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'Les Miserables' Didn't Need Taylor Swift's Star Power, Producer Spills

Amy Sciarretto — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 11:00:46 +0000

Taylor Swift just may be the biggest thing in music right now, as her October-released 'Red' continues its reign atop the charts, selling several million copies and earning her a Grammy nomination for Record of the Year with its first single, 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.' It's a foregone conclusion that Swift's star power could have provided a serious boost to the new flick 'Les Miserables,' which landed in the multiplex on Christmas Day. However, the film's producer insists that given the box office receipts, the movie didn't actually need Swift's celebrity -- or anyone else's -- to make a killing.

Taylor Swift Gifts Fans With Acoustic Performance of 'Red' Songs

Megan Pacella — Mon, 24 Dec 2012 11:00:20 +0000

Happy holidays to you from Taylor Swift! In an effort to spread cheer among her fans, the country crossover star filmed an acoustic performance of three hit songs for everyone to enjoy. The short set was recorded live during Swift’s ‘Red’ promotional live chat back in August. She kicked off the live music by talking [...]

Your Taylor Swift Update!!!

Josh — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 10:44:31 +0000

It goes without saying, Taylor Swift is probably the biggest act that country music has. So, it makes sense that we give you a "wrap-up" of what's going on in the mega-star's life!! Here we go....Taylor is being recognized for her behavior once again. Swift finds herself atop the national League of Junior Cotillions' list of the "10 Best- Mannered People of 2012." Others on

Taylor Swift Covers Parade, Opens Up About Her Lack of Privacy

Amy Sciarretto — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 11:00:21 +0000

Taylor Swift covers the new issue of Parade, looking festive in a fitted white top and red bottoms with silver tinsel as a scarf. In the accompanying feature, Swift opens up her fears and how she has to deal with a lack of privacy, given that she’s one of the best-selling artists of her generation. [...]

Big Weekend For Taylor Swift! [VIDEOS]

Josh — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:10:13 +0000

This past weekend was HUGE for Taylor Swift. First off, Swift announced that she will be headlining “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.” Next, Taylor scooped 3 awards at the MTV Europe Music Awards..(all fan voted- Best Female, Best Live & Best Look). Swift was also featured onVH1′s Storytellers series , which [...]

Taylor Swift Red Guitar Winner Visits WYRK

Wendy Lynn — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:05:16 +0000

Taylor Swift's ‘Red’ CD was released a few weeks ago and has become the biggest selling download of her career selling 1,208,000 copies in its first week in the U.S., debuting at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, and scored the highest number one debut in the US for the 2010s decade so far.

Taylor Swift Releases Video For 'Begin Again' [VIDEO]

Brett Alan — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 01:10:42 +0000

There's no denying that Taylor Swift has a huge following. With millions of fans around the world, she has done more in her 21 years than most of us have done in our whole lives. She has already released two singles from her most recent album Red. The latest is called "Begin Again," and we've got the video for you right here...

Highlights of Taylor Swift on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' [VIDEOS]

Josh — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 09:47:56 +0000

Taylor Swift was a guest on 'The Late Show with David Letterman' last night. For many of us, we can only hope to have DVR'd it or catch the clips online. While on the show Taylor discussed car accidents, relationships, the new album, politics and even performed her new song "Red", which of course, is the title track to the new album.

Taylor Swift Flies High in 'Red' Target Commercial

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 10:00:56 +0000

Taylor Swift has teamed up with Target for an exclusive deluxe edition of her fourth album 'Red,' out Monday, Oct. 22. It was an obvious partnership between the singer and the store, given the album title and the fact that crimson is the discount retailer's signature shade, as is evident in its bullseye logo. In conjunction with the partnership, Swift filmed an adorable, 30-second commercial promoting the Target exclusive, which boasts six extra tracks.

Win Taylor Swift's Autographed Red Guitar

Dean Of Country — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:00:55 +0000

Rock out to Taylor Swift’s new album RED (releasing October 22 on Big Machine Records), which features the red-hot new single “Begin Again” and the no. 1 hit “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” with your own AUTOGRAPHED red guitar! Starting Monday (October 22), find the pink ribbon hidden each day in one of [...]

Western New York Heroes 'Red, White & Blue Event Announced

Wendy Lynn — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:55:52 +0000

Join Western New York Heroes and WYRK’s Clay Moden for a celebration of local military Veterans on Friday November 2nd. It’s the annual Armory, ‘Red, White & Blues’ event to honor Western New York’s Veteran of the year, as chosen by the Buffalo News. WNY Heroes is a local non-for-profit veteran’s service agency, serving local [...]

Taylor Swift Shares Her 'State of Grace' on 'Good Morning America'

Megan Pacella — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 09:30:28 +0000

These days, 'Good Morning America' is Taylor Swift's best friend. The mega-popular crossover star has been popping by the show frequently the past few weeks to preview new songs for her fans. Monday was no different, as Swift chatted for a few minutes and introduced and exclusive preview of a new song from her 'Red' album called 'State of Grace.'

Taylor Swift Shows Off Sass, Style in New 'Red' Promo Photos

Megan Pacella — Fri, 12 Oct 2012 10:20:42 +0000

As October 22 draws nearer, temperatures drop and the leaves change colors -- to red, if you will -- Taylor Swift is amping up promotion for her new album, appropriately titled 'Red.' The 'Begin Again' singer has been teasing new songs, rocking out performances and, naturally, posing for cameras, as shown here in a series of 'Red' promo pictures.

Taylor Swift Premieres 'I Knew You Were Trouble' on 'Good Morning America'

Jessica Nicholson — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 10:00:20 +0000

Taylor Swift premiered yet another track from her upcoming ‘Red’ album on ‘Good Morning America’ on Monday (Oct. 8), and according to the singer, ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ is one of her personal favorites from the record. “It’s a song that is one of my favorite songs on the album, because it sounds just [...]

Taylor Swift To Release Another New Song On GMA; "Red" Track Listing Unveiled!

Josh — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:14:21 +0000

Aside from Jason Aldean's drunken hook up, Taylor Swift seems to be the only country music star making real news lately. Swift and her marketing team have created a great promotion which gives fans a chance to hear/purchase one of Taylor's new songs each week leading up to the release of "Red" on October 22nd. Taylor has already released the track listing for the album...(see below) and today, will sample a clip of another one of

Taylor Swift Samples New Song 'Begin Again' on 'Good Morning America'

Megan Pacella — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 11:10:05 +0000

Since announcing the release date of her new album, Taylor Swift hasn't slowed down for a minute. In addition to making time for her boyfriend Conor Kennedy, Swift has been working her tail off to promote 'Red,' which is out Oct. 22. On Monday morning, Swift stopped by 'Good Morning America' to preview 'Begin Again,' a new song which will appear on the album.

Taylor Swift To Release 4 Tracks Off New Album Before Release Date!

Josh — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 09:28:45 +0000

Taylor Swift and her marketing team have, again, come up with a cool way to promote the release of the upcoming album “Red.” The release date is October 22…..so, Taylor’s peeps have decided to release 1 track per week for the 4 weeks leading up to the album’s release date. That means as of tomorrow [...]

Taylor Swift Announces New Album on Live Chat [VIDEO]

Brett Alan — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 01:01:19 +0000

Taylor Swift hasn’t released a new album since 2010′s Fearless. Today (Monday, July 13), she surprised her fans with not only a live chat but also the info on her upcoming CD release. The new CD is called Red and comes out on October 22. During her live chat, she also gave her fans a [...]