In “Heartbreak Is the National Anthem,” Rob Sheffield chronicles how Taylor Swift has made fans, foes and even journalists part of her story.
Category: Content Type: Personal Profile
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Shaboozey Toasts to His 6 Grammy Nominations
The country singer’s “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” has been omnipresent; now it’s up for song of the year in February.
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André 3000 on 3 Grammy Nods for ‘New Blue Sun’: ‘Super Duper Cool’
He was half of Outkast, the last rap act to win album of the year — 20 years ago. His latest nominations are for “New Blue Sun,” an expression of ultimate freedom.
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Ridley Scott on ‘Gladiator II,” Denzel Washington and Joaquin Phoenix
The director speaks his mind on rejected sequel ideas, Joaquin Phoenix’s plan to quit the original and working with a “fractious” Denzel Washington.
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Shenseea’s Dancehall Music Makes Women ‘Feel Free’
Seductive songs about the pursuit of female pleasure have made the dancehall artist Shenseea a new face of girl power.
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A ‘Wicked’ Tearful Talk With Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande
The stars of the new movie reflect on their long ride together, getting through Covid and the actors’ strike, and avoiding “playing to the green.”
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Leni Riefenstahl’s Nazi Beliefs Seen in New Film
Recent access to Leni Riefenstahl’s estate has prompted new discussions in Germany about her politics and a reconsideration of her photographs of the Nuba people in Sudan.
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Flo Wants to Reinvent the Girl Group for a New Generation
On the British R&B trio’s awaited debut album, “Access All Areas,” nostalgia meets ambition.
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Quincy Jones, the Maestro of the Recording Studio
For decades, he had many of the pop world’s best players on call — and knew how to coax out their sharpest performances.
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For Robert Treviño, Classical Music Was Never Elitist
Robert Treviño, who has drawn acclaim for recent recordings, learned music in public school and wants to break down barriers for others.
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How Robert Smith of the Cure Became Rock’s Most Dogged Activist
With his band’s first new album in 16 years out Friday, post-punk’s dark prince discusses enduring on his own terms and clashing with the most powerful company in live music.