No Doubt Surprises Coachella Fans With Not Just a Girl, But Olivia Rodrigo!

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No Doubt’s long awaited reunion set on Saturday night at the 2024 Coachella festival in Indio, California, delivered an extra surprise: an appearance by Olivia Rodrigo.

Lead vocalist Gwen Stefani and Rodrigo sang together, backed by band members Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont, and Adrian Young. Stefani welcomed Rodrigo to the stage, and the Guts Tour performer was wearing an “I ♥ ND” tank top in reference to the band.

Stefani was wearing a nostalgic ‘90s style two-piece in plaid, with glamorous makeup including blue eyeliner and silver gems adorning her forehead.

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Gwen Stefani, left, sings with Olivia Rodrigo during her Coachella reunion set with band No Doubt.John Shearer - Getty Images

“Hey Olivia Rodrigo, why do girls like me and you always want the bad boys,” Stefani asked Rodrigo, adding, “the damaged, the stupid, dumb boys!”

Together, they sang No Doubt’s hit “Bathwater.”

Rodrigo is a longtime No Doubt fan

Rodrigo hasn't been afraid to show her support for the iconic rock band.

In fact, Rodrigo recently wore another shirt during her first show on her Guts Tour that read “I’m Just a Girl,” in reference to one of No Doubt’s most popular songs. In 2022, she even performed a cover “I’m Just a Girl” during her Sour Tour.

In an interview with American Songwriter, Rodrigo called Stefani a “true artist.”

“Gwen’s ability to evolve and explore different styles of music, songwriting and aesthetic while still remaining true to herself is incredibly inspiring,” Rodrigo said. “To me, she’s a prime example of an artist who defies stereotypes and preconceived boundaries and just makes stuff that she thinks is cool. If that’s not a true artist, I don’t know what is.”

In another profile with Nylon, Rodrigo said she bought No Doubt’s 2000 album Return of Saturn when she was only 15, and it hugely influenced her.

“Gwen sang about being a woman moving about this world in detail that I had never before heard put to music,” said Rodrigo. “She unapologetically sings about things ranging from wanting to make out with someone to fantasizing about having a husband and kids. There’s so much heart in every word she says, and every song feels like it’s ripped from the diary of the coolest girl you know.”

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