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Dad who cried watching young daughters at Olivia Rodrigo concert explains big viral moment

"This is unbelievable. Feel this moment."

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Dad gets emotional listening to the lyrics at an Olivia Rodrigo concert with his daughters.

Viral moments at concerts have become all the talk this year. But, unlike the unfortunate (alleged) "gotcha" clip at the Coldplay show, this new one is much more wholesome.

When Christian Lopez accompanied his two young daughters to see Olivia Rodrigo, who was part of this year's Lollapalooza fest in Chicago, he didn't expect to get swept up in his feels. It was so pure and beautiful to see a man genuinely moved by lyrics that have the potential to shape his children—and the Internet took notice.

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This is so sweet,his such a girldad😭🥹🩷 #girldad #oliviarodrigo #prettyisntpretty #foryou #concert CR@Lesvinsindy


Rodrigo's song, in this case, was "Pretty isn't Pretty," and it resonates with so many young girls and women as well. There's something about Lopez's face that seems to suggest that he is well aware that self-doubt can creep into a young girl's psyche and set up shop there for years.

Bought a bunch of makeup, tryna cover up my face
I started to skip lunch, stopped eating cake on birthdays
Bought a new prescription to try and stay calm
'Cause there's always something missing
There's always something in the mirror that I think looks wrong
When pretty isn't pretty enough, what do you do?
And everybody's keeping it up, so you think it's you
I could change up my body and change up my face
I could try every lipstick in every shade
But I'd always feel the same
'Cause pretty isn't pretty enough anyway
You can win the battle, but you'll never win the war
You fix the things you hated, and you'd still feel so insecure
And I try to ignore it, but it's everything I see
It's on the poster on the wall, it's in the shitty magazines
It's in my phone, it's in my head, it's in the boys I bring to bed
It's all around, it's all the time, I don't know why I even try

As the girls sing loudly along with the song, their emotions jump through the camera. Every word seems to be a gut punch from the commentary of societal-inflicted beauty standards. Visibly seeing Lopez relate to and understand this was a spark of hope for future generations.

In a Zoom interview with NBC Chicago, Lopez shares, "I wanted to say to all of you - you are so enough. This is unbelievable. Feel this moment. And they all felt like they weren't (enough.)"

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The internet has found its new favorite “girl dad.” Christian Lopez was standing in a crowd with his two daughters at Olivia Rodrigo's Lollapalooza performance in Chicago, when something unexpected happened during the song "Pretty Isn't Pretty" -- and it was all caught on camera. #oliviarodrigo #prettyisntpretty #lollapalooza #viralmoment #chicago


We hear a news reporter's voiceover who says, "A Dad who got emotional listening to Olivia Rodrigo's concert is explaining this viral moment." Another newscaster adds, "So Christian Lopez took his daughters to the opening night of Lollapalooza. And a TikTok captured his reaction as Rodrigo sang her hit song, Pretty isn't Pretty."

We cut back to Lopez explaining, "And then my 12-year-old is just screaming and I listen to the words. She talks about 'looking at the mirror and not feeling good. I became 12 again. I was 12. And then I was a dad. I had my daughters and I realized that the words were resonating with not only them - but with every single kid around me. And so when I was looking around, I'm looking at them, going 'Wow. Every single person here is just feeling this. We all felt it the same way. Like, even though I'm so much older than my daughters, we all felt it."

He adds, "I think that's why all these artists are amazing. Like Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo. Young female artists who are just writing and composing stuff that this generation gets and that I get, as well. And if I translated this song to my dad, who only speaks Spanish, he would get it too."

Olivia Rodrigo performs the song "Pretty isn't Pretty." www.youtube.com, Olivia Rodrigo

The viral TikTok has millions of likes already and thousands of comments. One top comment is from Olivia Rodrigo herself who just writes, "I'm crying."

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Taylor Swift visits patients at a children's hospital, and their reactions are everything

The hospital staff called it a day they’ll "never shake off."

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Yet another reason to love T-Swizzle.

When kids are going through a difficult health crisis, seeing their hero show up just to brighten their day can make a whole world of difference. They get a much needed boost of inspiration, joy, and maybe even a little bit of magic to brighten their day.

That's exactly what the kids got over at Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital in Hollywood, Florida after they were delightfully surprised by none other than T-Swizzle herself.

“You made this a day we’ll never shake off. Thank you, @taylorswift13 for bringing your support and kindness to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital,” the hospital’s official X account tweeted. “You turned hospital hallways into a place of joy, comfort, and connection.”

In a video posted online, we see a girl named Zoe drop her jaw in disbelief as Swift walks in and introduces herself (as if she needs any introduction).

“What the????” the young Swiftie says before promptly putting her head in her hands.

The “Blank Space” singer complimented Zoe on her cat eye nails, saying “Are you kidding me? That is beautiful!” before going in for a hug, taking a photo, and handing over a signed copy of her book. After that, Zoe literally swooned.

In a different video, a teen boy named Jamar exclaims “OH MY GOD!” and goes into a laughing fit upon his Swift sighting.

“This is the coolest room I’ve ever seen,” says Taylor, eying the hanging decorations.

“Can I scream?” Jamarr asks. Obviously, the answer was yes.

Swift even says hello to his twin sister over FaceTime, who is equally elated.

The visit, which certainly made the rounds online, was well-received, and Swift garnered a lot of praise and gratitude from viewers for her genuine kindness.

“Something like this can definitely speed up the healing faster. 1000% positive,” one person wrote.

Another added, “I'm not a swift fan but this made me tear up. Always use any power you have for good. This truly shined a light in these kids' lives. ”

Celebrity visits to children's hospitals have a long history—notable examples include baseball legends like Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig in the 1920s and Clayton Moore, aka The Lone Ranger , in the 1950s and 60s—and became more organized and widespread in the 1980s, with the establishment of organizations like Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

It’s worth noting that it's not just individual patients who benefit from celebrity visits. Their influence often draws attention to the needs of the hospital they are visiting, which can encourage donations for vital research, treatments, and support services. It’s truly an amazing way to use fame for good.

If you'd like to donate to the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital, click here.

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Third graders help surprise beloved music teacher with a proposal on the last day of school

She thought the cameras were rolling for a different reason.

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Danielle Sutherland poses with her fiancé Josh and her third grade class at Old Bonhomme Elementary School.

Summer break got off to a sweet start for music teacher Danielle Sutherland. The third grade teacher at Old Bonhomme Elementary School in St. Louis, Missouri got the surprise of a lifetime when her class helped her fiancé Josh propose to her on the last day of school.

He planned an elaborate proposal disguised as part of an end-of-year interview with the school district's Director of Communications, Kimberly G. McKenzie, M.A.

"Josh apparently reached out to my Principal about a month ago letting her know what he wanted to do. From there, it just took off!" Sutherland tells Upworthy. "My third grade teammates, ESL teacher, music teacher, and a few others all orchestrated a plan. Kimberly came on the last day of school to 'do an interview and photoshoot to include in the end of year communication about elementary choirs'."

Sutherland was told to dress up for the interview. "What a bummer!!" she quips. "I went to the 'interview' and we took pictures. Little did I know that my students were not just having a snack waiting for me to get back, but were instead being clued in on the big surprise."

After the interview, Sutherland walked back into her classroom where "Invisible String" by Taylor Swift was playing, and she saw Josh standing there. She immediately burst into tears.

"Josh brought his parents, my parents, my brothers, other family, close friends, and asked the students if they would help him pop the question!" she adds. "Needless to say, I was completely surprised (hearing) my students say 'Will you marry him?' Between shaking hands and lots of happy tears, I said YES!"

proposal, marriage proposal, engaged, engagement, surprise engagementDanielle Sutherland poses with her fiancé Josh and her third grade class at Old Bonhomme Elementary School.Courtesy of Ladue Schools Communications Department

The proposal went off without a hitch, and Sutherland was completely surprised. "As a little girl, I’ve dreamed about this day forever, and he somehow planned a proposal that was greater than I could have ever imagined," she says. "My students mean the world to me. They are truly my family for an entire year."

She credits Josh for planning the truly perfect proposal: "Josh knew what I wanted without me ever saying a word about it. He knows me more than I know myself," she adds. "He knew how important it was for me to include my students (my classroom family) in this massive life moment. My heart was overwhelmingly full."

danielle sutherland, josh, engagement, proposal, marriage proposalJosh proposes to Old Bonhomme Elementary School third grade teacher Danielle Sutherland.Courtesy of Ladue Schools Communications Department

Sutherland also shared more about the couple's love story, and how the two met. "Josh and I have been together for a little over a year. He moved from Cape Girardeau to St. Louis, and he works for the city of Brentwood. He is truly the most wonderful man I have ever met. He has made all of my wildest dreams a reality," she says. "I am a self-proclaimed 'professional bridesmaid' and have been in so many weddings of my friends. He made sure that I had the big romantic gesture that every woman deserves. I couldn’t be more excited to spend the rest of my life with him!"

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Taylor Swift's unreleased demo from when she was just 14 is the surprise gem of 2025

With only a 12-string acoustic guitar, Taylor croons with a slight country twang.

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Taylor Swift at a 2007 concert and in 2019

When Taylor Swift was only 14, she wasn't just dreaming of boys, cats, and cashmere cardigan sweaters. All perfectly reasonable things to dream about, by the way. She was writing songs. In fact, she wrote a whole demo of songs which she ultimately sent to record labels in 2003.

One such song was "Baby Blue," which became the second track on her demo. According to a Taylor Swift fan account called Songs by Taylor Swift (@songsbytaylor) on Instagram, Taylor wrote "Baby Blue" shortly after her family moved to Nashville. It wasn't until August of 2023 that music journalist Brian Mansfield finally leaked it, "giving fans a glimpse of Taylor Swift's early songwriting talent." With only a 12-string acoustic guitar, Taylor croons in a crisp Mezzo Soprano range, with a slight country twang over a pop vibe.

Now, the song is going viral again, and a whole new fanbase is both loving it and finding Easter eggs sprinkled into the lyrics, creating thematic through-lines so very typical of her songwriting. Such classic Swift themes include small towns, sweet young love, and, in this case, the color blue. But we'll come back to that.

The tune begins with the unmistakable sweetness of Taylor's voice singing, "Small town, big blue eyes, little blonde baby with stars in her eyes." The chyron over a teenage photo of Swift explains, "The story follows a blonde girl growing up in a small town with the color blue (her baby gown, bedroom sheets) symbolizing key moments in her life."

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She continues to sing about having "blue on the mind," but the description on the Insta-reel digs in further. "At 18, she falls in love with a guy named Hank, who takes her to prom. He gives her a blue corsage, and their young love blossoms. The color blue comes back with their newborn baby, nicknamed 'Baby Blue.'"

The chorus is where she really shines, singing in a higher register, "She was an archangel, sweet danger, living and loving and singing her song. Knew what she wanted, and knew what she loved, and she looooooved… Baby Blue."

The online comments from Swifties sparkle with excitement. One shares, "I'm hearing strong The Chicks influence here." Another demands a "Taylor's Version" (of course referring to Taylor rerecording her masters so that she could own her songs again). And another focuses on the color choice. "It's interesting that she used the color blue to symbolize Joe at later times in her life." (Joe refers to Joe Alwyn, an English actor that Taylor dated for over 6 years.)

On the r/TaylorSwift subreddit, someone inquires about the use of blue in her songs, even before this demo leaked, asking, "What does she mean? She uses blue a lot on the Lover album." (She was dating the aforementioned Joe while writing and recording the Lover album, so theories are colliding.) Someone else adds, "I just learned the other day that in filmmaking, blue symbolizes isolation. So maybe it’s another way of saying that Taylor likes that Joe isn’t aiming to get a lot of attention and was more isolated than other guys she’s dated."

Joe Alwyn, Taylor Swift, music, baby blue, Taylor Swift demoJoe Alwynen.m.wikipedia.org

In the same subreddit, but a different thread, someone else brings up the topic. A Redditor writes, "Taylor uses her own meaning of blue, so it's not necessarily just sadness but rather a longing love. She uses it more specifically in her songs about Joe; in her previous lyrics, it has traditional connotations of blue. It seems to symbolize this sort of emotional, difficult, heartbreaking love."

Seeing as how the theme goes back over 20 years, it's possible she simply likes the color blue. But it's Taylor Swift, and usually, every lyric and idea is meticulously crafted to symbolize a feeling or a longing or an A-list actor or a Kansas City Chief. We might never know exactly the meaning behind "Baby Blue," but either way, fans agree—the song sure bops.

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