Feed MRSS-S taylor_swift_a, english.elpais.com en-us https://english.elpais.com Mon, 11 May 2026 14:08:11 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2026-05-11/inside-blake-livelys-legal-and-media-battle-against-justin-baldoni-when-everyone-loses-from-money-to-reputation.html Mon, 11 May 2026 14:08:11 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2026-05-11/inside-blake-livelys-legal-and-media-battle-against-justin-baldoni-when-everyone-loses-from-money-to-reputation.html María Porcel Estepa Although both claim victory after reaching a settlement, the actress secured a public apology — but no payment from the director of ‘It Ends with Us.’ That may change: a major, multimillion‑dollar claim is still pending Although both claim victory after reaching a settlement, the actress secured a public apology — but no payment from the director of ‘It Ends with Us.’ That may change: a major, multimillion‑dollar claim is still pending Blake Lively Hollywood Taylor Swift Ryan Reynolds CEDIDA Blake Lively Justin Baldoni Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni. <p>It was early afternoon last Monday — Met Gala Monday. Newsrooms (and celebrities) had their eyes fixed on gowns, flowers, and art. Few expected the kind of statement that dropped around 1 p.m. New York time: a surprise announcement that Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni — actors, colleagues in the film <i>It Ends With Us,</i> and later sworn enemies — had reached an agreement to end their legal battle. A fight that had dragged on since December 2024, costing them money, stress, and, above all, a wave of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-10-09/how-blake-lively-became-the-most-hated-person-on-the-internet-in-five-steps.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-10-09/how-blake-lively-became-the-most-hated-person-on-the-internet-in-five-steps.html">very negative publicity</a> that has wounded their careers, perhaps fatally. Sixteen months of complaints, filings, cross‑accusations, and online shouting matches. But to what end? Who loses, and what do they lose? Or who wins… if anyone does.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2026-05-11/inside-blake-livelys-legal-and-media-battle-against-justin-baldoni-when-everyone-loses-from-money-to-reputation.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-05-10/jack-antonoff-i-dont-give-a-shit-about-radio-or-sales-or-anything-im-only-trying-do-something-great.html Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-05-10/jack-antonoff-i-dont-give-a-shit-about-radio-or-sales-or-anything-im-only-trying-do-something-great.html Iñigo López Palacios From Taylor Swift to Kendrick Lamar and Lorde, the sought-after producer has shaped the sound of some of the biggest stars of the last 10 years. Now he’s releasing a new album with his own band, Bleachers From Taylor Swift to Kendrick Lamar and Lorde, the sought-after producer has shaped the sound of some of the biggest stars of the last 10 years. Now he’s releasing a new album with his own band, Bleachers Jack Antonoff Taylor Swift Kendrick Lamar Lorde Rosalía Kuba Ryniewicz (EL PAÍS) Jack Antonoff para ICON Jack Antonoff, in a Prada shirt, shaving his head at Hotel Rosewood in London on March 31, 2026, the day he was turning 42. Jack Antonoff, in a Prada shirt, shaving his head at Hotel Rosewood in London on March 31, 2026, the day he was turning 42. <p>“I don’t give a shit about radio or sales or anything. I’m only trying do something great,” says Jack Antonoff. Despite what it may seem, the tone isn’t aggressive. The New Jersey native is direct and elaborates on his answers, but he’s a nice, polite guy. And the day of the interview, March 31, happened to be his birthday. The busiest man <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-03-15/sold-out-as-a-fictional-story-how-the-music-industry-learned-to-sell-success-even-when-it-didnt-exist.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-03-15/sold-out-as-a-fictional-story-how-the-music-industry-learned-to-sell-success-even-when-it-didnt-exist.html">in the music industry</a> was turning 42, and instead of celebrating with his wife, the actress Margaret Qualley, he was at the Rosewood Hotel in London granting this interview to EL PAÍS’ fashion supplement ICON under heart-shaped balloons brought by his team. “Don’t worry, this isn’t a part of the job I dislike,” he replies to apologies for spoiling such a special day.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-05-10/jack-antonoff-i-dont-give-a-shit-about-radio-or-sales-or-anything-im-only-trying-do-something-great.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-02-17/the-backstreet-boys-at-the-sphere-in-las-vegas-a-perfect-blend-of-nostalgia-and-colossal-futurism-that-doesnt-even-require-their-presence.html Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:26:23 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-02-17/the-backstreet-boys-at-the-sphere-in-las-vegas-a-perfect-blend-of-nostalgia-and-colossal-futurism-that-doesnt-even-require-their-presence.html María Porcel Estepa The boy band’s blend of 1990s anthems with the brutal retro-futuristic stage design of the Las Vegas venue makes their rare concerts both viral and unique The boy band’s blend of 1990s anthems with the brutal retro-futuristic stage design of the Las Vegas venue makes their rare concerts both viral and unique Backstreet Boys Las Vegas Taylor Swift Lady Gaga Beyoncé U2 EPV Inside the concert with our correspondent The Las Vegas Sphere in March 2025. The Las Vegas Sphere in March 2025. <p>Everything is so clichéd. Everything falls short. Beyond a simple “it’s incredible” or “it blows your mind,” it’s difficult to explain what it’s like to go <a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-09-03/backstreet-boys-at-30-the-boy-band-that-defined-2000s-pop-makes-las-vegas-comeback.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-09-03/backstreet-boys-at-30-the-boy-band-that-defined-2000s-pop-makes-las-vegas-comeback.html">to the Sphere in Las Vegas to see the Backstreet Boys</a>. Thinking about the reasons why, a couple of things probably come together. First, the exceptional nature of the concert itself: the reunion of the five guys (or, by now, men) who played to sold out venues in the 1990s is a smash hit at a time when nostalgia seems to be the only lifeline. Second, the moment of communion, with 20,000 souls of all ages and backgrounds (though mostly female) dressed in white and silver, belting out hits from 30 years ago and recreating dance routines from their teenage years. But third, and above all, it’s the venue where they’ve chosen to do it: the Sphere in Las Vegas. When the sky opens up before you and it seems like you’re about to be abducted by a spaceship, or when a song called <i>Siberia</i> plays and the temperature drops several degrees, you know that what you’re seeing isn’t normal.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2026-02-17/the-backstreet-boys-at-the-sphere-in-las-vegas-a-perfect-blend-of-nostalgia-and-colossal-futurism-that-doesnt-even-require-their-presence.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-02-06/marissa-solis-if-youd-told-me-five-years-ago-that-bad-bunny-was-performing-at-the-super-bowl-id-never-have-believed-it.html Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:29:56 GMT https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-02-06/marissa-solis-if-youd-told-me-five-years-ago-that-bad-bunny-was-performing-at-the-super-bowl-id-never-have-believed-it.html Luján Artola The NFL’s senior vice president, born in Mexico, manages the American football league’s brand at a time of transformation and expansion The NFL’s senior vice president, born in Mexico, manages the American football league’s brand at a time of transformation and expansion Super Bowl NFL Bad Bunny California Donald Trump Pepsi-Cola Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan Taylor Swift Real Madrid Dolphins CORRIE AUNE (EL PAÍS) Marissa Solis in Manhattan, January 6. Marissa Solis in Manhattan, January 6. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/GOLR4BR6AFFBREB5MY327UA4XM.jpg?auth=75289067f6a20b0c58545476723c8a8ad29f2ce07fa2a08e654e2ca454546aca" width="9304" height="6203" alt="Marissa Solis in Manhattan, January 6."></img><p>She manages billions of dollars, decides how the biggest sporting spectacle on the planet is staged, and engages audiences exceeding 300 million people. During the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-02-03/andy-borregales-christian-gonzalez-or-elijah-arroyo-the-latinos-who-will-make-super-bowl-history-alongside-bad-bunny.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-02-03/andy-borregales-christian-gonzalez-or-elijah-arroyo-the-latinos-who-will-make-super-bowl-history-alongside-bad-bunny.html">Super Bowl</a>, she generates tens of millions of dollars in advertising revenue for that game alone, with 30-second spots costing over $7 million each. Behind these staggering figures is the commitment of Marissa Solis (Mexico City, 1972) to transforming the NFL into a global passion.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/sports/2026-02-06/marissa-solis-if-youd-told-me-five-years-ago-that-bad-bunny-was-performing-at-the-super-bowl-id-never-have-believed-it.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/6X6K4GRHSVDF5KTHR33IZ5J7P4.jpg?auth=c32127a0ecb890cf0cb72abb280bd3b10cbbf3209ba8a88892bfe3a09489aff0" width="8864" height="5909" alt="Marissa Solis at the NFL offices in New York."></img><img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/YUVJVRYGRNERTPQ5M26AUH4DXQ.jpg?auth=ced4b7540ebcb84473588a299ea5c030393abf44f8823266fc2a2f841934dc7a" width="6075" height="4050" alt="Super Bowl ring collection at the NFL offices, January 6."></img> https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-12-23/chris-martin-taylor-swift-elijah-wood-and-other-famous-wedding-crashers.html Tue, 23 Dec 2025 20:54:33 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-12-23/chris-martin-taylor-swift-elijah-wood-and-other-famous-wedding-crashers.html EL PAÍS Whether by chance or on purpose, celebrities such as Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber have surprised several newlyweds Whether by chance or on purpose, celebrities such as Tom Hanks, Meryl Streep, Ed Sheeran and Justin Bieber have surprised several newlyweds Taylor Swift Elijah Wood Denzel Washington Tom Hanks Ed Sheeran Meryl Streep Barack Obama Justin Bieber Coldplay Maroon 5 Dwayne Johnson Danny de Vito Selena Gomez Max Singer, Kenya Smith y Taylor Swift Max Singer and Kenya Smith were surprised by Taylor Swift on their wedding day in June 2016. Max Singer and Kenya Smith were surprised by Taylor Swift on their wedding day in June 2016. <p>The film <i>Wedding Crashers</i> was released in 2005. In the comedy, Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn play two friends and coworkers who share an unusual hobby: crashing weddings. For most couples, having someone gatecrash their ceremony is a common nightmare. But for a very few couples — and those with a lot of luck — having a celebrity attend one of the most important days of their lives became an unforgettable memory.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-12-23/chris-martin-taylor-swift-elijah-wood-and-other-famous-wedding-crashers.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-12-12/taylor-swift-reveals-obsessions-strengths-and-fears-in-new-documentary-i-dont-want-to-be-tracked-like-an-animal-ive-just-felt-very-hunted-lately.html Fri, 12 Dec 2025 18:46:17 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-12-12/taylor-swift-reveals-obsessions-strengths-and-fears-in-new-documentary-i-dont-want-to-be-tracked-like-an-animal-ive-just-felt-very-hunted-lately.html María Porcel Estepa On Friday, Disney+ premieres the first two episodes of ‘The End of an Era,’ the six-chapter look at the making of the Eras Tour On Friday, Disney+ premieres the first two episodes of ‘The End of an Era,’ the six-chapter look at the making of the Eras Tour Taylor Swift Disney+ Ed Sheeran Vienna Travis Kelce Getty Taylor Swift Taylor Swift, at the last concert of The Eras tour on December 8 in Vancouver, Canada. Taylor Swift, at the last concert of The Eras tour on December 8 in Vancouver, Canada. <p>Fifteen minutes to go until the beginning of the end: the last concert of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2023-12-08/taylor-swifts-eras-tour-is-the-first-tour-to-gross-over-1-billion-pollstar-says.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/people/2023-12-08/taylor-swifts-eras-tour-is-the-first-tour-to-gross-over-1-billion-pollstar-says.html">the Eras Tour</a>. Taylor Swift is in a tight circle with her backup singers, dancers and musicians. She attempts a motivational speech, swallowing hard. “Everyone likes to talk about phenomenons like The Eras Tour almost like it was pieces falling into place in some sort of accidental confluence of events that just happened, right?” says the 35-year-old artist to the group, tears in her eyes. “This was the biggest challenge every one of us has ever done. Tonight, we complete that challenge.”</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-12-12/taylor-swift-reveals-obsessions-strengths-and-fears-in-new-documentary-i-dont-want-to-be-tracked-like-an-animal-ive-just-felt-very-hunted-lately.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2025-11-30/excited-about-taylor-swifts-wedding-why-parasocial-is-the-cambridge-dictionarys-word-of-the-year.html Sun, 30 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2025-11-30/excited-about-taylor-swifts-wedding-why-parasocial-is-the-cambridge-dictionarys-word-of-the-year.html Ixone Arana Term defines the connection between fans and the famous — and could help to establish a line between admiration and obsession Term defines the connection between fans and the famous — and could help to establish a line between admiration and obsession Taylor Swift Travis Kelce Ariana Grande Lily Allen Icon Sportswire (Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) ixone Kansas City Chiefs fans hold a banner to celebrate Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's engagement during an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs on October 12, 2025. Kansas City Chiefs fans hold a banner to celebrate Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift's engagement during an NFL game between the Detroit Lions and the Kansas City Chiefs on October 12, 2025. <p>At 7 p.m., local time, on August 26, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce <a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-08-26/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-announce-engagement.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-08-26/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-announce-engagement.html">announced they were getting married</a>. The pop star and the athlete shared the news on Instagram in a post that was closed to comments — as are all of the singer’s, and not without reason. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2025-11-30/excited-about-taylor-swifts-wedding-why-parasocial-is-the-cambridge-dictionarys-word-of-the-year.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-10-13/taylor-swift-announces-docuseries-about-the-eras-tour-and-extended-concert-film.html Mon, 13 Oct 2025 16:10:23 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-10-13/taylor-swift-announces-docuseries-about-the-eras-tour-and-extended-concert-film.html María Porcel Estepa The launch of her new production will be on December 12th on Disney+ and the artist will reveal the ins and outs of her latest tour, with appearances by Ed Sheeran and Sabrina Carpenter The launch of her new production will be on December 12th on Disney+ and the artist will reveal the ins and outs of her latest tour, with appearances by Ed Sheeran and Sabrina Carpenter Taylor Swift Los Ángeles Disney Channel Travis Kelce Vancouver Natacha Pisarenko (AP) Music Taylor Swift Taylor Swift, in concert during the 'Eras Tour', in Buenos Aires (Argentina). Taylor Swift, in concert during the 'Eras Tour', in Buenos Aires (Argentina). <p>If there’s one thing Taylor Swift loves, it’s springing surprises on people. The 35-year-old singer loves to leave her fans speechless, dropping clues (sometimes years in advance) to keep them searching and thinking. And this Monday, just 10 days after <a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-10-03/disappointing-taylor-swift-on-her-new-album.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-10-03/disappointing-taylor-swift-on-her-new-album.html">releasing her latest album</a>, all those “Easter eggs,” as she calls them, culminated in a big announcement: a new docuseries.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-10-13/taylor-swift-announces-docuseries-about-the-eras-tour-and-extended-concert-film.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-10-03/disappointing-taylor-swift-on-her-new-album.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:21:12 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-10-03/disappointing-taylor-swift-on-her-new-album.html Carlos Marcos ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ shows itself as a transitional record, nothing more than friendly elevator music ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ shows itself as a transitional record, nothing more than friendly elevator music Taylor Swift Charli XCX George Michael Real Madrid Elizabeth Taylor Katy Perry Kevin Winter/TAS24 (Getty Images for TAS Rights Mana) Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - Vancouver, BC Taylor Swift at a concert in Vancouver on December 24. Taylor Swift at a concert in Vancouver on December 24. <p>If you manage to make it through <a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-10-02/taylor-swifts-big-week-with-the-life-of-a-showgirl-an-album-movies-interviews-and-surprises.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-10-02/taylor-swifts-big-week-with-the-life-of-a-showgirl-an-album-movies-interviews-and-surprises.html">the thick and stifling forest of marketing</a> deployed by Taylor Swift and defended by her praetorian guard of fans, there’s the music. And the music is <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-10-03/taylor-swift-releases-the-life-of-a-showgirl.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-10-03/taylor-swift-releases-the-life-of-a-showgirl.html">offered in <i>The Life of a Showgirl</i></a>, her 12th album, released early Friday morning under a shroud of secrecy worthy of consideration. Swift kept everyone at bay, with barely a few leaks whose authenticity were unconfirmed: no one outside her circle had heard the album, and no advance songs had been released. We only had what little information the artist contributed in the podcast with <a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2025-09-02/unafraid-of-criticism-the-looks-of-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-the-most-fashionable-celebrity-couple.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2025-09-02/unafraid-of-criticism-the-looks-of-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-the-most-fashionable-celebrity-couple.html">her now fiancé, Travis Kelce</a>, “the gym teacher” as she herself defined him. She announced a return to cheerful and catchy pop and only 12 tracks, and this last fact was underlined because of her propensity for long albums: her previous one, <i>The Tortured Poets Department</i> (2024), totals 31 tracks.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-10-03/disappointing-taylor-swift-on-her-new-album.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-10-03/taylor-swift-releases-the-life-of-a-showgirl.html Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:56:41 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-10-03/taylor-swift-releases-the-life-of-a-showgirl.html María Porcel Estepa The artist’s 12th studio album features some very personal songs with a pop vibe The artist’s 12th studio album features some very personal songs with a pop vibe Taylor Swift George Michael Elizabeth Taylor Real Madrid Travis Kelce Richard Burton Ariana Grande Justin Bieber Sabrina Carpenter RRSS Taylor Swift releases ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Taylor Swift on the cover of 'The Life of a Showgirl,' released October 3. Taylor Swift on the cover of 'The Life of a Showgirl,' released October 3. <p>Goodbye, tortured poet; hello, showgirl. <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-08-27/taylor-swift-is-above-brands-how-she-built-a-multi-billion-dollar-empire-without-endorsement-deals.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-08-27/taylor-swift-is-above-brands-how-she-built-a-multi-billion-dollar-empire-without-endorsement-deals.html">Taylor Swift</a> begins a new era of her career — each one marked by the release of a new album. And the 12th is here: <i>The Life of a Showgirl</i>. After the more intimate release in April 2024 of <i>The Tortured Poets Department</i>, featuring 31 songs draped in flagship colors of black and white, Swift has gone orange and turquoise, with feathers and glitter, the latest backdrop to her honest and direct lyrics.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-10-03/taylor-swift-releases-the-life-of-a-showgirl.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-10-02/taylor-swifts-big-week-with-the-life-of-a-showgirl-an-album-movies-interviews-and-surprises.html Thu, 02 Oct 2025 12:35:07 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-10-02/taylor-swifts-big-week-with-the-life-of-a-showgirl-an-album-movies-interviews-and-surprises.html María Porcel Estepa The singer, who keeps dropping hints about her 12th studio release, has a busy schedule: she will release her songs on Friday, show a documentary about it, and appear on three television programs The singer, who keeps dropping hints about her 12th studio release, has a busy schedule: she will release her songs on Friday, show a documentary about it, and appear on three television programs Taylor Swift Spotify George Michael Travis Kelce Apple Kate Green (Getty Images) Taylor Swift ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ Taylor Swift during her 'The Eras Tour' at Wembley Stadium in London, in August 2024. Taylor Swift during her 'The Eras Tour' at Wembley Stadium in London, in August 2024. <p>The Taylor Swift wave, almost a tsunami, advances inexorably. <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-07-13/matt-berninger-taylor-swift-is-like-john-lennon-to-many-people-shes-undoubtedly-one-of-the-best-artists-working-today.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-07-13/matt-berninger-taylor-swift-is-like-john-lennon-to-many-people-shes-undoubtedly-one-of-the-best-artists-working-today.html">Her anxious fans</a>, her exhausted detractors, and all those who couldn’t care less are all going to get tired of seeing her everywhere this week, especially in the United States. Because the Pennsylvania artist is going to be omnipresent, ubiquitous, a perennial presence on social media, music platforms, movies and entertainment programs all week long. If not longer.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-10-02/taylor-swifts-big-week-with-the-life-of-a-showgirl-an-album-movies-interviews-and-surprises.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-23/tate-mcrae-talent-dreams-and-discipline-to-make-a-name-for-herself-in-pop.html Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:20:23 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-23/tate-mcrae-talent-dreams-and-discipline-to-make-a-name-for-herself-in-pop.html Jorge Marzo The artist, 22, who took home two of the four awards for which she was nominated at the recent VMA Awards, describes herself as very hard-working, ambitious and ‘a bit clairvoyant’ The artist, 22, who took home two of the four awards for which she was nominated at the recent VMA Awards, describes herself as very hard-working, ambitious and ‘a bit clairvoyant’ Justin Bieber Britney Spears MTv Networks Spotify Instagram Olivia Rodrigo Billie Eilish Dua Lipa Taylor Swift Kevin Mazur (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for MTV) Tate McRae Tate McRae at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2025, in New York. Tate McRae at the MTV Video Music Awards on September 7, 2025, in New York. <p>When Canadian singer Tate McRae looks in the mirror, she probably sees <a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2024-02-02/britney-spears-and-justin-timberlake-engage-in-war-of-words-on-stage-and-social-networks.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/people/2024-02-02/britney-spears-and-justin-timberlake-engage-in-war-of-words-on-stage-and-social-networks.html">Britney Spears</a>, her main role model, reflected there. The Canadian, 22, who also rose to childhood fame when she finished third on the U.S. show <i>So You Think You Can Dance</i> at the age of 13, has not stopped working on self-improvement and taking her performances to the limit, with dance as her flagship: “I think as a dancer I’m inherently a workaholic, so time off doesn’t suit me very well,” she explained in an interview last February with <a href="https://www.vogue.com/article/tate-mcrae-so-close-to-what-interview" target="_blank" rel="nofollow" title="https://www.vogue.com/article/tate-mcrae-so-close-to-what-interview"><i>Vogue</i></a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-23/tate-mcrae-talent-dreams-and-discipline-to-make-a-name-for-herself-in-pop.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-22/susan-faludi-the-us-journalist-who-foresaw-the-rights-reaction-theres-very-much-a-lord-of-the-flies-feeling-here.html Mon, 22 Sep 2025 12:04:23 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-22/susan-faludi-the-us-journalist-who-foresaw-the-rights-reaction-theres-very-much-a-lord-of-the-flies-feeling-here.html Noelia Ramírez The Pulitzer-winning author of ‘Backlash,’ a 1991 classic about the conservative pushback against women’s rights, discusses how the trend is growing stronger — and less subtle — than ever The Pulitzer-winning author of ‘Backlash,’ a 1991 classic about the conservative pushback against women’s rights, discusses how the trend is growing stronger — and less subtle — than ever Donald Trump Cambridge (Massachusetts) Premios Pulitzer Taylor Swift Sigrid Estrata Susan Faludi Susan Faludi, reporter and author of 'Backlash'. Susan Faludi, reporter and author of 'Backlash'. <p>It hadn’t happened to her in months, but Susan Faludi, 66, experienced the mirage of feeling “marginally okay about life” a few days ago. “I realized it was because I happened to be out and away from my computer and I hadn’t checked the news in a while. But I’m somebody who writes about women’s rights, so I can’t unplug,” the celebrated journalist says during a video call from her home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in mid-September. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-22/susan-faludi-the-us-journalist-who-foresaw-the-rights-reaction-theres-very-much-a-lord-of-the-flies-feeling-here.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2025-09-13/from-cds-to-spotify-how-the-music-industry-has-started-making-money-again.html Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2025-09-13/from-cds-to-spotify-how-the-music-industry-has-started-making-money-again.html Belén Carreño Goldman Sachs predicts that revenue from the global market will reach $200 billion by 2035 Goldman Sachs predicts that revenue from the global market will reach $200 billion by 2035 Spotify Universal Studios Warner Emi Music Sony Taylor Swift Victor Manuel Blackstone The Smiths Morrisey Queen Bob Dylan Bruce Springsteen Goldman Sachs EL PAÍS Taylor Swift American singer Taylor Swift. American singer Taylor Swift. <img src="https://images.english.elpais.com/resizer/v2/7J65CQRTB5A7XE4CJD3UNKHU3A.jpg?auth=e641cc52ba43192929b1ec595b0ab7d9bdefb6fd131a740acce3db93cf156382" width="1828" height="1371" alt="American singer Taylor Swift."></img><p>The music industry hit rock bottom in 2014, unable to transition to the digital era, but 11 years later it has returned to record revenues. The model has shifted from physical sales — CDs, vinyl, cassettes — to platform-based streaming, a new playing field that has rewritten the rules of how to make money.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/economy-and-business/2025-09-13/from-cds-to-spotify-how-the-music-industry-has-started-making-money-again.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2025-09-02/unafraid-of-criticism-the-looks-of-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-the-most-fashionable-celebrity-couple.html Tue, 02 Sep 2025 10:32:58 GMT https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2025-09-02/unafraid-of-criticism-the-looks-of-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-the-most-fashionable-celebrity-couple.html Carlos Megía We took advantage of the announcement of the engagement between the singer and the football player to review how one of the most famous and richest couples in the world dresses We took advantage of the announcement of the engagement between the singer and the football player to review how one of the most famous and richest couples in the world dresses Taylor Swift Travis Kelce NFL Gucci Louis Vuitton Brian Babineau (NHLI via Getty Images) 2025 Stanley Cup Final - Game Four A few days ago, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement by posting romantic photos on Instagram that have been analyzed to death. Besides the engagement ring, which has been the main topic of conversation, the media has also focused on the striped Polo Ralph Lauren dress she wore, her Cartier watch worth more than €15,000, and her Louis Vuitton bracelet with just as many zeros. But besides these images, the celebrity couple have accumulated a handful of notable appearances in their stylistic résumé that are worth reviewing. In this photo, taken during an ice hockey game in Miami last June, the singer wore a bomber jacket and shorts by Area, known for its distinctive crystals, which she paired with a Chanel bag and Prada boots. Kelce went all in on red with a sweatshirt and shorts by the American brand Elwood. A few days ago, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement by posting romantic photos on Instagram that have been analyzed to death. Besides the engagement ring, which has been the main topic of conversation, the media has also focused on the striped Polo Ralph Lauren dress she wore, her Cartier watch worth more than €15,000, and her Louis Vuitton bracelet with just as many zeros. But besides these images, the celebrity couple have accumulated a handful of notable appearances in their stylistic résumé that are worth reviewing. In this photo, taken during an ice hockey game in Miami last June, the singer wore a bomber jacket and shorts by Area, known for its distinctive crystals, which she paired with a Chanel bag and Prada boots. Kelce went all in on red with a sweatshirt and shorts by the American brand Elwood. Brian Babineau (NHLI via Getty Images) 2025 Stanley Cup Final - Game Four A few days ago, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement by posting romantic photos on Instagram that have been analyzed to death. Besides the engagement ring, which has been the main topic of conversation, the media has also focused on the striped Polo Ralph Lauren dress she wore, her Cartier watch worth more than €15,000, and her Louis Vuitton bracelet with just as many zeros. But besides these images, the celebrity couple have accumulated a handful of notable appearances in their stylistic résumé that are worth reviewing. In this photo, taken during an ice hockey game in Miami last June, the singer wore a bomber jacket and shorts by Area, known for its distinctive crystals, which she paired with a Chanel bag and Prada boots. Kelce went all in on red with a sweatshirt and shorts by the American brand Elwood. A few days ago, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement by posting romantic photos on Instagram that have been analyzed to death. Besides the engagement ring, which has been the main topic of conversation, the media has also focused on the striped Polo Ralph Lauren dress she wore, her Cartier watch worth more than €15,000, and her Louis Vuitton bracelet with just as many zeros. But besides these images, the celebrity couple have accumulated a handful of notable appearances in their stylistic résumé that are worth reviewing. In this photo, taken during an ice hockey game in Miami last June, the singer wore a bomber jacket and shorts by Area, known for its distinctive crystals, which she paired with a Chanel bag and Prada boots. Kelce went all in on red with a sweatshirt and shorts by the American brand Elwood. Kansas City Star (TNS) ENTER-MUS-SWIFT-KELCE-KCMAYOR-KC The Pennsylvania native is one of the stars of the summer because, in addition to announcing her upcoming marriage, on August 12 she also revealed that she was going to release a new album, The Life of a Showgirl, which she discussed in more detail on her boyfriend's podcast. The couple's relationship was confirmed in September 2023, and since then, they have been constantly targeted by the paparazzi. This is especially true when Swift goes to cheer on Kelce from the stands at one of his games. This photograph was taken at the beginning of the year during a Kansas City Chiefs game against the Buffalo Bills. For the occasion, Swift chose a Louis Vuitton look consisting of an oversized jacket printed with the French fashion house's iconic monogram, a pleated miniskirt, ankle boots, gloves, and a beanie hat. Although not visible in the picture, she finished off the look with red tights in honor of her fiancé's team colors. The Pennsylvania native is one of the stars of the summer because, in addition to announcing her upcoming marriage, on August 12 she also revealed that she was going to release a new album, The Life of a Showgirl, which she discussed in more detail on her boyfriend's podcast. The couple's relationship was confirmed in September 2023, and since then, they have been constantly targeted by the paparazzi. This is especially true when Swift goes to cheer on Kelce from the stands at one of his games. This photograph was taken at the beginning of the year during a Kansas City Chiefs game against the Buffalo Bills. For the occasion, Swift chose a Louis Vuitton look consisting of an oversized jacket printed with the French fashion house's iconic monogram, a pleated miniskirt, ankle boots, gloves, and a beanie hat. Although not visible in the picture, she finished off the look with red tights in honor of her fiancé's team colors. XNY/Star Max (GC Images) Celebrity Sightings In New York City - December 28, 2024 The couple is often photographed in two types of situations: sporting events and romantic dates where they dine at New York's most exclusive restaurants. On the latter occasions, Swift usually opts for minidresses in all their variations. At the end of last year, she relied on the power of a little black dress) by Fleur Du Mal, a label specializing in luxury lingerie. She paired it with a stunning long coat studded with crystals by Jonathan Simkhai, sandals with Christian Louboutin's recognizable red soles, and a crystal-fringed bag by Stella McCartney. Kelce wore his team colors with a red waxed denim jacket and matching jeans from Nahmias (a trendy streetwear brand in Los Angeles), a white T-shirt from Saint Michael, and black boots from the Louis Vuitton and Timberland collaboration. The couple is often photographed in two types of situations: sporting events and romantic dates where they dine at New York's most exclusive restaurants. On the latter occasions, Swift usually opts for minidresses in all their variations. At the end of last year, she relied on the power of a little black dress) by Fleur Du Mal, a label specializing in luxury lingerie. She paired it with a stunning long coat studded with crystals by Jonathan Simkhai, sandals with Christian Louboutin's recognizable red soles, and a crystal-fringed bag by Stella McCartney. Kelce wore his team colors with a red waxed denim jacket and matching jeans from Nahmias (a trendy streetwear brand in Los Angeles), a white T-shirt from Saint Michael, and black boots from the Louis Vuitton and Timberland collaboration. TheStewartofNY (GC Images) Celebrity Sightings In New York City - October 11, 2024 Although the singer's style has never been particularly praised by the fashion press (she has rarely made it onto the best-dressed lists), her outfits are often an unbeatable showcase for luxury brands. In this one, for example, she mixes a Gucci corset with a Dior Saddle bag, Louis Vuitton ankle boots, a Ralph Lauren coat, and a pair of rings worth over €3,000 (from Louis Vuitton and Shahla Karimi, respectively). The player isn't doing too badly either: a printed shirt by Jacquemus, a necklace and bracelet by Louis Vuitton, and sneakers by Lanvin. These were the outfits chosen for a dinner date in New York's Soho in October 2024. Although the singer's style has never been particularly praised by the fashion press (she has rarely made it onto the best-dressed lists), her outfits are often an unbeatable showcase for luxury brands. In this one, for example, she mixes a Gucci corset with a Dior Saddle bag, Louis Vuitton ankle boots, a Ralph Lauren coat, and a pair of rings worth over €3,000 (from Louis Vuitton and Shahla Karimi, respectively). The player isn't doing too badly either: a printed shirt by Jacquemus, a necklace and bracelet by Louis Vuitton, and sneakers by Lanvin. These were the outfits chosen for a dinner date in New York's Soho in October 2024. MediaPunch/Bauer-Griffin (GC Images) Celebrity Sightings In New York - September 08, 2024 To attend the US Open in September 2024, Swift opted for the timelessness of a gingham print linen dress from Reformation, which she paired with a green Prada bag and brown Gucci sandals. The athlete also chose the Italian brand, wearing a cardigan, polo shirt, and matching fisherman's hat with the Gucci logo clearly visible. To attend the US Open in September 2024, Swift opted for the timelessness of a gingham print linen dress from Reformation, which she paired with a green Prada bag and brown Gucci sandals. The athlete also chose the Italian brand, wearing a cardigan, polo shirt, and matching fisherman's hat with the Gucci logo clearly visible. MEGA (GC Images) Celebrity Sightings In New York - September 7, 2024 The couple flaunts their own personal style even when attending weddings as guests. The model Karen Elson invited them to her wedding in September 2024, and for the occasion, the artist opted for a beige Zimmerman dress (an Australian brand commonly found in the wardrobes of royals and celebrities) with a floral print and slit at the waist, a Vivienne Westwood bag, and Christian Louboutin sandals. Kelce also opted for Vivienne Westwood for his alternative guest look, replacing the traditional suit with a short-sleeved polo shirt and pants in the same shade. The couple flaunts their own personal style even when attending weddings as guests. The model Karen Elson invited them to her wedding in September 2024, and for the occasion, the artist opted for a beige Zimmerman dress (an Australian brand commonly found in the wardrobes of royals and celebrities) with a floral print and slit at the waist, a Vivienne Westwood bag, and Christian Louboutin sandals. Kelce also opted for Vivienne Westwood for his alternative guest look, replacing the traditional suit with a short-sleeved polo shirt and pants in the same shade. David Eulitt (Getty Images) Baltimore Ravens v Kansas City Chiefs When Taylor heads to the field, she doesn't always opt for oversized sweatshirts, vintage soccer jerseys, or ultra-comfortable sweaters. At the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens last September, she adopted a total denim look consisting of a Versace top, GRLFRND shorts, and high Giuseppe Zanotti boots. And we shouldn't overlook her vintage medallion, as the singer is a fan of this type of pendant. When Taylor heads to the field, she doesn't always opt for oversized sweatshirts, vintage soccer jerseys, or ultra-comfortable sweaters. At the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Baltimore Ravens last September, she adopted a total denim look consisting of a Versace top, GRLFRND shorts, and high Giuseppe Zanotti boots. And we shouldn't overlook her vintage medallion, as the singer is a fan of this type of pendant. Gareth Cattermole/TAS24 (Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images f) Night Three Of Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour - London, UK The player made a surprise appearance during Swift's Eras Tour, taking to the stage at London's Wembley Stadium alongside his girlfriend in June 2024. He wore a black tuxedo tailored by Jessica Jones, who often dresses Swift for many of her concerts, and a top hat. She performed in a retro-style outfit consisting of a bralette, high-waisted shorts, and a tuxedo jacket by Vivienne Westwood. Both wore shoes by Christian Louboutin, a brand they have worn on numerous occasions. The player made a surprise appearance during Swift's Eras Tour, taking to the stage at London's Wembley Stadium alongside his girlfriend in June 2024. He wore a black tuxedo tailored by Jessica Jones, who often dresses Swift for many of her concerts, and a top hat. She performed in a retro-style outfit consisting of a bralette, high-waisted shorts, and a tuxedo jacket by Vivienne Westwood. Both wore shoes by Christian Louboutin, a brand they have worn on numerous occasions. Gilbert Flores (WWD via Getty Images) Neon Carnival Given her global influence (and her 282 million followers on Instagram), it's no surprise that many of Taylor Swift's outfits and looks quickly go viral. Such was the case with this black skirt by Halara, a brand known for its sportswear, which she paired with Gucci sneakers and a Stella McCartney bag to dance at the Coachella festival in 2024. Kelce dared to wear an impossible mix of prints, consisting of a flannel plaid shirt by R13, striped pants by Martine Rose, Converse sneakers, and a vintage cap. Given her global influence (and her 282 million followers on Instagram), it's no surprise that many of Taylor Swift's outfits and looks quickly go viral. Such was the case with this black skirt by Halara, a brand known for its sportswear, which she paired with Gucci sneakers and a Stella McCartney bag to dance at the Coachella festival in 2024. Kelce dared to wear an impossible mix of prints, consisting of a flannel plaid shirt by R13, striped pants by Martine Rose, Converse sneakers, and a vintage cap. Erick W. Rasco (Sports Illustrated via Getty Ima) San Francisco 49ers vs Kansas City Chiefs, Super Bowl LVIII Their hugs and kisses after his games (especially when Kansas City wins) have long been another attraction of the television coverage. In the photo, taken last February after Kelce and his team defeated the San Francisco 49ers, Swift wore a corset-style top by Dion Lee, a brand she is a fan of. Although not pictured, the singer completed the look with the ultimate handbag: a Judith Leiber football-shaped bag made just for her. Their hugs and kisses after his games (especially when Kansas City wins) have long been another attraction of the television coverage. In the photo, taken last February after Kelce and his team defeated the San Francisco 49ers, Swift wore a corset-style top by Dion Lee, a brand she is a fan of. Although not pictured, the singer completed the look with the ultimate handbag: a Judith Leiber football-shaped bag made just for her. Boston Globe (Boston Globe via Getty Images) Kansas City Chiefs (27) Vs. New England Patriots (17) At Gillette Stadium The singer often shows her support for Kelce's team, the Kansas City Chiefs, one of the best in the competition over the last five years. Sometimes she simply dresses in their colors (red, white and yellow), and other times she wears special items such as this vintage team sweatshirt. To combat the cold, she added an affordable hat from the brand Kut the Knit, which are handmade. The singer often shows her support for Kelce's team, the Kansas City Chiefs, one of the best in the competition over the last five years. Sometimes she simply dresses in their colors (red, white and yellow), and other times she wears special items such as this vintage team sweatshirt. To combat the cold, she added an affordable hat from the brand Kut the Knit, which are handmade. MEGA (GC Images) Celebrity Sightings In New York - October 15, 2023 In one of their first appearances together as a couple, Swift attended the Saturday Night Live afterparty wearing a satin Versace top with matching pants and a houndstooth coat by Gant. He showed off his original and daring style with a bird-print jacket by Jil Sander, brown trousers by Burberry, and sneakers by Christian Louboutin. The athlete has shown his interest in the world of entertainment and has already made his debut as an actor in films and series. In one of their first appearances together as a couple, Swift attended the Saturday Night Live afterparty wearing a satin Versace top with matching pants and a houndstooth coat by Gant. He showed off his original and daring style with a bird-print jacket by Jil Sander, brown trousers by Burberry, and sneakers by Christian Louboutin. The athlete has shown his interest in the world of entertainment and has already made his debut as an actor in films and series. Gotham (GC Images) Celebrity Sightings In New York City - October 15, 2023 During a dinner at New York's luxurious Waverly Inn restaurant, one of the couple's first dates, Swift was seen wearing a semi-sheer floral print top by Jean Paul Gaultier paired with a black miniskirt, a signature piece by Khaité, one of the New York brands beloved by fashionistas. Louis Vuitton is behind her boots and Roger Vivier behind her bag. Kelce went all in on beige (he is a fan of dressing head to toe in the same color) and finished off the look with simple Nike Air Jordan sneakers. During a dinner at New York's luxurious Waverly Inn restaurant, one of the couple's first dates, Swift was seen wearing a semi-sheer floral print top by Jean Paul Gaultier paired with a black miniskirt, a signature piece by Khaité, one of the New York brands beloved by fashionistas. Louis Vuitton is behind her boots and Roger Vivier behind her bag. Kelce went all in on beige (he is a fan of dressing head to toe in the same color) and finished off the look with simple Nike Air Jordan sneakers. <p></p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2025-09-02/unafraid-of-criticism-the-looks-of-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-the-most-fashionable-celebrity-couple.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-08-30/ethel-cain-the-dark-side-of-taylor-swift.html Sat, 30 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-08-30/ethel-cain-the-dark-side-of-taylor-swift.html Carlos Marcos The trans singer, who was raised in an oppressive religious environment, dazzles audiences with her new album, in which she delves into the wounds of the United States: religious fanaticism, sex, racism and psychological manipulation The trans singer, who was raised in an oppressive religious environment, dazzles audiences with her new album, in which she delves into the wounds of the United States: religious fanaticism, sex, racism and psychological manipulation Taylor Swift John Cage Revista Rolling Stone Tori Amos Dolores O'riordan Lana del Rey Nicki Minaj Lorne Thomson (Redferns) Ethel Cain Performs At The Roundhouse. LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 05: Ethel Cain performs at The Roundhouse on June 05, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Lorne Thomson/Redferns) Ethel Cain performing at The Roundhouse club in London. Ethel Cain performing at The Roundhouse club in London. <p>The album of the summer includes songs that are eight, 10, or 15-minutes-long, and, on them, we hear such unsettling reflections as these: “Don’t ask me why I hate myself. / As I’m circling the drain.” These lyrics are from <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2022-12-27/pop-music-in-the-era-of-taylor-swift-behind-the-success-of-todays-biggest-star.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2022-12-27/pop-music-in-the-era-of-taylor-swift-behind-the-success-of-todays-biggest-star.html">the album of the moment</a>, at least according to critics in some specialized media outlets. They’ve rated it five out of five stars. <i>New Musical Express</i> (NME) points out that it’s “a bleak, yet beautiful record.” And <i>Far Out Magazine</i> calls the artist “a visionary talent.” </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-08-30/ethel-cain-the-dark-side-of-taylor-swift.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-08-26/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-announce-engagement.html Tue, 26 Aug 2025 18:04:19 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-08-26/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-announce-engagement.html EL PAÍS The singer and the football player have shared the news with their millions of followers on Instagram The singer and the football player have shared the news with their millions of followers on Instagram Taylor Swift Travis Kelce @TaylorSwift (EFE) taylor Photo taken from the official Instagram account @TaylorSwift of U.S. singer Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce announcing their engagement on Tuesday. Photo taken from the official Instagram account @TaylorSwift of U.S. singer Taylor Swift and American football player Travis Kelce announcing their engagement on Tuesday. <p>This August has been a month full of big news for <a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-04-15/where-is-taylor-swift-the-keys-to-her-public-disappearance.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-04-15/where-is-taylor-swift-the-keys-to-her-public-disappearance.html">Taylor Swift</a> and her millions of fans around the world. First, career-related headlines: on August 12, the artist revealed that she would be releasing her new album; shortly afterward, she made more headlines by sharing additional details about <i>The Life of a Showgirl</i> on the podcast run by her boyfriend, American football player <a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2023-11-20/travis-kelce-reveals-the-inside-story-of-his-romance-with-taylor-swift-everybody-around-me-telling-me-dont-f-this-up.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/people/2023-11-20/travis-kelce-reveals-the-inside-story-of-his-romance-with-taylor-swift-everybody-around-me-telling-me-dont-f-this-up.html">Travis Kelce</a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-08-26/taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-announce-engagement.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-08-07/the-miley-cyrus-case-renouncing-millions-from-touring-to-avoid-relapsing.html Thu, 07 Aug 2025 16:09:31 GMT https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-08-07/the-miley-cyrus-case-renouncing-millions-from-touring-to-avoid-relapsing.html Carlos Megía Following the latest statements from the pop star, who has not toured internationally for over a decade, the debate regarding the psychological challenges of life on the road and the paradigm shift in live music has been reopened Following the latest statements from the pop star, who has not toured internationally for over a decade, the debate regarding the psychological challenges of life on the road and the paradigm shift in live music has been reopened Miley Cyrus Taylor Swift Beyoncé Dua Lipa Lorde Chappell Roan Universal Music Group Bruce Springsteen Kevin Mazur (Getty Images for The Recording Academy) Miley Cyrus at the 2025 Grammy Awards. Miley Cyrus at the 2025 Grammy Awards. <p>The news came as a blow for the singer’s fans: <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2022-11-23/miley-cyrus-at-30-from-disney-child-star-to-pop-icon.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2022-11-23/miley-cyrus-at-30-from-disney-child-star-to-pop-icon.html">Miley Cyrus</a> will not be touring her new album, <i>Something Beautiful</i>. A visual album that marks her return to the forefront and underlines her status as a pop icon, two years after her last great single, <i>Flowers</i>, the most-listened to song in the world in 2023. “I wish I had the desire to go on tour, but I don’t... it’s really hard to stay sober when you’re on tour, it’s hard to maintain your mental well-being,” she said on <i>Good Morning America</i>, sparking a wave of reactions from a fan base divided between empathy with the artist’s exposure of vulnerability and dismay at not being able to see her in the flesh, even more so when many of them were children on her last tour and may never have seen her perform live. The Tennessee native’s last international tour — or at least one comparable to those of contemporaries like <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-08-27/taylor-swift-is-above-brands-how-she-built-a-multi-billion-dollar-empire-without-endorsement-deals.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-08-27/taylor-swift-is-above-brands-how-she-built-a-multi-billion-dollar-empire-without-endorsement-deals.html">Taylor Swift</a>, Dua Lipa, and Beyoncé — was in 2014, the era of provocative hits like <i>Wrecking Ball</i> and <i>We Can’t Stop</i>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2025-08-07/the-miley-cyrus-case-renouncing-millions-from-touring-to-avoid-relapsing.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-07-17/the-most-gothic-and-thrilling-lady-gaga-kicks-off-a-new-tour-in-las-vegas-turning-her-life-into-an-opera.html Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:02:10 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-07-17/the-most-gothic-and-thrilling-lady-gaga-kicks-off-a-new-tour-in-las-vegas-turning-her-life-into-an-opera.html María Porcel Estepa The singer is reprising part of the show she presented at the Coachella festival, but bigger and more complete, with more songs and locked in a battle with herself The singer is reprising part of the show she presented at the Coachella festival, but bigger and more complete, with more songs and locked in a battle with herself Lady Gaga Las Vegas Bruno Mars Beyoncé Taylor Swift Kevin Mazur (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation) Lady Gaga Lady Gaga during the kick-off of The MAYHEM Ball tour at T-Mobile Arena on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Lady Gaga during the kick-off of The MAYHEM Ball tour at T-Mobile Arena on July 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. <p>Lady Gaga seems to have deeply internalized Socrates’ maxim of “Know thyself.” Because there’s nothing better than looking inward and seeing her strengths, and taking a stroll through the past, for the singer to present a well-rounded project. The eponymous tour for her album <i>Mayhem</i>, released last March, kicked off on Wednesday, July 16, in Las Vegas, and on that hot desert night, attendees quickly understood the reasons why the immense, operatic show concocted by <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-09-29/the-rolling-stones-enlist-lady-gaga-and-stevie-wonder-for-their-longest-song-in-54-years.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2023-09-29/the-rolling-stones-enlist-lady-gaga-and-stevie-wonder-for-their-longest-song-in-54-years.html">the New York singer</a> is selling out in the blink of an eye: because she herself enjoys it, and she knows her fans will too. And because it’s an immense show, one that keeps the audience on its feet and is curated down to the last millimeter by the mind of someone who has been in the entertainment industry for two decades and is very clear about who she is and what role she plays in it.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-07-17/the-most-gothic-and-thrilling-lady-gaga-kicks-off-a-new-tour-in-las-vegas-turning-her-life-into-an-opera.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-07-13/matt-berninger-taylor-swift-is-like-john-lennon-to-many-people-shes-undoubtedly-one-of-the-best-artists-working-today.html Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:31:31 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-07-13/matt-berninger-taylor-swift-is-like-john-lennon-to-many-people-shes-undoubtedly-one-of-the-best-artists-working-today.html Iñigo López Palacios With his new solo album, the frontman for The National, an indie rock band, wants to put the bad times behind him and show that beauty can emerge from the worst of times With his new solo album, the frontman for The National, an indie rock band, wants to put the bad times behind him and show that beauty can emerge from the worst of times The National Taylor Swift John Lennon Barack Obama The Strokes Chantal Anderson (EL PAÍS) Matt Berninger Matt Berninger in the Los Angeles studio where he's rehearsing for his tour. Matt Berninger in the Los Angeles studio where he's rehearsing for his tour. <p>Matt Berninger, 54, has already explained many times that <a href="https://elpais.com/especiales/coronavirus-covid-19/a-room-a-bar-and-a-class-how-the-coronavirus-is-spread-through-the-air/" target="_self" rel="" title="https://elpais.com/especiales/coronavirus-covid-19/a-room-a-bar-and-a-class-how-the-coronavirus-is-spread-through-the-air/">the Covid-19 lockdowns</a> led him to severe depression. And he makes it clear that he doesn’t want to dwell on the subject anymore. “I’m tired of my story,” he sighs. “I’ve told it many times. I recorded two albums about it. And, at first, the songs on this [new] one either revisited my story, grew out of it, or foreshadowed it.”</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-07-13/matt-berninger-taylor-swift-is-like-john-lennon-to-many-people-shes-undoubtedly-one-of-the-best-artists-working-today.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-06-29/life-on-demand-the-debate-between-recording-events-to-remember-them-or-living-in-the-moment.html Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-06-29/life-on-demand-the-debate-between-recording-events-to-remember-them-or-living-in-the-moment.html Jorge Marzo Cell phones have become a key element when it comes to maintaining and sharing experiences. However, they can be detrimental to natural memory and create excessive dependence Cell phones have become a key element when it comes to maintaining and sharing experiences. However, they can be detrimental to natural memory and create excessive dependence Karol G Madrid Estadio Santiago Bernabéu Bob Dylan Spotify Taylor Swift Jordi Salas (Getty Images) Mobile devices have revolutionized the way people consume leisure experiences. Mobile devices have revolutionized the way people consume leisure experiences. <p>It’s July 2024. The music begins to thunder through the immense speakers set up in the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid. The audience crowded onto the dance floor begins to scream, excited to see <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-02-12/karol-g-the-girl-from-medellin-is-now-the-woman-of-the-year.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-02-12/karol-g-the-girl-from-medellin-is-now-the-woman-of-the-year.html">Karol G</a> live. After the main screens show a video, the Colombian artist emerges from below the stage. Thousands of cell phones are already raised above the heads of those present, ready to record the moment. One of them belongs to Manuel Bacas, a 26-year-old from Granada, who uses his height to gain a better view and a privileged focus. With the battery fully charged, his phone stores Karol G in its memory, just as Bacas intended. When the concert ends, more than two hours later, he leaves the stadium rewarded with dozens of videos. But does the show feel the same if he’s constantly on his phone? “I don’t feel like I’m missing out on the concert by recording it, since any video I watch afterward transports me directly to it,” he says.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-06-29/life-on-demand-the-debate-between-recording-events-to-remember-them-or-living-in-the-moment.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-06-07/the-triumph-of-the-super-fem-transvestite-dyke-how-chappell-roan-rewrote-the-rules-of-pop.html Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-06-07/the-triumph-of-the-super-fem-transvestite-dyke-how-chappell-roan-rewrote-the-rules-of-pop.html Álex Vicente Theorists and artists such as Paul B. Preciado, Cindy Sherman, and Samantha Hudson analyze the cultural phenomenon led by the singer Theorists and artists such as Paul B. Preciado, Cindy Sherman, and Samantha Hudson analyze the cultural phenomenon led by the singer Chappell Roan Kate Bush Spotify Primavera Sound RuPaul Francis Scott Fitzgerald Atlantic Records Olivia Rodrigo Taylor Swift Cindy Sherman David Bowie Lady Gaga Erika Goldring (WireImage) 2024 Lollapalooza Festival Chappell Roan performs at Lollapalooza in Chicago, August 2024. Chappell Roan performs at Lollapalooza in Chicago, August 2024. <p>You only have to look around to find her red hair, her impossible falsetto, and her unabashed theatricality where you least expect it: <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-10-12/the-best-song-bridges-ever-the-few-seconds-that-can-make-or-break-a-track.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-10-12/the-best-song-bridges-ever-the-few-seconds-that-can-make-or-break-a-track.html">Chappell Roan</a> has been everywhere for a year. Since her glorious summer of 2024, when she went from a complete unknown to the new global pop sensation, her voice is no longer heard only on college radio and at gay pride marches. It’s also there on supermarket soundtracks or in the first episode of the new season of <a href="https://english.elpais.com/travel/2025-01-17/carrie-bradshaws-iconic-stoop-in-sex-and-the-city-closed-by-owner-tired-of-tourists.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/travel/2025-01-17/carrie-bradshaws-iconic-stoop-in-sex-and-the-city-closed-by-owner-tired-of-tourists.html"><i>And Just Like That...</i></a> This Saturday, she’ll be back in Barcelona, headlining Primavera Sound, in her only concert in Spain — the most laboriously booked of the entire festival, according to its organizers — and the first of 13 she’ll play in Europe this summer.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-06-07/the-triumph-of-the-super-fem-transvestite-dyke-how-chappell-roan-rewrote-the-rules-of-pop.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-05-24/why-its-better-not-to-listen-to-spotify-playlists.html Sat, 24 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-05-24/why-its-better-not-to-listen-to-spotify-playlists.html jordi perez Two recent books reveal the business practices that influence the content offered by this music platform Two recent books reveal the business practices that influence the content offered by this music platform Spotify Taylor Swift TikTok Streamers Spotify Daniel Ek, founder and CEO of Spotify, in a file photo. Daniel Ek, founder and CEO of Spotify, in a file photo. <p>Spotify has all the world’s music… in theory. But its algorithms decide many things. Like other <a href="https://english.elpais.com/international/women-leaders-of-latin-america/2024-08-01/second-class-thats-how-tech-platforms-treat-citizens-of-the-global-south.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/international/women-leaders-of-latin-america/2024-08-01/second-class-thats-how-tech-platforms-treat-citizens-of-the-global-south.html">technology platforms</a>, Spotify makes decisions to make more money. And this affects the music we listen to. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-05-24/why-its-better-not-to-listen-to-spotify-playlists.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-05-23/harvey-weinstein-is-not-that-bad-and-blake-lively-is-not-a-good-person-how-the-american-right-has-turned-the-tables.html Fri, 23 May 2025 13:45:17 GMT https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-05-23/harvey-weinstein-is-not-that-bad-and-blake-lively-is-not-a-good-person-how-the-american-right-has-turned-the-tables.html Miquel Echarri While the producer, convicted of multiple crimes, is starting to be viewed favorably, the actress, who has sued a co-star for harassment, is portrayed as a villain While the producer, convicted of multiple crimes, is starting to be viewed favorably, the actress, who has sued a co-star for harassment, is portrayed as a villain Harvey Weinstein Blake Lively FOX Taylor Swift Hollywood Ryan Reynolds Joe Rogan Getty Images / Pepa Ortiz (Collage) (EL PAÍS) Blake Lively and Harvey Weinstein. Blake Lively and Harvey Weinstein. <p>The culture wars, <a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-02-09/silicon-valleys-ultra-individualist-philosophy-wants-to-conquer-the-world.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-02-09/silicon-valleys-ultra-individualist-philosophy-wants-to-conquer-the-world.html">Ayn Rand</a> said, may seem bloodless to us, but no one in their right mind should allow themselves the luxury of losing them. Rand’s contemporary disciples, who are many and very illustrious, have not lost sight of the lesson of the mother of objectivism and fertile narcissism. For them, any opportunity is good when it comes to imposing your agenda and attracting new followers, whether it’s the skin color of Disney princesses, the sex, gender identity or sexual orientation of silver-screen icons, or the optimal level of tan that should be required for the <a href="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2023-10-10/testosterone-parties-the-latest-silicon-valley-fad.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/lifestyle/2023-10-10/testosterone-parties-the-latest-silicon-valley-fad.html">testicles of a virile man</a>.</p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/usa/2025-05-23/harvey-weinstein-is-not-that-bad-and-blake-lively-is-not-a-good-person-how-the-american-right-has-turned-the-tables.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p> https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-05-10/who-is-jami-gertz-the-unknown-actress-who-is-the-richest-woman-in-hollywood.html Sat, 10 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-05-10/who-is-jami-gertz-the-unknown-actress-who-is-the-richest-woman-in-hollywood.html Andrea Jiménez A philanthropist and ambassador for an NBA team, the performer’s career dates back to the 1980s. When the phone stopped ringing after a few hits, she stepped back to focus on her business work with her husband, billionaire Antony Ressler A philanthropist and ambassador for an NBA team, the performer’s career dates back to the 1980s. When the phone stopped ringing after a few hits, she stepped back to focus on her business work with her husband, billionaire Antony Ressler Hollywood Elon Musk Mark Zuckerberg Taylor Swift Tom Cruise Arnold Schwarzenegger George Clooney Seinfeld Ally McBeal Atlanta Hawks Milwaukee Brewers Allen Berezovsky (Getty Images) Jami Gertz Jami Getz at an Atlanta Hawks basketball game on January 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. Jami Getz at an Atlanta Hawks basketball game on January 28, 2019, in Los Angeles. <p>For the first time in history, <i>Forbes</i>’ most recent annual list recorded that the number of billionaires in the world had surpassed 3,000. Leading the ranking is <a href="https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2025-04-20/elon-musks-less-than-original-measures-developing-the-ideas-of-his-grandfather-joshua-haldeman.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2025-04-20/elon-musks-less-than-original-measures-developing-the-ideas-of-his-grandfather-joshua-haldeman.html">Elon Musk</a>, who regained his position after three years thanks to a fortune that amounts to $342 billion, according to the publication. He is followed by other well-known figures from the tech world, such as <a href="https://english.elpais.com/people/2024-05-14/the-reinvention-of-mark-zuckerberg-facebook-founder-turns-40-eager-to-leave-labels-aside.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/people/2024-05-14/the-reinvention-of-mark-zuckerberg-facebook-founder-turns-40-eager-to-leave-labels-aside.html">Mark Zuckerberg</a> and Jeff Bezos, and other wealthy individuals (although not as wealthy as them) such as Oprah Winfrey, Kim Kardashian, and <a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-08-27/taylor-swift-is-above-brands-how-she-built-a-multi-billion-dollar-empire-without-endorsement-deals.html" target="_self" rel="" title="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-08-27/taylor-swift-is-above-brands-how-she-built-a-multi-billion-dollar-empire-without-endorsement-deals.html">Taylor Swift</a>. </p><p><a href="https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-05-10/who-is-jami-gertz-the-unknown-actress-who-is-the-richest-woman-in-hollywood.html" target="_blank">Seguir leyendo</a></p>