Once pop’s ultimate ‘cool girl’ – confident, sensual and unapologetically hedonistic – Lana Del Rey has, scandal by scandal, painted herself as a much more problematic figure. In 2021, however, fans are tired – and it seems that her history of scandals, partnered with the changing social attitudes of recent years, may just be catching up with her. Nevertheless, Lana does always seem to find a way back from controversy and return to the studio, albeit having suffered another chip in her reputation. Since the spotlight of the mainstream first found the singer in 2011, there has been rarely a period where Lana hasn’t found herself hitting the headlines for one scandal or another, whether it’s a simple case of ‘What did she say that for?’ or a story that leaves fans wondering whether or not she’ll manage to bounce back from it. It’s no secret that Lana has flirted with controversy throughout her career.

Whilst there was plenty of excitement from fans surrounding the release, millions eager to see what direction the Born To Die singer will take next, there was trepidation, too – after all, wherever Lana Del Rey goes, a fall-out never seems to be following too far behind. She’s one of the most talked-about artists of the 21st century – and not always for the right reasons.įollowing a turbulent 2020, Lana Del Rey made a recent return with the release of Blue Bannisters, her eighth studio album and second album release of 2021.

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