Taylor Swift Coverage

Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there

LONDON (AP) — Thousands of ride-or-die Taylor Swift fans who missed out on her U.S. concert tour last year or didn't want to buy exorbitantly priced tickets to see her again found an out-of-the-way solution: Fly to Europe.

By LISA LEFF, Associated Press

Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' makes gigantic debut at No. 1 with her career-best first-week sales

(CNN) -- Taylor Swift's latest album "The Tortured Poets Department" is indeed the blockbuster that many expected it to become.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN

Taylor Swift-inspired English class coming to East Carolina University

Inspired by singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, English 1500: Taylor's Version will be offered at East Carolina University starting in the fall of 2024.

Are you ready for it? Taylor Swift's new album to drop Friday

Taylor Swift fans are coming to her defense after snippets of songs from her new album were reportedly leaked on X.

Courtney Love thinks Taylor Swift is 'not important' and has some thoughts about Beyoncé, Lana Del Rey and Madonna, too

(CNN) -- Courtney Love has a new radio show about women in music, but she is not much of a fan of several of the biggest female artists of our time.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN

Singapore defends Taylor Swift's exclusive Southeast Asia stop after neighbors cry foul

(CNN) -- Singapore is drawing fans from all over Southeast Asia and beyond to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour, much to the annoyance of the city-state's regional neighbors.

By Kathleen Magramo, CNN

Memorable moments from the 66th Grammy Awards

Music's biggest night had it all - a long awaited duo, a surprise appearance and a history making night for Taylor Swift. WRAL's Ken Smith is here with some of the memorable moments from Sunday night's Grammy's.

MAUREEN DOWD: Inside Trump's not-so-Swift brain

Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024 -- There's no doubt Donald can't shake off Taylor.

MADISON MALONE KIRCHER: Swifties on political conspiracy theories. You need to calm down

Saturday, Feb. 3, 2024 -- Some commentators have taken an aggressive interest in Taylor Swift's motivations for being around the NFL. Her fans remain unswayed.

ROSS DOUTHAT: Taylor Swift, Donald Trump and the right's abnormality problem

Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024 -- Girl meets boy and falls in move. Conservatives are furious.

Online conspiracy theory suggests NFL is rigging games for Taylor Swift and Joe Biden

WRAL anchor/reporter Dan Haggerty examines an online conspiracy that the NFL is rigging game for pop superstar Taylor Swift and President Joe Biden.

Man arrested near Taylor Swift's home for open warrants after neighbors called police says he was there to see pop star

A man who numerous witnesses have said frequently waits outside or nearby Taylor Swift's Manhattan townhouse was arrested near her home for open warrants, admitting he was there to see the pop star, according to a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation.

John Miller and Celina Tebor, CNN

Travis Kelce reveals the sweet Christmas gift Taylor Swift's brother Austin gave him

(CNN) -- Austin Swift's Christmas gift to Travis Kelce made the Kansas City Chiefs football player "feel like a child," but in a good way.

By Lisa Respers France, CNN

'The Last of Us,' Taylor Swift top most Googled in the Triangle 2023

On Monday, the California-based tech giant released its "Year in Search," a roundup of 2023's top global queries.

Examining why Taylor Swift was named Time magazine's Person of the Year

Taylor Swift was named Time's Person of the Year for 2023. This pick is unconventional, as she is the first artist to receive the award.

Taylor Swift named Time magazine's Person of the Year: Who else was considered?

Taylor Swift was named Time's Person of the Year for 2023. This pick is unconventional, as she is the first artist to receive the award.

Dan Haggerty, WRAL anchor/reporter

No, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were not 'psychotic' enough to publicly 'hard launch' a first date

(CNN) -- Taylor Swift is clearing a few things up related to the much-debated timeline of her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.

By Alli ROSENBLOOM, CNN

‘You’re Losing Me’ by Taylor Swift can apparently save your life

(CNN) — Taylor Swift and Beyoncé’s music is good for the heart in more ways than one.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN

Taylor Swift attends Beyoncé's 'Renaissance' concert film premiere in London

(CNN) -- In the spirit of girl power and friendship - two things that will never go out of style - Taylor Swift was seen supporting Beyoncé at the London premiere of the latter's "Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé" concert film on Thursday.

By Alli Rosenbloom, CNN

Taylor Swift will celebrate her birthday by sending her 'Eras Tour' to streaming

Taylor Swift has announced that her "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour concert film" will be available to rent or buy on streaming services starting on her birthday, Dec. 13.

By Marianne Garvey, CNN

Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" concert film arrives in North Carolina theaters

Record-breaking advance ticket sales lead up to concert film showings in NC theaters, including a drive-in theater option

Laura Blake, WRAL contributor

Piedmont Community College offering Taylor Swift course in 2024

A Roxboro, NC, college is out to prove that education will "never go out of style" with online course on Taylor Swift's cultural impact.

Laura Blake, WRAL contributor

Taylor Swift's 2006 show at Athens Drive High School remembered

Even hardcore Swifties may not be privy to a little-known Raleigh connection for Taylor Swift. A 16-year-old Swift played a show at Athens Drive High School in 2006, making for a great memory for a few lucky youngsters.

That time a 16-year-old Taylor Swift played at Athens Drive High School in Raleigh

Raleigh folklore: Taylor Swift has played several shows in Raleigh, but it's her little-known performance at Athens Drive High School that symbolizes how far she's come.

Ryan Bisesi, WRAL multiplatform producer

Your guide to Taylor Swift-inspired events in the Triangle

Put on your friendship bracelets and Eras Tour outfits and prepare to celebrate Taylor Swift in Raleigh, Durham and Clayton.

Laura Blake