Here’s the latest: Olivia Rodrigo has announced a comeback with a new single titled Drop Dead, set for release on April 17, 2026, ahead of her third album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, which is planned for June 12, 2026. Several outlets corroborate the April 17 release and the album timeframe, with coverage noting the collaboration with producer Dan Nigro and the era’s “sad love songs” tone. [Sources include Variety and Billboard coverage from April 2026.]
Key points
- Single: Drop Dead, released April 17, 2026. [ Variety, Billboard coverage from 2026-04-06 to 2026-04-09 ]
- Album: You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, releasing June 12, 2026. [ Variety, multiple outlets ]
- Context: Third studio album; first new music in nearly two years; collaboration with Dan Nigro. [ Variety, other entertainment outlets ]
Notes for Swiss readers
- Release timing remains US-centric press, but streaming platforms will make Drop Dead widely available globally, including Switzerland, on April 17, 2026. [ Variety, Billboard coverage]
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Sources
Olivia Rodrigo announces the first single from her upcoming album, Drop Dead, releasing on April 17. On Tuesday, April 7, the pop star shared the news via Instagram, where she posted a photo of herself blowing a bubble gum, wearing the shirt with...
www.hungamaexpress.comThe track will serve as the lead single to her upcoming album "You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love."
www.americantop40.com'driving license' singer Olivia Rodrigo has announced the name and release...
www.hellorayo.co.ukThe track will serve as the lead single for You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love.
ca.billboard.comOlivia Rodrigo announces new single Drop Dead releasing April 17, teasing her third album with emotional “sad love songs.”
pkrevenue.comOlivia Rodrigo announces her new single “Drop Dead,” arriving April 17 as the lead track from her upcoming third album releasing June 12.
inmusicblog.comOlivia Rodrigo will drop the first single from her third album, 'Drop Dead,' on April 17.
au.variety.com