BBC World
Dolly Parton's Legacy: Acrylic Nails, Anthems, and a Backbone of Steel
From acrylic-nail percussion to a backbone of steel, Dolly Parton's legacy is a masterclass in turning defiance into anthems - and owning the publishing rights.
2026-08-26
BBC World
2026-07-23
Pitchfork
Madison Square Garden Decides Surveillance Is for Peasants, Not Taylor Swift's Wedding
MSG turns off its creepy facial recognition for Taylor Swift's wedding, proving that when you're rich enough, even the surveillance state takes a holiday.
2026-07-06
BBC World
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding: A Beautiful Night, a Hangover, and a Lot of Cryptic Instagram Posts
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding was a star-studded affair with 1,000 guests, secret instructions, and a lot of Instagram posts that say everything without saying anything.
2026-07-03
The Guardian Europe
Taylor Swift Turns Madison Square Garden Into a Very Expensive Wedding Venue, Because Why Not
Taylor Swift turns Madison Square Garden into a wedding venue, complete with a fairytale castle, $26 million in charity donations, and a strict no-phones policy for guests.
2026-07-02
BBC World
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to Make It Official: Billion-Dollar Power Couple to Wed at Madison Square Garden
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly tying the knot at Madison Square Garden this weekend, merging their $2.2 billion empire and two decades of Swiftie lore.
2026-06-30
The Atlantic
Swifties Enter Full Rat-Mode: Wedding Clues Analyzed Like Lab Rats on Intermittent Treat Schedule
Swifties are decoding wedding clues like lab rats chasing intermittent treats, with July 3 as the latest jackpot date.
2026-06-05
The Guardian Europe
Taylor Swift Takes on Randy Newman, Bravely Attempts to Fill Cowgirl Boots That Were Already Perfect
Taylor Swift writes a song for Toy Story's Jessie, proving that even pop royalty is terrified of outshining Randy Newman's masterpiece.
2026-05-28
BBC World
Man Gets 15 Years for Plot to Turn Taylor Swift Concert Into a Very Different Kind of Show
Austrian man gets decade and a half for planning to violently interrupt a pop concert, proving that even terrorism has bad timing.
2026-04-28
BBC World
Man Admits Plotting Taylor Swift Bomb Attack, Ruining Friendship Bracelet Exchange for Thousands
Austrian man admits plotting to bomb Taylor Swift concert, forcing cancellation of three sold-out shows and ruining thousands of friendship bracelet exchanges.
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