Watch Olivia Rodrigo perform her hit ‘Deja Vu’ at this year’s Women In Music awards.
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Olivia Rodrigo Performs ‘deja vu’ at 2022 Billboard Women in Music Awards
What Alanis Morisette Advised Olivia Rodrigo Not to Do
Olivia Rodrigo and Alanis Morissette have a surprising number of similarities, despite their age difference of nearly three decades. Here’s the advice that Morissette gave the young singer and what they have in common besides finding success in the music industry.
Olivia Rodrigo and Alanis Morisette have a lot in common
Alanis Morissette and Olivia Rodrigo have a great deal in common, so it makes sense that Rolling Stone had them interview each other in October 2021.
Although the two stars have a nearly 30-year age difference, they have had similar career paths. They were both child actors – Rodrigo starred on Disney’s High School Musical: The Musical: The Series, while Morissette was on the Canadian sketch show You Can’t Do That on Television.
But they both rocketed to new heights of fame when they pursued music careers, and some of their best songs are about bitter breakups. Rodrigo’s relationship with her Disney co-star, Joshua Bassett, inspired nearly all of the songs on her award-winning debut album Sour, including the lead single drivers license. As for Morissette, one of her most beloved songs is the scathing, seething hit, You Oughta Know.
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘SOUR’ takes back Number 1 on the Official Irish Albums Chart
SOUR by Olivia Rodrigo claims Number 1 on the Official Albums Chart once more.
The most-streamed album of the week, SOUR knocks Ed Sheeran’s Equals back down to Number 2, though Equals is the most physically purchased and most downloaded album of the week in Ireland.
Eminem’s Curtain Call: The Hits climbs two this week, landing at Number 3.
Further down, on the week of the release of (most of) Donda 2, Ye – AKA Kanye West – sees two of his previous albums fly into this week’s Top 50, 2007’s Graduation (35) and 2021’s Donda (45).
Other albums making a return to the Top 50 are Dave’s Psychodrama (40), Michael Jackson’s Number Ones (42), When We All Fall Asleep Where Do We Go? by Billie Eilish (48), and Oasis best-of Time Flies: 1994-2009 (50).
Olivia Rodrigo Says She Already Has a Title for Her Next Album: ‘Excited to Create a New Era’
The seven-time Grammy nominee released her debut album Sour in April.
Olivia Rodrigo is ready for whatever’s coming next.
Though the pop superstar, 19, is still enjoying the success of her debut album Sour, she already has album No. 2 in the works, she confirmed in a new interview.
“I have a title for my next album and a few songs,” she told Billboard. “It’s really exciting to think about the next world that’s coming up for me. I just love writing songs. I’m trying not to put too much pressure on myself. [I want to] just sort of explore and have fun right now.”
Rodrigo — who will be honored as Woman of the Year at the 2022 Billboard Women in Music Awards on March 2 — also explained that despite its success, Sour will not be receiving any sort of deluxe releases or bonus tracks, as she’s happy to have the songs exist on their own.
“I chose not to do any bonus tracks or special editions because Sour just felt like such a distinct era in my life, and I felt like I wanted to give the songs and album time to breathe,” she said. “And yeah, I’m excited to create a new era of my music. I really like the way the album existed as a body of work.”
The Grammy-nominated singer is currently gearing up to go on tour starting in March, and will be making stops in smaller amphitheaters and concert halls across the U.S. and Europe through July.
“I think it’s important not to skip steps in my career,” she explained of eschewing larger arena locations. “And also, I’m just really excited to play these more intimate venues and get to know my fans on a deeper, more personal level.”
Rodrigo kicked off 2021 with the release of her debut single “Drivers License” in January, which topped the charts for eight consecutive weeks, and became the year’s first track to surpass 1 billion global streams.
The star released Sour in April, and with over 385 million streams, it broke Spotify’s record for most-streamed album in a week by a female artist. She’s up for seven Grammy Awards at this year’s ceremony.
Billboard: Woman of the Year Olivia Rodrigo is Writing New Music
With the biggest hit of early 2021, the singer-songwriter was just getting started.
When Olivia Rodrigo scored the first big hit of 2021 with the heartbreak ballad drivers license – which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent eight weeks on top, a nearly unheard-of level of achievement for an official debut single – it seemed fairly likely that it would end up towering over the rest of her breakthrough year.
By the time her rookie season came to a close, however, drivers license was firmly in her rear view. With the scorching post-breakup missive good 4 u, Rodrigo scored a second Hot 100 No. 1 that proved just as culturally pervasive, with a shout-along chorus, searing guitars and pulse-racing drum fills that proved the pop-punk revival percolating just below the mainstream had officially emerged aboveground. And the album both tracks were on, the rapturously received and Billboard 200-topping Sour, became one of the year’s biggest full-length sets, earning an album of the year nod for this year’s Grammy Awards — one of seven awards Rodrigo is up for in April. Merely a year into her solo career, the 19-year-old singer-songwriter isn’t a one- or even a two-hit wonder; she’s simply Olivia Rodrigo.
“When people from all walks of life and all over the world really connect with an album and artist this powerfully, you don’t stand in the way,” says John Janick, chairman/CEO of Interscope Geffen A&M (IGA), whose Geffen label announced Rodrigo’s signing three days before the release of “drivers license” in January 2021. “You do what feels right and what is authentic to the artist and project. You also think long term.”
In the short term, that means preparing for her Sour tour – Rodrigo’s first time hitting the road – which begins in April and will take her across America and Europe through early July. But while Rodrigo’s early blockbuster success would undoubtedly allow her to fill arenas, she’s instead visiting mostly smaller amphitheaters and concert halls. “I think it’s important not to skip steps in my career,” she says of the underplay strategy. “And also, I’m just really excited to play these more intimate venues and get to know my fans on a deeper, more personal level.”
At the same time, Billboard’s Woman of the Year will also get reacquainted with herself, as she lays the groundwork for her next album — and she’ll do it with a significant new addition to her team. Rodrigo recently signed with Aleen Keshishian and Zack Morgenroth of Lighthouse Media + Management, joining a roster that includes Selena Gomez and a slew of A-list actors. (She parted ways with longtime manager Kristen Smith of Camp Far West in January; Rodrigo declined to comment on the change.)
“Olivia is a once-in-a-generation singer-songwriter,” says Keshishian. “We were blown away by her preternatural intelligence, work ethic, sensitivity and vision. It has been so impressive getting to know her and seeing firsthand how grounded and down to earth she is, as well as how much gratitude she has. Not only is she collaborative, but she is respectful and appreciative of her collaborators. For an artist to be able to take suggestions and synthesize them, while still making sure their vision is implemented, is an extremely unique quality and something at which Olivia excels.”
It’ll be a different process this time around for Rodrigo than when she was a high-schooler better known as a Disney TV star than as a singer-songwriter. But she has already reunited with a familiar face in Sour co-writer/producer Dan Nigro, and she says their work on that album’s follow-up is underway — and they even have a title already.
Stars Cover Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Drivers License’
Jodie Comer, Jared Leto, Kristen Stewart, Kirsten Dunst, Tesssa Thompson, Jennifer Hudson and Ruth Negga are among the stars who feature in the video.
Most of the celebrities interpret the song as a story of teen angst, while others like Comer showcase their impressive vocal skills as they belt out the lyrics.
The video comes ahead of the 2022 Oscars, which takes place on Sunday, March 27.
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Which Olivia Rodrigo Song Are You Based on Your Zodiac Sign?
In honor of “spicy Pisces” Olivia Rodrigo, we match up her songs to the 12 signs of the zodiac.
It all ends with Pisces. As the last and oldest sign in the zodiac, the water sign is an amalgamation of all the lessons learned before it. To be a Pisces is to be empathic, compassionate, a little bit of a freak, and operating on a completely different frequency. Pisces feels it all, all the time; it’s not easy being the conduit for the universe’s poetry! But on the bright side, this translates into one seriously divine gift: profound and touching songwriting about love, loss, and longing. Nina Simone, Kurt Cobain, Rihanna, and Grimes have long held down the fish representation in music, and in 2021 the floodgates opened and threw a new voice into the mix – Olivia Rodrigo.
The teenage singer-songwriter and self-proclaimed “spicy Pisces” made her impact on music and culture at large not with a trickle, but with a straight up deluge. (In true water sign manner!) Her breakout hit “drivers license,” with its crisp, earnest adolescent longing dominated the charts and became a cross-generational hit. And then came SOUR, Rodrigo’s debut record that catapulted her from a momentary Disney starlet to a global sensation. As a songwriter, Rodrigo’s knack for distilling the emotional highs and lows of crushing hard and getting subsequently dropped on your ass is as Piscean as it gets. And in honor of her water sign impact, find out which Rodrigo song represents your zodiac sign, below.
Olivia Rodrigo Takes Fans Behind the Scenes of ‘SOUR’ in ‘Intimate’ Disney+ Movie
Olivia Rodrigo will flaunt her driver’s license in her upcoming Disney+ movie Driving Home 2 U (A Sour Film) as she takes fans on a road trip from Salt Lake City, where she began writing her debut album, to Los Angeles.
Along the way, Rodrigo will tell the stories behind “Sour, and discuss how it feels to be a woman navigating pop stardom in her teens. Featuring behind-the-scenes footage in and out of the recording studio, the film will debut exclusively on Disney Plus on March 25.
The movie will also feature 11 songs from the triple-platinum album performed with new arrangements in unique locations, from Roy’s Motel & Café to Red Rock Canyon State Park. Special guests Jacob Collier, Blu DeTiger and Towa Bird will also make appearances.
“This is a unique film experience where for the first-time fans will understand how her album came to be and why it was such a personal journey for Olivia,” said Ayo Davis, president of Disney Branded Television, in a statement. “This is not a concert film per se, but really, an opportunity to experience first-hand how Olivia Rodrigo became one of the biggest music stars of the day — and a chance to see her perform the songs from ‘Sour’ like never before.”
“‘Driving Home 2 U’ is such a unique and fresh approach to a music film, and that’s just what we’ve come to expect from Olivia,” added John Janick, chairman of Interscope Geffen A&M and Interscope Films. “It’s an authentic look into her creative process, her incredible drive and who she is as an artist and person. We’re so proud to have co-produced this film with Supper Club and are thrilled that it has found a home on Disney Plus.”
Rodrigo, who was recognized as Variety‘s Hitmakers Songwriter of the Year, opened up about her brutally honest songwriting in December.
“I always write songs when I’m in the thick of whatever emotion I’m feeling,” the 18-year-old told Variety. “It’s like my therapy.”
From Disney Branded Television, “Olivia Rodrigo: Driving Home 2 U” is directed by Stacey Lee and produced by Interscope Films and Supper Club.
Disney+ Releases Teaser Trailer for ‘driving home 2 u (a SOUR film)’
OLIVIA RODRIGO: driving home 2 u (a SOUR film) is streaming March 25 exclusively on Disney+.
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Olivia Rodrigo Signs With Lighthouse Management
Rumors that 2021 breakout star Olivia Rodrigo is signing with new management are true: The seven-time-Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter-actor has signed with Lighthouse Management + Media’s Aleen Keshishian and Zack Morgenroth for management in all areas, a source close to the situation confirms to Variety.
The move seems to reflect a desire on Rodrigo’s part to be with a company that straddles music and film/TV, and with a roster that includes Jennifer Aniston, Selena Gomez, Jason Bateman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Paul Rudd, artist Petra Collins, and supermodel Miranda Kerr, among others, Lighthouse would seem to fit that bill.
Rodrigo, who was named Songwriter of the Year at Variety‘s Hitmakers event in December, was previously managed by Kristen Smith of Camp Far West. Rumors that she was seeking new management were first reported in Hits last month.
Rodrigo capped her breakthrough year with an impressive seven Grammy nominations related to her debut album “Sour,” including album of the year, song of the year, record of the year and best new artist. While other artists had more nominations — specifically Jon Batiste, Justin Bieber, Doja Cat and H.E.R. — Rodrigo is the only one nominated in each of the “Big Four.”
Ironically, the last artist to achieve that feat also has seven nods this year: Billie Eilish, who swept the Big Four at the 2020 awards with her “When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” album and “Bad Guy” single (she and her brother/collaborator Finneas won two others that year as well).
Only 17 at the time, Eilish set the record as the youngest person to receive all four nominations — beating Rodrigo, who is 18.
Olivia Rodrigo has Won the Award for ‘Best International Song’
Olivia Rodrigo has won the award for Best International Song at this year’s BRIT Awards for ‘Good 4 U’. In a packed category, they took the prize ahead of:
ATB / Topic / A7S – Your Love (9PM)
Billie Eilish – Happier Than Ever
Ckay – Love Nwantiti (Ah Ah Ah)
Doja Cat ft SZA – Kiss Me More
Drake ft Lil Baby – Girls Want Girls
Galantis, David Guetta & Little Mix – Heartbreak Anthem
Jonasu – Black Magic
Kid Laroi & Justin Bieber – Stay
Lil Nas X – Montero (Call Me By Your Name)
Lil TJ & 6lack – Calling My Phone
Maneskin – I Wanna Be Your Slave
Polo G – Rapstar
Tiesto – The Business
The Weeknd – Save Your Tears
The track, taken from her debut album ‘Sour’, was credited as being inspired by ‘Misery Business’ by Paramore and hit the top of the UK singles chart back in June 2021. Olivia will hit the road for a UK and Ireland tour later this year, supported by Dork favourite and former cover star Baby Queen.
JUNE
29 Cork, Ireland – Live At The Marquee
30 Dublin, Ireland – Fairview Park
JULY
02 Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow
03 Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo Manchester
04 Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham
06 London, UK – Eventim Apollo
07 London, UK – Eventim Apollo
This year’s BRIT Awards ceremony takes place at London’s O2 Arena, with performances from the likes of Adele, Liam Gallagher, Little Simz, Holly Humberstone and Sam Fender.
Olivia Rodrigo Puts a Dazzling Twist on the Slip Dress
This time last year, the Brit Awards marked Olivia Rodrigo’s very first red carpet outing as a newly-minted superstar following the runaway success of her breakout hit “Driver’s License.” For the 2021 ceremony, the musician stepped out in a Dior haute couture gown before changing into a red Valentino dress with batwing sleeves—and finally, bringing the house down with a performance of her record-breaking first single.
So it makes sense that the 18-year-old pop prodigy would make it a priority to return to London for this year’s event, even if this time, she arrived with a year of honing her ever-evolving, playful style under her belt. It’s no secret that Rodrigo knows how to pay perfect homage to the eras that inspire her in both music and fashion—most notably, the late ’90s and early ’00s—and it seems that for her second showing at the Brits, she went for a subtle nod to one of her heroes, Courtney Love, whose love of a silver slip dress is well known. (Who can forget the thrifted silky number Love wore to the 1995 Vanity Fair Oscars party, styled with a tiara?)
Rodrigo’s shimmering Alexandre Vauthier dress, though, offered a very 2022 take on grunge—that is, dialed up the glamour for maximum impact. Embellished with thousands of square sequins, the dazzling fishtail gown came paired with delicate Stefere earrings, Giuseppe Zanotti wedges, and rings by Djula and Poche. And while Rodrigo might not have performed this evening, she still got her on-stage moment after winning the award for best international song. It seems that Rodrigo’s return to London didn’t just deliver in the style stakes, but came with some much-deserved laurels for her music too. To paraphrase the title of one of her best-known tracks: Good for her.
