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Photo: Brian Burkheiser, Taylor Swift / Instagram   Former I PREVAIL singer Brian Burkheiser has released a cover of Taylor Swift’s “Look What You Made Me Do” under his new project, SCATTERBRAIN.  The song marks his first release since leaving I PREVAIL in May.  Burkheiser said the cover means a lot to him and is a reminder of what first inspired his career.  Photo: Brian Burkheiser / Instagram   He also shared that he’s still working on releasing his own original music soon.  Earlier this year, Burkheiser said a dispute with his former band had stopped him from putting out new songs, including one called “Phases.”  The singer thanked his fans for standing by him through the challenges.  Burkheiser, who handled clean vocals in I PREVAIL since 2013, stepped back from touring due to health issues before the split.  Despite the fallout, he expressed love for his former bandmates and encouraged fans to support I PREVAIL’s ongoing “Summer Of Loud...

Photo: Taylor Swift / Instagram   Taylor Swift has explained why she’s not performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show.  During an interview on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon , Swift cleared up rumors that she turned it down over rights to the show footage.  She said that wasn’t true and added her team never got an official offer from Roc Nation, which handles the halftime lineup.  Photo: Taylor Swift / Instagram   Swift said she heard only general questions about her interest, not a real invitation.  She also shared that her focus is on her fiancé, NFL star Travis Kelce , during football season.  Swift said the sport is “dangerous” and she’s too invested in watching him play to think about a big performance.  . @taylorswift13 addresses rumors that she turned down the Super Bowl Halftime Show 👀 #TaylorOnFallon #FallonTonight pic.twitter.com/ZPFIpozZ1J — The Tonight Show (@FallonTonight) October 7, 2025 She joked that she couldn’t imag...

Photo: Taylor Swift / Instagram   Even Taylor Swift ’s most loyal fans are struggling right now.  Her new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," is getting mixed reviews, with Pitchfork giving it a 5.9 and calling it her “least compelling” work yet.  The New Yorker said her life might be too sheltered, while Business Insider called the album both her best and “cringiest.”  Photo: Taylor Swift / Instagram   Billboard said the songs are basic pop, and Teen Vogue warned it’s more fun if you don’t take Swift too seriously.  Some fans are upset about her new movie-style project, "Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of a Showgirl," which the Guardian called a “lazy big screen cash-in.”  The film earned around $33 million but mostly features lyric videos and toned-down versions of her songs.  Many fans are also uneasy about her relationship with Travis Kelce, who inspired several songs.  Still, Swift remains a massive star, though this time, even her...

Photo: Taylor Swift / Instagram   Taylor Swift’s new album Life Of A Showgirl hit Number 1 on Apple Music just hours after release, with all 12 tracks filling the top spots on the chart.  The album dropped Friday at midnight and broke Spotify’s record for the most pre-saves in history, passing five million.  Swift now holds eight albums on Billboard’s Top 100, boosted by the excitement around this release.  Photo: Taylor Swift / Instagram   The Recording Industry Association of America also confirmed Tuesday that Swift is the first woman to pass 100 million certified album units. The record is filled with nods to her fiancé, NFL star Travis Kelce, including songs like The Fate of Ophelia, Elizabeth Taylor, and Opalite, which Kelce said was his favorite.  Other tracks take aim at the music industry and rivals, with Actually Romantic seen as a swipe at Charli XCX.  Swift also dives into themes of betrayal and power struggles, with fans pointing to her pa...

Photo: Hayley Williams, Morgan Wallen / Instagram   Paramore singer Hayley Williams has directly called out country star Morgan Wallen in a new interview on the New York Times’ "Popcast."  She was asked about her song “Ego Death,” which mentions “the biggest star at this racist country singer’s bar.”  Williams confirmed she was referring to Wallen and said, “I don’t give a shit.  Find me at Whole Foods, bitch, I don’t care.”  Photo: Hayley Williams / Instagram   She explained that she speaks out on racial issues because they connect to many other struggles, including climate change and LGBTQ+ rights. Wallen was at the center of controversy in 2021 when he was caught on video using the N-word outside his Nashville home.  After the video was published, he was banned from major country radio networks, pulled from streaming playlists, suspended by his label, and ruled ineligible for major awards.  Wallen later apologized, calling his words “unacceptab...

Photo: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce / Instagram   Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been dating for over a year, and fans are eager to know if they are ready to tie the knot.  The couple recently celebrated Thanksgiving with their families, marking another milestone in their relationship. According to Us Weekly, both Swift, 34, and Kelce, 35, are open to taking the next step but aren’t in a rush. “They’ve talked about getting engaged, and they’d both love it, but they’re waiting for the right time,” said one source. Photo: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce / Instagram   Another insider shared that Swift sees Kelce as "The One," but she prefers to take things slow. “Marriage is a big deal for Taylor. She wants it to last forever, so she’s not rushing into anything,” the source explained. Kelce, too, is excited about the idea of marrying Swift, but for now, the couple seems happy letting things unfold naturally. Fans will have to wait a bit longer to hear wedding bells, but it’s ...

Photo: Taylor Swift / Instagram   Billboard recently ranked the greatest pop stars of the 21st century, placing Taylor Swift at #2.  However, many Swift fans, known as Swifties, were upset—not just about the ranking but also because a video celebrating Swift included a clip of a naked wax figure of her from Kanye West ’s controversial “Famous” video. Late Wednesday night, Billboard apologized for the mistake. “We are deeply sorry to Taylor Swift and all our readers and viewers for including a clip that falsely depicted her in a video celebrating her achievements,” the statement said.  Photo: Taylor Swift / Instagram   They also confirmed the clip had been removed and expressed regret for any harm caused. Despite the apology for the video, Billboard did not address Swift’s placement at #2.  this is disgusting @billboard ! @taylornation13 @treepaine do your work pic.twitter.com/cgoh9UtW80 — Taylor Swift 🪶statistics ⸆⸉ (@TSstatistics) November 27, 2024 We a...

Photo: Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes / Instagram The FBI is now reportedly looking into the recent break-ins at the homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes . The incidents happened just days apart last month. Mahomes’ house in Belton, Missouri, was broken into on October 6, around midnight. The next day, Kelce’s home in Leawood, Kansas, was also targeted during the Chiefs' Monday Night Football game on October 7. While it's unclear what was taken from Mahomes' property, reports say that the back door of Kelce's home was damaged, and $20,000 in cash was stolen. Photo: Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes / Instagram Neighbors of both players have also experienced break-ins, which has led investigators to believe the incidents may be connected. It’s possible the crimes are part of an organized effort, which is why the FBI is now involved. Neither Kelce nor Mahomes has commented on the situation, likely due to the ongoing investigation. After the break...

Photo: Caitlin Clark, Taylor Swift / Instagram   Caitlin Clark , the star WNBA player, recently shared an amusing story about her love for Taylor Swift . Clark, who’s known for her skills on the basketball court, attended three of Swift's concerts during the Eras Tour, including two nights in Indianapolis earlier this month. At the concert, Swift fans threw so many friendship bracelets at Clark that she had to take them off because they were cutting off her blood circulation. Clark joked, "I had a ton, all the way up the arm. I had to take them off. My circulation was getting cut off." The popular tradition of exchanging bracelets at Swift's shows had her overwhelmed but clearly thrilled. Despite the discomfort, Clark, who is a lifelong Taylor Swift fan, didn’t mind the sacrifice. She even posted on social media about her excitement when Swift started dating Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce , a connection that has brought fans of both Swift and Clark together. Pho...

Photo: Taylor Swift / Instagram   Taylor Swift is known for her big heart, and her kindness reached 25-year-old Sadie Bartell and her family in an amazing way. When Sadie’s mother, Lauriann, suffered severe brain damage in 2015, the Bartell family faced huge financial and emotional challenges. Lauriann needed constant care, and the family was struggling to pay for their home and other bills. Sadie shared her family’s story on Tumblr, where Taylor saw it. After reading about their struggle, Taylor donated $15,500 to help them. This money came just in time and made a big difference. "I don’t know what would have happened to my family or our home," Sadie said. "Taylor’s donation pulled us out of a black hole." At the time, Sadie was also battling severe depression, a struggle she’s faced since she was 13. Taylor’s gift lifted Sadie’s spirits and gave her family the support they needed. “It was like she took my hand and guided me out of the darkness,” Sadie said. Photo:...

Photo: Travis Kelce/Instagram   Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce stirred up a reaction online after celebrating his team’s recent win with a post the day after Donald Trump ’s election victory. On Wednesday, Kelce posted several photos on Instagram celebrating the Chiefs’ unbeaten record following their thrilling Monday night overtime win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. His caption, "Arrowhead at night," referenced the Chiefs’ home stadium and captured the excitement of the game. However, the timing of the post didn’t sit well with some fans, who thought it was insensitive, given that it came a day after former President Trump defeated Vice President Kamala Harris . “Feel like maybe this could have been rescheduled,” one fan commented. Others chimed in with, “Read the room, Travis,” and “Not right now, we’re mourning.” Photo: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce/Instagram   But Kelce’s fans weren’t all critical. Some jumped to his defense, arguing that it’s his page, and he shou...

Photo: Taylor Swift, Austin Swift/Instagram   Taylor Swift ’s fans are like family to her, and recently, her real family stepped in to help one out. Taylor’s brother, Austin Swift, came to the aid of a fan who was nearly kicked out of her concert in Indianapolis, as shown in a video shared on social media. The video, posted on TikTok, shows a fan dressed as Taylor Swift's boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, during an “Eras Tour” show. The fan’s costume included a football helmet. In the caption, the fan wrote, “Watch Austin Swift save my sister from not getting kicked out of the Eras tour.” Photo: Austin Swift, Taylor Swift/Instagram   The video shows the fan getting close to a restricted area near where Kelce seemed to be, which led security to step in and physically move her away. In the background, someone can be heard saying, “Let’s just calm down a little bit because her family is here alright? That was a little aggressive.” Austin Swift saves a fan from...

Photo: Taylor Swift/Instagram   At a recent Taylor Swift concert, the singer wasn’t the only one catching the crowd's eye. Two on-duty police officers at the show joined in on the fun, showing they’re Swifties too. As Swift performed her hit song "Shake It Off," the officers started dancing, pointing at each other, shaking their hips, and jumping with excitement. A video shared by a TikToker captured the officers’ dance, which quickly gained attention online. Many fans praised the light-hearted moment, with one person commenting, “Imagine an entire arena behaving so well that even the officers can relax and have fun.” Another joked, “The captain: we need someone to work the TS concert. This officer: I volunteer!” In another Swiftie-inspired moment, the Indianapolis Police Department decorated its horses with friendship bracelets before Swift’s concert, a nod to her song “White Horse.” Fans loved the gesture, calling it another way the concert felt like a safe, happy plac...

Photo: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift (Instagram) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce ’s relationship is gaining more attention as fans and insiders speculate about a possible engagement soon. According to a new report, the next few months could bring big changes for the couple. For now, Swift is focused on wrapping up her highly successful Eras tour, which ends on December 8 in Vancouver, Canada. This means she and Kelce will spend some time apart as she completes her shows. Sources say that Swift and Kelce’s bond has grown stronger, with the Kansas City Chiefs star, 35, taking on a protective role in her life. One insider shared that Kelce is always looking out for her and that she feels safe with him, both physically and emotionally. Photo: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift (Instagram) Swift has faced challenges recently, including canceling some concerts in Austria due to a security threat . She has also received backlash for sharing her political views and even had a controversial police escort ...

Photo: Taylor Swift (Instagram) Taylor Swift ’s Eras Tour is coming to a close this December, wrapping up nearly two years of performances. With just three stops left, Swift took time during a recent concert in New Orleans to thank fans for the incredible journey. In a speech caught on video by a fan, Swift expressed her pride in the fan community, saying, “You’ve created traditions. You’ve created this mass movement of joy every time we play a show.” She gave a special shoutout to the friendship bracelet trend, started by fans inspired by a line in her song "You’re On Your Own Kid" from her 2022 album Midnights : "Make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it." What began as a fun way for fans to connect has become a massive trend. The Caesar’s Superdome even put up a giant friendship bracelet outside the stadium for Swift’s New Orleans show, a gesture she found touching. Photo: Taylor Swift (Instagram) Over the past year, fans have exchanged thousand...

Photo: Beyoncé, Kamala Harris (Instagram) Beyoncé will appear with Vice President Kamala Harris at a big rally in Houston on Friday, according to a source. This will be their first public event together. Beyoncé's song "Freedom" has been used by Harris throughout her campaign, and the rally is expected to be one of the campaign's biggest events. Beyoncé's team did not comment on the news, which was first reported by The Washington Post. The rally will also feature country music legend Willie Nelson. While Beyoncé has supported Harris for a while, Friday will be the first time she officially appears at one of her events. Beyoncé has a history of backing Democratic candidates. In 2016, she performed at a concert for Hillary Clinton, and in 2020, she endorsed the Biden-Harris ticket on Instagram. Photo: Beyoncé (Instagram) At the rally, Harris is expected to talk about abortion rights and criticize former President Donald Trump ’s role in supporting strict abortion ...

Photo: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift (Instagram) Travis Kelce , star of the Kansas City Chiefs, shared his regret about missing his girlfriend Taylor Swift ’s first show back on her Eras Tour. While Taylor performed at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Travis was busy with his NFL season and couldn't attend.  However, his brother Jason , Jason’s wife Kylie, and their daughters, along with Travis’ mom Donna , were there to support Taylor. On his podcast, New Heights , Travis admitted feeling major "FOMO" (fear of missing out). “My whole family was there, all their friends were there, and I wasn’t,” he said. Jason added that the show was "incredible," leaving Travis wishing he could have joined them. Photo: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce (Instagram) Though Travis couldn’t make the trip, he expressed how happy he was for Taylor’s success. “Keep killing it, Tay,” he said. The Miami concert was especially memorable for the Kelce family, as it was the first time many of them, ...

Photo: Taylor Swift (Instagram) A man in Florida has been arrested for pretending to be a security guard to sneak into Taylor Swift ’s Eras Tour concert. The concert took place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The man, 44-year-old Ivan Mariotti, is facing charges for pretending to be an officer and interfering with an event. Miami-Dade police said they were called by real security guards on Friday night, October 18, after spotting Mariotti near the stage. When police arrived, they questioned Mariotti. He claimed he was hired by four women to be their security guard and escorted them to their seats, but he didn’t have a ticket for the show. Photo: Taylor Swift (Instagram) Mariotti showed police an ID badge, saying he worked for a company called Saint Security. However, when police spoke to the women, they said their aunt had hired him only as a driver, not a security guard. Mariotti was arrested and is being held at a local jail. He was given a $1,500 bond but remains in custody due to an...

Photo: Taylor Swift (Instagram) In 2015, the future of the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, was in doubt. Heavy rain from Hurricane Patricia made the race weekend difficult, and fewer fans showed up.  With attendance dropping and state funding cut, the event was struggling. Circuit of the Americas (COTA) chairman Bobby Epstein needed a way to bring more people to the race. In 2016, Swift agreed to perform a concert after the qualifying races. It was her only live show that year, and it drew in 80,000 fans. This boosted ticket sales and brought new energy to the event. A three-day pass to the race, including Swift's concert, started at $150. It was a big success, helping the race weekend attract nearly 270,000 people, more than the previous year. Photo: Taylor Swift (Instagram) The concert wasn’t just about getting more fans to the race. It also brought a new audience—young people, more women, and families. This helped change the type of fans that came to watch Formula One...