Olivia Rodrigo and Zack Bia.Photo:Theo Wargo/Getty ; Cindy Ord/Getty
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Olivia RodrigoandZack Bia’s relationship was short-lived.
In August 2022, the pair had reportedly gone their separate ways, and they haven’t been spotted out together since.
This wasn’t the first high-profile romance for Bia, who previously dated singerMadison Beeron and off for a yearbefore splitting in 2019. He was laterlinked toOuter Banksstar Madelyn Clinein December 2021. As for Rodrigo, she dated producer Adam Faze during the summer of 2021. Reports confirmed that the couple were“over”in February 2022 — the same month she was first linked to Bia.
From when they first connected to why they went their separate ways, here’s everything to know about Olivia Rodrigo and Zack Bia’s relationship.
January 2022: Olivia Rodrigo and Zack Bia are spotted at several of the same parties
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February 13, 2022: Olivia Rodrigo and Zack Bia spend the Super Bowl together
The Grammy winner and Bia were spotted spending time together over Super Bowl weekend in February 2022. A source later told PEOPLE that the event marked the beginning of Rodrigro and Bia’s romantic relationship.
“They’ve beendating since the Super Bowl,” an insider confirmed in June.
February 17, 2022: Olivia Rodrigo and Adam Faze’s breakup is confirmed
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Soon after she first sparked romance rumors with Bia, news broke that Rodrigo and Faze hadbroken up earlier in the year, after dating for 7 months. “They’ve been over for a bit now," a source told PEOPLE in February.
For Bia’s part, he had most recently been linked to Cline at the time, though he later denied the two were ever serious while appearing on theBFFs With Dave Portnoy and Josh Richardspodcast.
“It is one of those things where we really enjoy hanging out and enjoy going to dinner. But we never officially started dating and probably will never officially stop because we are just hanging out,” he said of his rumored relationship with the actress.
February 21, 2022: Zack Bia attends Olivia Rodrigo’s birthday party
April 2022: Olivia Rodrigo heads out on herSourWorld Tour
Soon after sparks began to fly between the pair,Rodrigo set out on herSourWorld Tour,which took her around the U.S. and Europe until early July.
Before the tour began, theHigh School Musical: The Musical: The Seriesalum told PEOPLEshe was “stoked” to perform livewith her fans.
“I’ve been in rehearsals like every day. It’s so much fun. I am just so excited to get on the road,” she said. “It’s been kind of a weird experience, putting out my music in peak COVID where everyone’s so isolated from each other.”
April 25, 2022: Olivia Rodrigo and Zack Bia are seen out and about in New York City
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Speculation about the pair’s romance began to swirl once again when the Grammy winner and theField Trip Recordingslabel owner werespotted out in N.Y.C. togetherjust ahead of her two sold-out shows.
April 26, 2022: Olivia Rodrigo is again spotted out with Zack Bia in N.Y.C.
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The following night, the duo were seen together once again. Rodrigo was in N.Y.C. to play two shows at Radio City Music Hall, and linked up with Bia after the first show for a night on the town together. The pair were seen together at Zero Bond, a private social club in N.Y.C.’s Noho neighborhood.
For the occasion, the “Good 4 U” singer wore a sheer black dress with embroidered flowers on it and punky pink fingerless gloves, as well as platform loafers. Bia went a bit more incognito, pairing camouflage pants with vibrant orange shoes while hiding his face from photographers in a zipped-up black hoodie.
June 21, 2022: A source confirms to PEOPLE that Olivia Rodrigo and Zack Bia are dating
After months of speculation, a sourceconfirmed the pair’s romance to PEOPLE, noting that things had been official for months.
“They’ve been dating since the Super Bowl,” a source told PEOPLE in June 2022. “They really like each other,” they added.
August 2022: Olivia Rodrigo and Zack Bia reportedly go their separate ways
The two rarely made public appearances together in the months after news of their romance was confirmed, as both were traveling frequently for work. By August, their relationship had reportedly fizzled out amid their busy schedules.
June 30, 2023: Olivia Rodrigo releases “Vampire” and fans suspect it’s about Zack Bia
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As soon as Rodrigo released the first single off her upcoming albumGuts, fans were quick to speculate that the damninglyrics pointed to exes Faze or Bia— but an insider was quick to clear up the rumors.
“The song isn’t about Adam Faze,” the insider told PEOPLE. “Vampire” features lyrics that reference an age difference and a months-long relationship, something she shared with both exes, which further fueled the rumor mill.
“How do you lie without flinching? / Oh, what a mesmerizing, paralyzing, f—ed up little thrill / Can’t figure out just how you do it and God knows I never will / Went for me and not her / ‘Cause girls your age know better,” Rodrigo sings on the track.
August 2023: Olivia Rodrigo says she dated people she “shouldn’t have” followingSoursuccess
During aninterview withThe New York Times, the singer discussed her songwriting process forGuts, sharing how her past romantic relationships have informed her new music.
“I had such a desire to live and experience things and make mistakes and grow afterSourcame out, I kind of felt this pressure to be this girl that I thought everyone expected me to be,” she explained. “And I think because of that pressure, maybe I did things that maybe I shouldn’t have —dated people that I shouldn’t have.”
September 18, 2023: Zack Bia says Olivia Rodrigo’s song “Vampire” isn’t about him
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While chatting withGQ, Bia addressed the speculation that Rodrigo’s heartbreak song “Vampire” was written about him.
“I don’t think it’s really about me. I think the internet just ran with it,” he said. “Look, I’m in the industry, so I know how a song gets made. We hung out. We’re both busy, and we ended up not furthering our relationship. There was never any drama, you know?”
source: people.com
