Olivia Rodrigo is one of the hottest rising stars in pop music. Starting her career on Disney's Bizaardvark and High School Musical: The Musical The Series, Rodrigo has become one of the most promising talents in music. Her 2021 debut album, Sour, brings back the 2000s energetic pop-punk that transcends to her signature bedroom pop tunes. Many chart-topping singles, including "Drivers License," "Good 4 U," and "Deja Vu," had propelled the album to where it is now.
That said, the pop star has ventured into many things since her debut album was released. From her highly scrutinized relationship with 24-year-old Adam Faze to her White House visit, this is a recap of what Olivia Rodrigo has been up to since releasing her Sour album.
8 Broke Her Silence About The Alleged Love Triangle
"Drivers License" is an angelic heartbreak ballad, but what intrigued a lot of fans of the song is the story behind it. Fans of Disney's High School Musical: The Musical The Series might be familiar with the backstory: Rodrigo, playing Nini in the series, had reportedly dated her co-star Joshua Bassett back in 2020. The two have reportedly called it quits, with the latter starting to date Sabrina Carpenter.
"I don't really subscribe to hating other women because of boys," the singer said in an interview with GQ, breaking her silence about the "Drivers License" drama. "I think that’s so stupid, and I really resent that narrative that was being tossed around."
7 Performed On 'Saturday Night Live'
It's a dream of every up-and-coming star to debut their live performance on the stage of Saturday Night Live. Back in May 2021, the powerhouse singer proved that she's a star in the making by channeling her inner rockstar during her rendition of "Good 4 U" on SNL. She also performed her teen heartbreak anthem "Drivers License," with both of them were met with positive reception.
6 Premiered Her Prom-Themed Concert Film
Speaking of her debut album, Rodrigo celebrated the success of Sour with a live stream concert film on YouTube. Titled Sour Prom, the 27-minute show performed several hits from her Sour album, including the chart-topping "Good 4 U," "Deja Vu," "Traitor," and more. Even more, Rodrigo, who recently graduated from high school, surprise-invited several "Livies" to attend the show!
5 Visited The White House
In July, the pop sensation stopped by the White House to meet President Joe Biden and Dr. Anthony Fauci to urge young people to get vaccinated amidst the ongoing health crisis. The visit came as the White House tried to boost its vaccination effort in the country.
"I am beyond honored and humbled to be here today to help spread the message about the importance of youth vaccination," said the singer from the White House press briefing room podium.
4 Geared Up For The Second Season Of 'High School Musical: The Musical The Series'
Speaking about the series that made her big, High School Musical: The Musical The Series just released its second season last May and a cute special during Christmas 2020. While there isn't any official renewal news, it's safe to expect new episodes to air as earliest as summer 2022 due to the ongoing crisis. Rodrigo is likely returning as Nini alongside the remaining cast members.
3 Allegedly Began A Relationship With Adam Faze
At just 18-years-old, Olivia Rodrigo's personal life has been publicly documented by the media. Since allegedly breaking up with her co-star Joshua Bassett, the singer has moved on and found a new heart at a 24-year-old producer Adam Faze. In July this year, the paps spotted the pair kissing in public for the first time. As noted by Elle, Faze has previously worked for Forbes, and has writing and producing credits under his belt.
2 Found Herself In Merchandise Controversy
In addition to her album, Olivia Rodrigo also sells several cute Sour-themed merchandise on her website, including dress-length tops, bracelets, triptych tanks, hoodies, and more. Unfortunately, fans aren't happy when they get their hands on the merch for the first time months after ordering. Some of them took to social media to express their dissatisfaction, showing how different they look online vs. in-person.
"We are working to resolve these issues moving forward and in the meantime, granting refunds or exchanges to anyone affected," the spokesperson told BuzzFeed News.
1 Starting Her Award Campaigns
Now, it seems like the pop sensation has been keeping herself busy with her award campaign. She's garnered a plethora of nominations, including MTV VMA's Best New Artist, Artist of the Year, Song of the Year for "Drivers License," and Best Pop Music for "Good 4 U." She's also on the Time 100 Next 2021 annual list.