Addison Rae debuts at No. 2 on the Official Albums chart in the U.K. with her first full-length release Addison, which also lands inside the top five on other tallies. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 28: ...

Cher. Beyoncé. Björk. Madonna. All these pop culture icons share one similarity in going by a single name. Even artists like Britney Spears and Janet Jackson are recognizable on a first-name basis, ...

Reinvention is an unusual concept to apply to someone at the beginning of their career. Transformation usually follows a clear introduction — a breakout role, a first book, a memorable performance.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts. Addison Rae scores her fifth U.K. hit as “Fame Is a Gun” debuts at ...

It’s fair to say that no one saw it coming: Among the revolving door of influencers in the Hype House, Addison Rae wasn’t necessarily a shoo-in for pop stardom. In 2019, she had no persona or shrewd ...

Welcome to the year of Addison Rae. The star began to gain TikTok traction in 2019, as a typical teenager recording herself dancing to viral trends. She quickly found her lane and became one of the ...

Listening to Addison Rae’s self-titled debut feels like wearing your gaudiest dress and stepping into the Chateau Marmont on a hot summer day. There are glistening turquoise pools, loads of cigarettes ...

The TikTok star’s debut album succeeds in upending any lingering feelings that she’s mostly good for an eight-count and a smile. Photo: Addison Rae via YouTube The parallels to Britney Spears are loud ...

In 2021, the TikTok star Addison Rae released her début single, “Obsessed.” It’s a whispery electro-pop tune about either unapologetic narcissism or chirpy self-confidence—it’s hard to say which. “I’m ...