Pop star Olivia Rodrigo has released the music video for her new single "Drop Dead," filmed on location at the Palace of Versailles. Directed by Petra Collins, the production marks the first time a music video has been granted permission to film inside the palace's royal apartments, including the Queen's Bedroom and the Grand Couvert Antechamber. The video features Rodrigo performing alongside historic masterpieces, such as Pierre Mignard’s 17th-century tapestry "Apollo and the Muses on Mount Parnassus."
This collaboration reflects a strategic effort by Versailles administration to engage younger global audiences by positioning the historic site as a contemporary cultural destination. By following in the footsteps of Sofia Coppola’s 2006 film, the project bridges the gap between Rococo art history and modern pop aesthetics. The inclusion of specific galleries and artworks highlights the palace's ongoing relevance as a site of artistic inspiration and institutional soft power.