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  • Chappell Roan Pops Up as the ‘Apple’ Girl During Charli XCX’s Primavera Set

    Chappell Roan Pops Up as the ‘Apple’ Girl During Charli XCX’s Primavera Set

    If Charli XCX is the queen of chaos this Brat summer, Chappell Roan just crowned herself the court jester.

    In one of the most unexpected, and utterly iconic, moments of Primavera Sound’s opening night, pop provocateur Chappell Roan surprised fans by performing the viral “Apple” dance during Charli XCX’s set on Thursday, June 5. The scene unfolded at Barcelona’s Parc del Fòrum, where thousands gathered to kick off the beloved music festival, and got far more than they bargained for.

    A Rottenly Perfect Pop-In

    Charli, mid-way through her 31-song adrenaline rush of a set, was performing the now-infamous “Apple” track from her Brat album when the jumbotron zeroed in on a group of fans in the crowd. Among them? None other than Chappell Roan herself , unmistakable in bug-eyed sunglasses, a cropped sweatshirt, and the kind of energy only someone born for theater could bring.

    Without missing a beat, Roan began lip-synching along to “I think the apple’s rotten right to the core…” while perfectly executing the dance’s signature hand jive. The moment was silly, chaotic, and expertly timed, everything you’d expect from two of pop’s most genre-defiant forces.

    Charli, catching sight of the performance, screamed into the mic: “Make some f–king noise right now! Chappell, I f–king love you, b–ch!” And honestly? Same.

    The Brat Tradition Lives On

    Charli’s Brat-era shows have taken on a delightful tradition: a live crowd cam moment where fans (and, increasingly, famous faces) perform the “Apple” choreo originated by TikToker Kelley Heyer. Roan joins an eclectic and star-studded lineup of past “Apple” dancers — including BLACKPINK’s Rosé, Clairo, Dave Grohl and his daughter Harper, Stephen Colbert, Ashley Tisdale, and Glen Powell, to name just a few.

    But something about Roan’s chaotic joy and sheer commitment to the bit made the moment instantly iconic.

    Fan Reactions Were Feral

    It didn’t take long for social media to melt down. Clips of the moment flooded TikTok and X (formerly Twitter) within minutes.

    “Me telling my gay roommates chappell roan was the apple girl tonight,” one fan posted.

    Another wrote, “Chappell Roan was tonight’s apple dance! Y’all I cried my eyes out!!!”

    Many fans even joked that Roan should just permanently take over the role, with one saying, “No offense but no one else needs to do the Apple dance again. It’s been perfected.”

    What’s Next for Roan at Primavera?

    This was just a warm-up for Chappell Roan, who’s set to headline her own Primavera Sound set on Saturday, June 7. With her theatrical flair, campy visuals, and newly-minted Apple dance credentials, expectations couldn’t be higher.

    Before Chappell performs on Saturday, queer favorites like Haim, Beach House, Wet Leg, and Sabrina Carpenter will be performing on Friday night, but if Roan’s surprise appearance was any indication, she might just steal the weekend.

  • JENNIE Drops Confident New Single “ExtraL” Featuring Doechii Ahead of Debut Solo Album Release

    JENNIE Drops Confident New Single “ExtraL” Featuring Doechii Ahead of Debut Solo Album Release

    JENNIE is ramping up the excitement for the release of her highly anticipated debut solo album Ruby with the release of a new single, “ExtraL,” featuring Grammy winner Doechii. The track, which dropped on Friday, February 21, showcases the BLACKPINK star’s versatility and confidence, blending bold lyrics with an empowering beat.

    The catchy chorus of “ExtraL” sees the two artists declaring, “Do my ladies run this?” as they take turns delivering the lyrics with style in the accompanying music video. Dressed in matching ivory suits and red shirts, the duo commands the screen, exuding both confidence and charisma.

    “ExtraL” is one of several high-profile collaborations featured on Ruby, which is slated for release on March 7. The album is packed with star-studded partnerships, including appearances by Childish Gambino, Dua Lipa, FKJ, Kali Uchis, and more. Earlier this year, JENNIE also released “Love Hangover,” a track she collaborated on with Dominic Fike.

    Ruby will feature 15 tracks in total, including JENNIE’s previously released hit single, “Mantra.” The track performed strongly on the charts, reaching No. 2 on the Billboard Global Excl. U.S. chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Global 200.

    In a recent interview with Billboard, JENNIE opened up about the personal significance behind Ruby, sharing her vision for the album. “I intend to complete myself as Jennie Ruby-Jane, for that to be a whole person, in a way,” she explained. “You’ll definitely know what I mean once the album drops, but because I’m playing with a lot of different genres and elements — I’m rapping here, I’m singing here, I’m harmonizing here, I’m talking here… The overall sound was me making sure I like every single song.”

    The artist also spoke about how she fought to ensure the album reflected her authentic voice. “I didn’t want to be forced into putting a song onto my album — that’s what I really fought for,” she said. “And I was lucky to have all these people believe in me and support me so I could get to a level where we were like, ‘Wow. I think we’re ready.’”

     

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    Fans are eagerly awaiting the full album’s release on March 7, as JENNIE continues to make waves as a solo artist. With Ruby showcasing her eclectic musical talents and a diverse range of collaborators, the album is poised to be a major milestone in her career.