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Kim Petras Seeks Exit From Republic Records Over Delayed Album Detour
music1 month ago

Kim Petras Seeks Exit From Republic Records Over Delayed Album Detour

Kim Petras publicly asked to be dropped by Republic Records, claiming her completed album Detour hasn’t been given a release date or payments to collaborators, and that she wants to self-fund and self-curate her music. Petras notes she’s been with Republic since 2021 and rose to prominence with the Sam Smith collaboration “Unholy,” but says she will drop Detour regardless and there’s no clear timeline for a label release; Republic did not comment at press time.

Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer" Resurfaces as a Hit Single Four Years Later.
music2 years ago

Taylor Swift's "Cruel Summer" Resurfaces as a Hit Single Four Years Later.

Taylor Swift expressed her surprise and gratitude as her 2019 song "Cruel Summer" became a single four years after its release due to its popularity on streaming platforms. The song was supposed to be a single off her Lover album, but the pandemic halted its release. Republic Records has now decided to promote it to pop radio stations, while continuing to promote her latest single "Karma." "Cruel Summer" returned to the Billboard Hot 100 chart and currently ranks at No. 47.