Lorraine Lewis, the powerhouse frontwoman of Femme Fatale, is back with a vengeance in celebration of her brand-new single, “Living Like There’s No Tomorrow.” This high-octane track perfectly captures her fearless “live to the fullest” spirit and marks an exciting new chapter in her career, released via Cleopatra Records. Building on this momentum, Lorraine also anticipates breathing new life into David Bowie’s iconic anthem “Heroes” with an upcoming cover that promises to be both timeless and bold. Beyond the music, Lorraine is also sharing her journey more personally with fans through her OnlyFans profile, using the platform to connect, tell stories, and offer a deeper look into the life of a true rock performer.
Lorraine Lewis is back!
So I heard the news. You are coming back with Femme Fatale. Yes, I didn’t expect that in 2025.
Well, you know what, I’m the original Femme Fatale. Femme Fatale is who I am, and I’m really excited, because I’ve always loved the music of femme fatale. That is my introduction into music, really, you know, the music world, and getting a record deal. So here we are, many years later, and I am bringing it back. I mean, that’s really what I’m most known for, you know, the videos, touring, and all of that. So that’s really who I am. And I’m excited in 2025 to be bringing it back. And I think people are excited about it as well.
New lineup for Lorraine Lewis ‘s Femme Fatale
Yes, I’m excited. I didn’t even think that was possible. You know?
Well, now it won’t be the original members I have. I have moved away from that, but it will be all guys. I will be the only girl in the room again, and I’m excited about that. And I’ll be revealing my players probably in the next, probably eight weeks. I’m kind of keeping it quiet right now, but we have difficulty saying it again.
It’s difficult to keep it quiet. It’s tough to keep it quiet, and people have been messaging me thinking that they know who some of the members are, and, yeah, it’s challenging, but it’s going to be a great band, great rocking guys, great rock it was.
“Timing is everything.”
It feels like the time I stopped in 1988, and I wasn’t even born. What then happened? If I listen to that album, it’s also fresh, like it was composed right now, and I still don’t make up my mind why it wasn’t successful. Like, “Rev It Up” from Vixen, for example.
Well, you know, timing is everything, and everybody’s path is different. And you know, for me, I’m the girl who won’t go away. I’m just I’m never going to go away. I’m always going to keep rocking and rolling. And for me, my path is different. You know, here we are, 35 years later. And for some reason. You know, it’s taken 35 years of fans and all of this to get to where we are now. That’s just what my path is. I’m okay with it. It happens differently for everybody, and I’m fine and happy to be on my journey and doing what I want to do, and that’s life, love, and rock and roll, my way, living to the max.
Lorraine Lewis +Lou Gramm
I also know that you have an upcoming feature with Mr. Lou Gramm
Yeah, it’s Yes. Let me tell you about that? So that all happened because of Instagram. I think, yes, I’ve been a huge fan of Lou Gramm for so long. I mean, back in the day, I performed with the party ninjas. That was, you know, Vince Neil, the guys from Autograph.
So, I performed “Hot Blooded” with a group of guys at the party—Ninja Show. And I, you know, I was in the top 40 bands back in my hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico. We did a lot of Foreigner back then.
I do this thing every Sunday called my live Q&A, where people can write in and ask me questions, and I answer them live. And I’ve very often gotten the question: Who would you want to perform with? Who are the top three people you would like to perform with? And it’s always been the same. It’s always been: (in order) Lou Gramm, Paul Rodgers from Bad Company, and David Lee Roth. It’s always been that.
Lorraine Lewis +Lou Gramm part 2
And one day, I got a message from his Instagram. They said, If you could do a song with Lou Gramm, what song would you want to do? And I was stunned. I was like, Oh my gosh, is this really them talking to me?
So I mentioned a few things. There was that Tina Turner/Brian Adams song, “It’s Only Love”, that I thought would be good. I mentioned a few options, and then they said, Lou would like to have a phone call with you on Friday. Are you available?
And I said, Yes, of course. So I sent my phone number, and sure enough, Friday at 1:30, I picked up my cell phone—and it was Lou Gramm. I said, This is a pleasure and an honor to meet you, Mr. Gramm. And he said, Call me Lou.
So I called him Lou, and we just chit-chatted and had a great talk. Then we started talking every Wednesday—every Wednesday around 1 or 1:30, we’d have a phone call that went on for, I’d say, 11 or 12 weeks. Yeah, we would talk once a week, trying to figure out what song we wanted to do—or songs. I mean, the original idea was to do three songs.
The choices behind David Bowie’s “Heroes”
We have one vocally “in the can”—still much to do—but we decided on the David Bowie song “Heroes”, and it sounds amazing.
You never choose to feel well; there’s never been a male or female singer who has done the song. It’s never been recorded as a duet, and so we chose that song, and I’ll tell you, we just killed it. I mean, Lou’s voice was amazing. Listening to him in the studio. He’s his choice of notes, his choice of rhythm, is beautiful. And every time I heard him sing, you know, “I will be king and you will be queen”, I just got chill. So I’m very excited for the world to hear it so much more.
“What hasn’t changed is me” – Lorraine Lewis
I’m really looking forward to it. And the thing is, well, there’s a new lineup coming—and I think there’s also a new album on the way. So my question is: How did it feel to be back in the studio recording new Femme Fatale songs after 35 years? It might sound like a silly question, but it’s really not—because a lot of people still think, “Yeah, but that band ended in 1988.”
I mean, A lot of things have changed, technology, social medias also the manner of way on, yeah, to record your material, you know. But then it was way analogical. Now it’s much more, yeah, you know, a lot of has changed.
A lot has changed—but what hasn’t changed is me. I’m a rock and roll singer. What hasn’t changed is that I have a rock and roll soul. That has never changed. That is who I am. That is what I’m all about.
I’ve always been a rebel. I’ve always wanted to rock and roll. I’m an entertainer. I’m a performer. That’s what I do. I mean, if I’m not on stage, I’m walking into a Starbucks with some sass and attitude. I love attention—that’s just who I am.
The plan is to release singles every two to three months
So none of that has changed. As for getting back into the studio—I’ve been in the studio these past several months working with an amazing producer. I can’t say who it is just yet, but we’ve got a great song coming out. It’s currently being mixed. In fact, we were texting earlier today about it. It’s going to sound incredible, and I cannot wait for people to hear it.
It’s very rock and roll—totally in-your-face—with a strong message and a killer vibe. Sean McNabb played bass on it, and yeah… I’m just beyond excited for people to hear it.
And honestly, I wish I had a better word than excited. It’s so much more than that—it’s gratitude. I’m grateful, I’m stoked, I’m over the moon. I’m pumped. That’s the best way to put it.
As for what’s next—our plan isn’t to release a full album right now. The plan is to release singles every two to three months, each with a video. It’s a different time, a different platform, and this is the format we’re going with. That way, fans will be getting something new from Femme Fatale on a regular basis. Festivals, new music, everything—we’re going to take on the world. I can’t wait.
Possible European plans
Are you planning to take over also Europe with Femme Fatale?
Absolutely Europe. Absolutely. I mean, I love the European fans. You know, last year, last summer, it was Germany, Switzerland, Brazil. I love the fans internationally, and I can’t wait to be with them again. I mean, really, people outside of the US eat up the music. And if you have been following me for a long time, which it’s been 35 years, and if you’re a fan, you’re going to be there. And I can’t. Wait to see everybody and touch everybody, and just, you know, give the love, because I’m so happy and grateful, pumped. That’s it. I’m pumped.
Social media are important
Listen, Lorraine—times have changed, and breaking back into the market is tougher than ever. Is that a challenge for you? I know there are still plenty of fans who remember Femme Fatale, but how do you plan to attract new listeners? That’s the part I’m trying to grasp.
I think this is what I think. I think number one, social media. That’s the biggest thing, right? And I, I run my own page, I talk to the people. I touch the people. There’s a whole new generation of people that are fans of mine, that are young. I mean, I have, you know, 19 year olds, 20 year olds, even younger. I have girls that dress like me in the 80s, that are fans, and so I’m not really concerned with it. I’ll Let the Music Do the Talking, and I’ll let the videos do the talking. But I think social media is a big plus for me, in particular, because I am so active, and I love the people, and I love being belly to belly with my tribe.
Social media are important part 2
I mean, without them, you know, you’re really nothing. But I have a good fan base, and I think it’s just going to keep on growing, and people like to interact with me. And I, you know, I still do the live Q and A every Sunday, and I always have questions. I’m never just sitting there waiting for somebody to show up. There are questions waiting for me always. So I I’m I feel great about it, and whatever is meant to be is meant to be. You know, the universe is pushing me in this direction. I believe in myself. I’m never going to stop rocking and rolling. So that’s just who I am.
Bringing back Femme Fatale with the one and only Lorraine Lewis
Let me ask you—when did you realize, “I want to bring back Femme Fatale”? I know you had a long run with Vixen, but I’m curious about the moment you felt that pull, that spark to revive the band. When did it hit you that you wanted to bring the spirit of Femme Fatale back to life—even if it’s with a new lineup and a new format? What made you say, “Yeah, it’s time”?
Well, I’m the original, right? I’m the original femme fatale. That’s who I am. So even though I was in another band, I mean, I was still Lorraine Lewis from Femme Fatale. You know, so that’s just who I am. So it wasn’t like a big light bulb went off. It was just more because I do have some solo music that is not really femme fatale. It’s just Lorraine Lewis. But I think the bottom line is that most people know me from Femme Fatale, and so it makes sense, you know, that just makes sense to just do what I do, do what I started to do 35 years ago. It just makes sense.
“Waiting for the Big One” has always been my theme song
You know, “Waiting for the Big One” has always been my theme song, “Falling In and Out of Love” too. I mean, back in your arms again right now. Yes, really great songs, and so I’m excited and happy and fortunate that I think that people, they’re responding really well. The producer I’m working with is stoked. And, you know, I just am excited for what the future brings. I mean, and if you see that, right, that just tells you the story of who I was in 88 and who I am. It’s not that different. I’m crowds being at vodka festival. You know, like, Yeah, I’m, I’m a rock and roll babe. This is what I do. Well, rock and roll, babe, you, you, you burn, you live with that, and you die with it. That’s it. It’s in my it’s in my veins. Rock and roll forever.
Lorraine Lewis +Lou Gramm part 3
So, you told me that there is also this duet with mister Lou Gramm. So are you planning also some other single collaboration with him?
I would love to do more music with Lou. You know, because Lou was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last year. I mean, his schedule got really busy and our plan has been to do three songs together. I’m hoping that that happens and at the same time, I just don’t know. If it will, because he’s just spread so thin and he’s still touring. I did see him in December. I went to his show in in Las Vegas. It was really great to connect with him again. I miss him so much. He’s such a gentleman and so fun, like he’s got a really fun, wicked sense of humor and he’s really entertaining.
Really,he’s a super sweetheart. When he looked up at me, and when I came out of the vocal booth and told me how great I sounded, I mean, I almost burst into tears, you know. So I just feel really privileged and honored to be in the circle of him on you know, you know, to be able to go backstage and hug Lou Gramm is just a dream for me. I’m mad respect. I’ve always been a big fan of his band in the day when I was in top 40 bands. So this is kind of a full circle thing, you know, to be able to be in the room with him, to go to lunch with him and hang out with him in the studio. Really, hella cool.
My experience with Vixen: Don’t be afraid to own who you are
You spent around nine years with Vixen, and of course, you learn from every experience—good or bad, personal or professional. Looking back, what would you say is the most important lesson you learned during that time?
Oh, that’s a great question. What lesson did I learn? I think the bottom line is, be true to myself. Be who I am. Don’t be afraid. You know I am me, right? And I just want to be me. I don’t want to have any restriction on me. And I’m not going to say that there were restrictions, but it it’s it was never my band, and it was never going to be my band no matter what. It was never going to be Femme Fatale, it was never going to be the Lorraine Lewis band. And I just, you know, needed to realize that as much marketing as I did, you know, because I really promoted a lot and treated it as if it was my band and my baby.
“But I think the biggest lesson is just to stay true to myself”
But I think the biggest lesson is just to stay true to myself. Do what I do, which is in your face, rock and roll. You know, the tongue comes out when I’m excited and, you know, I just have fun and have a great time on stage. So I would say that that is the biggest less lesson is just to remember who I am, where I’ve been, and be who I am and own it. Don’t be afraid to own who you are.
It’s a good one, but you need to be sure of yourself if you want to learn it at the end of the day, right at the end of the day, my life is my life right at the end of the day. I don’t have to answer to anybody at the end of the day. And I want to be happy with not being lazy. I want to be happy with pursuing. I want to be happy with not stopping. You know, it’s never over. We just, we keep going. Like, what am I going to do? Stop now and what I’m going to stay home and like, watch television. Like, no, we rock and roll. Forever, baby.
Lorraine on OnlyFans
Listen, I know you have also opened your new account on onlyfans…
Yes, I’m so excited. I don’t know if you have visited yet. You know, it’s not just guys. I have lots of girls that have signed up as well. But yes, I am on only fans. I love the platform. I’ve wanted to do it for so long. Um, that’s one thing that I knew I couldn’t do with the other band. I knew that that would definitely not be allowed. So I’m really excited, because I’ve wanted to do it for so long. I saw an interview with Cher, and I mentioned this in the press release. You know, Cher said, I wish I would have been badder. You know, she’s like, I was pretty bad. She says regrets without regrets at the end.
Lorraine Lewis: “Another chapter of my life”
No, we, you know, this is another chapter of my life. You know, when I’m 100 years old, I get to talk about this. You know, it’s a great fun thing. We should embrace life and not be afraid. And I, you know, my theme song for 35 years has been waiting for the big one. For goodness sakes I crawl around in my video like, you know, rock and roll is sexy. So I’ve had guys that have messaged me and said, I’ve had a crush on you since I first saw your video when I was 15 years old. Like, this is amazing. So I just feel like this is a way to kind of give back and talk to these guys and girls that have been a fan of mine and and like the sexiness and all of that, and blow some minds. You know? Why not?
“We live life to the fullest” – Lorraine Lewis
Um, you know, I think that life is short and has to believe without regrets.
Absolutely, we live life to the fullest. We, we grab it, you know, we we’re not promised tomorrow, like, what are we going to do? We’re just going to be afraid our whole life and not live it to the fullest. No, we’re doing it. I’m doing it. I’m having fun. No, love it. No, I don’t think it’s the it’s the right way to go. It’s just bring it by the balls like this, yeah, do the things.Do the things do the things that people are going to talk about, do the things that people are like, I could never do that. Well, I can, and I’m going to, and I do, you know.
Don’t be judgemental over OnlyFans #1
Well, I can, I will, and I do. You know, sometimes I think there’s just too much judgment around this—OnlyFans and all that. At the end of the day, the way I see it, OnlyFans is really just the evolution of things like Playboy, which was huge in the ’70s and ’80s. Back then, men and boys were buying those magazines all the time. It’s the same idea—just a modern version. Like how Tinder is basically the evolution of personal ads in newspapers.
Come on, it’s the same thing you are so, right? It is exactly that. It’s like the one 800 number, right? It that you used to call and and sex talk, or whatever you do. You know, only fans is whatever you want it to be.
You know, I I did some painting, and I’m painting a wall in my new condo, and I have some really cute little sexy outfit on, and I’m painting, and you people are going to be able to see that. I mean, I’m doing fun stuff.
There’s a lot of people that are really into feet. I have no idea. So I’ve done some really fun feet stuff. And, you know, it’s just look. I just, I love it. Secrets are safe there with me. It’s, we’re all adults, and I’m there to have fun and get to know people and just show a wild side of myself. I’m loving it so much.
Don’t be judgemental over OnlyFans #2
I mean, as long as it’s just some suggestive photos or lingerie, I think it’s perfectly fine. We’re not crossing any real boundaries. It’s the kind of thing we constantly see on television anyway—we’re bombarded with it by pop stars all the time. So honestly, I don’t see the harm in it. If someone back in the ’80s could turn a fantasy like that into something fun and empowering, then why not now?
I love it. Thanks. Thank you so much. Miriam, I agree with you 100% like, why shouldn’t we be doing this? You know, to hear these guys, they message me. Oh my gosh. I you know, been in love with you. You’re so hot this and that it’s like, it’s fun for them to be able to talk with me. You know, I’m not just, I’m a real person, and I am running my own fan page. I’m I’m the one doing the talking. I’m nobody else is doing it, and it’s a really, really great, fun experience.
“I call em my tribe. And I love the people”
I really appreciate that you still take the time to connect with your fans. You don’t just hide behind management saying you’re unavailable or avoid interacting after shows. It means a lot that, even after all these years, you still make that effort. A lot of so-called artists these days are hard to reach, even though fans pay a lot of money just for a chance to see them. So it’s genuinely appreciated how down-to-earth you are and how you still engage with your fanbase.
I love the people—my tribe. That’s what I call them. I love that they get me and dig what I do. Not everyone loves me, and that’s totally fine. I don’t read all the comments or get caught up in that stuff. I just do what I do, I love people, I love rock and roll, I love having fun, and I love to entertain. At my core, I’m a performer.
Yes, I’m a singer, and I love singing—but what really lights me up is being in front of a crowd. I love getting people hyped, getting them screaming and excited. That’s what I live for—being on stage. Regular, everyday life? That’s where I sometimes feel awkward or out of place. But up on stage, I know exactly who I am. I know how to connect with the crowd, fire them up, and bring everyone together in that moment. That’s what it’s all about for me.
“OnlyFans is just another chapter in my life”
I have a bit of a hard time picturing Lorraine Lewis sitting down to read a book—I don’t know why! You just don’t strike me as the type to curl up with a blanket and a novel. You come across as such an active, high-energy person, even in your everyday life.
Yeah, my energy is big—I’m all in, all the time. I love connecting with people, talking to them, learning about them. And I’ve got a lot to say! I’ve been on this planet for a while, and I’ve collected a ton of stories along the way. So if people want to know, I’m an open book.
OnlyFans is just another chapter in my life. One day, when I’m 150, sitting around drinking tea with a bunch of little old ladies who are all over 100, I’ll be able to say, ‘Yeah, I was on OnlyFans!’ How fun is that? Honestly, how flipping amazing is that?
And it’s not just about the photos…
And it’s not just about the photos—there’s depth there. You could have an OnlyFans just for the stories alone. There’s so much more to it. It’s another way of sharing, connecting, and being real.
You know, honestly, a lot of the guys actually want to talk about music. They’ll say, ‘Yeah, I love the sexy pictures, but I really want to know more—about this, about that.’ And we end up having these great conversations about music. It’s really fun—genuinely fun.
I love them, all of them. They’re all so unique, and they come from all over the world—Australia, Indonesia, the UK—you name it. It’s amazing and such a cool experience.