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Taylor Swift's song 'Wood' from her album 'The Life of a Showgirl' has sparked reactions from Travis Kelce, who humorously reacts to its suggestive lyrics referencing a 'Redwood Tree,' with Swift explaining the double entendre and praising Kelce as her muse.
Travis Kelce addressed Taylor Swift's spicy song 'Wood' on their podcast, playfully acknowledging its suggestive lyrics about him, while Swift explained the song's double entendre and her love for it.
Jason Kelce humorously questioned his brother Travis Kelce about Taylor Swift's suggestive song 'Wood,' which is believed to reference Travis, on their podcast, highlighting the song's provocative lyrics and Swift's inspiration from her relationship with Travis Kelce.
Zach Bryan responds to criticism over his new song mentioning ICE, emphasizing his love for the country and his desire to unite people across political divides, while clarifying he does not align with radical sides.
Neil Young released a new song called Big Crime criticizing Donald Trump, addressing issues like crime, fascism, and political corruption, continuing his long-standing opposition to Trump through music.
Offset revealed his new song 'Move On' is about his relationship with Cardi B, emphasizing a message of peace and closure. He also discussed mending his relationship with Quavo, indicating they are checking in on each other and open to a joint album, highlighting efforts to reconcile and move forward.
The band Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros' song 'Home' has been labeled the 'worst song ever' by some online, sparking a response from frontman Alex Ebert who defends the song as a good composition that resonates with many, despite its poor recording quality and mixed public opinion.
Machine Gun Kelly appears to acknowledge his complicated relationship with Megan Fox in his new song, expressing remorse for causing issues in their home and vowing to change for their daughter, amid ongoing public and private relationship challenges.
Ariana Grande's new song addressing rumored controversies about her relationship with Ethan Slater has sparked mixed reactions and criticism, resulting in a significant loss of Instagram followers for the singer. The chart-topping song apparently refers to the controversy surrounding the singer’s romance with her Wicked costar, Ethan Slater. The lyrics have stirred controversy, with some labeling Ariana as a "homewrecker" and criticizing her past relationships. As a result, she has lost a substantial number of followers on Instagram.
Hospital workers at Mount Sinai West, formerly known as Roosevelt Hospital, have revealed that the song "Imagine" was playing on Muzak when doctors called the time of John Lennon's death. Lennon, a former Beatle, was shot and killed outside his New York City apartment building by Mark David Chapman on December 8, 1980. The revelation is featured in the Apple TV+ documentary series "John Lennon: Murder Without a Trial." The hospital workers described the moment as a solemn and quiet one, as they spent 45 minutes trying to revive Lennon before announcing his death.
Pink reveals that she regrets writing and performing a song about scurvy for the hit show "SpongeBob SquarePants" in 2009. The song, titled "We've Got Scurvy," appeared on the compilation album "SpongeBob's Greatest Hits" and features lyrics about the disease. Pink expressed that recording the song was a mistake and wishes she never did it. Scurvy is a result of vitamin C deficiency and can lead to various health issues if left untreated. In other news, Pink recently made headlines for kicking out a concertgoer protesting circumcision during one of her shows.
Jelly Roll praises Lainey Wilson for having "one of the best voices in country music" and expresses gratitude for their collaboration on the song "Save Me." He acknowledges that the song resonates differently with listeners when heard from a woman's perspective and credits Wilson for bringing a unique energy to the track. Despite her busy schedule, including her role in Yellowstone, Wilson chose to work with Jelly Roll because of their friendship.
The Indigo Girls' 1989 folk-rock hit "Closer to Fine" is featured three times in the new "Barbie" film, surprising fans and guaranteeing a resurgence in people singing along to the song. Emily Saliers, half of the Indigo Girls, spoke about the licensing sync and the honor of being chosen by director Greta Gerwig. She also discussed the cover version by Brandi Carlile and Catherine Carlile on the film's soundtrack. Saliers expressed her excitement about the song's inclusion in the movie and its exploration of existential questions and feminism. She also mentioned the upcoming release of a documentary about the Indigo Girls.