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Did Taylor Swift secretly write a spy thriller?

Many Swifties believe that the singer is actually Elly Conway, the debut author behind new novel Argylle – we examine the evidence

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2023: The year of the girl

From Barbie to the Eras Tour to girl dinner, girliness and girly aesthetics have dominated pop culture this year – but why?

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What is the point of Harvard’s Taylor Swift course?

We speak to the course leader, Professor Stephanie Burt, about what students can expect to learn in the class

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In defence of Travis Kelce

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Why is Taylor Swift so popular?

The pop star is currently the most listened-to artist on the planet thanks to her legion of devoted superfans. But what’s behind her mass appeal?

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In 2023, pop music is in need of saving

Monopolised by a few select artists, and devoid of excitement and spectacle, pop music is at risk of becoming stagnant

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What’s behind the meteoric rise of concert films?

From the re-release of Talking Heads’ Stop Making Sense, to Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour, to Beyoncé’s upcoming Renaissance movie, concert films are everywhere right now – but what’s behind their resurgence?

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Don’t let the Renaissance and Eras tours fool you, live music is in trouble

Britain’s live music industry is enjoying it's most profitable year on record, as people flock to see mega-stars like Harry Styles, Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. But as the infrastructure which supports new talent crumbles, is this sustainable?

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BTS are releasing a book this summer

‘Beyond the Story: 10-Year Record of BTS’ will be published on July 9, with the news ending speculation that the previously untitled book was a memoir by Taylor Swift

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Artists are calling out the gross corporate greed of Ticketmaster

The Cure’s Robert Smith recently convinced Ticketmaster to refund ‘unduly high’ fees to their fans – could this be the start of artists holding the ticket-selling giant to account?

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Lana Del Rey announces new album, shares title track

Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd is out March 2023

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Olivia Rodrigo addresses Sour controversy: ‘Nothing in music is ever new’

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