Olivia Rodrigo Teases Ariana Grande Collaboration, Celebrates Women at Daisy Chain Festival

August 26, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo Teases Ariana Grande Collaboration, Celebrates Women at Daisy Chain Festival
  • Olivia Rodrigo signaled interest in covering songs from Ariana Grande’s 2026 album petal and hinted at a possible future collaboration after praising Grande’s new work in a Wonderland Magazine interview.

  • She did not specify which track she might cover, leaving the choice open as discussions of a potential project continue.

  • The dialogue suggests a growing collaborative vibe between the two pop stars, building on past admiration and shared fan interest.

  • At the Daisy Chain Fields festival, all participating artists are performing without fees, with 100% of net proceeds directed to organizations supporting women’s and girls’ rights, reproductive health, and economic freedom.

  • Rodrigo released the outtake track Serena Joy from her third album, with proceeds directed to the Daisy Chain Fields Fund.

  • Her recent album petal debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, and includes the Hot 100 hit Hate That I Made You Love Me, underscoring Rodrigo’s chart-topping momentum.

  • The remarks emerged in a Wonderland Magazine interview ahead of Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, California.

  • Rodrigo noted it’s flattering when other artists cover her songs, citing recent covers by Sienna Spiro and Role Model as examples.

  • Grande’s influence and past interactions with Rodrigo are highlighted, including mutual fan admiration and Grande’s praise for Rodrigo’s breakout hit drivers license.

  • Serena Joy’s rapid momentum included a top-five rise on global iTunes and a No. 55 peak on Spotify’s Daily Global chart, with a limited run of 500 CDs issued.

  • Daisy Chain Fields is an all-women lineup festival organized by Rodrigo to benefit women and girls’ causes, featuring acts like Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, Bikini Kill, Garbage, KATSEYE, and special guests such as Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, and Karen O.

  • Serena Joy draws inspiration from Serena Joy Waterford of The Handmaid’s Tale, signaling a thematic shift in Rodrigo’s narrative-focused album work.

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