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‘Christmas Wrapping’ songwriter praises Olivia Rodrigo’s “homage” festive single and Robbie Williams wades in on comparisons

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The songwriter for ‘Christmas Wrapping’ has praised Olivia Rodrigo for making a “homage” to the song on her new festive single, while Robbie Williams has spoken about the comparisons to one of his…

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