<p>Madness for Taylor Swift is unmatched. Thousands of Swifties took over the entire hill in Munich, Germany to enjoy Swift's Eras Tour, and that too for free.</p>

<p>Like many other Eras Tour shows, Swift's Munich concert has drawn a huge crowd. However, what made this concert stand out was the die-hard audience gathered on a hilltop outside the Olympic Stadium to enjoy the pop star’s performance.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Swifties Take Over The Hill</strong></p>

<p>Despite the scorching heat, thousands of people stepped out with their umbrellas, mats and food items and gathered at the Olympic Hill, one of the highest elevations in the city, to watch the second day of the concert.</p>

<p>Photos of the massive&nbsp;crowd gathering on Olympic Hill have taken social media by storm. According to the Associated Press, local police estimated that around 25,000 fans gathered on the hill on Saturday, first day of her gig in the city. On the second day, the crowd&nbsp; doubled.&nbsp;As per Taylor, around 50,000 people were Taylor-gating outside the concert venue on Sunday&nbsp;in Munich.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">🚨| Taylor Swift acknowledging the insane crowd of people on the hill outside the stadium at today's show in Munich, Germany! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MunichTSTheErasTour?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MunichTSTheErasTour</a><br />
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<p>According to the Olympiapark website, one can enjoy a "magnificent view of the Olympic Park" and has "been a popular destination for enjoying free open-air concerts."</p>

<p>On Sunday, the ''Lover'' acknowledged the insane gathering during her performance, as she expressed her gratitude to her fans for their love and support.</p>

<p>“We are lucky enough to get to play this show for 74,000 beautiful people in this stadium, and if the reports are correct, about 50,000 beautiful people outside the stadium,” Swift said, according to a video circulating on X.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>“Thank you for coming to the Eras Tour, whether you’re in the stadium or outside of the stadium,” Swift continued.</p>

<p>“We are so lucky to be here with you. And this is actually a really special night, because this is our last show in Germany. I cannot express to you how wonderful the German crowds have been to us over the last few weeks. We are so sad to be leaving you but we will be back, we will be back to see you.”</p>

<p>As per the reports, fans started gathering at the green hill and on the banks of the Nymphenburg Canal to lock a position hours before the concert.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Photos and videos of enthusiastic fans gathering outside the stadium have taken the internet by storm. One X user shared a video showing the magical evening scene of the hill lit up with the phone screens and wrote, ''no amount of think pieces could take this away from taylor swift.''</p>

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— ✩ CEL ✩ (@moonlithoax) <a href="https://twitter.com/moonlithoax/status/1817308490718957879?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 27, 2024</a></blockquote>
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<p>Another wrote, ''This is just magical''</p>

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<p>The third user wrote, ''I love how the trees look like they’re sparkling.''</p>

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<p>Taylor's next stop is the Polish capital, Warsaw.</p>


Madness for Taylor Swift is unmatched. Thousands of Swifties took over the entire hill in Munich, Germany to enjoy Swift's Eras Tour, and that too for free. Like many other Eras Tour shows, Swift's Munich concert has drawn a huge crowd.

Madness for Taylor Swift is unmatched. Thousands of Swifties took over the entire hill in Munich, Germany to enjoy Swift's Eras Tour, and that too for free. Like many other Eras Tour shows, Swift's Munich concert has drawn a huge crowd. However, what made this concert stand out was the die-hard audience gathered on a hilltop outside the Olympic Stadium to enjoy the pop star’s performance. Johnny Depp pays tribute to former Pirates of the Caribbean co-star who died due to shark attack Swifties Take Over The Hill Despite the scorching heat, thousands of people stepped out with their umbrellas, mats and food items and gathered at the Olympic Hill, one of the highest elevations in the city, to watch the second day of the concert. Photos of the massive crowd gathering on Olympic Hill have taken social media by storm. According to the Associated Press, local police estimated that around 25,000 fans gathered on the hill on Saturday, first day of her gig in the city. On the second day, the crowd doubled. As per Taylor, around 50,000 people were Taylor-gating outside the concert venue on Sunday in Munich. 🚨| Taylor Swift acknowledging the insane crowd of people on the hill outside the stadium at today's show in Munich, Germany! #MunichTSTheErasTour "We have people in a park outside the stadium, thousands of people listening from out there!" pic.twitter.com/s8LZxYrsxA — The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) July 27, 2024 × According to the Olympiapark website, one can enjoy a "magnificent view of the Olympic Park" and has "been a popular destination for enjoying free open-air concerts." On Sunday, the ''Lover'' acknowledged the insane gathering during her performance, as she expressed her gratitude to her fans for their love and support. “We are lucky enough to get to play this show for 74,000 beautiful people in this stadium, and if the reports are correct, about 50,000 beautiful people outside the stadium,” Swift said, according to a video circulating on X. Lady Gaga is engaged? The pop star calls beau Michael Polansky her fiance in Paris “Thank you for coming to the Eras Tour, whether you’re in the stadium or outside of the stadium,” Swift continued. “We are so lucky to be here with you. And this is actually a really special night, because this is our last show in Germany. I cannot express to you how wonderful the German crowds have been to us over the last few weeks. We are so sad to be leaving you but we will be back, we will be back to see you.” As per the reports, fans started gathering at the green hill and on the banks of the Nymphenburg Canal to lock a position hours before the concert. Photos and videos of enthusiastic fans gathering outside the stadium have taken the internet by storm. One X user shared a video showing the magical evening scene of the hill lit up with the phone screens and wrote, ''no amount of think pieces could take this away from taylor swift.'' no amount of think pieces could take this away from taylor swift. pic.twitter.com/gaDkNkyxHm — ✩ CEL ✩ (@moonlithoax) July 27, 2024 × Another wrote, ''This is just magical'' pic.twitter.com/92krKZX2XB — Courtney & Hadley 🫶🏼 (@CourtneySong_) July 28, 2024 × The third user wrote, ''I love how the trees look like they’re sparkling.'' iconic. the open air venues get the most beautiful crowd shots — Neely O’Conor Oberst Shitposter XIII ⎕ 💚 (@coclassico) July 28, 2024 × 40,000 people watched Taylor Swift’s concert on the hill today in Munich, according to the local police. Others 74,000 were confirmed inside the stadium. pic.twitter.com/Iy0Iewt8I9 — Taylor Swift Charts (@chartstswift) July 28, 2024 × Taylor's next stop is the Polish capital, Warsaw.

Unmatched fandom! 50,000 fans gather at hilltop in Munich to enjoy Taylor Swift concert

<p>Taylor Swift knows how to make her fans happy as she dropped live versions of three <em>Tortured Poets Department</em> (TTPD) songs on May 23. These are the same songs that she performed as surprise tracks in Paris during her sold-out Eras Tour shows there earlier this month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>She’s calling these songs as three (Live From Paris) Acoustic Collection bundles, each including one of three surprise songs: “loml” from the May 9 show, “My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys” from the May 10 show and “The Alchemy” (mashed up with “Treacherous”) from the May 12 show. “The Alchemy” notably includes football puns, a nod to her relationship with NFL boyfriend Travis Kelce.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Taylor's boyfriend Travis Kelce had heard one of the surprise songs much before</strong></h2>

<p>Taylor’s boyfriend Travis Kelce is said to have heard the live version of “The Alchemy” when he attended the fourth and final Paris show on May 12.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Taylor Swift’s live versions of the three songs will be sold as a bundle that will cost $5.99 and also includes 16 tracks on the standard <em>The Tortured Poets Department</em> album.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At those Paris shows, Swift coined “Female Rage: The Musical” to describe the part of the setlist with seven songs from her new <em>TTPD</em> album. At the time, these three songs were a part of the surprise songs segment.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In other news, Taylor Swift is currently in talks with the Marvel boss for a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-taylor-swift-in-talks-to-star-in-an-mcu-film-723927">role in a project with MCU.</a> Reports suggest that&nbsp;Taylor Swift could play Dazzler. Previously, Taylor was linked with superhero films, especially the highly anticipated&nbsp;<em>Deadpool and Wolverine</em>&nbsp;film.&nbsp;Fan theories on social media suggest that Taylor could have been in talks to pay Dazzler but some reports also suggest that she could be on to something even bigger.</p>

<p>Taylor Swift is currently busy with the European leg of her Eras Tour.&nbsp;</p>


Taylor Swift knows how to make her fans happy as she dropped live versions of three Tortured Poets Department (TTPD) songs on May 23. These are the same songs that she performed as surprise tracks in Paris during her sold-out Eras Tour shows there earlier this month.

Taylor Swift knows how to make her fans happy as she dropped live versions of three Tortured Poets Department (TTPD) songs on May 23. These are the same songs that she performed as surprise tracks in Paris during her sold-out Eras Tour shows there earlier this month. She’s calling these songs as three (Live From Paris) Acoustic Collection bundles, each including one of three surprise songs: “loml” from the May 9 show, “My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys” from the May 10 show and “The Alchemy” (mashed up with “Treacherous”) from the May 12 show. “The Alchemy” notably includes football puns, a nod to her relationship with NFL boyfriend Travis Kelce. Taylor's boyfriend Travis Kelce had heard one of the surprise songs much before Taylor’s boyfriend Travis Kelce is said to have heard the live version of “The Alchemy” when he attended the fourth and final Paris show on May 12. Taylor Swift’s live versions of the three songs will be sold as a bundle that will cost $5.99 and also includes 16 tracks on the standard The Tortured Poets Department album. At those Paris shows, Swift coined “Female Rage: The Musical” to describe the part of the setlist with seven songs from her new TTPD album. At the time, these three songs were a part of the surprise songs segment. Also read: Cassie speaks out after Sean 'Diddy' Combs assault footage: 'I will always be recovering from my past' In other news, Taylor Swift is currently in talks with the Marvel boss for a role in a project with MCU. Reports suggest that Taylor Swift could play Dazzler. Previously, Taylor was linked with superhero films, especially the highly anticipated Deadpool and Wolverine film. Fan theories on social media suggest that Taylor could have been in talks to pay Dazzler but some reports also suggest that she could be on to something even bigger. Taylor Swift is currently busy with the European leg of her Eras Tour.

Taylor Swift is selling live versions of 3 TTPD surprise songs

<p>Swiftie Bilal Ilyas Jhandir, 20, from Pakistan, has secured a coveted spot in the Guinness World Records by breaking the record for identifying the most Taylor Swift songs in a minute. The announcement was made on January 26, marking a momentous occasion for the dedicated Taylor Swift fan.</p>

<p>Bilal successfully named an impressive 34 randomly listed hits from Taylor Swift's top 50 best-selling songs, surpassing the previous record held by UK radio host Dan Simpson, who identified 27 tracks in 2019.</p>

<p>The challenging task involved recognising the initial lyrics of Taylor Swift's hits, which were read aloud in monotone by a man. Notably, the lyrics were not accompanied by any music, making the feat even more impressive. Describing himself as a "die-hard" Taylor Swift fan, Bilal shared, "I have listened to each and every song of hers. I can identify almost any song of hers from the lyrics."</p>

<p>To prepare for this remarkable feat, Bilal dedicated a 13-week-long period to extensive listening sessions, immersing himself in Taylor Swift's extensive discography. His commitment was such that he even recited lyrics while sleeping.</p>

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<p>Despite finding the task challenging, Bilal considered it "easy" due to his regular listening habits and natural memorisation of Taylor Swift's lyrics. Proudly embracing the title of 'Officially Amazing Swiftie,' Bilal expressed his admiration for the pop singer and deemed breaking the record the "best way on Earth" to showcase his love for the artist.</p>

<p>Having been a fan of Taylor Swift since the age of 13, Bilal considers "Folklore" to be his favourite album, appreciating the artist's authenticity and the emotional depth of her lyrics. In his post-record achievement comments, Bilal acknowledged Swift's ability to touch listeners' hearts through her music.</p>

<p>This success adds to Bilal's list of accomplishments, as he already holds two other Guinness World Record titles. In 2021, he achieved the record for identifying the most animals (23) from their sounds in one minute. In 2023, he secured another record by identifying the most Justin Bieber songs (29) from their lyrics in a minute.</p>


Swiftie Bilal Ilyas Jhandir, 20, from Pakistan, has secured a coveted spot in the Guinness World Records by breaking the record for identifying the most Taylor Swift songs in a minute.

Swiftie Bilal Ilyas Jhandir, 20, from Pakistan, has secured a coveted spot in the Guinness World Records by breaking the record for identifying the most Taylor Swift songs in a minute. The announcement was made on January 26, marking a momentous occasion for the dedicated Taylor Swift fan. Bilal successfully named an impressive 34 randomly listed hits from Taylor Swift's top 50 best-selling songs, surpassing the previous record held by UK radio host Dan Simpson, who identified 27 tracks in 2019. The challenging task involved recognising the initial lyrics of Taylor Swift's hits, which were read aloud in monotone by a man. Notably, the lyrics were not accompanied by any music, making the feat even more impressive. Describing himself as a "die-hard" Taylor Swift fan, Bilal shared, "I have listened to each and every song of hers. I can identify almost any song of hers from the lyrics." To prepare for this remarkable feat, Bilal dedicated a 13-week-long period to extensive listening sessions, immersing himself in Taylor Swift's extensive discography. His commitment was such that he even recited lyrics while sleeping. Also read: Brazilian pop star Dani Li dies at 42 after liposuction surgery complications Despite finding the task challenging, Bilal considered it "easy" due to his regular listening habits and natural memorisation of Taylor Swift's lyrics. Proudly embracing the title of 'Officially Amazing Swiftie,' Bilal expressed his admiration for the pop singer and deemed breaking the record the "best way on Earth" to showcase his love for the artist. Having been a fan of Taylor Swift since the age of 13, Bilal considers "Folklore" to be his favourite album, appreciating the artist's authenticity and the emotional depth of her lyrics. In his post-record achievement comments, Bilal acknowledged Swift's ability to touch listeners' hearts through her music. This success adds to Bilal's list of accomplishments, as he already holds two other Guinness World Record titles. In 2021, he achieved the record for identifying the most animals (23) from their sounds in one minute. In 2023, he secured another record by identifying the most Justin Bieber songs (29) from their lyrics in a minute.

Fan breaks Guinness World Record for identifying most Taylor Swift songs in a minute

<p>Another day, another Taylor Swift media circus: talk of the pop phenomenon is omnipresent, from her forthcoming concert film to her dating life to her wildly successful global tour.</p>

<p>And as the 33-year-old's power grows all-consuming, renewed discussion of her potential political weight has followed.</p>

<p>Swift is taking a break from playing sold-out arenas before heading back on the road for the remainder of her Eras Tour, which is poised to become the first tour to make $1 billion.</p>

<p>But she's still gracing stadiums, as she cheers on her rumored beau Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs.</p>

<p>The presence of Swift -- who got her start in country before becoming one of pop's most dominant forces -- at two of his games saw television ratings spike and sales of the NFL player's jersey soar 400 per cent.</p>

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<p>With hundreds of millions of social media followers and a staunchly loyal fan base, she can move any dial with the tiniest of efforts: late last month, Swift encouraged her fans to register to vote, directing them to the nonpartisan nonprofit Vote.org.</p>

<p>The Swifties did not disappoint.</p>

<p>That single message posted on National Voter Registration Day saw the institution record more than 35,000 new registrations, 23 percent more than last year and the most since 2020.</p>

<p>Shortly thereafter, California's Democratic governor Gavin Newsom told the entertainment outlet TMZ that Swift was "using her celebrity for good."</p>

<p>"What she was able to accomplish in getting young people activated to consider that they have a voice and they should have a voice in the next election, I think it's profoundly powerful."</p>

<h2>- Political toe-dips -</h2>

<p>Swift's toe-dips into politics have been heavily scrutinized, garnering both criticism and praise; her years-long reticence to voice political opinions received the same treatment.</p>

<p>Both the right and the left have long wanted to count her as their own -- but she stayed conspicuously quiet for years, including in 2016 when Donald Trump won the presidency.</p>

<p>Her silence led many critics to speculate Swift was a closet Republican, until 2018, when she broke both her silence and the internet by endorsing the Democratic opponent of far-right politician Marsha Blackburn in Tennessee.</p>

<p>Following her post, even Trump reacted, saying he now liked Swift's music "about 25% less."</p>

<p>Blackburn won anyway, but Swift's comments ushered in a new era for the pop star, who began explaining -- both in her own Netflix documentary and to the press -- that as a young artist catapulted to fame, she struggled to control her own voice.</p>

<p>She said handlers urged her against wading into politics, telling her it could damage her career, particularly in the country music industry, which despite its complexities is often associated with conservatism.</p>

<p>Swift said once she was "remorseful" for not backing Hillary Clinton in 2016, and has since delivered full-throated criticisms of Trump.</p>

<p>She endorsed Joe Biden in 2020, and has conveyed pro-LGBTQ+ messages through her songs and music videos.</p>

<p>And Swift condemned the Supreme Court's reversal last year of the federal right to abortion.</p>

<p>Political scientist David Jackson noted that though Swift took her time before making endorsements, she wasn't the apolitical pop princess many people cast her as, having made clear statements, for example, about the importance of feminism.</p>

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<p>"Misogyny is ingrained in people from the time they are born," she told the magazine Maxim in 2015, at age 25.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"So to me, feminism is probably the most important movement that you could embrace, because it's just basically another word for equality."</p>

<h2>- 'Holy grail' -</h2>

<p>Swift's rumored romance with Kelce has triggered a wave of right-wing vitriol against her, with conservative pundit Tomi Lahren saying the artist has "lefty, liberal, brain-dead political opinions."</p>

<p>Conservatives have similarly attacked Kelce, pointing in particular to his advocacy for Covid-19 vaccines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>For Jackson, who has studied the power of celebrity endorsements, such attacks on a figure of Swift's stature is, on its face, "hilarious."</p>

<p>"They're picking a fight with someone pretty big," the Bowling Green State University professor told AFP.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said such smear attacks were less about diminishing Swift herself and more about "clout-chasing," or "latching on to her fame trying to get extra views and clicks and links and attention for themselves."</p>

<p>So as the Biden campaign prepares for a likely rematch with Trump, should the president's aides be courting Swift?&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Absolutely," said Jackson. "100 per cent."</p>

<p>Given the tight White House races the United States has seen over the past several cycles, "all factors are significant," he said.</p>

<p>"Her celebrity endorsement right now could be considered the holy grail of potential celebrity endorsements."</p>

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Another day, another Taylor Swift media circus: talk of the pop phenomenon is omnipresent, from her forthcoming concert film to her dating life to her wildly successful global tour.

Another day, another Taylor Swift media circus: talk of the pop phenomenon is omnipresent, from her forthcoming concert film to her dating life to her wildly successful global tour. And as the 33-year-old's power grows all-consuming, renewed discussion of her potential political weight has followed. Swift is taking a break from playing sold-out arenas before heading back on the road for the remainder of her Eras Tour, which is poised to become the first tour to make $1 billion. But she's still gracing stadiums, as she cheers on her rumored beau Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs. The presence of Swift -- who got her start in country before becoming one of pop's most dominant forces -- at two of his games saw television ratings spike and sales of the NFL player's jersey soar 400 per cent. Julia Fox claims Kanye West 'weaponised' her against Kim: I felt like little puppet With hundreds of millions of social media followers and a staunchly loyal fan base, she can move any dial with the tiniest of efforts: late last month, Swift encouraged her fans to register to vote, directing them to the nonpartisan nonprofit Vote.org. The Swifties did not disappoint. That single message posted on National Voter Registration Day saw the institution record more than 35,000 new registrations, 23 percent more than last year and the most since 2020. Shortly thereafter, California's Democratic governor Gavin Newsom told the entertainment outlet TMZ that Swift was "using her celebrity for good." "What she was able to accomplish in getting young people activated to consider that they have a voice and they should have a voice in the next election, I think it's profoundly powerful." - Political toe-dips - Swift's toe-dips into politics have been heavily scrutinized, garnering both criticism and praise; her years-long reticence to voice political opinions received the same treatment. Both the right and the left have long wanted to count her as their own -- but she stayed conspicuously quiet for years, including in 2016 when Donald Trump won the presidency. Her silence led many critics to speculate Swift was a closet Republican, until 2018, when she broke both her silence and the internet by endorsing the Democratic opponent of far-right politician Marsha Blackburn in Tennessee. Following her post, even Trump reacted, saying he now liked Swift's music "about 25% less." Blackburn won anyway, but Swift's comments ushered in a new era for the pop star, who began explaining -- both in her own Netflix documentary and to the press -- that as a young artist catapulted to fame, she struggled to control her own voice. She said handlers urged her against wading into politics, telling her it could damage her career, particularly in the country music industry, which despite its complexities is often associated with conservatism. Swift said once she was "remorseful" for not backing Hillary Clinton in 2016, and has since delivered full-throated criticisms of Trump. She endorsed Joe Biden in 2020, and has conveyed pro-LGBTQ+ messages through her songs and music videos. And Swift condemned the Supreme Court's reversal last year of the federal right to abortion. Political scientist David Jackson noted that though Swift took her time before making endorsements, she wasn't the apolitical pop princess many people cast her as, having made clear statements, for example, about the importance of feminism. 800: Muttiah Muralitharan on his biopic & his bond with Indian cricket players "Misogyny is ingrained in people from the time they are born," she told the magazine Maxim in 2015, at age 25. "So to me, feminism is probably the most important movement that you could embrace, because it's just basically another word for equality." - 'Holy grail' - Swift's rumored romance with Kelce has triggered a wave of right-wing vitriol against her, with conservative pundit Tomi Lahren saying the artist has "lefty, liberal, brain-dead political opinions." Conservatives have similarly attacked Kelce, pointing in particular to his advocacy for Covid-19 vaccines. For Jackson, who has studied the power of celebrity endorsements, such attacks on a figure of Swift's stature is, on its face, "hilarious." "They're picking a fight with someone pretty big," the Bowling Green State University professor told AFP. He said such smear attacks were less about diminishing Swift herself and more about "clout-chasing," or "latching on to her fame trying to get extra views and clicks and links and attention for themselves." So as the Biden campaign prepares for a likely rematch with Trump, should the president's aides be courting Swift? "Absolutely," said Jackson. "100 per cent." Given the tight White House races the United States has seen over the past several cycles, "all factors are significant," he said. "Her celebrity endorsement right now could be considered the holy grail of potential celebrity endorsements." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Taylor Swift and the political needle

<p>Taylor Swift has something super up her sleeve as she is set to release her new album tonight. She recorded a whole new album titled ‘Folklore’ as she kept to herself during the time of quarantine amid the coronavirus outbreak.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Announcing the surprise album on Instagram, Taylor Swift said, "Most of the things I had planned this summer didn’t end up happening, but there is something I hadn’t planned on that DID happen.”</p>

<p>"And that thing is my 8th studio album, folklore. Surprise Tonight at midnight I’ll be releasing my entire brand new album of songs I’ve poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into. I wrote and recorded this music in isolation but got to collaborate with some musical heroes of mine,” she continued.&nbsp;</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CC-9usjDzUw/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Most of the things I had planned this summer didn’t end up happening, but there is something I hadn’t planned on that DID happen. And that thing is my 8th studio album, folklore. Surprise 🤗Tonight at midnight I’ll be releasing my entire brand new album of songs I’ve poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into. I wrote and recorded this music in isolation but got to collaborate with some musical heroes of mine; @aarondessner (who has co-written or produced 11 of the 16 songs), @boniver (who co-wrote and was kind enough to sing on one with me), William Bowery (who co-wrote two with me) and @jackantonoff (who is basically musical family at this point). Engineered by Laura Sisk and Jon Low, mixed by Serban Ghenea &amp; Jon Low. The album photos were shot by the amazing @bethgarrabrant. Before this year I probably would’ve overthought when to release this music at the ‘perfect’ time, but the times we’re living in keep reminding me that nothing is guaranteed. My gut is telling me that if you make something you love, you should just put it out into the world. That’s the side of uncertainty I can get on board with. Love you guys so much ♥️</a></p>

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<p>On the album, Taylor Swift has worked with producer and The National guitarist Aaron Dessner, who co-wrote or produced 11 of the 16 songs on the album, as well as Bon Iver, who co-wrote and sings on one of the tracks; William Bowery, who co-wrote two songs; and her frequent collaborator producer/songwriter/singer Jack Antonoff, who she said "is basically musical family at this point."</p>

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<p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CC--BUtDjav/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">folklore will have 16 songs on the standard edition, but the physical deluxe editions will include a bonus track called “the lakes.” Because this is my 8th studio album, I made 8 deluxe CD editions and 8 deluxe vinyl editions that are available for one week😄 Each deluxe edition has unique covers, photos, and artwork. Available exclusively at taylorswift.com</a></p>

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"My gut is telling me that if you make something you love, you should just put it out into the world. That’s the side of uncertainty I can get on board with. Love you guys so much."</p>


Taylor Swift has something super up her sleeve as she is set to release her new album tonight. She recorded a whole new album titled ‘Folklore’ as she kept to herself during the time of quarantine amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Taylor Swift has something super up her sleeve as she is set to release her new album tonight. She recorded a whole new album titled ‘Folklore’ as she kept to herself during the time of quarantine amid the coronavirus outbreak. Announcing the surprise album on Instagram, Taylor Swift said, "Most of the things I had planned this summer didn’t end up happening, but there is something I hadn’t planned on that DID happen.” "And that thing is my 8th studio album, folklore. Surprise Tonight at midnight I’ll be releasing my entire brand new album of songs I’ve poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into. I wrote and recorded this music in isolation but got to collaborate with some musical heroes of mine,” she continued. View this post on Instagram Most of the things I had planned this summer didn’t end up happening, but there is something I hadn’t planned on that DID happen. And that thing is my 8th studio album, folklore. Surprise 🤗Tonight at midnight I’ll be releasing my entire brand new album of songs I’ve poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into. I wrote and recorded this music in isolation but got to collaborate with some musical heroes of mine; @aarondessner (who has co-written or produced 11 of the 16 songs), @boniver (who co-wrote and was kind enough to sing on one with me), William Bowery (who co-wrote two with me) and @jackantonoff (who is basically musical family at this point). Engineered by Laura Sisk and Jon Low, mixed by Serban Ghenea & Jon Low. The album photos were shot by the amazing @bethgarrabrant. Before this year I probably would’ve overthought when to release this music at the ‘perfect’ time, but the times we’re living in keep reminding me that nothing is guaranteed. My gut is telling me that if you make something you love, you should just put it out into the world. That’s the side of uncertainty I can get on board with. Love you guys so much ♥️ A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Jul 23, 2020 at 5:00am PDT × On the album, Taylor Swift has worked with producer and The National guitarist Aaron Dessner, who co-wrote or produced 11 of the 16 songs on the album, as well as Bon Iver, who co-wrote and sings on one of the tracks; William Bowery, who co-wrote two songs; and her frequent collaborator producer/songwriter/singer Jack Antonoff, who she said "is basically musical family at this point." View this post on Instagram folklore will have 16 songs on the standard edition, but the physical deluxe editions will include a bonus track called “the lakes.” Because this is my 8th studio album, I made 8 deluxe CD editions and 8 deluxe vinyl editions that are available for one week😄 Each deluxe edition has unique covers, photos, and artwork. Available exclusively at taylorswift.com A post shared by Taylor Swift (@taylorswift) on Jul 23, 2020 at 5:03am PDT × "Before this year I probably would’ve overthought when to release this music at the ‘perfect’ time, but the times we’re living in keep reminding me that nothing is guaranteed," Swift said. "My gut is telling me that if you make something you love, you should just put it out into the world. That’s the side of uncertainty I can get on board with. Love you guys so much."

Taylor Swift to release new album tonight and her fans can't keep calm!

<p>In view of the coronavirus pandemic, singer Taylor Swift has cancelled all her 2020 concerts, tour dates.</p>

<p><strong>In pics:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-movie-shoots-to-award-show-events-that-have-got-affected-due-to-coronavirus-282912">From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus</a><br />
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The 30-year-old star took to Twitter to share the information with her followers. The star has also expressed her sadness for not being able to meet her fans in concerts this year.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I'm so sad I won't be able to see you guys in concert this year, but I know this is the right decision. Please, please stay healthy and safe. I’ll see you on stage as soon as I can but right now what’s important is committing to this quarantine, for the sake of all of us. <a href="https://t.co/qeiMk2Tgon">pic.twitter.com/qeiMk2Tgon</a></p>
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<p>Swift tweeted: "But I know this is the right decision. Please, please stay healthy and safe. I`ll see you on stage as soon as I can but right now what`s important is committing to this quarantine, for the sake of all of us."</p>

<p><strong>In pics:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/the-challenges-of-being-in-self-isolation-celebrity-edition-292241" hreflang="en">The challenges of being in self-isolation- celebrity edition</a><br />
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The `Love Story` singer in an official statement confirmed that Brazil and US dates would be rescheduled for 2021, with tickets for this year`s shows being transferred to the new dates automatically.</p>

<p><strong>In pics:&nbsp;</strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-lewis-capaldi-to-billie-eilish-10-biggest-albums-of-2020-in-the-uk-291772" hreflang="en">From Lewis Capaldi to Billie Eilish: 10 biggest albums of 2020 in the UK</a><br />
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The statement also noted that customers could request refunds if necessary. Swift is the latest to join many other musicians including Justin Bieber to cancel the scheduled tour dates as a precautionary measure to contain the virus.<br />
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Bieber, at the beginning of April, announced postponing all of his scheduled 2020 concerts for his `Changes Tour` due to the global outbreak of coronavirus.</p>


In view of the coronavirus pandemic, singer Taylor Swift has cancelled all her 2020 concerts, tour dates. In pics: From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus The 30-year-old star took to Twitter to share the information with her followers.

In view of the coronavirus pandemic, singer Taylor Swift has cancelled all her 2020 concerts, tour dates. In pics: From movie shoots to award show, events that have got affected due to coronavirus The 30-year-old star took to Twitter to share the information with her followers. The star has also expressed her sadness for not being able to meet her fans in concerts this year. I'm so sad I won't be able to see you guys in concert this year, but I know this is the right decision. Please, please stay healthy and safe. I’ll see you on stage as soon as I can but right now what’s important is committing to this quarantine, for the sake of all of us. pic.twitter.com/qeiMk2Tgon — Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) April 17, 2020 × Swift tweeted: "But I know this is the right decision. Please, please stay healthy and safe. I`ll see you on stage as soon as I can but right now what`s important is committing to this quarantine, for the sake of all of us." In pics: The challenges of being in self-isolation- celebrity edition The `Love Story` singer in an official statement confirmed that Brazil and US dates would be rescheduled for 2021, with tickets for this year`s shows being transferred to the new dates automatically. In pics: From Lewis Capaldi to Billie Eilish: 10 biggest albums of 2020 in the UK The statement also noted that customers could request refunds if necessary. Swift is the latest to join many other musicians including Justin Bieber to cancel the scheduled tour dates as a precautionary measure to contain the virus. Bieber, at the beginning of April, announced postponing all of his scheduled 2020 concerts for his `Changes Tour` due to the global outbreak of coronavirus.

Coronavirus concerns: Taylor Swift cancels all her 2020 concerts

<p>Taylor Swift on Thursday publicly reignited her battle with the heads of her former label, saying it is threatening to bar her from going through with an upcoming performance and Netflix documentary over her plans to re-record her early albums.<br />
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Earlier this year the superstar began feuding with industry mogul Scooter Braun over his purchase of her former label for more than a decade, the Nashville-based Big Machine, which gave him a majority stake in the master recordings of her first six albums.<br />
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Swift said she would begin re-recording her early albums to create copies she owns herself, saying her contract allows her to begin re-doing albums one through five in November 2020, when she plans to be back in the studio doing just that.<br />
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But now the 29-year-old said Braun and Scott Borchetta, president and CEO of Big Machine, are "exercising tyrannical control" over her, telling her team that she's "not allowed to perform my old songs on television because they claim that would be re-recording my music before I'm allowed to next year."<br />
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Such a claim would stifle her scheduled performance at this month's American Music Awards, where she will receive an Artist of the Decade award.<br />
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"Additionally - and this isn't the way I had planned on telling you this news - Netflix has created a documentary about my life for the past few years. Scott and Scooter have declined the use of my older music or performance footage for this project, even though there is no mention of either of them or Big Machine Records anywhere in the film," Swift said in a Tumblr post.<br />
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"Scott Borchetta told my team that they'll allow me to use my music only if I do these things: If I agree to not re-record copycat versions of my songs next year (which is something I'm both legally allowed to do and looking forward to) and also told my team that I need to stop talking about him and Scooter Braun."<br />
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The owner of coveted masters -- one-of-a-kind source material used to create vinyls, CDs and digital copies -- is able to dictate how songs are reproduced and sold.<br />
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Swift wrote she feels "very strongly that sharing what is happening to me could change the awareness level for other artists and potentially help them avoid a similar fate."<br />
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"The message being sent to me is very clear," she continued. "Basically, be a good little girl and shut up."<br />
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"Or you'll be punished."<br />
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Swift pleaded to her fans and fellow artists to back her against Braun and Borchetta, who have not made any public statements regarding the singer's latest post.</p>


Taylor Swift on Thursday publicly reignited her battle with the heads of her former label, saying it is threatening to bar her from going through with an upcoming performance and Netflix documentary over her plans to re-record her early albums.

Taylor Swift on Thursday publicly reignited her battle with the heads of her former label, saying it is threatening to bar her from going through with an upcoming performance and Netflix documentary over her plans to re-record her early albums. Earlier this year the superstar began feuding with industry mogul Scooter Braun over his purchase of her former label for more than a decade, the Nashville-based Big Machine, which gave him a majority stake in the master recordings of her first six albums. Swift said she would begin re-recording her early albums to create copies she owns herself, saying her contract allows her to begin re-doing albums one through five in November 2020, when she plans to be back in the studio doing just that. But now the 29-year-old said Braun and Scott Borchetta, president and CEO of Big Machine, are "exercising tyrannical control" over her, telling her team that she's "not allowed to perform my old songs on television because they claim that would be re-recording my music before I'm allowed to next year." Such a claim would stifle her scheduled performance at this month's American Music Awards, where she will receive an Artist of the Decade award. "Additionally - and this isn't the way I had planned on telling you this news - Netflix has created a documentary about my life for the past few years. Scott and Scooter have declined the use of my older music or performance footage for this project, even though there is no mention of either of them or Big Machine Records anywhere in the film," Swift said in a Tumblr post. "Scott Borchetta told my team that they'll allow me to use my music only if I do these things: If I agree to not re-record copycat versions of my songs next year (which is something I'm both legally allowed to do and looking forward to) and also told my team that I need to stop talking about him and Scooter Braun." The owner of coveted masters -- one-of-a-kind source material used to create vinyls, CDs and digital copies -- is able to dictate how songs are reproduced and sold. Swift wrote she feels "very strongly that sharing what is happening to me could change the awareness level for other artists and potentially help them avoid a similar fate." "The message being sent to me is very clear," she continued. "Basically, be a good little girl and shut up." "Or you'll be punished." Swift pleaded to her fans and fellow artists to back her against Braun and Borchetta, who have not made any public statements regarding the singer's latest post.

Taylor Swift says heads of former label 'exercising tyrannical control' over her

<p>After a recent feud between singers Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, Bieber insisted that all is cool&nbsp;between the two stars. In footage published online, the pop star was asked if everything is cool&nbsp;between him and Swift and he responded saying, "We've always been cool," reported news agency.<br />
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"Always homies. I'm done with all that other stuff. Other people's drama is not my drama," Bieber added before driving away. He is probably referring to the drama between his music manager, Scooter Braun, and Swift, who in June said that she was not given a chance to purchase her master recordings before Braun's company acquired her former record label and her old songs.<br />
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In a public statement, Swift said ''she was sad&nbsp;and grossed out&nbsp;by the incident and accused Braun of incessant, manipulative bullying for years." The singer also cited a 2016 Instagram post from Bieber that showed him FaceTiming with Braun and Kanye West.<br />
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"Taylor swift what up," the since-deleted caption read. In response, Bieber apologised for the post, which he termed as distasteful&nbsp;and insensitive,&nbsp;and defended Braun ".<br />
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Scooter has had your back since the days you graciously let me open up for you. As the years have passed we haven't crossed paths and gotten to communicate our differences, hurts or frustrations. So for you to take it to social media and get people to hate on a scooter isn't fair," he said in a lengthy Instagram post.<br />
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The 'Sorry'&nbsp;singer continued, "What were you trying to accomplish by posting that blog? Seems to me like it was to get sympathy u also knew that in posting that your fans would go and bully scooter. Anyway, One thing I know is both scooters and I love you. I feel like the only way to resolve conflict is through communication. So banter back and forth online I don't believe solves anything''.<br />
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"I'm sure Scooter and I would love to talk to you and resolve any conflict, pain or any feelings that need to be addressed. Neither scooter or I have anything negative to say about you we truly want the best for you. I usually don't rebuttal things like this but when you try and deface someone I love a character that's crossing a line," the singer added.<br />
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Recently, Bieber made headlines when he imitated a viral clip of Swift that had aired on 'The Tonight Show'&nbsp;during his Instagram Live. In the footage taken by Swift's mother, the star, who was recovering from LASIK eye surgery at that time of the video, got upset after accidentally picking a banana she didn't want off the vine.<br />
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Bieber's re-enactment caught the attention of Swift's fans, who were not pleased given the two singers'&nbsp;history.</p>


After a recent feud between singers Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, Bieber insisted that all is cool between the two stars. In footage published online, the pop star was asked if everything is cool between him and Swift and he responded saying, "We've always been cool," reported news agency.

After a recent feud between singers Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift, Bieber insisted that all is cool between the two stars. In footage published online, the pop star was asked if everything is cool between him and Swift and he responded saying, "We've always been cool," reported news agency. "Always homies. I'm done with all that other stuff. Other people's drama is not my drama," Bieber added before driving away. He is probably referring to the drama between his music manager, Scooter Braun, and Swift, who in June said that she was not given a chance to purchase her master recordings before Braun's company acquired her former record label and her old songs. In a public statement, Swift said ''she was sad and grossed out by the incident and accused Braun of incessant, manipulative bullying for years." The singer also cited a 2016 Instagram post from Bieber that showed him FaceTiming with Braun and Kanye West. "Taylor swift what up," the since-deleted caption read. In response, Bieber apologised for the post, which he termed as distasteful and insensitive, and defended Braun ". Scooter has had your back since the days you graciously let me open up for you. As the years have passed we haven't crossed paths and gotten to communicate our differences, hurts or frustrations. So for you to take it to social media and get people to hate on a scooter isn't fair," he said in a lengthy Instagram post. The 'Sorry' singer continued, "What were you trying to accomplish by posting that blog? Seems to me like it was to get sympathy u also knew that in posting that your fans would go and bully scooter. Anyway, One thing I know is both scooters and I love you. I feel like the only way to resolve conflict is through communication. So banter back and forth online I don't believe solves anything''. "I'm sure Scooter and I would love to talk to you and resolve any conflict, pain or any feelings that need to be addressed. Neither scooter or I have anything negative to say about you we truly want the best for you. I usually don't rebuttal things like this but when you try and deface someone I love a character that's crossing a line," the singer added. Recently, Bieber made headlines when he imitated a viral clip of Swift that had aired on 'The Tonight Show' during his Instagram Live. In the footage taken by Swift's mother, the star, who was recovering from LASIK eye surgery at that time of the video, got upset after accidentally picking a banana she didn't want off the vine. Bieber's re-enactment caught the attention of Swift's fans, who were not pleased given the two singers' history.

Justin Bieber says he's always homies with Taylor Swift after recent feud

<p>Drama between music manager <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-criticises-scooter-braun-for-worst-case-sale-of-back-catalogue-celebs-divided-in-support-231911">Scooter Braun and Taylor Swift </a>erupted on Sunday after the singer accused the manager of bullying her following his purchase of Swift`s former label Big Machine and acquiring her music catalogue.</p>

<p>Now, the singer is doubling down on the claims she made via a Tumblr post on Sunday that she "wasn`t given an opportunity to buy" her "life`s work."<br />
According to Swift`s lawyer Big Machine Label head Scott Borchetta, who first signed the superstar when she was a teen, never gave her the opportunity to buy her music, reported People.<br />
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"Scott Borchetta never gave Taylor Swift an opportunity to purchase her masters, or the label, outright with a check in the way he is now apparently doing for others," her lawyer Donald Passman told People in a statement.<br />
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On Wednesday, a source told Variety that Swift had to sign a deal that will bind her to Big Machine or its new owner for another 10 years in order to buy her music or the label.Hours after Swift said she was "grossed out" by Braun`s acquisition of Big Machine Label Group and her music catalogue, Borchetta, who worked with Swift from 2006 until she left Big Machine for another label called Universal Music Group late last year, responded with his own lengthy statement on the label`s website, accusing Swift.</p>

<p>In his statement, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/taylor-swift-had-months-to-buy-her-music-but-decided-to-walk-away-232770">Borchetta claimed that the deal he offered Swift </a>gave her "100% of all Taylor Swift assets to be transferred to her immediately upon signing the new agreement."<br />
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"We were working together on a new type of deal for our new streaming world that was not necessarily tied to `albums` but more of a length of time," he added.<br />
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In her Tumblr post, the Grammy award-winning singer said that the deal she was offered involved earning one album back for each "new one I turned in."<br />
"I walked away because I knew once I signed that contract, Scott Borchetta would sell the label, thereby selling me and my future. I had to make the excruciating choice to leave behind my past," she added.</p>

<p>Swift, whose new album `Lover` is slated to release on August 23, said learning that it was Braun who had ultimately purchased her music from Borchetta was her "worst nightmare."</p>

<p>"Now Scooter has stripped me of my life`s work, that I wasn`t given an opportunity to buy. Essentially, my musical legacy is about to lie in the hands of someone who tried to dismantle it. This is my worst case scenario," she wrote in her Tumblr post on Sunday.</p>

<p>"This is what happens when you sign a deal at 15 to someone for whom the term `loyalty` is clearly just a contractual concept. And when that man says `Music has value,` he means its value is beholden to men who had no part in creating it," Swift added of Borchetta.<br />
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In November, last year, the `Love Story` singer quit Big Machine Music and signed a new deal with Universal Music Group, which means Braun wouldn`t have any legal claim over the rights to her recently released singles `Me!` and `You Need to Calm Down` and her upcoming seventh album `Lover`.&nbsp;<br />
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Drama between music manager Scooter Braun and Taylor Swift erupted on Sunday after the singer accused the manager of bullying her following his purchase of Swift`s former label Big Machine and acquiring her music catalogue.

Drama between music manager Scooter Braun and Taylor Swift erupted on Sunday after the singer accused the manager of bullying her following his purchase of Swift`s former label Big Machine and acquiring her music catalogue. Now, the singer is doubling down on the claims she made via a Tumblr post on Sunday that she "wasn`t given an opportunity to buy" her "life`s work." According to Swift`s lawyer Big Machine Label head Scott Borchetta, who first signed the superstar when she was a teen, never gave her the opportunity to buy her music, reported People. "Scott Borchetta never gave Taylor Swift an opportunity to purchase her masters, or the label, outright with a check in the way he is now apparently doing for others," her lawyer Donald Passman told People in a statement. On Wednesday, a source told Variety that Swift had to sign a deal that will bind her to Big Machine or its new owner for another 10 years in order to buy her music or the label.Hours after Swift said she was "grossed out" by Braun`s acquisition of Big Machine Label Group and her music catalogue, Borchetta, who worked with Swift from 2006 until she left Big Machine for another label called Universal Music Group late last year, responded with his own lengthy statement on the label`s website, accusing Swift. In his statement, Borchetta claimed that the deal he offered Swift gave her "100% of all Taylor Swift assets to be transferred to her immediately upon signing the new agreement." "We were working together on a new type of deal for our new streaming world that was not necessarily tied to `albums` but more of a length of time," he added. In her Tumblr post, the Grammy award-winning singer said that the deal she was offered involved earning one album back for each "new one I turned in." "I walked away because I knew once I signed that contract, Scott Borchetta would sell the label, thereby selling me and my future. I had to make the excruciating choice to leave behind my past," she added. Swift, whose new album `Lover` is slated to release on August 23, said learning that it was Braun who had ultimately purchased her music from Borchetta was her "worst nightmare." "Now Scooter has stripped me of my life`s work, that I wasn`t given an opportunity to buy. Essentially, my musical legacy is about to lie in the hands of someone who tried to dismantle it. This is my worst case scenario," she wrote in her Tumblr post on Sunday. "This is what happens when you sign a deal at 15 to someone for whom the term `loyalty` is clearly just a contractual concept. And when that man says `Music has value,` he means its value is beholden to men who had no part in creating it," Swift added of Borchetta. In November, last year, the `Love Story` singer quit Big Machine Music and signed a new deal with Universal Music Group, which means Braun wouldn`t have any legal claim over the rights to her recently released singles `Me!` and `You Need to Calm Down` and her upcoming seventh album `Lover`.

Taylor Swift's lawyer claims she wasn't given a chance to buy her songs

<p>Singer Taylor Swift has shared the tracklist of her upcoming album <em>Reputation</em>&nbsp;hours after it was leaked online.<br />
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The soundtrack of the LP, which releases on November 10, landed on the Internet when several Twitter accounts posted a photo of the CD&#39;s backcover, which also revealed the production credits.<br />
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The leak was first reported by Stereogum magazine.&nbsp;The album consists of 15 numbers, out of which three songs - <em>Look What You Made Me Do</em>, <em>Ready For It?</em>&nbsp;and <em>Gorgeous</em>&nbsp;are already out.<br />
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The list also confirms Swift&#39;s collaboration with Ed Sheeran and Future for the song <em>End Game</em>.The album also features<em> I Did Something Bad</em>, <em>Don&#39;t Blame Me</em>, <em>This Is Why We Can&#39;t Have Nice Things</em>, <em>Delicate</em>, <em>Getaway</em>, among others.<br />
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<em>Reputation</em>&nbsp;is the follow-up record to Swift&#39;s 2014 globally-hit album &#39;1989&#39;.&nbsp;The album has been mixed by eight-time Grammy and triple Latin Grammy-winning sound engineer Serban Ghenea.</p>


The soundtrack of the LP, which releases on November 10, landed on the Internet when several Twitter accounts posted a photo of the CD's backcover.

Singer Taylor Swift has shared the tracklist of her upcoming album Reputation hours after it was leaked online. The soundtrack of the LP, which releases on November 10, landed on the Internet when several Twitter accounts posted a photo of the CD's backcover, which also revealed the production credits. The leak was first reported by Stereogum magazine. The album consists of 15 numbers, out of which three songs - Look What You Made Me Do, Ready For It? and Gorgeous are already out. The list also confirms Swift's collaboration with Ed Sheeran and Future for the song End Game.The album also features I Did Something Bad, Don't Blame Me, This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things, Delicate, Getaway, among others. Reputation is the follow-up record to Swift's 2014 globally-hit album '1989'. The album has been mixed by eight-time Grammy and triple Latin Grammy-winning sound engineer Serban Ghenea.

Taylor Swift reveals 'Reputation' tracklist hours after leak