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Taylor Swift Returns To The Top Of Billboard 200 With ‘TTPD’ After Anthology’s Physical Release

Taylor Swift Returns To The Top Of Billboard 200 With ‘TTPD’ After Anthology’s Physical Release

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Taylor Swift is back at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, thrilling die-hard fans of the Cruel Summer artist. This milestone comes following the first physical release of the Tortured Poets Department deluxe Anthology issue. The I Knew You Were Trouble songstress has now claimed the top spot for a 16th non-consecutive week. The Anthology issue of the globally acclaimed TTPD album was released on Black Friday as an exclusive four-LP and two-CD set, available only through Target. According to data provided by Luminate and reported by Variety, the album sold approximately 405,000 units in the U.S. during its first full week. Out of this total, traditional album sales accounted for 368,000 units, marking another record-breaking achievement for Taylor Swift. She has surpassed her own record for the biggest sales week for any album since the launch of The Tortured Poets Department. The original album sold around 439,000 units in the second week of release. For those who do not know, the album had debuted with 2.6 million units.  Moreover, the vinyl sales of the …

Taylor Swift turns ‘demonic’ with daring costume change in Paris for TTPD Eras tour

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Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour took a shocking turn in Paris last night as she transformed from Folklore darling to a full-on rock goddess in a daring mid-concert costume change. The Cruel Summer singer has returned to her highly successful pop tour after a two-month break, debuting a new track set upon her comeback. Taylor, who recently unveiled her latest album The Tortured Poets Department, has officially added new songs from the album to her Eras tour lineup, and the first visual from this set is now circulating on social media. Taylor Swift shocks fans with daring mid-concert costume change on Eras Tour in Paris, debuting new tracks from The Tortured Poets Department album.(Twitter (X) ) Also read: Kimberley Nix, beloved TikToker dies at 31 after announcing her own death in video; ‘’I’ve Passed Away’ Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Taylor Swift reveals her gothic charm in the TTPD set On May 9, the 14-time Grammy Award winner kicked off her …

Taylor Swift unveils new setlist for Eras Tour in Paris, adds TTPD tracks

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After a two-month break, Taylor Swift resumed her Eras Tour on Thursday at La Défense Arena in Paris. As the relaunched tour follows the release of her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, Swift has made significant changes to the 3-hour-long setlist. After Sabrina Carpenter during Sydney and Singapore shows, Paramore has now joined Swift as the opening act for the European leg of the tour. Taylor Swift kicked off the European leg of her Eras Tour with a new setlist that includes tracks from The Tortured Poets Department(AFP) Lover The 34-year-old pop icon kicked off the show with the Lover set, which included the songs- Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince, Cruel Summer, The Man, You Need to Calm Down, and Lover. Previously, this set also included The Archer, which appears to have now been removed from the setlist. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Fearless Lover was followed by Fearless, which included the same setlist per usual consisting …

Did Charlie Puth respond to Taylor Swift’s mention in TTPD with new single Hero? Here’s what fans think

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Has Charlie Puth finally responded to Taylor Swift‘s mention of him in the title track of her April 19 album The Tortured Poets Department? Fans deduced that Charlie hinted at Taylor in his new Instagram video, where he announced his new single Hero, which will be out on May 24. (Also read: Travis Kelce can’t stop kissing Taylor Swift in steamy video from foundation gala date, Swifties have a meltdown. Watch) Taylor Swift namedropped Charlie Puth in a song in The Tortured Poets Department. What Charlie said In his latest Instagram reel, Charlie wrote in a few texts over a video of him debuting a portion of the single Hero. It read, “These last couple of weeks have been really crazy for obvious reasons, but I wanted to share something with you. This is a song I wrote about my friend called ‘Hero.’ Sometimes I get a little nervous being overly honest in my music which is why this was sitting on my hard drive for awhile. But I think someone out there was giving …

Taylor Swift reveals meaning behind My Boy breaks all his Favourite Toys after ex Matty Healy says he hasn’t heard TTPD

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Taylor Swift just explained the meaning behind her new song My Boy Breaks All His Favorite Toys, even as fans are trying to decipher from whom the song is written. Many believe it is about her brief relationship with Matty Healy. Now, in a breakdown of the song for Amazon Music, Taylor revealed that the track is is from the “perspective of a child’s toy.” (Also read: Taylor Swift track from The Tortured Poets Department does not come as a ‘surprise’ to Matty Healy, reveals his aunt) Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department has broken quite a few records. What Taylor said In the interview, Taylor said, “It’s a metaphor from the perspective of a child’s toy; being somebody’s favorite toy until they break you and then don’t want to play with you anymore. Which is how a lot of us are in relationships where we are so valued by a person in the beginning, and then all of the sudden, they break us or they devalue us in their mind. We’re still …

Monica Lewinsky sends fans into frenzy with Taylor Swift’s TTPD lyric-inspired meme

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Former White House intern Monica Lewinsky recently stirred the internet with a Taylor Swift lyric-inspired meme. The 50-year-old joined in on the viral joke surrounding the line, “You wouldn’t last an hour in the asylum where they raised me,” from the song Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?. The American activist seemingly poked fun at her affair with former President Bill Clinton, which caused an uproar in the late ’90s. Monica Lewinsky jokes about her White House scandal with Taylor Swift’s lyric(Instagram) Monica Lewinsky joins in on viral Taylor Swift lyric fun On Thursday, Lewinsky shared the viral lyric, tagging the words to a picture of the White House. She made scandalous headlines during her internship period under the office of Clinton, whom she was having an affair with. Due to the highly-publicised Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, in 1998, the House voted to impeach him on perjury and obstruction of justice charges. However, the Senate fell short of the two-thirds vote that was required for his impeachment, per USA Today. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination …

Taylor Swift’s mysterious rehearsal clip teases addition of TTPD for next Eras Tour; fans decode hint

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Taylor Swift just dropped a rehearsal clip on YouTube that’s got the whole fandom freaking out. Why? Because eagle-eyed Swifties think they’ve spotted some major clues hinting at a shakeup for the Eras Tour. The 14-time Grammy Winner recently rolled out her 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, and is scheduled to resume her Eras tour next month. While the video posted online may appear like just another normal clip, fans were quick to notice a particular moment in the montage that sparked debate. Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department has broken quite a few records already Taylor Swift drops Fortnight rehearsal clip Fresh off the release of her latest masterpiece, The Tortured Poets Department, Taylor Swift has already begun rehearsals for the upcoming leg of her Eras Tour. She just dropped a new video on YouTube Shorts, giving fans a sneak peek into her rehearsals. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Set to the catchy beats of Fortnight featuring Post Malone, the montage …

ARRahmanxTaylorSwift trends on Twitter: Fans demand a collab as he wishes her on new album

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Oscar-winning music composer AR Rahman was a few days too late on Wednesday as he wished American country and popstar Taylor Swift on the release of her new album. Taylor’s 11th studio album The Tortured Poets Department sets massive new records as it released on April 19. Rahman wished her good luck for the same. AR Rahman has wished Taylor Swift on her new album. AR Rahman is a Swiftie? Taking to Twitter, Rahman wrote, “All the best @taylorswift13 for your latest album #THETORTUEDPOETSDEPARTMENT.” He even gave the link to her Spotify page. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Fans were surprised to see his tweet for Taylor and in no time, a hashtag about their potential collaboration–ARRahmanxTaylorSwift–began trending on Twitter. A fan wrote, “Legend recognises legend!” A fan asked, “Which song is your favorite?””Boss! What! Collab and all… is it something new,” read another comment.” Even Swifties were excited about Rahman’s tweet. “Oscar winning music director from India wishing taylor swift makes my day,” wrote a …

Taylor Swift’s TTPD album reviewer’s byline removed due to ‘threats of violence’

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Inserting an editor’s note with their latest review of Taylor Swift‘s The Tortured Poets Department album, Paste Magazine announced earlier that they had removed the author’s byline in their attempts to protect them from “threats of violence.” FILE PHOTO: Taylor Swift accepts the award for Best Pop Vocal Album for Midnights during the 66th Annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California, U.S., February 4, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo(REUTERS) Music albums often divide fans and critics of a particular artist’s work. With Taylor Swift being one of the biggest music acts in the world, the stakes are even higher. The Anti-Hero diva has an army of fans by her side, ready to jump the gun when defending their favourite singer. Per Paste’s remarks, the magazine had witnessed a similar unravelling of mishaps in 2019 when the media reviewed Taylor’s Lover album. With alleged ruthless threats pouring in against the writer, the staff decided to drop any name attached to the article. HT launches Crick-it, a one stop destination to catch Cricket, anytime, anywhere. Explore now! Paste …

Pearl Jam releases new album same day as Taylor Swift’s TTPD, rock fans ignite meme fest online

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Pearl Jam released their 12th studio album, Dark Matter, on Friday, April 19. The American rock band, which was formed in 1990, presently consists of five members- Eddie Vedder, Jeff Ament, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, and Matt Cameron. While the anticipation for the group’s latest album had been brewing for a long time, it appears that its release has been outshined by Taylor Swift’s The Tortured Poets Department. Pearl Jam unveils their 12th studio album Dark Matter on April 19, the same day as Taylor Swift’s TTPD(Instagram/ Pearl Jam) Pearl Jam releases 12th album Dark Matter Dark Matter, which consists of 11 tracks in total, is the ‘90s iconic grunge band’s first full-length studio album in four years. It follows Gigaton, which was released on March 27, 2020. Pearl Jam first announced their latest album in February alongside the release of the title track as the lead single. “Dark Matter – the new single from Pearl Jam. Stream it now, and pre-order the album, out April 19th at the link in bio,” they wrote at …