February 23, 2023
Tobias Jesso Jr. You may know his name from his 2015 solo album Goon. Or maybe from his work on various popular songs, such as “When We Were Young” by Adele and “Alive” by Sia. Or even from his rece
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February 23, 2023
HBO’s The Last of Us is arguably the hottest show out right now, receiving near universal acclaim from viewers and critics alike. This holds especially true for episode three: “Long, Long Time”.
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February 21, 2023
Folk singer. Songwriter. Canadian. Polyglot. All of these titles belong to Gina Lam, also known by her stage name Ginalina. In November 2022, she released her latest album titled Going Back: Remembe
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February 21, 2023
Rihanna is an illustrious artist. She is among the best selling female artists of all time, and was one of the greatest hitmakers of the 2000s and 2010s. She has since grown to become the richest...
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February 20, 2023
Streaming is now the driving force of the music industry, making up 84% of the industry revenue in the U.S. While streaming is much more convenient for listeners, many artists argue that it is near im
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February 23, 2023
Who is the greatest rapper of all time? Is it even possible to crown just one person? Well, Billboard and Vibe did exactly that. And, according to them, that person is Jay-Z. In honor of Hip-Hop’s
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February 18, 2023
Kaytranada (Louis Celestin) is a Haitian-Canadian record producer and DJ. He is a highly acclaimed electronic artist, having earned two Grammys and countless other awards for his work. Kaytranada has
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February 17, 2023
What happens when a famous music producer takes an interest in self-help books? The Creative Act is your answer. But who is Rick Rubin? Without a doubt, Rubin has an impressive track record in the
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February 14, 2023
The music industry is a place full of musicians, producers, and creators who have the magical ability to make those perfect sounds we hear everyday through our digital devices. We want to listen close
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February 14, 2023
What do popular video games franchises Super Mario, Legend of Zelda, and Star Fox all have in common? They were all produced and published by Nintendo, and the iconic music themes that you hear in...
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February 8, 2023
Being a successful woman in the music industry is no easy feat. Not only do they deal with the typical trials and tribulations of being a musician, but there are also gender-specific challenges.
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February 8, 2023
“Is it just me, or are songs getting shorter these days?” This is a question I have often pondered, especially in the last few years. It appears that in the era of social media, attention spans are
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The music industry collectively lost its composure when Taylor Swift announced her twelfth studio album The Life of a Showgirl, with everyone from Sabrina Carpenter to Caitlin Clark publicly freaking out about the news. The pop superstar's famous friends and fans took to social media to celebrate the upcoming Max Martin-produced project, which promises to deliver the kind of irresistible pop hooks that made Swift a global phenomenon.
Sabrina Carpenter, who features on the album's title track, captured the mood perfectly with an Instagram Story declaring:
"I know someone who's freaking out and it's me."
The reaction was equally intense across the entertainment world, Nicki Minaj acknowledged the announcement with a Sagittarius emoji nod to their shared zodiac sign, while Cardi B humorously posted a Spongebob Squarepants meme sighing in relief that her own Am I the Drama? album (out September 19) wouldn't have to compete with Swift's October release.
The celebrity excitement reached new heights when Swift appeared on Travis Kelce's podcast to reveal details about the project. The episode broke records with 1.3 million live YouTube viewers so many that WNBA star Caitlin Clark joked "Swifties are so powerful we broke the internet" when the stream temporarily crashed. Public Enemy's Flavor Flav went all-in, submitting a faux excuse to skip responsibilities during the podcast airing.
Even unexpected figures like John Stamos got in on the fun, photoshopping himself into Swift's bedazzled leotard pose from the album cover with the caption "big reputation."
The widespread celebrity support - including likes from Selena Gomez, Ice Spice, and Jack Antonoff - underscores Swift's unique position as pop culture's reigning monarch as she prepares to unveil what she describes as her most "infectious" collection of songs yet.
Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl announcement has proven once again that no one commands the spotlight quite like her turning an album rollout into a full-blown cultural moment that unites everyone from pop peers to sports legends in collective excitement. If the celebrity reactions are any indication, this glittering new era might just be her most show-stopping yet.
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