Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department is still a confusing mess

Revisiting this album months after its release, I take away even less than when I initially listened to it front to back.
4 July 2024, 12:00 PM

You can do no wrong with Taylor on stage: Travis Kelce

The NFL star revealed that the cameo was actually his idea. “I suggested, ‘How fun would it be if I just rolled out on one of the bikes during the ‘1989’ era?’” Kelce recounted proposing to the Cruel Summer hitmaker. Swift, amused by the idea, responded positively, asking, “Would you seriously be up for doing something like that?”
3 July 2024, 13:31 PM

Taylor Swift and Kanye West's feud resurfaces in new docu-series

The series navigates through her explosive fallout with Scooter Braun, Justin Bieber's former manager, which began in 2019 when Braun purchased Taylor's master tapes from her previous record label, Big Machine Records. This acquisition led Taylor to re-record her albums to regain control over her music.
28 June 2024, 13:38 PM

Dave Grohl takes jab At Taylor Swift during Foo Fighters’ London show

In a night of contrasting performances at two iconic venues, Dave Grohl and his band Foo Fighters delivered a charged performance at London Stadium on Saturday, while Taylor Swift dazzled fans at Wembley Stadium with the second night of her highly anticipated “Eras Tour”.
24 June 2024, 05:38 AM

Taylor Swift's new album dominates US sales and Billboard charts

Pop megastar Taylor Swift sold 2.61 million album and streaming units of "The Tortured Poets Department" (TTPD) during its first week of release in the US, Billboard reported on Sunday, calling it "a gigantic debut at No 1" on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
30 April 2024, 10:50 AM

Taylor Swift beats Beatles in race to 12th UK number one album

Taylor Swift topped the British music charts last Friday with "The Tortured Poets Department" (TTPD), outselling the rest of the top ten combined and beating the Beatles for the record of the fastest artiste to rack up 12 UK number-one albums.
28 April 2024, 04:21 AM

Taylor Swift’s diss track causes Kim Kardashian to lose 500,000 followers

Taylor Swift is not one to mince words, and her latest track "thanK you aIMee" certainly attests to that! Just when it seemed like her feud with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian had simmered down, the pop icon surprised everyone by dropping a no-holds-barred diss track targeting a figure named Aimee, widely speculated by fans to be none other than Kim Kardashian.
24 April 2024, 06:13 AM

Taylor Swift drops secret double album via ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

Love and poetry converge as Taylor Swift unveils her 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department” (TTPD), a creation she teased with a surprise announcement at the 2024 Grammys. This musical venture signals a daring new era, enveloped in a captivating black-and-white aesthetic reminiscent of tortured poets, inkwells, and midnight contemplations.
19 April 2024, 06:16 AM

Ancestry reveals Taylor Swift's connection to poet Emily Dickinson

Recent findings from Ancestry have unveiled an unexpected familial link between global pop sensation Taylor Swift and esteemed 19th-century poet Emily Dickinson. According to the American genealogy company, both Swift and Dickinson are sixth cousins thrice removed, tracing their ancestry back to a 17th-century English immigrant who settled in Windsor, Connecticut.
5 March 2024, 06:10 AM

Taylor Swift named IFPI 2023 global recording artist of the year

The "Anti-Hero" singer scooped the award for the second year running.
22 February 2024, 02:50 AM

Super Bowl draws record 123 million US viewers

A record 123.4 million people tuned in to watch the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in Sunday's Super Bowl -- with the added attraction of an Usher-headlined halftime show and the attention-stealing presence of Taylor Swift.
14 February 2024, 14:15 PM

Taylor Swift beats Arijit Singh, becomes second-most followed Spotify artist

In a surprising turn of events, Arijit Singh has beaten Taylor Swift on Spotify a couple of months back by earning her spot as the second most followed artist on Spotify.
12 February 2024, 07:04 AM

Next stop for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour film: Disney+

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour concert film will start streaming next month on Disney+ with the addition of five songs that were not shown in theaters, Walt Disney said on Wednesday.
8 February 2024, 05:22 AM

Taylor Swift announces surprise album during Grammy acceptance speech

Taylor Swift, who secured six Grammy nominations, at the 2024 Grammy Awards left the audience in awe through the announcement of her highly-anticipated 11th studio album, titled "The Tortured Poets Department". Swift's night at the Grammys became even more memorable as she clinched the award for Album of the Year for her previous album, "Midnights".
5 February 2024, 06:34 AM

Taylor Swift achieves historic fourth Grammy’s Album of the Year win

The winners were selected by members of the Recording Academy, including musicians, producers, engineers, and other industry professionals. The Recording Academy has made efforts to diversify its membership in recent years by extending invitations to more women and individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Below is the full list of winners:
5 February 2024, 05:34 AM

Lana Del Rey announces new country album ‘Lasso’

Popular alternative pop star Lana Del Rey has officially announced that her next musical venture “Lasso”, a new album due out in September, will feature a collection of country songs.
1 February 2024, 12:43 PM

Universal Music to pull songs from TikTok

Universal accused TikTok of "bullying" and said it wanted to pay a "fraction" of the rate other social media sites do for access to its vast catalogue. TikTok said Universal was presenting a "false narrative and rhetoric".
31 January 2024, 13:07 PM

How Taylor Swift's bold feminist move redefined music ownership

In a bold move, Taylor Swift re-records her first six albums to reclaim ownership from Scooter Braun, highlighting her fight against male control in the music industry. The re-releases, marked as "(Taylor’s Version)", not only mirror the originals but also include unreleased tracks. Swift's stance resonates beyond music, shedding light on sexism in workplaces. Her influence extends to mentoring emerging talents like Olivia Rodrigo, emphasising the importance of owning one's work. 
29 January 2024, 04:45 AM

Taylor Swift not searchable on X amid graphic AI photo scandal

Presently, X users encounter an error notice when attempting to search for her name.
28 January 2024, 04:34 AM

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce likely to get engaged

In the world of celebrity romance, speculations about a summer engagement are swirling around pop sensation Taylor Swift and NFL tight end Travis Kelce. Although neither party has officially confirmed the news, insiders close to the couple are dropping hints about a potential engagement set to unfold on their one-year anniversary in July.
12 January 2024, 05:59 AM