Dua Lipa’s “Illusion” was inspired by her dating life

Dua Lipa’s “Illusion” was inspired by her dating life

Tyrone Lebon/Warner Records; Sabrina: Island/UMGDua Lipa shares the process behind the making of her latest single, “Illusion,” in a new How it Went Down video for Billboard, revealing the song was inspired by her dating life at the time.Dua says the idea for the track came from a chat she was having with her songwriting partner where she was talking…Read More…

Taylor Swift is releasing a new music video Friday night

Taylor Swift is releasing a new music video Friday night

Beth GarrabrantWhile Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department will be ours on April 19, we haven’t heard anything about visuals from the album — until now.The official Taylor Nation account posted on social media, “If entry into THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT is what you seek, step out of the Midnights room and enjoy…Read More…

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Suga and more

Music notes: Taylor Swift, Suga and more

Murals are going up in Chicago that appear to be teasing Taylor Swift’s new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Fans have shared images on social media of the murals, which include the text “TTPD” and “13.” The murals also feature a QR code, which leads you to a message on YouTube Shorts that says “Error 321.”  Fans have pointed out that the…Read More…

Mastermind: What Patrick Mahomes admires about Taylor Swift

Mastermind: What Patrick Mahomes admires about Taylor Swift

Joshua Kissi for TIMEAs a result of Taylor Swift’s romance with Travis Kelce, she’s become friendly with the Kansas City Chiefs roster — especially quarterback Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany. In his new profile for TIME’s 100 Most Influential People, Mahomes says he admires Taylor not only for her work ethic, but because she…Read More…

Ariana Grande’s grandma presented with special award for chart achievement

Ariana Grande’s grandma presented with special award for chart achievement

Courtesy Republic RecordsAriana Grande has received multiple awards for her chart achievements, but she’s really excited about the one her grandma just got.As previously reported, Ariana’s 98-year-old “nonna,” Marjorie Grande, recently set a record on the Billboard Hot 100. Thanks to her feature on Ari’s song “Ordinary Things,” which debuted on the Billboard Hot 100 at #55, she’s now…Read More…