Brief
Tate McRae pictures Michael Jackson onstage to combat stage fright, Billboard reports
The singer says visualizing pop icons helps her manage anxiety before performances.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Billboard reported that Tate McRae still experiences stage fright and copes by picturing pop icons such as Michael Jackson standing beside her before she goes on stage.
What happened
During her Lollapalooza 2026 set at Grant Park in Chicago on Aug. 2, 2026, McRae said she imagined Jackson beside her to quiet pre‑show nerves. She described the performance as “golden” after dipping herself in gold paint.
What the report adds
Billboard noted McRae’s claim that she “usually black out on stage” but that the visualization technique helps her focus. The outlet also linked the interview to the upcoming release of her new single “Housewife” on Oct. 15, 2026, and mentioned her recent fragrance launch, TATE 01.
What was said
McRae told Billboard, “I’m a witch, too,” referring to her intuitive abilities, and added, “I usually black out on stage, but something comes through me.”
How it came about
The interview appears in the W cover story published Oct. 13, 2026, as McRae prepares to promote “Housewife,” which Felo previously covered on Oct. 7, 2026.
Key facts
- Tate McRae pictures Michael Jackson beside her to calm stage fright (billboard.com)
- She performed at Lollapalooza 2026 on Aug. 2 in Chicago (billboard.com)
- Her new single “Housewife” is set for release on Oct. 15, 2026 (billboard.com)
Timeline
- 2026-08-02 — McRae performs at Lollapalooza 2026 in Chicago
- 2026-10-13 — Billboard publishes interview with McRae
- 2026-10-15 — Release of new single “Housewife”
Sources
- [1] billboard.com — originally reported as “Tate McRae Sometimes Pictures This Late Pop Icon Standing Next to Her to Combat Stage Fright”
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