Olivia Rodrigo Debuts ‘Drop Dead’ at Coachella
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- Olivia Rodrigo joined Addison Rae onstage at Coachella to debut her new single “Drop Dead,” the first taste of her upcoming third album.
- Olivia Rodrigo performed a duet with Addison Rae on Rae’s track “Headphones On,” trading verses and sharing the chorus.
- Olivia Rodrigo released “Drop Dead” early Friday morning, accompanied by a music video directed by Petra Collins that shows her wandering the Palace of Versailles.
- Olivia Rodrigo’s third album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” is slated for a June 12 release via Geffen Records.
- Olivia Rodrigo recorded the album with longtime collaborator Dan Nigro, who also produced her earlier albums “Sour” and “Guts.”
- Olivia Rodrigo will host and perform on Saturday Night Live on May 2, marking her hosting debut after previous SNL appearances in 2021 and 2023.
Why it matters: The Coachella debut gives Rodrigo and Geffen Records a high‑profile platform to showcase the lead single from her upcoming album, while the partnership with Addison Rae taps into Rae’s massive fan base, expanding the single’s immediate exposure and creating buzz ahead of her SNL hosting gig.
