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Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour“ at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona, the United States. The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour.
Taylor Swift performs onstage for the opening night of “Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour“ at State Farm Stadium on March 17, 2023 in Glendale, Arizona, the United States. The city of Glendale, Arizona was ceremonially renamed to Swift City for March 17-18 in honor of The Eras Tour.
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Taylor Swift says 'Showgirl' album reflects joy of recent tour

Swift appeared on the New Heights podcast hosted by her boyfriend, National Football League player Travis Kelce, and his brother, Jason Kelce. "Showgirl" will be released October 3, the singer said on the episode aired on Wednesday. 

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Taylor Swift announces 12th album for 'pre pre-order'

Her online shop displayed blurred images of a record, CD and cassette tape overlaid with a glittery orange lock, explaining the album artwork would be "revealed at a later date."

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KUNTARI’s new album ‘Mutu Beton’ digs traditional roots to pave new frontiers

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'Cleanfluencers' sweep TikTok, drawing millions

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Pop artist Hanin Dhiya finds 'rebirth' in a new album

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‘Like & Share’ wins best picture award at Osaka Asian Film Festival

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Bad Bunny ex seeking $40 mn, alleging unauthorized use of voice note

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Three found guilty of murdering US rapper XXXTentacion

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'Everything Everywhere' all-conquering at Oscars

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'Call Me Chihiro': An eloquent twist to a classic archetype

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France's music hotspots, boosted by Brad Pitt

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Rap battle: young Tunisians fight stigma with the arts

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Citra Award-winning actress Nani Wijaya dies at 78

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Once dying, then a novelty, vinyl is back and thriving

The latest report from the Recording Industry Association of America said that in 2022 more record units were sold than compact discs for the first time in three decades, with consumers snagging 41 million pieces of new vinyl last year compared to 33 million CDs. 

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BTS absence hurting global K-pop growth: HYBE chairman

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2 years ago
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Jakarta neo-psych sextet Crayola Eyes release debut album 'Gushing'

The psychedelic heads of Crayola Eyes talk about embracing their references and the realization that they needed to mature as a band.

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No smoke: Event head explains Deep Purple, Rhoma Irama onstage miscommunication

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Rhoma riffing to Deep Purple hit sparks row over copyright

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Indonesian rock band Radja receives death threats in Malaysia

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Brendan Fraser caps 'Brenaissance' with best actor Oscar win

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