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Olivia Rodrigo creates viral moment in Hoboken as she announces new single and album

In an instagram reel posted to her millions of followers, the 23-year-old superstar was seen attaching a pink lock engraved with her initials to a pier railing.

Pedro Carmona

Apr 8, 2026, 1:09 PM

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Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo created a viral moment on the Hoboken waterfront this week, using the pier to announce her return to the music charts.

In an Instagram reel posted to her millions of followers, the 23-year-old superstar was seen attaching a pink lock engraved with her initials to a pier railing. The stop in Hoboken is part of a high-profile global "love lock" campaign, with Rodrigo reportedly leaving similar tokens at landmarks in Paris, London, and Los Angeles to signal the start of a new creative era.

Rodrigo confirmed the release date on social media with a new promotional photo of herself blowing bubble gum, wearing a shirt with the single's name embroidered on it. The track serves as the first look at her full-length project, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, which is set to release on June 12.

The single serves as the first taste of her upcoming third album, titled You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, which is scheduled for a worldwide release on June 12. Rodrigo first shared the album title last week, sparking a wave of speculation and excitement across social media regarding the record's themes.

In a message to her fans, Rodrigo expressed her deep connection to the new material, stating that she is incredibly proud of the record and "can't wait for you to hear it." This upcoming project follows the massive commercial and critical success of her sophomore effort, GUTS, which cemented her place as a leading voice in modern pop.

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