Fact: Rockers HALESTROM have tied The Pretty Reckless to become the only two female-fronted bands to top the Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart three times. Lzzy Hale's Halestrom have hit the top spot with new single Amen, just over two months after Taylor Momsen's band broke a tie between the two acts when Follow Me Down hit the number one spot in early May (15).
Quote: "We're all naked when we're born. If you find it shocking, that's your own perception. I don't think John Lennon was trying to shock people when he was naked on (album) Two Virgins. He was just trying to be as honest and raw as he could, and that's what my intent is with nudity." The Pretty Reckless star Taylor Momsen on the provocative cover of the band's new album Going to Hell, in which she features naked from the rear.
Fact: Singer/actress Taylor Momsen's band The Pretty Reckless will support GUNS N' ROSES on a string of tour dates in North America later this month (Nov11).
Quote: "A lot of the time you don't have time to wash your hair or shower. It's very chaotic. Black eye shadow and dry shampoo, and I'm good to go." Taylor Momsen on her beauty regime while on tour with her band The Pretty Reckless.
Fact: Taylor Momsen gave fans an eyeful during The Pretty Reckless' performance at Britain's Download festival on Sunday (12Jun11) - the teenage singer/actress wore a loose top which exposed her bare breasts. Her nipples were covered with strips of black tape.
Quote: "If you consider smoking cigarettes rebelling, then sure, I am, but to get through this industry relatively sane, you need some sort of vice." Gossip Girl star and The Pretty Reckless singer Taylor Momsen on her nicotine habit.
Quote: "It's very loud. If you're not scared of guitars screaming at you and a 16-year-old girl yelling at you, then you'll like the record." Gossip Girl-star-turned rock singer Taylor Momsen on her debut release with new band The Pretty Reckless.