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Behind the music - Alexandra King

Irish American singer Alexandra King has released her new EP, Across The Pond, which features the track Love Me To Dublin. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 13 hrs

Taylor Swift announces six-part Eras Tour docuseries

US pop superstar Taylor Swift has said a six-episode docuseries of her Eras Tour is to premiere on Disney+ this winter.

Music • 13 Oct

Taylor Swift unveils new Eras Tour docuseries

Taylor Swift has announced a new six-part docuseries and concert film documenting the final chapter of her record-breaking Eras Tour.

Music • 13 Oct

performs onstage during Z100's Jingle Ball 2012, presented by Aeropostale, at Madison Square Garden on December 7, 2012 in New York City.

Sheeran learned of Swift's engagement via Instagram

Taylor Swift has revealed her close friend Ed Sheeran found out the news of her engagement to NFL footballer Travis Kelce along with the rest of the world on social media, saying the British singer "doesn't have a phone".

Music • 07 Oct

Taylor Swift's new album scores huge opening week in UK

Taylor Swift's new album The Life Of A Showgirl has secured the biggest opening week of 2025 so far in the UK albums chart, the Official Charts Company has said.

Music • 06 Oct

Taylor Swift on 'thrill of a lifetime' Fate of Ophelia

Taylor Swift has said it was the "thrill of a lifetime" making the music video for her song The Fate Of Ophelia.

Music • 06 Oct

Three young women, two of whom are wearing Taylor Swift tshirts

Watch: University of Galway Swifties review new album

Fans have been eagerly digesting Taylor Swift's new album since its release yesterday morning.

Music • 04 Oct

Taylor Swift's new album mixes love, lyrics and showbiz

Taylor Swift sings about her romance with NFL star Travis Kelce on her highly anticipated 12th studio album The Life Of A Showgirl.

Music • 03 Oct

Watch: Swifties, are you ready for new album drop?

Taylor Swift's new album The Life of a Showgirl will be released at 5am tomorrow, while Friday night will also see the launch of The Official Release Party Of A Showgirl in cinemas.

Music • 02 Oct

Swift 'brought great deal of attention' to NFL'

Taylor Swift has brought "a great deal of attention" to the NFL American football league, according to its commissioner Roger Goodell.

Music • 02 Oct

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 02: Taylor Swift attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Swift to mark release of The Life Of A Showgirl in UK

Taylor Swift will be in the UK on Friday when she finally unveils her highly anticipated 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl.

Music • 02 Oct

Swedish producer and composer Max Martin attends the & Julia musical premiere at Stage Operettenhaus on 30 October, 2024 in Hamburg

Hitmaker Max Martin back with Taylor Swift for Showgirl

For her much-anticipated new album The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift reunited with the Swedish producer Max Martin, who revolutionised modern pop with a formula that blends technology, simplicity - and a feel for the perfect hook.

Music • 01 Oct

Taylor Swift attends the 67th Annual GRAMMY Awards on February 2, 2025 in Los Angeles, California

What's on? Top 10 TV and streaming tips for Tuesday

There's a two-part documentary about Taylor Swift's career, Glen Powell stars as Chad Powers, Nicole Kidman leads the cast in Lioness, while Storyville: Holding List looks at one of the October 7 hostages . . .

Television • 06 Oct

Swift to discuss forthcoming album on late night shows

Taylor Swift is returning to the late-night circuit where she will be discussing her forthcoming 12th studio album, The Life Of A Showgirl.

Music • 26 Sep

Travis Kelce reveals 'tears' shed during Swift proposal

NFL star Travis Kelce has revealed "there were a few tears" when he proposed to fiancée Taylor Swift.

Music • 15 Sep

Behind the music - Lisa Murray

Lisa Murray plays the inaugural Glór Ár Linne programme, a new initiative led by Raidió Rí-Rá to support new Irish language artists, taking place in The Grand Social, Dublin on 17 September. We asked her the BIG questions . . .

Behind the Music • 06 Sep

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - JANUARY 26: Taylor Swift celebrates with Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs after defeating the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on January 26, 2025 in Kansas City, Missour

Kelce: It's been fun talking about Swift engagement

American footballer Travis Kelce said "it's been really fun telling everybody who I'm going to be spending the rest of my life with", as he spoke of his and Taylor Swift's engagement news for the first time.

Music • 03 Sep

US president with a pop star and sports star

Trump wishes Swift, Kelce 'a lot of luck' on engagement

US President Donald Trump has weighed in on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's upcoming nuptials and offered well-wishes to the couple.

Music • 27 Aug

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift kiss in the aftermath of the NFL Super Bowl 58 football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, 11 February, 2024, in Las Vegas

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce - five things to know

It's official: America's most famous celebrity couple are tying the knot. Here are five things to know about their love story.

Music • 27 Aug

Timeline: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

Singer Taylor Swift and NFL star Travis Kelce have confirmed their engagement in a joint Instagram post showing the Kansas City Chiefs tight end proposing.

Entertainment • 27 Aug

Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce walk off the field after the trophy ceremony following the Chiefs 32-29 victory over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, 26 2025, at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement

Singer Taylor Swift and American Football player Travis Kelce have announced their engagement.

Music • 26 Aug

What we learned on Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce podcast

Taylor Swift revealed she sent her mother to buy her master recordings, she bakes sourdough, and has become an NFL superfan as she offered some intimate insights into her life and relationship with Travis Kelce during an appearance on his podcast.

Music • 15 Aug

Taylor Swift sets the date, reveals album tracklist

Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl will be released on Friday 3 October, the star has revealed, as she showcased cover art and a tracklist for what is expected to be one of the biggest albums of the year.

Music • 14 Aug

Zoe Kravitz at the Saint Laurent Fall RTW 2025 fashion show as part of Paris Fashion Week on March 11, 2025 in Paris, France. (Photo by Aitor Rosas Sune/WWD via Getty Images)

Zoe Kravitz recalls snake incident in Swift's bathroom

US actress Zoe Kravitz has revealed she "destroyed" Taylor Swift's bathroom while retrieving her mother's snake from a hole it had slithered into.

Music • 13 Aug

Kelce wants to 'do good' with fame from dating Swift

NFL star Travis Kelce has said he wants to do "good in the world" with the increased media attention brought to him thanks to his relationship with pop star Taylor Swift.

Music • 13 Aug