Olivia Rodrigo Claims She's Raising Funds To Help Women. The Truth Is So Much Darker
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Olivia Rodrigo Claims She’s Raising Funds To Help Women. The Truth Is So Much Darker
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Natalie Sandoval Patriots Writer June 23, 2026 1:31 PM ET June 23, 2026 1:31 PM ET Natalie Sandoval Patriots Writer Font Size:Pop star Olivia Rodrigo announced a new music festival featuring an all-female lineup, “Daisy Chain Fields,” on Monday.
The one-day festival is slated for Aug. 29 in Irvine, California. Featured artists include: Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, Karen O, Mitski, Katseye, The Breeders, and Rodrigo herself.
Rodrigo wrote on Instagram that she has “had a dream of doing this festival for years” and is “so ecstatic its finally coming true!!”
Rodrigo continued, “100 percent of the net proceeds will go to charities dedicated to advancing and advocating for women and girls … i firmly believe that joy, community, and music can be the drivers of meaningful change and I’m hopeful this festival will be just that.” (RELATED: Olivia Rodrigo Says She Can Smell Stinky Fans Who Wear Diapers To Her Concerts)
The Daisy Chain Fields website lists its charitable nonprofit partners, which include Planned Parenthood, the Center for Reproductive Rights, and the National Institute for Reproductive Health (NIRH). The Center for Reproductive Rights defines “abortion care” as a “key part of women and girls’ fundamental human rights.” It’s darkly amusing to invoke “human rights” when discussing the termination of an infant’s life. NIRH says it is “fighting to pass laws in cities and states” to ensure women can get abortions.
Rodrigo’s fan base skews young. Redditors on the Rodrigo subreddit estimate she’s most popular among preteens, teens, and those in their early 20s, with a sprinkling of older fans (those over 30) in the mix. One concertgoer, writing for HOT 96.9 Boston, speculates the “average age of [Rodrigo’s] fan base is probably around 15[.]”
Olivia Rodrigo announces Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women festival inspired by Lilith Fair, the 1990s tour created by Sarah McLachlan.
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Rodrigo’s festival is also partnered with the National Women’s Law Center (NWLC), which encourages visitors to its website to “Support Abortion Access Legal Defense Fund.” That fund is dedicated to helping “people pay for certain legal expenses they are facing because they are Abortion Patients, Supporters, or Providers[.]”
Individuals who are on the hook for abortion-related legal expenses have obviously been accused of committing an abortion-related crime. One wonders exactly what sort of crimes were allegedly committed by the individuals benefiting from this fund. Consider the late Kermit Gosnell, an American abortionist convicted of running a “pill mill” and murdering three babies who had been born alive in his clinic. Gosnell reportedly killed the infants by severing their spines.
Would an abortionist like Gosnell be a good candidate for the NWLC’s fund? Gosnell indeed faced certain legal expenses because of his “involvement with abortion.”
Other bizarre festival sponsors include the Black Mamas Matter Alliance (BMMA), the “nation’s premier Black Maternal Health organization ensuring that all Black mamas have the rights, respect, and resources to thrive before, during, and after pregnancy.” BMMA claims its work is “grounded in human rights, reproductive justice, and birth justice frameworks.”
BMMA seems most focused on hosting conferences and producing infographics, based on a quick look around its website.
Then, there’s the Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health, which thanked Rodrigo in a press release: “We are grateful—nitsaa’go baa ahééh nisin, díidí —to be included in this powerful gathering and to stand alongside organizations advancing the well-being of women and girls[.]”
The Center for Indigenous Health is “dedicated to promoting Indigenous health equity” and foresees a future of “[t]hriving Indigenous communities worldwide.” (RELATED: ‘Sparkly Bra’ And ‘Little Shorts’: Olivia Rodrigo Tries Playing The Victim, Makes Everything So Much Worse)
Advancing abortion access and race-based initiatives is something of a theme for Rodrigo, who launched her Fund 4 Good in 2024. A portion of the proceeds from her world tour ticket sales went to the fund, which partnered with “local chapters of the National Network of Abortion Funds to ensure those most impacted by systemic racism, misogyny, and healthcare barriers can get the reproductive care they deserve.” Rodrigo also provided free morning-after pills and condoms to Missouri concertgoers in 2024. Recall, again, that Rodrigo’s fanbase is largely made up of of young women and girls.
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
