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Dave Meyers: The Visionary Behind Pop’s Most Iconic Music Videos

July 16, 2025

In an era where music and visuals are inextricably linked, one name continues to shape the language of modern music videos: Dave Meyers. With a career that spans over three decades, director Dave...

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4 Toronto artists make the Polaris Music Prize short list, but Quebec leads the way

July 16, 2025

This July, the Polaris Music Prize jury unveiled its 10-album shortlist for 2025—a list led numerically by Quebec acts but featuring four shining entries from Toronto. For a city whose scene often...

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Fictional Idols vs. Real Charts: K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Unbelievable Spotify Takeover

July 16, 2025

What happens when a fictional K-pop boy band outsells the real ones? In a twist straight out of a dystopian idol fanfic, the animated groups Huntr/x and Saja Boys—created for Netflix’s explosive...

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Conan Gray’s “Vodka Cranberry” Is a Late-Night Cry for Closure—and a Glimpse Into His Most Vulnerable Album Yet

July 16, 2025

Drunk calls. Crying in the dark. Lingering heartbreak. Conan Gray’s new single “Vodka Cranberry” isn’t just a song—it’s a full-blown emotional unraveling, and fans are already bracing themselves...

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Jinu from K-Pop Demon Hunters Is Actually a K-Pop Legend - Meet Andrew Choi

July 15, 2025

Andrew Choi was already a hidden force in real-world K-pop before becoming Jinu, the soulful lead of the animated boy band Saja Boys, a member of the K-Pop Demon Hunters. Choi co-wrote the quiet....

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Justin Bieber Just Dropped the Swaggiest Album of the Year

July 13, 2025

Let’s be honest: when most pop stars go quiet, we assume they’re recharging in Bali, journaling in silk robes. Not Justin Bieber. Nah, he went into full stealth mode, dropped a random “SWAG”...

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KATSEYE Tickets for their concert tour “Beautiful Chaos,” Vanish Faster Than Eyeliner in a Heatwave — Sold Out & Slayed

July 13, 2025

It’s official: KATSEYE didn’t just sell out, they served out. Every single ticket to their upcoming live shows? Gone. Vamoosed. Snatched like a wig in a wind tunnel.The global girl group, part...

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Backstreet’s Back (Again!): Millennium 2.0 Is the Comeback We Didn’t Know We Needed, but Now Can’t Live Without

July 13, 2025

Cue the frosted tips, cargo pants, and emotional harmonies, because the Backstreet Boys just dropped Millennium 2.0, and let’s just say, everybody (yeahhh!) is losing their minds.Yes, that’s right...

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Tyla’s “IS IT” Hits Different—And It’s Definitely It, Baby!

July 13, 2025

Tyla just slid into our summer soundtrack with her new track “IS IT”, and let me tell you, it is everything. No cap. Straight off the jump, you get those booming amapiano kicks and warped vocal...

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Blackpink Reunite With Explosive New Track “Jump” as Deadline World Tour Takes Off

July 13, 2025

The wait is officially over: Blackpink is back—louder, bolder, and more united than ever. On the opening night of their highly anticipated Deadline World Tour, the global K-pop phenomenon debuted...

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Justin Bieber Speaks Out: Anger, Boundaries, and the Struggle Behind the Spotlight

July 13, 2025

Justin Bieber has never been a stranger to the spotlight—but this time, the glare feels more personal. In a series of emotional posts, the global superstar cracked open the curated image fans often...

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Coldplay Made the Universe Feel Small at Toronto’s Most Unexpected Venue

July 13, 2025

When Coldplay’s Chris Martin looked out into the crowd at Toronto’s brand-new Rogers Stadium on July 8 and joked, “This is a very bizarre stadium a million miles from Earth,” we all laughed—but he...

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Taylor Swift Breaks YouTube Records With ‘New Heights’ Podcast Debut

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Taylor Swift’s appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast drew 1.3M live viewers, breaking YouTube records and sparking buzz with details about her new album The Life of a Showgirl.

Taylor Swift’s Podcast Debut Shatters Records

Pop’s biggest showgirl just pulled off one of YouTube’s biggest moments. On Wednesday, Taylor Swift joined Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast, and fans showed up in record-breaking numbers.

According to YouTube, the livestream peaked at 1.3 million concurrent viewers, the most ever for a podcast since the platform launched its dedicated podcast hub in 2023. Jason Kelce even joked about the number on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “I mean this video being 1.3 million views is the epitome of numerology,” referencing Swift’s famous lucky number 13.

A Swift Surge Across Platforms

The impact wasn’t limited to YouTube. Spotify reported that the episode quickly became one of the highest-performing podcasts of the past year, with female listenership jumping by more than 600% in just one day.

It’s clear why fans flocked to the episode: Swift not only discussed her romance with Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and reflected on her record-breaking Eras Tour, but also revealed major details about her upcoming album.

Inside The Life of a Showgirl

During the conversation, Swift officially introduced her 12th studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, unveiling its cover art, tracklist, and release date.

She described the project as a more vibrant, carefree turn in her career:

“[The album is] a lot more upbeat, and it’s a lot more fun pop excitement … My main goals were melodies that were so infectious, you’re almost angry at it. We’ve made songs that I’m so proud of.”

With Swift balancing milestones like reclaiming her masters, finishing her historic tour, and now preparing one of her most highly anticipated albums, it’s no surprise her New Heights debut became a record-setting cultural event.

Taylor Swift Breaks YouTube Records With ‘New Heights’ Podcast Debuttaylor-swift-breaks-youtube-records-with-new-heights-podcast-debutMuhammad SiddiquiAug 19, 2025Taylor Swift’s appearance on Travis and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast drew 1.3M live viewers, breaking YouTube records and sparking buzz with details about her new album The Life of a...