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Olivia Rodrigo Donates Over $2 Million in Ticket Sales to Charities Worldwide   Olivia Rodrigo has pledged extra than $2 million from her 2024 GUTS World Tour price tag income to charitable companies global through her Fund 4 Good initiative. The program helps grassroots nonprofits focused on training, reproductive rights, and preventing gender-primarily based violence. Beneficiaries encompass the National Network of Abortion Funds inside the U.S., Women’s Shelters Canada, and Women Against Violence Europe. In Asia, finances will help RELATED: Olivia Rodrigo to Headline 2025 BST Hyde Park in Biggest UK Show Yet in the Philippines, which promotes adolescent health and gender equity, and Wesnet, an Australian organisation fighting home violence, will obtain assist. Earlier this year, Rodrigo directed all proceeds from her Manila live performance to Jhpiego, investment young people fitness, reproductive rights, and gender fairness projects in the place. Looking in advance, Rodrigo will perform at several most important gala’s in 2025, along with Lollapalooza Chile, Lollapalooza Argentina, and Lollapalooza Paris. She is likewise set to headline the 2025 BST Hyde Park within the UK. Olivia Rodrigo 2025 Tour Dates: 03/21 — Santiago, CL @ Lollapalooza Chile 03/23 — Buenos Aires, AR @ Lollapalooza Argentina 03/28 — São Paulo, BR @ Lollapalooza Brasil 03/30 — Bogotá, CO @ Festival Estéreo Picnic 04/06 — Monterrey, MX @ Tecate Pa’l Norte 06/21 — Landgraaf, NL @ Pinkpop Festival 06/27 — London, GB @ British Summertime Hyde Park 07/04 — Roskilde, DK @ Roskilde Festival 07/06 — Werchter, BE @ Rock W

Dolly Parton has announced a call for nominations for a Broadway musical biopic Country music icon Dolly Parton has announced an open casting call for her upcoming Broadway musical, “Dolly: An Original Musical,” set to premiere in 2026. The project seeks singers of all ages to portray Parton in at various stages of his life Sharing the news on Instagram, Parton expressed excitement about the project. “I’m putting out a search for Dolly,” he said. “Whether you’re chasing your dreams from a small town or you have years of experience on stage, I want to give you the opportunity to help bring my story to Broadway and maybe even play me.” Describing the show as a celebration of her music, life and the people who have supported her, Parton emphasized the importance of capturing the spirit of her journey through talented artists Prospective artists must post a one-minute video of themselves singing their favorite Dolly Parton songs on social media using the hashtag #SearchForDolly. Accepted platforms include Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, X. Once posted, applicants have to fill the music application form online. Those under 18 must submit their audition video directly through the website. Entries close January 13, 2025 at midnight. Selected actors will be invited to audition for the selection of the show’s director. “Dolly: An Original Musical” will be directed by Bartlett Sher, with music and lyrics by Parton. Further details on the venue and casting updates have yet to be announced. The musical is expected to tell the story of Parton’s rise from humble beginnings in rural Tennessee to global music legend. It will play iconic songs from its extensive catalog, as well as new compositions created especially for the event. The fans