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The Pretty Reckless Unveils Holiday EP, Hits No. 1 Again

11/2/2025

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Summary

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The Pretty Reckless released a six-track holiday EP, Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas, on October 31, 2025, with four original songs.
The EP includes a rock version of 'Where Are You Christmas?' performed by Taylor Momsen in How the Grinch Stole Christmas at age seven.
The band's single 'For I Am Death' reached No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, its eighth and fourth consecutive No. 1 since 2020.

History

Historical Context

"How the Grinch Stole Christmas," a live-action film directed by Ron Howard, premiered on November 17, 2000, featuring Jim Carrey as the Grinch. This adaptation of Dr. Seuss's 1957 book became a box-office success, grossing $347 million. Taylor Momsen, who played Cindy Lou Who, later released a holiday EP, illustrating the lasting impact of childhood roles on artists' careers and the popularity of holiday music.

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Story summary

The Pretty Reckless released a six-track holiday EP, Taylor Momsen's Pretty Reckless Christmas, on October 31, 2025, with four original songs.
The EP includes a rock version of 'Where Are You Christmas?' performed by Taylor Momsen in How the Grinch Stole Christmas at age seven.
The band's single 'For I Am Death' reached No. 1 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, its eighth and fourth consecutive No. 1 since 2020.

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