Olivia Rodrigo makes surprise appearance at Coachella after dropping new track

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19 Apr 2026 • 7:17 PM MYT
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Olivia Rodrigo makes surprise appearance at Coachella after dropping new track

  • Olivia Rodrigo made a surprise appearance at Coachella, joining fellow pop star Addison Rae for the live debut of her new single, “Drop Dead”.
  • The 23-year-old has announced her third album, You seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, is scheduled for release on 12 June.
  • Rodrigo's cameo followed Sabrina Carpenter bringing out Madonna for a medley of hit songs and a performance from the pop icon's forthcoming album Confessions II.
  • Justin Bieber returned for a second headliner, surprising fans by bringing out Billie Eilish and performing a duet with R&B star SZA.
  • Bieber reportedly received a record-breaking $10m for his Coachella performances, which also generated the highest-ever ticket demand.

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