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What are the biggest-selling vinyl releases of 2025 (so far)?

How many to do own / celebrate on a daily basis / wish were higher in the rankings?

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Elton John and Madonna end bitter old beef over lip-sync row

Madonna and Elton John kissed and made up backstage on Saturday Night Live, where the British singer was performing alongside Brandi Carlile on 5 April.

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Why was Taylor Swift mentioned in the 'Signalgate' Senate hearing?

Democratic Virginia Senator Mark Warner highlighted the importance for the US to share intelligence with its European allies and used last summer's thwarted terrorist plot against Taylor Swift as an example of how the sharing of intel can save lives.

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The Big Question: Where is the biggest music market in the world?

The music recording industry is seeing growth that ‘many other sectors would be incredibly envious of’, but what’s driving it?

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UK pop stars fail to make global bestseller charts, a first since 2003

For the first time since 2003, no UK artists made it into the global Top 10 albums or singles charts, with the 2024 lists dominated by US and K-pop acts.

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The best dressed celeb red carpet looks at Grammys 2025

It was a night of musical triumphs for Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé, but when it came to fashion, who emerged as the true star of the Grammys red carpet?

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Southport trial: Taylor Swift dance class killer gets over 50 years

The 18-year-old pleaded guilty to murdering three young girls in frenzied knife rampage in Southport last Summer. He has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 52 years.

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Teen pleads guilty in fatal stabbings at UK Taylor Swift dance class

A British teenager who stabbed three young girls in a knife attack at a Taylor Swift dance event has pleaded guilty to murder.

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Teen goes on trial over UK stabbings at Taylor Swift dance class

The trial of Axel Rudakubana, arrested for three counts of murder and 10 counts of attempted murder, is expected to last four weeks.

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'Music is back': Taylor Swift drives UK music sales to 20-year high

The total 2024 UK sales of recorded music topped the 2001 record of £2.2bn and Taylor Swift is to thank for a sizeable chunk, according to new figures released by the Digital Entertainment and Retail Association (ERA).

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Data shows Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record

The Eras Tour is over and the numbers are in, showing that Taylor Swift has sold more tickets than any other solo performer.

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Taylor Swift: The end of an Era(s Tour) - but not Obama's book record

Taylor Swift was named Spotify’s most-played artist yesterday and ends her monumental Eras Tour this weekend. She’s also landed the biggest book launch of the year in the US with the publication of her official Era's Tour book. However, fans have noticed multiple eras - sorry, errors...

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Spotify Wrapped 2024: Who tops the Global, US and UK lists?

TayTay, Sabrina, Billie... How many of your favourites made the lists?

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Apple Music Replay: What is the most played song of 2024?

It's been a banner year for women, the biggest in global songs chart history. Taylor Swift did very well, as did a certain Mr. Kendrick Lamar with his hit diss track 'Not Like Us'.

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Here are all the winners from the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards

The 30th anniversary of the ceremony was held at Manchester’s Co-Op Live Arena last night. Big winners include Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and Tyla.

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Will Glastonbury's new queue system end the ticket-buying chaos?

After years of a chaotic system where people furiously refresh the landing page, Glastonbury have moved to a queuing system ahead of the 2025 ticket sale.

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The most viral and absurd moments of the 2024 US election cycle

The US Presidential race has been dramatic and nothing short of exhausting. Election Day is a few days away, so time to look back at the most viral, absurd and shocking moments that won't make us regret this 2024 election cycle.

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Why Taylor Swift might upset the publishing industry

While Björk and Colin Greenwood’s books are being released through traditional publishers and an arts design firm, Taylor Swift’s decision to publish through her own imprint has larger implications for the publishing industry.

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Trump team uses Taylor Swift song in ‘cringe’ campaign video

The Trump team has been ripped online for a ‘cringe’ video that uses a song from Harris-endorser Taylor Swift, who Trump has stated he hates.

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Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton lead donations for hurricane relief

Music superstars are contributing to the hurricane relief effort following the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene and the ongoing destruction of Hurricane Milton. Taylor Swift has donated $5 million towards helping those affected, while Dolly Parton has also made a significant contribution.

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