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Olivia Rodrigo Drops New Album, Announces Global Arena Tour

6/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Olivia Rodrigo released her album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” on June 12, 2026.
She said fans wear diapers at concerts and Times Square New Year’s Eve, and noted she is about 60% deaf in her left ear.
She announced The Unraveled Tour for arenas in North America and Europe from September 2026 to May 2027 and an 11-night London O2 residency in 2027.

History

Historical Context

In April 1990 Madonna launched the Blond Ambition World Tour, a five-section show that earned $62.7 million and sparked controversy over its sexual and religious imagery. The tour’s multimedia spectacle set a template for arena-scale pop concerts, a model echoed by Olivia Rodrigo’s 2026 album rollout and her “Unraveled Tour,” which includes 11-night O2 residencies and large-scale Times Square events.

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Story summary

Olivia Rodrigo released her album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” on June 12, 2026.
She said fans wear diapers at concerts and Times Square New Year’s Eve, and noted she is about 60% deaf in her left ear.
She announced The Unraveled Tour for arenas in North America and Europe from September 2026 to May 2027 and an 11-night London O2 residency in 2027.

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