Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ shatters records with 4 million first-week sales

That’s show business for you! Taylor Swift has made music history once again, as her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” sold 4.002 million equivalent album units — combining pure sales and streaming — in its first week in the United States, according to Luminate, the music industry’s data and analytics company that has tracked sales since 1991.
14 October 2025, 04:06 AM

Taylor Swift drops eight new acoustic tracks from ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Taylor Swift has announced eight new acoustic tracks from her latest studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”, released on October 3. The original album featured 12 songs, including “Opalite”, “Wood”, “Elizabeth Taylor”, and “Actually Romantic”.
6 October 2025, 05:59 AM

When loyalty becomes a shield: Taylor Swift and the cult of approval

Is Taylor Swift incapable of making a bad album? Well, The Rolling Stones certainly thinks so. The last two albums they gave a 4.5 rating to “Evermore” and “Folklore” and every single album that followed afterwards got a perfect score of 5 out of 5.
5 October 2025, 11:35 AM

‘Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl’ set for limited three-day theatrical run

Taylor Swift is turning her latest album launch into a cinematic event. To celebrate the release of her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”, the pop superstar has announced a three-day theatre experience titled “Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl”.
20 September 2025, 07:22 AM

Meta used Taylor Swift, other celebs’ likenesses for flirty AI, Reuters finds

A Reuters investigation has found that Meta created dozens of flirty social-media chatbots using the names and likenesses of celebrities like Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, and Selena Gomez without their consent.
31 August 2025, 08:31 AM

Taylor Swift crowned Billboard’s top artist of the 21st century

The top 10 list also includes Drake, Rihanna, Post Malone, Eminem, The Weeknd, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Bruno Mars, and Usher. Only Eminem, Usher, and Beyoncé debuted before 2000, highlighting the dominance of newer artists in this century.
31 August 2025, 06:54 AM

'Swiftie' Swiatek swats Arango, sets new record

Avowed Taylor Swift super-fan Iga Swiatek romped through her US Open first-round assignment on Tuesday before offering congratulations to the pop star following her engagement to Travis Kelce.
26 August 2025, 19:25 PM

Taylor Swift unveils first-look posters for upcoming album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift has revealed the first-look posters for her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”, offering fans a glimpse into what she describes as one of the most vibrant periods of her life. The album is scheduled for release on October 3.
14 August 2025, 04:32 AM

Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’

Taylor Swift has officially announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl”, following a wave of speculation from fans over the past 24 hours.
12 August 2025, 04:36 AM

Taylor Swift’s old albums stream double on Spotify after catalogue deal

Taylor Swift’s original recordings have witnessed a dramatic resurgence on Spotify following her announcement last Friday (May 30) that she has reclaimed ownership of her first six studio albums.
3 June 2025, 09:37 AM

Taylor Swift reclaims full ownership of her music catalogue

Pop icon Taylor Swift has announced that she now holds the complete rights to her entire music catalogue, including the master recordings of her first six albums.
31 May 2025, 04:42 AM

Billie Eilish takes top prize at American Music Awards

"Birds of a Feather" singer Billie Eilish landed the top honour on Monday (May 26) at the American Music Awards, winning artist of the year in Las Vegas at a red-carpet ceremony that celebrated winners selected by fan votes.
27 May 2025, 04:46 AM

Taylor Swift subpoenaed in lawsuit over ‘It Ends With Us’

Global pop icon Taylor Swift has been subpoenaed in the ongoing legal dispute involving actor-director Justin Baldoni and actress Blake Lively, connected to the film “It Ends With Us”.
11 May 2025, 04:28 AM

2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards: Lady Gaga and Mariah Carey secure top honours

The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards lit up Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre on Monday (March 17), delivering a night of star-studded celebrations and major honours. Lady Gaga was recognised with the prestigious iHeartRadio Innovator Award for her groundbreaking contributions to music and performance, while the legendary Mariah Carey, the best-selling female artiste in history, was celebrated with the iHeartRadio Icon Award.
18 March 2025, 04:47 AM

Two arrested for stealing and flipping Taylor Swift concert tickets for $600k

Authorities have apprehended two individuals in connection with a cybercrime case involving the unauthorised acquisition of over 900 concert tickets, most of which were for Taylor Swift’s highly sought-after “Eras Tour”.
6 March 2025, 04:40 AM

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time

Swift’s album led the 2024 global album sales chart, which tracks physical purchases and full album downloads, with 5.6 million units sold. K-pop group ENHYPEN's "Romance: Untold" secured second place with 3.4 million units.
19 February 2025, 06:55 AM

Grammy 2025: Beyoncé, Carpenter take home awards

Beyonce won the Grammy Award for best country album on Sunday for "Cowboy Carter" at a ceremony that served as a love letter to host city Los Angeles following the devastating wildfires that scarred a hub of the music business.
3 February 2025, 04:02 AM

Travis Kelce went all out to celebrate Taylor Swift’s 35th birthday

Taylor Swift’s 35th birthday turned into a heartwarming celebration with her boyfriend, National Football League (NFL) star Travis Kelce. According to Page Six, a source close to the couple shared that Travis went all out to make the day special by arranging a private celebration and showering the pop sensation with a “ton of gifts.”
15 December 2024, 10:27 AM

Unwrapping the lately-hyped ‘Stopify Wrapped’

Spotify brilliantly turned our listening habits into social media gold. By wrapping our music data in bold colours, quirky headlines, and an irresistible share button, they transformed a personal experience into a public spectacle. Suddenly, our taste in music was not just our taste—it became content.
13 December 2024, 13:52 PM

Taylor Swift gifts $197m in bonuses to ‘Eras Tour’ crew

Taylor Swift has recently concluded her “Eras Tour” which generated over US $2 billion. The “Shake it Off” singer decided to give a special surprise for her cast and crew members by handing out US $197 million as bonuses to tour members on top of their regular salaries, according to People magazine.
10 December 2024, 06:18 AM