How Olivia Rodrigo’s love songs became a new breakup album
She hoped to write about newfound contentment. Then life got messy.
From The Times
May 29, 2026

The pop star Olivia Rodrigo had hoped to write about love and newfound contentment on her new album.

Oliva Rodrigo poses for a photo wearing a t-shirt and a skirt.

Caroline Tompkins for The New York Times

Then life got messy. →

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