Taylor Swift news diary: Taylor Swift teases 'Tortured Poets' album release with favorite number
Welcome to our daily Taylor Swift news diary, your go-to source for the latest updates and insights into the world of one of today's most influential and celebrated artists.
Delve into Taylor Swift's dynamic career, public appearances, and the buzz within the entertainment industry as we provide you with a bite-sized overview of the happenings in the life of this multi-talented and ever-evolving artist.
Taylor Swift's countdown to 'The Tortured Poets Department' album release
Taylor Swift is eagerly anticipating the release of her upcoming album, 'The Tortured Poets Department', and she's using her favorite number, 13, to build excitement among her fans. The pop superstar took to her Instagram Story on April 6 to remind Swifties that there are only 13 days left until the album's arrival. Scheduled for release on April 19, this will mark Swift's 11th studio album, which she announced at the 2024 Grammys.
As fans await the album's release, Swift has been actively promoting it, sharing details about the deluxe editions and confirming collaborations with artists like Post Malone and Florence + The Machine.
Additionally, SiriusXM announced the launch of 'Channel 13 (Taylor’s Version)' to coincide with the album release, offering fans 24/7 access to Swift's discography. With her use of the number 13 and strategic promotion, Swift is engaging her audience and building anticipation for 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
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WWE broadcast makes Taylor Swift reference during Jason Kelce's Wrestlemania appearance
During the WrestleMania 40 broadcast, Jason Kelce, the brother of Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce, made a surprise appearance. As Kelce entered the ring, a reference to Swift was made by commentator Michael Cole, who mistakenly referred to Travis Kelce as Swift's brother-in-law. Cole's comment sparked laughter as his co-host Pat McAfee humorously sang one of Swift's songs, '22', in response. Regardless of the mix-up, Swift and Kelce have been in a relationship since the summer, with the singer supporting the athlete at many of his NFL games, including the Super Bowl.
Morgan Wallen jokes about Taylor Swift during concert
Country singer Morgan Wallen faced backlash on social media after joking about breaking attendance records at a concert while mentioning Taylor Swift. This incident comes after Wallen previously criticized his former collaborators for releasing his old songs without his permission. Meanwhile, Swift has been engaging her fans by dropping playlists on Apple Music related to her upcoming album. During his concert in Indiana, Wallen boasted about attendance records at Lucas Oil Stadium, prompting mixed reactions from the crowd and online observers.
Caitlin Clark demonstrates her Swiftie status by singing 'Enchanted'
Caitlin Clark, the star basketball player for the Iowa Hawkeyes, showcased her love for Taylor Swift in a video where she and her teammates were asked about their favorite Taylor Swift songs.
Oh, my, what a marvelous tune 🎶#Hawkeyes pic.twitter.com/XEO8MdEZte
— Iowa Women's Basketball (@IowaWBB) January 25, 2024
Clark, who has openly expressed her admiration for Swift in previous interviews, enthusiastically sang along to the lyrics of 'Enchanted' from Swift's 2010 album 'Speak Now'. The video, originally shared by the University of Iowa team, further solidified Clark's reputation as a dedicated Swiftie.
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