Pop music fans are eating well this week as Olivia Rodrigo and Harry Styles both delivered high-budget visuals within 48 hours of each other. Rodrigo’s release is a poignant cover of The Book of Love, featuring footage captured by children living in conflict zones including Gaza, Ukraine, Sudan, and Yemen. The project serves as a fundraiser for War Child, with all proceeds from the track supporting the charity’s efforts to protect and educate children affected by war.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, Harry Styles leaned into his cinematic side with the music video for American Girls. Moving away from his usual vintage aesthetics, Styles appears as a high-stakes action film star, complete with stunts and cinematic flair. The Hypebeast-praised video marks another chapter in Styles' transition from pop icon to versatile leading man, following his recent string of film roles.

Both videos quickly began trending on YouTube, racking up millions of views in their first day. While Rodrigo used her platform to highlight global humanitarian crises, Styles focused on a polished, blockbuster-style production. These two releases showcase the diverse ways top-tier artists are using the music video medium in 2026 to engage their massive global fanbases.