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Forbes
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Is Taylor Swift's ‘Next Era' On The Way? Here's Why Fans Think So
A cryptic post from Taylor Nation, the social media account for billionaire pop star Taylor Swift's team, teased her 'next era' in a post Monday morning, promptly sending Swifties into a frenzy speculating the singer may soon announce her 12th studio album. Fans believe Swift's social media team is teasing her upcoming 12th studio album with an orange color scheme. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management ) Getty Images for TAS Rights Management 'Thinking about when she said 'See you next era…'' Taylor Nation said in a post on X Monday morning, attaching a thread of pictures of Swift wearing orange-colored costumes. Swift and her fans have long considered each of her albums to represent a different 'era' of her career—a concept she capitalized on for her $2 billion-grossing Eras Tour—but none of her albums so far have used the color orange, causing fans to speculate that could be the color scheme for her next project. Fans noticed Taylor Nation posted 12 pictures of Swift wearing orange, a possible reference to her upcoming 12th studio album. Also Monday morning, the New Heights podcast, co-hosted by Swift's boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce and his brother Jason, teased a 'special episode with a VERY special guest' premiering Wednesday, Aug. 13—and fans were quick to note 13 is Swift's favorite number. The podcast attached a picture of the co-hosts with a silhouette of a woman set to an orange background, and in the picture, Travis Kelce is seen wearing Swift's Eras Tour merchandise. Republic Records, Swift's record label, commented a '❤️🔥' emoji on Taylor Nation's Instagram post, and fans noticed the label also liked the New Heights podcast's Instagram post about its upcoming episode. Not much. Swift has not yet said anything about releasing new music, though fans have long been looking for evidence that an album could be on the way. In April, Universal Music Group Sweden posted and swiftly deleted an excerpt from an interview with Swedish DJ Jacob Criborn, who said Swedish composer Erik Arvinder was working on 'finishing Taylor Swift's record,' though he did not offer any additional details about the new music. Arvinder has worked with pop stars like Lady Gaga, Madonna and Ariana Grande. What Has Swift Been Up To Lately? Swift has maintained a low profile since she wrapped up the Eras Tour in December, which became the highest-grossing concert tour of all time. Swift has only made one post on Instagram in 2025 so far, announcing in May she purchased the rights to her first six albums from Shamrock Capital, ending the master recording dispute that prompted her to re-record and re-release four of her first six albums. Swift said in a post on her website she now owns her 'entire life's work,' which is her 'greatest dream come true.' Swift had alleged the rights to her master recordings were stripped from her without her consent when record executive Scooter Braun purchased her former record label, Big Machine Label Group, in 2019. Swift's announcement left the future of her re-recording project unclear. She said on her website she already re-recorded her debut album, 'Taylor Swift,' but has not yet finished re-recording 'reputation.' Swift admitted she felt she could not improve 'reputation' by re-recording it, but said she may still release the 'vault' songs—previously unreleased songs she has tacked on to all her re-recorded albums—if her fans want her to. Swift's last album release was 'The Tortured Poets Department' in April 2024, which broke various streaming and sales records and led the Billboard 200 albums chart for 17 weeks. Despite staying quiet this year, Swift has been the target of several posts by President Donald Trump on Truth Social. Last week, Trump said 'Woke singer Taylor Swift' is 'NO LONGER HOT' and compared her unfavorably to Sydney Sweeney, who stirred controversy over her American Eagle advertisement critics felt evoked eugenics. In May, Trump said: 'Has anyone noticed that, since I said 'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,' she's no longer 'HOT?'' though it is unclear what prompted the post. His May post references an earlier remark he made in September—'I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!'—which he said after Swift endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris, his 2024 election opponent. Forbes Valuation Swift is worth $1.6 billion, according to Forbes estimates, making her the richest female musician in the world. Swift's Eras Tour earnings catapulted her to billionaire status in October 2023, when she became the first musician to make the billionaire ranks solely based on the value of her songs and concert tours. Further Reading Taylor Swift Buys Back Rights To First Six Albums (Forbes) Trump knocks Taylor Swift in post supporting Sydney Sweeney, American Eagle jeans ad (USA Today)
New York Post
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Elon Musk's ‘spicy' upgrade to Grok spits out deepfake clip of Taylor Swift dancing topless: report
Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok got a 'spicy' upgrade that reportedly spits out explicit deepfake videos, including a clip of Taylor Swift dancing topless, according to a report. Grok Imagine, the startup's new generative AI tool launched Monday, created a six-second clip of the 'Shake It Off' singer whipping off a silver dress to reveal her breasts and wearing skimpy panties, according to the tech-centric news site The Verge. Even more troubling was that its spicy mode conjured up the NSFW clip without mentioning nudity when prompted to show Swift celebrating at music festivals, the outlet found while testing the software. The video generating tool on Elon Musk's xAI chatbot Grok has a 'spicy' mode that allowed users to create a sexualized deepfake clip featuring singer Taylor Swift. Getty Images for TAS Rights Management The Verge published the video but ran a black bar to cover the superstar's bare chest. The new feature's lack of safeguards against creating celebrity deepfakes and adult materials 'feels like a lawsuit waiting to happen,' The Verge wrote. The Post reached out to Musk, xAI and representatives for Swift for comment. Swift has been a frequent target of AI-generated explicit content across various platforms. In January of last year, explicit AI-generated images of the 'Cruel Summer' singer were widely shared on platforms like Musk-owned X and 4chan, sparking public outrage and urgent content takedowns. The situation escalated with deepfake videos falsely portraying her in political and sexual contexts, including through Grok. The controversy led to tech companies tightening safeguards and prompted Swift to consider legal action. US lawmakers began advancing bipartisan legislation to criminalize non-consensual deepfake pornography. The user guidelines for xAI, which Musk has positioned as a rival to ChatGPT maker OpenAI, prohibit creating pornographic depictions of real people's likenesses. Grok Imagine, which is available for those with Heavy or Premium+ subscriptions to Grok, takes AI-generated images and transforms them into video clips of up to 15 seconds using style options that include Custom, Normal, Fun, and Spicy. 'Usage was growing like wildfire,' Musk wrote on X on Tuesday, though he did not address the content moderation challenges that have emerged alongside this growth. Musk has touted the features of Grok Imagine, stating that more than 34 million images have been created since the feature launched on Monday. xAI, Musk's AI startup, rolled out Grok Imagine, a video generation tool that includes a 'spicy' mode. AFP via Getty Images The timing of the Swift controversy could potentially be problematic for xAI, given the company's previous entanglements with deepfake incidents targeting Swift. Deepfakes are synthetic media — typically videos, images or audio — which are created using artificial intelligence in order to realistically mimic a person's likeness or voice.
New York Post
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Kamala Harris campaign staffers warned not to reach out to Taylor Swift: ‘Doug Emhoff was handling it'
Doug Emhoff was tasked with getting Taylor Swift to stump for his wife, Kamala Harris, on her ill-fated 2024 presidential campaign — but failed to seal the deal, according to a new book. Rumors swirled on Election Day eve that the chart-topping pop star would perform, or at least make an appearance, at the then-vice president's final rally in Philadelphia, near Swift's hometown of West Redding, Pa. The 'Love Story' singer, however, had apparently already rebuffed the former second gentleman's efforts to get her to do anything more than endorse the failed Democratic presidential nominee, journalists Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager and Isaac Arnsdorf explain in their forthcoming book, '2024: How Trump Retook the White House and the Democrats Lost America.' Advertisement 3 Swift endorsed Harris after her only debate with Trump last September, but never appeared on the campaign trail for the Democratic presidential TAS Rights Management 'Swift proved to be a special challenge,' the authors of the new book, due out Tuesday, explained. 'Staffers who worked on celebrity appearances were instructed not to make any outreach to her universe; Doug Emhoff was handling it.' Emhoff, a former Los Angeles entertainment lawyer, had a prior relationship with Swift's attorney, Doug Baldridge, and had reached out to him 'to convey that the campaign would appreciate any efforts the pop star could make to help Harris' before Swift's surprise post-debate endorsement, the book claimed. Advertisement Baldridge's devastating response to the Harris camp was: 'Swift would do what Swift thought was best.' 'Nothing more than the endorsement ever materialized,' the authors noted. Philadelphia rally-goers were instead treated to speeches and performances by Fat Joe, Lady Gaga, Ricky Martin, The Roots, and Oprah Winfrey. The Harris campaign put on several star-studded concerts in the days leading up to the former vice president's Election Day defeat. Advertisement Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Megan Thee Stallion, Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, 2 Chainz and Mumford & Sons were among other artists and musical acts that lent their talents to the Harris campaign in an apparent effort to get low-propensity voters out to the polls. Grammy Award-winning artists Beyonce, Cardi B and Jennifer Lopez also appeared on the stump for Harris, but didn't perform — upsetting some Harris supporters. 3 The Harris campaign reportedly spent tens of millions of dollars on concerts in the run up to Election Day. Tamara Beckwith/NY Post 3 Harris campaign staffers working on celebrity outreach were instructed not to make overtures to Swift's camp because Emhoff was working on roping her in, according to a new book. Bruce Glikas/WireImage Advertisement The series of election eve concerts alone reportedly set the campaign back $20 million. The performances were held in swing states that all went for President Trump the following day. 'Privately, some campaign staff raised concerns that the major rallies may not be worth the millions of dollars they cost to stage or the staff investment,' the authors stated, noting that 'There was scant evidence that the rallies were persuading voters or necessarily boosting turnout.'
Grazia USA
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Grazia USA
Travis Kelce Gushes Over His Favourite Taylor Swift Song
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift on stage, during 'Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour' at Wembley Stadium on June 23, 2024, in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management ) While many may have their own favourite Taylor Swift song, not everyone can say theirs is (reportedly) written about them like Travis Kelce can. After this weekend's Tight End University events, which Swift attended with Kelce, the NFL podcast 'Bussin' with the Boys' dropped a video of the attending players being asked to reveal their favourite song by the Grammy-winning singer. This included her very own boyfriend, the Kansas City Chiefs' tight end. Kelce shared that his favourite track is 'So High School' off her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department. The song's lyrics are thought to be a nod to Kelce and Swift's relationship, with lines like 'You know how to ball, I know Aristotle,' referencing his football career. Travis Kelce, left, and Taylor Swift react as the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers play during the first period in Game Four of the 2025 Stanley Cup Final at Amerant Bank Arena on June 12, 2025, in Sunrise, Florida. (Photo by) This isn't the first time the player has given this answer, as over a year ago, he said something similar to People . 'I might be a little biased to 'So High School'. When he was asked to sing a little of the song this time around, he chuckled, stating he was 'too nervous.' In the clip, several other players were also asked their opinions, with the rest not being afraid to show off their karaoke skills. Some of the listed favourites included 'Shake it Off', 'Love Story', and '22'. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have dinner at Waverly Inn on October 15, 2023, in New York City. (Photo by Gotham/GC Images) Co-founded in 2021 by Kelce, Tight End University is an annual three-day event dedicated to players in the tight end position. The experience is designed to allow players to bond, learn, and collaborate with one another. It is then followed by a 'Tight Ends & Friends' concert for all attending and a 'Ladies Luncheon' for partners of the players. Swift was seen attending some of these events with Kelce this year, including the concert, where she took the stage with Kane Brown to sing 'Shake It Off' in a surprise performance. topics: Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift, NFL, taylor and travis, The Tortured Poets Department, celebrity, celebrity news, celebrity couples, music, Music News, entertainment
Forbes
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Sabrina Carpenter Reaches A New Career Peak With Her Latest Bestseller
Sabrina Carpenter's 'Manchild' debuts at No. 1 on the Hot 100 and Streaming Songs charts, while she ... More hits a career-high No. 3 on the Digital Song Sales list. MEXICO CITY, MEXICO - AUGUST 24: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO BOOK COVERS. Sabrina Carpenter performs onstage during the "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour" at Foro Sol on August 24, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Hector Vivas/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management) 'Manchild' by Sabrina Carpenter is already one of the biggest hits of 2025, and it earns that distinction as it enjoys a high-profile entrance on numerous Billboard charts. The tune, which introduces the singer's upcoming album Man's Best Friend, debuts inside the top five on most of the tallies it appears on, and the cut even starts at No. 1 on several charts. The new release even brings Carpenter to a new career high on one particularly competitive list. Sabrina Carpenter's New Single Opens at No. 3 Carpenter's latest single opens at No. 3 on the Digital Song Sales chart. Luminate reports that in its first full tracking frame, 'Manchild' sold just under 5,600 copies — a fairly healthy sum in today's streaming-focused music industry. Sabrina Carpenter's New Career High That No. 3 placement now stands as Carpenter's career-best showing on the Digital Song Sales tally. Until this week, she had only appeared inside the top five with one track. 'Taste,' a single from her most recent full-length Short n' Sweet, debuted in that region in September 2024, stalling at No. 5. In addition to 'Manchild' and 'Taste,' Carpenter has also cracked the top 10 on the Digital Song Sales chart with two other tracks, 'Espresso' and 'Please Please Please.' Those singles from Short n' Sweet also spent time inside the competitive region, as 'Espresso' peaked at No. 6 in June 2024, while 'Please Please Please' climbed as high as No. 7 during the same frame. Sabrina Carpenter Follows Only Oliver Anthony Music Carpenter earns the second-highest debut this week on the Digital Song Sales tally, and she is edged out only by 'Scornful Woman,' the latest release from Oliver Anthony Music. That track opens in the runner-up spot, beating Carpenter's latest by roughly 200 copies. The list is once again led by 'Ordinary' by Alex Warren, which remains one of the breakout smashes of 2025. 'Manchild' Launches at No. 1 A healthy sales figure helps 'Manchild' debut at No. 1 on the Hot 100. It earns Carpenter her second champion and fourth top 10 on the tally of the most consumed songs in the U.S., which also factors in streaming activity. Plays on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Apple Music, Tidal and other sites also played a major role in the tune's immediate success, as the track launches at No. 1 on the all-genre Streaming Songs chart. Radio support contributes to a song's placement on the Hot 100 as well, and while 'Manchild' earns notable debuts on both the Pop Airplay and Adult Pop Airplay rankings, it misses the Radio Songs chart for now.
