter.com/gdLBVl4BKQ— RYAN-SUIT (@ryanw_ww) October 8, 2023The fact Shania Twain left her set and was able to get on stage with the Foo Fighters is soooo iconic. Wow! #ACLFest pic.twitter.com/5NlmkDjpRr— Taylor Kamnetz (@Taylor_Kamn) October 8, 2023Earlier this week, Foo Fighters announced a 2024 US stadium leg for their ‘Everything Or Nothing’ tour, set to take place next summer.Last week, the band teased that they had something in the works for 2024, sharing a cryptic message and clip to their social media channels.

Hayley Williams has revealed US talk show host Jimmy Fallon was an unlikely inspiration behind Paramore‘s music.It comes as Paramore released their remix album ‘Re: This Is Why’ today (October 6), which honours artists who have either influenced the members or who the band have gone on to inspire. In a new appearance on The Tonight Show discussing the album, host Jimmy Fallon asked the frontwoman about her early influences.Alongside Deftones, Failure, and The Cure, she unveiled one more surprising influence: Jimmy Fallon himself.Williams, who met future Paramore members Zac and Josh Farro – the latter of which has since left the band – at a homeschooling supplemental programme in Tennessee, said Fallon’s 2003 comedy song ‘Idiot Boyfriend’ “took over our homeschool”.“[It was a] huge hit with the Paramore crew!” she joked.Fallon then asked Williams if he was the influence for Paramore, and she confirmed: “Yes! 100 per cent!”Williams explained that she discovered Fallon’s deep cut on MTV, which would play every morning that the Paramore band members would meet up: “Your song played more than John Mayer at the same time”, she said.The rock musician went on to praise the ‘Idiot Boyfriend’ music video as “iconic”, which features a fresh-faced Zooey Deschanel.

Paramore have shared a previously unreleased track called ‘Sanity’ – you can listen to it below.The song appears on the Hayley Williams-fronted band’s new “almost remix” album, ‘Re: This Is Why’, which arrived today (October 6).Earlier this week, fans traced ‘Sanity’ back to an article Williams wrote for Paper in 2018 after its title was leaked on Genius.The singer has since confirmed that the track dates back to Paramore’s ‘After Laughter’ era, and said it “didn’t quite make it onto [2023’s ‘This Is Why’]” either. “It’s been hanging around for a long time, and so we wanted to finally give it a home,” Williams explained (via Line Of Best Fit).“Sanity, why must you make a fool of me/ You’ve been a friend to me, now I think we’re enemies, yeah, yeah,” the frontwoman sings in the first verse.

Earlier this week, Paramore announced Re: This Is Why, an almost remixed version of their latest album This Is Why.

Paramore celebrated the 14th anniversary of their third album ‘Brand New Eyes’ this week, but two former members of the band were cropped out of a photo of them from the time of its release.“HBD, BNE,” the group wrote via X, formerly known as Twitter, but the accompanying photo featured only vocalist Hayley Williams, drummer Zac Farro and guitarist Taylor York.Guitarist Josh Farro and bassist Jeremy Davis also played on the band’s 2009 album, and it was the last to feature the Farro brothers before they left the band under rather acrimonious circumstances in 2010. In a blog post at the time, Josh said that the rest of the band was treated differently than Williams and were “riding on the coattails of ‘Hayley’s dream.’”Farro said back in 2016 that he and the band were back on speaking terms but ruled out ever making a return.

Taylor Swift is back at the studio!

The singer’s fans believe the new song is about a possible fallout with Taylor Swift.

Hayley Williams gave fans an update after suffering a health scare!

Hayley Williams is on the mend and in the studio. The Paramore singer offered a health update earlier this week after a lung infection derailed the band's recentThis Is Why tour.«We've been off the road for a couple weeks now… mainly in LA,» Williams wrote on Discord. «Thankfully got some down time but we put some work in too.

Hayley Williams has revealed that Paramore have been back in the studio this week working on new music.The band recently wrapped up a North American tour prematurely, with final gigs cancelled due to Williams’ lung infection. The band had postponed four live gigs after Williams fell ill during a performance in Houston, Texas, going on to end the tour early.Now, the band have shared studio photos on Instagram, with Williams confirming on Discord that they were indeed at work on new music.“We’ve been off the road for a couple weeks now… mainly in LA.