Olivia Newton-John: podcast appearances and interviews

Dame Olivia Newton-John was a British and Australian singer, songwriter, and actress. She sold over 100 million records and is considered one of the best-selling music artists of all time, as well as the highest-selling female Australian recording artist. Newton-John gained fame for her role in the 1978 musical film Grease, which was the highest-grossing musical film at the time and featured a soundtrack that remains one of the world's best-selling albums. The soundtrack includes major hits such as You're the One That I Want and Summer Nights, as well as her solo song Hopelessly Devoted to You. Her solo recordings include Grammy-winning I Honestly Love You and the Billboard chart-topping Physical. Her other notable singles include If Not for You, Banks of the Ohio, Let Me Be There, and Have You Never Been Mellow. Newton-John's accolades encompass four Grammy Awards, a Daytime Emmy Award, nine Billboard Music Awards, six American Music Awards, and her induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame. She received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and achieved fifteen top-ten singles, with five reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and two number-one albums on the Billboard 200. Her music certifications include multiple Gold and Platinum records by the Recording Industry Association of America. She was appointed Officer of the Order of Australia in 2006 and Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2020. Newton-John was also known for her advocacy work in breast cancer research, having been diagnosed with breast cancer three times. She established the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre in Melbourne. Additionally, she supported environmental and animal rights causes.