OK! Olivia Rodrigo Special Collector's Edition Magazine
Amid the UK's 'summer of Olivia', this special issue of OK! explores her journey – the child star with big dreams who became one of the most compelling artists in music today. We uncover the chain of events that led to her runaway success and the songwriting that has won her so much respect, and check out some of her greatest live performances. Along the way, we revisit her romantic history and get to know more about her British actor boyfriend Louis Partridge, while also taking a closer look at her fabulous fashion credentials.
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