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ABC News
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- ABC News
BTN Newsbreak 02/06/2025
TAYLOR SWIFT Some of Taylor Swift's old albums are back in the music charts today, after she bought back the rights to all of her music! As of the 31st of May 2025, she officially owns all of the music she's ever made after buying the rights to the master recordings of her first 6 albums. This also includes all her music videos, concert films, album art and photography and unreleased songs! Yep, it's a dream she's been chasing for years. See, Taylor Swift says wasn't given the opportunity to buy the rights to her own songs back 2019 when they were bought by music manager Scooter Braun after he took over her old record label, Big Machine Records. He then sold them to an investment company called Shamrock Capital for hundreds of millions of dollars, which meant that she couldn't fully control how her music was distributed and licenced. So to fight back, she started to re-record the albums, releasing them as "Taylor's Version" so fans would know which songs belong to her. But now, she doesn't have to keep doing that because all of her music really is hers, and fans have been celebrating by getting some of her old albums back on the charts. SYDNEY FOG A thick blanket of fog caused a bit of chaos in Sydney this morning! The visibility was so bad that all ferries on the Sydney Harbour and Parramatta River were cancelled for some of the morning. Lots of flights were also affected, while drivers and pedestrians were told to be extremely careful. PIASTRI WINS SPANISH GRAND PRIX He's done it again! For the fifth time this season, Aussie Oscar Piastri has finished first on the podium for McLaren, this time at the Spanish Grand Prix. Piastri led from the get go from pole position. Meanwhile, there was absolute chaos unfolding behind him, costing Max Verstappen a 10 second penalty for collision. In the end it was a flawless drive by Piastri who extended his lead in the F1 drivers' championship. WHEELCHAIR RUGBY Over in Adelaide, the Aussies have just missed out on gold in the wheelchair Rugby World Challenge Final. The Aussie Steelers went up against the Netherlands in a tight battle. The fourth quarter began with the Netherlands on 47 and Australia on 46. But the Netherlands edged ahead, taking home gold 64-to-60. WORLD ATHLETICS CONTINENTAL TOUR Finally to the World Athletics Continental Tour Gold meet in Kenya, where 21-year-old Australian, Lachlan Kennedy, became just the second Aussie ever to legally run 100 metres in under 10 seconds! All eyes will now be on an upcoming meet in June, when he'll take on fellow Aussie sprint sensation, Gout Gout. OLD SKATERS First up, to Perth, where Peter and Barbara here were the only couple competing as a couple, in this year's roller-skating state championships. They both fell in love with the sport more than 30 years ago, but since then, the number of people skating has gone down. OLD COLLECTOR Now to India, where one local anthropologist, that's someone who studies humans, has taken it upon himself to collect all sorts of old tech, preserving it for future generations. Vij hopes that he can one day move his collection into a proper museum catering to schools. 100TH SPELLING BEE And finally to the moment 13 year old Faizan won this year's Scripp's National Spelling Bee in the US, which by the way is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year! Faizan actually almost won last year, but lost during the tiebreaker. As well as the fame and glory, and this trophy, Faizan walked away $119,000 richer.
Perth Now
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Carole King praises inspirational Taylor Swift
Carole King has praised Taylor Swift as an inspiration. The 'Cruel Summer' hitmaker revealed on Friday (30.05.25) that she had regained control of the rights to all the songs from her early albums, 'Taylor Swift', 'Fearless', 'Speak Now', 'Red', '1989' and 'Reputation', and the 83-year-old singer-songwriter has joined Taylor in celebrating the milestone. Carole shared the announcement on her Instagram Story and over a photo of Taylor raising her hands in celebration, she wrote: 'You continue to inspire! [heart, heart hands and music notes emojis] (sic)" Taylor was furious in 2019 when music manager Scooter Braun bought her former label, Big Machine Records, and her master recordings, which he then sold on to Shamrock Capital in 2020, prompting her to re-record and release 'Taylor's Versions' of 'Fearless', 'Speak Now', 'Red', and '1999'. But on Friday, the 35-year-old pop star shared with fans the news she had reaquired the rights to her records. She shared in an emotional post on her website 'I'm trying to gather my thoughts into something coherent, but right now my mind is just a slideshow. A flashback sequence of all the times I daydreamed about, wished for, and pined away for a chance to get to tell you this news. All the times I was thiiiiiiiiiiiiis close , reaching out for it, only for it to fall through. I almost stopped thinking it could ever happen, after 20 years of having the carrot dangled then yanked away. But that's all in the past now. 'I've been bursting into tears of joy at random intervals ever since I found out that this is really happening. I really get to say these words: All of the music I've ever made... now belongs... to me. And all 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." Taylor went on to add that buying back the rights was her 'greatest dream come true' and she praised those at investment firm Shamrock Capital for offering her the opportunity. The 'Bad Blood' singer has been a fan of Carole for many years, and in 2021, she introduced the 'Where You Lead' musician for her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She said: "I cannot remember a time when I didn't know Carole King's music. 'I was raised by two of her biggest fans, who taught me the basic truths of life as they saw it: That you should treat people the way you want to be treated, that you must believe you can achieve whatever you want to in life and that Carole King is the greatest songwriter of all time... 'Carole taught artists like me that telling your own story is worth the work and struggle it takes to earn the opportunity for your story to be heard."
Express Tribune
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Taylor Swift's ‘Reputation' sees record-breaking streaming surge eight years after release
Taylor Swift's 2017 album Reputation has experienced a significant resurgence on Spotify, amassing 9.9 million streams in a single day—the highest since its release eight years ago. This surge follows Swift's recent acquisition of her master recordings from Shamrock Capital, granting her full ownership of her early music catalog, including Reputation. Previously, Swift had embarked on re-recording her early albums as "Taylor's Versions" to regain control over her music. However, with the purchase of her original masters, the necessity for these re-recordings has diminished. While Reputation (Taylor's Version) remains unreleased, the original album's newfound accessibility has led to renewed interest among listeners. Swift's influence in the music industry remains formidable. Her 2024 album The Tortured Poets Department set streaming records, and she was named Spotify's most-streamed global artist for the second consecutive year. This continuous success ensures that both her new releases and original works, like Reputation, remain prominent in the public eye.
Pink Villa
16 hours ago
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- Pink Villa
Here's How Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez are Celebrating Bad Karma Crooner As She Gets All Her Masters Back
Taylor Swift is sharing her joys with her best friend, Selena Gomez. The duo got together for a cozy dinner while also celebrating Swift acquiring the rights to her six albums back from Big Machine Records. The two were out in New York catching up with each other. As for their outfits, the Only Murders in the Building star donned a brown coat above her ensemble, which included a mustard-colored crop top and pants. The Bad Karma singer opted for a black outfit with a jeweled neckline. According to the reports, Swift locked the deal with the owner of the studios at a whopping 300 million USD. After shaking hands with Shamrock Capital, the musician penned a long, emotional note to her fans. Taylor Swift's emotional letter In the letter posted by Swift on her official website, the singer stated, 'I'm trying to gather my thoughts into something coherent, but right now my mind is just a slideshow.' She added, 'A flashback sequence of all the time I daydreamed about, wished for, and pined away for a chance to get to tell this news. All the times I was thiiiiiiiiiiis close, reaching out for it, only for it to fall through.' The singer informed her fans that all of her music now belongs to her. Moreover, her tracks will be available in two authorized versions in the marketplace. One will be original, and the other will be Taylor's version. The Shake it Off crooner revealed that her tracks were sold to the studios six years back in 2019, against her will. As she gets back all of her songs and albums, the singer shared that she had been 'bursting into tears of joy.' Taylor Swift ended her letter by claiming that it will all be a celebration from now on.
Yahoo
17 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift's Musical Triumph Turns Into BFF Dinner Night With Selena Gomez
just scored one of the biggest wins of her career, and she's celebrating it with her longtime bestie by her side. The 'Fortnight' singer was spotted enjoying a celebratory dinner with this week, just hours after news broke that Taylor had officially regained ownership of her original masters. Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez were all smiles in a candid photo taken during their night out, with fans quick to note the joy radiating from both stars. For Swift, it's a victory that's been six years in the making. In 2019, music executive Scooter Braun acquired her original master recordings in a $300 million deal with Big Machine Label Group, a move that was made without her knowledge or consent. The shocking purchase sparked a firestorm in the music industry and led Taylor to begin re-recording her first six albums in a bold move to reclaim her work. A year later, Braun sold the masters to private equity firm Shamrock Capital. But now, in a full-circle twist, that same company has reportedly sold the music library back to its rightful owner, Taylor herself. And to celebrate, it seems she and her longtime bestie, Selena Gomez, went out for some much-needed girl time. In a photo, which was also obtained by Pop Base on X, the two are seated at a dimly lit, elegant restaurant table, complete with classic table lamps and water glasses. Selena, dressed in a neutral-toned outfit with her hair pulled back, appears calm and engaged as she rests her chin on her hand and looks at Taylor. Meanwhile, Taylor, wearing a glamorous black dress with sparkling trim, is caught mid-reaction, mouth open in what seems to be surprise or excitement. Following the bombshell announcement, Selena took to Instagram to share her love and admiration for her best friend, writing, 'SO proud!' in a supportive Instagram Stories post that quickly went viral among fans of both women. Their reunion over dinner wasn't just a celebration. It was a full-circle moment for two of Hollywood's most loyal ride-or-dies. The pair, who have been friends for over a decade, have weathered countless milestones together. But this one might be among the most personal for Taylor. The duo first met in August 2008, introduced by none other than the Jonas Brothers. Taylor was dating , and Selena was dating . 'It was hysterical,' Gomez later recalled in a 2017 interview with KISS FM UK, per PEOPLE. 'We actually dated the Jonas Brothers together! … It was the best thing we got out of those relationships.' From that moment, their friendship bloomed. Just a month after their first public hangout, Swift was front and center supporting Gomez at the premiere of "Another Cinderella Story," and their red carpet era officially began. By the time Gomez sat down with Seventeen magazine, she was already turning to Taylor for love advice. 'Every single problem I ever have is healable by Taylor Swift!' she gushed. 'She gives the most thought-out answers … because of her, I haven't lost faith [in love]. We literally talk every day.' Their bond wasn't just built on late-night phone calls and advice sessions. It translated to the stage as well. On November 22, 2011, Gomez shocked fans at Madison Square Garden when she popped up during Taylor's "Speak Now" tour to sing her hit 'Who Says.' It was one of their earliest moments performing together, and it wouldn't be the last. In August 2015, the pair proved their sisterhood was still going strong when Gomez joined Taylor on her "1989" tour stop in Los Angeles. The two strutted down the runway in coordinated black and white looks, belting out 'Good For You' like total pros. 'After nearly 8 years of friendship,' Gomez wrote on Instagram, 'I just can't wait to tell our kids we ACTUALLY got to perform in front of thousands of insanely beautiful people together. TWICE!' In Gomez's WSJ Magazine cover story, the longtime besties opened up about their nearly two-decade bond, offering a rare glimpse into the love, loyalty, and mutual respect that has kept them close through it all. 'There has always been this quality of sisterhood, and I don't say that in a basic way,' Swift shared. 'I knew from when I met her I would always have her back.' The Grammy-winning artist added that while she's learned to forgive people who've wronged her over the years, 'I don't know if I can forgive someone who hurts her.' Gomez echoed the sentiment, noting that their friendship has only grown stronger through the hard times. 'She has showed up for me in ways that I would have never expected,' she said, recalling times Swift flew in to support her during difficult family moments and personal struggles. 'It's been proven year after year and in every moment of my life that she is one of my best friends in the world.' From romantic ups and downs to sold-out arenas and award show cameos, the duo has never let distance, fame, or time weaken their connection. And with their recent dinner outing following Taylor's major career win, it's clear that after more than 15 years, these two are still each other's biggest cheerleaders.
