These 19 Gourmet Hot Dogs Put Food Trucks To Shame

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We loved hot dogs as kids, and we can love them just as much as adults. (Seriously, put down the burger.) These gourmet hot dogs have gone through a total culinary makeover, and we're losing our minds over them.

Whether your greatest food obsession is over breakfast sandwiches or brimming tacos, we promise you there's a batch of gourmet hot dogs to match it. See for yourself with these 17 delicious and innovative gourmet hot dogs!

Our Favorite Crave-Worthy Gourmet Hot Dogs

Gourmet Hot Dogs in Lettuce Wraps

For a healthier take on gourmet hot dogs, these Mexican-inspired lettuce wraps are the way to go. Without the bun, these links will still have you feeling full, thanks to the generous toppings and flavorful dipping sauce! (via Brit + Co)

Carrot Hot Dogs

Carrot hot dogs are a lifesaver for the vegans and vegetarians in your house. You'll cook some whole carrots for these gourmet hot dogs until they're nice and tender, then load the bun up with every little topping your heart desires. (via Brit + Co)

Cheesy Mexican Gourmet Hot Dogs

Keep your tacos for Tuesdays and dress your hot dogs with cheese sauce, Serrano peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco every other day of the week. (via The Wicked Noodle)

Nacho Hot Dogs

These gourmet hot dogs are like all of your favorite concession snacks combined into one. Nacho cheese adorns each dog alongside salsa, guac, and crumbled chips for that extra crunch! (via A Spicy Perspective)

Chili Dogs

Summer nights are complete with these chili dogs! Make sure to pile on all the toppings you can for a full-flavor experience. (via Culinary Hill)

Bánh Mì Hot Dogs

These astounding gourmet hot dogs are inspired by the highly-craved Vietnamese Bánh Mì. They're even topped with all the right stuff, from crispy daikon to punchy jalapeños. (via My Name Is Yeh)

Merguez Gourmet Hot Dogs with Caramelized Onions

Caramelized onions are a total game-changer on these hearty and juicy Merguez hot dogs — and don't be shy with that old-fashioned mustard! (via Ricardo Cuisine)

German-Style Carrot Dogs

Making these gourmet hot dogs German-style means they get heaps of sauerkraut and relish piled on top. Delish! (via This Wife Cooks)

The Ultimate Breakfast Hot Dog

Good news, friends! We can now indulge in gourmet hot dogs for breakfast, by piling them high with fried eggs, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and potato hash. (via Frugal Mom Eh!)

Korean Kimchi Cheese Dogs

Skip the hot dog stand and opt for these umami-infused gourmet hot dogs instead! Each one gets drowned in a sweet gochujang sauce, pickled kimchi, and oh-so melty mozz.(via Takes Two Eggs)

Korean Slaw Dog

You just haven't had a true gourmet hot dog until you've had one loaded with Sriracha ketchup, ginger-infused mustard, and a sweet n' spicy Korean slaw. (via Taste and See)

Chorizo Gourmet Hot Dogs With Chimichurri and Smokey Red Relish

In case it wasn't obvious, gourmet hot dogs are *all* about the toppings. This recipe lets you choose between an herbaceous chimichurri or a smokey red relish, but we say use both. (via Gourmet Traveller)

Greek Hot Dog

If you feel the need to put a Greek spin on everything, then you need these dogs in your life. They're jam-packed with cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, kalamata olives, tzatziki, and an obligatory mound of crumbled feta. (via Homemade Home)

Summer Garden Dogs

Moving away from the heavily loaded dogs, these lighter, crispier garden gourmet hot dogs are the *perfect* partner for summertime. (via A Spicy Perspective)

Bacon-Wrapped Jalapeño Hot Dogs

Since everything is better when wrapped in bacon, these hot dogs are a total crowd-pleaser. Just add some melted cheddar and jalapeños, and you've got a guaranteed dinner winner. (via Port and Fin)

Cuban Hot Dog

Stuffed between grilled panini, these beefy gourmet hot dogs are an ah-mazing nod to a Cuban classic, with Swiss cheese, ham, mayo, mustard, and crisp dill pickles. (via Homemade Home)

Hawaiian Hot Dog with Special Sweet-Spicy Yogurt Sauce

Put a mouthwatering Hawaiian spin on your franks by piling them with chunks ofpineapple, mango, avocado, and a sweet, yet spicy yogurt sauce. These are the tastiest gourmet hot dogs yet! (via Easy Cooking With Molly)

Loaded Cheddar and Blue Cheese Buffalo Chicken Dogs

We'll take pretty much anything Buffalo-style. These gourmet hot dogs (actually made of chicken) will always do the trick. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Hong Kong Phooey Hot Dog

This hot dog is deep-fried in a tempura batter and served with a smear of peanut butter, hot chili sauce, bean sprouts, and a crispy egg net that will woo just about anyone. (via Simone's Kitchen)

French Onion Hot Dogs

Bring the essence of French onion soup to your summer dinner plate with some hefty dogs, caramelized onions, gooey Gruyere cheese, and fresh thyme. (via Life Tastes Good)

So next time you play host to backyard BBQ, ditch the ketchup and mustard and dazzle your guests with gourmet hot dogs with all the fixings – and don't forget to follow us on Pinterest for more recipes!

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To us, the avocado toast craze is still in full swing. We'd happily take our Instagram feeds flooded with aesthetically-pleasing pics of avo toast! The crunchy-yet-creamy combo is delicious, nutritious, and easy to make, but let’s keep it real: the classic version of avocado toast (crispy bread + smashed avocado + sea salt + olive oil + lemon juice) has become a little — dare we say, basic?

With the help of a few tasty toppings, you can upgrade your avocado toast game and give this foodie favorite quite the gourmet flair. The results will make your followers jealous, but your taste buds oh-so happy. Check out this list of avocado toast recipes to keep your meals inspired!

Avocado Egg Salad

Made with four ingredients, this mayo-free avocado + egg salad is a game changer. It’s a fabulous make-ahead lunch that will give your work day some extra excitement! (via The Roasted Root)

Autumn Avocado Toast

We’re confident this toasted avocado toast treat can be enjoyed all year long, especially on chilly days or nights when you’re craving something that's both sweet and savory. (via How Sweet Eats)

Cottage Cheese Avocado Toast

Cottage cheese is a super easy way to give your avocado toast recipes a boost of protein! Its cheesy, creamy consistency blends exceptionally well with mashed or sliced avocado, and in this delicious case, fresh tomatoes. (via The Fast Recipe)

Roasted Chickpea Avocado Toast

Same goes for chickpeas! They're a nice, cheap source of vegan protein that can make your avocado toast recipes more fulfilling. This recipe calls for you to pan-roast them, so they get crispy and flavorful. (via Two Peas & Their Pod)

Avocado Toast with Roasted Asparagus on Multigrain

This loaded toast is good for meals beyond just breakfast. The hearty roasted asparagus will warm you up from the inside out, all while incorporating tons of vitamins and minerals in each bite. (via Vanilla and Bean)

Avocado Toast with Brown Butter Sesame Seeds

The brown butter sesame seeds that adorn the top of this toast add a much-needed note of umami, balancing out the creamy avo in no time. (via The Original Dish)

Grilled Corn, Feta, + Egg in a Hole Avocado Toast

Bet you've never seen an avocado toast recipe like this before! This pick gets topped with grilled corn, feta cheese, egg, and if you feel like going gourmet with it, some fresh peach slices. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Avocado + Heirloom Tomato Toast

We can all agree that avocado toast is what dreams are made of. But when you add fresh, ripened tomatoes and drizzle some balsamic vinegar on top, it takes your avocado toast dreams to a whole new level. (via Blissful Basil)

Open-Faced Lemon Pepper Artichoke and Arugula Sandwich

Better known as fancy toast, this gourmet knife-and-fork meal tastes as good as it looks. With a stellar combo of white bean hummus, artichokes, lemon juice, baby arugula, and sweet balsamic glaze, this savory-yet-subtly sweet avocado toast will likely become your new favorite food. (via Veggie and the Beast)

Avocado Toast With Charred Tomatoes, Garlic Shrimp and Fried Egg

Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a late night snack, this flavorful and nutritious version of avo toast will have you thanking the food gods! (via Domesticate Me)

Avocado and Crab Crostini

Top your avocado toast with fresh, buttery crab and toasted baguette slices, then be prepared for your life to change — it’s that good. Serve these slices as an appetizer when hosting your next soirée, and your guests will be begging for the recipe. (via Confessions of a Chocoholic)

Green Goddess Toast

Roasted spring vegetables, tahini sauce, and avocado. Do we even need to say more? (via Feed Me Phoebe)

Vegan Hummus on Avocado Toast

If you’re getting a little bored with your avocado toast, but don’t want to put in a ton of effort to renew the meal, this recipe is for you! Slow-roasted tomatoes, hemp hearts, avocado, and hummus make for a winning combination. This also makes for the perfect post-workout snack! (via Oh She Glows)

Avocado Toast With Crisped Prosciutto

This take on avocado toast will make you hungry just thinking about it. Don’t say we didn’t warn you! (via Honest Cooking)

Spicy Steak and Avocado Toast

Don’t be afraid to step outside the box when it comes to your avocado toast recipes. Whether you’re headed to a summer potluck or making a meal for your boo, this filling steak dish will thrill even the pickiest eater. (via Heather Christo)

Smoked Salmon and Smashed Avocado Tartines

You’ll get a nutrient-rich dose of heart-healthy fats, vitamins, protein, and omega-3 fatty acids with these tasty avo-smothered tartines. (via Baker by Nature)

Spicy Maple Bacon and Scrambled Eggs on Avocado Toast

Are you just drooling reading the name of this dish? We are! Pair this crave-worthy comfort food with mimosas, and declare yourself the queen of brunch. (via Domesticate Me)

Which of these avocado toast recipes are you super excited to try? Let us know in the comments!

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This post has been updated with additional reporting by Meredith Holser.

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While margaritas are a must on Cinco de Mayo, nothing says summer quite like a refreshing mojito. Whether you’re sipping your drink poolside, seaside or even couch-side, there’s something about that minty lime flavor that cools you off after a long day at the office. We’ve already shared some of our favorite mojito recipes (pumpkin! very berry! strawberry!), but now we’re shaking things up with 22 must-try takes on the classic cocktail that are guaranteed to add a little Caribbean flair to any summer soiree. Serve one (or five) at your next BBQ bash for an ice cold treat that will have everyone daydreaming about tropical breezes and steel drum bands.

Mango Mojito

Ripe mangos and cool mint make for one truly sweet mojito. (via Spicy Southern Kitchen)

Cranberry Mojito

If you're planning to indulge in summer-sipping on the 4th of July, a cranberry mojito adds a fun and festive touch. (via We Are Not Martha)

Blueberry Mojito

Give one of breakfast’s biggest stars a happy hour hack that will have you counting down ‘til five o’clock. (via Our State)

Pineapple Cinnamon Mojito

Refreshing cocktail or delectable dessert? This cream-topped delight delivers both at once. Which is why we’ll take two. (via Tattooed Martha)

Basil Cucumber Mojito

We love infusing our water with basil and cucumber (mainly because it makes us feel like we’re at a spa), so why not take this refreshing tip and apply it to an adult beverage? Whip out this recipe whenever you need a light, invigorating pick-me-up. (via Satori Design for Living)

Skinny Mint Mojito

We all love a good mojito, but not the extra calories that come along with it. Enjoy your favorite summer sip (while still fitting into your bikini!) with this 72-cal spin on the traditional recipe. (via Julie Blanner)

Basil Lychee Mojito

No rum at the ready? No problem; this unique variation calls for gin instead. (via Supergolden Bakes)

Zesty Lemon Lime Mojito

Ginger-infused simple syrup takes this zesty zinger of a mojito from a might-try to a must-have. (via SoupAddict)

Sweet Tea Mojito

Everyone’s favorite Southern sip just got the ultimate Caribbean makeover! Mix up your mojito by adding crushed sweet tea ice cubes. (via Kitchen Concoctions)

Original Lime Mojito

When it comes to shaking up the perfect mojito, this simple yet superb combination of lime and mint will never let you down. (via Cooking LSL)

Champagne Grapefruit Pineapple Mojito

Champagne, grapefruit juice and pineapple vodka offer an original combination of flavors just perfect for switching things up. (via Cooks with Cocktails)

Pineapple Mojito

Jamaica meets Hawaii when you muddle mint, sugar and fresh pineapple. Pineapple party! (via Jelly Toast)

Strawberry Jalapeno Mojito

Add extra sizzle to your summer with this spicy concoction that combines sweet strawberries and hot jalapenos. Now, who’s got the salsa? (via PDXfoodlove)

Raspberry Mint Mojito

Your go-to summer cocktail just got even better with the addition of sweet, antioxidant-rich raspberries. (via A Gouda Life)

Frosty Coconut Mojito

Can’t swing a tropical vacay this year? No sweat! Bring the best of the tropics to your home by shaking up a coconut-infused mojito that’s perfect anytime, anywhere. (via How Sweet It Is)

Moscato Mojito

When you can’t quite decide between a mojito and a glass of wine, this sweet sip offers the best of both worlds. (via bell’alimento)

Strawberry Lemonade Mojito

What would summer be without strawberries and lemonade? This recipe gives the time-trusted fave a fun, grownup twist. (via Eating Richly)

Peach Mojito

Hot and humid afternoons have nothing on this blissful blend of summer peaches and lemon juice. (via My Recipes)

Lavender Mojito

Lavender-infused simple syrup adds light flavor, while a pretty sprig makes a super cute cocktail stirrer. (via Sugar and Charm)

Orange Basil Mojito

Bored with mimosas at brunch? Change things up with this orange basil masterpiece that’s sure to satisfy any citrus lover. (via Dine + Dish)

Triple Berry Mojito

What’s better than a mojito made with strawberries, blueberries or raspberries? One that combines all three, obviously. (via How Sweet It Is)

Lemongrass Mojito

Lemongrass isn’t just for soups and stir-fries. Serve this lemongrass mojito at your next dinner party along with Pad Thai and Drunken Noodles for a pairing that’s as unique as it is delicious. (via Season with Spice)

Which of these must-try mojitos are you ready to shake up this summer? Tell us below!

I am the opposite of a casual Reputation fan. Four of my five most-listened-to songs on Spotify are from the 2017 album, I wore a Rep-inspired outfit to my Eras Tour show, and I am constantly analyzing (and talking about) its symbolism. I stand by the fact that this album, as misunderstood as it is, is actually the key to understanding Taylor Swift herself, which is why its rerelease is the one I've been most looking forward to. With TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Reddit, it feels like there's a new theory every day about when we'll get Reputation (Taylor's Version), but I'm pretty sure Taylor's been telling us the announcement date the whole time.

When is Taylor Swift releasing Reputation (Taylor's Version)?

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The cappuccino Easter egg from the "Karma" music video.

We don't have an official Reputation (Taylor's Version) release date yet, but all signs were originally pointing to an announcement on February 16, 2024. When the music video for "Karma" from Midnights came out, featuring a shot of Taylor holding a cappuccino, Swifties immediately picked up on the symbolism. The blue nail (which represents 1989 (Taylor's Version)) lines up with the 8 on the clock, and the black nail lines up with the 2 on the clock. Taylor ended up announcing 1989 TV on August 9 — and then announced The Tortured Poets Department(also known as TS11) onstage at the 2024 Grammys in February!

TaylorNation just teased the Reputation (Taylor's Version) release date by hopping on the latest internet trend, which uses the "You wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised me" lyric from "Who's Afraid Of Little Old Me?" Their Instagram carousel features images that have sent Swifties spiraling in the past, but there are two pics I'm paying special attention to: the "five holes in the fence" image from the Lover era, and a "Bejeweled" music video still of Taylor Swift pressing 3 in an elevator. May 3 (5/3) comes two weeks after the TTPD release, and since Taylor has been emphasizing her lead single "Fortnight" with the "For a Fortnight" challenge, it looks like it could line up perfectly.

There are plenty of other potential summer release dates too! Swifties know Taylor Swift lives and breathes the number 13, and that she's been making her recent rerecording announcements at her Eras Tour shows.

Well, this summer, Taylor is heading to Milan for a show on Saturday, July 13. X user @roranotaurora points out that the symbol for Milan is a snake (it's also a symbol for Rep!) AND that on July 13, 1977, there was a blackout across New York City. When Taylor announced the original Reputation in 2017, the "Don't Blame Me" singer blacked out all her social media. If she announced the album in July, there's a good chance we'd get it just in time for autumn, chilly weather, and Daylight Savings Time, all three of which go perfectly with the Reputation aesthetic.

There's another 13 we need to pay attention to as well: December 13, which is also Taylor Swift's birthday. The popstar had the date front and center in her Tortured Poets Department pop-up installation. Since the date falls on a Friday, it's the perfect day to drop some new music...

Are there any other clues that Reputation (Taylor's Version) will come out next?

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Taylor Swift attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.

Recently, Taylor showed up to the 81st Golden Globe Awards in an all green ensemble, which is already so Reputation-coded to begin with. However, fans noticed one teeeeeeeny tiny detail about her look that really leans into all the theories that Rep (TV) is next. If you zoom in on her rings, one of them is a snake that's wrapped around her finger. 🐍

And after Taylor Swift released a video teasing her new album, Swifties are analyzing all the snakeskin patterns (on the curtains, the floor, and the green couch), as well as the dark visuals. While the video moves from the dark room to a bright one for TTPD, I'm convinced we'll be returning — or continuing down the hallway where you can see a dark picture frame waiting for us...

All the surprise songs at her Tokyo Eras Tour shows referenced falling apart, and a huge part of the Reputation era was related to a quote from Taylor that says "when she fell, she fell apart." Before playing "The Outside" as her piano surprise song on February 9, she made a joke that the song was 175 years old — which has Swifties thinking August 2 (175 days from February 9) could be the album's release date. Considering "The Outside" is off her first album, it's also possible we're getting Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version) in August!

A recent Disney+ ad that paired the Eras Tour film and Disney Pixar's Cars went viral on Twitter because its tagline is "Getaway Car," one of the most beloved songs on Reputation (Taylor's Version)! No matter when the album drops, having Taylor Swift's final two re-recordings be her name and her reputation is literally so iconic and I can't wait to listen.

What Taylor Swift songs are on Reputation (Taylor's Version)?

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We know that, based on previous re-recordings, Reputation (Taylor's Version) will have the original tracklist and an unknown number of vault tracks that Taylor wrote ahead of the Reputation era. PEOPLE also confirmed we'll be able to hear Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)" in the new docuseries for the New England Patriots! You can also hear a snippet in the trailer for Ashley Benson's Wilderness ;). Here's what you can expect on Taylor Swift's Reputation (Taylor's Version). I'm really hoping the vault tracks include "I Don't Want To Live Forever"!

  1. "Ready For It? (Taylor's Version)"
  2. "End Game (Taylor's Version)"
  3. "I Did Something Bad (Taylor's Version)"
  4. "Don't Blame Me (Taylor's Version)"
  5. "Delicate (Taylor's Version)"
  6. "Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)"
  7. "So It Goes... (Taylor's Version)"
  8. "Gorgeous (Taylor's Version)"
  9. "Getaway Car (Taylor's Version)"
  10. "King Of My Heart (Taylor's Version)"
  11. "Dancing With Our Hands Tied (Taylor's Version)"
  12. "Dress (Taylor's Version)"
  13. "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things (Taylor's Version)"
  14. "Call It What You Want (Taylor's Version)"
  15. "New Year's Day (Taylor's Version)"

What is Taylor Swift wearing to Grammys 2024?

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Taylor Swift showed up to the 2024 Grammys in a sculptural white gown from Schiaparelli Couture. I love how Taylor has hopped on the corset trend. This is my favorite neckline in recent years! Even though the dress is white instead of black or green — and ended up going along with the Tortured Poets Department (or TS 11) announcement — I think it's still a Reputation (Taylor's Version) Easter egg. White is, of course, the opposite of black, so I think it's a more unexpected reference to the album, with black accessories like gloves, shoes, and jewelry being a direct nod. Plus, the watch necklace pays homage to Midnights! At the 2022 VMAs, Taylor wore another Reputation-coded outfit before she announced Midnights, so I think it's definitely a pattern.

Is there gonna be a Reputation Taylor's Version?

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Taylor Swift performs at Optus Stadium on October 19, 2018 in Perth, Australia.

Yes, we're getting a Reputation (Taylor's Version)! Taylor Swift has been very vocal about the fact she's rerecording her first five albums. However, she's been less direct about the order or the release schedule, which is honestly more fun! The official Taylor Nation account added fuel to the fire when they posted a photo of Taylor rehearsing for The Eras Tour — because, like @nashs_mom on TikTok says, the pose doesn't match up with any of the songs. While all the photos they've previously posted match up with numbers like "Enchanted" or "Illicit Affairs," the new pose seems to match up with "I Did Something Bad" (which is both the last Reputation surprise song left AND the perfect song to announce the rerecording).

"Hear me out," another TikTok user commented. "['I Did Something Bad'] was not part of the set list in 2023 but what if the first night of the tour in 2024 she performs [it] and announces REP TV."

"I literally ratatatataed as soon as I saw it," another user says, referencing the iconic production at the beginning of the song. We have less than a month before the Eras Tour starts up again, so I'm excited to see when we'll finally get a Reputation (Taylor's Version) announcement!

What caused Taylor Swift to make Reputation?

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Cover art for Kanye West's The Life Of Pablo, which features "Famous."

The primary catalyst for Taylor Swift's Reputation era was a phone call with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. After Taylor said Kanye did not have her permission to say he "made that b-tch famous" in "Famous," a video leak from Kim seemed to show Taylor did actually give her permission (it was later revealed the video was edited, and Taylor gave her permission to be mentioned, NOT to be called a b-tch).

"#TaylorSwiftIsOverParty" began trending on Twitter, and everyone from the media to the general public began calling her a snake. So she disappeared from the public eye for over a year, and Reputation was born. The era was moody — and full of snake imagery. Taylor says in her TIME interview that the album came from "a goth-punk moment of female rage at being gaslit by an entire social structure," and told Rolling Stone in 2019 that Reputation was a "metaphor" and her "playing a character."

How old was Taylor when she wrote Reputation?

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Charli XCX, Camila Cabello and Taylor Swift perform onstage during opening night of Taylor Swift's 2018 Reputation Stadium Tour at University of Phoenix Stadium on May 8, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona.

Taylor began writing Reputation in 2016, when she was 27. However, the stories she's telling go back farther than that since "Dancing With Our Hands Tied" talks about a relationship from when she was 25.

Is Reputation a love album?

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Cover art for Taylor Swift's Reputation.

While Reputation is sassy, moody, and satirical, I stand by the idea that it's actually a love album at its core. While the general public talked most about "Ready for It?" and "Look What You Made Me Do," songs like "Delicate," "Call It What You Want," and "New Year's Day" are all about healing after the media turned against her. The message of the album is all about how she wants to spend the the ins and outs of life with people she loves, because they make the boring days beautiful, which is also the sentiment running throughout "Lover."

"I want your midnights, but I'll be cleaning up bottles with you on New Year's Day" and "We can leave the Christmas lights up 'til January" are the same!!

What are the Reputation Taylor's Version vault tracks?

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A Horcrux from Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part I

While we don't have the tracklist for Reputation (Taylor's Version) yet, she did mention in her TIME interview that the vault tracks will be "fire."

"I’m collecting horcruxes,” she says of the rerecordings. “I’m collecting infinity stones. Gandalf’s voice is in my head every time I put out a new one. For me, it is a movie now.”

I'm going to be real honest, this is the line that sent me into a tailspin because the idea that Taylor loves stories like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and the MCU as much as I do is too much!! But it makes sense because after all, she IS a storyteller.

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If Emma Stone is on a movie's cast list, there's a good chance I'll be watching. The Poor Things actress (who just won an Oscar for her role!) is teaming up with director Yorgos Lanthimos for a third time on his new movie Kinds of Kindness. The summer movie has a crazy cast list, and the story looks like it could be one of Yorgos’ wackiest movies yet. While both The Favourite and Poor Things served as strange and fantastical looks at different time periods, it seems Kinds of Kindness takes place in modern America. Here's everything we know!

What is Emma Stone's new movie?

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Emma Stone's new movie is called Kinds of Kindness. The film will follow three separate stories: a man who feels like he has no agency and sets out to claim control over his life, a policeman whose missing wife reappears and seems to be a completely different person, and a woman searching for someone with inhuman abilities who's destined for leadership.

In the newest still from Kinds of Kindness, Emma Stone and Joe Alwyn seem to be in the middle of a standoff. They’re actually standing outside the motel we’ve see Emma’s character drive in front of, which makes me think this will be a huge location within the story. While these actors are all-business during filming, I’m genuinely wondering if they’ve talked about The Tortured Poets Department considering they’ve both been a huge part of Taylor Swift’s life. I HAVE to know which TTPD song Emma has on repeat. (For me, it's "The Alchemy.")

Even though the movie is set in modern America, it definitely seems Kinds of Kindness will have Yorgos Lanthimos' signature wacky and unconventional approach to storytelling. It's kind of like Americana meets magical realism, which, alongside Beyoncé's country album, definitely makes me think media in 2024 will feel like going back to our roots. Watch the Kinds of Kindness teaser trailer here!

When is the Kinds of Kindness release date?

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Kinds of Kindness will be released on June 21, 2024. There's nothing like seeing a new movie in theaters, and this one will be the kind of experience that requires a big screen!

Who's in the Kinds of Kindness cast?

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In addition to Emma Stone, the Kinds of Kindness cast includes Willem Dafoe, Jesse Plemons, Margaret Qualley, Hong Chau, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie, and Hunter Schafer. Talk about an incredible group of stars!

We just saw Willem Dafoe and Margaret Qualley star alongside Emma Stone in Poor Things, as well as Joe Alwyn share scenes with Emma in The Favourite, and I love that Kinds of Kindness is like a mini reunion.

When was Kinds of Kindness filmed?

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Kinds of Kindness filmed around New Orleans near the end of 2022. The bold colors and contemporary setting mean this is going to be the perfect summer movie. Even the autumnal environment is adding to the overall aesthetic of the movie! You know that time of year where everything is warm yet still has some of the brightness of summer? That's how this new Emma Stone movie feels.

What are other Emma Stone movies to watch?

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If you're an Emma Stone movie fan, then you definitely need to check out La La Land. Some other ones I'd recommend include Easy A, Crazy, Stupid, Love, and even her recent TV show The Curse. Aside from La La Land, her most critically acclaimed movies are 2018's The Favourite and 2023's Poor Things.

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