Taylor Swift has done it again, folks. On August 28, 2022 while accepting her record-breaking third Video of the Year award — and after acknowledging that for the first time, there were four (!!!) women directors in the category — Swift announced that she would be releasing her brand new album Midnights on October 21, 2022. It was her first new album since evermore in December 2020, and with the magical feel of fire and Swift's makeup, we are loving the grunge-meets-glitter aesthetic.
With lyrics like "And it's 2 a.m. and I'm cursing your name" in "The Way I Loved You" and "The lingering question kept me up. 2 a.m., who do you love?" in "Enchanted," we knew this was one concept album Swift would knock out of the park. And she did not disappoint — it's definitely one of her best albums! Keep reading for everything you need to know about Midnights, the Eras Tour, and all her surprise songs.
Is Taylor Swift in Bridgerton?
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Yes, a Midnights song is featured in season 3 ofBridgerton, which drops May 16! "Snow on the Beach" will play during an episode of the series, and considering this is my favorite Taylor Swift song, I am over the moon. Here's the rest of the tracklist for now:
- “abcdefu” (Gayle) by Vitula
- “Dynamite” (BTS) by Vitamin String Quartet
- “Jealous” (Nick Jonas) by Shimmer
- “Cheap Thrills” (Sia) by Vitamin String Quartet
- “Happier Than Ever” (Billie Eilish) by Vitamin String Quartet
- “Snow on the Beach” (Taylor Swift and Lana Del Rey) by Atwood Quartet
- “Give Me Everything” (Pitbull) by Archer Marsh
How many 2024 Grammy nominations does Taylor Swift's Midnights have?
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The 2024 Grammy nominations were announced on November 10 and Taylor Swift got a total of six nominations: Best Pop Vocal Album for Midnights, Best Pop Solo Performance for "Anti-Hero", Best Pop Duo/Group Performance “Karma (feat. Ice Spice)", Song of the Year for “Anti-Hero” with Jack Antonoff, Record of the Year for "Anti-Hero", and Album of the Year for Midnights.
She ended up winning Best Pop Vocal Album — but Taylor Swift's Midnights also won Album of the Year, making her the first person in history to win the award four times. Taylor continues to break records and we are totally here for it!
How many songs does Midnights have?
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Taylor Swift's Midnights features 13 songs (which also happens to be her lucky number). We finally got the full tracklist on October 7 — or so we thought. After the whole album dropped at midnight on October 21, Swift made a surprise drop of seven extra tracks at 3am!
The album features some collabs. Track 4, "Snow On The Beach," features Lana Del Rey. We're over the moon because this has been a featured artist we've wanted for so long! Not only is Del Rey singing but Dylan O'Brien (who starred in All Too Well: The Short Film) plays the drums on the track.
Swift worked with Jack Antonoff to produce Midnights, and wrote songs with Antonoff, Joe Alwyn, and Zoë Kravitz, among others. Jack opened up to Vulture about the process of recording the album, and admitted his close friendship with Taylor helped the process more than just about anything else — and how Midnights' closer might not have made it onto the album!
"We made the bulk of [Midnights] in my apartment," he says in the interview. "['Mastermind'] a strange little song, and it just reminded me of the kind of thing that you can do with really close friends, whereas if it was a new relationship, you might not be able to dare to suck. Like, just try some weird shit. Because every once in a while, when you really throw yourself out there, you actually get the stuff that’s the most brilliant."
What is the Eras Tour?
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This is the first time Taylor Swift has gone on tour since ending the Reputation tour in 2018. Taylor Swift's newest tour covers all of her "eras, stories, songs, and late nights" together. Not only will fans get to see Swift but her opening acts include names like Paramore, Gracie Abrams, and Phoebe Bridgers. We're freaking out. As Miss Swift herself once said, "Baby let the games begin!"
Taylor also announced International Dates on June 20 and the second leg of the US tour on August 3! (Plus some extra Canadian dates November 2!) It's never too late to break out your best Taylor Swift costume and figure out concert tickets 👀.
In her December 2023 Person of the Year profile with TIME Magazine, Taylor talked about how she's known the tour was a big deal from the very beginning.
“I knew this tour was harder than anything I’d ever done before by a long shot,” she says. “Every day I would run on the treadmill, singing the entire set list out loud...Fast for fast songs, and a jog or a fast walk for slow songs.”
Taylor used a program her gym created just for her to help with her stamina, and worked with choreographer Mandy Moore, who BFF Emma Stone recommended. “I had three months of dance training, because I wanted to get it in my bones,” Taylor tells TIME. But instead of only training for endurance, she wanted to train for an even more important reason: “I wanted to be so over-rehearsed that I could be silly with the fans, and not lose my train of thought.”
And that's exactly what happened! Taylor has become so comfortable and confident onstage that she can make funny faces, improv dance moves, and mess around with her background dancers — and the show continues without a hitch. It's genuinely fun to watch and even more fun to recreate her dances! Taylor also admits that after a stretch of shows, she takes an entire day to relax and eat in bed, which might be the most relatable thing she's ever said.
Is You're Losing Me on Spotify?
Yes, "You're Losing Me" is finally on Spotify! In honor of Spotify naming Taylor Swift their Top Global Artist, she released the fan favorite track on streaming platforms. Before November 29, it had only been on exclusive physical copies of Midnights!
What is the Eras Tour Concert Film?
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Taylor Swift fans can relive their concert experience thanks to the Eras Tour Concert Film, a fall movie that Taylor says "has been the most meaningful, electric experience of my life so far."
"I’m overjoyed to tell you that it’ll be coming to the big screen soon," Taylor Swift continues in an Instagram post. "Eras attire, friendship bracelets, singing and dancing encouraged." You can stream an alternate version on Disney+ now!
What is Midnights about?
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Midnights chronicles over a dozen different sleepless nights throughout Taylor's life. Fans speculated whether it would have a toned-down, alternative sound or be a rock album like the one fans are convinced was supposed to drop in 2016. Turns out, it has more of a dreamy, ethereal pop finish that feels like 1989and reputation's big sister. Once again, Swift masterfully pairs an upbeat, glittery sound with deep and emotional lyrics for an unbeatable combo.
As far as lyrics go, the songs cover the kind of love, heartbreak, and self-loathing that keep Swift (and us) up at night. Our favorite lines so far are "Falling in a dream/Stars by the pocketful" from "Snow on the Beach" and "Draw the cat eye sharp enough to kill a man" from "Vigilante Shit."
"You should find another guiding light, guiding light/But I shine so bright" from "Dear Reader" is another memorable line that reveals how difficult it is for Swift to have so many people looking to her in moments when it feels like her life is falling apart.
Where can I listen to Midnights?
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Taylor Swift had a whole release week schedule full of late night appearances, music video drops, and record + CD drops. You can listen to the album on Spotify and Apple Music.
Are there any exclusive editions?
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There are three alternate versions of Midnights. The cool thing is that when you put all four together, the images on the back turn into a clock! You can also buy the Midnights and displays. Taylor also announced on May 24, 2023 that her shows in East Rutherford, New Jersey (which she's playing May 26, 27, and 28) would be selling a special edition CD featuring the Midnights vault track "You're Losing Me."
What Songs Are On Midnights?
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Swift posted a TikTok on September 21, 2022 where she revealed that she'd be revealing us the names of the tracks one at a time at random. The first track she revealed was Track 13 (of course), titled "Mastermind." And on October 7, we finally got the full tracklist for the standard version.
Midnights Tracklist:
- "Lavender Haze"
- "Maroon"
- "Anti-Hero"
- "Snow On The Beach" Feat. Lana Del Rey
- "You're On Your Own Kid"
- "Midnight Rain"
- "Question...?"
- "Vigilante Shit"
- "Bejeweled"
- "Labyrinth"
- "Karma"
- "Sweet Nothing"
- "Mastermind"
Additional Songs On Midnights (3AM Edition)
- "The Great War"
- "Bigger Than The Whole Sky"
- "Paris"
- "High Infidelity"
- "Glitch"
- "Would've, Could've, Should've"
- "Dear Reader"
Additional Songs On Midnights (Til Dawn Edition)
- "Hits Different"
- "Snow On The Beach" Feat. More Lana Del Rey
- "Karma" Feat. Ice Spice
Taylor Swift's Music Videos For Midnights
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The video for “Karma (feat. Ice Spice)” has SO many looks — and Easter eggs — that it's hard to keep track of all of them! Our personal favorite look is when Taylor's in the lightbulb. 💡
The video for the album opener, "Lavender Haze," was released on January 27 at midnight and features some seriously beautiful imagery. Check out our theory video here!
The video for "Bejeweled," an updated Cinderella retelling, was released on October 25th. This music video is filled to the brim with Easter eggs!
The music video for "Anti-Hero," which follows two separate Taylors who seem to be against each other, was released on October 21.
The Full List Of Eras Tour Dates
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2024 Eras Tour Dates
- Tokyo Dome (Tokyo, Japan); February 7-10
- MCG (Melbourne, Australia); February 16-18
- Accor Stadium (Sydney, Australia); February 23-26
- National Stadium, Singapore (Singapore); March 2-4; March 7-9
- Paris La Défense Arena (Paris, France); May 9-12
- Friends Arena (Stockholm, Sweden); May 17-19
- Estadio da Luz (Lisbon, Portugal); May 24-25
- Estadio Santiago Bernabéu (Madrid, Spain); May 29-30
- Groupama Stadium (Lyon, France); June 2-3
- BT Murrayfield Stadium (Edinburgh, UK); June 7-9
- Anfield Stadium (Liverpool, UK); June 13-15
- Principality Stadium (Cardiff, UK); June 18
- Wembley Stadium (London, UK); June 21-23
- Aviva Stadium (Dublin, Ireland); June 28-30
- Johan Cruijff Arena (Amsterdam, Netherlands); July 4-6
- Stadion Letzigrund Zürich (Zürich, Switzerland); July 9-10
- San Siro Stadium (Milan, Italy); July 13-14
- Veltins-Arena (Gelsenkirchen, Germany); July 17-19
- Volksparkstadion (Hamburg, Germany); July 23-24
- Olumpiastadion (Munich, Germany); July 27-28
- Pge Narodowy (Warsaw, Poland); August 1-3
- Ernst-Happel-Stadion (Vienna, Austria); August 8-10
- Wembley Stadium (London, UK); August 15-17; August 19-20
- Hard Rock Stadium (Miami, FL); October 18-20
- Caesars Superdome (New Orleans, LA); October 25-27
- Lucas Oil Stadium (Indianapolis, IN); November 1-3
- BC Place (Vancouver, BC); December 6-8
2023 Eras Tour Dates
- State Farm Stadium (Glendale, AZ); March 17 - 18
- Allegiant Stadium (Las Vegas, NV); March 24 - 25
- AT&T Stadium, (Arlington, TX); March 31 - April 2
- Raymond James Stadium (Tampa, FL); April 13 - 15
- NRG Stadium (Houston, TX); April 21 - 23
- Mercedes-Benz Stadium (Atlanta, GA); April 28 - 30
- Nissan Stadium (Nashville, TN); May 5 - 7
- Lincoln Financial Field (Philadelphia, PA); May 12 - 14
- Gillette Stadium (Foxborough, MA); May 19 - 21
- MetLife Stadium (East Rutherford, NJ); May 26 - 28
- Soldier Field (Chicago, IL); June 2 - 4
- Ford Field (Detroit, MI); June 9 - 10
- Acrisure Stadium (Pittsburgh, PA); June 16 - 17
- U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis, MN); June 23 - 24
- Paycor Stadium (Cincinnati, OH); June 30 - July 1
- GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (Kansas City, MI); July 7 - 8
- Empower Field at Mile High (Denver, CO); July 14 - 15
- Lumen Field (Seattle, WA); July 22 - 23
- Levi's Stadium (Santa Clara, CA); July 28 - 29
- Sofi Stadium (Los Angeles, CA); August 3 - 5; August 7 - 9
- Foro Sol (Mexico City, Mexico); August 24-27
- Estadio River Plate (Buenos Aires, Argentina); November 9-11
- Estádio Nilton Santos (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil); November 17-19
- Allianz Parque (So Paulo, Brazil); November 24-26
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10 Things I Hate About You and The Office fans listen up! There's a new project coming to Netflix from Kate Hudson and Mindy Kaling, and you NEED to know about it. Just like the best female-led TV shows, Running Point promises to be empowering, hilarious, and just a lot of fun. Keep reading for everything you need to know about the new TV show.
What is Running Point about?
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This new TV show follows Isla Gordon (played by Kate Hudson), who becomes President of the Los Angeles Waves basketball team after a scandal means her brother has to retire. In the male-dominated world of sports, Isla will have to prove to everyone around her — her brothers, the board, and the fans — that she can balance work AND play.
When does Running Point come out?
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Running Point is coming to Netflix in 2025.
Who's in the Running Point cast?
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Running Point stars Kate Hudson, Brenda Song, Drew Tarver, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Toby Sandeman, Chet Hanks, Max Greenfield, Keyla Monterroso Mejia, Roberto Sanchez, Uche Agada, and Dane DiLiegro.
I am so excited to see another show written by Mindy Kaling, especially one that stars Brenda Song and Kate Hudson! Let us know what you're currently binge watching on Facebook.
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As if surprise dropping an extra 15 songs for The Tortured Poets Departmentwasn't enough, Taylor Swift fans are getting another new song this summer thanks to Gracie Abrams' new album The Secret of Us. The Eras Tour opener revealed the collaboration when she dropped her album track list May 13, and needless to say, the internet went crazy. The song will be released with the full album on June 21, 2024.
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"Us. Feat @taylorswift," Gracie Abrams said in an Instagram story. "All I can tell you for now is that some of the most fun I've ever had in my whole entire life was writing this song together. Hands down. I am currently smiling and sweating thinking about it and I'll never get over the shock of seeing this one on the tracklist. You know how I feel."
Taylor Swift has been teasing "Us" since the release of TTPD thanks to a notebook with "Us" written across it — both at the library installation and in the "Fortnight" music video.
Gracie Abrams has talked about how much she loves Taylor Swift throughout her entire career, and the two quickly became friends! Gracie showed up to Taylor's birthday, and even got to sing her hit song "I Miss You, I'm Sorry" with Taylor during the Eras Tour after her opening set got canceled during the July 1 show in Cincinnati, Ohio.
“My set was canceled for safety reasons,” Gracie says on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. “Then Taylor texted me being like, ‘Hey, come out with me and do ‘I Miss You, I’m Sorry?” We ran it one time in her room and then did it there. I blacked out.”
“It’s a real masterclass to watch her do what she does,” she continues. “I felt like I was at college for this job. I watched every single one of her shows that I was lucky enough to open. I watched from every place possible in each stadium, just trying to pick up on how she’s able to do what she does.”
Are you excited for the new Gracie Abrams x Taylor Swift collab? I love Gracie's new song "Risk" so I can't wait to hear "Us"!
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Memorial Day weekend is nigh, and in the midst of planning your epic BBQ spread and a slew of themed cocktails, it's also time to start noting the Memorial Day sales you'll be shopping for a much-needed summer refresh. We've got the scoop on savings in just about every category – from beauty to home decor to fashion – so you know exactly when and where to save big.
Scroll on for the Memorial Day sales we're most excited about for 2024, and make sure to come back here for additional sale info!
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Just like fantasy stories can transport us to new worlds, period dramas are one way to get a whole new (er, old) glimpse of the world you wouldn't see otherwise. Just like contemporary films, period dramas have their fair share of relationship drama and scandal, with some amazing outfits to boot. After you've watched (and rewatched) season 3 of Bridgerton, add one — or better yet, all — of these picks to your watchlist! Once you've figured out what you're pressing play on first, read up on why The Bridgerton Cast Is “Obsessed” With Claudia Jessie.
Atonement — Stream on Prime Video
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Every time I talk to my team here at Brit + Co about their favorite period dramas, Atonement always makes the list. And for good reason! It's an emotional, sweeping piece that feels like different genres as it moves from family drama to romance to a war epic. The cast includes names like Saoirse Ronan, James McAvoy, and Keira Knightley.
Little Women — Stream on Hulu
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Everyone can love this story, even if you don't have sisters — although being a sister has definitely made me love it even more. There are two versions I recommend: the 1994 version with Winona Ryder, Christian Bale, and Kirsten Dunst, or Greta Gerwig's 2019 version with Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, and Emma Watson.
In my opinion, Greta's version is a little bit more thought-provoking for the viewer, but between both film's arcs, I prefer the 1994 film's linear structure. You can't go wrong with either movie, so why not watch both?
Emily — Stream on Paramount+ With Showtime
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My Letterboxd review after seeing Emily in theaters basically called this family the English, more tragic version of Little Women's March sisters. The celebration of creativity and identity feel even more powerful against the darker aesthetic and all of the painful experiences Emily Brontë lives through. Plus, it has one of the most emotional scores of 2023 that I've had on repeat ever since I watched it!
Mr. Malcolm's List — Stream on Paramount+ With Showtime
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When Julia Thistlewaite gets rejected by London's most eligible bachelor (the titular Mr. Malcolm), she decides to turn her friend into his ideal match, and get a little bit of revenge while she's at it. Anyone who loves Bridgerton's costumes (and Princess Diana's revenge dress) is gonna want to add this to their queue.
Pride & Prejudice — Rent on Amazon Prime
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Avid fans of Jane Austen's book (including yours truly) will likely give you two recommendations that each have their own viral scene: Colin Firth's lake diving in the 1995 BBC mini series or Matthew MacFadyen's hand flex after helping Keira Knightley into a carriage in the 2005 film. All jokes aside, both titles are wonderful celebrations of the story!
Belle — Stream on Max
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In this political, historical romance, Belle is the illegitimate, biracial daughter of a British admiral who's raised by her uncle. As she grows up alongside her cousin, Belle questions her identity as she realizes she belongs with neither the servants nor the family. And when she meets John, she becomes in integral part of the abolitionist movement in England.
Downton Abbey — Stream on Peacock
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If you love period pieces but prefer a slower pace, I'd recommend Downton Abbey. The stakes are high and some viewers still haven't gotten over the death of their favorite character (I'm talking about myself here), but I don't think it's as overstimulating as a lot of other dramas involving war, death, and relationships. Plus you literally CANNOT go wrong with Maggie Smith as the Dowager Countess. The studio just announced a third movie, so now is the perfect time to start the series!
Becoming Jane — Rent on Amazon Prime
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James McAvoy makes the list again with this semi-biographical film on Jane Austen's life. One of the best parts of any historical drama is when the main couple dances at a ball, and Becoming Jane has one of my favorite dances of all time. Fans of the author criticized the film when it came out, but if you go into it with an open mind, it's very enjoyable (and might just make you cry, too).
Marie Antoinette — Stream on Max
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I finally watched Sofia Coppola's iconic film for the first time, and it was as much a feast for the eyes as I'd hoped. Kirsten Dunst stuns as the infamous queen, and in addition to the textured, maximalist visuals, the story did make me think about Marie Antoinette in a new way. Considering I've been obsessed with her since middle school, that's saying something!
Emma — Stream on Prime Video
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If you love the visuals in Marie Antoinette, then I'm pretty sure you'll love this 2020 Jane Austen retelling. Every detail of the movie feels like its own piece of art (even the physical blocking and movements of the actors feels like a dance), and they all come together to create something cohesive, beautiful, and fun. You can also go for Gwyneth Paltrow's 1996 version or Clueless, which was inspired by Austen's book.
Sense and Sensibility — Rent on Amazon Prime
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With names like Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, and Hugh Grant, this movie has always felt wildly underrated, so consider this my official plea asking you to watch it. It's got everything: Family! Drama! True love! Taylor Swift also said during her Tribeca Film Festival talk in 2022 that it inspired her album Evermore, so there's that.
Why Didn't They Ask Evans? — Stream on BritBox
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I love this miniseries so much that I watch it every year. At this point, it's a tradition! Lucy Boynton and Will Poulter are so fun together, and their banter will leave rom-com lovers giggling and kicking their feet. Plus the 1930s fashions are just SO good.
Let us know what your favorite period dramas are in the comments, and check out the 2024 Movies you can look forward to this year!
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