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Taylor Swift has forged an unparalleled music career. Swift started as a teenage country singer and became a global pop icon and billionaire. Her prolific journey includes 16 albums, numerous ...

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Ahead of the release of her new album "Midnights" on Oct. 21, Taylor Swift gave fans a preview. In true Swiftie fashion, Swift unveiled song names on the track list with a playful scheme. In a TikTok ...

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