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Olivia Rodrigo Hosts SNL, Performs No. 1 ‘Drop Dead’ and Debuts New Song ‘Begged’

The double-duty turn used SNL’s stage to push her third album by pairing a No. 1 single with a live-first ballad.

Overview

  • Rodrigo pulled double duty on Saturday’s Saturday Night Live, making her hosting debut while also serving as musical guest.
  • She delivered “Drop Dead,” her Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 lead single, after a surprise introduction from Blondie icon Debbie Harry.
  • She premiered the unreleased ballad “Begged,” introduced by recent SNL host Connor Storrie and performed on a swing with Weyes Blood on backing vocals.
  • Her monologue closed with a “Drivers License” parody about getting a REAL ID and included a playful jab at former Bizaardvark co-star Jake Paul.
  • Following Saturday’s broadcast, Paul responded on X with a supportive post, as Rodrigo’s album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love stays set for June 12 with an Unraveled Tour to follow.