If you’re anything like us, we see an interesting headline during our daily scroll—pause to read it—but then keep scrolling without reading the actual story. So at the end of each week, we’re rounding up all the buzziest, news-worthy headlines you might have missed. Think of it like the “saved” feature on Instagram but for news instead of aesthetically pleasing photos. Taylor Swift drops a double album, Charli XCX and Troye Sivan are heading on tour together, and Ariana Grande’s Nonna makes chart history—this is what you missed.
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Taylor Swift Drops Double Album
Taylor Swift’s release of her new album, The Tortured Poets Department, sparked further excitement with a mysterious countdown on her Instagram profile that expired at 2 a.m. ET. Swift has subtly teased the number 2 for weeks, adding to the anticipation. The album, featuring 16 tracks and collaborations with Post Malone and Florence + The Machine (plus 15 surprise additional tracks), was highly anticipated. Swift took a break from her Eras Tour to focus on the album’s release but will resume touring in May. She expressed how songwriting helped her through challenging times during the creation of The Tortured Poets Department.
#2
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan North American Tour
Charli XCX and Troye Sivan have announced a joint North American arena tour titled ‘Charli XCX & Troye Sivan Present: Sweat Tour.’ The tour, featuring special guest Shygirl, will take place in September and October. Charli XCX will also have live dates in June, November, and December in support of her album “Brat,” with Shygirl joining her at select venues. Troye Sivan’s tour supports his 2023 album, Something to Give Each Other.
#3
Ariana Grande’s Nonna Makes History
Ariana Grande’s grandmother, Marjorie Grande (better known as Nonna), has made history as the oldest person to land a song on the Hot 100 chart thanks to Grande’s track “Ordinary Things”. The song, featured on Grande’s album “Eternal Sunshine,” reached Number 55 on the Billboard chart. In the track’s outro, Nonna shares love advice, emphasizing the importance of showing affection and leaving a relationship if it doesn’t feel right. Fans have noted that Nonna’s advice echoes Grande’s own questions about relationships posed in the album. Grande said often records her grandmother because of her humor and wisdom.
#4
Kate Hudson’s Music Era
Kate Hudson is set to release her debut album, Glorious, on May 17th, featuring 12 tracks including the newly dropped single “Gonna Find Out”. Hudson describes the album as a culmination of years spent quietly making music and living within the songs, representing a deeply personal and authentic expression of herself. Collaborating with musicians like Johan Carlsson, Danny Fujikawa, and Linda Perry, Hudson drew inspiration from artists like Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Madonna, and Joni Mitchell. She aimed to create an album that is sexy, vulnerable, fearless, and deeply in love with life’s journey.