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Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift celebrated publicly after the Kansas City Chiefs won the 2024 Super Bowl.

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift celebrated publicly after the Kansas City Chiefs won the 2024 Super Bowl. They announced their engagement on Tuesday. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images hide caption

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Pop Culture

Brands are loving Taylor Swift's engagement. Do they need to calm down?

Companies from Pillsbury to Invisalign to Olipop are cheering — and trying to cash in on — the couple's engagement. Experts spoke to NPR about how brands can strike a better balance.

Conan Gray’s, who’s worked his way up from the YouTube content mines to become a pop star in his own right. enters this week’s chart at No. 3 with his album Wishbone.

Conan Gray, who's worked his way up from the YouTube content mines to become a pop star in his own right, enters this week's chart at No. 3 with his album Wishbone. Katja Ogrin/Redferns hide caption

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'KPop Demon Hunters' and Conan Gray set new benchmarks on the charts

This week, Morgan Wallen's I'm the Problem sits at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart again. But the two titles just below it are making the most noise: Conan Gray's Wishbone and KPop Demon Hunters, which pulls off something no soundtrack has ever accomplished.

The never-ending egg hunt is a big part of what non-Swifties find exhausting about her rollouts — it takes up an enormous amount of space in the public consciousness. It does something else, too: It trains fans to appreciate art in a particular way.

The never-ending egg hunt is a big part of what non-Swifties find exhausting about her rollouts. It does something else, too: It trains fans to appreciate art in a particular way. Erika Goldring/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management hide caption

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Music

What we lose in the gamification of music

Music shouldn't be treated like a game to master — it should be treated like something that affects and potentially changes you.

Travis Kelce looks at Taylor Swift during Wednesday's episode of New Heights.

Travis Kelce looks at Taylor Swift during Wednesday's episode of New Heights, the podcast he cohosts with his brother Jason Kelce. New Heights/Screenshot by NPR hide caption

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Takeaways from Taylor Swift's podcast appearance: her new album, romance and more

Swift revealed the release date, cover art and track list for The Life of a Showgirl. She also discussed her romance with Travis Kelce, buying back her masters and recovering from the Eras Tour.

The members of HUNTR/X — the fictional K-pop group made up of nonfictional singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI — have just become the first women K-pop artists ever to hit No. 1.

The members of HUNTR/X — the fictional K-pop group made up of nonfictional singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI — have just become the first women K-pop artists ever to hit No. 1. KPOP DEMON HUNTERS hide caption

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With 'Golden' topping 'Ordinary,' a K-pop girl group hits No. 1 for the first time

The members of HUNTR/X — the fictional K-pop group made up of nonfictional singers EJAE, Audrey Nuna and REI AMI — have just become the first women K-pop artists ever to hit No. 1.

Taylor Swift sings onstage during the Eras Tour in November 2024.

Taylor Swift, pictured during one of her last Eras Tour performances in November 2024, is teasing what will be her 12th studio album. Emma McIntyre/Getty Images hide caption

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Taylor Swift announces her next era: 'The Life of a Showgirl'

After cryptic Instagram posts and a surprise countdown clock, Swift announced early Tuesday that her new album will be called The Life of a Showgirl. The cover art and release date remain a mystery.

Chappell Roan, performing during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 11, 2024, is up for six Grammy Awards, which will be handed out Feb. 2 in Los Angeles. Roan, along with Sabrina Carpenter, is nominated for album, song and record of the year, as well as best new artist.

Chappell Roan, performing during the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 11, 2024, is up for six Grammy Awards, which will be handed out Feb. 2 in Los Angeles. Roan, along with Sabrina Carpenter, is nominated for album, song and record of the year, as well as best new artist. Noam Galai/Getty Images hide caption

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The 5 biggest storylines to watch for at the 2025 Grammy Awards

At Sunday night's Grammys, will Beyoncé finally win album of the year? Will Taylor Swift take that prize for the fifth time? Or will a new generation of pop stars claim the moment?

Bad Bunny on stage in Miami in May 2024. The Puerto Rican singer's latest album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, topped Billboard's album chart this week.

Bad Bunny on stage in Miami in May 2024. The Puerto Rican singer's latest album, DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS, topped Billboard's album chart this week. Eva Marie Uzcategui/Getty Images hide caption

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Bad Bunny blessed with Billboard's biggest boosts (and Bruno bolsters his bona fides)

Bad Bunny, who had the most-streamed album of both 2022 and 2023, seems to have another potential juggernaut on his hands. But to top the chart this week he had to hold off an unlikely challenger.

Bad Bunny blessed with Billboard’s biggest boosts (and Bruno bolsters his bona fides)

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Mariah Carey released "All I Want For Christmas Is You" in 1994, but it took 25 years for the song to reach the top of Billboard's Hot 100 pop chart. Since 2019, it has topped the chart each December for a total of 16 weeks at No. 1 — so far.

Mariah Carey (shown performing in New York City in 2014) released "All I Want For Christmas Is You" in 1994, but it took 25 years for the song to reach the top of Billboard's Hot 100 pop chart. Since 2019, it has topped the chart each December for a total of 16 weeks at No. 1 — so far. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images hide caption

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The season of Christmas songs is here. Will the classics make room for anything new?

'Tis the season for a handful of familiar Christmas songs to monopolize the top spots on the Billboard pop chart. But a few newer songs are making a play to join the annual holiday jukebox.

The season of Christmas songs is here. Will the classics make room for anything new?

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A single Black Friday title — Taylor Swift’s Target-exclusive physical editions of The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology — has sent TTPD soaring back to the top of the Billboard 200.

A single Black Friday title — Taylor Swift's Target-exclusive physical editions of The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology — has sent TTPD soaring back to the top of the Billboard 200. Kevin Winter/TAS24/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management hide caption

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Black Friday sends Taylor Swift back to the top of the charts

Stephen Thompson looks at the biggest songs and albums of the week, and digs into the stories and trends beyond the Top 10.

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Taylor Swift performs at Amsterdam's Johan Cruijff Arena in July.

Taylor Swift, pictured performing at Amsterdam's Johan Cruijff Arena in July, wrapped up her Eras Tour after 21 months and five continents. Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images hide caption

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Music News

The Eras era ends: A look back at Taylor Swift's record-breaking, 21-month tour

Swift has made over $2 billion in ticket sales and spent over 25 hours singing the 10-minute version of "All Too Well" since March 2023. Here's a look at the historic tour and what might come next.

Sabrina Carpenter, seen here at Coachella earlier this year, is nominated in each of The Big Four categories.

Sabrina Carpenter, seen here at Coachella earlier this year, is nominated in each of The Big Four categories at the 2025 Grammy Awards: album, song and record of the year, plus best new artist. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images North America hide caption

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The 2025 Grammy nominations are out. Here are the big takeaways

Stephen Thompson on the biggest surprises, trends and questions to be found in the Grammy nominations, plus the most interesting stories to be found beyond the major categories.

The 2025 Grammy nominations are out. Here are the big takeaways

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Beyoncé, seen here accepting the best dance/electronic music album award for Renaissance during the 65th Grammy Awards in 2023, is nominated for 11 awards at the 2025 Grammys.

Beyoncé, seen here accepting the best dance/electronic music album award for Renaissance during the 65th Grammy Awards in 2023, is nominated for 11 awards at the 2025 Grammys. Frazer Harrison/Getty Images hide caption

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Beyoncé leads nominees for 2025 Grammy Awards

With 11 nominations for Cowboy Carter, Beyoncé now has more than any artist in Grammy history. Her competition this year includes Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan, Sabrina Carpenter and Post Malone.

Taylor Swift arrives at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday night in Elmont, N.Y., a day after the singer-songwriter endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

Taylor Swift arrives at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday night in Elmont, N.Y., a day after the singer-songwriter endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images hide caption

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Politics

Trump says 'I hate Taylor Swift' after pop star endorses Harris

The Republican presidential nominee directed his vitriol at the pop star after Swift threw her support behind the Democratic presidential nominee.

(L-R) Post Malone, Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter are seen backstage at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena on Sep. 11, 2024 in Elmont, New York.

Post Malone, Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter laugh backstage at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday in Elmont, N.Y. John Shearer/Getty Images for MTV hide caption

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Swift sweeps, Chiles gets her bronze and other highlights from a star-studded VMAs

The 40th MTV Video Music Awards celebrated today’s biggest stars and songs, as well as iconic moments from its own history. Here are some of the night's best moments and biggest winners.

Taylor Swift winks arrives to attend the MTV Video Music Awards at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, on September 11, 2024. (Photo by ANGELA WEISS / AFP) (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

Taylor Swift winks as she poses on the red carpet at the MTV Video Music Awards in Elmont, New York, on Wednesday. The night before, she posted on Instagram, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Elections

Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris drives voters to visit vote.gov

After Taylor Swift posted on Instagram after the presidential debate, saying she was voting for Kamala Harris, her link to Vote.gov garnered 13 times as much engagement as the site typically sees.

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