Lola Blanc Biography: Albums, Net Worth, Age, Partner, Height, Parents, Songs, Instagram, Events

Kandice Marie Melonakos also known as Lola Blanc is a multi-talented American singer, songwriter, director, writer, podcaster, and actress known for her cinematic alternative pop music, horror filmmaking, and insightful podcast on cults and extreme belief.

Through her emotive songs, festival short films, and co-hosted podcast Trust Me, she has explored themes of trauma, psychology, and feminine rage while building a dedicated fanbase with over 200 million streams.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Kandice Marie Melonakos
• Stage Name: Lola Blanc
• Born: December 20, 1987
• Age: 38 years old
• Birthplace: Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: Greek-American
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Director, Writer, Podcaster, Actress
• Height: 160 cm
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. Melonakos and Christine Marie Katas
• Siblings: One brother
• Spouse: Bugzbee
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Kandice Marie Melonakos was born on December 20, 1987, in Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany. Brought up by her parents Mr. Melonakos, a Greek-American CIA agent, and Christine Marie Katas, a motivational speaker and former beauty queen, on a farm in Fremont, Michigan.

She grew up having one brother who performed magic and escape art. The family practiced Mormonism and performed together as child ventriloquists and auctioneers.

At age 12 she and her mother were drawn into a polygamist cult led by a false prophet in Utah before escaping the trauma. She finished high school at home and moved to Los Angeles at 17 to pursue music.

Career

Lola Blanc began creating music as a teenager and moved to Los Angeles at 17 with no formal training but a strong drive. She co-wrote Britney Spears‘ top 40 single Ooh La La for The Smurfs 2 and released her debut single Bad Tattoo in 2013.

Known for theatrical alt-pop blending Fiona Apple angst with Danny Elfman drama, she gained attention as a rising star with edgy production and spunky lyrics. Her music has surpassed 200 million streams.

She expanded into acting with roles in American Horror Story: Hotel, Under the Silver Lake, and Venus as a Boy.

In 2019 she co-founded the all-female horror collective Fatale Collective whose anthology Bleed won awards at festivals.

She directs short films like Pruning starring Madeline Brewer and co-hosts the popular podcast Trust Me about cults and belief psychology.

Her debut album Crowd Pleaser released independently in 2025 showcases years of personal evolution.

She continues releasing singles like Trust Me, Everybody, and remixes while writing for Vice and directing music videos.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @oohlalola
• YouTube Channel: Lola Blanc
• Twitter Handle: @ohlalola
• TikTok Handle: @oohlalola

Personal Life

Lola Blanc, 38 years old, is currently single. She was previously in a relationship with Bugzbee and briefly dated Marilyn Manson which inspired her song Don’t Say You Do.

No other past relationships are widely documented and she has no children. She focuses on creative work and family ties with her mother Christine Marie Katas while openly discussing her cult survivor experiences. Her height is 160 cm.

Net Worth

Lola Blanc’s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. Her income primarily comes from music streams and releases, songwriting royalties including Britney Spears collaborations, acting roles, directing short films, podcast hosting, and independent album sales through her multifaceted creative ventures.

Discography

• Angry Too (Sped Up & Slowed)
• Crowd Pleaser
• The Magic – EP
• Don’t Say You Do
• Here Come the Wolves
• Trust Me
• The Silence
• Everybody
• Pruning (short film, director)
• Bleed (Fatale Collective anthology)
• Under the Silver Lake
• American Horror Story: Hotel
• Venus as a Boy
• Wrestling Isn’t Wrestling (short)