History of Courtney Love in Timeline
Courtney Love is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actress recognized for her influential role in female-fronted alternative music. Her career has spanned four decades, and she is recognized by NME as one of the most influential singers in alternative culture between 1990 and 2020.
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Courtney Love publicly appealed to Dave Grohl to end their long-standing feud and to ask his fanbase to stop harassing her. She hopes for reconciliation after decades.
1956: Inspiration for name
In 1956, the novel Chocolates for Breakfast by Pamela Moore was published. According to Love, she was named after the novel's protagonist Courtney Farrell.
1963: Parents Meeting
In 1963, Courtney Love's parents, Linda Carroll and Hank Harrison, met at a party held for Dizzy Gillespie.
July 9, 1964: Courtney Love's Birth
On July 9, 1964, Courtney Michelle Harrison, later known as Courtney Love, was born in San Francisco, California.
1965: Vintage Jazzmaster Guitar
Courtney Love owned a vintage 1965 Jazzmaster guitar which was later purchased by the Hard Rock Cafe and is currently on display in New York City.
1967: First Album Owned
In 1967, Courtney Love received Leonard Cohen's "Songs of Leonard Cohen" from her mother, which became the first album that she owned. She was drawn to the album's lyricism and morbid themes.
1970: Parents' Divorce
In 1970, Courtney Love's parents divorced after her mother and one of her father's girlfriends testified that Hank dosed her with LSD when she was a toddler.
1972: Move to New Zealand
In 1972, Courtney Love's mother remarried and moved the family to Nelson, New Zealand, where Love was briefly enrolled at Nelson College for Girls before being expelled.
1973: Return to Portland
In 1973, Courtney Love was sent back to Portland, Oregon, by her mother and was raised by her former stepfather and family friends.
1976: Randall Commander
Courtney Love's setup has included Fender tube gear, Matchless, Ampeg, Silvertone and a solid-state 1976 Randall Commander.
1979: Placement in Foster Care
Throughout late 1979, Courtney Love was intermittently placed in foster care.
1980: Legal Emancipation
In 1980, Courtney Love became legally emancipated and remained estranged from her mother.
1981: Travel to Dublin and Trinity College
In 1981, Courtney Love used a trust fund to travel to Dublin, Ireland, where she audited theology courses at Trinity College.
July 1982: Return to the United States
In July 1982, Courtney Love returned to the United States.
1984: Briefly fronted Faith No More
In 1984, Courtney Love briefly fronted Faith No More and sang with a Siouxsie Sioux-style vocal for their first TV appearance. After meeting Kat Bjelland, the two formed Pagan Babies.
June 1985: Move to San Francisco and Start Pagan Babies
In June 1985, Courtney Love and Kat Bjelland moved to San Francisco and recruited bassist Jennifer Finch and drummer Janis Tanaka to form the band Pagan Babies.
1985: Audition for Sid and Nancy
In 1985, Courtney Love auditioned for the role of Nancy Spungen in the film Sid and Nancy and was given a minor supporting role.
1986: Appearance in Sid and Nancy
In 1986, Courtney Love appeared in a supporting role in the Alex Cox film, Sid and Nancy.
1986: Filming Sid and Nancy and Working in New York
In 1986, after filming Sid and Nancy in New York City, Courtney Love worked at a peep show in Times Square and squatted at the ABC No Rio social center and Pyramid Club in the East Village.
1987: Appearance in Straight to Hell
In 1987, Courtney Love had a supporting role in the Alex Cox film Straight to Hell.
1988: Beginning of Buddhist Practice
Courtney Love began her Soka Gakkai Buddhist practice in 1988, which she credited for helping her maintain her sobriety after rehab in 2007.
1988: Appearance in Ramones Music Video
In 1988, Courtney Love appeared in the Ramones music video for "I Wanna Be Sedated" as a bride.
1988: Learning Guitar and Relocation to Los Angeles
In late 1988, Courtney Love taught herself to play guitar and relocated to Los Angeles.
July 23, 1989: Marriage to James Moreland
On July 23, 1989, Courtney Love married Leaving Trains vocalist James Moreland in Las Vegas; the marriage was annulled the same year.
November 1989: First Show of Hole
In November 1989, Hole played their first show at Raji's, a rock club in central Hollywood.
1989: Rickenbacker 425 Guitar
Between 1989 and 1991, Courtney Love primarily played a Rickenbacker 425 guitar because she preferred the 3/4 neck.
1989: Formation of Hole
In 1989, Courtney Love formed the alternative rock band Hole with guitarist Eric Erlandson, becoming the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist.
February 12, 1990: First Meeting with Kurt Cobain (Disputed)
On February 12, 1990, according to Cobain biographer Charles Cross, Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain met. Cross said that Cobain playfully wrestled Love to the floor after she said that he looked like Dave Pirner of Soul Asylum.
April 1990: Release of Retard Girl
In April 1990, Hole released their debut single, "Retard Girl", through Sympathy for the Record Industry.
November 1990: Opening for Sonic Youth
In November 1990, Hole opened for Sonic Youth during their promotional tour for Goo at the Whisky a Go Go.
September 1991: Release of Pretty on the Inside
In September 1991, Hole released their first studio album, Pretty on the Inside, on Caroline Records, produced by Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth.
October 1991: Spin Review of Hole's Album
In October 1991, Spin's review of Hole's first album noted Courtney Love's layering of harsh and abrasive riffs, which buried more sophisticated musical arrangements.
1991: Guitar Destruction
In 1991, Courtney Love destroyed her Rickenbacker 425 guitar onstage at a concert opening for the Smashing Pumpkins.
1991: Release of Pretty on the Inside
In 1991, Hole released their debut album, Pretty on the Inside, which received critical acclaim from the underground rock press.
1991: Interview with Everett True
In a 1991 interview with Everett True, Courtney Love stated that she tries to place beautiful imagery next to imagery that is "fucked up", because that's how she views things. She also expressed a desire to write about certain things in rock from a female point of view that had never been given space before.
1991: Flipside Interview
In a 1991 interview with Flipside, Courtney Love expressed her diverse genre interests, stating that she had a desire to have both a grindcore band and a Raspberries-type pop band.
1991: Release of Dicknail
In early 1991, Hole released their second single, "Dicknail", through Sub Pop Records.
February 24, 1992: Marriage to Kurt Cobain
On February 24, 1992, Courtney Love married Kurt Cobain on Waikiki Beach. Love wore a satin and lace dress once owned by actress Frances Farmer, and Cobain wore plaid pajamas.
August 18, 1992: Birth of Frances Bean Cobain
On August 18, 1992, Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain's only child, a daughter named Frances Bean Cobain, was born in Los Angeles. Following the birth, they relocated to Carnation, Washington, and then Seattle.
September 1992: Vanity Fair "Strange Love" Profile and Controversy
In September 1992, Love and Cobain were profiled in Vanity Fair by Lynn Hirschberg in an article entitled "Strange Love". The article suggested that Love had been addicted to heroin during her pregnancy, leading to an investigation by the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services and a temporary loss of custody of Frances.
1992: Marriage to Kurt Cobain
In 1992, Courtney Love married Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, a highly publicized event.
September 8, 1993: Performance at Rock Against Rape Benefit
On September 8, 1993, Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain made their only public performance together at the Rock Against Rape benefit in Hollywood. They performed two acoustic duets, "Pennyroyal Tea by Nirvana" and "Where Did You Sleep Last Night by Lead Belly". Love also performed electric versions of two new Hole songs.
October 1993: Recording of 'Live Through This'
In October 1993, Hole recorded their second album, Live Through This, in Atlanta, featuring a new lineup with Kristen Pfaff and Patty Schemel.
1993: Rock Against Rape Benefit
In 1993, Courtney Love and her husband Kurt Cobain performed an acoustic set together at the Rock Against Rape benefit in Los Angeles to raise awareness and provide resources for victims of sexual abuse.
1993: Robert Hilburn's Comment
Music journalist Robert Hilburn wrote in 1993 that Courtney Love's comments between songs had the natural feel of someone who is sharing her immediate feelings rather than simply scripted patter.
April 1994: Kurt Cobain's Death
In April 1994, Kurt Cobain committed suicide in their Seattle home. At the time, Courtney Love was in rehab in Los Angeles. In the following months, Love had Cobain's ashes blessed by Buddhist monks, and portions were used to create memorial sculptures.
August 26, 1994: Hole's Performance at Reading Festival
On August 26, 1994, Hole performed at the Reading Festival, marking Courtney Love's first public performance following Kurt Cobain's death. The performance was described as "by turns macabre, frightening and inspirational".
December 1994: Erratic Onstage Behavior
In December 1994, at a show in Boston, Courtney Love interrupted Hole's music to talk about Kurt Cobain and had Tourette syndrome-like rants which upset some of the audience.
1994: Reference to Live Through This
Charles Aaron of Spin magazine referenced Courtney Love's album "Live Through This" from 1994, as a fiery follow-up to "America's Sweetheart" in a review in February 2004.
1994: Love discusses her 'kinderwhore' image
In 1994, Courtney Love commented on her aesthetic image, dubbed "kinderwhore" by critics and media, stating she wanted to change psychosexual aspects of rock music, and that her angle was irony, rather than to be seen as desirable.
1994: Kurt Cobain's Death
In 1994, Courtney Love's music career was temporarily overshadowed by the death of her husband, Kurt Cobain.
1994: Mentioned in Julian Cope's Autobiography
In 1994, Julian Cope wrote of Courtney Love in his autobiography, Head-On, referring to her as "the adolescent".
January 1995: Arrest in Melbourne
In January 1995, Courtney Love was arrested in Melbourne for disrupting a Qantas flight after getting into an argument with a flight attendant.
March 1995: Alleged Punching Incident at Hole Concert
In March 1995, Courtney Love allegedly punched two male teenagers during a Hole concert in Orlando, Florida. The judge dismissed the case in November 1995, stating that the teens "weren't exposed to any greater amount of violence than could reasonably be expected at an alternative rock concert".
April 1995: 'Live Through This' Certified Platinum
In April 1995, Hole's album, Live Through This, was certified platinum and received numerous accolades. The success of the album and Cobain's suicide brought Love significant publicity, leading to her being featured on Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People in 1995.
July 4, 1995: Assault at Lollapalooza Festival
On July 4, 1995, at the Lollapalooza Festival in George, Washington, Courtney Love threw a lit cigarette at musician Kathleen Hanna before punching her in the face. Love pleaded guilty to an assault charge and was sentenced to anger management classes.
November 1995: Lawsuit for Alleged Assault
In November 1995, two male teenagers sued Courtney Love for allegedly punching them during a Hole concert in Orlando, Florida in March 1995. The judge dismissed the case.
1995: Return to Acting
In 1995, Courtney Love returned to acting, earning a Golden Globe Award nomination for her performance in The People vs. Larry Flynt.
1995: Punk Music Association
There is this idea of "Courtney is punk and stuck in 1995!" but that's not the case. She was more [influenced by] new wave or post-punk.
1996: Performance in The People vs. Larry Flynt
In 1996, Courtney Love's performance as Althea Leasure in Miloš Forman's The People vs. Larry Flynt established her as a mainstream actress.
1996: Acting Roles and Critical Acclaim
In 1996, after Hole's world tour, Courtney Love returned to acting, taking small roles in 'Basquiat' and 'Feeling Minnesota', and starred as Althea in 'The People vs. Larry Flynt', earning a Golden Globe nomination and a New York Film Critics Circle Award.
1997: Release of Compilation Albums
In 1997, Hole released the compilations My Body, the Hand Grenade and The First Session, both of which featured previously recorded material.
May 1998: Punching Incident with Journalist Belissa Cohen
In May 1998, Courtney Love attracted media attention after punching journalist Belissa Cohen at a party, resulting in an out-of-court settlement.
September 1998: Release of 'Celebrity Skin'
In September 1998, Hole released their third studio album, Celebrity Skin, featuring a stark power pop sound. The album was well-received by critics and went multi-platinum.
1998: Pop Band Declaration
In 1998, Courtney Love stated that Hole had "always been a pop band", even though their music might have sounded like Sonic Youth tuning at the time.
1998: Fender Vista Venus Design
In 1998, Fender's Vista Venus, designed by Courtney Love, was partially inspired by Rickenbacker guitars as well as her Mercury guitar.
1998: Celebrity Skin Grammy Nominations
In 1998, Hole's third album, Celebrity Skin, was nominated for three Grammy Awards.
1999: Appearance in Man on the Moon
In 1999, Courtney Love continued her acting career, appearing in the big-budget picture Man on the Moon.
1999: Orville H. Gibson Award and Film Roles
In 1999, Courtney Love was awarded an Orville H. Gibson award for Best Female Rock Guitarist and starred in the Andy Kaufman biopic Man on the Moon and Beat.
1999: Relationship with Edward Norton
In 1999, Courtney Love's relationship with co-star Edward Norton, which began following the release of The People vs. Larry Flynt, ended.
1999: Departure from the Beautiful Monsters Tour
In 1999, Hole toured with Marilyn Manson on the Beautiful Monsters Tour, but dropped out after nine performances due to disagreements over production costs and concerns about the sexualized treatment of teenage female audience members by Manson and Korn.
1999: Vista Venus Guitar Design
In early 1999, Courtney Love was interviewed about the Vista Venus guitar she designed with Fender, a low-priced Squier brand guitar, featuring a shape inspired by Mercury, Stratocaster, and Rickenbacker's solid body guitars.
2000: Advocacy for Record Industry Reform
In 2000, Courtney Love publicly advocated for reform of the record industry in a personal letter published by Salon. She also expressed interest in starting a union for recording artists and discussed race relations in the music industry.
2000: Role in 'Beat'
In 2000, Courtney Love starred as Joan Vollmer, the wife of William S. Burroughs, in the film Beat alongside Kiefer Sutherland.
March 2001: Formation of Bastard
In March 2001, Courtney Love began a "punk rock femme supergroup" called Bastard, enlisting Patty Schemel, Louise Post, and Gina Crosley.
June 2001: Lawsuit to Dissolve Nirvana LLC
In June 2001, Courtney Love filed a lawsuit to dissolve Nirvana LLC, blocking the release of unreleased Nirvana material and delaying the release of the Nirvana compilation With the Lights Out.
September 2001: Departure of Members from Bastard
By September 2001, Louise Post and Gina Crosley had left Bastard, citing "unhealthy and unprofessional working conditions".
2001: Role in Julie Johnson and Award
In 2001, Courtney Love returned to film in Julie Johnson, in which she played a woman who has a lesbian relationship and won an Outstanding Actress award at L.A.'s Outfest.
May 2002: Breakup of Hole
In May 2002, Hole announced their breakup amid continuing litigation with Universal Music Group over their record contract.
2002: Appearance in Trapped
In 2002, Courtney Love appeared in the movie Trapped.
February 2003: Arrest at Heathrow Airport
In February 2003, Courtney Love was arrested at Heathrow Airport for disrupting a flight and was subsequently banned from Virgin Airlines following the incident.
July 2003: Signs contract with Virgin Records
In July 2003, Courtney Love signed a contract with Virgin Records after composing material with Linda Perry. She began recording her debut solo album in France shortly after.
2003: Beginning of Tumultuous Period
Material on the album "Nobody's Daughter", released on April 27, 2010, was largely centered on Courtney Love's tumultuous life between 2003 and 2007.
February 2004: Release of America's Sweetheart
In February 2004, Virgin Records released Courtney Love's debut solo album, "America's Sweetheart", which received mixed reviews and sold fewer than 100,000 copies. Love later expressed regret about the album, citing drug problems at the time of its release.
March 2004: Charges in East Village Incident
Courtney Love was facing charges from an incident in March 2004, which led to her arrest on July 9, 2004, after failing to appear in court.
March 17, 2004: Appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman
On March 17, 2004, Courtney Love appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman to promote her album "America's Sweetheart". The appearance garnered media attention after she lifted her shirt multiple times, flashed Letterman, and stood on his desk.
July 9, 2004: Arrest and Hospitalization
On July 9, 2004, Courtney Love was arrested on her 40th birthday for failing to appear in court for charges stemming from March 2004, leading to her hospitalization at Bellevue Hospital, where she was placed on a 72-hour watch due to concerns about her well-being.
October 2004: Guilty Plea
In October 2004, Courtney Love pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct related to an incident in East Village.
2004: Publication of Princess Ai manga
In 2004, Courtney Love co-wrote the semi-autobiographical manga, Princess Ai, with Stu Levy, illustrated by Misaho Kujiradou and Ai Yazawa; it was released in three volumes between 2004 and 2006.
2004: Release of America's Sweetheart & Princess Ai Co-creation
In 2004, Courtney Love released her first solo album, America's Sweetheart, and co-created and co-wrote the first volume of the manga series, Princess Ai.
2004: Reference to America's Sweetheart
In March 2010 Robert Sheffield of Rolling Stone referenced Courtney Love's 2004 flop album "America's Sweetheart" in his review of the new album "Nobody's Daughter".
August 2005: Comedy Central Roast Appearance
In August 2005, Courtney Love appeared intoxicated and disheveled as a roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson, drawing media attention and criticism.
September 2005: Sentenced to Rehab
In September 2005, Courtney Love was sentenced to a 28-day lockdown rehab program for violating her probation. To avoid jail time, she accepted an additional 180-day rehab sentence.
November 2005: Discharge from Rehab
In November 2005, Courtney Love was discharged from a rehab center after completing a program, with the provision that she continue outpatient rehab.
2005: Rehabilitation Sentence
In 2005, Courtney Love faced legal troubles and a drug relapse, leading to a mandatory lockdown rehabilitation sentence while she was writing a second solo album.
2005: Writing songs in rehab
In 2005, during her time in rehab, Courtney Love wrote several songs, including an anti-cocaine song titled "Loser Dust".
2005: Advice for Young Actresses
In 2005, while on the red carpet for the Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson, Courtney Love gave advice to young actresses moving to Hollywood, warning them to avoid private parties with Harvey Weinstein at the Four Seasons hotel.
2006: Publication of Dirty Blonde & Manga Series
In 2006, Courtney Love co-wrote the third volume of manga Princess Ai series and wrote her memoir, Dirty Blonde.
2006: Publication of 'Dirty Blonde' memoir and recording of solo album
In 2006, Courtney Love published her memoir, "Dirty Blonde", and began recording her second solo album, "How Dirty Girls Get Clean", in collaboration with Linda Perry and Billy Corgan.
2006: Lyrics Written in Rehab
The majority of the lyrics for Nobody's Daughter were written by Courtney Love while she was in rehab in 2006. The lyrics were reflective of Love's past relationships and her struggle for sobriety.
2007: Sobriety
Courtney Love stated she had been sober since completing rehabilitation in 2007, and cited her Soka Gakkai Buddhist practice as integral to her sobriety.
2007: Incomplete audio clips of "Samantha" distributed
In 2007, incomplete audio clips of the song "Samantha", originating from an interview with NPR, were distributed on the internet.
2007: End of Tumultuous Period
Material on the album "Nobody's Daughter", released on April 27, 2010, was largely centered on Courtney Love's tumultuous life between 2003 and 2007.
March 2009: Libel suit filed by Dawn Simorangkir
In March 2009, fashion designer Dawn Simorangkir brought a libel suit against Courtney Love concerning a defamatory post Love made on her Twitter account, which was eventually settled for $450,000.
June 2009: Plans for Hole reunion and new album announced
In June 2009, NME published an article detailing Courtney Love's plan to reunite Hole and release a new album, "Nobody's Daughter".
2009: Carnegie Hall Event
In 2009, Courtney Love introduced Gavin Friday, the frontman of Virgin Prunes, at a Carnegie Hall event and performed a song with him.
March 2010: Release of Skinny Little Bitch
In March 2010, "Skinny Little Bitch" was released as the first single from "Nobody's Daughter" to promote the album.
April 27, 2010: Release of Nobody's Daughter
On April 27, 2010, "Nobody's Daughter" was released worldwide as a Hole album.
2010: Rickenbacker 360
During tours after the release of Nobody's Daughter (post-2010), Courtney Love played a Rickenbacker 360 onstage.
2010: Honorary Patronage from Trinity
In 2010, Courtney Love received honorary patronage from Trinity's University Philosophical Society.
2010: Release of Nobody's Daughter
In 2010, Courtney Love released the album Nobody's Daughter, initially intended as a solo project, but ultimately released as a Hole album without the original lineup.
2010: Comedy Store Worthy One-Liners
In a review of a live performance published in 2010, it was noted that Courtney Love's onstage "one-liners were worthy of the Comedy Store."
2010: Nobody's Daughter Album Release
Upon the release of Hole's 2010 album, Nobody's Daughter, Amanda Petrusich of Pitchfork compared Courtney Love's raspy, unpolished vocals to those of Bob Dylan.
May 2011: Donation to Joyful Heart Foundation
In May 2011, Courtney Love donated six of her late husband Kurt Cobain's personal vinyl records for auction at Mariska Hargitay's Joyful Heart Foundation event, which supports victims of child abuse, rape, and domestic violence.
2011: Participation in Hit So Hard
In 2011, Courtney Love participated in "Hit So Hard", a documentary chronicling bandmate Patty Schemel's time in Hole.
May 2012: Art collection debut
In May 2012, Courtney Love debuted an art collection titled "And She's Not Even Pretty" at Fred Torres Collaborations in New York, featuring over 40 drawings and paintings.
2012: Touring to Promote Nobody's Daughter
Courtney Love and the band toured internationally from 2010 into late 2012 promoting the album "Nobody's Daughter".
2012: Collaboration with Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center
In 2012, Courtney Love collaborated with Linda Perry and performed alongside Aimee Mann and Wanda Sykes at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center's "An Evening with Women" event, which helps provide food, shelter, and various services for homeless youth and others in need.
2012: Ranked in VH1's 100 Greatest Women in Music
In 2012, VH1 ranked Courtney Love no. 69 in their list of The 100 Greatest Women in Music History, recognizing her impact and influence.
2012: Solo performance after dropping Hole name
In late 2012, Courtney Love performed as a solo artist after dropping the Hole name.
2013: Collaboration on "Rat A Tat"
In 2013, Courtney Love co-wrote and contributed vocals on "Rat A Tat" from Fall Out Boy's album "Save Rock and Roll", and also appeared in the song's music video.
2013: Yves Saint Laurent advertisement and solo tour
In spring 2013, Courtney Love appeared in advertisements for Yves Saint Laurent. She also completed a solo tour of North America.
January 2014: Libel Lawsuit by Rhonda Holmes
In January 2014, Courtney Love faced a libel lawsuit brought against her by her former attorney, Rhonda Holmes, who accused Love of online defamation, seeking $8 million in damages.
February 2014: Defamation Lawsuit Filed by Dawn Simorangkir
In February 2014, Courtney Love was ordered to pay a further $350,000 in recompense in a subsequent defamation lawsuit filed by fashion designer Dawn Simorangkir.
April 22, 2014: Debut of "You Know My Name"
On April 22, 2014, Courtney Love debuted the song "You Know My Name" on BBC Radio 6 to promote her tour of the United Kingdom.
May 1, 2014: Comments on Hole Reunion
On May 1, 2014, Courtney Love commented further on the possibility of Hole reuniting in an interview with Pitchfork.
May 4, 2014: Release of Double A-Side Single
On May 4, 2014, Courtney Love released "You Know My Name" as a double A-side single with the song "Wedding Day" on her own label Cherry Forever Records via Kobalt Label Services.
2014: Release of Solo Singles and Acting Return
In 2014, Courtney Love released two solo singles and returned to acting in the network series Sons of Anarchy.
2014: Shit Guitar Player
In a 2014 interview, Courtney Love referred to herself as "a shit guitar player", and stated that she used to be a good rhythm player but is no longer dependable.
2014: Television Roles and Soundtrack Inclusion
Throughout 2014, Courtney Love was cast in supporting roles in several television series, including Sons of Anarchy, Revenge, and Empire, and her track "Walk Out on Me" was included on the Empire soundtrack album, which reached number 1 on the Billboard 200.
January 2015: Starring in 'Kansas City Choir Boy'
In January 2015, Courtney Love starred in a New York City stage production, "Kansas City Choir Boy", a "pop opera" conceived by and co-starring Todd Almond.
April 2015: Lawsuit by Anthony Bozza
In April 2015, the journalist Anthony Bozza sued Courtney Love, alleging a contractual violation regarding his co-writing of her memoir.
June 2015: Opening Act for Lana Del Rey
In June 2015, Courtney Love performed as the opening act for Lana Del Rey on her Endless Summer Tour for eight West Coast shows.
2015: Acting in Empire
In 2015, Courtney Love continued her acting career in the network series Empire.
2015: Named Greatest Female Rock Star by Phoenix New Times
In 2015, the Phoenix New Times declared Courtney Love the number one greatest female rock star of all time, citing her musical talent, physical attractiveness, tumultuous relationships, substance abuse, and public meltdowns as key ingredients to her rock star persona.
January 2016: Clothing Line Release
In January 2016, Courtney Love released a clothing line named "Love, Courtney" in collaboration with Sophia Amoruso. The line featured 18 pieces that reflected Love's personal style.
November 2016: Filming A Midsummer's Nightmare pilot
In November 2016, Courtney Love began filming the pilot for "A Midsummer's Nightmare", which is a Shakespeare anthology series that was adapted for Lifetime.
June 2017: Kitty Menendez Premiere
In June 2017, Courtney Love starred as Kitty Menendez in "Menendez: Blood Brothers", which is a biopic television film based on the lives of Lyle and Erik Menendez. The film premiered on Lifetime.
October 2017: Weinstein Video Goes Viral
In October 2017, a 2005 video of Courtney Love warning young actresses about Harvey Weinstein went viral following the publicity of his sexual abuse cases. In the video, Love advised young actresses to avoid private parties with Weinstein at the Four Seasons hotel.
2017: GQ Men of the Year Awards
In 2017, Courtney Love attended the GQ Men of the Year awards at the Tate Modern with Nicholas Cullinan, a museum director. During this event, she referred to him as her "soulmate" and her "family for life".
March 2018: Music Video Appearance
In March 2018, Courtney Love appeared in the music video for Marilyn Manson's song "Tattooed in Reverse".
2018: Opioid Relapse
In 2018, Courtney Love relapsed into opioid addiction. This was revealed in a statement made in September 2019, when she announced that she had recently celebrated a year of sobriety.
January 2019: Restraining Order Extended
In January 2019, a Los Angeles County judge extended the three-year restraining order against Sam Lutfi to five years, citing Lutfi's tendency to "prey upon people". Lutfi had previously been Love's manager.
August 18, 2019: Yola Día Festival Performance
On August 18, 2019, Courtney Love performed a solo set at the Yola Día festival in Los Angeles, which featured other performances by Cat Power and Lykke Li.
October 2019: Relocation to London
In October 2019, Courtney Love relocated from Los Angeles to London.
November 21, 2019: "Mother" Recorded for Soundtrack
On November 21, 2019, Courtney Love recorded the song "Mother", which was written and produced by Lawrence Rothman, as part of the soundtrack for the horror film "The Turning" (2020).
2019: Relocation to London
In 2019, Courtney Love relocated to London, which became the focus of the upcoming documentary, Antiheroine. The documentary also focuses on her sobriety and recording of her forthcoming album.
January 2020: Icon Award at NME Awards
In January 2020, Courtney Love received the Icon Award at the NME Awards. NME described her as "one of the most influential singers in alternative culture of the last 30 years".
August 2020: Hospitalized with Anemia
In August 2020, Courtney Love was hospitalized with acute anemia, which nearly killed her and reduced her weight to 97 pounds (44 kg).
March 2021: Hospitalization and Recovery
In March 2021, Courtney Love revealed that she had been hospitalized with acute anemia in August 2020, which nearly resulted in her death and reduced her weight to 97 pounds (44 kg). However, she made a full recovery.
2021: Launch of From Her To Eternity initiative
In 2021, Courtney Love and Julie Panebianco launched "From Her To Eternity", an initiative to collect and categorize music materials that celebrate women's contributions to popular music.
August 2022: Memoir Completion
In August 2022, Courtney Love revealed that she had completed her memoir titled, "The Girl with the Most Cake", after writing it for almost ten years.
2022: Unreleased film
As of 2022, James Franco's film The Long Home, where Courtney Love was cast in a supporting role, remains unreleased.
2023: Ranked on Greatest Singers List
In 2023, Rolling Stone ranked Courtney Love at number 130 on its list of the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
2023: From Her to Eternity Exhibition in Chicago
Throughout Summer 2023, the first project of Love's 'From Her to Eternity' initiative, a female music photographers´ exhibition titled "From Her to Eternity: The Women Who Photograph Music", was displayed in Chicago's South Loop. The name is a tribute to the late Anita Lane, who co-wrote the song “From Her To Eternity” with Nick Cave.
November 15, 2024: Guest Vocalist on "Song to the Siren"
On November 15, 2024, Courtney Love is featured as a guest vocalist on the track "Song to the Siren" by rapper 070 Shake, from her studio album Petrichor.
December 10, 2025: Documentary Announcement
On December 10, 2025, it was announced that a documentary film on Courtney Love titled "Antiheroine" was set to premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
2026: Antiheroine Premiere
In 2026, the documentary film on Courtney Love, titled Antiheroine, is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The documentary follows Love after her 2019 relocation to London.
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