The New York Times – Music:
“Midnights” and “Anti-Hero” top the Billboard 200 and Hot 100, but nostalgic favorites are starting to arrive in force.
Category: Swift, Taylor
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With No Major Releases to Challenge Her, Taylor Swift Sticks at No. 1
The New York Times – Music:
“Midnights” logs a fourth week leading the Billboard 200, while Drake and 21 Savage, Bad Bunny and Lil Baby also hold their spots in the Top 5.
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ Returns to No. 1 for a Third Week
The New York Times – Music:
Drake and 21 Savage’s collaborative album “Her Loss,” which topped the chart last week, falls to No. 2.
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Ticketmaster’s Parent Company Said to Face Justice Department Investigation
The New York Times – Music:
The inquiry predates the botched presale of Taylor Swift tickets this week and is said to focus on whether Live Nation has abused its power in the live music industry.
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Taylor Swift Calls Ticketmaster Woes ‘Excruciating’ in Statement to Fans
The New York Times – Music:
Following widespread issues with the sale of tickets to her upcoming Eras Tour, the singer wrote that she hopes “to provide more opportunities for us to all get together and sing these songs.”
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Ticketmaster Cancels Sale of Taylor Swift Tickets After Snags
The New York Times – Music:
After a presale for the pop star’s Eras Tour ended in chaos earlier this week, the ticket broker canceled its plans to sell tickets to the general public on Friday.
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Lawmakers Criticize Ticketmaster After Taylor Swift Presale Snafus
The New York Times – Music:
Several Democratic House members said the company has become too much of a monopoly since its merger with Live Nation in 2010.
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Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Lead 2023 Grammy Nominations
The New York Times – Music:
Brandi Carlile, Lizzo and Harry Styles, also near the top of the pack, will compete for the biggest awards at the 65th annual ceremony in February.