Pop Star’s Spin on ‘80s New Wave Hit Sparks Intense Fan Debate

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Pop Star’s Spin on ‘80s New Wave Hit Sparks Intense Fan Debate originally appeared on Parade.

Pop star Gracie Abrams took on the iconic ’80s hit “Just Like Heaven” by The Cure at the Glastonbury Music Festival in England this week, sparking a heated comment section debate over her choice to cover the new wave classic.

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The 25-year-old “That’s So True” singer—daughter of famed TV and film director J.J. Abrams—brought her style and beauty to the legendary English festival, wearing a long, flowing red gown paired with a clever red bandana. The red-clad beauty pranced across the stage as she sang a breathy version of The Cure’s 1987 hit.

Abrams looked joyful and radiant as she performed the song for the 210,000-person crowd. Fans watching from home had mixed reactions to the raven-haired singer’s spin on the ’80s anthem.

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“She sounds lovely,” wrote one fan, while another added, “Omg, please release this as a single.”

Others weren’t as taken with Abrams’ take on the song.

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“The deep breaths are taking me out” critiqued one commenter. Another wrote, “An insult to Robert Smith,” referencing The Cure’s iconic, messy-haired frontman.

While the comments were mixed, most fans were supportive—some attributing the breathy delivery to the challenge of singing, dancing, and performing for such a massive crowd.

Point taken.

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Pop Star’s Spin on ‘80s New Wave Hit Sparks Intense Fan Debate first appeared on Parade on Jun 28, 2025

This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 28, 2025, where it first appeared.