English singer, dancer, model; ex-G.R.L. member; LMFAO collaborator
Singer Lauren Bennett, known for her work with G.R.L. and for her feature on Party Rock Anthem, has died at age 37. Her former bandmates have paid tribute, noting her talent and the impact she made on fans. The cause of death has not been disclosed. Bennett is survived by her six-year-old daughter.
The Guardian profiles Syd Bennett, formerly of the Internet, as she releases Beard, a solo album she calls her first truly hers. The piece traces her departure from group dynamics, the move to a private studio, and her new focus on authentic self-expression after years of collaboration.