CPop Crave posted on X that sombr had a surprise guest at his Orlando show last night—John Rzeznik, frontman of the Goo Goo Dolls, singing 'Iris'.
LWait, John Rzeznik? That's a serious throwback. If that actually happened, the crowd must have lost it.
CIf. Pop Crave posted the claim, but there's no confirmation yet—no video, no sombr post, nothing official.
LSo a fan account says it, and that's the whole story? I'm not holding my breath.
CPop Crave isn't just any fan account—they break tour news all the time. But yeah, unverified.
LOkay, but can we talk about the visual? sombr, who's... you know, current, bringing out the guy who sang the most melodramatic song of 1998.
CHey, 'Iris' is a classic. If it happened, it's a smart move—taps into nineties nostalgia, gets the older crowd talking.
LBut does sombr's audience even know that song? His fans are, like, twenty-somethings. 'Iris' is their parents' wedding song.
CYou can't be serious. Everyone knows 'Iris.' It's been in every teen movie, every karaoke night, every TikTok trend.
LFine, maybe it's universal. But I need more than a rumor before I get excited. Show me the footage.
CFair. While we wait for proof, here's another unconfirmed appearance—Variety is reporting Mark Ruffalo made a surprise video at Macklemore's 'Free Palestine' concert.
LRuffalo and Macklemore together? That's not a pairing I expected, but it makes sense—both have been vocal.
CVariety says Ruffalo appeared on screen and said, quote, 'There will be no peace until there's equality.' But again, no independent confirmation yet.
LIf it's true, I respect that. Ruffalo's been consistent on this stuff for years. He doesn't hide his politics.
CSure, but what's the point? A video message at a concert where the crowd already agrees with you? That's preaching to the choir.
LOh, come on. It's not about convincing the people in the room—it's about showing solidarity. Artists have a platform for a reason.
CA platform to make music, Laura. When they turn a concert into a rally, half the audience just wants to hear the songs.
LSo artists should shut up and sing? That's a terrible take. Music has always been political—protest songs, anti-war anthems. This is the same tradition.
CBut Macklemore's crowd knows what they're getting. This isn't Dylan at Newport. It's a guy rapping to his own fans about something they all support. No minds are changing.
LMaybe not, but it still matters. It keeps the issue in the conversation. And for the people there, it means something to see a big actor back them up.
CI get that. I just think these celebrity video drops are more about the celebrity than the cause. Ruffalo gets a headline, Macklemore gets buzz, and the actual situation doesn't move an inch.
LYou're too cynical, Claudette. Sometimes it's just about being there.
CAlright, we'll let listeners decide. Now, speaking of fans arguing—a fan account ranked the pop queens, and the replies are a war zone.
LOh no, not another ranking. Let me guess—Beyoncé at number one? Of course.
CAs she should be, honestly. Queen Bey's been consistent for two decades. The list is solid.
LSolid? Taylor Swift below Lady Gaga? Gaga hasn't had a hit like Taylor's in years. And Rihanna hasn't released an album since 2016!
CBut Rihanna's influence is massive—Fenty, fashion, pop culture. She's in a different lane. And Gaga's artistry, the vocals, the reinvention? Taylor writes great songs, but she's not the best singer here.
LYou're ranking on cultural impact, not music? Then Beyoncé is clearly number one, fine, but Taylor's catalog is untouchable. She should be second, at least above Ariana.
CAriana has the voice—arguably the best pipes in the group. Taylor's songwriting is strong, but vocally she can't compete.
LThis is why rankings are useless—everyone weighs things differently. But putting Sabrina Carpenter last after one massive year feels wrong. She's on fire right now.
CFair, Sabrina's having a moment, but longevity matters. One album doesn't put her above these legends yet.
LOkay, but I'd still swap Gaga and Taylor. And put Sabrina above Rihanna—at least she released music this decade.
CYou're just mad your girl isn't number one. It's a fan account, Laura, not the Grammys.
LI stand by it. Taylor is the biggest artist on the planet right now. The ranking is biased by nostalgia.
CAlright, the argument's not going anywhere. We'll see what the fans say. But that's what makes pop music fun—everyone has a hill to die on.