IT’S unlikely to be a Merry Christmas for Olivia Rodrigo.
I can reveal the Drivers License singer has split from actor Louis Partridge.
They had been dating since 2023 but called it quits a few weeks ago.
Despite putting on a brave face in photos, I’m told Olivia broke down in tears at Lily Allen’s star-studded sexy Santa party at strip club Stringfellows in London.
A source said: “They made such a lovely couple so people who know them were shocked when they heard.
“It’s not been the easiest few weeks for them and they decided it’s better to be apart for now.
“Olivia was at Lily’s party and emotional when she was talking about it. Her friends have rallied around her but it’s just been pretty rough. It’s really sad right now.”
Speaking in September while promoting his new role in Netflix series House of Guinness, Brit star Louis said he thought he and Olivia were “very happy” together.
He added he had zero issue sometimes being in her shadow.
On being “Mr Olivia Rodrigo!” to many people, he told Variety: “I can handle that.”
The split comes after a huge year for Olivia, which saw her headline Glastonbury and British Summer Time in London.
The split will no doubt form the backbone of Olivia’s next album — her first since 2023’s Guts.
On that album’s lead single Vampire, Oliva let rip at a toxic and mentally draining ex.
We’d go as far as to say Olivia is second to only Taylor Swift when it comes to break-up tracks.
Olivia’s first No1 single Drivers License, released in 2021, is all about struggling after a break-up.
Previously, she has said: “Sometimes being in love with a person who doesn’t love you the same way can feel kind of degrading.”
We hope, for Louis’ sake, that the break-up wasn’t because of his wrongdoing.
MOTLEY DISH DIRT
THEY are one of the most debauched rock bands of all time thanks to decades of wild partying with metal stars like Ozzy Osbourne.
Now Motley Crue are going to finally tell their stories on camera in a “warts and all” documentary, which tackles the debauchery, fights and drug addictions.
The LA band’s guitarist Nikki Sixx has revealed the series will be based on their group’s 2001 memoir, The Dirt, and will see him, Tommy Lee, and Vince Neil talking on screen about their journey to bonafide rock gods.
Speaking at the Jackson Hole International Film Festival, in collaboration with Hamptons International Film Festival, for new movie, If These Walls Could Rock, about LA’s iconic Sunset Marquis hotel, Nikki said: “The documentary is about Motley Crue.
“It’s an interesting look at our career and people are going to discover a lot about us and the music and the lyrics.
“Storytelling is really important to me.
“You’re going to hear from the band individually and collectively as we had quite the life. It’s warts and all.”
I feel sorry for the lawyer who has to sign off on these episodes.
RICHES FOR RICH
BABY Reindeer creator Richard Gadd should sleigh it with the fancy gifts this Christmas – as he’s a multi-millionaire.
The actor and comic, who also starred in the Netflix series inspired by his own life, earned over £1.6million last year.
And documents lodged with Companies House for his firm RRSG Ltd show he has now amassed assets of £2.5million.
It’s a turnaround for the star, who spent years scraping by on the stand-up circuit, before hitting the jackpot with his hit show in 2024 about a woman he claimed stalked him.
To put it in perspective, in 2019, the firm had assets of just £1,789, so he’s done pretty well for himself.
Baby Reindeer won six Emmys and two Golden Globes and Richard will be hoping to repeat that success with his next project in 2026.
He will star in a six-episode drama set in Glasgow called Half Man, to air on the BBC.
If that’s half as successful as Baby Reindeer, then he’s on to a winner.
HATS off to Zara Larsson for putting on a cracker of a Christmas show in Florida.
The Swedish pop beauty was surrounded by dancers in Santa headgear as she belted out the hits at iHeartRadio Y100’s Jingle Ball in Miami.
And she appeared to have been doing a bit of festive unwrapping, wearing a barely-there outfit comprising a sheer crop top and tiny hotpants.
Zara even gave her own nod to the Big Man by adding a pair of white faux fur ankle warmers over her heeled boots.
The Lush Life singer has enjoyed something of a revival in 2025.
In 2016/2017, she was constantly releasing hits, including her huge chart-topping collaboration with Clean Bandit, Symphony.
However, she struggled to maintain momentum.
Now, thanks to the release of her fourth album, Midnight Sun, and a sold-out tour, she’s finally got her spark back.
We look forward to seeing what 2026 brings.
WHAM! may have missed out on this year’s festive No1 but Last Christmas is on track to become the final UK No1 of 2025.
Kylie’s Xmas has slipped to No2 in the chart update.
Elton John classic Step Into Christmas is on course to rise three spots to No6.
And Shakin’ Stevens’ Merry Christmas Everyone rises to No4.
Meanwhile, Gwen Stefani’s Shake The Snowglobe could break the Top 10 for the first time since it was released in 2017.
The track has risen 50 places to No10 in the midweek update.
FAN LOVE HELPING LOLA HEAL
LOLA YOUNG has reassured fans that she’s on the mend after dramatically putting her music career on hold.
The Messy singer – whose tour was axed after she collapsed on stage in New York in September following the release of her new album – hinted she’ll be back in 2026.
She wrote on Instagram: “I wanted to express gratitude to everyone who has given me time and space to . . . get my head in a better place.
“I’ve felt so much love and support from you all.
“I am hoping to gradually get back to performing and pursuing my dreams. Happy holidays to you all and can’t wait to see you in 2026.”
Take as much time as you need, Lola. The industry can be brutal.
ARIANA GRANDE has a wickedly good time mocking fellow chart-topper Katy Perry.
The We Can’t Be Friends singer wore a space suit and planet earrings as she mimed to Katy’s hit Firework during a skit on US TV show SNL.
She also donned a short wig to transform into Kevin from Christmas classic Home Alone, taking her worlds away from her portrayal of good witch Glinda in Wicked with Cynthia Erivo.
Back in April, Katy was part of the all-female Blue Origin voyage to space funded by Amazon boss Jeff Bezos.
The trip was widely mocked around the globe for being out of touch, as was Katy’s decision to sing to her fellow passengers on their way back to Earth.
Previously talking about the trip, Ariana said: “No, I wouldn’t sing in space.
“I wouldn’t do that trip, personally. I do love space, but I am staying right here for now.
“I think it makes sense. I’ll look from my yard or from a plane.”
Sounds to us like Hollywood speak for, “What the hell was she doing?”.
The week in bizness
TODAY: Stone Roses legend Gary ‘Mani’ Mounfield ill be laid to rest in a service at Manchester Cathedral, which is expected to be attended by stars including Liam and Noel Gallagher.
THURSDAY: Loads of telly specials will dominate Christmas Day, with one-offs of Gladiators, Strictly Come Dancing, Call The Midwife, Amandaland and Mrs Brown’s Boys, as well as The King’s Speech.
FRIDAY: Get down to the cinema, as Marty Supreme, The Housemaid and The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants films hit screens, with three more episodes of Stranger Things also launching on Netflix.
SATURDAY: Adam Peaty and Holly Ramsay will tie the knot in a ceremony in Bath, attended by her chef dad Gordon and pals Victoria and David Beckham, but not Olympian Adam’s mum Caroline after a major rift.
