Olivia Rodrigo Blocked From A New No. 1 — By Another Singer Named Olivia

BusinessHollywood & EntertainmentOlivia Rodrigo Blocked From A New No. 1 — By Another Singer Named OliviaByHugh McIntyre,Senior Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Hugh McIntyre covers music, with a focus on the global charts.Follow AuthorJun 03, 2026, 10:38am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Olivia Rodrigo's new track "The Cure," the second single from her upcoming album, misses out on debuting at No. 1 on the U.K.'s songs tally by one space. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 05: Olivia Rodrigo performs onstage during the Olivia Rodrigo Sold-Out GUTS World Tour at Madison Square Garden on April 05, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation)Getty Images for Live NationIn the United Kingdom, the first single from all three of Olivia Rodrigo's albums have hit No. 1 on the Official Singles chart. Anticipation for new music from the pop-rock superstar is always so high that when that first taste of an upcoming collection finally arrives, it typically launches at the summit. Her first album managed back-to-back leaders, and the project she will release in less than two weeks, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, almost managed the same feat – but as of this week, it narrowly misses out on repeating that feat.Olivia Rodrigo Debuts "The Cure" – but Not at No. 1Rodrigo recently pushed "The Cure" as the second single from You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love. The track arrived in mid-May, and it debuts on half a dozen charts in the U.K. this week. "The Cure" opens in second place on the Official Singles tally, the list of the most popular songs of any style throughout the nation.Olivia Rodrigo Falls Behind Another OliviaOnce again, the Official Singles chart, the most competitive songs tally in the U.K., is led by "Rein Me In," a duet betw...