History of Courtney Love in Timeline
Courtney Love is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and actress with a career spanning four decades. Her work has significantly impacted female-fronted alternative acts, establishing her as a prominent and influential figure in alternative culture from 1990 to 2020.
1956: Inspiration for Name
Courtney Love's name was inspired by Courtney Farrell, the protagonist of Pamela Moore's 1956 novel 'Chocolates for Breakfast'.
1963: Parents Meet
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
In 1965, Courtney Love owned a vintage Jazzmaster guitar which was later purchased by the Hard Rock Cafe and is on display in New York City.
1967: First Album Owned
In 1967, Courtney Love's first album was Leonard Cohen's Songs of Leonard Cohen which she obtained from her mother. She stated that she was a pretty morbid kid which made the album appealing to her.
1970: Parents' Divorce
In 1970, Courtney Love's parents divorced after allegations that her father dosed her with LSD as a toddler.
1972: Expulsion from Nelson College for Girls
In 1972, Courtney Love was expelled from Nelson College for Girls in New Zealand due to misbehavior.
1973: Return to Portland
In 1973, Courtney Love was sent back to Portland, Oregon, and raised by her former stepfather and family friends.
1976: Solid-State Randall Commander Amplifier
In 1976, Courtney Love's setup has included a solid-state 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 estranged from her mother.
1981: Travel to Dublin and Theology Courses
In 1981, Courtney Love traveled to Dublin, Ireland, using a trust fund, audited theology courses at Trinity College, and met Julian Cope.
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 for their first TV appearance.
June 1985: Move to San Francisco with Kat Bjelland
In June 1985, Courtney Love and Kat Bjelland moved to San Francisco to start the band Pagan Babies.
1985: Audition and Role in 'Sid and Nancy'
In 1985, Courtney Love auditioned for and received a minor supporting role in the Sid Vicious biopic 'Sid and Nancy'.
1986: Appearance in 'Sid and Nancy'
In 1986, Courtney Love appeared in a supporting role in Alex Cox's film 'Sid and Nancy'.
1986: Filming 'Straight to Hell'
In 1986, Courtney Love filmed 'Straight to Hell' in Spain.
1987: Release of 'Straight to Hell'
In 1987, 'Straight to Hell', a film starring Courtney Love, was released, receiving poor reviews but catching Andy Warhol's attention.
1988: Appearance in Ramones Music Video
In 1988, Courtney Love appeared in the Ramones music video for "I Wanna Be Sedated".
1988: Started Soka Gakkai Buddhist Practice
In 1988, Courtney Love began her Soka Gakkai Buddhist practice, which she cited as integral to her sobriety.
1988: Learned Guitar and Moved to Los Angeles
In 1988, Courtney Love taught herself to play guitar and relocated to Los Angeles, seeking to form a band.
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: Hole's First Show
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 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, where she served as lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist.
1989: Possible Meeting with Kurt Cobain
In 1989, according to the journalist Michael Azerrad, Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain met at the Satyricon nightclub in Portland, Oregon.
February 12, 1990: Possible Meeting with Kurt Cobain
On February 12, 1990, Courtney Love possibly met Kurt Cobain, according to Cobain's biographer Charles Cross, at a nightclub in Portland, Oregon. Cross stated 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', which was played on KROQ.
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.
May 17, 1991: Possible Meeting with Kurt Cobain After Concert
On May 17, 1991, according to Love's bandmate Eric Erlandson, Courtney Love was introduced to Kurt Cobain in a parking lot after a concert at the Hollywood Palladium.
September 1991: Release of 'Pretty on the Inside'
In September 1991, Hole's first studio album, 'Pretty on the Inside', produced by Kim Gordon, was released on Caroline Records.
October 1991: Review of Hole's First Album
In October 1991, Spin's review of Hole's first album noted Courtney Love's layering of harsh and abrasive riffs buried more sophisticated musical arrangements.
1991: Guitar Destruction at Concert
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: Importance of Lyrics
In a 1991 interview with Everett True, Courtney Love stated that the important thing for her in songwriting is that it has to look good on the page. She mentioned trying to place beautiful imagery next to fucked up imagery, because that's how she views things.
1991: Diverse Genre Interests
In a 1991 interview with Flipside, Courtney Love expressed her interest in having a grindcore band and a Raspberries-type pop band. She also mentioned feeling the need to catch up with her indie peers who made fun of her for liking R.E.M. and The Smiths.
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. She wore a satin and lace dress once owned by the actress Frances Farmer, while 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.
September 1992: Vanity Fair Profile and Controversy
In September 1992, Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain were profiled in Vanity Fair by Lynn Hirschberg, in an article entitled "Strange Love." The article suggested Love was addicted to heroin during her pregnancy, leading to an investigation by the Los Angeles Department of Children and Family Services and the temporary loss of custody of her daughter Frances.
1992: Relationship with Kurt Cobain
By 1992, Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain were in a relationship, having re-acquainted through Jennifer Finch in late 1991.
1992: Marriage to Kurt Cobain
In 1992, Courtney Love married Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain.
April 1993: Release of "Beautiful Son"
In April 1993, during Love's pregnancy, Hole released their fourth single, "Beautiful Son".
September 8, 1993: Public Performance with Kurt Cobain at Rock Against Rape Benefit
On September 8, 1993, Courtney Love and Kurt Cobain gave their only public performance together at the Rock Against Rape benefit in Hollywood, performing acoustic duets of "Pennyroyal Tea" and "Where Did You Sleep Last Night". Love also performed electric versions of two new Hole songs, "Doll Parts" and "Miss World".
October 1993: Recording Live Through This Album
In October 1993, Hole recorded their second album, Live Through This, in Atlanta with a new lineup featuring Kristen Pfaff on bass and Patty Schemel on drums.
1993: Acoustic Set at Rock Against Rape Benefit
In 1993, Courtney Love and husband Kurt Cobain performed an acoustic set together at the Rock Against Rape benefit in Los Angeles.
1993: Description of Stage Banter
In 1993, music journalist Robert Hilburn wrote that Courtney Love's comments between songs had "the natural feel of someone who is sharing her immediate feelings."
April 1994: Kurt Cobain's Death
In April 1994, Kurt Cobain committed suicide in their Seattle home. Courtney Love, who was in rehab in Los Angeles at the time, had Cobain's remains cremated and divided his ashes. She kept some in a teddy bear and an urn, had some blessed by Buddhist monks, and mixed some into clay 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 appearance following Kurt Cobain's death. The performance was described as macabre, frightening, and inspirational, with Love's appearance and performance being both shocking and heroic.
December 1994: Erratic Onstage Behavior in Boston
In December 1994, at a Hole concert in Boston, Courtney Love interrupted the music to talk about Kurt Cobain and exhibited erratic behavior, leading to audience reactions and media coverage.
1994: Reference to Live Through This
Charles Aaron of Spin, in a review of America's Sweetheart released in February 2004, referred to the album as a follow-up to 1994's Live Through This.
1994: Mention in 'Head-On'
Courtney Love is frequently mentioned in Julian Cope's 1994 autobiography, 'Head-On', in which he refers to her as "the adolescent".
1994: Substance Abuse
In 1994 Courtney Love has little memory because she had been using large quantities of heroin and Rohypnol at the time.
1994: Death of Kurt Cobain
In 1994, Kurt Cobain, Courtney Love's husband, passed away.
1994: Comments on 'Kinderwhore' Fashion and Rock Music Psychosexual Aspects
In a 1994 interview, Courtney Love commented on her influence on rock music's psychosexual aspects and her 'kinderwhore' fashion style. She clarified that the look, consisting of vintage babydoll dresses, smeared makeup, and red lipstick, was rooted in irony and inspired by What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, not a desire to be perceived as conventionally attractive.
January 1995: Arrest in Melbourne for Disrupting Flight
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 Concert
In March 1995, Courtney Love allegedly punched two male teenagers during a Hole concert in Orlando, Florida.
April 1995: "Live Through This" Certified Platinum and Media Attention
In April 1995, Live Through This was certified platinum and Courtney Love was featured on Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People in 1995 due to the album's success combined with Kurt Cobain's suicide.
July 4, 1995: Assault Charge 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, alleging that Hanna had made a joke about her daughter. She pleaded guilty to an assault charge and was sentenced to anger management classes.
November 1995: Lawsuit for Alleged Punching Incident at Concert
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: Association with Punk Music
In 1995, Courtney Love was associated with punk music, but she stated that she was more influenced by new wave or post-punk. Her number one greatest song of all time is "Love Will Tear Us Apart" by Joy Division.
1996: Golden Globe Nomination
In 1996, Courtney Love earned a Golden Globe Award nomination for her performance as Althea Leasure in 'The People vs. Larry Flynt'.
1996: Return to Acting and Film Roles
In 1996, after Hole's world tour, Courtney Love returned to acting with roles in Basquiat, Feeling Minnesota, and The People vs. Larry Flynt, in which she starred as Althea Flynt. Love went through rehabilitation and quit using heroin at the insistence of Forman.
1997: Formation of Nirvana LLC
In 1997, Courtney Love and former Nirvana members Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl formed a limited liability company, Nirvana LLC, to manage Nirvana's business dealings.
1997: Release of Compilation Albums
In 1997, Hole released the compilation albums My Body, the Hand Grenade and The First Session, both featuring previously recorded material.
May 1998: Assault of Journalist Belissa Cohen
In May 1998, Courtney Love attracted media attention after punching journalist Belissa Cohen at a party. The lawsuit was settled out of court for an undisclosed sum.
September 1998: Release of "Celebrity Skin" Album
In September 1998, Hole released their third studio album, Celebrity Skin, which had a power pop sound. The album was well received by critics and was a commercial success.
1998: Statement on Hole's Pop Subtext
In 1998, Courtney Love stated that Hole had "always been a pop band" with a "subtext of pop". She mentioned that what sounded like Sonic Youth tuning was like the Raspberries to her.
1998: Fender Vista Venus Design
In 1998, Fender's Vista Venus guitar, designed by Courtney Love, was partially inspired by Rickenbacker guitars and 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 appeared in the film 'Man on the Moon'.
1999: Orville H. Gibson Award and Film Roles
In 1999, Courtney Love received an Orville H. Gibson award for Best Female Rock Guitarist and starred in the Andy Kaufman biopic Man on the Moon.
1999: Departure from 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. Love stated that Hole also abandoned the tour due to Manson and Korn's sexualized treatment of teenage female audience members.
1999: Design of Vista Venus Guitar with Fender
In early 1999, Courtney Love and Fender designed a low-priced Squier brand guitar, the Vista Venus, featuring a shape inspired by Mercury, Stratocaster, and Rickenbacker guitars. Love wanted a guitar that sounded "really warm and pop" and was simple to use.
1999: End of Relationship with Edward Norton
Until 1999, Courtney Love dated her The People vs. Larry Flynt co-star, Edward Norton.
2000: Role in "Beat"
In 2000, Courtney Love played Joan Vollmer in the film Beat, alongside Kiefer Sutherland.
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 argued against piracy and called for a union for recording artists.
March 2001: Formation of Bastard Supergroup
In March 2001, Courtney Love began a "punk rock femme supergroup" called Bastard, with 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 the supergroup Bastard, citing "unhealthy and unprofessional working conditions."
2001: Role in Julie Johnson and Award at Outfest
In 2001, Courtney Love returned to film and starred opposite Lili Taylor in Julie Johnson, winning an Outstanding Actress award at L.A.'s Outfest.
May 2002: Hole Announces Breakup
In May 2002, Hole announced their breakup amid litigation with Universal Music Group over their record contract.
2002: Appearance in 'Trapped'
In 2002, Courtney Love appeared in the film 'Trapped'.
2002: Role in "Trapped" and Box Office Flop
In 2002, Courtney Love was cast in the thriller Trapped, alongside Kevin Bacon and Charlize Theron. The film was a box-office flop.
February 2003: Arrest at Heathrow Airport
In February 2003, Courtney Love was arrested at Heathrow Airport for disrupting a flight and consequently banned from Virgin Airlines.
July 2003: Signing with Virgin Records
In July 2003, Courtney Love signed a contract with Virgin Records after composing material with Linda Perry and started recording her debut solo album, America's Sweetheart, in France.
2003: Material from Tumultuous Life
The album Nobody's Daughter, released on April 27, 2010, featured subject matter 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.
March 2004: Reference to March 2004 Charges
On July 9, 2004, Courtney Love was arrested for failing to make a court appearance regarding the March 2004 charges.
March 17, 2004: Appearance on Late Show with David Letterman
On March 17, 2004, Courtney Love appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman to promote America's Sweetheart, during which she exposed herself and stood on Letterman's desk, garnering significant media attention.
July 9, 2004: Arrest on 40th Birthday
On July 9, 2004, Courtney Love was arrested on her 40th birthday for failing to appear in court regarding the March 2004 charges and was taken to Bellevue Hospital due to being allegedly incoherent.
October 2004: Guilty Plea to Disorderly Conduct
In October 2004, Courtney Love pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct related to the incident in East Village.
2004: Release of Princess Ai Volume 1
In 2004, Courtney Love co-wrote a semi-autobiographical manga, Princess Ai, with Stu Levy, illustrated by Misaho Kujiradou and Ai Yazawa; it was released in three volumes in the United States and Japan between 2004 and 2006.
2004: Release of 'America's Sweetheart'
In 2004, Courtney Love released her first solo album, 'America's Sweetheart'.
August 2005: Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson
In August 2005, Courtney Love's appearance as a roaster on the Comedy Central Roast of Pamela Anderson, where she seemed intoxicated, garnered media attention.
September 2005: Rehab Sentence
In September 2005, Courtney Love was sentenced to an additional 180-day rehab sentence to avoid jail time, after violating her probation.
November 2005: Discharge from Rehab Center
In November 2005, Courtney Love was discharged from the rehab center after completing the program, with the provision to complete further outpatient rehab.
2005: Writing Songs in Rehab
During her time in rehab in 2005, Courtney Love wrote several songs, including an anti-cocaine song titled "Loser Dust".
2005: Mandatory Rehab
In 2005, Courtney Love faced legal troubles and a drug relapse, resulting in a mandatory lockdown rehabilitation sentence.
2005: Warning about Harvey Weinstein
In 2005, Courtney Love gave advice to young actresses to avoid private parties with Harvey Weinstein at the Four Seasons hotel.
2006: Publication of Memoir and Recording Second Solo Album
In 2006, Courtney Love published a memoir, Dirty Blonde, and began recording her second solo album, How Dirty Girls Get Clean, collaborating again with Perry and Billy Corgan.
2006: Publication of 'Dirty Blonde'
In 2006, Courtney Love wrote and published her memoir, 'Dirty Blonde'.
2006: Rehab and Lyric Writing
In 2006, during her time in rehab, Courtney Love wrote the majority of the lyrics for Nobody's Daughter, which lyrically reflects her past relationships and her struggle for sobriety.
2007: Sobriety
Courtney Love stated in interviews that she had been sober since completing rehabilitation in 2007.
2007: Release of 'Samantha' Audio Clip
In 2007, incomplete audio clips of the song "Samantha", originating from an interview with NPR, were distributed on the internet.
2007: Material from Tumultuous Life
The album Nobody's Daughter, released on April 27, 2010, featured subject matter largely centered on Courtney Love's tumultuous life between 2003 and 2007.
March 2009: Libel Suit Against Love
In March 2009, fashion designer Dawn Simorangkir brought a libel suit against Courtney Love concerning a defamatory post Love made on her Twitter account.
June 2009: Plan to Reunite Hole and Release New Album
In June 2009, NME published an article detailing Courtney Love's plan to reunite Hole and release a new album, Nobody's Daughter.
2009: Performance with Gavin Friday
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, featuring material written and recorded for Love's unfinished solo album, How Dirty Girls Get Clean.
2010: Rickenbacker 360 Onstage
During tours after the release of Nobody's Daughter (post-2010), Courtney Love has played a Rickenbacker 360 onstage.
2010: Honorary Patronage from Trinity College
In 2010, Courtney Love received honorary patronage from Trinity College's University Philosophical Society.
2010: Release of 'Nobody's Daughter'
In 2010, Courtney Love released 'Nobody's Daughter' as a Hole album, but without the former lineup.
2010: Live Performance Review
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: Comparison to Bob Dylan
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 of Cobain's Vinyl Records for Charity Auction
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. The proceeds benefited victims of child abuse, rape, and domestic violence. Love also supported AIDS organizations, the Sophie Lancaster Foundation, and Stand For Courage.
2011: Participation in Hit So Hard
In 2011, Courtney Love participated in Hit So Hard, a documentary chronicling bandmate Schemel's time in Hole.
May 2012: Debut of Art Collection
In May 2012, Courtney Love debuted an art collection titled "And She's Not Even Pretty" at Fred Torres Collaborations in New York, which included over 40 drawings and paintings.
2012: Touring to Promote Nobody's Daughter
From 2010 into late 2012, Courtney Love and the band toured internationally promoting the album Nobody's Daughter.
2012: Collaboration with Linda Perry at "An Evening with Women" event
In 2012, Courtney Love collaborated with Linda Perry at the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center's "An Evening with Women" event. The event's proceeds aimed to provide food and shelter for homeless youth, services for seniors, legal assistance, domestic violence services, health and mental health services, and cultural arts programs. Love emphasized the importance of supporting the lesbian community, noting the disparity in funding compared to gay men's foundations.
2012: Ranked No. 69 on VH1's 'The 100 Greatest Women in Music History'
In 2012, VH1 ranked Courtney Love as No. 69 in their list of 'The 100 Greatest Women in Music History,' recognizing her impact and influence in the music industry.
2012: Solo Artist Performance
In late 2012, Courtney Love dropped the Hole name and began performing as a solo artist.
2013: Yves Saint Laurent Advertisements and Solo Tour
In 2013, Courtney Love appeared in advertisements for Yves Saint Laurent and completed a solo tour of North America, featuring songs from her and Hole's back catalogue.
2013: Collaboration on Save Rock and Roll
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.
January 2014: Landmark Libel Lawsuit
In January 2014, Courtney Love was the subject of a second landmark libel lawsuit brought against her by her former attorney Rhonda Holmes, who accused Love of online defamation.
February 2014: Defamation Lawsuit
In February 2014, a subsequent defamation lawsuit filed by fashion designer Simorangkir resulted in Courtney Love being ordered to pay a further $350,000 in recompense.
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 Possibility
On May 1, 2014, Courtney Love commented further on the possibility of Hole reuniting, saying that she was not going to commit to it happening because they wanted an element of surprise.
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 Return to Acting
In 2014, Courtney Love released two solo singles and returned to acting in the network series 'Sons of Anarchy'.
2014: Comments on Guitar Playing Ability
In a 2014 interview, Courtney Love referred to herself as "a shit guitar player", stating that she used to be a good rhythm player but is no longer dependable.
2014: Television Roles
Throughout 2014, Courtney Love was cast in several television series in supporting parts, including Sons of Anarchy, Revenge, and Empire.
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, 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 and Debut of Miss Narcissist
In May and June 2015, Courtney Love performed as the opening act for Lana Del Rey on her Endless Summer Tour, during which she debuted the single "Miss Narcissist".
2015: Acting in 'Empire'
In 2015, Courtney Love continued acting with a role in the network series 'Empire'.
2015: Declared 'Number One Greatest Female Rock Star of All Time' by Phoenix New Times
In 2015, the Phoenix New Times declared Courtney Love the 'number one greatest female rock star of all time'. The article highlighted her musical talent, physical attractiveness, tumultuous relationships, substance abuse, and public meltdowns as elements contributing to her rock star status.
January 2016: Clothing Line Release
In January 2016, Courtney Love released a clothing line, "Love, Courtney", in collaboration with Sophia Amoruso. The line featured 18 pieces reflecting her personal style.
November 2016: Filming A Midsummer's Nightmare
In November 2016, Courtney Love began filming the pilot for A Midsummer's Nightmare, a Shakespeare anthology series adapted for Lifetime.
June 2017: Kitty Menendez Role
In June 2017, Courtney Love starred as Kitty Menendez in Menendez: Blood Brothers, a biopic television film based on the lives of Lyle and Erik Menendez, which premiered on Lifetime.
October 2017: Weinstein Warning Video Goes Viral
In October 2017, shortly after the Harvey Weinstein sexual abuse cases became public, a 2005 video of Courtney Love warning young actresses about Weinstein went viral.
March 2018: Appearance in Marilyn Manson's Music Video
In March 2018, Courtney Love appeared in the music video for Marilyn Manson's "Tattooed in Reverse".
2018: Relapse into Opioid Addiction
In 2018, Courtney Love relapsed into opioid addiction, she later celebrated a year of sobriety by September 2019.
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". The restraining order was also awarded to her daughter Frances and sister Jaimee.
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.
October 2019: Relocation to London
In October 2019, Courtney Love relocated from Los Angeles to London.
November 21, 2019: Recording "Mother" for The Turning Soundtrack
On November 21, 2019, Courtney Love recorded the song "Mother", written and produced by Lawrence Rothman, as part of the soundtrack for the horror film The Turning (2020).
2019: Relocation to London Featured in Documentary
In 2019, Courtney Love relocated to London, which is a key focus of the upcoming documentary film Antiheroine, highlighting her sobriety and album recording process.
January 2020: Icon Award at NME Awards
In January 2020, Courtney Love received the Icon Award at the NME Awards, where she was described as "one of the most influential singers in alternative culture of the last 30 years".
August 2020: Hospitalization for Acute Anemia
In August 2020, Courtney Love was hospitalized with acute anemia, which nearly resulted in her death and caused her weight to drop to 97 pounds (44 kg).
March 2021: Hospitalization for Acute Anemia
In March 2021, Courtney Love revealed she had been hospitalized with acute anemia in August 2020, which had nearly killed her and reduced her weight to 97 pounds (44 kg); 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 focused on collecting and categorizing music materials that highlight the contributions of women to popular music. The project aims to preserve and celebrate the often-overlooked role of women in music history.
2021: Musical influences
In 2021, Courtney Love commented on her musical influences that she was more influenced by new wave or post-punk music.
August 2022: Completion of Memoir
In August 2022, Courtney Love revealed the completion of her memoir, The Girl with the Most Cake, after nearly ten years of writing.
2022: The Long Home Status
As of 2022, James Franco's film The Long Home, in which Courtney Love has a supporting role, remains unreleased.
2023: Ranked in Rolling Stone's 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: Exhibition of 'From Her to Eternity: The Women Who Photograph Music' in Chicago
In the summer of 2023, the first project of 'From Her to Eternity' was a photography exhibition in Chicago's South Loop, titled 'From Her to Eternity: The Women Who Photograph Music.' This installation showcased the work of world-renowned female music photographers. The name pays tribute to Anita Lane, who co-wrote the song “From Her To Eternity”.
November 15, 2024: Guest Vocalist on 070 Shake's Album
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: Premiere of Antiheroine at Sundance Film Festival
In 2026, the documentary film on Courtney Love, titled Antiheroine, is set to premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. The film follows Love after her 2019 relocation to London, focusing on her sobriety and recording of her forthcoming album.
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