In the lead-up to the release of Lorde’s fourth album, “Virgin,” this past weekend, the singer’s social media was riddled with hints of what might come. What fans weren’t necessarily expecting, however, was the photo that came with her new vinyl record. They opened up the $33 LP to find a close-up shot of the New Zealand singer’s vulva, captured through a pair of unzipped clear pants. Lorde’s website advertises an eight-page full-color photography book that comes with the vinyl and warns of explicit content. American photographer Talia Chetrit, known for her intimate and sometimes erotic shots that challenge self-objectification, told Hyperallergic through a representative that she was the artist behind the stunning vinyl image. Read the full story by isaislearninghowtouseacamera at the link in bio. . . . Lorde at the 2025 Met Gala in New York City (photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images) #Lorde #TaliaChetrit