Rolling Stone Writer Says Taylor Swift Is the 'Better Adele' After New Album

This Day in History: Paul McCartney Announces the Breakup of the Beatles

This Day in History: , Paul McCartney Announces the Breakup of the Beatles. April 10, 1970. McCartney announced the breakup in a press statement prior to the release of his debut solo album, 'McCartney.'. When asked if his songwriting partnership with John Lennon would be active again, McCartney replied with a terse, "No.". The Beatles had been in the process of breaking up for several years. But the statement sent shockwaves through the music industry, further alienating McCartney from the rest of the band. In an interview with 'Rolling Stone,' Lennon responded, saying, "[Paul] can’t have his own way, so he’s causing chaos.". By the end of 1970, McCartney officially filed suit to dissolve the business partnership of The Beatles

Critics and Fans Praise Beyoncé for ‘Impressive’ Country Album ‘Cowboy Carter’

Critics and Fans Praise Beyoncé , for ‘Impressive’ Country Album ‘Cowboy Carter’. Beyoncé released her eighth studio album on March 29. Consisting of 27 tracks, 'Cowboy Carter' is already receiving high praise from critics and fans alike, BBC reports. . 'The Guardian' critic Alexis Petridis said that Beyoncé is "impressively capable of doing whatever she wants.". Page Six critic Nicholas Hautman referred to the album as "the revival that country music so desperately needed,". "instantly timeless," and "a soulful celebration of Southern values and the genre's African roots.". A fan on social media said Queen Bey's voice was "the best it's ever been in her career.". The album includes cameos by Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Linda Martell. The album includes cameos by Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Linda Martell. The album includes cameos by Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and Linda Martell. Miley Cyrus and Post Malone are guests on the album as well. . Miley Cyrus and Post Malone are guests on the album as well. . Beyoncé also performs her own versions of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and The Beatles' timeless classic, "Blackbird.". Beyoncé also performs her own versions of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and The Beatles' timeless classic, "Blackbird.". Beyoncé also performs her own versions of Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and The Beatles' timeless classic, "Blackbird.". The album "proves her adaptability and mastery, regardless of genre," according to the BBC's Mark Savage. The genres overlap so seamlessly is evidence of Beyoncé's technical mastery, but also of her central thesis: that Nashville's marginalization of outsiders, and black women in particular, weakens the music in the long run, Mark Savage, BBC News music correspondent, via statement. While some critics say that the album should have been less than 27 tracks, . Larisha Paul from 'Rolling Stone' said that "every piece" of 'Cowboy Carter' was "meticulously thought out," from the album's length to the artwork.

Jeremy Allen White in Talks to Star As Bruce Springsteen in Biopic

Jeremy Allen White in Talks , to Star As Bruce Springsteen in Biopic. The Emmy-winning actor is in talks to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,' according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The Emmy-winning actor is in talks to play "The Boss" in an upcoming biopic called 'Deliver Me From Nowhere,' according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. The movie is based on a 2023 book written by Warren Zanes. It will center around "the making of Springsteen's 1982 album, 'Nebraska,'" according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. Scott Cooper is working on the script and also plans to direct. Former Netflix head Scott Stuber is also involved in the project. 'Nebraska,' Springsteen's sixth studio album, was once ranked as the 150th greatest album of all time by 'Rolling Stone.'. Springsteen reportedly performed all of the instrumentals on that album. It was released two years before Springsteen's mega hit, 'Born in the U.S.A.'. Additional details about White's discussions to portray Springsteen have yet to be revealed. . The actor has gained renewed attention for his role on 'The Bear' which earned him his first Emmy in January

David Leitch & Kelly McCormick on Conversations With Ryan Gosling Doing Stunts for 'The Fall Guy' | THR Video

'The Fall Guy' director David Leitch and producer Kelly McCormick talk about conversations with Ryan Gosling doing his own stunts in the movie. Plus, Kelly McCormick dishes on choosing Taylor Swift's "All Too Well" for the car scene.

Emily Blunt Calls Stunt People the "Unsung Heroes" of the Entertainment Industry at 'The Fall Guy' Premiere | THR Video

Emily Blunt chats with THR on the red carpet for 'The Fall Guy' and calls stunt people the "unsung heroes" of the entertainment industry. Plus, she shares her thoughts on Taylor Swift's reaction to hers and Ryan Gosling's SNL monologue.

Sinéad O’Connor’s Estate Tells Donald Trump to Stop Using Her Music

Sinéad O’Connor’s Estate , Tells Donald Trump to Stop Using Her Music. Sinéad O’Connor’s Estate , Tells Donald Trump to Stop Using Her Music. Donald Trump has been using O'Connor's rendition of "Nothing Compares 2 U" at campaign events, CNN reports. . The late singer's estate issued a joint statement with Chrysalis Records to say that O'Connor would have been "disgusted, hurt and insulted" by Trump's use of the song. Throughout her life, it is well known that Sinéad O’Connor lived by a fierce moral code defined by honesty, kindness, fairness, and decency towards her fellow human beings. , Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement with Chrysalis Records. It was with outrage therefore that we learned that Donald Trump has been using her iconic performance of "Nothing Compares 2 U" at his political rallies, Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement with Chrysalis Records. It is no exaggeration to say that Sinéad would have been disgusted, hurt, and insulted to have her work misrepresented in this way by someone who she herself referred to as a ‘biblical devil.’, Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement with Chrysalis Records. As the guardians of her legacy, we demand that Donald Trump, and his associates desist from using her music immediately, Sinéad O’Connor’s estate, via joint statement with Chrysalis Records. Trump has received similar cease-and-desist letters from other artists in the past. Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. . Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. . Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. . Such artists include the Rolling Stones, R.E.M., Linkin Park and the estate of Tom Petty. . Adele and Steven Tyler have also told the former president that he can't use their music, CNN reports. . Adele and Steven Tyler have also told the former president that he can't use their music, CNN reports.

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' Has Best Streaming Week Ever

Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department' , Has Best Streaming Week Ever. Associated Press reports that Taylor Swift's latest album 'The Tortured Poets Department' has continued to dominate. . In the week following its release, Swift's 11th album hit number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z for having 14 number one albums, the second most, compared to The Beatles who hold the record with 19 number one albums. . The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z for having 14 number one albums, the second most, compared to The Beatles who hold the record with 19 number one albums. . The accomplishment ties Swift with Jay-Z for having 14 number one albums, the second most, compared to The Beatles who hold the record with 19 number one albums. . The 31-track double album has already amassed 2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million of those coming from traditional album sales. The 31-track double album has already amassed 2.61 million equivalent album units, with 1.91 million of those coming from traditional album sales. Bolstering those traditional album sales, which include downloads, CDs and cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units. Bolstering those traditional album sales, which include downloads, CDs and cassettes, the album had the highest vinyl sales in modern history, accounting for 859,000 units. The album has also already become the top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units. The album has also already become the top-selling album of 2024, surpassing Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter,' which sold 228,000 units. According to Luminate, the album also hit 891.34 million streams, which registered as the biggest streaming week for an album ever. . According to Luminate, the album also hit 891.34 million streams, which registered as the biggest streaming week for an album ever. . My mind is blown. I’m completely floored by the love you’ve shown this album. , Taylor Swift, via X. 2.6 million are you actually serious? Thank you for listening, streaming, and welcoming Tortured Poets into your life. Feeling completely overwhelmed, Taylor Swift, via X. The album has also broken the highest single-week for an album, eclipsing Drake's 'Scorpion,' which had 745.92 million in 2018

Taylor Swift Drops Surprise Album Alongside 'The Tortured Poets Department' Release | THR News Video

Taylor Swift surprises fans by dropping a major addition - two hours after her initial release of 'The Tortured Poets Department.'

Patti Smith Is Honored to Have Been Name-Dropped on Taylor Swift’s New Album

Patti Smith Is Honored to Have Been , Name-Dropped on Taylor Swift’s New Album. Taylor Swift name-dropped legendary musician Patti Smith in a song on her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department.'. Taylor Swift name-dropped legendary musician Patti Smith in a song on her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department.'. And who's gonna hold you like me? And who's gonna know you, if not me? I laughed in your face and said, 'You're not Dylan Thomas, I'm not Patti Smith This ain't the Chelsea Hotel, we'rе modern idiots.' And who's gonna hold you like me?, Taylor Swift, via "The Tortured Poets Department". And who's gonna hold you like me? And who's gonna know you, if not me? I laughed in your face and said, 'You're not Dylan Thomas, I'm not Patti Smith This ain't the Chelsea Hotel, we'rе modern idiots.' And who's gonna hold you like me?, Taylor Swift, via "The Tortured Poets Department". 77-year-old Smith took to Instagram to thank Swift for the mention, 'Cosmopolitan' reports. . 77-year-old Smith took to Instagram to thank Swift for the mention, 'Cosmopolitan' reports. . She posted black and white pictures of herself reading 'Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog' by Dylan Thomas with the following caption:. This is saying I was moved to be mentioned in the company of the great Welsh poet Dylan Thomas. Thank you Taylor. @taylorswift, Patti Smith, via Instagram. This isn't the first time Smith has spoken positively about Swift, 'Cosmopolitan' reports. In 2019, she talked about Swift's celebrity status with 'The New York Times.'. She's a pop star who's under tremendous scrutiny all the time, and one can't imagine what that's like, Patti Smith, to 'The New York Times'. It's unbelievable to not be able to go anywhere, do anything, have messy hair. , Patti Smith, to 'The New York Times'. And I’m sure that she’s trying to do something good. She’s not trying to do something bad. , Patti Smith, to 'The New York Times'. And if it influences some of her avid fans to open up their thoughts, what does it matter?, Patti Smith, to 'The New York Times'

Taylor Swift Reveals What Inspired Songs on New Album 'The Tortured Poets Department' | THR News Video

Taylor Swift is detailing the deeper meaning behind some of the songs on her latest album 'The Tortured Poets Department.' She offered fans a track-by-track experience for the songs "Fortnight," "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys," "Clara Bow" and more.

Taylor Swift Drops ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ As Surprise Double Album

Taylor Swift Drops , ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ , As Surprise Double Album. Swift's new music dropped early on April 19, but fans got way more than they were expecting, Deadline reports. . It’s a 2am surprise: The Tortured Poets Department is a secret DOUBLE album, Taylor Swift, via Instagram. 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 instalment of TTPD: The Anthology. 15 extra songs. And now the story isn’t mine anymore… it’s all yours, Taylor Swift, via Instagram. In a previous post, Swift described her new music as, , “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.”. This period of the author’s life is now over, the chapter closed and boarded up. There is nothing to avenge, no scores to settle once wounds have healed. , Taylor Swift, via Instagram. And upon further reflection, a good number of them turned out to be self-inflicted. , Taylor Swift, via Instagram. This writer is of the firm belief that our tears become holy in the form of ink on a page. Once we have spoken our saddest story, we can be free of it. And then all that’s left behind is the tortured poetry, Taylor Swift, via Instagram. Fans have been speculating about who two particular tracks — 'The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived' and "Guilty as Sin?' — are about. . Matt Healy and Joe Alwyn are names that have come up. Matt Healy and Joe Alwyn are names that have come up. Meanwhile, music journalists' reviews have been mixed when it comes to the double album drop. Taylor Swift's new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department,' is a boldly candid breakup album, with some of her most quotable lyrics ever, Chris Willman, senior music writer and chief music critic at 'Variety'. The intrigue in the lyrics is somewhat predicated on gossip and I found that after three or four listens to this album, or at least the first half, once you’ve drained the fact out of it, I wasn’t quite sure what the replay factor would be, Laura Snape, deputy music editor at 'The Guardian,' via Deadline