What's going on? +Live+, STP & 4 Non Blondes booked for '90s nostalgia party The trio should have fans screaming at the top of their lungs. Newcastle Herald · Aug 27
Linda Perry says songwriters should ’embrace’ artificial intelligence The 4 Non Blondes singer and guitarist received the special international award at the 2026 Ivor Novello Awards. Evening Standard · May 21
“Slash offered me a lot of money for it, but I said, ‘I’m not selling it!’ He said, ‘If you ever do, promise me I’ll be the first you call’”: Linda Perry on living with the success of 4 Non Blondes’ What’s Up?, and the Goldtop she wouldn't sell to Slash The veteran hitmaker recalls attending guitar class without owning an instrument, and reveals why she decided to re-record the smash she wrote for Christina Aguilera Guitar World · May 11
Linda Perry: ‘I can’t believe I’ve allowed this film about me to come out’ INTERVIEW: After a hugely successful career creating hits for Pink, Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani, the singer-songwriter behind 4 Non Blondes’ ‘What’s Up’ is back with her first solo album in 27 years and a documentary about her life. She tells Kevin E G Perry about her complicated relationship with her late… The Independent UK · May 8
"Immaculately crafted, played and produced, it's classic AOR with just enough grit to her voice to keep it interesting." Linda Perry puts her strengths and vulnerabilities on display for the world to see Former 4 Non Blondes frontwoman and all-powerful pop songwriter Linda Perry goes solo Louder · May 7
‘The best gift Mom gave me was a peaceful death’: Linda Perry on cancer, abuse and her intense documentary She hit the big time with 4 Non Blondes, then penned hits for everyone from Christina Aguilera to Courtney Love. But as an intimate new film about her life shows, she’s had to confront illness, family trauma and an identity crisis The Guardian - UK · May 7
Songwriting legend Linda Perry to be honoured with special Ivor Novello award The 61-year-old US musician, responsible for hits like ‘What’s Up?’ and ‘Beautiful’, will be honoured for her profound influence on the UK music industry The Independent UK · May 6
Linda Perry to receive special international award at The Ivors The 4 Non Blondes singer has written several hits for other artists, including Beautiful which was recorded by Christina Aguilera. Evening Standard · May 6
“I said, ‘We gotta re-record this. This is terrible. I cannot allow this to happen’”: How Linda Perry saved 4 Non Blondes’ ’90s classic What's Up? from certain doom Released in 1992 as the second single from their sole studio album, What's Up? became 4 Non Blondes' biggest and most enduring hit Guitar World · Apr 16
Okay fine, the “Beez in the Trap” meme is the best May we all find the perfect duo for this trend. The Mary Sue · Oct 31, 2025
“I went to the label and said, ‘This song sucks. This is not the song I wrote.’ They said it sounded fine. I did not agree”: When a songwriter went to war with her producer and record company over the track that became a ’90s anthem An idiosyncratic and insanely catchy rock-pop classic MusicRadar · Oct 20, 2025
Dolly Parton: Rockstar review – country legend’s first rock album is like endless karaoke Parton’s own songs are great and her voice is still strong and characterful, but it often doesn’t suit these rock covers aided by stars from Paul McCartney to Lizzo The Guardian - UK · Nov 16, 2023
How Lainey Wilson, an '11-year overnight sensation,' became country music's brightest new star NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lainey Wilson's first paying gig as a singer was the grand opening of a convenience store in her tiny hometown of Baskin, Louisiana. She was 9 years old, and the job paid 20 bucks. Los Angeles Times · Nov 1, 2022
Legendary hit-maker Linda Perry: ‘Singers have to earn my songs. I don’t just give them out’ She turned Pink into a global sensation, found Christina Aguilera’s sensitive side – and hit Grammy territory with Dolly Parton. As her extraordinary achievements are finally properly recognised, the ex-Non Blonde relives her battles with a toxic industry that is 98% male The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2022