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It feels like Swift is the biggest thing to ever land in Sydney — but how does the Eras tour compare to other iconic acts?

Sixty years ago, people lost their minds as the Beatles landed in Sydney. Taylor Swift is the only artist to match the hysteria.
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Trial over handwritten lyrics to Hotel California set to begin

A criminal trial is set to open over the handwritten lyrics to the Eagles' legendary hit Hotel California.
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analysis:How the Taylor Swift effect is changing sports fandom

As Taylor Swift takes over Australia in her Eras Tour, her presence in the NFL has brought more girls and women into the game, but it hasn't changed the harsh reality of the culture in many men's professional sports, writes Kasey Symons. 
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analysis:Why the feeling of belonging is just as important as Taylor Swift's music

"It's a love story, baby just say yes." They're some of the lyrics to one of Taylor Swift's most famous songs and in Australia her fans are paying back the love in the most wholesome ways.
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Swiftmania hits Sydney as superstar arrives in the Harbour City

Fans brace storms to catch a glimpse of global superstar Taylor Swift, as her private jet lands at Sydney Airport.
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When Jennifer Lopez dance-montages her way through three failed marriages, it's breathtaking

Jennifer Lopez reclaims her wild rollercoaster of a love life from our judgmental gaze in new musical This Is Me … Now.
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Jennifer Lopez wears a flower garland and carries a bouquet as she walks down an aisle surrounded by dances forming an arch.

Sparkles, sing-alongs and surprise tracks: Taylor Swift starts the Australian leg of her Eras tour with a bang

There is a hum in the air from the start, a feeling that everyone in the city is tilting their bodies slightly towards the MCG, just waiting for the moment when she will finally take the stage.
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analysis:Why Taylor Swift can't shake the haters

The life realities that stir sympathy towards the manipulated Swans are exactly what enrage those who resent Swift: a pretty singer who owns all the decisions of her life and lives it as she pleases, writes Virginia Trioli.
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ABBA marks 50 years since Eurovision win with new documentary

A new documentary will look at ABBA's rapid rise and the negativity the musicians faced in their home country.
ABBA pose at Eurovision in 1974

Swiftie super fan plans to see Taylor in concert five times

One lucky Swiftie managed to get her hands on tickets to five concerts including in the UK.
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Kylie Minogue to receive Global Icon honour and perform at Brit Awards

Australia's Queen of Pop is set to receive the Brit Awards' highest accolade at the March ceremony.
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How Taylor Swift became 'the most god-like superstar on the planet'

As the megastar prepares to grace Australian stages later this week, Swift's name is everywhere — from the schoolyard to scholarly symposiums. So what is it about Tay Tay that keeps fans coming back for more?
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Australian Swifties have Ticketek accounts hacked and tickets stolen days out from Eras tour

Taylor Swift fans have reported having their Ticketek accounts hacked and concert tickets stolen right underneath their noses, just days before the pop star begins her Melbourne shows.
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ICYMI: An Aus red carpet reunion, P!nk fan goes into labour at gig and Moana is back to save us all

All the entertainment and pop culture news you might've missed, from Kanye’s new album to Taylor Swift at the Super Bowl.
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Grammys emerge from flop era as viewership jumps 34 per cent

The Grammys hit a high note this year, drawing an audience of nearly 17 million viewers as the three-hour ceremony focused on celebrating some of the most successful women in the industry.
Lucy kisses her Grammy as Phoebe leans in and laughs as Taylor Swift ducks into the group photo as well.

Taylor Swift's understanding of the element of surprise is her best marketing tool

While Taylor Swift's fans pride themselves on keeping up with her clues, even they were caught off guard by the news a new album is on its way. 
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How pop's biggest names pulled a secret marathon all-nighter to create history's biggest charity single

The compelling story behind iconic fundraiser song We Are The World makes for a suspenseful, star-studded pop music documentary.
Michael Jackson and other musicians look over sheet music together in a music studio.

The triple j Hottest 100 has been decided. Here are the top 10 tunes

The top 10 tracks from triple j's Hottest 100 of 2023 include songs from Doja Cat, G Flip and Dom Dolla. Here are your favourite songs of the year.
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Deadly Hearts transformed some of Australia's beloved tunes — here's why you should listen now

Between 2017 and 2020 we were blessed with three albums of fantastic First Nations music, the Deadly Hearts series.
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Billy Joel's first new music in decades is coming next week

Billy Joel has only released one song in 31 years — that's about to change.
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Leader of the Pack and lead singer of the Shangri-Las, Mary Weiss, dies at age 75

The lead singer of the 1960s girl group, best known for its tough image and hits such as Leader of the Pack and Give Him a Big Kiss, died on Friday, according to media reports. 
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Madonna fans sue singer for starting concerts late, leaving ticketholders 'waiting for hours'

Two fans of the Like A Virgin singer say the megastar "has demonstrated flippant difficulty" in performing on time.
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David Bowie celebrated in Paris with street honouring his legacy

The sign was unveiled on what would have been the musician's 77th birthday. 
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Security guard to stars lists Foo Fighters, Bon Jovi, Ed Sheeran among favourites to visit Queensland

He's been stabbed twice, shot at, and had to defuse wild brawls. But while Brisbane-based Pedro Arroyo's career has not been all smiles, there have been plenty of "amazing" experiences.
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Looking back at the celebrities who died this year

From punk rockers to crooners, best friends to magicians, the world lost some well known faces and creative geniuses this year.  
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