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MTV VMA 2026: Taylor Swift and Madonna dominate top awards

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden

The wedding, officiated by Adam Sandler, was attended by roughly 1,000 guests, including many A-list celebrities, singers, athletes and close friends and family.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce wedding frenzy in full swing in New York

Taylor Swift and her American football-player fiancé Travis Kelce have kicked off rumoured wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Here’s what we know so far.

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Taylor Swift wedding rumours: Are the upcoming nuptials this week?

Megastar Taylor Swift is reportedly set to tie the knot with Travis Kelce at the end of this week... Or is she? Here’s everything you need to know about the rumours surrounding the nupitals.

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Taylor Swift breaks another record with Songwriters Hall of Fame entry

What a week it's been for Taylor Swift who's celebrating, at 36, becoming the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, just days after watching the New York Knicks complete the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history.

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Taylor Swift: New song for ‘Toy Story 5’, which will tackle screentime

Titled ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, Taylor Swift’s song written for 'Toy Story 5' will come out at the end of this week. The cast of the upcoming fifth instalment in the Pixar franchise have confirmed that the movie will tackle the generational "terror" of children’s screentime.

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Austrian man jailed for 15 years for Taylor Swift terrorist plot

An Austrian court on Thursday sentenced a 21-year-old man who admitted plotting a foiled jihadist attack on a Taylor Swift concert to 15 years in prison.

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Countdown (re)activated: Taylor Swift planning a ‘Toy Story 5’ song?

Taylor Swift has sparked rumours that new music, potentially for the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, could be on the way... A countdown briefly appeared on her official website before being taken down. Now, the clock is back and Swifties are going into overdrive...

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Austrian man accused of plotting Taylor Swift attack pleads guilty

The man accused of plotting to attack one of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna in 2024 pleads guilty. He could be sentenced to up to 20 years in prison.

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Taylor Swift files to trademark voice and image over AI concerns

Taylor Swift is filing to trademark her voice and likeness, apparently to protest against AI misuse. This move comes after a similar legal strategy launched earlier this year by actor Matthew McConaughey.

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Bill Ackman proposes €56 billion acquisition of Universal Music Group

Billionaire investor Bill Ackman has proposed a €56 billion deal to merge Universal Music Group with a US acquisition vehicle, delivering shareholders a 78% premium and a potential New York Stock Exchange listing.

Austria

Austria charges man with terrorism over Taylor Swift attack plot

Prosecutors in Austria have filed terrorism charges against a 21-year-old who allegedly plotted to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna in 2024.

17 February 2026

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Who are the most popular touring artists of the new millennium?

Concert trade publication Pollstar recently published a report titled “Most Popular Touring Artists of the Millennium” - and the results may surprise you.

9 December 2025

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Taylor Swift breaks Adele's album sales record in less than a week

Despite mixed reviews, Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' has broken a major record held by British singer Adele. Swift's 12th album has now secured a new record for the largest week, by equivalent album units, for an album.

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Explained: Why the Taylor Swift backlash is already in full swing

“Can’t you just be nice to your fans for once? Haven’t you got enough of their money yet?” Here's why even some of the most dedicated Taylor Swift fans have had enough...

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Taylor Swift accused of using AI to promote her new album

The artist has previously spoken against AI being used to spread misinformation.

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Which records has Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' shattered?

The numbers are in and Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life Of A Showgirl’ has broken all records. It sold 2.7million copies in 24 hours, surpassing Swift’s own 2024 record. The album has also broken several Spotify records and the companion cinema outing topped the weekend box office.

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