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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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Three members of K-pop sensation BTS test positive for Covid-19

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Coldplay will stop recording in 2025: frontman

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin said Thursday that the hugely successful British band will stop recording in 2025, but will continue to tour. 

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James Franco admits to sleeping with film school students

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'Sex and the City' actor Noth hit with new sexual assault claim

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Young Iraqi film students tell their own stories from Mosul

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Bollywood replays India's seminal 1983 cricket triumph

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Honorary Oscars gala delayed as Hollywood braces for Omicron

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Rome's legendary Cinecitta Studios eye new golden age

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Adele and Ed Sheeran lead nominees for BRIT Awards

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The powerful effects of the Matrix

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How singer Tiara Andini went from playing to no one to gaining 100 million streams

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'Sex and the City' actor Chris Noth denies sexual assault accusations

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