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Lorde Surprises Friends on Radio, New Album Incoming!

6/12/2025

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Lorde brought laughter and surprise to her friends Gracie Abrams, Chappell Roan, and Charli XCX with unexpected phone calls on BBC Radio 1. Amid playful banter, she discovered Charli was nursing a hangover while lying down. Fans eagerly await Lorde's new album, "Virgin," set to drop on June 27, featuring the catchy singles "What Was That" and "Man of the Year."

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Lorde brought laughter and surprise to her friends Gracie Abrams, Chappell Roan, and Charli XCX with unexpected phone calls on BBC Radio 1. Amid playful banter, she discovered Charli was nursing a hangover while lying down. Fans eagerly await Lorde's new album, "Virgin," set to drop on June 27, featuring the catchy singles "What Was That" and "Man of the Year."