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Taylor Swift revealed a new purple gown inspired by Van Gogh's "The Starry Night" during her Eras Tour in Milan, adding to her collection of new outfits including a Roberto Cavalli "Fearless" dress and a Vivienne Westwood "Tortured Poets" gown. Fans speculate the new dresses may hint at an upcoming album or music video announcement. Swift's next performances are in Gelsenkirchen, Germany.
Emma Stone was asked about Taylor Swift's vault track "When Emma Falls In Love" at the New York premiere of her upcoming film, Poor Things. Emma coyly responded that fans would have to ask Taylor if the song is about her. Fans speculate that the song may be loosely based on Emma's romance with her ex-fiancé and co-star, Andrew Garfield. Taylor quietly attended the premiere in support of Emma.
Taylor Swift's album "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, making her the first woman in history to have four albums in the top 10 simultaneously. This achievement also sets a record for the female artist with the most No. 1 albums in history, with a total of twelve. "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" sold 716,000 album-equivalent units in its opening week, surpassing the previous record held by Morgan Wallen. Swift's other albums, "Midnights," "Lover," and "Folklore," also remain in the top 10.
Taylor Swift's re-recorded album, "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)," debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, earning the biggest week for any album in 2023 with 716,000 equivalent album units. This marks Swift's 12th No. 1 album, surpassing Barbra Streisand for the most No. 1 albums among women. Additionally, Swift has four albums in the top 10 simultaneously, a feat not achieved since 1966. The album's success also includes the second-largest vinyl sales week in the modern era and the second-largest sales week for a country album in nearly 10 years.
Taylor Swift surprised her audience in Denver by performing the first-ever live performance of her vault track "Timeless" from her re-recorded album Speak Now (Taylor's Version). The song, which is about an ageless romance, was released just a week prior and has already become a fan favorite. Swift performed the ballad during the acoustic section of her Eras Tour show, where she also surprised fans with a live rendition of her self-titled album's "Picture to Burn." Speak Now (Taylor's Version) is expected to have the largest week of 2023 for any album in its first six days of release.
Taylor Swift's re-recorded album "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" has had the biggest week for any album in 2023, earning over 575,000 equivalent album units in its first four days of release. The album has sold over 400,000 copies, making it the largest sales week for an album this year. If it debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, Swift will have 12 No. 1 albums, surpassing Barbra Streisand for the most No. 1 albums among female artists. The album's vinyl sales have also been impressive, with over 225,000 copies sold, marking the second-largest sales week for a vinyl album in the modern era.
The FBI's Washington, D.C., Field branch has called on Taylor Swift fans, known as Swifties, to report federal crimes by issuing a mock Speak Now (Taylor's Version) album cover on Twitter. The album cover includes nine song titles representing different types of offenses the FBI is looking for. While there is no evidence of Swift's involvement, lyrics from her latest album suggest she would support cooperation with the FBI.
Taylor Swift's re-recorded album "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" is dominating the streaming world, holding 23 out of the top 50 slots on the Spotify U.S. Top 50 and 17 spots on the Spotify Global Top 50. The album's success is driven by the resurgence of the song "Cruel Summer," which has also entered the Billboard Hot 100's top 10. With her songs accounting for 18 out of the top 25 on Spotify's U.S. chart, Swift continues to break streaming records and is projected to have the best album debut of 2023 so far.
Taylor Swift's re-recorded album "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" continues to dominate the streaming world, accounting for nearly half of Spotify's Top 50 songs in the US and a third of the Global Top 50 just four days after its release. Swift holds 23 of the top 50 slots on the US chart and 17 on the global chart, including the resurgent track "Cruel Summer." The album's success is also reflected in Billboard's Hot 100, where Swift has two songs in the top 10. With her impressive streaming numbers, Swift is on track to have the biggest album debut of 2023 so far.
Taylor Swift has released "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)," the latest album in her effort to re-record her first six records and regain ownership of her masters. One notable change in the re-record is a modified lyric in the song "Better Than Revenge," which originally contained slut-shaming and misogynistic language. Swift quietly replaced the line with a new one, sparking discussions about rewriting history without acknowledging the context or taking accountability. The re-recorded album also showcases Swift's mature vocals and offers a meta-commentary on her growth as an artist. The article compares Swift's approach to changing lyrics with Hayley Williams of Paramore, who acknowledged the misogyny in their song "Misery Business" before performing it. Additionally, the article reflects on the song "Innocent," written by Swift about Kanye West, and how it now carries a different meaning in light of West's controversial actions.
Taylor Swift releases the music video for "I Can See You (Taylor's Version) (From the Vault)" from her Speak Now album, featuring Taylor Lautner, Joey King, and Presley Cash. The video showcases King and Lautner fighting ninjas and lasers to rescue Swift, with Cash providing security. Swift wrote the video treatment over a year ago to symbolize reclaiming her music after Scooter Braun acquired her catalog. The video also reunites Swift and Lautner, who dated in 2009, and features a cameo from Lautner's wife. Speak Now (Taylor's Version) broke Spotify's record for most-streamed album in a single day in 2023.
Taylor Swift's vault tracks from her album "Speak Now" showcase her growth as a songwriter and set the tone for the themes and styles she would continue to explore throughout her career. These unreleased songs demonstrate her ability to respond to critics and exes with cutting insults and teenage angst, while also showcasing her talent for character studies and storytelling. The vault tracks reveal Swift's evolution as a writer and lay the foundation for her success as one of the best songwriters of her generation.
Taylor Swift has released a music video for her song "I Can See You," one of the "From the Vault" tracks from her re-recorded album Speak Now. In the video, directed by Swift herself, Taylor Lautner and Joey King join her in a heist to rescue her framed cover art from a vault, symbolizing her reclaiming her art from her former record label. Swift praised Lautner for performing his own stunts and expressed her excitement about working with the three Taylors. The re-recorded album, Speak Now (Taylor's Version), also features updated lyrics to the song "Better Than Revenge."
Taylor Swift's reissue of her album "Speak Now" includes a previously unreleased track called "When Emma Falls in Love," which has sparked rumors that it is about her friend Emma Stone. Swifties have pointed out clues in the lyrics that suggest the song is about Stone, including references to her film "Easy A" and her relationship with her mother. This wouldn't be the first time Swift has made a reference to a real-life person in her songs.
Taylor Swift has changed a controversial lyric from her song "Better Than Revenge" on the re-recorded version of her album Speak Now. The original lyric was criticized for slut-shaming, and the new version replaces it with a different line. Swift has not publicly commented on the change, but she previously hinted at a change of heart in 2014 when discussing the song. The rest of the song remains unchanged.