Adam Driver cemented his status as one of the all-time great Saturday Night Live hosts this week. During his fourth hosting stint, accompanied by musical guest Olivia Rodrigo, the Oscar-nominated star of Marriage Story and the upcoming Ferrari kicked things off with an opening monologue behind the piano, wherein the …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo Jokes 'Drivers License' Is '100 Percent' About Adam Driver
It looks like the secret is out on who Olivia Rodrigo‘s 2021 breakout hit “drivers license” is about. During a promotion for their upcoming appearance on Saturday Night Live, Rodrigo and Adam Driver were joined by cast member Heidi Gardner on stage. After the actor introduced himself and the singer-songwriter, …
Read More »Watch Olivia Rodrigo Perform Miley Cyrus' 'Flowers' During Singing Whisper Challenge on 'Fallon'
Olivia Rodrigo stopped by The Tonight Show to chat with host Jimmy Fallon and he took the opportunity to enlist the singer in the “Singing Whisper Challenge.” In the clip, the pair took turns singing popular songs while the other donned a pair of headphones. They were forced to guess …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo Drops Limited-Edition Rolling Stone Merch to Celebrate Her Iconic First Solo Cover
Back in September, Olivia Rodrigo dropped her chart-topping, critically acclaimed sophomore album, Guts. Shortly after, the pop superstar appeared on the cover of Rolling Stone – the first time she graced the magazine solo. Now Rodrigo’s fans can celebrate the legendary moment with the new Olivia Rodrigo x Rolling Stone …
Read More »Jake Johnson Talks His Gonzo Directorial Debut, 'Self Reliance'
When Jake Johnson applied to Tisch, he submitted a play about a gorilla handler at the zoo whose life and marriage fell apart once his beloved gorilla passed away. He describes it as “wacky but funny” and says he’s been trying to recapture its unique tone ever since. With his …
Read More »Watch Olivia Rodrigo Perform 'Hunger Games' Ballad 'Can't Catch Me Now' Live for First Time
Olivia Rodrigo gave her new ballad “Can’t Catch Me Now” — her contribution to The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes — its live debut Friday during her set at Los Angeles’ Jingle Ball. “So, has anybody watched The Hunger Games?” Rodrigo asked the Kia Forum crowd. “I …
Read More »Billie Eilish Reveals Why Olivia Rodrigo Inspired 'Goldwing' Song
Billie Eilish recently shared that she feels a “protectiveness over” Olivia Rodrigo, who was born 14 months after the “What Was I Made For?” singer. In an interview with the Los Angeles Times published Tuesday, Eilish revealed that Rodrigo inspired her song “Goldwing.” “I think everybody’s experiences are so individual,” …
Read More »Olivia Rodrigo Releases Brooding 'Can't Catch Me Now' Video
After unveiling Hunger Games single, “Can’t Catch Me Now,” earlier this month, Olivia Rodrigo released the video for the brooding track on Monday. Set to feature in the franchise’s sequel, The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes, the song tells the story of inescapable revenge, as the Rodrigo sings, “There’s snow …
Read More »Will Taylor Swift Go Up Against the Foo Fighters and SZA for the Album of the Year Grammy?
Leading up to the Grammy nominations on Nov. 10, Rolling Stone is breaking down 16 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night. Taylor Swift’s Midnights and SZA’s SOS feel like the undeniable front-runners for the Album of …
Read More »The Song of the Year Grammy Could Be a Genre-Crossing Slugfest
Leading up to the Grammy nominations on Nov. 10, Rolling Stone is breaking down 16 different categories. For each, we’re predicting the nominees, as well as who will (and who should) win on Grammy night. If the biggest song of the year (Morgan Wallen‘s “Last Night”) has a chance in …
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