Taylor Swift surprises with extra tracks on ‘Tortured Poets Department’ album

Taylor Swift surprises with extra tracks on ‘Tortured Poets Department’ album

LOS ANGELES, April 19 — Taylor Swift surprised fans with her new record The Tortured Poets Department today, revealing it was a double album featuring songs about heartbreak and a period described as “the saddest story” of the singer’s life. Swift’s 11th studio album, featuring 16 tracks, was officially released at midnight ET (0400 GMT/midnight … Read more

Taylor Swift spotted at Coachella heavy on indies rock nostalgia

Taylor Swift spotted at Coachella heavy on indies rock nostalgia

INDIO (United States), April 14 — Coachella day two was heavy on alt rock throwbacks including a much-anticipated No Doubt reunion, but it was Taylor Swift — who wasn’t on the line-up and didn’t perform — creating buzz. Her mere presence at the mammoth music festival set the internet alight, after she made a much-speculated … Read more

Thailand to host Summer Sonic in August, Tomorrowland in 2026 after Singapore’s Taylor Swift coup 

Thailand to host Summer Sonic in August, Tomorrowland in 2026 after Singapore’s Taylor Swift coup 

KUALA LUMPUR, March 25 — Thailand is set to host two major music festivals in its bid to push tourism activities after missing out on Taylor Swift’s world tour recently. Thai government spokesman Chai Wacharonke was quoted saying the country will be the first country in South-east Asia to host Summer Sonic in its second … Read more

Industry: Global music biz sees 10.2pc growth in 2023, led by Taylor Swift and K-pop

Industry: Global music biz sees 10.2pc growth in 2023, led by Taylor Swift and K-pop

NEW YORK, March 22 — Global music revenues were up 10.2 per cent last year to US$28.6 billion (RM135 billion), according figures released yesterday, but record firms are concerned over how to maintain growth in the streaming era. The biggest artist in the world was — no surprise — Taylor Swift, according to the annual … Read more

Taylor Swift, Aaliyah, Beyoncé: the artists whose fashion is nearly as loved as their music

Taylor Swift, Aaliyah, Beyoncé: the artists whose fashion is nearly as loved as their music

LOS ANGELES, March 16 — Music lovers are often inspired by the outfits of their favourite singers when crafting their own looks. But when it comes to fashion, they prefer some music greats to others, as a new analysis reveals. Online fashion retailer Boohoo has analysed the average number of Google searches for the sartorial … Read more

Steady lah! Taylor Swift’s dancer Kameron Saunders nails Singlish slang at Singapore concerts (VIDEO)

Steady lah! Taylor Swift’s dancer Kameron Saunders nails Singlish slang at Singapore concerts (VIDEO)

SINGAPORE, March 8 — Kameron Saunders has made a name for himself for being the sassiest dancer on Taylor Swift’s dance team and the only dancer with lines during her show. The 31-year-old made waves online for dropping Singlish phrases during the concert performance of Swift’s We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together. After the … Read more

‘Unpaid therapist’: What Taylor Swift means to her fans

‘Unpaid therapist’: What Taylor Swift means to her fans

SINGAPORE, March 8 — About 300,000 Taylor Swift fans from Singapore and around the region were expected to flock to the city-state this week for the megastar’s six sold-out concerts. As the only stop in South-east Asia for Swift’s blockbuster Eras world tour, Swifties splashed out on flights and hotels to see their idol. Ahead … Read more

Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce will reportedly be in Singapore for her final concerts

Taylor Swift’s boyfriend Travis Kelce will reportedly be in Singapore for her final concerts

PETALING JAYA, March 8 — Will Travis Kelce will be in Singapore for Taylor Swift’s remaining concerts? Those attending pop sensation Swift’s performances in Singapore may have the opportunity to spot her partner, Kelce, among the audience. Swift’s fans have speculated the 34-year-old football star from Kansas City Chiefs would travel to the Lion City … Read more

Blackpink’s Lisa among many celebrities who attended Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ concert in Singapore

Blackpink’s Lisa among many celebrities who attended Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras’ concert in Singapore

KUALA LUMPUR, March 5 — It has been a kaleidoscope of stars at Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour concert in Singapore. Among those who attended the concert were Lisa of K-pop girl group Blackpink, K-pop boy band Shinee’s Minho and American singer Sabrina Carpenter’s purported boyfriend, Irish actor Barry Keoghan. Carpenter was an opening act … Read more