I'm really hoping for a Taylor-made album with some heartache but plenty of joy in worrying times
It is the news every Swiftie was waiting to hear.
No sooner had Taylor Swift announced that she will be releasing her 12th studio album than I was pulling my hair out trying to predict what's in store.
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11 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Did Taylor Swift copy an A-list pop star's iconic look?
When Taylor Swift unveiled the burlesque artwork for her 12th studio album The Life of a Showgirl, she could be seen wearing a rhinestone bra, fringed arm bands, and a bedazzled nude thong which seemed familiar. The 35-year-old pop star might have taken inspiration from one of her idols, Britney Spears, who donned a very similar set designed by Bob Mackie for her $53.3M-grossing, 69-date Dream within a Dream Tour in 2001. The 86-year-old designer - who was a favorite of Cher and Carol Burnett - originally created The Ziegfeld Follies-inspired glittery pieces for the 1981 Las Vegas stage production Jubilee! On April 1, Julien's Auctions sold the 43-year-old Grammy winner's bra, panties, and armbands for an eye-popping $78K. The reproduction of Britney's bedazzled, low-waisted Levi's 501 medium wash jeans - designed by Corbin Struck - were sold for $2,925. In 2023, Spears posted about the time she originally met Taylor backstage at her $40.9M-grossing, 88-date Oops!... I Did It Again Tour circa 2000-2001. 'My good friend at the time was the assistant to my manager who was trying to become a manager himself,' the semi-retired pop star - who boasts 41.8M Instagram followers - wrote. 'There was a knock, and then he said, "I have a girl named Taylor who wants to come in and sing for you." I was like of course! He walks in, and she sings a beautiful song with her guitar. 'I was like, "Wow wow she's unbelievable!" We took a picture, and she then became the most iconic pop woman of our generation. Kinda cool she plays stadiums, and I prefer her videos over movies any day. She's stunning! Girl crush!' The feeling was certainly mutual as Swift gushed to GMA in 2004: 'I think Britney Spears is awesome just because she has this aura that, you know, being around her in real life people just change and she's just so just awesome that way. 'She has this aura that people just can't resist. And that's what I love about Britney Spears because she's just like nobody else and she's very different.' The 14-time Grammy winner announced Wednesday on her boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast New Heights that she will release The Life of a Showgirl on October 3. Taylor's 12-track record includes two songs - Ruin the Friendship and CANCELLED! - which many predict to be about the deterioration of her friendship with Blake Lively. The canceled 37-year-old allegedly blackmailed Swift in February by threatening to release a decade of private text messages if she didn't issue a statement of support amid her Justin Baldoni legal war. On May 30, the How Does It End singer regained the masters to her first six studio albums - Taylor Swift, Fearless, Speak Now, Red, 1989, and Reputation. Spears wrote: 'She sings a beautiful song with her guitar. I was like, "Wow wow she's unbelievable!" We took a picture, and she then became the most iconic pop woman of our generation. Kinda cool she plays stadiums, and I prefer her videos over movies any day. She's stunning! Girl crush!' The canceled 37-year-old (L, pictured in 2023) allegedly blackmailed Swift in February by threatening to release a decade of private text messages if she didn't issue a statement of support amid her Justin Baldoni legal war Billboard reported that Taylor spent around $360M to buy back her music catalog from Shamrock Capital after 'bully' Scooter Braun sold her masters to the private equity firm in 2020 (a year after buying them from Big Machine) Meanwhile, Britney will soon launch her first-ever jewelry brand, B. Tiny, and she's also said to be hands on with her fully-authorized biopic for Universal Pictures helmed by Wicked director Jon M. Chu. Spears - who recently joked about adopting 'a beautiful baby girl' - will next celebrate the 19th birthday of her son Jayden Federline on September 12 immediately followed by her son Sean Federline's 20th birthday on September 14. Last November, the Hold Me Closer hitmaker made her final $20K child support payment to second ex-husband Kevin Federline, whom she was only married to for two years before their 2007 divorce. Britney's 47-year-old former back-up dancer amassed $5M in support payments during the 17 years he had primary custody of their sons.
Daily Mail
12 hours ago
- Daily Mail
Taylor Swift reveals that steamy Nicole Kidman scene is inspiration for track from new album The Life of a Showgirl
When Taylor Swift announced her new album The Life Of A Showgirl last week she said the 12 tracks were inspired by the 'joyful, wild, dramatic' times in her life. Now The Mail on Sunday can reveal one song in particular was influenced by some very raunchy scenes involving Nicole Kidman. The Australian actress starred in the racy thriller Babygirl last year as a high-powered CEO seduced by a younger colleague played by Harris Dickinson, 29. But it was one erotic scene that caught Ms Swift's attention as Mr Dickinson lap-danced half-naked for Ms Kidman, 58, to the George Michael track Father Figure. So inspired was Ms Swift that she has chosen to reimagine the 1987 single on the new album, set to be released on October 3. 'Taylor is a huge fan of Nicole and has been so grateful for her support over the years,' a source close to the singer said. 'She always makes sure to watch Nicole's movies and loved Babygirl. She just couldn't get that song out of her head and it has proven a real inspiration for this new track.' Ms Kidman has known Ms Swift since she was a teenager, after she and her husband singer Keith Urban discovered the then-fledgling country singer. She said: 'We listened to Love Story. I remember thinking she was going to be huge – the rest is history.' Since supporting Mr Urban on his 2009 tour when she was 19, Ms Swift has become one of the most successful artists of all time, having sold 114 million albums and completed a 152-date world tour that made £1.5billion. The actress has posted pictures with the singer over the years, describing them as 'Folklore sisters' in reference to one of Ms Swift's albums. In 2018, Ms Kidman even skipped her husband's concert to take her daughters, Faith Margaret and Sunday Rose, to see the singer perform that night. She shared a photo of herself hugging the pop star backstage, writing: 'Thank you Taylor Swift for your kindness to my girls and me. Beautiful woman inside and out. Your talent is extraordinary.' The Kidman-inspired track has been described as an 'interpolation' of George Michael's hit and will feature new lyrics by Ms Swift, but sample his melody. Kenny Goss said his late partner Mr Michael 'would've been proud' of the tribute. While he never met Ms Swift, he 'would've appreciated someone of her calibre taking an interest in his work'. Ms Swift said: 'This album is about what was going on behind the scenes in my inner life during this tour... It comes from the most infectiously joyful, wild, dramatic place I was in in my life.'
Scottish Sun
15 hours ago
- Scottish Sun
Taylor Swift drops huge hint she could perform at Super Bowl as she plants clues in album announcement with Travis Kelce
Scroll to read more on Maya Jama's search for stars and why Amanda Holden's latest telly project was axed HALF TIME SHOWGIRL Taylor Swift drops huge hint she could perform at Super Bowl as she plants clues in album announcement with Travis Kelce Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) TAYLOR SWIFT has hinted she will perform at the Super Bowl in February. She delighted fans this week by announcing her new album The Life Of A Showgirl on boyfriend Travis Kelce's sports podcast. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 15 Singing sensation Taylor Swift has hinted she will perform at the Super Bowl in February Credit: Getty 15 The star announced her new album The Life Of A Showgirl on boyfriend Travis Kelce's sports podcast Credit: Youtube / New Heights But as well as revealing the title and tracklist of her 12th record, the singer also planted clues — known as Easter eggs — suggesting she could headline the gridiron final. It will be held at the Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California with NFL star Travis's team, Kansas City Chiefs, tipped to contest it. During the New Heights podcast, Taylor referred to the number 47 — and eagle-eyed fans noted that her 47th show during The Eras Tour was at the Levi's Stadium. Taylor thanked Travis and his brother, fellow American football star Jason Kelce, for 'screaming for 47 seconds' — and joked she performed in '47,000 countries' on her recent global concert tour. READ MORE ON TAYLOR SWIFT BAD BLOOD? Taylor Swift mocked by ex Matty Healy's mum Denise Welch in shock live TV swipe She added: 'I love numerology, I love math stuff, I love dates. That's stuff I find really fun.' It seems she also loves colour — and the orange theme on her new album cover could be another nod to the Super Bowl. California is home to Orange County, named after the fruit's abundance in the area. Glass microphone And Kansas City Chiefs play in a kit that is red and yellow — the two colours that mix to make orange. Fans also believe Taylor's choice to announce her new album on a podcast dedicated largely to American football is a further pointer to her performing at the big game. Taylor and Travis, who confirmed they were dating in 2023, sealed their romance with a kiss at the 2024 Super Bowl, following the Chiefs' win that year. Taylor Swift reveals 'wild' true story of how she met Travis Kelce moments into New Heights podcast appearance The pair also smooched at a game last January, following a crunch match. During the podcast, they chatted in front of a bookcase filled with Super Bowl clues. The Lombardi Trophy, awarded to the game's winning side, can be seen in the middle of the bookcase. Elsewhere a glass microphone sits on a shelf near a figurine of Travis in his Kansas City Chiefs kit. But perhaps the most telling clue is that Taylor was rumoured to have turned down offers to perform at the Super Bowl in order to focus on re-recording her first six albums. But on May 30, she announced she had won the battle to obtain the master recordings of them in a deal with Shamrock Capital. In a letter on her website she wrote: 'All of the music I've ever made . . . now belongs . . . to me.' 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