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3 days ago
- Business
- News18
Taylor Swift Jokes About Getting Her First Tattoo After Buying Back Her Music
Last Updated: The singer revealed that she acquired the master recordings with the help of partners at Shamrock Capital. Bringing a long-running battle over the custody of her music to an end, Taylor Swift recently became the rightful owner of her first six albums. In a letter shared on her website, the singer revealed that she acquired the master recordings with the help of partners at Shamrock Capital. Swift even joked about inking a permanent Shamrock Capital tattoo on her forehead. She wrote, '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." Expressing gratitude to the private equity company Shamrock Capital, the singer added, 'My first tattoo might just be a huge shamrock in the middle of my forehead." Swift previously said that she was against getting anything permanently inked on her body. 'I don't think I could ever commit," she said in an interview with Taste of Country. 'If I was going to get something, it would be a 13, but, I don't want to get a tattoo." Taylor Swift had been fighting to regain her music rights since 2019 after businessman Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings bought her former record label, Big Machine Label Group, for $330 million. Soon after, Braun sold Swift's masters of her first six albums to Shamrock Capital for $405 million. Back then, Swift had publicly stated she wasn't informed of the deal or given a chance to buy them. She wanted to own her masters and had been working to regain control of her music ever since. During this time, the singer released re-recorded versions of four out of her first six albums, including Fearless, Red, Speak Now and 1989. The two left are her 2006 self-titled debut and 2017's Reputation. Since 2019, starting with her album Lover, Swift has been the rightful owner of her master recordings. First Published:
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jason Aldean Recording New Song With Former Duet Partner
Jason Aldean Recording New Song With Former Duet Partner originally appeared on Parade. Country superstar Jason Aldean was on Taste of Country's show on Friday, May 30, where he talked about his latest album, which he has been working on for the past six to eight months. He said that there will be at least two duets on the album, and while he played coy as to the exact duet partners, one thing he said has us screaming about it potentially being a reunion with or . Aldean and Clarkson made a splash in 2010 with "Don't You Wanna Stay," which was certified 2x Platinum by the RIAA and hit No. 1 on the U.S. Country Chart and U.S. Hot Country Chart, plus it got to No. 31 on the Billboard Hot 100. Then a decade later, Aldean and Underwood released "If I Didn't Love You," which hit No. 1 on the U.S. Country Chart, No. 2 on the U.S. Hot Country Chart, No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified 1x Platinum by the naturally, when he says he's teaming up with a former duet partner for another song, we are very excited that it could be either American Idol winner. Aldean told Taste of Country that he's going to have at least two and possibly more duets on his new album and when pressed for who the duets are with, he wouldn't say, but when asked if it's someone he has done a duet with before, he confirmed that one of them is. "Uhhh, one is and the other is not. The other's not. Gotta save a little bit [of mystery]," teased Aldean. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 Now, if it's not Clarkson or Underwood, it could be a lot of people because Aldean has sung with a lot of other artists over the years, including Eric Church, Luke Bryan, Tyler Farr, Miranda Lambert, Ludacris, Darius Rucker, Charles Kelley, Brantley Gilbert and Florida Georgia Line. So there are a lot of possibilities. But we're crossing our fingers for Clarkson because their duet was straight fire. As to the rest of the album, Aldean had this to say, "We've been in the studio a lot, man. Probably the last eight months or so, six or eight months, we've been in the studio a lot. Basically, pretty much done with the album, at least my part, still gotta mix and master and all those kind of things. It's gonna be a cool project. Lotta songs. Couple duets in there too, so it's gonna be pretty cool."He went on to say that a couple of the songs are duets but they haven't actually found the duet partner yet, saying, "[All the duets are] gonna make it [on the album], there's a couple songs that I know are gonna be duets and then there's a couple, one maybe two, that we still kind of haven't found our partner for that yet, but it's gonna go in that lane too, so." Jason Aldean Recording New Song With Former Duet Partner first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jason Aldean Reveals Gift From Tim McGraw That Meant 'More Than Anything'
Jason Aldean Reveals Gift From Tim McGraw That Meant 'More Than Anything' originally appeared on Parade. Country superstar Jason Aldean appeared on the Taste of Country podcast show Friday, May 30, and among other things, he talked about the fact that it's customary for a headliner on a tour to give their opening act a gift when the tour wraps. It's not something we knew about, and it's really cool. Aldean revealed some of the best gifts he has both given and received, including two incredible gifts from stars Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw. Aldean's tour with McGraw was actually one of his very first tours, way back in 2008 on McGraw's Live Your Voice tour, where Aldean and the duo Halfway to Hazard (comprised of David Tolliver and Chad Warrix) were McGraw's opening acts. At the time, McGraw said of Aldean in a press release announcing the tour, "I'm looking forward to having Jason and Chad and David out there this year. They are among the best live performers out there, and I think it's a great combination that the fans will enjoy."Now, Aldean revealed what McGraw gave him at the end of the tour and how at the time, it was the best gift. "McGraw gave me a nice watch and some cash, which was really cool at the time because I could use the cash more than anything back then," said Aldean with a laugh. It's probably very true for up-and-coming acts — material gifts are nice, but money is probably the most valuable thing at the time. Aldean later went on tour with Chesney in 2015 when Aldean's Burn It Down tour combined with Chesney's Big Revival tour. "Chesney gave me a Can-Am Spyder, like the tryke, and so I still have that thing, that one's pretty one was the coolest, that motorcycle that I still have," said Aldean, adding, "Kenny's awesome, man." When asked if someone ever gave him kind of a crummy gift at the end of a tour, or maybe no gift at all, Aldean played coy and said, "Probably, yeah. I don't know," but he deflected over to what he has given his opening acts over the years. 🎬 SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox 🎬 "I'd say the best gift I ever gave somebody, when Luke [Combs] was out with me, it was kind of the year he blew up, probably 2012, I think it was, and I got him a bass boat at the end of the tour," said Aldean. "He had blown up, obviously, and it was such a fun tour. One of my best friends. We just had an amazing year out there. He had just bought some property, and I got him a bass boat. So that's my best gift I've ever given anybody." Aldean also revealed he got Kane Brown a four-wheeler, saying, "You get out there, get to know these guys, see what they're into, what they like, and then you figure it out." Jason Aldean Reveals Gift From Tim McGraw That Meant 'More Than Anything' first appeared on Parade on Jun 2, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Country music power couple calls it quits after two years of marriage
After two years of marriage, country singers Jay Allen and Kylie Morgan have announced their divorce. Allen announced the news via Instagram on Tuesday. 'It's with peace in my heart that I feel it's time to share this,' Allen wrote. 'Kylie and I separated six months ago and made the decision to get divorced.' Allen added that he's been focusing on 'sobriety, healing, growing, leaning into God' and has 'moved on.' 'I will always care for Kylie and wish her the best,' the Instagram post reads. 'GOD'S PLAN IS GREATER. *Proverbs 3:5-6.' The couple have been absent from each other's social media pages for months, according to Taste of Country. While Morgan has not released a direct statement regarding the split, she has been consistently posting a series of songs on Instagram. These tracks, she states, are inspired by stories others have shared with her. Among these posts is a song addressing 'the ones who were gaslighted and made to believe they were 'the problem,'' as well as a track titled 'trophy wife,' which Morgan said addresses women growing up in small towns where 'the normal' is 'to get married young immediately have babies and if you weren't married and a mom by 29 then you felt 'behind.'' 'I've learned in my late twenties that everyone is on their own path, timeline and something you felt that happened to you can actually happen for you,' she added. 'Thank you to all of you for continuing to trust me to tell your stories.' Federal judge orders Harvard researcher to be released from ICE custody Confirmation hearings next week for WMass AG's regional chief nominated for judgeship Aldi to open over 30 stores nationwide, including in Mass. Full list here New details emerge in Olympic gold medalist's West Virginia DUI arrest Muppet-based dollmaker in Wilbraham helps PBS with $10K fundraising effort Read the original article on MassLive.
Express Tribune
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Kelly Clarkson drops song tease, fans speculate about her talk show disappearance
Kelly Clarkson has sparked fresh concern among fans after missing yet another episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show on April 21. With Andy Cohen stepping in as guest host, viewers are once again speculating about the beloved singer's frequent absences, which began back in March 2025. While Clarkson has remained quiet about the reason for her time off, she recently teased a new single on Instagram titled 'Where Have You Been,' leading fans to believe it might hint at her recent disappearances. The post, shared on April 18, simply featured the single's artwork and the caption 'Soon...,' which many interpreted as a subtle nod to the ongoing mystery. Adding fuel to the fire, an unconfirmed report from NewsNation (via Taste of Country) suggested her absence may be related to ex-husband Brandon Blackstock's reported illness, saying Clarkson took their children to visit him. However, no official statement has been made. Some sources also point to behind-the-scenes tension and the demanding nature of producing the Emmy-winning daytime show, suggesting Clarkson may walk away after her contract ends next year. Meanwhile, she's set to perform in Atlantic City in May and will headline her Studio Sessions: The Las Vegas Residency at Caesars Palace beginning July 4, continuing into August and again in November. Between her new music, on-stage commitments, and quiet exits from her show, fans continue to voice their worries online—wondering what's really going on with the pop icon they've long admired
