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2024 - 4 - 17

Taylor Swift: The Musical Sensation Taking Over the World

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Taylor Swift is dominating headlines with her latest album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' set to release on April 19. Fans are eagerly anticipating the new music video, filled with cryptic Easter eggs that have Swifties buzzing. But that's not all - Taylor Swift has broken into academia with the announcement of a Taylor Swift economics course at American University, titled 'Swiftonomics.' Students are excited to delve into the economic impact of the pop sensation.

As the excitement builds for the album release, speculations are rife about the multiple vinyl editions of 'The Tortured Poets Department' hitting the shelves. Swift's innovative approach to music marketing includes gamifying vinyl collecting, enticing fans to collect them all. Additionally, the mystery surrounding a QR code linked to Swift's upcoming album has sparked widespread curiosity among fans, with many eager to uncover its significance.

In a surprising turn of events, Taylor Swift's influence extends beyond music, with reports of her alleged connection to the Kansas City Chiefs. Despite the attention, Chiefs chose not to play Taylor Swift's music in Arrowhead Stadium, adding a touch of celebrity drama to the NFL season. As anticipation mounts for the album release, one thing is clear - Taylor Swift is not just a musician but a cultural phenomenon.

With 'The Tortured Poets Department' poised for release, Taylor Swift's impact continues to grow. Her music transcends genres, reaching fans across the globe. From creating vinyl collecting mania to inspiring academic courses, Taylor Swift's influence shows no signs of waning. As the countdown to the album launch begins, one thing is certain - Taylor Swift's reign over the music industry is far from over.

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Brace Yourselves: A New Wave of Taylor Swift Coverage Is Coming (Slate Magazine)

Last fall, a newspaper hired the first official Taylor Swift reporter. How's that going? By Luke Winkie. April 17, 202411:30 AM.

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Taylor Swift could actually become an even bigger deal after 'The ... (CNN)

Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' will test if there's a ceiling to her accomplishments or if there is such a thing as flying so high you can't see ...

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Taylor Swift Sells a Rainbow of Vinyl Albums. Fans Keep Buying ... (The New York Times)

Artists across pop genres are finding success with colored vinyl and different variants of their releases. For Swifties, the urge to collect them all is ...

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OK, she's worth $1 billion, but can Taylor Swift write poetry? We ask ... (Christian Science Monitor)

Taylor Swift's new album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” will be released on April 19. In advance, we asked poets what they think of the pop star's ...

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Taylor Swift has not endorsed Joe Biden for president - Poynter (Poynter)

As of mid-April 2024, Swift has not issued a public endorsement for the 2024 presidential election, despite social posts claiming otherwise.

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Taylor Swift Announces New Music Video With Cryptic Clip Full of ... (Billboard)

Taylor Swift Announces New Music Video With Cryptic Clip Full of 'Tortured Poets' Easter Eggs ... The animation finds viewers exiting a Midnights room and ...

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All The Easter Eggs Inside Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' Library Pop ... (Elite Daily)

Taylor Swift and Spotify created a library installation in Los Angeles for 'The Tortured Poets Department' and the decor featured Easter eggs for the album.

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Taylor Swift's 'Blank Space' Was a Pop Pivot With a Sense of Humor (Rolling Stone)

On the latest episode of our '500 Greatest Songs' podcast, the hosts explore Taylor Swift's self-effacing hit "Blank Space'

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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Album: A Streaming ... (CNET)

As Swifties, a Taylor Swift album release week is a big deal. We've been analyzing social media posts, hunting for easter eggs and not-so-patiently biding ...

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Taylor Swift course being offered at USF during fall semester (FOX 13 Tampa Bay)

As Taylor Swift prepares to release her 11th studio album, "The Tortured Poets Department" on Friday, students at the University of South Florida's Tampa ...

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Everything we know about the mysterious Taylor Swift QR code ... (NBC Chicago)

Many speculate the mural has to do with the time of Taylor Swift's upcoming album release.

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Taylor Swift keeps announcing the release of different vinyl editions ... (News@Northeastern)

Taylor Swift is releasing different editions of “The Tortured Poets Department.” She's part of a larger trend of gamifying vinyl collecting.

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Is Taylor Swift Actually Dropping Two Albums on Friday? (Newsweek)

The latest fan theory to drive Swifties wild relates to the singer's 2017 album "Reputation," with fans spotting a clue in the "Tortured Poets Department" ...

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Chiefs chose not to play Taylor Swift music in Arrowhead Stadium to ... (CBSSports.com)

For as much attention as Taylor Swift's relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce got throughout the 2023 NFL season, fans may have ...

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American University Unveils Taylor Swift Economics Course ... (Billboard)

Dubbed “Swiftonomics,” the course was proposed by econ students Megan Wysocki and Mackenzie Shultz, both of whom are proud fans of Swift. Department chair Kara ...

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Can 'pre-saving' Taylor Swift's new album help speed its delivery on ... (News@Northeastern)

Taylor Swift's latest studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” will be released at 12 a.m. on Friday, April 19. Edmund Yeh, a Northeastern University ...

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Travis Kelce Explains Why He & Taylor Swift Traded Coachella's ... (Billboard)

Travis Kelce talked about his and Taylor Swift's Coachella date, where they opted to go into the pit with fans, on his podcast. Get the details.

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Taylor Swift's New Album Rollout Has Spotify, Social Media ... (Forbes)

Swift has long teased fans with hints to her upcoming music, but social media companies appear to have taken the lead on hiding clues for “The Tortured ...

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When does 'Tortured Poets Department' come out? What we know ... (512tech.com)

Over two months after Taylor Swift announced her new album at the Grammy's, 'The Tortured Poets Department' will drop Friday, April 19 with 16 tracks.

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'The Tortured Poets Department': Everything To Know About Taylor ... (Forbes)

Taylor Swift's highly anticipated 11th studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” is dropping Friday and—in true Swift fashion—the billionaire popstar ...

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When is 'The Tortured Poets Department' coming out? Guide to track ... (El Paso Times)

Swift announced the big news during the Grammy Awards on Feb. 4 when receiving the award for Best Pop Vocal Album for "Midnights." Shortly after that, she made ...

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Taylor Swift “Pop-Up Library” Has Fans Divided Online (Hyperallergic)

An LA installation ahead of Swift's new album release features academia props including manuscripts, typewriters, and shelves lined with books.

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Taylor Swift: Fort Wayne's version (WANE)

But if you haven't heard, Taylor Swift's 11th album, The Tortured Poets Department, is being released on Friday. All across the country QR codes and exhibits ...

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Taylor Swift course is coming to this Florida university. Here's what ... (WKMG News 6 & ClickOrlando)

The course has been offered in the past, typically focusing on pop culture subjects like “Harry Potter” or fictional monsters. Now, it's set to feature the ...

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How Do I Convince My Sister That Taylor Swift Rules? (Seven Days)

Dear Reverend, My sister is obstinate about saying Taylor Swift sucks when it's objectively clear that she is talented, not just musically, but also as...

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The Poetics of Taylor Swift's Style (Vanity Fair)

With a new album comes a new look for Taylor Swift. While dressing for 'The Tortured Poets Department,' the singer has been taking a page out of the books ...

All we know about Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' (Los Angeles Times)

While accepting the pop vocal album award for “Midnights” — her first of two wins that night — Swift thanked her fans by divulging “a secret that I've been ...

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Morbid Taylor Swift Album Theory Takes Internet by Storm (Newsweek)

Theories over content started after someone spotted the singer's "last will and testament" at a pop-up exhibition for her new album.

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Taylor Swift Karaoke Night at ginger's (KPBS)

The event also includes custom cocktails and giveaways throughout the evening! Karaoke begins at 9 p.m., so arrive early, wear your favorite tour merchandise or ...

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Taylor Swift: Fans react as new album The Tortured Poets ... (BBC News)

Many people have been sharing the tracks on social media, with some saying they came from a Google Drive link containing the whole 17-song list. While some ...

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Taylor Swift Album Leak Alleged as Lyrics Mocked Online (Newsweek)

Taylor Swift's upcoming album, The Tortured Poets Department, is rumored to have leaked, with social media users poking fun at the lyrics online.

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Led by stars like Taylor Swift and Caitlin Clark, women keep ... (CNN)

Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes takes a selfie with head coach Lisa Bluder after the Elite Eight round of the 2023 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament. Clark ...

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Taylor Swift New Book: Title, Release Date and More (Today.com)

A new book about Taylor Swift titled “Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music” is coming later this year.

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The Real Reason Taylor Swift Dresses Like That (The Cut)

A fashion critic's close read on a decade of outfits including the Grammys, her Eras tour and just walking around with Travis Kelce.

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Where to celebrate Taylor Swift's album drop around D.C. (Axios)

Taylor Swift stands on a stage in front of a microphone in a ballgown. Taylor Swift accepting an award at February's Grammys, during which she announced the ...

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As Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' drops, here's ... (NBC News)

The album consists of 16 songs and one bonus track, which is called “The Manuscript.” Swift later announced three additional bonus tracks: “The Bolter,” “The ...

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GMU Arlington campus holding Taylor Swift themed pirate movie ... (ARLnow)

If you are a fan of both pirates and Taylor Swift, then boy does George Mason University have the event for you. GMU's campus at 3351 Fairfax Drive in ...

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Taylor Swift's new album allegedly 'leaked' on social media and it's ... (CNN)

Taylor Swift at the Grammy Awards on Feb. 4 in Los Angeles, California. Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images. CNN —.

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Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' Breaks Spotify Record for Most Pre ... (Billboard)

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' broke Spotify's album countdown pre-save record. Get the details.

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What Did Tavi Gevinson Write About Taylor Swift? (The Cut)

Tavi Gevinson has written a zine called 'Fan Fiction' about her time as both a Swiftie and as Taylor Swift's actual friend. It's honest, funny, and just ...

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Taylor Swift fans lose £1m in scams, Lloyds Bank estimates (BBC News)

Lloyds says thousands have fallen victim to ticket scams, with fans losing an average of £332 each.

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'The Tortured Poets Department' Drops Tomorrow. How to Stream ... (CNET)

As Swifties, a Taylor Swift album release week is a big deal for us. For the past few weeks, we've been analyzing social media posts, hunting for easter ...

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Taylor Swift Isn't the Economic Force. It's Her Fans (TIME)

Women today want content that speaks to their lived experiences. And they're willing to pay for it, too.

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American University students listen to market demand with Taylor ... (NBC4 Washington)

NBC Universal, Inc. The new economics course, dubbed “Swiftonomics,” will focus on the financial impact Taylor Swift had on the economy last year.

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Taylor Swift's Full 'The Tortured Poets Department' Message ... (Billboard)

Apple Music reveals the final word for “The Tortured Poets Department”: “We hereby conduct this post mortem.” · “in the death of her reputation she truly felt ...

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Tavi Gavinson Explains Taylor Swift Fan-Fiction Zine, Emails (Vulture)

In 75 pages, Tavi Gavinson's zine 'Fan Fiction' explores the tenuous intersection between being a fan, a critic, and a friend to Taylor Swift.

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Taylor Swift Reveals First Single From New Album—Featuring ... (Forbes)

Billionaire popstar Taylor Swift announced the album's lead single on Thursday afternoon, just hours before “The Tortured Poets Department” drops.

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What we know about 'The Tortured Poets Department,' according to ... (WAPT Jackson)

Taylor Swift, the self-professed "Chairman of the Tortured Poets Department," will soon call into session a meeting where she'll release her latest album.

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Taylor Swift reveals first single from "The Tortured Poets Department ... (CBS News)

Taylor Swift took to social media hours ahead of the expected release of her new album "The Tortured Poets Department."

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Taylor Swift and Post Malone Were in the 'Tortured Poets ... (Rolling Stone)

Taylor Swift and Post Malone will team up on 'Fortnight,' the first single from 'The Tortured Poets Department' that has been years in the making.

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Taylor Swift confirms 'Fortnight' with Post Malone will be first single ... (WAFB)

Taylor Swift ...

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Joe Alwyn? Matty Healy? Travis Kelce? Which Taylor Swift romance ... (Kansas City Star)

The Tortured Poets Department could have more songs about British rocker Matty Healy than actor Joe Alwyn. What about the guy on the Chiefs?

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Taylor Swift Reveals 'The Tortured Poets Department's First Single ... (Billboard)

The pop superstar revealed Thursday (April 18) on Instagram that the Post Malone-assisted “Fortnight” will serve as the lead single from her forthcoming album.

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Will Taylor Swift's New Album Smash Streaming And Sales Records ... (Forbes)

Swift could (once again) smash her own record for the biggest first-week album debut of the decade so far.

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Who is Tree Paine? All About Taylor Swift's Publicist (Today.com)

The hype surrounding the release of Taylor Swift's “The Tortured Poets Department” on April 19 is bringing fresh attention to one major figure in the ...

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Taylor Swift Teases Emotion-Filled 'Fortnight' Music Video With Post ... (Billboard)

Taylor Swift is building the anticipation for 'The Tortured Poets Department' by teasing the lead single, "Fortnight," featuring Post Malone.

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Taylor Swift Wrote an Entire Album About Matty Healy? Him?! (The Mary Sue)

That's right, Swift's eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, seems to be all about Matty Healy, though I'll never understand why.

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'The Tortured Poets Department' review: Taylor Swift gives great sad ... (The Associated Press)

Who knew what Taylor Swift's latest era would bring? Or even what it would sound like? The result is her 11th album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” out ...

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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department': All 18 Tracks Ranked (Billboard)

Taylor Swift released her much-anticipated 'The Tortured Poets Department' album today -- here are our rankings of the 18 songs from it.

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'The Tortured Poets Department' Is Taylor Swift's Most Audacious ... (Variety)

Taylor Swift's new album 'The Tortured Poets Department' is a boldly candid breakup album, with some of her most quotable lyrics ever.

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Come For the Torture, Stay For the Poetry: This Might Be Taylor ... (Rolling Stone)

The Tortured Poets Department combines the intimacy of Folklore and Evermore with the synth-pop gloss of Midnights to create music that's wildly ambitious ...

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Taylor Swift's New Album Opens With a Stevie Nicks Poem (Rolling Stone)

The rock icon is one of the many appearances on The Tortured Poets Department, which released Friday, including collaborations with Post Malone (“Fortnite”) and ...

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Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' is written in blood (NPR)

With The Tortured Poets Department, the defining pop star of her era has made an album as messy and confrontational as any good girl's work can get.

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Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Arrives (The New York Times)

The pop superstar's latest album was preceded by a satellite radio channel, a word game, a return to TikTok and an actual library.

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Review: Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department finds the star ... (BBC News)

The star's 11th album is much more than a break-up record, and may even mark the end of an Era.

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Taylor Swift Chronicles Stages of Heartbreak in New Album 'The ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Taylor Swift released her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department' and explored the stages of grief and heartbreak.

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Read Taylor Swift and Stevie Nicks' prologue, epilogue to 'The ... (Palm Beach Post)

The friendship between Taylor Swift and Stevie Nicks goes back more than a decade, and the Gold Dust Woman blesses 'TTPD' with a touching intro.

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Stevie Nicks Wrote Poem About Taylor Swift for 'Tortured Poets' (Variety)

The album package for 'The Tortured Poets Department' includes a poem Stevie Nicks wrote about Taylor Swift's relationships, as well as Swift's own.

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Taylor Swift's surprise double album 'The Tortured Poets ... (CNN)

Take your seat because Taylor Swift's “Tortured Poets Department” meeting has officially been called into session and, surprise, it's a 31-song mega double ...

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