Olivia Rodrigo has been getting praise on social media this week for allowing emergency contraceptives to be distributed at her concerts on the Guts Tour.
25.02.2024 - 04:01 / variety.com
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic “I don’t know if you guys know this, but I just turned 21,” Olivia Rodrigo told her audience during the opening show of her 2024 tour Friday night. (They knew.) “I’m really fucking excited about it — big birthday.
I went to the gas station the other day and I bought a pack of cigarettes and a case of beer. I promise I didn’t consume it, but I bought it just ‘cause I fucking could.” There was no mention of whether the attendant making the sale did any kind of double-take after carding her and getting a gander of the most famous driver’s license in the history of pop culture.
Rodrigo was telling the story about her venture into the realm of AM/PM impulse purchases by way of introducing “Teenage Dream,” a song she wrote when she was 19 and, from the sound of the lyrics, wondering whether she might have already passed her prime (This is the sort of question that probably comes up more among child stars than the general population of adolescents.) But, she informed the crowd at Palm Springs’ Acrisure Arena, she was no longer dogged by these feelings, two years further on. “I think growing up isn’t so scary after all, and life just kind of gets better.” We’ll all shotgun a beer to that… or mime it, anyway.
Rodrigo has had a lot of reason since she wrote that troubled song to turn into a cockeyed optimist: “Drivers License” brought her as close to literally overnight sensationalism as is possible in pop. Her first album, “Sour,” was widely acclaimed — at least in poptimist circles — as an instant-classic debut, and the follow-up, 2023’s “Guts,” was maybe even 5% better than that.
Olivia Rodrigo has been getting praise on social media this week for allowing emergency contraceptives to be distributed at her concerts on the Guts Tour.
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Olivia Rodrigo has been handing out free Plan B and Condoms during her ‘Guts’ world tour adding “Funding abortion? It’s a good idea, right?”The ‘Get Him Back’ singer previously shared a video announcing the launch of a new reproductive rights initiative, The Fund 4 Good. Speaking in the video before her concert on February 23, Rodrigo said: “I wanted to come on here and tell you about something I’m really excited about, which is the Fund 4 Good, which is an initiative i’m launching as part of the ‘Guts’ world tour.”“The Fund 4 Good works to support all women, girls and people seeking reproductive health freedom.
NME about his opinions on modern-day songwriters – including his love for Doja Cat and Olivia Rodrigo – and his work with Robbie Williams.Last week (March 6), the world-famous producer and songwriter was interviewed as a part of Confetti Institute of Technologies’ annual Industry Week in Nottingham, bringing together experts in music and technology to share their stories with the next generation of creatives.Chambers is best known for writing songs for some of pop’s most successful superstars including Kylie Minogue, Tina Turner, and Melanie C of the Spice Girls, as well as penning Robbie Williams’ biggest song, the 1997 Top Five hit ‘Angels’.Chambers emphasised how much he loved classical music before he came to make pop music. Speaking on stage in Nottingham, he explained that his love for music-making came from watching his London Philharmonic Orchestra flautist father He also mentioned at the age of five, his first experience of live music was while watching Prokofiev’s Lieutenant Kijé.However, he began making commercial music as a part of numerous bands in the ‘80s and ‘90s including The Waterboys and World Party.
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Olivia Rodrigo brought out Sheryl Crow to perform ‘If It Makes You Happy’ in Nashville last night.Rodrigo is currently in the middle of the North American leg of her ‘GUTS’ world tour and performed “one of my favourite songs of all time” with Crow, who was the first surprise guest of the tour.It’s not the first time the pair have duetted – they previously teamed up to perform it during an intimate set at the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville in September and again in November when Crow was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame.Check out fan-filmed footage of the performance below:MEU DEUS!!! Olivia Rodrigo com Sheryl Crow cantando “If It Makes You Happy” #GUTSWorldTourNashvillepic.twitter.com/R1Tryh7tre— Olivia Rodrigo Brasil (@oliviarodrigobr) March 10, 2024Sheryl Crow joins Olivia Rodrigo to sing “If It Makes You Happy” at Bridgestone Arena @SherylCrow @oliviarodrigo @consequence @stereogum @pitchfork #oliviarodrigo pic.twitter.com/tN7kPHC7jK— Justin Barney (@JBarney) March 10, 2024In November, Crow revealed some of the life advice she had shared with Rodrigo. Speaking to ET Online following the performance and ceremony, Crow spoke about working with Rodrigo and two pieces of advice she shared with the 20-year-old.
Alex Rodriguez is sharing some quality time with his 15-year-old daughter Ella. The sportsman documented his experience joining his daughter and her friends to Olivia Rodrigo’s latest concert in Miami, sharing a glimpse at his life as “a teenager’s dad.”Jennifer Lopez suprises her twins Max and Emme with a special birthday giftAlex Rodriguez shows off ripped abs during romantic vacation following body transformationAlex Rodriguez visits his daughter in college and gets stuck doing choresThe athlete revealed that he was “surrounded” by thousands of screaming teenagers who were excited to see Olivia on stage. “I’ve been filming all day.
Olivia Rodrigo will headline at Charlotte, NC’s Spectrum Center as part of her ongoing ‘GUTS Tour’ with special guest Chappell Roan.Based on the 21-year-old superstar’s Instagram, the ambitious three-act shows with a crescent moon and extended audience interaction look like a blast.“…the night would never end!!!!” she shared. “So grateful for everyone that’s been comin to see the GUTS world tour!!!!And if you’re a Livy looking for a never-ending night of fun, it isn’t too late to scoop up last-minute tickets.At the time of publication, prices start at $290 before fees on Vivid Seats.$551 is the lowest price on floor seats available as of now.While that may sound expensive, it’s hard to put a price on singing along to “Vampire,” “good 4 u,” “driver’s license” and so many more of Rodrigo’s hits with her live.Want to go to the Charlotte show?We’ve got everything you need to know and more about Olivia Rodrigo’s Spectrum Center concert below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete breakdown of all the best prices on tickets by Spectrum Center sections can be found here:(Note: The New York Post confirmed all above prices at the publication time. All prices are in US dollars, subject to fluctuation and include additional fees at checkout.)Vivid Seats is a verified secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand.
Chappell Roan has announced a 2024 UK and European tour.The former NME cover star is currently on the road with Olivia Rodrigo, serving as one of the opening acts on the ‘Brutal’ singer’s ‘Guts’ world tour. While on the road, Roan has announced a handful of live dates within the UK and Europe taking place this Autumn.Her string of gigs will kick off at the Le Bataclan in Paris on September 3.
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The Cover on NME, Caity Baser, has shared a playlist exclusively to accompany the story’s launch – listen below.The UK artist is on this week’s (February 26) edition of The Cover, a renewal of NME’s commitment to supporting emerging talent across the globe on a weekly basis. Every week, a rising artist will feature on The Cover – you can read Caity Baser’s profile here.The artist has compiled ‘Boss Bitch Energy’, a playlist with songs by SZA, Madison Beer, Tate McRae, Olivia Rodrigo and more all feature.
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Olivia Rodrigo has announced the launch of a new reproductive rights initiative, The Fund 4 Good – find out more below.The singer-songwriter announced the initiative via a video posted to a fan account on TikTok to coincide with the kickoff of her expansive ‘Guts’ tour on February 23. Speaking in the video before the concert, Rodrigo said: “I wanted to come on here and tell you about something I’m really excited about, which is the Fund 4 Good, which is an initiative i’m launching as part of the ‘Guts’ world tour.”“The Fund 4 Good works to support all women, girls and people seeking reproductive health freedom.
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Marc Malkin Senior Editor, Culture and EventsFebruary kicked off with a slew of Grammy pre-parties before the big awards night, which included a Miley Cyrus performance, a surprise appearance by Celine Dion and Variety cover star Victoria Monét going home with multiple statuettes.At about the same time, “Rustin” star Colman Domingo was in New York City being honored by the Human Rights Campaign and Selena Gomez joined her friend, first-time director, Nicola Peltz-Beckham at the premiere of “Lola” in Los Angeles.Despite the torrential downpour clobbering Los Angeles, Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton premiered their new Zelda Williams-directed horror comedy, “Lisa Frankenstein,” at the Hollywood Athletic Club after a location change from the Hollywood Forever Cemetery due to the bad weather.Keep checking back here all month long for the best February celebrity pics from Hollywood, New York and beyond.Olivia Rodrigo kicks off her Guts World Tour at Acrisure Arena on Feb. 23 in Palm Springs, California.“Kung Fu Panda 4” star James Hong at his Hand and Footprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX on Feb.
Olivia Rodrigo played the first date of her 2024 ‘Guts’ world tour in Palm Springs, California last night (February 23) – see footage, images and the full setlist below.The pop star performed in front of a sold-out crowd at the 11,000-capacity Acrisure Arena venue alongside her live band and backing dancers.To open the gig, Rodrigo screened an atmospheric black-and-white video of herself running down a hallway. The visuals then turned purple, revealing a close-up of the singer’s hand knocking on a door before her band kicked into a raucous rendition of ‘Bad Idea, Right?’.Next up, Rodrigo performed ‘Ballad Of A Homeschooled Girl’ and ‘Vampire’ from her 2023 second album ‘Guts’ ahead of outings for ‘Traitor’ and ‘Drivers License’ from her 2021 debut ‘Sour’.The concert was split into four acts, with the third part seeing Rodrigo take flight on a giant moon while surrounded by stars in the night sky.
Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic The opening night performance of Olivia Rodrigo‘s Guts Tour — which premiered Friday night in Palm Springs — is on the record books, and fans eager to know if their favorites made the setlist now have some idea what to expect as the tour winds its way through the U.S. and Europe for the next six months. For anyone wondering which covers she might performing this time around: there aren’t any.
Olivia Rodrigo just launched her Guts Tour and the setlist has been revealed!
Olivia Rodrigo’s ‘Guts Tour’ finally kicks off on Friday, Feb. 23 in Thousand Palms, CA.The eight-month jaunt will send the “good 4 u” singer with special guests The Breeders, PinkPantheress and more to arenas all over North America including New York City’s Madison Square Garden where she’ll play four back-to-back gigs from April 5-9.As expected, tickets aren’t exactly cheap to see the three-time Grammy winner live.At the time of publication, the lowest price we could find was $44 USD before fees on Vivid Seats.However, there’s a catch — those are for a concert in Norway.Tickets prices begin anywhere from $99 to $313 before fees for North American gigs.Still, while that sounds pricey, based on our findings, tickets are almost universally cheaper than they were in early December 2023 when we last reported on ‘Guts Tour’ prices.Curious how much the seats of your dreams will run you at the venue closest to you?Keep scrolling, O-Rod fans.We’ve got everything you need to know and more below.All prices listed above are subject to fluctuation.A complete calendar including all U.S.