Olivia Rodrigo on why she will not watch The Idol: I don't have the desire to...

Olivia Rodrigo is currently gearing up for the release of her second studio album, Guts. The 20-year-old popstar, amid promotions for the same, shared her opinion on the recently cancelled controversial HBO series The Idol. Rodrigo also ended up sharing a candid take on the topic of women empowerment in context of women-led content.

3 things you need to know

• Olivia Rodrigo's second studio album, titled Guts, will be available for streaming starting September 8.
• Lead single from Guts, Vampire, released earlier in June of this year, debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. 
• The Lily-Rose Depp and The Weeknd starrer, The Idol, was recently cancelled after running for just one season. 

Olivia Rodrigo on why she will not watch The Idol

Olivia Rodrigo, in a recent interview with The Guardian, shared her take on women-centric content. When asked about The Idol, in lieu of its recent cancellation, Rodrigo revealed how not only has she not watched the show yet, but has no plans to do so in the future too. Not just this, the singer-songwriter also made a passing comparison of the show with feature film Barbie.

 

 

 

 

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Barbie was presented by Rodrigo as an example of a women-centric storyline which did not resort to sexualisation of the lead as a means to display women empowerment - something that The Idol has received heavy criticism for. Rodrigo said, "Oh no. I don’t have the desire to. I remember walking out of 'Barbie' and being like, 'Wow, it’s so long since I’ve seen a movie that is female-centred in a way that isn’t sexual or about her pain or her being traumatised."

Olivia Rodrigo says Guts was a tough album for her to write

Opening up on what the lineup of songs in Guts, her second studio album, stands for, Rodrigo revealed that the writing process for the same was a long drawn out one. The same interview saw her reveal that she struggled to maintain a balance between making the songs deeply personal while also making it relatable for her fans and other listeners, something that her debut album, Sour, had achieved.