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Taylor Swift at 35: Her mega year in numbers — and what's coming from her next era

The Grammy-winning megastar celebrates her birthday in the same month as her Eras tour came to an end. Emma Loffhagen looks back on Taylor’s career-defining year of success

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Taylor Swift surpasses Drake as most-decorated artist in Billboard Music Awards history

Taylor Swift scooped 10 more Billboard Music Awards this week, bringing her grand total to 49.

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Taylor Swift Breaks Record With 49 Billboard Music Awards Wins

Taylor Swift makes history at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards with 49 career wins, showcasing her chart-topping prowess and unwavering connection with fans.

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Taylor Swift celebrates 'nicest birthday present' as she makes Billboard Music Awards history

‘This is like the nicest early birthday present you could have given me, so thank you very much,’ Taylor Swift said in a pre-recorded acceptance speech

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How to watch Billboard Music Awards 2024 online – stream the BBMAs from anywhere

With Zach Bryan leading the BBMAs nominations and Coldplay amongst the performers, here's how to watch Billboard Music Awards 2024 from anywhere.

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How to watch the Billboard Music Awards 2024 online: live stream the ceremony tonight from anywhere with exclusive performances from Coldplay and more

The crown jewel of the music awards circuit celebrates this year’s most popular artists. Read our guide for how to watch Billboard Music Awards 2024 online and free from anywhere now.

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Sam Cooke’s shocking death left a lot of questions – but nothing can overshadow his music and message

PLAYBACK: The soulful Sixties crooner was 33 when he was shot by the manager of a $3-a-night motel in Los Angeles. The lingering conspiracies surrounding his death, writes Mark Beaumont, threaten to overshadow a life of music and civil rights activism – not to mention a voice that would go…

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"We have no recourse besides to try to sue Kanye, but that's costly": Producers for Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign say they haven't been paid for work on Vultures 1 and 2

The situation is indicative of a wider problem in the industry, as producers are increasingly going without compensation until long after projects receive an official release

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Myles Smith: From Waste to My Home – the best songs from the Brits Rising Star for 2025

The Luton-born singer-songwriter already counts Barack Obama as one of his fans

Evening Standard

Billboard put a ring on it, naming Beyonce as the greatest pop star of the 21st century

25 years in and they’re calling it already, and the Swifties aren’t too happy

MusicRadar

Ariana Grande’s 'Wicked' net worth after blockbuster hit

A leading role in the Broadway musical’s hit film adaptation proves the sky’s the limit for the pop star, actress, and businessperson. Here's what she's worth in the wake of the successful release.

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Daddy Yankee announces divorce from wife Mireddys González after 29 years of marriage

The former couple share three adult children

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Billboard Says It ‘Sincerely Regrets’ Using *That* Kanye West Clip In Taylor Swift Career Tribute

Hell hath no fury like a Swiftie scorned.

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Billboard issues apology to Taylor Swift after including distasteful Kanye West clip in video package

Billboard's completely unforced error rightfully landed them in hot water.

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Billboard apologizes to Taylor Swift for ‘error’ in video celebrating pop star’s achievements

Apology comes after Swift fans slammed the music magazine for including a clip from Kanye West’s controversial music video ‘Famous’

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Taylor Swift Fans Outraged Over Billboard Placing Her At #2 In Popstar Ranking: “Delusional”

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé fans are going head-to-head in heated debates over Billboard’s ranking, with Swifties arguing that the #2 spot isn't enough. The post Taylor Swift Fans Outraged Over Billboard Placing Her At #2 In Popstar Ranking: “Delusional” first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Taylor Swift Came 2nd In Billboard’s Popstar Rankings — But That’s Not Why Swifties Are Furious

The hashtag #BillboardIsOverParty is currently circulating.

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Taylor Swift fans slam Billboard for ‘undermining’ pop star’s achievements with Greatest Pop Star ranking

Swift was ranked ahead of Rihanna, Drake, Lady Gaga and Britney Spears on Billboard’s list of ‘25 Greatest Pop Stars of the 21st Century’

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CMA Awards made a mockery of Shaboozey

Shaboozey's named was invoked many times during the CMAs, but not to announce him winning any awards

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“Where is Lana?”: The Weeknd is miffed at Del Rey’s absence from Billboard’s Greatest Pop Stars of the Century list

He’s at Number 18

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Billy Ray Cyrus Calls Out CMAs for Snubbing Beyoncé's "Brilliant" Album

He's calling for more inclusivity.

The Independent UK

Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring

A Louisiana-based rapper pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring that operated out of his multimillion-dollar Utah home

The Independent UK

From Linkin Park to Limp Bizkit, nu-metal is back but without the cargo pants and casual misogyny

IN FOCUS: Nu-metal was once shorthand for terrible fashion and even worse music. Now, with a new Linkin Park album and Limp Bizkit announcing their most extensive tour in years, this genre once considered the nadir for rock’n’roll has made a surprising comeback, writes Ed Power

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“Robotic Thing”: Ariana Grande’s “Skeletal” Appearance At Movie Premiere Sparks Concern

Ariana Grande’s latest photo call for the movie Wicked has fans concerned over her weight. The post “Robotic Thing”: Ariana Grande’s “Skeletal” Appearance At Movie Premiere Sparks Concern first appeared on Bored Panda.

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“That was the first time that I knew that I recorded the song incorrectly. Because I remember, when she said that, I wanted to crawl into a hole”: Luke Combs on being told by Tracy Chapman that he’d made a mistake in his cover of Fast Car

“I think about it every single time that I sing the song, and I will think about it every single time I sing this song for the rest of my whole life”

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