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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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'Scream' returns to satirize new 'golden era' of horror

Twenty-five years ago, Scream revitalized horror with its highly self-aware take on the increasingly stale slasher genre. This Friday, the new Scream arrives in an era of socially aware arthouse horror.

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Be My Baby singer Ronnie Spector dies at 78

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Prince Andrew must face sex abuse accuser's lawsuit - U.S. judge

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Singer Ardhito Pramono arrested for drug use

Police arrested actor and singer-songwriter Ardhito Pramono on Wednesday for illegal drug use, with the drug confiscated being marijuana.

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Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Kanye West to headline Coachella

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'House of Gucci' and Lady Gaga land SAG award nominations

High fashion drama House of Gucci led the nominations Wednesday for Hollywood's Screen Actors Guild Awards, scoring nods for the top prize of best cast and for the performances of stars Lady Gaga and Jared Leto.

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'Photocopier' scriptwriter removed from credits following sexual abuse allegations

The producers of Photocopier, an award-winning film about a young girl determined to uncover the truth behind the events of a drunken night out that cost her a scholarship, decided on Monday to remove the name of a scriptwriter from the movie's credits following allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Music's Grammy Awards indefinitely postponed as Omicron spreads

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Meghan Markle wins token damages from UK media group

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U.S. District Judge Fernando Olguin on Monday dismissed the lawsuit after the plaintiff Spencer Elden missed a deadline to respond to the defendants' motion to dismiss the case.

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Forced off TV, have the Golden Globes lost their luster?

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Sundance film festival scraps in-person events due to Covid

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Kindred spirits: Shakira Jasmine, Nuca drop 'experimental' duet single

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Instagram influencer Gaga Muhammad faces four years' imprisonment for Laura Anna car accident

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Five Indonesian musicians to watch in 2023

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