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How one influencer navigated the TikTok to IRL pipeline at this year’s Lollapalooza

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Watching Elizabeth Nichols’ Lollapalooza debut on the BMI stage Thursday, you could see her win over the crowd in real time. A smattering of diehard fans filmed videos while passionately singing along to her viral song, “I Got a New One.” But much of the crowd – waiting to see rising pop singer Bella Kay – was treated for the first time to Nichols’ short, cheeky songs about boys, religion and small-town gossip. And they were charmed. “I thought it was great,” said Gabrielle Seminaro, 23, of Hawthorn Woods. “She had a cute little vibe.” Annmarie Johnson and her 13-year-old daughter, Taylor, complimented Nichols’ humor and storytelling. “She’s like a young Taylor Swift,” said Johnson, 47, of Idaho. A crowd watches as singer Elizabeth Nichols makes her Lollapalooza debut at Grant Park, Thursday, July 30, 2026. “She’s like a young Taylor Swift,” said Annmarie Johnson, of Idaho. Manuel Martinez/WBEZ Nichols, 24, lives in Nashville; she’s one of several Lollapalooza performers who have gener

First report: How one influencer navigated the TikTok to IRL pipeline at this year’s Lollapalooza — suntimes.com, 11d