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Out with one era, in with another: once again, mega-popstar Taylor Swift has returned with a new installment to her discography. Poignantly titled “THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT,” Swift’s 11th studio album is a carefully curated look into a shattered heart following the end of a passionate relationship. This time, she’s letting listeners hear more about her life than ever before (which, in comparison to Swift’s previous work, is quite the statement in itself).
The 66th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, Feb. 4, was a televised triumph for Taylor Swift and her fans. By the end of the night, Swift strutted out of the Crypto.com Arena with two Grammys in hand. One of those awards was for Album of the Year, which brought Swift from three to four of the same award, breaking the record for the number of wins.
Record labels are discussing a big change in the world of rerecording albums as the success of Taylor Swift’s “Taylor’s Version” releases increase. With Swift’s fourth re-recorded album released on Oct. 27, “1989 (Taylor’s Version),” record labels are discussing adding a clause to contracts for new signees to ensure that they do not rerecord albums for 10 to 30 years after they depart from the label. In some cases, labels are not allowing for artists to rerecord albums at all.
Few artists could find a seamless way to connect items like polaroids, seagulls and pen clicks. In 2014, music industry topliner Taylor Swift did just that while transforming her career into an eclectic, synth-infused pop masterclass with the release of “1989.” Before the release of the Grammy-award-winning record, Swift flirted with unique, distinct genres as she began to progress into a fully-fledged pop star (songs like “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” and “22” from her previous album tested the pop waters with her loyal country audience). Nine years to the day of the original release of “1989,” Swift has taken back her iconic record with “1989 (Taylor’s Version).”
Nearly four million viewers tuned in across multiple platforms to watch this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, which aired on Tuesday, Sept. 12.
While Glendale, Arizona, is known for its historic attractions, bustling party nightlife and artistic culture, after Friday, March 17, the area will forever be immortalized as Swift City – the birthplace of “The Eras Tour.”
Swifties, are you ready for it? After five years of a touring hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fans and the general public are eagerly waiting for the launch of Taylor Swift’s “The Eras Tour,” which will launch on Friday, March 17, in Glendale, Arizona, with two completely sold-out nights at State Farm Stadium.
Valentine’s Day is here, and what better way to celebrate than with some love songs by Taylor Swift?
When Republic Records superstar Taylor Swift released “Red (Taylor’s Version)” in Nov. 2021, Spotify crashed. Listeners were unable to load the album, or any other music, for at least 10 minutes.
It all started with an unforgettable surprise. On Aug. 28, musical juggernaut Taylor Swift was awarded “Best Music Video” at the 2022 VMA awards on MTV for her short film based on her No. 1 hit “All Too Well: 10 Minute Version.”
In late 2019, country-turned-pop sensation Taylor Swift announced she would re-record her first six studio albums in lieu of the purchase of her album masters by record executive Scooter Braun.
This past month, music lovers have been introduced to a brand-new term that has made waves in the music industry and online: “(Taylor’s Version).” This phrase comes from “Love Story (Taylor’s Version),” released by Taylor Swift on Friday, Feb. 12.
Social media sites were flooded with news that Taylor Swift had announced a surprise album titled “Folklore” on Thursday, July 23, to be released the following day.
Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated Netflix documentary “Miss Americana” gives fans more than just a look at how the multi-faceted popstar writes her music: it shows fans an inside glimpse into Swift’s personal life, something she has kept secret for much of her fame.
“Lover” comes as the highly anticipated return from Swift’s hiatus, following the 2017 release of “Reputation” and her worldwide stadium tour. Shared through the album’s 18 tracks (her longest album yet), Swift gives fans a glimpse into her personal life, with anecdotes on her relationships, her family and life growing up.
The vessel that is social media has allowed celebrities to influence not only fans’ and followers’ fashion choices and shopping habits, but also their political decisions.
