Taylor Swift is one of the most well-known celebrities today, but her fame obscures analysis of her musicianship.
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In a US$360 million deal, Swift now owns the master recordings to her first six albums.
Touring has become one of the few reliable income streams for working musicians. But a new study finds that the benefits from opening for major artists are often fleeting.
A lyrical back and forth between Taylor Swift and Matty Healy is just the latest entry in a rich history of public pop beefs.
‘Swifties’ study her music like scripture, offering various interpretations of the lyrics.
The tour has been going on for a long time and has been a source of stability for many.
Taylor Swift’s Eras tour is expected to bring an economic windfall to Toronto, but questions remain about who will ultimately benefit from it.
Fans attending Taylor Swift concerts should take reasonable precautions to ensure their safety while enjoying the experience.
Artists can guide actions that align with the group’s sense of ‘us’. This ultimately can lead to shifts in behaviour toward safety, or toward risk taking.
Voters may shake it off when celebrities endorse presidential candidates – but sometimes it makes the politicians look like they were born to run.
Compared with voters who are trying to have kids or haven’t decided yet, those who definitely don’t want to have kids – known as the ‘child-free’ – have a different set of political priorities.
Despite all the drama, the race for the White House remains remarkably close, with the polls shifting little in recent weeks.
Celebrity endorsements matter, and there are none bigger that one from Swift. It will help mobilise an underestimated political force: young women.
Islamic State may have lost all of its territory, but the group’s ideological and operational capabilities are far from eradicated.
While celebrities are unlikely to decisively shift whom many people choose to vote for, their endorsement of a political candidate can still help shape an election.
Girls’ interests are too often trivialised or dismissed … but passionate, driven girls are making an impact – from Greta Thunberg to 14-year-old skateboarding gold medallist Arisa Trew.
Authorities have cancelled the singer’s three shows in Vienna after foiling a terrorist threat. In an environment of rising global tensions, vigilance is key.
Rather than offering authenticity and inviting her fans into her life, Katy Perry’s latest single reproduces and in fact exaggerates the same persona that fuelled her earlier success.
An expert on mental health and social media explains why Taylor Swift’s latest album resonates with her.
Musicians often face suspicions when they openly support charity causes. However, if they do this regularly, advocacy could enhance their popularity and music sales.
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