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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift's Rumored Romance Confirmed Whether ‘Wildest Dreams' Is Really About Him: ‘I'm Going to Be Honest…'
It's one of the theories that left Swifties stumped. Alexander Skarsgård got real about the Taylor Swift song that everyone thinks is about him. The rumor resurfaced when Skarsgård appeared on Dax Shepard's podcast Armchair Expert. 'This one's gonna be tough for you,' Dax said, before diving into an explanation that he told his and Kristen Bell's kids that 'Wildest Dreams' was written for him. 'And then in my f—king research today, I read that the song's about you!' he said to the True Blood star.' I have to kill you! You can't exist because I told my children that song's about me. More from StyleCaster Travis Kelce Compares Himself to a 'Hooker' in His Relationship With Taylor Swift-'I'm Wearing Nothing...' The Glitter Freckle Brand Taylor Swift Wore Is Available on Amazon-& on Sale for $14 Skarsgård responded, 'Wait, she saw you in the audience. She's like, 'I'm going to sing this song.' Like, maybe it is about you. I wasn't in the crowd in Lisbon. I wasn't there so it was clearly about you.' He also talked about how the intensity of Swift's fanbase affected him to not answer whether 'Wildest Dreams' was about him. However, he respects the singer and her fan base. 'Aren't we all? We're all Swifties,' Skarsgård said. Related: Taylor Swift's Ex-Boyfriends Are Incomparable to Travis Kelce—Take a Look at Her Long List of Ex-Lovers 'I'm going to be honest. I wrote the lyrics of that song myself,' the actor joked. ''Hey Taylor, here's what you should say!' A lot of people can be bad but can't do it well.' Swift and Skarsgård were speculated to be dating in 2013 when they both starred in the film The Giver. What added fuel to the fire on the rumor mill was when the Lover singer released the music video for 'Wildest Dreams.' In the video, Swift donned black hair like she did in her role of Rosemary in the film. The love interest in the video looked similar to Skarsgård, depending on who you're asking. However, the two never confirmed their romance. Shepard gushed and emphasized that 'the line' from the 1989 song was 'He's so bad, but he does it so well.' To which Skarsgård explained, 'A lot of people can be bad, but can you do it well? You cannot do it well.' Swift has written a lot of songs about her lovers like Joe Jonas ('Forever and Always') and Jake Gyllenhaal ('All Too Well'). A bulk of her songs from her recent album The Tortured Poets Department are about her romances with Joe Alwyn, Matty Healy, and her current beau Travis Kelce. Will we ever find the real subject of 'Wildest Dreams?' Time can only tell. Best of StyleCaster The 26 Best Romantic Comedies to Watch if You Want to Know What Love Feels Like These 'Bachelor' Secrets & Rules Prove What Happens Behind the Scenes Is So Much Juicier BTS's 7 Members Were Discovered in the Most Unconventional Ways Solve the daily Crossword
Buzz Feed
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Chappell Roan Mentions Canadian Province In New Song
Although I'm literally a professional internet writer, I have to say, I'm constantly shocked by the pop culture news I stumble upon. You truly can never predict what a celebrity is gonna drop, or what the internet is gonna pick up and run with. And this news I have to share with you juuuust might be the most random, unexplainable, shocking thing I've ever seen on the internet. Because it has to do with two things I never thought would mesh: Chappell Roan and random Canadian provinces. Let me explain. Chappell, our latest Best New Artist winner at the Grammys, has been a bit quieter ever since she dropped her single "The Giver" in March. But she's officially BACK with a brand-new song called "The Subway," teased through a 'lil video posted earlier this week. Now, I thought the video would be a regular promotional video, yanno, just to get people excited about "The Subway." But it far exceeded my expectations, because I was so shocked to see that the teaser was ALL. ABOUT. CANADA. Well, not just Canada: Saskatchewan. (For those of you who have no idea what that is, I'll explain in a bit.) The teaser opens up on a zoomed-in licence plate that reads "THE SBWY," with "Saskatchewan" and "Land of Living Skies" also written on it (the latter is the province's tagline). Then, we see the vehicle is a truck, and Chappell is driving down an empty road. (Yep, that checks out for Saskatchewan. Girl did her research.) The last frame in the teaser displays the Saskatchewan welcome sign, with the same tagline. And if you think that's wild, hold your horses, because I HAVEN'T EVEN TOLD YOU THE LYRICS YET. While we're seeing all of this Saskatchewan promo, we can hear a snippet of "The Subway," in which Chappell sings: "I made a promise, if in four months this feeling ain't gone / Well, fuck this city, I'm moving to Saskatchewan." Now, I know this might sound like just a silly little name-drop to the average non-Canadian. But there are so many layers as to why this is totally wild. First, Saskatchewan is one of ten provinces in Canada, but it's one of the least densely populated. If it's known for anything, it's of just there. That and agriculture, which plays into the province's reputation of being pretty empty. If I just offended any Saskatchewanians, I'm so sorry! I do have a friend from Sask and he's great, so don't think I hate you! I love you! And besides, Canada rarely gets mentions in any pop songs (and if it does, it's normally just Toronto). So the fact that Chappell would choose such an unexpected, niche location to shoutout is just really freakin' with the fact that the name-drop is confusing Americans left and right. So for the most part, Canadian fans are purely in shock: Other people have called out the irony of Chappell saying she's gonna move to Saskatchewan, though, because it's one of the most right-wing provinces in Canada. That doesn't align super well with Chappell's views, particularly surrounding LGBTQ+ rights. But honestly, I'm just thrilled Canada is getting its flowers, especially the provinces people don't think to talk about much. I guess our next step is to wonder whether Saskatchewan tourism is gonna explode because of this. (If people aren't on board yet, just wait 'till they find out what the capital city of Sask is called. Just saying.) What are your thoughts on Chappell Roan shouting out Saskatchewan in her new song? Tell me in the comments below! And follow BuzzFeed Canada on Instagram and TikTok for more!
Time Out
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Chappell Roan just announced a special three-city tour for September
Always dodging expectations but never her ability to send us rushing to the dance floor, Chappell Roan today announced a run of pop-up concerts in New York, Kansas and California this September.'The Giver' songstress will take her new Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things show to New York's Forest Hills Stadium for four nights, followed by two each in Kansas City's Museum and Memorial Park and Pasadena's Brookside at the Rose Bowl. As anyone lucky enough to score a ticket to her headlining acts—or those who flooded virtually every unwitting festival worldwide these past couple of years—know, Roan's a creature of the stage, meaning this will be a hot ticket. Ever the homegirl, she's also making sure they won't be too hot on your wallet, partnering with Fair AXS to curb pesky scalper bots, and with CashApp to offer a 15-percent cashback deal on tickets bought using the Cash App Visa debit card. Beyond that, a dollar from each ticket sale will go toward organizations supporting and providing resources for trans youth in each tour city. Her Kansas City shows will be a homecoming show of affirmation and support, taking place not far from her hometown of Willard, Missouri. With fans awaiting the release of her next single 'The Subway' on Friday, August 1, hype for even more music will hit a fever pitch by the time the concerts begin on Saturday, September 20. But maybe familiarize yourself instead with what you have, considering Roan wrote on the tour's Instagram announcement, 'I love these three cities so much + wanted the chance to do something special before going away to write the next album.' Still, those who saw the mega-talented 27-year-old perform at Primavera Sound in Barcelona this year have already heard it live, as she's been playing it for the in-person crowds at shows as far back as last year. Chappell Roan's Visions of Damsels and Other Dangerous Things tour dates: September 20 – Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY September 21 – Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY September 23 – Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY September 24 – Forest Hills Stadium, Queens, NY October 3 – Museum and Memorial Park, Kansas City, MO October 4 – Museum and Memorial Park, Kansas City, MO October 10 - Brookside at the Rose Bowl, Pasadena, CA
New York Post
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Chappell Roan announces pop-up shows, four in Forest Hills. Get tickets
Vivid Seats is the New York Post's official ticketing partner. We may receive revenue from this partnership for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Featured pricing is subject to change. The 'Pink Pony Club' is open for business. Chappell Roan just announced she's taking off on an eight-show, three-city 'Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things' pop-up concert series this fall. To kick off the quick run, the Grammy winner will headline four nights at Queens' Forest Hills Stadium. This quartet of shows are slated to go down Saturday, Sept. 20, Sunday, Sept. 21, Tuesday, Sept. 23 and Wednesday, Sept. 24. Advertisement After that, the Missouri native hits Kansas City's Liberty Memorial on Friday, Oct. 3 and Saturday, Oct. 4. She'll conclude the run with a pair of back-to-back gigs at Pasadena, CA's Brookside Golf Club on Friday, Oct. 10 and Saturday, Oct. 11. 'I love these three cities so much + wanted the chance to do something special before going away to write the next album,' the 27-year-old shared via Instagram. 'Also, we are giving $1 per ticket to organizations dedicated to supporting and providing resources for trans youth in each city,' she added. Advertisement As of now, there's no word on what Roan means by 'the chance to do something special' with these shows. There is a possibility she may debut her forthcoming single 'The Subway,' which was recently teased on her YouTube channel (that was played live at a recent overseas festival date). Or, perhaps, she'll deliver 'The Giver' live in the US for the first time; at the time of publication, she's only performed the jaunty track live in Poland and Spain, according to Set List FM. Prior to the short U.S. run, she'll headline two festivals and a pair solo concerts in Great Britain. Fans Popstars can purchase tickets for all upcoming Chappell Roan shows on sites like Vivid Seats; the official on-sale for the 'Visions of Damsels & Other Dangerous Things' pop-up series will be sometime in early August. Vivid Seats is a secondary market ticketing platform, and prices may be higher or lower than face value, depending on demand. Advertisement They have a 100% buyer guarantee that states your transaction will be safe and secure and will be delivered before the event. Chappell Roan tour schedule 2025 A complete calendar including all tour and festival dates, venues and links to buy tickets can be found here. Chappell Roan 2025 festival appearances Ahead of the tour, Roan is taking her talents to a pair of UK festivals. Advertisement In case you're planning on attending, here's everything you need to know about both of them. Chappell Roan festival dates Reading Festival Aug. 21-24 at Ritchfield Avenue in Reading, GB Hozier, Suki Waterhouse, Becky Hill. Bloc Party, Conan Gray Leeds Festival Aug. 21-24 at Bramham Park in West Yorkshire, GB Hozier, Suki Waterhouse, Becky Hill. Bloc Party, Conan Gray Chappell Roan set list The last concert the 'HOT TO GO!' singer performed at was a festival gig in Barcelona on June 7. Although her live show may change quite a bit for her solo headlining dates, here's a look at what she took to the stage back then — including her new singles and an extended cover choice — courtesy of Set List FM. 01.) 'Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl' 02.) 'Femininomenon' 03.) 'After Midnight' 04.) 'Naked in Manhattan' 05.) 'Guilty Pleasure' 06.) 'Casual' 07.) 'The Subway' (Unreleased) 08.) 'HOT TO GO!' 09.) 'Barracuda' (Heart cover) 10.) 'Picture You' 11.) 'Kaleidoscope' 12.) 'The Giver' (Chappell called out some of the audience's ex boyfriends who couldn't get 'the job done') 13.) 'Red Wine Supernova' 14.) 'Coffee' 15.) 'Good Luck, Babe!' 16.) 'My Kink Is Karma' 17.) 'Pink Pony Club' Chappell Roan new music On March 13, Roan released her rousing, country-fried single 'The Giver.' After kicking off with a punchy fiddle solo, the three-minute tune takes off around the 40-second mark when Roan delivers the impassioned pre-chorus 'So, baby/when you get ther job done/you can call me, baby.' The fiery bluegrass bop ramps up from there with show-stopping crescendos, surprising tempo changes, fist-pumping fiddle solos and a humorous call and response. Advertisement To hear for yourself, you can find 'The Giver' here. More recently, she dropped a 30-second preview of 'The Subway' on YouTube. This one is a bit slower than 'The Giver'…as far as we know. Just as the song builds to a thrilling high, it cuts off. We'll be waiting patiently to hear the track in full, hopefully someday soon. Huge artists on tour in 2025 Roan isn't the only pop icon taking her hits to huge venues all over the country these next few months. To make sure you're in the loop, here are just five of our absolute favorites you won't want to miss live in the near future. Advertisement • Lady Gaga • Billie Eilish • Sabrina Carpenter • Tate McRae Advertisement • Dua Lipa Who else is out and about? Take a look at this list of all the biggest pop stars on tour in 2025 to find the show for you. This article was written by Matt Levy, New York Post live events reporter. Levy stays up-to-date on all the latest tour announcements from your favorite musical artists and comedians, as well as Broadway openings, sporting events and more live shows – and finds great ticket prices online. Since he started his tenure at the Post in 2022, Levy has reviewed a Bruce Springsteen concert and interviewed Melissa Villaseñor of SNL fame, to name a few. Please note that deals can expire, and all prices are subject to change
Express Tribune
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Alexander Skarsgård reacts to theory that Taylor Swift's song is based on him
Alexander Skarsgård has finally responded to speculation that Taylor Swift's 2014 song Wildest Dreams is based on their brief time together. While appearing on the Armchair Expert podcast, host Dax Shepard brought up a running joke with his daughter about the song and mentioned that many Swifties believe Wildest Dreams is about Skarsgård. Shepard asked, 'Do you have the same fear to either acknowledge or deny that that could be true because the power of the Swifties is so strong, you just don't even want to talk about it?' Skarsgård replied simply, 'Yeah.' He then added, 'It's about Brad Pitt,' followed by, 'I wrote the lyrics to that song myself and sent it to Taylor.' Fans have theorised for years that Wildest Dreams draws inspiration from Swift's time filming The Giver in South Africa in 2013, where she and Skarsgård were seen together. In the video for Wildest Dreams, released in 2015, Swift portrays a brunette actress entangled in a romantic film set in Africa, paralleling real-life details from her time with Skarsgård. While Taylor Swift has never confirmed the song's subject, she is known for embedding hints and coded messages in her lyrics. Over the years, her fans have grown adept at decoding lyrical Easter eggs.
