Former Disney star, estranged from Taylor Swift, pop idol Olivia Rodrigo, star generation

The world tour propelled him into the elite of music stars. At just 20 years old, Olivia Rodrigo released her second self-titled album Intestines. A true praise of youth, he distills a story that some might describe as teen drama, between romantic passions and small worries of everyday life. His lyrics speak to millions of young people looking for belonging, and his musicality is extremely rich. Straddling several different musical genres, from Taylor Swift-esque pop to punk rock reminiscent of 2000s Comet Avril Lavigne. And it works. he has already announced a world tour with dates in France on June 14, 2024 at the Accor Arena.

Childhood in the spotlight

Olivia Rodrigo is only 20 years old, but she has already lived several lives. Born to a therapist father of Filipino descent and a school teacher mother of Irish and German descent, she grew up in California. His childhood was happy, but as an only child, he sometimes feels lonely. It was in 2015, at the age of 12, that his life changed when he got his first role in a movie. year American girl. Grace brings success.

A year later, the young teenager became a Disney Channel actress, as she appeared in two consecutive sitcoms on the channel, Frankie and Paige And High school musical. Like Miley Cyrus, also a former Disney star, her growing notoriety allowed her to pursue singing, her childhood dream. It takes place in 2021, the year he released his self-titled debut album sour. Warmly received by critics, the record exploded at the box office, especially thanks to its single Driver’s licensewhich became the most listened to song on the Spotify streaming platform within 24 hours.

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Meeting with Joe Biden

To her credit, she met United States President Joe Biden at the White House shortly after her album’s release in July 2021. This time it will not be about his music, but about recording videos urging young Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. This episode marks the arrival of Olivia Rodrigo, no longer as a music star, but as an icon for America’s youth.

Battle with Taylor Swift

But one event will slow down his rise. Olivia Rodrigo has always insisted that a fast – got it, a huge fan of Taylor Swift, and taking inspiration from her in her music. So in 2021, he explained to the media NME: “I’ve always admired Taylor since I was five,” even going so far as to call him “the greatest songwriter of all time.” This idyll will end with a song. 1 step forward, 3 steps backwhich is seen as plagiarism by many fans New Year’s Day by Taylor Swift, will cause a real buzz. Olivia Rodrigo will have to add her eldest child to her title, thereby confirming the cold shoulder of her idol.

The media andswifties:” then highlight this conflict by portraying the two artists as enemies and rivals. Meanwhile, none of the singers has really spoken about this dispute. Interrogated New York Times, On August 24, in her desire to participate in Taylor Swift’s Watch Tour, 2023 live event in the United States, Olivia Rodrigo simply avoided. “I haven’t been there yet. I have to go to Europe soon.” It was enough for fans to protest, finding that it was nothing more and nothing less than a tribute to the fifty million-selling singer. A latent war was formed for two years. But times are changing, on September 12, Taylor Swift was filmed applauding her youngest daughter at Olivia Rodrigo’s concert. Their fans are now allowing themselves to dream about cooperation.

After bitterness, courage

Released on September 8, 2023, his second album Intestines“Written in continuity with the first. In sourOlivia Rodrigo mostly talked about her misfortunes, her disappointments in love, and seemed to be as disappointed in life as her title at times. We’re guessing a shoestring squeeze in the heart, while her relationship with Ethan Wacker on the sitcom Frankie Frankie and Paige ends after one year. Quite unlucky in love, she maintained a relationship with Joshua Bassett a few months laters:we are talking about starring in a series high school musical WHO s:suddenly stopped in 2020. Two sorrows that fueled his first record.

In the second, the themes do not change impressively, far from it, but we feel a new maturity in the singer’s words. Intestines, which can be translated as “courage” or “bravery,” is anything but about adolescent discomfort. The Californian artist personifies and embraces these universal feelings of youth, while recognizing that it is a phase of life and that the important thing is to recognize it. He stands out for the self-confidence that comes through on his record, not hesitating to say that his songs are relevant to the moment; teenage drama. The album, after all, aims to become a new stage in the life of the singer from California. After bitterness, courage.

World tour

A development that was accompanied by remarkable media coverage. THE: New York Times even talks about “victory” and compares her to New Zealand artist Lorde. The 20-year-old young woman seems to have shed her skin. And success is there. He has just announced a multi-month world tour that will stop in Paris on June 14, 2024 at the Accor Arena. Her concerts will also be a chance to hear other singers who will be traveling with her on her dates, such as British artist PinkPantheress. Sisterhood, kindness, honesty. what if we kept a? the next big thing ?