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• Taylor Swift hails Phoebe Bridgers’ ‘Lost Weekend’ as an “absolute triumph in every way”

  18-08-2026 08:26 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift has praised Phoebe Bridgers‘ ‘Lost Weekend’, hailing the album as an “absolute triumph in every way”.READ MORE: Phoebe Bridgers – Lost Weekend review: indie’s poet laureate returns with a staggering, strange and stirring opusThe pop star shared a post about her friend and former collaborator’s third studio record on Instagram last night (Monday August 17), following the project’s release last Friday (August 14).
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• Taylor Swift meets Turnstile after crashing Dakota Johnson’s ‘SNL’ monologue and joking about famous exes

  05-10-2026 10:52 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift made a surprise cameo at the most recent episode of Saturday Night Live – crashing Dakota Johnson’s monologue and also meeting Turnstile.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe appearance came as Johnson returned to the iconic sketch show to host for the third time. During the episode, she kicked things off with an opening monologue that referenced her dating history – which ha
  
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• Taylor Swift dedicates VMA Video Of The Year award to “ultimate showgirl” Dolly Parton

  28-09-2026 12:37 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift dedicated her Video Of The Year victory at last night’s MTV VMAs to the late Dolly Parton, describing the country legend as the “ultimate showgirl”.READ MORE: The Big Read – Dolly Parton: “I take care of business”Swift picked up the night’s top prize at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles yesterday (September 27) for ‘The Fate Of Ophelia’, having written and directed the video herself.
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• Watch Taylor Swift’s star-studded new ‘Patient Zero’ video with Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell

  28-09-2026 11:25 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift has premiered the star-studded new video for ‘Patient Zero’, featuring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe clip received its world premiere during last night’s ceremony (Sunday September 27), shortly after Johnson presented Swift with the inaugural Artist Director Honors award.
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• Todd Rundgren claims that Taylor Swift “ruined music” and calls her the “apotheosis of mediocrity”

  26-09-2026 23:32 via nme.com
  
  Todd Rundgren has taken aim at Taylor Swift, claiming there is an argument that she has “ruined music” and describing the superstar as the “apotheosis of mediocrity”.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe veteran singer-songwriter and producer made the comments in an interview with Vulture, after being asked which contemporary artist he would target if he were making an album intende
  
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• Listen to Taylor Swift’s bittersweet new single ‘Patient Zero’ – along with three more ‘Encore’ tracks

  25-09-2026 13:41 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift has shared her bittersweet new single ‘Patient Zero’, alongside three more songs on ‘The Life Of A Showgirl: The Encore’.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe expanded edition of Swift’s 2025 album arrived today (September 25), adding ‘Patient Zero’, ‘Cleveland!’, ‘Pink Clouding’ and ‘Babylon’ to the original trackli
  
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• Taylor Swift’s new ‘Patient Zero’ video, starring Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, to premiere at MTV VMAs

  24-09-2026 17:19 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift is set to premiere the music video for her upcoming single ‘Patient Zero’ at the MTV VMAs 2026 this weekend. Watch the preview below.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe pop giant will release the song tomorrow (Friday September 25) as part of an extended ‘Encore’ edition of her latest album, 2025’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’.
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• Taylor Swift’s lawyers call ‘Life Of A Showgirl’ suit “meritless” at trial

  24-09-2026 11:31 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift’s lawyers have called Maren Wade’s trademark infringement lawsuit against the singer’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ album “nonsensical”.READ MORE: Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour comes to an end: a look at its massive global impactThe popstar was sued last March by Wade, a former Las Vegas showgirl, for allegedly disregarding Wade’s claim to a similar name. Wade writes a Las Vegas Weekly column called Confessions Of A Showgirl about her exp
  
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• Taylor Swift announces ‘The Life Of A Showgirl: The Encore’ – featuring four new songs

  23-09-2026 16:34 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift has announced an extended ‘Encore’ edition of her latest album ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ featuring four new songs. Find all the details below.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe pop giant released the original version of her 12th studio album in October 2025. Co-produced with Max Martin and Shellback, the collection contains the hit singles ‘The Fate Of
  
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• Taylor Swift announces new single ‘Patient Zero’ as fans speculate over next era

  23-09-2026 12:27 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift has announced the new single ‘Patient Zero’, which drops later this week – and fans have started speculating whether it marks the start of a new era.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beWidespread speculation that Swift had new music on the way sparked yesterday morning (Tuesday September 22), when the pop star changed every “o” in her Instagram bio to a zero, as wel
  
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• Londoner jailed for selling £2.7million of fake vinyl on “industrial scale”

  22-09-2026 11:08 via nme.com
  
  A man has been jailed for selling £2.7million worth of fake vinyl by the likes of The Beatles, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran.READ MORE: CD revenue up by nearly 60 per cent in first half of 2026Rehan Ahmed from west London, was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court last Friday (September 18) in what City of London Police called “a long‑running, highly organised and entirely unlicensed manufacturing operation”.
  He pleaded guilty to two charges of breach of artists’ copy
  
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• Watch Taylor Swift make surprise appearance at the 2026 Emmys

  15-09-2026 12:45 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift has made a surprise appearance at the 2026 Emmys, appearing alongside Mariska Hargitay for a Law & Order: SVU sketch.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe 2026 edition of the awards ceremony was held at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles last night (Monday September 14), and saw Widow’s Bay, The Pitt, and DTF St Louis among the big winners.
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• Brazil introduces ‘Taylor Swift Law’ three years after fan died of extreme heat at gig

  03-09-2026 16:49 via nme.com
  
  Brazil has introduced a new ‘Taylor Swift Law’ three years after a fan died of extreme heat at one of her ‘Eras Tour’ shows.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beAna Clara Benevides, aged 23, fainted during the November 2023 show, which saw temperatures in the area peaking around 38-degrees. She died hours later at a local hospital, and it was later confirmed that she died from heat exh
  
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• Harry Styles jokes about Taylor Swift’s wedding during MSG residency

  30-08-2026 10:20 via nme.com
  
  Harry Styles has poked fun at Taylor Swift‘s wedding during his landmark 30-night residency at New York’s Madison Square Garden.READ MORE: Harry Styles live in Amsterdam: a hopeful celebration of community and connectionThe dates come as part of the singer’s ongoing ‘Together, Together’ tour, which has so far seen him play a record-breaking 12 shows at London’s Wembley Stadium, as well as dates in Amsterdam, São Paulo and Mexico City.
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• Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to help mother hit by car

  29-08-2026 12:30 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift has donated to a mother who was hit by a car while trying to help someone else.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe pop star donated $50,000 (£37,000) to a GoFundMe created to assist Ashley Taunton, her husband, and their three children with daily expenses while Taunton recovers from the accident.
  According to the fundraising page, Taunton saw someone in need after a car accident a
  
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• Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, Eminem, Elton John and more pay tribute to Dolly Parton: “a one of a kind, altruistic, down to earth, musical genius”

  26-08-2026 11:26 via nme.com
  
  Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift, Eminem, Elton John and many more have paid tribute to Dolly Parton following news of her death.READ MORE: Dolly Parton, 1946-2026: the Queen of Country was a unifying force in a divided worldThe death of the music icon was announced yesterday (Tuesday August 25). In the update, the singer’s team shared that the 80-year-old died following “a brief battle with cancer”.
  “Our beloved Dolly Parton spent her life and career bringing joy, laughter,
  
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• Taylor Swift says she feels “more loyal” to “country roots” than ever

  25-08-2026 09:09 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift has reflected on her “country roots” in a new interview. Find all the details below.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beIn a career-spanning conversation with Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason Jr. for the institution’s Icon Sessions series, Swift looked back on the start of her career in Nashville.
  “I love my country roots more and more the further along this path I
  
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• Here’s Phoebe Bridgers covering Nirvana’s ‘Lithium’ for the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge

  20-08-2026 11:57 via nme.com
  
  Phoebe Bridgers covered Nirvana’s classic track ‘Lithium’ on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, which you can watch below.READ MORE: Phoebe Bridgers – ‘Lost Weekend’ review: indie’s poet laureate returns with a staggering, strange and stirring opusThe singer performed a haunting acoustic rendition of the song, from the grunge icons’ 1991 album ‘Nevermind’, on the Wednesday August 19 edition of the long-running music show.
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• Madonna leads MTV VMAs 2026 nominations – check out the full list

  19-08-2026 10:23 via nme.com
  
  The nominations for the MTV VMAs 2026 have been announced, with Madonna leading the way. See the full list below.
  This year’s ceremony is due to take place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, on Sunday September 27. It’ll be broadcast live, airing simultaneously on CBS, MTV and Paramount+.Read More: Madonna – ‘Confessions II’ review: Queen Of Pop digs deep on thrilling return to the dancefloorThe Queen Of Pop has earned 11 nods, includi
  
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• Emily Eavis confirms Glastonbury 2027 headliners booked as she responds to Madonna rumours

  14-08-2026 22:35 via nme.com
  
  Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis has confirmed that all three 2027 headliners have been booked, while addressing rumours linking Madonna to the festival.READ MORE: Madonna – ‘Confessions II’ review: Queen Of Pop digs deep on thrilling return to the dancefloorThe festival had a fallow year in 2026 to allow the ground at Worthy Farm to rest, but it is returning next summer between Wednesday June 23 and Sunday June
  
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• Taylor Swift’s ‘August’ removed from Donald Trump TikTok post that joked she would be “super excited” about its use

  08-08-2026 12:25 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift‘s song ‘August’ has been removed from a Donald Trump TikTok post that had quipped the artist would be “super excited” about its use.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe ‘Team Trump’ social media account uploaded a video earlier this week (August 3) showing the US President watching a fireworks display with his wife Melani
  
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• KoRn’s Jonathan Davis married Brittany Parisi on same day as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wed

  24-07-2026 12:08 via nme.com
  
  KoRn’s Jonathan Davis has got married to partner Brittany Parisi, and their wedding took place on the same day as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s.READ MORE: Korn: “On this record, we have grown emotionally. Music is healing to all of us”The couple started dating in 2019 and got engaged just over one year ago. They tied the knot on July 3 at the Neighborhood Church of Palos Verdes in Palos Verdes Estates, California.
  The ceremony took inspiration from the late 14th century
  
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• The National’s Aaron Dessner speaks out on if Gracie Abrams’ ‘Death Wish’ is about Taylor Swift

  23-07-2026 11:56 via nme.com
  
  The National‘s Aaron Dessner has spoken out on whether Gracie Abrams’ ‘Death Wish’ is about Taylor Swift.READ MORE: Gracie Abrams – ‘Daughter From Hell’ review: a dramatic reckoning with her younger selfThe popstar released her latest album ‘Daughter From Hell‘ on July 17 – and one track in particular has fans speculating that Taylor Swift might be its subject.
  ‘Death Wish’, the album’s second track, contains biting ly
  
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• Brad Paisley defends marriage of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce: “One of the least pretentious weddings that I’ve ever seen or ever will see”

  20-07-2026 17:42 via nme.com
  
  Brad Paisley has defended Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding, saying that it was “one of the least pretentious” ceremonies he has “ever seen or ever will see”.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe pop star and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end announced their engagement last August and tied the knot at a star-studded ceremony at New York’s Madison Square Garden earli
  
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• Taylor Swift paid “over $160,000” to obtain NYC Permit for MSG Wedding, says mayor Zohran Mamdani

  12-07-2026 11:51 via nme.com
  
  New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani has said that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce paid over $160,000 (£119,000) to get married at Madison Square Garden.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe couple announced their engagement last August and tied the knot at a star-studded ceremony at New York’s Madison Square Garden earlier this month. Since then, they’ve been critici
  
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• Justin Baldoni breaks silence after Blake Lively settlement

  10-07-2026 11:06 via nme.com
  
  Justin Baldoni has spoken out for the first time about his legal battle with Blake Lively, posting a five minute long video on Instagram on Wednesday (July 8) alongside his wife, Emily Baldoni.
  In December 2024, Lively sued her It Ends With Us co-star and director, with her suit claiming that Baldoni exhibited behaviour that caused her “severe emotional distress”, arguing that after raising concerns about an unsafe working environment on set, she faced retaliation that extended into
  
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• NFL coach shares marriage advice Adam Sandler gave to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce when officiating wedding

  07-07-2026 13:23 via nme.com
  
  NFL coach Andy Reid has revealed the “touching” words of advice that Adam Sandler gave to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce when officiating their wedding.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe couple announced their engagement last August and tied the knot at a star-studded ceremony at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday (July 3).
  Per a statement from Swift’s longtime publicist,
  
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• Taylor Swift wins “absurd” copyright lawsuit over her song lyrics

  07-07-2026 11:18 via nme.com
  
  Taylor Swift has finally won a copyright lawsuit over song lyrics, which her legal team described as “absurd”.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe infringement case was brought forward by Kimberly Marasco, a self-published poet from Florida. She alleged that the pop star stole lines and inspiration from her poems to help form the lyrics to over a dozen songs.
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• Paul McCartney reportedly played ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ for the first time since 1964 at Taylor Swift’s wedding

  05-07-2026 17:13 via nme.com
  
  Paul McCartney reportedly played ‘I Want To Hold Your Hand’ for the first time since 1964 at Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.READ MORE: Taylor Swift – ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ review: magical when the songwriter just lets herself beThe couple were married at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Friday (July 3), with the star-studded ceremony reportedly officiated by Adam Sandler.
  While details arou
  
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• Celebrities Who Skipped Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift’s Wedding: All the Stars Who Weren’t Invited or Couldn’t Attend

  05-07-2026 16:55
  
  Everyone is talking about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s wedding this holiday weekend, wanting to know who was there and who didn’t make it.If you have not seen, the A-list couple tied the knot on Friday (July 3) at New York City’s iconic Madison Square Garden in the midtown Manhattan area.Taylor and Travis were reportedly joined by 1,000 guests for their big day, and while it felt like every major name in Hollywood was there….there were some notable omissions from the
  
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