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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift Gets More Good News After Major Announcement
Taylor Swift Gets More Good News After Major Announcement originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Taylor Swift ended the week with a happy heart, as the pop sensation received another wave of good news. This time, her fans played a huge role. Following her bombshell announcement about reclaiming ownership of her master recordings, the 'Cruel Summer' hitmaker's 2017 album saw a huge surge in popularity. On Friday, Swift's sixth studio album, "Reputation," climbed to the No. 1 spot on the US iTunes chart. The album, which references her romantic relationships and celebrity fallout, features hit tracks like '...Ready for It?,' 'Look What You Made Me Do,' 'Getaway Car' and more. Besides "Reputation," the reissue of her self-titled debut album Taylor Swift (Bonus Track Version) jumped to fourth place, next to Morgan Wallen's "I'm The Problem" and Miley Cyrus' "Something Beautiful." With this, Swifties around the world celebrated the award-winning singer's success, which shows the power from her loyal fanbase. 'Reputation rising again proves her impact is unmatched,' one wrote. 'Owning her masters and topping charts? Icon behavior,' a commenter added. Fans also mentioned how the 35-year-old pop star deserved it. 'Karma is the girl with her masters back,' a third user said. The same goes for another commenter who remarked, 'AND NOW SHE GETS THE MONEY HAHAAAAAAAA LOVE IT." As mentioned, the chart surge came after the singer-songwriter officially bought back the rights to her master recordings, which means that she now controls the six albums that made her a global icon. In an official announcement released on her website, the 'Bad Blood' singer admitted that she almost gave up on the long and painful journey. 'All the times I was this close, reaching out for it, only for it to fall through,' Swift wrote, adding 'I almost stopped thinking it could ever happen after 20 years of having the carrot dangled and then yanked away.' Yet through it all, she remained grateful, especially for those who stood by her. 'All of the music I've ever made… now belongs to me,' Swift stated with pride. 'All of my music videos. All the concert films. The album art and photography. The unreleased songs. The memories. The magic. The madness. Every single era. My entire life's work.' Swift's masters were sold in 2019 to Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings and were acquired by Shamrock Capital in 2020. Meanwhile, celebrities and sports figures showed their support for the 'Blank Space' singer including her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, as well as fellow artists Sabrina Carpenter, Gracie Abrams, Tate McRae, Nicki Minaj and story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on May 31, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift Shares a Rare Look at Famous Cat Meredith for the First Time in Years
Taylor Swift Shares a Rare Look at Famous Cat Meredith for the First Time in Years originally appeared on Parade. hasn't been shy about her cat lady status — after all, kitties Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button are almost as famous as she is. Swifties have been worried about Scottish Fold Meredith in recent years, though. The first cat Swift ever adopted hasn't appeared on social media nearly as much as her siblings, leading some fans to fear the worst. But just a few hours after Swift announced that she was finally able to purchase the masters recordings of her first six albums, her longtime friend and producer Jack Antonoff celebrated the news by sharing a video that included the first glimpse of Meredith in years. The video shows Swift and Antonoff reenacting the iconic moment they recorded her Reputation song "Getaway Car" as Swift holds Meredith in her arms. No word on when this video was recorded, but it seems to be pretty a recent one. "Rep forever guilt free listening!" Antonoff wrote in his post. Fans are freaking out at this totally unexpected peek at Meredith (and expressing some relief that she's still with us). "Meredith! The legend that you are!" one fan wrote on Instagram. "Carrying around and then gently putting Meredith down so she can rock out to a song she now owns is the best thing I've seen in months," another wrote. Another commenter added, "I love how she's just holding Meredith like a purse." It's good to see Meredith is alive and well — and that fans finally get to enjoy streaming Reputation with a totally clear conscience. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Taylor Swift Shares a Rare Look at Famous Cat Meredith for the First Time in Years first appeared on Parade on Jun 2, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How Scooter Braun's $300M Taylor Swift gamble sparked years of controversy: Full timeline
The acquisition of Taylor Swift's early albums by Scooter Braun ignited a highly publicized feud over ownership and artistic control (Getty Images) What began as a record deal gone wrong has since evolved into one of the most public and emotionally charged disputes in the music industry. Taylor Swift and Scooter Braun 's feud is no longer just about ownership of masters — it's about power, creative control, and how artists are treated in an industry dominated by billion-dollar players. The deal that changed everything: Scooter Braun's acquisition of Taylor Swift's catalog I n 2019, the music world was stunned when Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings acquired Big Machine Label Group — and with it, Taylor Swift's first six albums. The $300 million deal meant Braun controlled the master recordings of Fearless, Red, 1989, and more. Swift didn't hold back in her response, calling it her 'worst case scenario' and alleging she had been subjected to 'incessant, manipulative bullying' by Braun. Despite Swift's desire to purchase her own catalog, she said she wasn't even given a quote. 'These master recordings were not for sale to me,' she declared, making clear that the decision was not only a business betrayal but a deeply personal blow. Taylor Swift's powerful response: Reclaiming her art Refusing to be silenced, Swift launched her re-recording campaign, starting with Fearless (Taylor's Version) in 2021. 'Artists should own their own work,' she wrote, setting a precedent for other musicians and sending a strong message about artistic independence. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Frankenthal: GEERS sucht 700 Testhörer für Hörgeräte ohne Zuzahlung GEERS Undo Each re-release became a cultural moment, powered by loyal fans and her refusal to back down. The singer's actions weren't just about reclaiming music — they were about regaining dignity and control over her legacy. As she later told TIME, 'There is one thing I've learned: My response to anything that happens, good or bad, is to keep making things.' Scooter Braun's defense and eventual retreat Braun, for his part, expressed regret. 'I regret and it makes me sad that Taylor had that reaction,' he told Variety. While he denied bullying and said he tried to speak with her, the damage was done — and the court of public opinion had largely sided with Swift. By 2024, Braun lost major clients like Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, and in 2025, he announced his retirement from artist management. Though he insisted, 'It's time to move on,' fans weren't so quick to forget. Also Read: 'Swiftie independence day': New video of Taylor Swift singing 'Getaway Car' melts fans as she reclaims control of her music legacy With a docuseries, public statements, and a relentless pursuit of creative control, Swift's battle with Braun has become a landmark case in entertainment history. As her team stated, 'None of these men will ever be able to take anything away from Taylor's legacy.'
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Taylor Swift breaks silence with major news but it's her cat Meredith that fans can't stop talking about while Travis Kelce gears up for a new season
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been together since 2023.(Image via Ed Zurga/AP Images) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might just be in one of the happiest phases of their lives as the pop star recently broke her social media silence. Yesterday, the pop sensation, Taylor Swift, shocked her fans as she announced that after years of trying and going through a lot of struggles, she has finally bought back the rights of her first six albums. Hours after this announcement, Taylor Swift's long time friend and co-songwriter, Jack Antonoff , posted a heartwarming video of the two on his social media but it is the pop star's cat, Meredith, that has taken all the spotlight. Taylor Swift's cat, Meredith, makes a surprise appearance in Jack Antonoff's new video and fans are panicking Jack Antonoff posted a video along with Taylor Swift as they are seen singing the lyrics of her popular song, Getaway Car. Jack Antonoff sings, "I'm in a getaway car," as Taylor Swift is seen enjoying the song while holding on to her cat, Meredith. She then sits her cat down and sings, "That was the last time you ever saw me.' But all eyes are now on Taylor Swift's cat, Meredith. For the unversed, Meredith is Taylor Swift's oldest cat who she had adopted way back in 2011 and named her after her favourite character and the protagonist of the popular show, Grey's Anatomy. Fans are now ecstatic to see a glimpse of Meredith in Jack Antonoff's new video. A fan commented, 'why is meredith being alive the most shocking thing here', while another fan joked, 'Dude I am sure Meredith has more money then all of us in comments combined, she can get best health care in the world 😭' A third fan commented, 'jack hit us with the 'here, damn' for meredith and i am eternally thankful to him for that', while another user joked, 'LADY MEREDITH listening to not stolen tracks anymore.' A fifth fan noted, 'the concept of meredith witnessing swiftie independence day'. Are Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift making an important decision together? As Taylor Swift announced she now own all the rights to her own songs, she also provided an update on Reputation (Taylor's Version). The statement read as, '"I know, I know. What about Rep TV? Full transparency. I haven't even re-recorded a quarter of it.' The statement added, 'The Reputation album was so specific to that time in my life, and I kept hitting a stopping point when I tried to remake it..." Apart from this, Taylor Swift has kept quiet about her personal life. Recently, as per Daily Mail, a source had revealed that Travis Kelce and the pop star might take the next step in their relationship soon. Also Read: "He just won the internet": Taylor Swift breaks social media silence but it's Travis Kelce's move that has fans panicking
NBC News
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NBC News
Taylor Swift and Jack Antonoff re-create iconic moment to celebrate her historic masters purchase
Taylor Swift is enjoying her 'Reputation' era again after breaking the news that she now owns her master recordings. Swift announced in a May 30 letter on her website that after re-recording four of her albums — dubbed 'Taylor's Version' — she bought back all of her masters, including her 2006 self-titled debut and 2017's 'Reputation.' Swift's longtime friend and producer, Jack Antonoff, shared a video of the duo on X the night of May 30 as they enjoyed a 'guilt free' listen of 'Reputation' to celebrate the news. In the clip, Swift and Antonoff sang the album's ninth track, 'Getaway Car' and re-created a viral moment from her 2020 documentary 'Miss Americana' where they wrote the song together. Swift was initially carrying her cat Meredith at the start of the video before placing the feline down to finish the tune with Antonoff, who screamed as the clip ended. 'rep forever guilt free listening!' Antonoff captioned the post. After re-recording four of her albums, including 'Fearless,' 'Speak Now,' 'Red' and '1989,' Swift addressed in her May 30 letter to fans whether she would be re-releasing the rest of her first six albums to complete the project. 'What about Rep TV? Full transparency: I haven't even re-recorded a quarter of it,' Swift wrote on her website. 'The Reputation album was so specific to that time in my life, and I kept hitting a stopping point when I tried to remake it…To be perfectly honest, it's the one album in those first 6 that I thought couldn't be improved upon by redoing it. Not the music, or the photos, or the videos. So I kept putting it off.' However, Swift shared, 'I've already completely re-recorded my entire debut album, and I really love how it sounds now.' Whether fans will get to hear 'Taylor's Version' of those two albums — or even just the vault tracks — remains unknown, with the singer writing, 'But if it happens, it won't be from a place of sadness and longing for what I wish I could have. It will just be a celebration now.' After working with Swift on several tracks from 2014's '1989,' Antonoff and Swift kicked off a long partnership of co-writing and producing her subsequent albums, including 'Reputation,' 'Lover,' 'Folklore,' 'Evermore,' 'Midnights' and several songs on her most recent record, 'The Tortured Poets Department.' During an October 2023 appearance on 'Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist,' Antonoff opened up about his friendship and working relationship with Swift over the decades, including why he thinks they work so well together. 'That relationship has gone on and on and on and I think we've just pushed each other endlessly,' Antonoff explained. 'I could quantify our relationship in very reductive ways about the things we agree on, the sounds we like, but the truth is, we've just grown together. She's put an amazing amount of belief in me.'
