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☆ Taylor Swift and Drake's label UMG strikes new licensing deal with TikTok to end spat
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( ) www.cnbc.com time to read: 1 min

The headline and text of this story have been amended to say that Taylor Swift's music was restored on TikTok on April 12.

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☆ Taylor Swift's music returns to TikTok after Universal Music agrees new licensing deal, ending spat
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Ryan Browne | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Taylor Swift attends the 66th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 04, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Universal Music Group , the record label for top music artists including Taylor Swift, struck a new licensing agreement with TikTok, putting an end to a spat between the two companies. In a statement Thursday, UMG said the licensing deal would lead to the return of its artists' music to TikTok. Music by artists including Swift and Drake became unavailable on TikTok, which is owned by Chinese internet giant ByteDance. At the heart of the spat was the contention that TikTok allowed its platform to undermine artists' intellectual property with unauthorized AI-generated songs.

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☆ Making the power grid 'smart' could save us all money and prevent blackouts. Chattanooga made the $280 million investment.
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Morgan Mcfall-Johnsen | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +13 min

Chattanooga's utility built a $280 million smart grid, creating $2.7 billion in economic value. The local utility, called EPB of Chattanooga, spent $280 million to refurbish its power system with smart technologies to make a "smart grid." The traditional power grid carries electricity from a power plant to homes and commercial buildings. Smart grids can bring huge economic benefitsEven Congress knows the nation needs a smart grid. Though a smart grid requires a big up-front investment, it can save a lot of money down the line.

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☆ Check out Taylor Swift's $100 million real estate portfolio, with houses from Nashville to Beverly Hills
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-02 | by ( Britney Nguyen | Jordan Hart | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Newly minted billionaire Taylor Swift has collected an impressive real estate portfolio. Take a look at the properties she currently owns in Nashville, California, and more. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The superstar has built up a real estate portfolio that is worth at least $100 million, according to property records seen by Business Insider. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers.

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☆ All of Taylor Swift's Met Gala looks, ranked from least to most iconic
▼ + stars: | 2024-05-01 | by ( Samantha Grindell | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Some of her Met Gala looks have fallen flat, while others solidified her fashionista status. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. The Met Gala red carpet is always exciting as celebrities reveal their interpretations of the event's dress code, which is "The Garden of Time" for 2024. For instance, there have been conflicting reports on whether Taylor Swift will attend the gala after releasing her record-breaking album "The Tortured Poets Department." AdvertisementBut whether she attends in 2024 or not, Swift's legacy at the Met Gala looms large.

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☆ Elon Musk says Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' is 'very impressive'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Taylor Swift is topping the charts with "The Tortured Poets Department." AdvertisementTaylor Swift has been turning heads with the chart-topping success of her latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department" — and she can count Elon Musk as a fan of the new tracks. Musk said of Swift's album in an X post on Monday. — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) April 29, 2024This post isn't the first time Musk has weighed in on Swift's success. I speak from experience lol," Musk told Swift in an X post.

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☆ 10 times Drake has feuded with other rappers, including Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, and Kanye West
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-30 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Kendrick LamarKendrick Lamar and Drake were previously collaborators. Jason Koerner/Getty ImagesAlthough Drake and Kendrick Lamar collaborated multiple times in 2011 and 2012 ("Buried Alive Interlude," "Poetic Justice," "F**kin' Problems"), Lamar distanced himself from the Toronto rapper in 2013. In a guest verse on Big Sean's single "Control," Lamar crowned himself the king of rap and name-dropped several others who can't compete, including Drake. Once "Like That" topped the chart, Cole responded with his own diss track about Lamar, "7 Minute Drill." In response, Lamar dropped "Euphoria," which labels Drake a "master manipulator and habitual liar, too."

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☆ Trouble brews at The Wall Street Journal, where EIC Emma Tucker faces falling morale and the union edges toward a strike
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Lucia Moses | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Read previewEmma Tucker's arrival at The Wall Street Journal a little over a year ago was met with enthusiasm. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Business Insider talked to a dozen insiders for this story; many of them said they had felt a shift from optimism to angst regarding Tucker and the newsroom generally. A Journal spokesperson said Tucker wasn't available to comment but offered an interview with Taneth Evans, Tucker's associate editor. Evans told Business Insider that the changes were drawn out to give the new leadership time to understand how the newsroom works.

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☆ Travis Kelce auctioned 4 tickets for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour — and made $80,000
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Mikhaila Friel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Travis Kelce auctioned off four Taylor Swift Eras Tour tickets for $80,000 at a charity event. In 2023, Swift's Eras Tour contributed significantly to her estimated earnings of $1.1 billion. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementTravis Kelce sold four tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour for $80,000 at a charity auction hosted by Patrick Mahomes. Swift seemingly decided to auction off the tickets spontaneously, as they weren't included in the docket.

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☆ Taylor Swift earned her 12th No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. Here are all of her songs that topped the chart.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-29 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: 1 min

"We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together""We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" hit No. Taylor Swift/YouTubeDespite writing ubiquitous hits like "You Belong With Me" and "Love Story" earlier in her career (which peaked at No. 4, respectively), "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" was Swift's first-ever song to top the chart. The country-pop-crossover smash was released as the lead single from Swift's fourth studio album "Red." 1 in its second week of tracking and remained atop the chart for three weeks.

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☆ Taylor Swift's 15 best breakup songs, ranked
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-28 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Larry Busacca/Getty ImagesWhen "Speak Now" was released, Swift wasn't shy about framing the album as a diary set to music. "Every single song is like a roadmap to what that relationship stood for, with little markers that maybe everyone won't know, but there are things that were little nuances of the relationship, little hints. And every single song is like that." "Dear John" is the most obvious example, likely owing its title to Swift's ex John Mayer (though it also doubles as a reference to a wartime breakup letter, historically sent from a woman to a soldier). Indeed, the tabloid fodder attached to "Dear John" may have threatened to eclipse the song's power, had 20-year-old Swift been a less capable songwriter.

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☆ Photos of the 5 locations Taylor Swift mentions in her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department'
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-27 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," name-drops five locations in the US and UK. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . AdvertisementLocations in the US and UK are enjoying newfound fame after Taylor Swift referenced them in her new album, "The Tortured Poets Department." It's the latest example of "Taylor Swift Effect," where everything the pop star touches has the potential to turn to gold. When Swift began publicly dating NFL football player Travis Kelce last September, sales of jerseys carrying his name spiked by 400%.

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☆ Ellen DeGeneres spoke about the 'devastating' end of her talk show. Here are all the celebs who have spoken out about their experiences with her.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Julie Gerstein | Palmer Haasch | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +25 min

"The Ellen Degeneres Show" ended in May 2022, two years after toxic workplace allegations surfaced. AdvertisementShe was supposed to go out with a bang, but Ellen DeGeneres' much-loved talk show instead went out with a whimper. Even years after the 2020 controversy and ending of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," celebrities like Emily Ratajkowski have continued to question some of her behavior. Garrett, who has appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" multiple times, reshared Variety's article about the comedian's letter apologizing to staffers who felt disrespected. AdvertisementOctavia Spencer said all her experiences on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' have been 'supportive and fun'The actress, who's appeared on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" numerous times over the years, issued a statement supporting DeGeneres via Instagram on August 13.

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☆ Taylor Swift new album 'The Tortured Poets Department' is getting mixed reviews — here's what critics are saying
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Taylor Swift released her 11th studio album "The Tortured Poets Department" last Friday. Some critics have praised the album for its "unbridled emotion" and "moments of genuine humor." AdvertisementTaylor Swift's 11th studio album "The Tortured Poets Department" has proved to be one of her most polarizing releases to date. Shortly after it was released last Friday, Swift unveiled "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology," transforming the album into a sprawling two-hour epic (though most reviewers only focused on the original tracklist). AdvertisementReviews for "The Tortured Poets Department" have been rolling in for days.

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☆ A clothing designer says Taylor Swift wearing her skort was the 'ultimate karma' against brands that have ripped her off
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-26 | by ( Amanda Krause | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

Read previewWhen Taylor Swift uploaded a YouTube Shorts video to promote her new album on April 19, Blogilates founder Cassey Ho was getting her roots touched up at a hair salon. AdvertisementBut given their connected history, Ho thinks Swift may have seen one of her promotional videos for the skort. The bigger pictureWhile Ho is ecstatic about Swift wearing her skort design from the perspective of a business owner and Swiftie, she's also grateful for another reason. Ho also said she's seen new knockoffs popping up now that Swift has been seen wearing the original. But in the meantime, she said, Swift wearing the original feels like the "ultimate karma" against shops that have stolen her work — something Swift herself is deeply familiar with.

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☆ Matty Healy says he hasn't 'really listened' to Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department,' the most streamed album in the world right now
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

But Matty Healy says he hasn't "really listened to that much of it." AdvertisementTaylor Swift's "The Tortured Poets Department" may have broken multiple streaming records, but Matty Healy says he hasn't "really listened" to the album yet. I haven't really listened to that much of it, but I'm sure it's good," Healy said of the album. Healy's response may surprise some, considering how fans have speculated that he is the subject of several songs on Swift's album. On Wednesday, streaming giant Spotify said that Swift's album had become the platform's "most streamed album in a single week," surpassing a billion streams since its release on Friday.

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☆ The 15 bonus tracks from Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' could be their own near-perfect album
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-25 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

That's certainly true of her latest album, "The Tortured Poets Department," which arrived last Friday to mixed reviews. New Taylor Swift music is bound to spark widespread debate, but the conversation swelled when she surprise-released "The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology," a deluxe edition with 15 extra songs. Indeed, most of these deluxe tracks succeed as self-contained stories, recalling the mythic peaks of "Folklore" and "Evermore." Then again, more songs equals more streams, and "The Tortured Poets Department" is on target to become one of the most-played albums of the streaming era. AdvertisementFinal Grade: 9.3/10"The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology" was released on April 19, 2024.

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☆ Taylor Swift's elementary school teacher described what the pop star was like as a kid, and it's exactly what you'd expect
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Amanda Goh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +1 min

Seems like Taylor Swift has been into writing poetry since she was in elementary school. Barbara Kolvek, a retired music teacher, spoke to CBS Philadelphia about what Swift was like as a student. "She always was writing poetry, always. Even in music class when she shouldn't," Kolvek said. "She always was writing poetry, always.

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☆ Taylor Swift's feud with Kim Kardashian has been reignited once again. Here's what you need to know.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +17 min

Read previewPlenty of context is required to understand why Taylor Swift and Kim Kardashian are paired in new headlines this week — especially since, to the public's knowledge, they haven't interacted in years. It all started when Kardashian released clips of a phone call between Swift and Ye, without Swift's knowledge or permissionTaylor Swift, Kanye West, and Kim Kardashian at the 2015 Grammys. Kardashian's footage shows the rapper reading Swift the original line, "I feel like Taylor Swift might owe me sex," which she approvingly described as "obviously very tongue-in-cheek." Swift also liked a BuzzFeed headline that argues, "Everyone Owes Taylor Swift An Apology," among others, including a fan-made "Taylor told the truth mood board." AdvertisementIn 2024, Swift's song Thank You Aimee' reignited interest in her fued with KardashianTaylor Swift and Kim Kardashian.

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☆ Taylor Swift's new album 'The Tortured Poets Department' is packed with references and Easter eggs. Here are the key details you may have missed.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

"So Long, London" is brimming with references to Joe Alwyn. "So Long, London" is the fifth track on "TTPD." Taylor Swift/YouTubeSwift employs a double entendre in "So Long, London," so the title is used to bid farewell to her lover and to connote the length of their relationship. The city is almost certainly a reference to Joe Alwyn, Swift's ex-boyfriend of six years, for whom she relocated to London in 2016. Once again, Swift includes a notable reference to marriage, singing, "You swore that you loved me / But where were the clues?

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☆ I went to the London pub Taylor Swift name-dropped on her new album. Swifties are turning it into a fan club and the owners are thrilled.
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Ayomikun Adekaiyero | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Taylor Swift fans believe "The Black Dog" on her new album is about a London pub with the same name. Tracy, Claudine, and Joy outside The Black Dog pub. Ayomikun AdekaiyeroThe Black Dog now serves Taylor Swift-themed burgers and drinksAnd the owners of The Black Dog couldn't be happier to be touched by the "Taylor Swift effect." Photos of Taylor Swift's lyrics outside The Black Dog Pub. The Taylor Swift effect can't be underestimated," she says, although won't tell me exactly how many fans have visited.

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☆ Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has realized laying off 1,500 people at one go may have created a 'significant challenge' for Spotify's day-to-day operations
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Kwan Wei Kevin Tan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Daniel Ek said Spotify underestimated the impact of laying off 1,500 people in December. "It took us some time to find our footing," Ek told investors in an earnings call. AdvertisementLaying off 1,500 people in December ended up creating a "significant challenge" for Spotify, the company's CEO Daniel Ek said on Tuesday. "Although there's no question that it was the right strategic decision, it did disrupt our day-to-day operations more than we anticipated," Ek told investors in an earnings call. The layoffs, Ek said in December, were necessary as the company needed to become "relentlessly resourceful."

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☆ In 'Tortured Poets' Lyrics, Taylor Swift Finally Criticized Her Own Fans
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Taylor Swift is not known to bite the hand that feeds her. Taylor Swift built her brand as a friendly and relatable pop starA young fan exchanges friendship bracelets with Taylor Swift during The Eras Tour" in Sao Paulo, Brazil. But nearly two decades into her career, the business of Being Taylor Swift has become a billion-dollar industry whose parasocial peanut gallery has grown in size to match. With 'The Tortured Poets Department,' Swift is telling fans they don't actually know herTaylor Swift greeting fans at the 2019 VMAs. John Shearer/Getty Images"The Tortured Poets Department" allows a peek into the inner turmoil of Being Taylor Swift, with all the attention, venom, and possessiveness she attracts.

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☆ Melinda French Gates and her daughters love Taylor Swift like the rest of us
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Erin Snodgrass | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

Melinda French Gates and her daughter Phoebe Gates are apparent Swifties. French Gates shared a video lip-synching Taylor Swift's single, "Fortnight," with her daughter. Both Melinda French Gates and Swift are among the rare class of female billionaires. Melinda French Gates and her daughter Phoebe Gates appear to count themselves among Taylor Swift's billions of fans, evidenced by an Instagram video of the mother-daughter duo singing along to one of the pop star's newest songs. Melinda French Gates, who co-founded the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation with her ex-husband and Microsoft founder, is worth an estimated $12.9 billion, per Bloomberg.

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☆ A complete timeline of Karlie Kloss and Taylor Swift's friendship
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-24 | by ( Claudia Willen | Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +40 min

Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss became inseparable after meeting at the 2013 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. AdvertisementThe friendship of Taylor Swift and Karlie Kloss dates back to 2013, when the musician and the supermodel met backstage at the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show. AdvertisementApril 2014: Kloss and Swift are spotted together in New York CityTaylor Swift and Karlie Kloss often spent time together in New York City. November 23, 2014: Swift brings Kloss as her date to the American Music AwardsTaylor Swift and Karlie Kloss at the 2014 AMAs. July 11, 2015: Kloss appears at another of Swift's concerts in New JerseyTaylor Swift's friends went to her concert in New Jersey.

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