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Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, California, drew 45,000 attendees to support women’s causes. The all-female lineup, inspired by Lilith Fair, featured legends like Stevie Nicks and Garbage alongside modern stars. Proceeds raised $10 million, matched by Melinda French Gates to reach $20 million for ten nonprofits.
Olivia Rodrigo's inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, California, raised $10 million for ten women-focused nonprofits. The event featured a non-overlapping lineup of artists including Chappell Roan and Stevie Nicks, with all proceeds going to causes like Planned Parenthood. A key differentiator was the festival's commitment to using female and gender-nonconforming photographers, addressing historical gender imbalances in media coverage.
Olivia Rodrigo’s inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival in Irvine, California, raised $10 million in net proceeds, which will be distributed to ten nonprofits supporting women and girls. The event featured a non-overlapping lineup of prominent female artists, including Chappell Roan, Garbage, and Stevie Nicks, with all ticket revenue directed to causes such as reproductive rights and domestic worker support. The festival, held on August 29, 2026, was modeled after the legacy of Lilith Fair and emphasized community over competition, with artists waiving fees to maximize charitable impact.
Ella Langley's 'Choosin’ Texas' is on track to spend 14 weeks atop the Billboard Hot 100, a feat that would tie her with Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for the longest female-led 14-week run; she already has three Top 10 Hot 100 hits and is leveraging her momentum to elevate other women in country music while touring this summer.
Pop star Olivia Rodrigo announced Daisy Chain Fields, a one-day, all-women lineup festival at Irvine’s Great Park on Aug. 29, featuring 14 performances across two stages from artists like Stevie Nicks, Garbage, Chappell Roan, Doechii, and Rodrigo; 100% of net proceeds go to charities supporting women and girls, with presale starting June 24.
Olivia Rodrigo’s Daisy Chain Fields Festival in Irvine will feature an all-women lineup performing for free, with 100% of net proceeds donated to charity; the bill includes Mitski, Bikini Kill, The Breeders, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Eli, Garbage and more, with Rodrigo headlining and guests like Stevie Nicks and Karen O; proceeds support a range of charities and Lilith Fair-inspired activism.
Olivia Rodrigo will headline Daisy Chain Fields, a one-day, female-led festival on Aug. 29 at Irvine’s Great Park, with acts including Chappell Roan, Doechii, Mitski, Garbage, and Stevie Nicks, plus special guests Karen O and Sarah McLachlan; net proceeds go to nonprofits supporting women and girls. The event will run on two stages (Great Park Live and a temporary Dandelion Stage), include nonprofit activations and installations, and offer off-site parking and shuttles with a dash-pass program for nearby residents. Presale starts June 24 at 10 a.m. via daisychainfields.com with a passcode by SMS or email.
Olivia Rodrigo announced Daisy Chain Fields, a one-day festival on August 29 at Great Park in Irvine with a cross-generational all-women lineup featuring Bikini Kill, Mitski, the Breeders, Garbage, Chappell Roan, and special guests Stevie Nicks, Sarah McLachlan, and Karen O. The event promotes joy, community, and social change, with 100% of net proceeds directed to nonprofits supporting women and girls; presale starts June 24.
Olivia Rodrigo announced Daisy Chain Fields, a new all-women charity music festival set for August 29 at Irvine’s Great Park, featuring Chappell Roan, Stevie Nicks, Mitski and more; net proceeds will support nonprofits including Baby2Baby, Planned Parenthood and the National Domestic Workers Alliance, with presale beginning June 24 and the event promoted by C3 and Live Nation.
Olivia Rodrigo announced Daisy Chain Fields, a Lilith Fair-inspired, all-female-fronted charity festival at Great Park in Irvine, CA on Aug 29, featuring Mitski, Bikini Kill, Doechii, and special guests like Stevie Nicks; net profits will support women's nonprofits such as Planned Parenthood and the Center for Reproductive Rights, with artists donating their performance profits; presale starts June 24.
Teyana Taylor ditched her pixie for long, waist-length curls at Billboard's Women In Music, pairing them with a cream Ashi Studio gown that featured 3D hair-inspired bodice details and hair-as-laces, and she carried the look through the night with a performance; she had previously worn a similar style at a Valentino book launch, while her mother Nikki Taylor joined in with long, brushed-out curls.
The Billboard Women in Music Awards 2026 in Los Angeles honored Teyana Taylor with the Visionary Award, Zara Larsson with the Breakthrough Award, and Tate McRae with the Hitmaker Award, with host Keke Palmer and other stars gracing the red carpet.
Ella Langley and Megan Moroney became the first two women in country to simultaneously top the all-genre Billboard 200 and Hot 100, highlighting a gender gap in country radio even as streaming and touring fuel major success. Both artists blend traditional country with pop sensibilities, collaborate with big-name stars, and rely on social media virality and fan-driven tours (Moroney’s nine-city, $9-ticket trek) to drive momentum, signaling a generational shift that defies gatekeepers despite slower radio uptake.
Madison Beer opens up about the pressures of fame, the release of her third album Locket which she co-wrote and co-produced, and her evolving view of social media; she addresses gender bias in credits for production, her desire for healthier boundaries, and a long-term plan that centers resilience and personal growth rather than chasing top-chart status.
Jeannie Seely, a trailblazing country singer known for her bold style and hits like 'Don’t Touch Me,' passed away at 85. She was a key figure in transforming women's roles in country music, breaking barriers as the first woman to host a segment on the Grand Ole Opry and advocating for female emancipation through her music. Her career spanned over five decades, and she was celebrated for her soulful vocals and pioneering spirit.