This is UK chart HISTORY…#TaylorSwift (@taylorswift13) surpasses #Madonna as the female artist with the most UK Number 1 albums EVER

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— Official Charts (@officialcharts) February 14, 2025

Swift’s career has been nothing short of extraordinary in recent years. Her re-recorded albums, including ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)‘ (2021), ‘Red (Taylor’s Version)‘ (2021), ‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)‘ (2023), and ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)‘ (2023), have all debuted at No. 1 in the UK, reviving her past works while reinforcing her dominance in the industry. Additionally, her ‘Eras Tour‘ shattered records, becoming one of the highest-grossing tours in history. The tour has also spawned a concert film, ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour‘, which broke box office records globally, underscoring her unparalleled influence. The tour also contributed £1 billion pounds to the UK economy.

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Taylor Swift’s ‘Lover (Live From Paris)‘ is more than just a live album, it’s a celebration of her dynamic performance style and her deep connection with audiences worldwide. The album achieved the biggest first-week sales for a live album in over a decade, highlighting not only the singer’s widespread popularity but also the strong demand for live recordings that capture the authenticity of her performances. By presenting re-imagined versions of her well-known tracks, the album offers fans a fresh perspective on Taylor’s music, combining intimate live moments with high-energy performances.

Now that the ‘Eras Tour’ is over, the singer is likely to be working on her next album, which could be released in 2026. Another tour might follow after this album is released. Fans eagerly anticipate her next move, as speculation also swirls about future re-recordings and potential new projects. As she adds yet another historic accolade to her name, the question remains, what record will she break next?

The collaborative performance came during Swift’s highly anticipated and adored surprise song section of the show, and followed a mashup of ‘thanK you aIMee’ and ‘Mean’, which Swift prefaced by saying, “Every time someone talks sh*t, it makes me work even harder”. You can watch the mashup below.

Williams and Swift met in 2009 at an afterparty after the Grammy’s, and have been life long friends ever since. This guest appearance is not the first time Williams and Swift have performed together, as Williams joined the stage in 2011 at Taylor Swift’s Speak Now tour in London. Thirteen years later, in the same location, they performed together again, and the performance saw Williams wearing a purple, Speak Now inspired dress, alongside lyric writing on her arm, mirroring their past performance and the album. You can watch the performance below.

The collaboration was emotional for both parties, as Swift paused mid song to embrace the moment, and saying “I love you so much” to Williams, and that “I can’t believe she’s ever talked to me once”, with Williams replying, “You’re my longest music friend. Thank you. I love you.”, making this performance a memorable moment of friendship for not only the fans but for Williams and Swift themselves too.

Paramore have been opening for Swift since the beginning of the European leg of the Eras tour, that began in Paris on May 9th, and does not finish until the 20th August. They play a nine song set, that includes some of their greatest hits such as ‘Still Into You’, ‘The Only Exception’ and ‘This Is Why’, however they also include their own surprise songs, and recently performed a cover of ‘Burning Down The House’ by Talking Heads. Before the tour began, NME spoke to Williams who said she was “so ready to be tour-mates” again, and expressed her respect for how “specific and colourful Taylor’s words get without ever losing the universal thread.”.

So far, the two of the three nights Swift is spending at Wembley this month have shaped up to be exciting and star-studded, with her performance on Saturday 22nd being attended by celebrities such as Tom Cruise, Greta Gerwig, Hugh Grant, and her partner Travis Kelce. The night before was equally as exciting, with none other than the Royal Family being in attendance, alongside the feature of what Prince Williams has described as his best “dad dancing”.

Following Swift’s performance on Sunday 23rd June, she moves on to Dublin, and does not return to London until the 15th August, when she will perform for five nights, marking the end of the European Eras tour.

At the core of Taylor Swift’s concerts lies an enchanting spectacle of devotion and camaraderie. Fans, affectionately known as ‘Swifties,’ craft handmade signs adorned with heartfelt messages and partake in the exchange of friendship bracelets that serve as a symbol of the shared experiences and bonds forged through her music.

The museum’s quest for a Taylor Swift superfan goes beyond mere fandom; it represents a concerted effort to explore the intersection of music, art, and contemporary culture. The chosen advisor will have the opportunity to offer valuable insights into the nuances of Swift’s fan rituals and memorabilia, enriching the museum’s understanding of her cultural impact.

This exclusive advisory role presents a rare chance for passionate ‘Swifties’ to leave their mark on the cultural landscape. Successful applicants will collaborate closely with the V&A’s curatorial team, helping to shape the narrative of future exhibitions and collections. From analysing the symbolism behind fan-made signs to documenting the significance of shared mementos, the selected advisor will play a pivotal role in preserving Swift’s legacy.

Applications for this prestigious position are now open and those interested in taking on the role for the museum can send in their application via the official website. Alongside Swift’s fanbase, the V&A is also seeking advisors for a range of interests, including Crocs, drag culture, tufting, and emojis. The museum has already engaged with a select group of advisors representing various niches, and these grassroots experts bring decades of collecting experience, providing invaluable insights into their specialist subjects. Among the appointed advisors are enthusiasts with expertise in Gorpcore, Lego, Toby jugs, and Pokémon card culture.

In other Taylor Swift news, the pop sensation recently announced her 11th album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department,’ set for release on April 19, 2024. This announcement comes hot on the heels of Swift’s recognition as the biggest-selling global recording artist in 2023, according to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry.

As Taylor Swift prepares to embark on her ‘Eras’ tour, the V&A Museum extends an invitation to fans to become part of a legacy in the making. Together, they will illuminate the cultural significance of fanhood, celebrating the enduring power of music to unite and inspire. Apply now and be a part of history in the making at the V&A Museum.

Her UK tour begins at BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh and end at Aviva Stadium in Ireland. After, the singer then tour around Europe for the month of July before making her last two stops in August at Wembley Stadium in London.

Taylor Swift made her announcement on Twitter: “EXCUSE ME HI I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY I can’t wait to see so many of you on The Eras Tour next year at these new international dates!”

See Taylor Swift’s tour announcement on Twitter below:

EXCUSE ME HI I HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY I can’t wait to see so many of you on The Eras Tour next year at these new international dates! Visit https://t.co/EYBevxhQzH for more information on your registrations, pre-sales and on-sales!! pic.twitter.com/G8zx8QUUAV

— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) June 20, 2023

The last time Taylor Swift toured the UK and Ireland was in 2018 where she performed six shows for her Reputation Tour in locations including London, Manchester, and Dublin.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, Taylor had to cancel her sixth concert tour titled Lover Fest to support her seventh studio album Lover released in 2019. Since then, she has release three studio albums titled Folklore (2020), Evermore (2020), and Midnight (2022).

In addition to this, Swift has been re-recording her first six albums in order to reclaim the master recordings after a public battle with her former record label. She has already released two re-recorded albums in 2021 titled Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and Red (Taylor’s Version). Her upcoming third re-recorded album Speak Now (Taylor’s Version) is scheduled for released on July 7, 2023. It is the re-recording of her 2010 album Speak Now with features from Fall Out Boy and Hayley Williams.

Tickets for the US leg of her tour last year were highly popular that the Ticketmaster website crashed due to “historically unprecedented demand”. Registration for UK tickets were closed on Thursday, June 22 at 11.59pm (local time) in the UK, and closed on Friday, June 23 at 11.59pm (local time) in Ireland and Europe. Registered fans means they will receive a unique code that will allow them to buy tickets at specified dates and times.

Taylor Swift UK Tour Dates:

07/06/2023 – BT Murrayfield Stadium – Edinburgh
08/06 – BT Murrayfield Stadium – Edinburgh
14/06 – Anfield Stadium – Liverpool
15/06 – Anfield Stadium – Liverpool
18/06 – Principality Stadium – Cardiff
21/06 – Wembley Stadium – London
22/06 –  Wembley Stadium – London
28/06 – Aviva Stadium – Dublin
29/06 – Aviva Stadium – Dublin
16/08 – Wembley Stadium – London
17/08 – Wembley Stadium – London

Tickets are available to purchase here