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Is Taylor Swift headlining Super Bowl LX? Singer's 'sourdough clues' fuel rumors
Taylor Swift has a new album, a new set of Easter eggs, and according to her fans, a new stage waiting for her: the Super Bowl LX halftime show in 2026. The 14-time Grammy winner announced The Life of a Showgirl, her 12th studio album, during a two-hour interview on the New Heights podcast, hosted by her boyfriend, NFL star Travis Kelce, and his brother Jason. Swift also revealed her new 'obsession' with sourdough baking, telling the Kelces she thinks about it 60 per cent of the time. Taylor Swift's appearance at the New Heights podcast has sparked rumors about a possible Super Bowl performance in 2026.(REUTERS) For Swifties, as her fandom is called, it was not just idle chatter. They think it is a coded hint. Also read: Taylor Swift announces 'brand new album' The Life of a Showgirl on Travis Kelce's podcast and the internet is on fire Easter eggs: Bread, numbers and football Fans are trained to decode Swift's subtle hints, and this time they have connected the dots between sourdough, football, and the Super Bowl, reported The Rolling Stone. The viewers pointed out that the San Francisco 49ers mascot, Sourdough Sam, shared a name with Swift's new baking passion. Moreover, the 49ers' home field, Levi's Stadium, will host the Super Bowl 2026. Her fandom, according to another People report, linked Swift's claim that sourdough takes up 60 per cent of her time with the fact that next year is Super Bowl LX's 60th edition. The People report added that during the podcast, Swift mentioned '47 seconds' which her fans think has links to her 47th Eras Tour stop at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. Moreover, followers think that Swift was alluding to something much bigger when she said that her sourdough obsession has become a 'huge factor'. The official account of MLB also leaned into the speculation on X (formerly Twitter). How fans reacted to speculation Several followers expressed their excitement at a potential Super Bowl halftime performance by Swift. Take a look at some of the tweets. Also read: Taylor Swift new album: Full list of all tracks in The Life Of A Showgirl - feat Sabrina Carpenter Taylor Swift and the NFL: A growing connection This would not be Taylor Swift's first brush with the NFL. According to Rolling Stone, in 2022, Swift premiered her Midnights teaser during Thursday Night Football, and her relationship with Travis Kelce has turned into a regular feature of NFL broadcasts. Viewership spikes and viral social media clips followed her appearances at Chiefs games. Additionally, the Blank Space singer's longstanding history with sponsorships has given her access to Super Bowl organizers. For instance, after Pepsi ended its Super Bowl halftime show partnership in 2021, Apple Music stepped in, which cleared a path for Swift, who was previously tied to Diet Coke. Why 2026 could be the moment The Rolling Stone report added that Swift has never played the Super Bowl halftime show, a rarity for an artist of her stature. Now, fans think all the timing lines up since she has full ownership of her music catalog since reclaiming her masters in 2025. Swift is entering a new artistic era with The Life of a Showgirl, which is due October 3, and she is now linked to Levi's Stadium, both through her tour and her lyrics Dancin' in your Levis. Even Levi's itself, according to the report, leaned into the speculation, posting a TikTok with a sparkly logo swap captioned: 'Subtle swap for the big day.' What's confirmed: The new album Amid Super Bowl rumors, Swifties are counting on getting some new music. The Life of a Showgirl has 12 tracks, alternate covers, and a collaboration with Sabrina Carpenter. "It meant the world to me to have this creative experience," said Swift. "And I know the pressure I'm putting on this record, but that's how much I love it." FAQs Is Taylor Swift confirmed for the Super Bowl halftime show? No. The NFL has not announced the performer for Super Bowl LX. Fans are speculating based on Easter eggs. Why do fans think sourdough means Super Bowl? The San Francisco 49ers' mascot is Sourdough Sam, and the Super Bowl will be held at Levi's Stadium, their home turf. What is Super Bowl LX? It's the 60th Super Bowl, scheduled for February 2026 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. When is Taylor Swift's new album coming out? The Life of a Showgirl drops October 3, 2025. Who else has performed at recent Super Bowls? Past performers include Kendrick Lamar (2025), Usher (2024), and Rihanna (2023).
India Today
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
You're sharing them: Sabrina Carpenter defends racy artwork and lyrics of her songs
"You should stay in my good graces" - the lyrics from one of Sabrina Carpenter's songs - meant so much more when she used it to address the backlash over her bold performances and provocative album artwork. In an interview recently, the popular international artiste claimed that those criticising her songs are people who consume the same work in the first a conversation with The Rolling Stone, the singer spoke about her experiences of navigating public scrutiny as a female artiste in the spotlight. The cover image of her latest album, 'Man's Best Friend', sparked controversy, with people on social media calling it inappropriate and offensive. The artwork portrayed Sabrina in a dog-like pose, next to a person who was grabbing her hair. This prompted some critics to accuse her of catering to the male gaze. However, Sabrina advocated for her choices, shedding light on the irony that the same audience criticising her is also promoting her sexually explicit "It's always so funny to me when people complain. They're like, 'All she does is sing about this.' But those are the songs that you've made popular. Clearly, you love sex. You're obsessed with it. It's in my show,' Sabrina told the 'Espresso' singer also highlighted that her performances, including racy acts during her songs like 'Juno' and 'Bed Chem,' are fan favourites. She claims that they are gaining traction due to public interest in themes of sex.'There are so many more moments than the Juno positions, but those are the ones you post every night and comment on. I can't control that. If you come to the show, you'll also hear the ballads, you'll hear the more introspective numbers,' she pop star pointed out that female artistes continue to face intense scrutiny, especially when expressing their sexuality. She cited icons like Christina Aguilera and Rihanna, emphasising that despite their impact, women in the industry still deal with cultural is gearing up to release her seventh studio album, 'Man's Best Friend', on August 29, following the success of her 2024 record 'Short n' Sweet'. Its lead single, 'Manchild,' was released on June 5 and blended country-inspired pop with a disco-synth twist.
Business Recorder
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Recorder
Kristen Stewart's directorial debut at Cannes leaves her feeling like a proud parent
CANNES: Kristen Stewart said on Saturday that making her directorial debut with 'The Chronology of Water' at the Cannes Film Festival felt like sending a child off to school for the first time. 'I'm so proud of it. It's like watching your kid go to school,' Stewart told Reuters the day after her film's premiere. 'It feels like all of a sudden the things that I've wanted to do for just so long happened all at the same time,' said the actor who rose to fame with the 'Twilight' series and received an Oscar nomination for her performance as Britain's Princess Diana in the film 'Spencer.' 'My head is spinning, but in the best way,' she added. Her film is adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch's 2011 memoir of the same name that chronicles the author's attempt to escape an abusive household through competitive swimming in the 1980s and eventual path to becoming a respected author. British actor Imogen Poots, known for 'Green Room' and '28 Weeks Later,' stars as Yuknavitch in what The Rolling Stone, opens new tab lauded as an 'all-or-nothing type of performance.' 'There's a line in the book that made me want to make it a movie, which is like, 'Can you hold life and death in the same sentence?' And that's what cinema can do,' said Stewart. Austria wins third Eurovision crown with JJ's song Wasted Love 'With this movie, we can just speak to the fact that the things that happen don't matter as much as how you process those things and define them within your own body,' she added. Stewart's film is competing in the second-tier Un Certain Regard section, where actors Scarlett Johansson and Harris Dickinson are also marking their first time as directors. 'The Chronology of Water' was met with positive reviews, with Deadline, calling it a 'raw and intricately constructed take on a biopic' and The Guardian, giving it three out of five stars.
GMA Network
17-05-2025
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- GMA Network
Kristen Stewart's directorial debut at Cannes leaves her feeling like a proud parent
Director Kristen Stewart of the film 'The Chronology of Water' in competition for the category Un Certain Regard, poses on the red carpet during arrivals for the screening of the documentary film 'Bono: Stories of Surrender' presented as part of Special Screenings at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, May 16, 2025. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe CANNES, France - Kristen Stewart said on Saturday that making her directorial debut with "The Chronology of Water" at the Cannes Film Festival felt like sending a child off to school for the first time. "I'm so proud of it. It's like watching your kid go to school," Stewart told Reuters the day after her film's premiere. "It feels like all of a sudden the things that I've wanted to do for just so long happened all at the same time," said the actor who rose to fame with the "Twilight" series and received an Oscar nomination for her performance as Britain's Princess Diana in the film "Spencer." "My head is spinning, but in the best way," she added. Her film is adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch's 2011 memoir of the same name that chronicles the author's attempt to escape an abusive household through competitive swimming in the 1980s and eventual path to becoming a respected author. British actor Imogen Poots, known for "Green Room" and "28 Weeks Later," stars as Yuknavitch in what The Rolling Stone lauded as an "all-or-nothing type of performance." "There's a line in the book that made me want to make it a movie, which is like, 'Can you hold life and death in the same sentence?' And that's what cinema can do," said Stewart. "With this movie, we can just speak to the fact that the things that happen don't matter as much as how you process those things and define them within your own body," she added. Stewart's film is competing in the second-tier Un Certain Regard section, where actors Scarlett Johansson and Harris Dickinson are also marking their first time as directors. "The Chronology of Water" was met with positive reviews, with Deadline calling it a "raw and intricately constructed take on a biopic" and The Guardian giving it three out of five stars. —Reuters
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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Kristen Stewart's directorial debut at Cannes leaves her feeling like a proud parent
By Hanna Rantala and Miranda Murray CANNES, France (Reuters) - Kristen Stewart said on Saturday that making her directorial debut with "The Chronology of Water" at the Cannes Film Festival felt like sending a child off to school for the first time. "I'm so proud of it. It's like watching your kid go to school," Stewart told Reuters the day after her film's premiere. "It feels like all of a sudden the things that I've wanted to do for just so long happened all at the same time," said the actor who rose to fame with the "Twilight" series and received an Oscar nomination for her performance as Britain's Princess Diana in the film "Spencer." "My head is spinning, but in the best way," she added. Her film is adapted from Lidia Yuknavitch's 2011 memoir of the same name that chronicles the author's attempt to escape an abusive household through competitive swimming in the 1980s and eventual path to becoming a respected author. British actor Imogen Poots, known for "Green Room" and "28 Weeks Later," stars as Yuknavitch in what The Rolling Stone lauded as an "all-or-nothing type of performance." "There's a line in the book that made me want to make it a movie, which is like, 'Can you hold life and death in the same sentence?' And that's what cinema can do," said Stewart. "With this movie, we can just speak to the fact that the things that happen don't matter as much as how you process those things and define them within your own body," she added. Stewart's film is competing in the second-tier Un Certain Regard section, where actors Scarlett Johansson and Harris Dickinson are also marking their first time as directors. "The Chronology of Water" was met with positive reviews, with Deadline calling it a "raw and intricately constructed take on a biopic" and The Guardian giving it three out of five stars.
