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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'

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

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Depp lawyers wrap up cross-examination of Amber Heard

Lawyers for Johnny Depp wrapped up their grilling of his ex-wife Amber Heard on Tuesday after seeking to portray her as the aggressor in their volatile relationship.

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Psychedelic guitars, ‘kendhang’ and Madura’s coast: Lorjhu' talks his unique music

Through the moniker Lorjhu’, Sumenep-native Badrus Zeman aims to reconnect with his hometown by writing songs about his unique childhood experience in the coastal Madura. 

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Soccer-Blackpool forward Jake Daniels announces he is gay

Blackpool forward Jake Daniels announced on Monday that he is gay, becoming the first active male British professional soccer player to do so since the late Justin Fashanu in 1990.

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75th Cannes film fest ready to party as COVID-19 rules end

The last touches were being laid in Cannes, France, on Monday for the 75th-anniversary edition of the world's leading film festival, promising a return to its full glitz. 

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75th Cannes film fest ready to party as Covid rules end

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'Panggil Aku Gombloh’ unearths the legendary musician’s loves and dreams

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Brazilian director Breno Silveira dies on set

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In new album, Kendrick Lamar delivers introspection and biting social critique

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Folk rappers from Ukraine win Eurovision in musical morale boost

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Disney profit slips but streaming TV subscribers jump

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'Star Wars' ship, Elvis suit among film items headed for auction

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Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos talks ‘intense’ Indonesian food and rock’s cyclical nature

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New Kendrick Lamar music video drops ahead of album release

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'Strange Loop' and Michael Jackson musical lead Tony nominations

In the musical A Strange Loop, the story of a black gay man and his mental struggles as an artist landed a leading 11 Tony nominations on Monday as Broadway prepared to honor its first season following a long pandemic shutdown.

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Huge opening for 'Doctor Strange' gives Hollywood a boost

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