BTS have been named IFPI's Global Recording Artist of the Year Award, beating the likes of Taylor Swift, Adele and Drake to the top spot.
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Ed Sheeran has confirmed that his latest collaboration with Taylor Swift will be released on Friday (February 11).The track has been the subject of speculation in recent weeks, with Swift’s fans theorising that she will feature on a reworked version of Sheeran’s 2021 song ‘The Joker And The Queen’.Speaking at last night’s BRIT Awards (February 8), Sheeran told LADbible that his next single “comes out on Friday and it’s with Taylor Swift”.“We’re literally announcing that in like an hour,” Sheeran added, although the single has still not been officially announced by either Sheeran or Swift.The pair last collaborated on ‘Run’, taken from ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)’, and have previously performed duets on 2012’s ‘Everything Has Changed‘ and 2017’s ‘End Game‘.
.BTS have been named IFPI's Global Recording Artist of the Year Award, beating the likes of Taylor Swift, Adele and Drake to the top spot.
Ed Sheeran claims the highest new entry on this week’s Official Singles Chart with The Joker and the Queen at Number 2.
Stevie Nicks had something to say to Katy Perry at the height of the complicated feud between the ‘Teenage Dream’ singer and Taylor Swift.The legendary artist detailed an encounter she had with Katy in London, where she decided to give her some advice about the way she should handle the situation and stay away from drama.“I always think of Katy Perry and I having this long talk at the Corinthia Hotel, in London,” Stevie shared, “This is probably 10 years ago, and she said, ‘So, Stevie, who are your rivals?‘” The 74-year-old singer responded, “I don’t have rivals,” adding that Katy’s “big blue eyes got bigger and bluer.’“No, Katy, I don’t, and neither do you. You are Katy Perry, you’re who you are, you do what you do and you’re great at it.
Stevie Nicks gave Katy Perry some advice amid her feud with Taylor Swift.
Jake Gyllenhaal is finally opening up about Taylor Swift's 2012 song, «All Too Well.» The 32-year-old singer, who dated Gyllenhaal for several months in 2010, brought their romance back into the spotlight last year with the re-release of, an album which features several songs widely thought to be about Gyllenhaal, including a 10-minute version of «All Too Well.»In a new profile for, the 41-year-oldactor reacts to Swift's lyrics, saying specifically of «All Too Well» that «it has nothing to do with me.»«It’s about her relationship with her fans. It is her expression,» he tells the magazine.
Stevie Nicks has said that she once advised Katy Perry to end her “ridiculous” feud with Taylor Swift. And Perry did eventually heed that advice. About six years later.
Letting it go. Stevie Nicks revealed that she once encouraged Katy Perry not to get caught up in her “rivalry” with Taylor Swift.
Blake Lively might start wearing her director's cap more often!ET spoke to the 34-year-old actress on the red carpet at Michael Kors' Fall-Winter 2022 show at New York Fashion Week Tuesday night where she spoke about her recent Academy of Country Music Awards nominations and showing up for the beloved designer.«Academy of Country Music was not on my vision board,» Lively admitted about two ACM nominations for producing directing the music video for Taylor Swift's track, «I Bet You Think About Me (Taylor's Version).»As far as what or who she'd like to direct next, Blake's undecided, though she might have another Queen B in mind.«Oh my gosh, I don't know, I don't know. Tell Beyoncé to stop calling me!» Lively joked.On a more serious note, Blake, who attended the show with her sister, Robyn, shared why it was so important for her to be at Kors' show.«I mean honestly, Michael was the first person to invite me to any fashion event, and he always shows up for me, so, I think that's one of the best things you can do in life for people, show up,» star shared.Blake wowed in a powder blue sequined two-piece bra and skirt set which she paired with a matching blazer jacket, powder blue heels and metallic white clutch. She wore her long, blonde locks down and in loose waves, only breaking her monochromatic look to rock a bold, red lip.It was an important show for Robyn, too, who said she last attended Kors' show three years ago on Valentine's Day.«I couldn't miss it, is just so special for me because I don't get to do this very often, but I did come with you how many years ago, I think it was like three years ago,» she said.
The Joker And The Queen by Ed Sheeran flies straight to Number 1 on the Official Trending Chart following the release of a brand-new version of the track with Taylor Swift.
Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift look set to claim this week’s highest new entry at Number 2 with The Joker and the Queen; following Ed’s show-stopping BRIT Awards performance of the track. The single could out-peak the pair’s last collaboration Everything Has Changed, which managed Number 7 in 2012.
New Music Friday! It's every audiophile's favorite day of the week, and some of our favorite artists from all different genres have blessed us with new tunes.Mary J. Blige dropped her new album, ahead of her highly anticipated Super Bowl LVI halftime show performance.
It’s Friday, Friday, gotta get down on Friday — especially when it’s New Music Friday! We’re breaking down this week’s best new tracks to keep on your radar.
DEALSUniversal’s Republic Records has expanded its partnership with K-pop company JYP Entertainment, they having worked together to launch girl group Twice in the US. “We are beyond delighted to move forward with Republic Records”, says JYP CEO Jimmy Jeong, so to develop a “major artist roster” together after “the successful kick-off Twice has brought”.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSUlf Zick has joined Utopia Music as Chief Marketing Officer.
Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift are collaborating again! On Thursday, the pair teamed up for a new version of «The Joker and the Queen,» a track that first appeared on Sheeran's album, =, last year.The accompanying music video — directed by Emil Nava — is a continuation of Swift's «Everything Has Changed,» which also featured Sheeran. It also includes the original actors a decade later.
Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift are teaming up!
Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift are preparing to release their long awaited collaboration on Friday.Fans of the two artists have been speculating about the new song, with rumors suggesting it could be a reworked version of Sheeran’s song ‘The Joker And The Queen.’ Now the singer is confirming that theory after his appearance at the red carpet of the BRIT Awards.Ed was asked about his upcoming projects, revealing that his next single “comes out on Friday and it’s with Taylor Swift,” sharing his excitement, the singer said, “We’re literally announcing that in like an hour.”He went on to post a snippet of the song on social media, captioned “The Joker And The Queen featuring my good friend @taylorswift13 is out this friday.” The pair have been friends for a while now, with Ed even defending Taylor back in 2015 at the Video Music Awards.This is not the first time the two artists work together, with Sheeran collaborating on Taylor’s song ‘Run’ from her album ‘Red’ (Taylor’s Version).
Ed Sheeran just announced some very big news!
Rumours have been rife that Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift are about to release a new collab, and Sheeran has made it official.
Out and about in the Big Apple! Taylor Swift spent the weekend with her family in Brooklyn, New York, bundling up in an oversized coat, dark jeans, and black oxford shoes. In photos you can see here, the “Welcome to New York” singer strutted out on Feb. 5 with her family members in two, carrying a large notebook and a keyboard under her arm, sporting her typical bronde locks as well as a cognac-colored purse over her shoulder. What could the popular songstress be up to in the borough? Crafting a new track or two? Swifties will have to wait and see!