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Olivia Rodrigo’s Unraveled tour might be 2026’s best
WASHINGTON – For her third major tour, Olivia Rodrigo literally brought herself some well-deserved flowers.
Grammy Museum expands Olivia Rodrigo exhibit with ‘Note by Note’
ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles is inviting Olivia Rodrigo fans on a trip down memory lane. The new “Note by Note” exhibit, which opened Friday and
Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth, Sombr, Raye and Katseye set for 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour
iHeartRadio is loading its 2026 holiday tour with some starry acts, including Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth and the Jonas Brothers.
Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth, Sombr, Raye and Katseye set for 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour
iHeartRadio is loading its 2026 holiday tour with some starry acts, including Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth and the Jonas Brothers | WBBM Newsradio 780 AM & 105.9 FM
Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth, Sombr, Raye and Katseye set for 2026 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball tour
iHeartRadio is loading its 2026 holiday tour with some starry acts, including Olivia Rodrigo, Charlie Puth and the Jonas Brothers | WBEN
Here are seven candidates for song of the summer
These are seven songs that could be song of the summer for 2026. Candidates include artists like Karol G, Olivia Rodrigo and Ella Langley.
Whether you like it or not, celebrities have an impact on politics
The global groundswell of support for Macklemore’s pro-Palestinian advocacy serves to remind us that maybe celebrity activism really is that deep after all, writes Cheek’s Varsha Yajman. Subscribe In the last week, publications, podcasts, and influencers that have either rarely or never spoken about Israel’s genocide in Palestine have flooded my social feed. And it was all because singer Ed Sheeran and his team dropped Macklemore as his opener for saying “Free Palestine” on stage. Millions raised, millions speaking up in support of Palestine - all of this confirming my view that, whether I like it or not, celebrities do have an impact on political outcomes. And this is interesting when much of the time celebrity activism can induce an eye roll - I love to see Charli XCX pointing out a Palestinian flag in the crowd, but it’s hardly the bold symbol of allyship that some fans would make it out to be. But there’s a line between healthy scepticism and outright dismissal - and I’d argue that the latter lets the rich and powerful off far too easily. For instance, actress Jennifer Lawrence, once outspoken about her political views, last year told The Times she no longer believes celebrities have a role to play: “Celebrities do not make a difference whatsoever on who people vote for. So then what am I doing? I’m just sharing my opinion on something that’s going to add fuel to a fire that’s ripping the country apart.” While it’s a narrative she might find comfort in, it simply is not true. Grassroots movements often garner worldwide attention when celebrities and other high-profile spokespeople bring a mainstream platform to their causes. And this frustrates me. We have had three years of a live-streamed genocide. Macklemore himself has been calling for a Free Palestine long before he booked the Sheeran concert. Yet it’s the high-profile fallout of the last week that finally seems to have made saying “Free Palestine” socially acceptable in the mainstream. It feels like the collective mood has shifted, where calling out censorship is now the obvious response - not just the business of ‘radical’ activists. To recap, Sheeran’s decision followed an ultimatum from billionaire Robert Kraft, owner of Gillette Stadium, one of the venues Sheeran was scheduled to perform at: either drop Macklemore as your opener after only two of the eight scheduled shows, or you do not play at any stadiums. Sheeran’s disappointing decision to stand on the side of billionaire-led censorship has ultimately seen a surge in support for Free Palestine. It began when all his openers and his backing band pulled out of Sheeran’s tour, in solidarity with Macklemore and with the Palestinian cause. It was met with an uproar of support from those who had never or barely touched politics before: influencers lip-syncing to Macklemore’s music, singers like Jack Antonoff singing “Free Palestine,” and publications and podcasts standing with Macklemore. And finally, we saw material support: Macklemore donated $1 million in profits from his two nights opening for Sheeran’s tour to several Palestinian aid groups and called for Sheeran and Kraft to match it, which they have since promised to do. We’ve also seen children’s entertainer Ms Rachel follow suit with a $1 million donation to Palestinian aid, and publication PopBase has donated $10,000. Anera, a humanitarian aid group working in Palestine, Lebanon, and Jordan, said donations since Macklemore’s announcement were more than triple this month’s daily average. The group’s Instagram page has also gained 8,000 followers. Macklemore far from the first celebrity to speak and participate in politics in the Western World. In 1924, singer Al Jolson supported Republican candidate Warren G. Harding for president, and decades later, celebrities such as Harry Belafonte, Lena Horne, and Aretha Franklin voiced their public support for the Civil Rights movement. More recently, in the lead-up to the 2024 US election, ‘The Daily Show with Trevor Noah partnered with the organisation Power the Polls to recruit poll workers to address shortages- a problem disproportionately affecting voters of colour. The campaign saw 170,000 new sign-ups - 35,000 of which came directly through the TV show’s link - resulting in the recruitment of 713,000 total poll workers that year, an almost three-fold increase on the organisation’s goal. Alongside recruiting workers, celebrities in the US (where voting in elections is not compulsory) have made a huge difference by calling for people to register to vote. Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris in 2024 saw over 400,000 visitors on the voter registration site within 24 hours of her Instagram post. In 2023, Swift had urged her fans to register, resulting in 35,000 new voter registrations. Similarly, Ariana Grande promoted voter registration in 2019 by setting up booths at concerts on the American leg of her tour, resulting in over 33,000 voters registering. And the same thing is happening closer to home. This year, musician Jack River successfully called for government action to ensure creatives in Australia do not have their work scraped by generative AI companies. Celebrity as the mediator between the punter and the politician Celebrity activism isn’t just a feel-good news story - research tells us it actually makes a difference. By directing attention to issues affecting the average person, like voting inaccessibility or a lack of action on a genocide, researchers Alfred Archer and Amanda Cawston state that “celebrities can play a useful bridging role between political elites and the people they represent”. Alternatively, in a world where talking about politics is “not cool,” or where people lack exposure or knowledge to engage with politics, celebrities can act as an educational resource or an entry point into the political world - when they speak up about an issue, their audience gets exposed to it. Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival is a perfect example. Rodrigo partnered with twelve organisations focused on women’s issues, such as reproductive rights. These organisations had stalls at the festival for people to meet them and were also featured heavily on social media, giving their issues global attention and raising $20 million for the organisations. We have also seen celebrities at award shows such as the Emmys wearing F*CK ICE pins, referring to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s treatment and detainment of people - generally people of colour. When celebrities speak up about political issues in public forums, they put the issue at the forefront of mainstream media, rally their supporters, and make it clear that, however much they disagree, the government cannot simply ignore it. Our over-reliance on celebrities versus our politicians As much as I love seeing my favourite celebrity use their platform for a good cause, there is an important question to ask: not whether celebrity activism is good or bad, but whether we should have to rely on celebrities. And the answer would, in an ideal world, be no. In an ideal world, or merely a just world, action on Palestine would’ve happened decades ago, climate change would be taken seriously, and most importantly, people would understand their democratic rights. However, that is not our reality. Only around 28 per cent of Australian Year 10 students reach proficiency in civics and citizenship. In the US, almost two-thirds of people under 30 say high school civics education didn’t prepare them to understand voting deadlines, how to research candidates, or how to vote by mail. When civics education is weak, our trust in these institutions and our understanding of change-making processes also decline. This is where celebrity steps in and becomes our main source of reliance. As Mary R. Connelly notes in _The Tartan, “_Celebrities will always be involved in campaigns in one form or another, but their presence is not what causes people to vote blindly. The lack of political engagement and literacy is what allows celebrities to wield their influence on the political sphere so impactfully.” About the author Varsha Yajman is the Digital Content Producer at Cheek Media. She is a youth advocate and lawyer with a background in climate litigation and is passionate about looking at the intersection between race, climate justice, and mental health. Thanks for reading Cheek Media Co. ! This post is public so feel free to share it. Share
CT Culture Corner: ‘Hell's Kitchen,' Olivia Rodrigo lead local entertainment news
For the 25th season of "Hell's Kitchen" every contestant will be under age of 25, Gordon Ramsay said.
CT Culture Corner: Hell’s Kitchen, Olivia Rodrigo and more
For the 25th season of "Hell's Kitchen" every contestant will be under age of 25, Gordon Ramsay said.
Melinda French Gates Shares the State of Women’s Health
Melinda French Gates joins the 3rd Hour of TODAY to talk about new surveys from her organization, Pivotal, which found that one in four women are living in fair or poor health. “Women have been telling us this for years, and yet we’re not making changes to really support them in their health,” she says, adding, "I want to make sure that women can get the care they deserve at the right time in life." Melinda also talks about doubling donations at Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival and opens up about being a grandmother. "They are just the light of my life," she says of her two grandchildren.
Pop superstar Olivia Rodrigo donated $2 million to Indigenous health organization
The Center for Indigenous Health is grateful for the upcoming donation — especially after experiencing federal grant cuts
‘Daisy Chain Fields’ weaves together community
On Aug. 29, Olivia Rodrigo made history with her all-female music festival, Daisy Chain Fields. Staged in Irvine, Calif., the festival attracted about 45,000 fans, many of whom were adorned
Palestinian Brand Recalls Olivia Rodrigo Saving Their Business
Palestinian designer Yasmeen Mjalli also explains how she delivered Olivia Rodrigo's Daisy Chain Fields dress.
Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields music festival supported women-centered organizations
The weather in Irvine was unusual on Aug. 29. Temperatures rose to a beaming 95 degrees early in the day. Who wouldn’t want to stay indoors in that scorching condition? Fans coming to watch Olivia Rodrigo’s revolutionary Daisy Chain Fields music festival, that’s who. Tickets went live and sold out within the first half hour, […]
The Punk Politics of Making Olivia Rodrigo’s Palestinian Dress
Nöl Collective was close to closing when it was asked to design a dress for Olivia Rodrigo. Founder Yasmeen Mjalli tells Vogue Arabia what it takes to make anything at all in Palestine today
Fall’s essential pop concerts, from arena rock to country to indie
Highlights include Bruce Springsteen and Joan Baez, Olivia Rodrigo, Angine de Poitrine and Shaboozey.
Melinda French Gates, Olivia Rodrigo raise $20M from Daisy Chain Fields
Melinda French Gates is matching a $10 million donation after the success of Daisy Chain Fields, a benefit music festival held in Irvine, Calif., on Saturday.
Olivia Rodrigo's festival is uniting women and girls behind nonprofits promoting their well-being
Olivia Rodrigo is fundraising for women's well-being with a benefit show geared toward her young audience. The Daisy Chain Fields festival boasts a lineup that includes Chappell Roan, Doechii and...
Daisy Chain Fields is finally here. Follow along for live updates
Daisy Chain Fields, the all-women music festival created by Olivia Rodrigo and inspired by Lilith Fair, kicks off today. Here's what's happening.
Olivia Rodrigo’s music festival taking place in SoCal amid heatwave
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Music Festival is taking place on Saturday amid a scorching heatwave. The sold-out event at Irvine’s Great Park features an all-female lineup including Rodrigo …
Fans Upset Over Some New Vinyl Records Missing Content And Final Mixes
Artists like Olivia Rodrigo and Raye are catching flak from collectors and fans for selling incomplete records
Olivia Rodrigo On Designing For Lego And Her "Amazing" Summer
Catching up with the singer in Los Angeles to talk her new collectables and what's still on her summer bucket list.
“Minions & Monsters” inspires Olivia Rodrigo, Queen, Jackson 5 covers in 'Minionese' singing competition
"Minions & Monsters" premieres on July 1.
From Olivia Rodrigo to The Fall of Sir Douglas Weatherford: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
The multiple Grammy-winner muses tunefully on love’s ups and downs, while Peter Mullan stars as a local historian in a new comedy drama
Olivia Rodrigo's new album, Steven Spielberg's latest UFO film, and “Every Year After” top this week's Must List
James Ellroy's "Red Sheet" and Lena Dunham's "Famesick" round out our picks for the weekend of June 12.
L.A. Weekend Guide: Olivia Rodrigo, World Cup, Blue Note
An Olivia Rodrigo Pop-up, Blue Note Jazz Festival, Swifite Liftie Club and more happens this weekend in Los Angeles, June 11-14.
What to Stream: ‘Michael,’ Olivia Rodrigo and Keith Urban albums and Bonnaroo
The streaming service debut of “Michael” and new albums from Olivia Rodrigo and Keith Urban are among the entertainment highlights this week hitting streaming services.
Olivia Rodrigo teases new single 'The Cure': Here's what we know about it, including the 'happy coincidence' about its name
Yahoo is breaking down everything Rodrigo's fandom knows — and is speculating about — ahead of "The Cure" release.
Olivia Rodrigo's baby-doll dress is an homage to '90s counterculture. One historian says critics are missing the point.
That Rodrigo loves a babydoll dress isn't revelatory. Her wardrobe has long been rooted in the dichotomy of blending traditional femininity with a raw, rebellious edge.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS: Olivia Rodrigo, Survivor casting call
Renee DiNino shares some entertainment news, including Olivia Rodrigo tickets and a Survivor casting call.
Olivia Rodrigo expands tour in Europe, Boston, LA and NYC
Olivia Rodrigo's upcoming Unraveled Tour originally had 65 dates, but has now expanded quite a bit.As Billboard notes, Liv has added seven more shows in London, two more in Amsterdam and Barcelona, an...
Music notes: Olivia Rodrigo, Kesha and more
Olivia Rodrigo pulled double duty on Saturday Night Live's May 2 episode, serving as host and musical guest. Her reward was the second-highest overall ratings of the season, as per LateNighter.com. T...
Who is hosting 'SNL' this weekend? See the final season 51 lineup
'Saturday Night Live' returns with Olivia Rodrigo hosting. See the full lineup for the final three episodes of season 51.
Olivia Rodrigo's 'Unraveled' tour 2026: Schedule, where to find tickets, prices, and more
Olivia Rodrigo is heading out on tour in 2026. Here's how to get tickets to the 'Unraveled' tour.
Image: Barcelona finalise next artist for El Clasico shirt
Barcelona are once again blending football with global music culture, and this time, the spotlight is on Olivia Rodrigo.According to Mundo Deportivo, the Catalan giants have already decided the featur...
Who is hosting SNL next? Final Season 51 lineup, dates
Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, and Will Ferrell are set to host the final three episodes of 'SNL' season 51. Find out who else is performing.
'SNL' season closes out with plenty of Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney
Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney will help close out the “Saturday Night Live” season, with Olivia Rodrigo hosting and performing on May 2 | Talk 1370
'SNL' season closes out with plenty of Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney
Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney will help close out the “Saturday Night Live” season, with Olivia Rodrigo hosting and performing on May 2 | Talk Radio 1210 WPHT
'SNL' season closes out with plenty of Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney
Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney will help close out the “Saturday Night Live” season, with Olivia Rodrigo hosting and performing on May 2 | 1080 WTIC NEWSTALK
Genevieve Hannelius Had to Step Away from Entertainment and 'Make Mistakes' to Truly Experience 'Girlhood' (Exclusive)
Genevieve Hannelius tells PEOPLE about releasing her first EP, 'Girlhood,' after watching peers like Olivia Rodrigo and Sabrina Carpenter rise to superstardom.