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Zara Larsson US chart surge expands to charity and fashion

Overview

In June 2026, Zara Larsson achieved a historic milestone on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart, reaching No. 1 with “Midnight Sun” and then replacing herself at the top the following week with “Stateside” featuring PinkPantheress. This marked the first instance of an artist securing consecutive number-one singles on the chart since its inception in 1992. Her chart presence was further bolstered by the Tyla collaboration “She Did It Again” and a resurgence of her 2016 hit “Lush Life”.

Following this success, Larsson signed a new contract with RCA Records in early July, ending a decade-long tenure with Epic Records. Her momentum continued with the release of the remix album “Midnight Sun: Girls Trip” and her recognition as Billboard’s Women in Music Breakthrough for 2026.

Amidst her musical rise, Larsson faced scrutiny regarding her visibility; the PR agency Chaotic Good suggested that fabricated social-media accounts might be inflating her popularity.

Larsson has also expanded into fashion and philanthropy. On July 21, she launched a limited-time charity shop on Depop, selling curated wardrobe items and up-cycled goods to benefit charity. Following her “Midnight Sun” tour performances at Lollapalooza Berlin and a major U.S. concert at Lollapalooza Chicago, she transitioned focus toward fashion, recently promoting a co-designed swimwear collection.

Entities

Lollapalooza · Zara Larsson

Timeline

  1. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Zara Larsson highlights musical hits and new fashion ventures

    Swedish pop star Zara Larsson celebrates the enduring success of her hit ‘Lush Life’ and her recent major performance at Lollapalooza, where she also promoted her own swimwear collection.

  2. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Zara Larsson launches charity Depop shop ahead of Lollapalooza Berlin show

    Zara Larsson opened a charity Depop shop on July 21 and performed in a futuristic outfit at Lollapalooza Berlin, part of her Midnight Sun tour.

  3. about 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Zara Larsson Promoted in Finnish Pop Crossword Magazine as PR Stunt Claims Surface

    Zara Larsson appeared in a Finnish Pop‑Ristikot crossword promotion in Helsinki, while a Swedish PR firm claims her rise may be driven by fake social‑media accounts.

  4. 2 months ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Swedish pop star Zara Larsson joins RCA Records

    Swedish pop star Zara Larsson has left Epic after a decade and signed a new deal with Sony’s RCA Records, after recent chart success and a Billboard Women in Music award.

  5. 3 months ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Zara Larsson tops Billboard Pop Airplay chart with 'Midnight Sun' replacing herself

    Zara Larsson's 'Midnight Sun' climbs to #1 on Billboard Pop Airplay, replacing her own prior #1, a first‑time chart record.

Sources

billboard.com · informedhealth.org · klangi.fi · la-galerie-du-spectacle.fr · muzotakt.pl · noteverticali.it · promiflash.de · svtplay.se · variety.com · wkmx.com