The National’s Aaron Dessner “forever grateful” as he speaks out on working on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’

chose a sculptural, asymmetrical dress from Australian designer Tony Maticevski. The Amber cocktail dress (in an off-white shade called Pearl Crush) is a mix of cotton and polyester, and , if you need it for a summer gathering.The Only Murders in the Building star accessorized with gold jewelry, a slicked-back ponytail and a white handbag. And before you make a comment about the crinkly texture of the dress, know that it is intentional.

Taylor Swift fans to get “up to speed” on their knowledge of the artist before she comes to the UK in June.Altogether, 219,000 fans will descend on Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh to across three nights to see the ‘Eras’ tour. The crowd numbers are expected to beat Harry Styles’ record in 2023 for the biggest show in Scotland.The one-off 90-minute course, which will be delivered by Glasgow Clyde College (GCC), teaches parents and plus ones about Swift’s back catalogue, the setlist, her wardrobe and hairstyles and even the crowd chants.“Taylor mania doesn’t seem to be slowing any time soon, and we expect it’ll reach its peak here in Scotland in June,” said Robert Anderson, curriculum assistant principal at GCC [via The Independent].“We understand that not everyone will be up to speed on all things Taylor and might not get the full Eras experience.“That’s why we created this masterclass – to prepare those who’ll be heading along to the gig with their superfan kids, friends or partners to ensure they have just as memorable a time.“Taylor’s gigs are known for being so well crafted, and unless you’re a fan yourself, you might miss some of the iconic moments.“Our expert will take you through everything you need to know – leaving you a Swiftie in no time.”The course will take place on May 7 from 6 till 7:30pm – you can get hold of a free ticket here.Meanwhile, Swift has shared a video from rehearsals for the ‘Eras Tour’ – fuelling speculation that her new album could be added to the setlist.

Taylor Swift has celebrated the ongoing success of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ by sharing a series of photographs of her with collaborators Post Malone and Florence Welch. Check them out below.The polaroids were shared by the pop icon on Instagram last night (April 28), as she celebrated the new album debuting at Number One on the Billboard 200 chart, and selling over 2.6million units in America.“My mind is blown.

Joe Alwyn wants to move on with his life.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship — and one milestone bettors can put money on is when the power couple will announce they’re tying the knot.There is a 75% chance that the pop princess and the football star will make their engagement public before the NFL season kicks off Sept. 5, according to a report this week by the online sports betting community OLBG.“People will bet on them, especially with the rise of Swift being on television a lot with the NFL,” Jake Ashton, OLBG senior news editor, told The Post.“The markets now for each of Kelce’s games, they all have Taylor Swift specials in there because there has been an increase in men watching it with their partners who have shown interest in Swift.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, a pairing that intrigues fans and media alike, recently enjoyed a getaway in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. But they weren’t alone in their beachside escapade; Hollywood heartthrob Bradley Cooper and supermodel Gigi Hadid joined them.

Have Taylor Swift fans tracked down the statue referenced in thanK you aIMee?

Matty Healy is breaking his silence on ex Taylor Swift’s new double album, “The Tortured Poets Department” — and revealing if he actually pressed play on the new tracks.The 1975 frontman, 35, was approached by paparazzi in L.A. on Wednesday and asked how he would “rate” his “Taylor diss track” compared to others she has written about.“My diss track? Oh!” he replied.“I haven’t really listened to that much of it but I’m sure it’s good.”Swifties were quick to theorize what songs Swift penned about Healy, whom she briefly dated last year.

What an interesting week to be Matty Healy!

Who’s Taylor Swift anyway?Taylor Swift has gone through “hell” because of her name — but not the Taylor Swift you’re thinking of.A 19-year-old from the Scottish village of Newarthill, Lanarkshire, shares a name with the global superstar — and is often told she’s an imposter of the pop phenomenon, who released her latest chart-topping, blood-spilling album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” on April 19.Her ID has been questioned by taxi drivers and border officials to the point that she now additionally carries around her passport to prove she’s not trying to impersonate the “Cruel Summer” singer.“I’ve had hell because of my name,” the Swift of Scotland told The Sun.Swift’s parents, Mairi Rice and Peter Swift, both 43, named their daughter before Taylor Swift became the huge star she is today.The singer’s self-titled debut album was released in 2006 when baby Swift, born in December 2004, would’ve been about 2 years old.“Normally, most of us only need to have documentation for a few things,” her mom told the outlet. “But for Taylor, she needs it for absolutely everything.

Taylor Swift‘s new track ‘thanK you aIMee’ is about Kim Kardashian.Swift released her 11th studio LP ‘The Tortured Poets Department‘ today (April 19) as well as surprise releasing an anthology version with an extra 15 songs. ‘thanK you aIMee’ is a part of the newly added tracks and has left fans believing that the song was aimed at the reality TV star who has had a history with the pop singer.For starters, The letters capitalised in the title spell out ‘Kim’, immediately connecting the song to the Kardashian.

Taylor Swift released her eleventh studio album “The Tortured Poets Department.”“An anthology of new works that reflect events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time – one that was both sensational and sorrowful in equal measure,” Swift wrote on Instagram, describing the ambitious record.Two hours later, she surprised even the most devout Swifties announcing that “The Tortured Poets Department” is a 31-track (!) double album.“I’d written so much tortured poetry in the past 2 years and wanted to share it all with you, so here’s the second installment of TTPD: The Anthology. 15 extra songs.

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ has been swamped by Swifties.Swift dropped the album yesterday (April 19), before later revealing that it is in fact a double album, sharing 15 additional tracks. She has also released the official video for the single ’Fortnight’, which features Post Malone.One unexpected side effect of the album’s release has seen hundreds of Swift fans flock to The Black Dog in Vauxhall, South London, after Swift sang about it on the song of the same name.“And your location, you forgot to turn it off / And so I watch as you walk / Into some bar called The Black Dog / And pierce new holes in my heart,” she sings.The song is thought to address her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn, who lives in the same area as the pub.The staff at The Black Dog are now frantically searching through their CCTV archives to try to find any evidence of either Swift or Alwyn visiting the premises in the past.A post shared by The Black Dog Vauxhall (@theblackdogvauxhall)“This is the Taylor Swift Effect – anything she touches goes viral,” said Amy Cowley, who works at the pub (via the Standard).

Taylor Swift fans are known to give their fur babies monikers inspired by the pop star — and there was a recent spike in this Swiftie tradition ahead of the release of her double album “The Tortured Poets Department” on Friday.Besides the name Taylor itself, her song and album titles like Karma, Red and Midnight made the Top 10 list, as well as Travis and Kelce, in honor of her Super Bowl-winning boyfriend, according to user data compiled by pet insurance marketplace Pawlicy Advisor.“I had searched Taylor-themed girl names and wasn’t getting anything I just loved, then it hit me — ‘Poet’ would be perfect,” said Bridget Colbert, who picked up her Mini Australian Labradoodle on April 10.The mom of four daughters said their family’s new addition will help them get over not being able to attend the songstress’ current concert tour.“Being able to afford that many attending the Eras Tour isn’t an option, the next best thing was a sweet pup,” Colbert, 40, who lives in Elizabeth City, NC, told The Post.Heather Argrave got a new kitten on April 14 and named her “Willow,” after the lead single from Swift’s 2020 album “Evermore.”The Prairieville, LA resident works as a nurse in the emergency department of a veterinary teaching hospital, and the short hair Calico was brought in because of the kindness of a stranger.“We receive what’s called ‘Good Samaritan’ animals. These are strays that people take the time to stop and pick up and bring to us for medical care,” said Argrave, 39.“Willow came in covered in fleas and she was tied in a grocery bag and dumped.

Everyone is talking about The Tortured Poets Department. When we say everyone, we mean everyone!

her highly anticipated eleventh studio album, “The Tortured Poets Department,” which appears to feature nods to her current boyfriend, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.It’s been speculated the three-time Super Bowl champ — who started dating the pop superstar last summer — is the focal point of the song “The Alchemy,” while others suggested the track “So High School” has a special Kelce meaning.“So High School is so Travis Kelce coded and I’m just like

Taylor Swift has surprise-revealed that the record is a double album titled, ‘The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology’.The album was announced by Taylor Swift on social media, who noted that ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is a “secret DOUBLE album. I’d written so much tortured poetry in the past 2 years and wanted to share it all with you, so here’s the second installment of TTPD: The Anthology.

Taylor Swift has seemingly hinted at failed wedding plans with Joe Alwyn in her new album, where she also opens up about their emotional split. Rumours started swirling in April last year that Taylor and Joe had called it quits after six years together.

The Tortured Poets Department’, Taylor Swift fans are at fever pitch with speculation about details of the album and its slow reveal.The pop icon is set to release her 11th studio record tomorrow (April 19) – the follow-up to 2022’s Grammy-winning ‘Midnights’.It will feature collaborations with Florence + The Machine (on ‘Florida!!!’) and Post Malone (on ‘Fortnight’), while other song titles on the record include ‘My Boy Only Breaks His Favourite Toys’, ‘Down Bad’, ‘But Daddy I Love Him’, ‘I Can Do It With A Broken Heart’ and ‘The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived’. See the full tracklist here.Earlier in the week, Swift ramped up the anticipation by sharing a new animated video on Instagram, which was brimming with Easter eggs about the record.

“The Tortured Poets Department,” is about to turn us all into wannabe bards when it is dropped from the pop heavens.The LP got the grandest of announcements on the Grammy stage in February — after Swift won Best Pop Vocal Album for 2022’s “Midnights.”“I want to say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I’ve been keeping from you for the last two years, which is that my brand-new album comes out April 19,” Swift, 34, said while cradling her lucky 13th gramophone. “It’s called ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ I’m gonna go post the cover backstage.”Of course, Swift would go on to win a record fourth Album of the Year Grammy — her 14th gramophone overall — for “Midnights.” But ever the marketing boss that she is, she went right into launching her next era — and Swifties all over are here for it.While no singles or videos have been released from “The Tortured Poets Department,” here’s everything you need to know before the latest Taylor takeover.