Tate McRae's Steamy Rolling Stone Cover Leaves 'Mouths Wide Open'

Tate McRae just delivered the moment of the week (and possibly the year) with her sizzling new Rolling Stone cover, and the internet is collectively losing its mind. The pop superstar graces the January 2026 issue in a tiny red-and-white heart bikini, serving confidence, heat, and full pop-icon energy as she steps into a new era of her career. Fans, fellow artists, and even major influencers flooded the comments within minutes of the reveal, declaring the cover nothing short of legendary. Shot in bold pink lighting, the cover shows the 22-year-old singer flipping her hair with a sultry gaze that radiates star power.  The headline “Confessions of a Pop Superstar” teases a deeper dive into her skyrocketing fame, while the striking heart-detail bikini sparks instant conversation.

The minute the cover dropped, the comments section turned into a frenzy of shock, pride, and fire emojis, lots of them. Influencers and celebrities quickly lined up in the comments to hype her up. Alix Earle wrote “OMGOMG,” while Kylie Jenner reacted with a string of fire emojis. Findlay McConnell of "The Beaches" called the cover “iconic,” and another fan added that the moment was “sooooo iconic.”

But the reaction that truly captured the mood came from Tate’s own fan account, who exclaimed, “When I tell you my mouth was wide open!!!” Safe to say, they weren’t alone.

In a completely different vibe from her bold magazine moments, Tate stepped into full fantasy mode with a look that can only be described as enchantingly angelic. Posed in the middle of a lush forest, she wears delicate white lingerie paired with dramatic feathered wings, instantly transforming the scene into something straight out of a modern fairytale.

In another scroll-stopping moment, Tate swapped fantasy wings for full editorial attitude with a sleek, modern studio photoshoot. Posed against a vivid electric-blue backdrop, she delivered a look that was equal parts minimalist and daring. Wearing a black mini paired with an asymmetrical top, one sleeve stark white and the other shoulder left bare, Tate played with contrast in a way that felt straight out of a high-fashion campaign.

In this electrifying onstage moment, she commands the spotlight in a bold cobalt-blue two-piece that highlights her dancer-built physique and signature athletic style. The cropped top and matching mini shorts move effortlessly with her as she hits every beat, while wrapped blue hand ribbons add an extra punch of performance flair. With her hair flying and intensity in her eyes, Tate looks completely in her element, fierce, focused, and feeding off the crowd’s energy.

In a bright, minimalist bathroom, Tate switches gears from stage-ready intensity to effortless off-duty glam. Snapping a mirror selfie in a striking all-white outfit, she rocks a cutout wrap-top paired with a matching mini skirt that shows off her sculpted abs and sun-kissed glow. The crisp palette and soft natural lighting give the photo a fresh, airy feel, a perfect contrast to her more dramatic editorials and performance looks.

Whether she’s serving bold visuals, artistic concepts, or effortless off-duty selfies, Tate McRae keeps reminding fans why she’s one of the most magnetic young artists in pop culture today.