Olivia Rodrigo released her new and highly anticipated third studio album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, this Friday, the 12th.
Among the album's 13 tracks, one collaboration stood out: the presence of Robert Smith , frontman of The Cure , on "what's wrong with me". The song was played for the first time on June 6th during the singer's show at Primavera Sound Barcelona 2026
Olivia's new album also features a track titled "the cure"The singer, however, has clarified that the title is a coincidence and not a direct homage to the group led by Smith.
Robert Smith also participated in the singer's show at Glastonbury 2025
The pop rock star invited Robert Smith, halfway through the show, to sing two classics by The Cure together, “Friday I'm in Love” and “Just Like Heaven”.
Olivia addressed the audience to introduce Robert, saying: “He is perhaps the best composer to ever come out of England. He is a Glastonbury legend and a personal hero of mine. Please welcome Robert Smith!”
The two sang and played guitar in a partnership that was a success and elicited enthusiastic cheers from the audience, as well as generating praise on social media.
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