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Olivia Rodrigo's “Drop Dead” premieres, features Robert Smith.

6/12/2026

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Olivia Rodrigo released the lead single “Drop Dead” with a video filmed at Versailles.
The album features her first recorded collaboration with Robert Smith of The Cure.
Olivia Rodrigo recorded the album with longtime producer Daniel Nigro, songwriter Amy Allen, and newcomers Jim-E Stack and Mike Wise.
Olivia Rodrigo promoted the album on Saturday Night Live, performing “Begged” with Weyes Blood and debuting duet with Robert Smith at Primavera Sound.

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Story summary

Olivia Rodrigo released the lead single “Drop Dead” with a video filmed at Versailles.
The album features her first recorded collaboration with Robert Smith of The Cure.
Olivia Rodrigo recorded the album with longtime producer Daniel Nigro, songwriter Amy Allen, and newcomers Jim-E Stack and Mike Wise.
Olivia Rodrigo promoted the album on Saturday Night Live, performing “Begged” with Weyes Blood and debuting duet with Robert Smith at Primavera Sound.