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THERE’S A RIOT GOING ON
Pussy Riot played a rare U.S. show in New York for Pride Week. The band — who
were sentenced to two years in a Russian prison in 2012 for performing anti-
Vladimir Putin music — just released a new song, “Black Snow,” along with an open
letter to Putin, criticizing him for “rivers of blood, black snow, toxic waste, and acid
rain” that pollute Russia. Singer Nadya Tolokonnikova (above) was recently jailed in
Russia after running onto a field during the World Cup dressed as a police officer.Pride (In the Name of Love )
Hayley Kiyoko rode a float in New York at the World Pride Parade, an experience she called
“a sea of emotions.” Kiyoko, who scored a hit last year with “Expectations,” first came out in
the sixth grade, and released the LGBTQ anthem “Girls Like Girls” as an early single. “World
Pride was an unbelievable experience,” she said. “The entire city was buzzing with energy,
full of hope toward making the world a brighter place.” She wore pasties and jewelry for the
occasion: “If I’m gonna be extra, today’s the day.”WHITE LIGHTNING
Jack White played a wild
club show in Brooklyn
with his longtime band the
Raconteurs days before
they scored a Number
One album. RATED X
Charli XCX was a big presence
at London’s Wimbledon
tournament. The singer is
stepping back into the spotlight
to release her first album in five
years, Charli, on September 13th,
featuring tracks with Lizzo and
Haim. “I just listened to my
album in the car and cried,”
she said. “It’s so good. I’m so
talented.” WORKING
ON A DOG
Bruce Springsteen
enjoyed a hot dog
at Max’s Bar and
Grill, a Jersey spot
he’s been visiting
for years. “I fed
them onion rings,
fries, sodas,” says
owner Jennifer
Maybaum. “He and
[wife Patti Scalfia]
were so cool. They
said, ‘This is a
really nice ending
to our day.’ ”