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Olivia Rodrigo Debuts ‘Drop Dead’ Live With Addison Rae at Coachella

Rae brought out Rodrigo for a duet and the first live performance of her new single, which leads her next album.

  • On Saturday night, singer Olivia Rodrigo surprised the Coachella crowd by joining Addison Rae for duets of "Headphones On" and the live debut of her new single, "Drop Dead."
  • Released early Friday, "Drop Dead" serves as the lead single for Rodrigo's third album, "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love," featuring a music video directed by Petra Collins filmed at the Palace of Versailles.
  • Collaborating with longtime producer Dan Nigro, Rodrigo recorded the collection with her frequent collaborator who worked on her first two albums, Sour and Guts, before the June 12 release via Geffen Records.
  • Ahead of the album's release, Rodrigo will serve as both host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live on May 2, marking her hosting debut after prior performer appearances in 2021 and 2023.
  • Coachella's second weekend has proven guest-filled, with Sabrina Carpenter performing alongside Madonna and Justin Bieber bringing out SZA, Sexyy Red, Big Sean, Billie Eilish, and Dijon during their respective sets.
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Olivia Rodrigo made a surprise Coachella appearance with Addison Rae, debuting her new single "Drop Dead."

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The singer revealed by "drivers license" is back with "drop dead". After the release of the video shot in Versailles, she was the surprise guest of Addison Rae at the festival.

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