Episode
Halsey Fires Back at Fantano
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- Jun 22, 2026
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- 114
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Summary
Halsey’s latest album blew critics away — even earning a five-star NME review praising its raw honesty about chronic illness and postpartum depression — but the spotlight turned fiery when music critic Fantano mocked the praise. Halsey didn’t back down, calling out his work as forgettable and reminding him she’s been battling life-threatening health issues, including lupus and a rare disorder, while performing on stages she nearly died to reach. Her fans are rallying behind her, calling out what they see as a pattern of bias against female artists making personal pop music — especially after she revealed her label pressured her to replicate the massive success of “Manic,” despite her record-breaking tour and strong sales. Now, she’s pushing forward with new punk tracks and a collab with Amy Lee, proving she’s not slowing down. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/407e05f5350f2c63