Sergio Kletnoy

If you grew up, felt heartbreak, or had a rebellious phase in the '90s, you know what it's like to find solace in Tori Amos. Her raw, relatable, and at times irreverent lyricism were a fitting soundtrack to one's formative years. But even now, decades later, her message is still relevant. Perhaps it's even more necessary, in a time where the news cycle has only worsened since November 8, 2016.

The unexpected heartthrob — who kicks off his North American headline tour August 21 — talks about the Biebs and betrayal. What's your take on being considered hot? I never expected any of this to happen. I think attractive men are quite threatening, because they know they're attractive and go in with a sort of confidence that can be very unattractive. There's a fine line between confidence and arrogance.

Over the summer, I flew to Milk Studios in L.A. to attend an eight-hour photo shoot with the Kardashian/Jenner family for the November cover of Cosmopolitan. (I'm the magazine's music and entertainment editor; pleasure to meet you.) Here are 10 things I learned about the famous fam over the course of that shoot, which, ICYMI, was featured on this week's episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians. 1. Kim and Lana Del Rey are good friends IRL.