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“What we’ve seen with the Taylor Swift tour is something that we’ve not really seen before,” said Richard Clarke, an analyst at investment firm Bernstein. Taylor Swift performs at the Staples Center in Los Angeles in 2015. From Taylor Swift On her birthday in 2019, Swift shared this photo of herself as a child. From Taylor Swift A 13-year-old Swift sings the National Anthem before an NBA game in Philadelphia in 2002. John Mabangalo/Pool/Getty Images Swift performs during a sold-out show at New York's Madison Square Garden in 2009.

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☆ Miley Cyrus didn't thank her dad Billy Ray in her 2024 Grammys acceptance speech — here's what to know about the rumored family drama
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Eve Crosbie | Caralynn Matassa | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

Fans think there's a divide in the Cyrus family following Tish and Billy Ray Cyrus' separation. AdvertisementMiley Cyrus didn't thank her dad, Billy Ray, in her acceptance speech at the 2024 Grammys, seemingly fueling rumors that there's a rift in the Cyrus family. Billy Ray Cyrus, Miley Cyrus and Tish Cyrus at the Nickelodeon Annual Kids' Choice Award in 2010. Tish Cyrus, Braison Cyrus, Noah Cyrus, Billy Ray Cyrus, Brandi Cyrus, and Miley Cyrus at the the 2015 MTV Video Music Awards. Representatives for Miley, Tish, Billy Ray, Noah, Braison, Trace, and Brandi Cyrus did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

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☆ Everything to know about Taylor Swift's new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-05 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

"Sincerely, The Chairman of The Tortured Poets Department." All’s fair in love and poetry... New album THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. Swift still has two installments left in her rerecorded album series: 2017's "Reputation" and her self-titled debut "Taylor Swift." Fans are already dissecting the album announcement for Easter eggs"The Tortured Poets Department" is a conspicuously wordy phrase for Swift, who tends to prefer one or two-word album titles. Healy may be another aforementioned muse ("My muses, acquired like bruises") for "The Tortured Poets Department."

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☆ Coco Jones may seem like a splashy newcomer, but she's having déjà vu
▼ + stars: | 2024-02-03 | by ( Callie Ahlgrim | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Anyone who watched the Disney Channel in the early 2010s will recognize Jones' onscreen magnetism and precocious vocal skill. AdvertisementBut while many of Jones' cohorts have emphatically shed the mouse ears, Jones has taken the path of radical acceptance. "One thing about 'Let It Shine,' it's going to follow me until the wheels fall off," Jones said. Advertisement"ICU" was released as the second single from "What I Didn't Tell You," the first EP Jones released through a major label. "What I Didn't Tell You" is the product of studious passion; Jones honors the R&B tradition without relying on imitation.

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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Regional Mexican music — a catchall term that encompasses mariachi, banda, corridos, norteño, sierreño and other genres — has become a global phenomenon, topping music charts and reaching new audiences as it crosses borders. Overall, regional Mexican music grew 60% in the U.S., accounting for a whopping 21.9 billion on-demand audio streams. On Spotify, Mexican music grew 400% worldwide over the last five years, according to Uriel Waizel, lead editor at Spotify Mexico. And I think that is exciting.”Waizel says that while Mexican music is centuries old, “current Mexican music is breaking because it is the music that young people listen to." Actor and singer Lucero, a veteran performer of regional Mexican music, also remembers those days.

Persons: Selena Quintanilla, Eslabon, Pluma’s “ Ella Baila Sola, ”, Eslabon Armado, Junior, Leila Cobo, Billboard’s, Uriel Waizel, Pluma, Taylor Swift, ” Cobo, Waizel, Édgar Barrera, Drake, Barrera, Carín León, Maluma, Don Juan, León, ” Maluma, Pedro Tovar, wasn't, Juan Gabriel, Vicente Fernández's, “, ’ ”, Gabriel Abaroa Jr, Lucero, Becky G, couldn't, it’s, I’m, ” ___ Sherman Organizations: MEXICO CITY, — Regional, Spotify, Grupo Frontera, U.S ., Fuerza Regida, Associated Press, Cobo, Spotify Mexico, YouTube, Fuerza, Premios Juventud, AP, Latin Recording Academy, Mexicans Locations: MEXICO, Mexican, “, U.S, Mexico, Frontera, Puerto Rico, ’, Mexican American, Los Angeles

☆ Meet the Thai celebrities — and ‘boys love’ stars — becoming fashion’s newest power players
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-21 | by ( Tiffany Ap | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +10 min

(CNN) — Back in February, Nattawin Wattanagitiphat’s fans spared no expense in marking the Thai actor’s 29th birthday. Local media reported his birthday haul totaled 50 million Thai baht, or around $1.4 million. But more often than not, the Thai stars who are able to build international fan bases tend to be actors. “K-pop stars dedicated their lives training (from a young age) to be idols,” but Thai stars, she said, can be more relaxed. We don’t really keep the talent in a box like Korean companies do.”Another advantage some Thai celebrities have is their ability to resonate among Chinese audiences.

Persons: Nattawin, Christian Dior, Lefty.io, Karla Otto, TikTok, Kylie Jenner, Zendaya, Pascal Le Segretain, Dior, Tontawan Tantivejakul, Lalisa Manobal, Lisa, Celine, There’s, Pharrell Williams, Louis Vuitton, Davika Hoorne, Urassaya Sperbund, ‘, Calvin Klein, Bright’s, Metawin, ’, Nichapat, Sumettikul, “ KinnPorsche ”, Ralph Lauren, Kanawut, Suphap, It’s, “, ”, ” Suphap, Blackpink, Jisoo, Jennie, Rose, Evan Agostini, Dior womenswear, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert Pattinson, Fatti, ” Laleh, ” Davika Hoorne, Michael Kors, Jamie McCarthy, Traipipattanapong, Gucci, Justin Shin, Krisda Witthayakhajorndet, Thais Organizations: The, Fashion, CNN, Thai, Rolex, Vogue, Mastercard, Bain & Company, American Vogue, Burberry, Prada, Venture Management, Gucci, MTV, Apo, South Locations: ’, Asia, India, Instagram, Thailand, North, South Asia, Thai, Southeast Asia, Pacific, Bangkok, Pee Mak, Norwegian, American, Vogue Thailand, Newark , New Jersey, Launchmetrics, Paris, Blackpink, Brooklyn , New York, Seoul, South Korea

☆ On tour with Burna Boy to Wizkid: How Afrobeats conquered the world
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-14 | by ( Thomas Page | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

The following week the two crossed paths again and the photographer let Burna Boy know the photos were his. There was something fresh; it was something that they hadn’t seen before.”Photographer Oliver D. Akinfeleye, aka DrDrummerD, has documented Afrobeats artists in the US and Europe since 2017. Of all the artists Akinfeleye has worked with, he says his bond with Wizkid is the tightest. “Nigerian music – African music – is there to make people feel good no matter what,” he added. The world needs to feel good,” Akinfeleye argues, and that need isn’t disappearing any time soon.

Persons: CNN — Oliver Akinfeleye, Burna Boy’s, Burna, Akinfeleye, Wizkid, Rema, Selena Gomez, Oliver D, Aubrey, Drake, Graham, Mr Eazi, Brandon Boyd, Wiz’s DJ, DJ Tunez, ” Akinfeleye, “, ”, he’s, Afrobeats, it’s Organizations: CNN, Palladium Times, Madison, Citi Field, Tottenham Hotspur, O2, MTV, Washington DC, O2 Arena Locations: New York, American Nigerian, Queens , New York, Nigerian, Citi Field , New York, Glastonbury, London, African, Europe, Runtown, Washington, Akinfeleye, Puerto Rico

Several chapters are devoted to her relationship with Justin Timberlake, including deeply personal details about a pregnancy, abortion and painful breakup. In others she chronicles her custody fight with ex-husband Kevin Federline, and how it fueled what was viewed as a public meltdown. As Spears writes, they were in love — but purity was a facade. MOTHERHOOD AND MENTAL HEALTH STRUGGLESIn 2004, Spears married dancer Kevin Federline and they had two sons together. But James Spears has said in multiple court filings that he only ever acted in her best interest.

Persons: Britney Spears, conservatorship, Victor Wembanyama, Justin Timberlake, Kevin Federline, Sam Asghari, Spears, Timberlake, Justin, ”, Wade Robson, “, ” Spears, Max Martin, he’d, Diane Sawyer, Kevin, Jayden, Federline, Sean Preston, “ He’s, James Spears Organizations: ANGELES, Associated Press, NBA, Jive Records, MTV Locations: Swedish, New York, America, Los Angeles

☆ Swift in attendance at Chiefs game for third time
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-12 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: 1 min

Taylor Swift attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsOct 12 (Reuters) - Pop megastar Taylor Swift was seen in attendance prior to the start of the Kansas City Chiefs game on Thursday, the third time the 12-time Grammy winner has attended one of the team's games amid rumors of a relationship with tight end Travis Kelce. Swift was shown on the broadcast entering Arrowhead Stadium wearing a red Chiefs jacket ahead of the team's showdown with the Denver Broncos. Swift's appearance, in addition to fueling further rumors about her romance with the Chiefs' star, is sure to deliver another marketing blessing to the NFL. Reporting by Rory Carroll in Los Angeles; Editing by Muralikumar AnantharamanOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Andrew Kelly, megastar Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, Swift, Rory Carroll, Muralikumar Organizations: Prudential Center, REUTERS, Kansas City Chiefs, Arrowhead, Denver Broncos, Chiefs, NFL, Thomson Locations: Newark , New Jersey, U.S, Los Angeles

☆ How Karol G went from a Latin music star to a fashion icon
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-06 | by ( Robb Young | Graciela Martin | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +24 min

With 66 million followers on the platform, Karol G ranks 70th in terms of follower count but 6th when it comes to engagement rates. But the label’s enthusiasm for its Karol G campaign a half-year after its release is telling, nonetheless. Karol G attends the #BoF500 Gala during Paris Fashion Week at Shangri-La Hotel Paris on September 30, 2023 in Paris, France. By the time Karol G entered the scene in a big way, fashion, luxury and sportswear giants were still warming up to her male counterparts. People aren’t as fixated on that anymore.”Indeed, it is the shift in attitudes toward language that appears to have helped Karol G secure the Loewe deal.

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Taylor Swift attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., September 12, 2023. In her next act, Swift is poised to lift another corner of the economy: a movie box office still trying to recover from the pandemic and Hollywood strikes. “Swift and Beyonce will certainly fill some of the gaps,” said Box Office Pro senior analyst Shawn Robbins. BLOCKBUSTER SALESAdvance sales for "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" are on pace with a Star Wars or Marvel blockbuster. “But there's no question that the Eras Tour with Taylor Swift has really launched that into a new atmosphere.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Andrew Kelly, Swift, Taylor, Beyonce, ”, Barbie ”, “ Oppenheimer, “ Swift, Shawn Robbins, “, it's, Hunter, “ We’ve, Rolando Rodriguez, Brock Bagby, Queen Bey, Bruce Nash, Nash, Riley, Eric Wold, Dawn Chnmielewski, Lisa Richwine, Kenneth Li, Mark Porter Organizations: Prudential Center, REUTERS, AMC Theatres, Hollywood, Pro, SAG, Marvel, National Association of Theatre Owners, B, ”, Wedbush Securities, Thomson Locations: Newark , New Jersey, U.S, United States, Canada, Missouri, Los Angeles, New York

[1/2] Taylor Swift attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., September 12, 2023. Swift's appearance, in addition to fueling further rumors about her romance with the Chiefs' star tight end, is sure to deliver another marketing blessing to the NFL. Sunday's game was the second-highest selling game of the NFL season after the season opener, Stubhub said. The cheapest nosebleed seat tickets for Sunday's game in East Rutherford, New Jersey, were going for $81 on Sunday afternoon, while resale tickets at the lower level cost close to $9,000. When Swift showed up at the Chiefs' game on Sept. 24, viewership among women ages 18-49 - Swift's prime fan demographic - spike 63% week-over-week.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Andrew Kelly, Travis Kelce, Ryan Reynolds, Hugh Jackman, Blake Lively, Stubhub, Swift, Taylor, Gabriella Borter, Joseph Ax, Frank Pingue, Lisa Shumaker, Stephen Coates Organizations: Prudential Center, REUTERS, MetLife, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, Chiefs, National Football, NBC, Hollywood, NFL, Jets, Kelce, Football, Thomson Locations: Newark , New Jersey, U.S, New Jersey, United States, Kansas City, New York, East Rutherford , New Jersey, Washington, Toronto

☆ *NSYNC drop first new song together in 20 years
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

NSYNC members Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, Lance Bass and JC Chasez, attend the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsLONDON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - *NSYNC, one of the most successful acts of the late 1990s, released their first new music together in 20 years on Friday, a song featuring in animated movie "Trolls Band Together". "Better Place" is the first new song Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, and Lance Bass have worked on together since the U.S. boy band released their last studio album "Celebrity" in 2001. Timberlake, who voices character "Branch" in the "Trolls" film franchise, had shared a video of the quintet in the recording studio, working on the song. The band last performed together on stage in 2013 at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).

Persons: Justin Timberlake, Joey Fatone, Chris Kirkpatrick, Lance Bass, JC Chasez, Brendan Mcdermid, Timberlake, Bass, we’ve, NSYNC, Taylor Swift, Marie, Louise Gumuchian, Alison Williams Organizations: Prudential Center, REUTERS, U.S ., MTV, Thomson Locations: Newark , New Jersey, U.S, Orlando , Florida

[1/2] Taylor Swift attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., September 12, 2023. loading"Been so excited to tell you all that The Eras Tour concert film is now officially coming to theaters WORLDWIDE on Oct 13!" Previously, Swift had said the movie, called "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour," would only be released in North America. Swift’s film is expected to collect between $96 million and $145 million at the domestic box office during its opening weekend, according to projections from Box Office Pro. On Nov. 1, 2022, Swift announced her Eras Tour— 53 shows played in stadiums across the United States.

Persons: Taylor Swift, Andrew Kelly, Swift, Walt Disney’s, Danielle Broadway, Lisa Richwine, Clare Trainor, Dea Bankova, Lisa Shumaker Organizations: Prudential Center, REUTERS, AMC Entertainment, Walt Disney’s Marvel, Star Wars, Thomson Locations: Newark , New Jersey, U.S, North America, Hollywood, United States

☆ Shakira owes $7 mln in second Spanish tax fraud case, prosecutor says
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Shakira attends the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., September 12, 2023. In the new case, the prosecutor alleges that in 2018, Shakira failed to declare profits of $12.5 million from an advance payment for her El Dorado World Tour, among others. She is also accused of defrauding the state of 773,600 euros in wealth tax, resulting in a debt of 625,190 euros. Shakira's legal team said she had not received any notification of the new case in Miami, where she is now based. The singer turned down a deal with prosecutors in the 2012-14 case, saying she was confident that she had behaved correctly and transparently from the beginning.

Persons: Shakira, Andrew Kelly, Gerard Pique, Emma Pinedo, David Latona Organizations: Prudential Center, REUTERS, Rights, Colombian, Reuters, El Dorado, FC Barcelona soccer, Prosecutors, Thomson Locations: Newark , New Jersey, U.S, Rights MADRID, Barcelona, Spain, Miami

☆ Opinion: Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce frenzy sends a toxic message
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Jane Carr | Opinion Frankie De La Cretaz | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

CNN —Taylor Swift broke sports media when she showed up to the Kansas City Chiefs game on Sunday, seated next to tight end Travis Kelce’s mother, Donna. The outing capped a frenzied period of speculation in which the rumor mill had been working overtime to speculate whether Swift and Kelce were, in fact, an item. Swift has been incredibly vocal about how much she dislikes when people speculate about her dating life. “I feel like watching my dating life has become a bit of a national pastime,” she told Rolling Stone in 2014. “Taylor is very focused on work right now and hanging out with her girlfriends,” a source told People magazine.

Persons: Frankie de la, “, Mary, CNN — Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce’s, Donna, Swift, Delia M, Harrington, Kelce, Jason, Sophie Turner, “ Travis Kelce ”, Pat McAfee, “ I’ve, —, Stone, I’ve, ”, they’re, ” Swift, Stephen A, Smith, ” Kelce, Colin Cowherd, “ Travis Kelce, — MEL, “ Taylor, “ Travis Organizations: National Women’s Football League, ”, The New York Times, Sports, CNN, Kansas City Chiefs, NFL, Philadelphia Eagles, MTV, ESPN, Chiefs, —, Swift’s PR Locations: Arrowhead

☆ Slinky and sleek: Tom Ford’s much-hyped return to the Milan catwalk does not disappoint
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-22 | by ( Scarlett Conlon | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +5 min

Milan, Italy CNN —A new dawn rose in Milan on Thursday evening as British designer Peter Hawkings made his hotly anticipated debut in the creative director chair at Tom Ford. Hawkings said the show was a moment he felt like he'd been preparing for "my entire life." “Tom handing over the baton obviously meant everything to me.”Ford's high-octane sex appeal was still present in this collection, designed by Hawkings. “It was important for (the Tom Ford) woman (to) come closer to the man, because I think there was a disconnect before.… due to Tom being in LA and the design team being here. Claudia Greco/ReutersThe decision to kick-start the Hawkings era in Milan made “total sense” he said.

Persons: Italy CNN —, Peter Hawkings, Tom Ford, Hawkings, Ford, Estee Lauder, Sharp, Claudia Greco, backless, Gwyneth Paltrow, he'd, Tom, ”, Louise Wilson, “ He’s, Reuters Hawkings, Whitney Bromberg, Donyale Luna, Andy Warhol, Richard Avedon, ” Bromberg, “ It’s, Gucci, Gucci’s, Sabato De Sarno, Tom Ford’s Gucci, “, I’ve Organizations: Italy CNN, Ford, Gucci, MTV, Central Saint Martins, Reuters, womenswear, Detroit -, Milan Fashion Locations: Milan, Italy, Central, London, LA, Detroit

☆ ‘Everyone is in the same boat’: Is designing fashion worth going into debt?
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( Leah Dolan | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +8 min

Kylie Jenner is a known favorite, too, choosing a Spring-Summer 2023 look to wear during Paris Fashion Week last September; as well as posing in custom pieces for her 399 million Instagram followers. It’s as simple as that,” Findikoglu told CNN during an interview outside her east London studio on the first day of London fashion week. While 31-year-old American designer Michael Halpern — who has received two British Fashion Awards in his career — announced just last week that not only would his label be skipping London Fashion Week, but that it plans to close for good. Findikoglu believes more financial help should be available to all brands on the London fashion week schedule. I’m not going to come to the studio in my knife dress, you know?”A model walks the runway at the Dilara Findikoglu show in the avant garde knife dress during London Fashion Week February 2023.

Persons: Dilara Findikoglu, Olivia Rodrigo, Findikoglu —, —, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Bella Hadid, She’s, Margot Robbie, Barbie, Hari Nef, Kylie Jenner, Cardi, MTV VMAs, Taylor Hill, “, ” Findikoglu, I’m, she’s, ” Margot Robbie's corseted, Findikoglu, Stuart C, Wilson, Steven Stokey, Daley, S.S Daley, Michael Halpern —, ”, Loewe, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Celine, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Saint Laurent, David M, it’s, I’ve, Cameron Smith Organizations: CNN, London CNN, MTV, Stone Magazine, Awards, London, Central Saint Martins, Savigny Partners, Brands, British Fashion Council, BFC, Getty Locations: London, Turkey, American, Savigny, Bottega Veneta, NEWGEN, Paris

☆ Mexican singer Peso Pluma cancels concert after death threats
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Peso Pluma performs during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., September 12, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan Mcdermid/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsTIJUANA, Mexico, Sept 20 (Reuters) - The Mexican singer known as Peso Pluma has called off an October concert in Tijuana, a city on the border with the United States, after receiving death threats, his record label said on Wednesday. Peso Pluma's music spans reggaeton, trap and corridos tumbados - a genre that mixes the traditional Mexican corrido with urban genres and violent lyrics. Mexico's government reported 1,399 murders in Baja California state during the first eight months of this year, with Tijuana - where Peso Pluma was set to perform on Oct. 14 - representing the greatest share. Reporting by Lizbeth Diaz in Mexico City Additional reporting by Diego Oré in Mexico City Writing by Sarah Morland Editing by Matthew LewisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Pluma, Brendan Mcdermid, Hassan Kabande, Lizbeth Diaz, Diego Oré, Sarah Morland, Matthew Lewis Organizations: Prudential Center, REUTERS, Rights, Doble, Thomson Locations: Newark , New Jersey, U.S, Rights TIJUANA, Mexico, Mexican, Tijuana, United States, Baja California, Mexico City

☆ Katy Perry sells rights to five albums including 'Teenage Dream' to Litmus Music
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-18 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

Katy Perry performs on stage during the Coronation Concert on May 07, 2023 in Windsor, Britain. Chris Jackson/Pool via REUTERS/File photo Acquire Licensing RightsSept 18 (Reuters) - Singer Katy Perry has signed a deal to sell rights to five of her studio albums released between 2008 and 2020 including "Teenage Dream" to Carlyle-backed Litmus Music, the music rights company said on Monday. "One of the Boys," "PRISM," "Witness" and "Smile" are the other four studio albums that are part of the deal. The five studio albums were released under Perry's contract with Capitol Records, whose former president Dan McCarroll is the co-founder of Litmus Music. With Perry, Litmus Music gets access to an artist who shot to fame in July 2008 with the track "I Kissed A Girl" and has earned 13 Grammy nominations and five MTV Video Music Awards.

Persons: Katy Perry, Chris Jackson, Carlyle, Dan McCarroll, Blackstone, Justin Bieber, Bob Dylan, Perry, Jaspreet Singh Organizations: Billboard, Capitol Records, Litmus, Litmus Music, MTV, Thomson Locations: Windsor, Britain, Bengaluru

☆ Vogue World: Stars flock to Britain’s answer to the Met Gala
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-15 | by ( Nicole Mowbray | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +6 min

London, UK CNN —It was billed as Britain’s answer to the Met Gala, and last night’s inaugural “Vogue World” at the Theatre Royal on London’s Drury Lane didn’t disappoint. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/APActress and singer Dove Cameron went back to the future in a shiny silver suit and matching bikini top. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/Vianney Le Caer/Invision/APThe late Queen Elizabeth II's granddaughter, Princess Eugenie, looked elegant in an emerald silk dress by Fendi. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/APKate Winslet went for casual chic in a loose-fit two-piece white suit with a beige bustier underneath. Vianney Le Caer/Invision/APRita Ora arrived in a black Alaïa mermaid gown sourced from eBay.

Persons: Lane didn’t, Anna Wintour, Edward Enninful —, Sienna Miller, Miller, Beatrice, Eugenie, Richard Quinn, Fendi, Yui Mok, Sadiq Khan, Baz Luhrmann, Kate Winslet, Jared Leto, Jodie Turner Smith, Maisie Williams, Stella McCartney, Christopher Kane, Victoria Beckham, Olivier, Stephen Daldry, John Galliano, Kate Moss, Hongni Wu, Rambert, Stormzy, Sophie Okonedo, Damien Lewis, Cush Jumbo, James Corden, Damian Lewis, James McAvoy, “, Annie Lennox, Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, Christy Turlington, Mike Marsland, AJ Odudu, Robert Wun, Vianney Le Caer, Dove Cameron, Queen Elizabeth II's, Princess Eugenie, Fendi . Vianney Le Caer, Princess Beatrice, David M, Alison Mosshart, Alexa Chung, Nicklas Skovgaard, Anna Shaffer, David Fisher, Carrie Mulligan, Henry Nicholls, Jenna Coleman, Peter Pan, May Jagger, Jerry Hall, Mick Jagger, Vivienne Westwood, Tom Daley, Gemma Chan, Louis Vuitton, Rita Ora, Hollie Adams Organizations: UK CNN, Theatre Royal, US, British Vogue, London, London’s, BAFTA, National Theatre, Royal Opera House, Royal Ballet, Southbank Sinfonia, Rambert, Getty, Rodarte’s, MTV, Model, eBay, Reuters Locations: London, UK, British, Invision, AFP

On Friday, Diddy will release his new album called “The Love Album - Off the Grid." Political Cartoons View All 1160 ImagesAfter his epiphany, Diddy built a recording studio at his home and started to work on music. Making music is my love,” said Diddy, who received the Global Icon Award at the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday. “Everybody was calling to be a part of the ‘Love Album.’ Nobody made me wait more than 30 seconds for an answer if they wanted to do it. I thank God, nobody told me ‘No.’”Diddy said he wanted to tell a story on the album that mirrored his fun-filled love life.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Diddy, “, ’ ”, Mary J, Blige, Justin Bieber, H.E.R, Babyface, John Legend, Busta, Summer Walker, Teyana Taylor, Coco Jones, Jazmine Sullivan, It’s, Keyshia Cole, Nicole Scherzinger, Sean John, ”, I’m, ” Diddy, Berry Gordy must’ve, Marvin Gaye, ’ Organizations: ANGELES, Bad Boy Records, Black, Bad Boy, Associated Press, BET Media Group, Paramount Global, Diageo, MTV, Jackson State University football, Motown Records, “ Locations: French Montana

☆ Music investor Hipgnosis to sell catalogues to bolster shares
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Shakira performs during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., September 12, 2023. The sale includes a portfolio of 29 music catalogues and a collection of non-core songs to a partnership between its investment adviser and funds advised by U.S. private equity group Blackstone (BX.N), Hipgnosis said on Thursday. Founder Merck Mercuriadis is the CEO and founder of the investment adviser, Hipgnosis Song Management (HSM), and holds a minority interest in the buyer, Hipgnosis Songs Capital. Hipgnosis Songs Fund will retain ownership of seven of its ten largest catalogues, it added. Last week, Alchemy Copyrights agreed to buy music copyright-focussed investment firm Round Hill Music Royalty Fund (RHM.L) for about $468.8 million.

Persons: Shakira, Brendan Mcdermid, Nelly, Hipgnosis, Peppers, Neil Young, Blondie, Merck Mercuriadis, HSM, Aby Jose Koilparambil, Janane Venkatraman, Elaine Hardcastle Organizations: Prudential Center, REUTERS, U.S, Blackstone, Blackstone Inc, FTSE, Royalty, Thomson Locations: Newark , New Jersey, U.S, Bengaluru

☆ Taylor Swift racks up trophies at MTV's Video Music Awards
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Lisa Richwine | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Sept 12 (Reuters) - Pop superstar Taylor Swift dominated MTV's annual Video Music Awards on Tuesday, adding nine trophies to her collection as she claimed the top prize for her smash hit song "Anti-Hero". [1/6]Taylor Swift receives the Best Pop award during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, U.S., September 12, 2023. Stray Kids, a band put together through a reality show, won the best K-pop award, and SZA scored best R&B video for "Shirt". Colombian pop singer Shakira was honored with the Video Vanguard Award for her 20-year career. Later, she and fellow Colombian singer Karol G won best collaboration for "TQG".

Persons: Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Swift, NSYNC, Lance Bass, Justin Timberlake, it's, Brendan Mcdermid, Spice, SZA, Rema, Selena Gomez, Demi Lovato, Lil Wayne, Olivia Rodrigo, Nicki Minaj, Sean, Diddy, Combs, Minaj, Grandmaster Flash, Shakira, Karol G, Lisa Richwine, Shri Navaratnam Organizations: Swift, VMA, MTV, Prudential Center, REUTERS, Video, Thomson Locations: Newark , New Jersey, U.S, Colombian

☆ Taylor Swift wins second consecutive video of the year award at MTV VMAs
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-13 | by ( Alli Rosenbloom | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

CNN —Taylor Swift made the whole place shimmer at the MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday night, when she won the award for video of the year for the second time in a row. Last year, Swift won the same award for her “All Too Well (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version)” music video. Tuesday’s wins come as Swift continues what’s arguably her most successful era yet, which started in 2022 when she released her 10th studio album “Midnights.”Taylor Swift at the MTV Video Music Awards in New Jersey on Tuesday. She also made an ultimately short-lived amends with West when she presented him with the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award that year. And in 2022, she announced that she’d be releasing “Midnights” while accepting the award for best longform video.

Persons: CNN — Taylor Swift, shimmer, Swift, Bejeweled, ” Swift, Tuesday’s, what’s, ” Taylor Swift, Timothy A, Clary, “, she’s, Kanye West, ”, Karlie Kloss, Selena Gomez, Gigi Hadid, Hailee Steinfeld, Cara Delevingne, Michael Jackson Organizations: CNN, MTV, “, Getty Locations: New Jersey, AFP

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