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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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MTV Europe Music Awards: Female acts dominate 2024 nominations

Taylor Swift is up for seven awards, including Best Video, Best Artist and Best US Act, and leads nominations dominated by female artists. The awards, due to take place on 10 November, take place after last year's ceremony was cancelled due to the Israel-Hamas war.

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Taylor Swift is now the richest female musician in the world

Pop superstar Taylor Swift surpasses Rihanna and is also reportedly the second richest musician in the world after Jay-Z.

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Backlash against Donald Trump's 'I hate Taylor Swift' intensifies

Trump's four-worded outburst comes just days after Taylor Swift informed her 284 million Instagram followers that she was going vote for Kamala Harris.

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Can 'Super Mario' get the EU economy on track?

In this edition, we ask why the EU economy lags the US and China, and hear of the Commission's bitter battle with Big Tech.

Lifestyle

From Chappell Roan to Tyla: The best dressed celebs at VMAs 2024

The star-studded 40th VMAs were held at UBS Arena on Long Island.

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Women dominate VMAs 2024 with Taylor Swift and Chappell Roan triumphs

Taylor Swift dominated this year's VMAs, winning seven awards, including Artist of the Year and Video of the Year, while rising star Chappell Roan claimed the coveted Best New Artist prize.

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Everything you need to know about the MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards are set for tonight, with Taylor Swift leading the nominations and potentially making history as the most-awarded artist ever.

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Can Taylor Swift's support swing it for Kamala Harris?

It’s the endorsement that everyone’s been waiting for, and while not surprising, it means a lot. Several celebrities have reacted - including a strange comment from Elon Musk which has gone viral. What weight can Swift's support have on the November elections?

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Taylor Swift endorses 'warrior' Kamala Harris for US president

The singer has 283 million followers on Instagram and her post received over two million likes in just half an hour.

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Elvis, Taylor Swift, and Beach Boys items for grabs in Hollywood sale

Elvis items are front and centre of this mega-Hollywood and music auction.

Austria

CIA: Taylor Swift plotters aimed to kill 'tens of thousands' in Vienna

The singer cancelled Austrian dates on her record-breaking Eras tour out of concern for the safety of her fans.

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European food banks boosted by Taylor Swift’s ‘substantial’ donations

The donations will fund hundreds of thousands of meals to help feed the growing number of Europeans and Americans grappling with rising food and housing costs.

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Taylor Swift breaks silence over thwarted Vienna terrorist plot

Taylor Swift has wrapped up the European leg of her Eras Tour in London and has released a statement explaining why she had chosen to wait until now to speak about the Vienna concert cancellations, which she called "devastating".

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