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Olivia Rodrigo album promotion: Iceland trip, LEGO hunt
Entities: Licorice Pizza · Olivia Rodrigo · The Lego Group · Daisy Chain Fields · Julia Goldin
Overview
Olivia Rodrigo’s third album, *You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love*, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 485,000 units and stayed atop the chart a second week. It also hit No. 1 in more than 15 countries and led Australia’s ARIA Singles Chart for three weeks. Critics praised its blend of upbeat pop and darker lyrics, highlighted Robert Smith’s guest spot, and gave it an overall “A” rating despite some uneven lyricism. The lead single “stupid song” showcased raw acoustic vulnerability. Rodrigo announced the Unraveled Tour for September 2026 and the all‑women Daisy Chain Fields festival in August, both linked to women‑empowerment causes. Epic Games released Fortnite skins, while LEGO launched a five‑piece Olivia Rodrigo collection on 1 August 2026. Merchandise was restocked at major retailers, and streaming milestones included the day‑long Spotify record for a female artist and the biggest first‑day debut on Amazon Music. Rodrigo disclosed that much of the album was written in London, inspired by Manchester’s rain, and that she is about 60 % deaf in her left ear.
On 20 July 2026 Rodrigo took a brief first‑class trip to Iceland as a promotional pause before rehearsals. In late July she and LEGO announced a worldwide LEGO Editions vinyl treasure hunt, featuring a 2.42‑metre brick “Concert Moon” pop‑up at Los Angeles’ Licorice Pizza store and 333 limited‑edition LEGO‑brick vinyl records hidden in independent record shops across the US, Canada, the UK and other markets. Clues are shared via social media under #AStoryInEveryPiece, and the campaign aligns with the upcoming Daisy Chain Fields festival.
Timeline
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1 day ago
[CULTURE] 11 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo launches worldwide LEGO vinyl treasure huntOlivia Rodrigo and LEGO unveil a five‑set collection and a global hunt for 333 brick‑built vinyl records hidden in record stores worldwide, announced at a Licorice Pizza pop‑up.
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9 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo travels to Iceland after chart‑topping album releaseOlivia Rodrigo flew first‑class from Portland to Iceland after her June 12 third‑album release, then returned to New York, preparing for her Unraveled fall tour and a new LEGO collaboration.
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13 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo's New Album Breaks Streaming RecordsOlivia Rodrigo's new album set 2026 Spotify and Amazon Music streaming records, topping daily streams for a female artist and achieving the year's biggest first‑day debut.
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16 days ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo Unveils Official Merchandise Ahead of Unraveled TourOlivia Rodrigo’s new album and upcoming Unraveled Tour spark a wave of official merch at major retailers, featuring T‑shirts, hoodies, hats and keychains.
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21 days ago
[POLITICS] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo donates concert proceeds to Planned Parenthood and promotes voter registrationOlivia Rodrigo will give concert proceeds to Planned Parenthood and run a voter‑registration sweepstakes linked to her all‑women festival, supporting women's charities ahead of the U.S. midterms.
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25 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo releases third album and new single “stupid song”Olivia Rodrigo, 23, drops her third album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” and the new alt‑pop single “stupid song,” highlighting her candid lyrical style.
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26 days ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo's new album dominates Australian charts and draws mixed reviewsOlivia Rodrigo’s third album tops Australian charts, charts in 15+ countries, and receives mixed critical reviews noting strong production but uneven lyrics.
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30 days ago
[CULTURE] 11 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo Launches First-Ever LEGO Collection with Five Themed SetsLEGO teams with Olivia Rodrigo for a five‑set collection—first musician to receive multiple LEGO sets—launching globally on 1 Aug 2026, with designs inspired by her albums and hidden Easter eggs.
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30 days ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesConcert fans push extremes, from diaper use to smart outfit guidesOlivia Rodrigo highlighted fans wearing diapers for front‑row seats, while style guides suggest lightweight layers, breathable fabrics and smart accessories for concert comfort and safety.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 6 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo's 'You Seem Pretty Sad' Holds Billboard 200 No.1 for Second WeekOlivia Rodrigo's third album 'You Seem Pretty Sad' stays No.1 on the Billboard 200 with 180,000 units in its second week, while critics label it her best work yet.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo's New Album Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 with Record Opening WeekOlivia Rodrigo's album *You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love* opened with 485,000 units, debuting at No. 1 on the Billboard 200—the biggest week for any solo artist in 2026 and making her the first to have
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo's New Album Logs 485,000 Units and All 13 Tracks Enter Top 30Olivia Rodrigo’s new album debuts with 485,000 units, all 13 tracks hit the Hot 100 top 30, and features a duet with Robert Smith.
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about 1 month ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 3 sourcesEpic Games pushes cross‑game item sharing, adds Olivia Rodrigo to FortniteEpic Games' Tim Sweeney promotes cross‑game item sharing while Fortnite adds Olivia Rodrigo‑themed skins.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 18 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo joins Fortnite with new skins and music for album launchOlivia Rodrigo’s album launch is tied to a Fortnite collab: she appears as an NPC, two outfits, emotes and three Jam Tracks are in the Item Shop until July 25, with free cosmetics for locating her.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesRobert Smith Marks First Solo Billboard Hot 100 Entry and Highlights Unique Live SetlistsRobert Smith earned his first solo Billboard Hot 100 spot at #17 with Olivia Rodrigo’s “You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So In Love,” while his recent concerts keep setlists fluid, featuring deep‑cut performances
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo's New Album Tops Billboard 200 and Launches Women‑Rights FestivalOlivia Rodrigo's album debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 485k units and record vinyl sales, while her Daisy Chain Fields festival aims to raise millions for women's rights.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo's New Album Debuts at No.1, All 13 Tracks Hit Billboard Hot 100 Top 30Olivia Rodrigo’s third album opens at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 485,000 units and sees all 13 tracks enter the Hot 100 top 30; it also tops Australia’s ARIA album chart.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo achieves record-breaking Billboard 200 sales in 2026Olivia Rodrigo’s album ‘You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love’ sold 485,000 units in its debut week, earning her a third Billboard 200 No. 1 and the strongest solo‑artist week of 2026.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo's New Album Tops Charts and Sparks Literary InspirationOlivia Rodrigo’s new album debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200 with a record opening week, while she credits several books for its lyrical inspiration.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesFans use diapers to lock front‑row spots at concertsConcert fans, from Olivia Rodrigo to Stray Kids shows, are using diapers to stay in front rows, reflecting a social‑media‑driven shift in concert culture.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo tops Italian album charts with new releaseOlivia Rodrigo’s new album hits #1 on Italy’s overall and physical album charts, the first international artist to do so in 2026, while her single tops Spotify globally.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 11 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo's new album shatters UK sales record and tops global chartsOlivia Rodrigo’s new album tops UK charts with 103k sales, becomes the youngest artist to sell 100k+ in a week, and is projected for a 470k‑unit US debut, while Bebe Rexha urges no competition among women.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo collaborates with Robert Smith on new album trackOlivia Rodrigo teams up with The Cure’s Robert Smith for a duet on her new album, stemming from joint festival performances.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo's new album praised as best yet amid fan diaper controversy at concertsOlivia Rodrigo's new album receives strong reviews while she exposes fans wearing adult diapers at concerts to keep front‑row spots, sparking online debate.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 5 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo's New Album Shatters Streaming RecordsOlivia Rodrigo’s third album broke streaming records, topping Billboard and Spotify charts worldwide and earning critical praise for its evolved sound and themes.
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about 1 month ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo's New Album Breaks Global Streaming RecordsOlivia Rodrigo's album *You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love* (12 June 2026) set streaming records on Spotify and Amazon Music, while she revealed a partial hearing loss.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo releases third album “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love”Olivia Rodrigo’s third album, you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love, launches with chart‑topping singles, a Robert Smith duet and a global tour that has already sold over a million tickets.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo launches new album and Instagram’s Olivia fontOlivia Rodrigo’s new album drops on 12 June 2026, prompting Instagram to add an “Olivia” font and themed story features; the story also recalls her past credit dispute with Taylor Swift.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo releases new album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in LoveOlivia Rodrigo dropped her third album You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, featuring the “Stupid Song” video filmed in Central Park and a German Späti.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo releases third album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love”Olivia Rodrigo’s third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love, drops Friday. Produced with Dan Nigro, it features 80s‑style synths, mature lyrics on love’s complexities, and a guest spot by Robert SM
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo releases third studio album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love”Olivia Rodrigo’s third album, *You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love*, drops on 12 June 2026, featuring the track “Stupid Song” and praised for mature songwriting and expanded production.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo releases third studio album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In LoveOlivia Rodrigo’s third album, *You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So In Love*, dropped June 12, featuring tracks like “honeybee,” a Robert Smith collaboration, and themes of love’s turmoil.
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about 2 months ago
[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesFortnite to Add Olivia Rodrigo Skin in Upcoming Festival UpdateFortnite is expected to launch an Olivia Rodrigo skin and related cosmetics with the next Festival season, likely around July 29, after a map teaser hinted at the collaboration.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo launches “purple” era with new albumOlivia Rodrigo released her new album on June 12, 2026, centering on a “purple” visual brand that includes a guest spot by Robert Smith and has boosted streaming and fan sentiment.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo Releases New Album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love”Olivia Rodrigo released her third album “You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love” on 12 June 2026, featuring chart‑topping singles, a duet with Robert Smith, and a global tour that has already sold over a mil
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo releases third album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in LoveOlivia Rodrigo's third album, 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love', drops with synth‑pop tracks like 'Drop Dead' and 'Stupid Song', showcasing her evolving style.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 3 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo Releases New Album and Debuts Fortnite SkinOlivia Rodrigo dropped her new album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love' on June 12 and announced a playable Fortnite skin, sparking talk of a virtual concert.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo’s New Album Maps Love’s Impact on JudgmentOlivia Rodrigo’s new double‑sided album, “Girl So in Love” and “You Seem Pretty Sad,” contrasts upbeat early‑romance tracks with later melancholy, mapping love’s effect on judgment.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 16 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo’s New Album Shatters Streaming RecordsOlivia Rodrigo’s third album drops 12 June 2026, racking 82.6 M Spotify streams in 24 h, breaking female‑artist day‑record and topping the Spotify Top Artists chart.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo drops sophomore album exploring love after breakupOlivia Rodrigo, 23, released her sophomore album *you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love*, re‑worked after a breakup and featuring softer 80s‑pop influences over her earlier pop‑punk style.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo Announces New Album Celebration, Says She’ll Get DrunkOlivia Rodrigo, 23, will celebrate her new album release by drinking heavily on Jimmy Kimmel’s show, mentions Robert Smith’s guest appearance, a painful album‑cover shoot, and family trips to Barcelona’s Primav
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo releases new album with Robert Smith duetOlivia Rodrigo released her new album *You Look Pretty Sad for a Girl in Love* on 12 June, featuring a duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith and reflecting her recent breakup.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 11 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo releases third album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in LoveOlivia Rodrigo released her third album, You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love, on 12 June 2026, promoted with a Jimmy Kimmel Live performance, new videos, fan events, and Target exclusive merchandise.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo Faces Backlash Over Stage Outfits at Barcelona FestivalOlivia Rodrigo's micro‑shorts and fishnet outfit at Barcelona's Primavera Sound sparked criticism; she defended her choice on a New York Times interview, calling the backlash a symptom of sexualized fashion.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo Teams Up with The Cure’s Robert Smith for New SongOlivia Rodrigo announced a collaboration with The Cure frontman Robert Smith on the song “What’s Wrong With Me,” debuting at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound and set for release on June 12 as part of her upcoming LP
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo and Robert Smith debut duet at Spain's Primavera Sound festivalOlivia Rodrigo performed a surprise duet with The Cure’s Robert Smith at Spain’s Primavera Sound, debuting “What’s Wrong With Me” from her upcoming album.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo makes surprise appearance at Barcelona's Primavera Sound festivalOlivia Rodrigo surprised fans with a brief set at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound, debuting new songs ahead of her upcoming album and performing for an audience of 71,000.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 28 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo Debuts Duet with Robert Smith at Primavera SoundOlivia Rodrigo surprised Primavera Sound with a debut duet with Robert Smith on “What’s Wrong With Me,” her first collaboration, ahead of her album release June 12 2026.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo debuts hot‑pants and Dr. Martens look at Barcelona festivalOlivia Rodrigo swapped babydoll dresses for hot‑pants, fishnets and Dr. Martens boots while performing at Barcelona’s Primavera Sound 2026, linking her look to streetwear and historic fashion cues.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo shares breakup advice, says past split with Joshua Bassett was toughestOlivia Rodrigo advises that breakups can be growth opportunities, noting her 17‑year‑old split with Joshua Bassett was the hardest.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 9 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo's new album explores her first adult relationshipOlivia Rodrigo’s new album, inspired by her first adult relationship with Louis Partridge, explores love and breakup lessons, with the artist saying heartbreak eases with age.
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about 2 months ago
[CULTURE] 2 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo Announces Dual‑Themed Third Album 'You Seem Pretty Sad For a Girl So In LoveOlivia Rodrigo’s third album, due June 12 2026, splits 13 tracks into happy and sad love themes, featuring singles “Drop Dead” and “The Cure.”
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2 months ago
[CULTURE] 18 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo Announces Third Album and Dismisses Taylor Swift Feud RumorsOlivia Rodrigo reveals her June 12, 2026 album You Seem Pretty Sad For A Girl So In Love, describes its two‑section tracklist and tour, and dismisses old Taylor Swift feud rumors.
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2 months ago
[CULTURE] 30 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo Announces Tracklist for Upcoming Album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in LoveOlivia Rodrigo unveiled the tracklist for her June‑12 album 'You Seem Pretty Sad for a Girl So in Love,' featuring singles 'Drop Dead' and 'The Cure' and announcing a 65‑date world tour.
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3 months ago
[CULTURE] 8 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo adds 16 dates, expanding Unraveled Tour to 81 shows in North America and EuropeOlivia Rodrigo expands her Unraveled Tour with 16 new dates, bringing the run to 81 shows across North America and Europe.
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3 months ago
[CULTURE] 7 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo to host and perform on SNL; Jack White leaves dressing-room messageOlivia Rodrigo will host and perform on SNL on May 2, 2026; Jack White left her a message in her dressing room.
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3 months ago
[CULTURE] 4 sourcesOlivia Rodrigo Announces 65-Show World Tour for New Album Across North America and EuropeOlivia Rodrigo announces a 65-date world tour for her new album, with North American and European stops and Barcelona 2027 pre-sale.
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