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Taylor Swift may have prompted stronger re-record restrictions at labels, while publishing could limit reach of Ashanti re-records

Universal reportedly wants longer re-record restrictions in its US contracts, a move the Wall Street Journal links partly to Taylor Swift's re-recordings of her Big Machine catalogue.…

Andy Malt • 18 Nov 2021

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As Taylor's version of Red is released, FT reports on how Ithaca Holdings went about selling the rights in the original

As Taylor Swift releases her re-recorded 'Red', the FT reports that Ithaca Holdings told buyers Swift might not follow through with her re-records when selling the original masters.…

Chris Cooke • 12 Nov 2021

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Democrats using Taylor Swift's catalogue woes as a campaign tool again

Virginia Democrat Terry McAuliffe is targeting Taylor Swift fans with ads linking his Republican rival Glenn Youngkin to The Carlyle Group's role in Swift's masters dispute.…

Chris Cooke • 06 Oct 2021

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Long-running Shake It Off song-theft case still likely to head to a jury

Judge Michael Fitzgerald signals the 'Shake It Off' lyric-theft case may go to a jury, saying Swift's arguments are strong but the case may depend on how the lyrics are read.…

Chris Cooke • 29 Sep 2021

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Ed Sheeran says "no one clocked it" when he took Taylor Swift to his local pub

Ed Sheeran says he took Taylor Swift to his local pub without anyone noticing, unlike a visit with Stormzy that caused a stir.…

Andy Malt • 13 Sep 2021

Business News • 3 min read

Taylor Swift seeks summary judgement in her ongoing Shake It Off lyric-theft dispute

Taylor Swift's lawyers ask for summary judgement in the 'Shake It Off' lyric-theft case, arguing that discovery has shown the plaintiffs admit their claim is unfounded.…

Chris Cooke • 21 Jul 2021

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Taylor Swift to appear in new David O Russell movie

Taylor Swift is reportedly part of the cast of David O Russell's untitled film, reportedly called 'Canterbury Glass', after filming has already been completed.…

Andy Malt • 02 Jun 2021

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BRITs revives Global Icon Award for first time in five years for Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift will receive the BRIT Awards' Global Icon Award, which is being revived for the first time in five years, and the ceremony will be streamed across social media.…

Andy Malt • 10 May 2021

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Taylor Swift smashes Beatles' record for fastest run of UK number one albums

Taylor Swift has broken the Beatles' 54-year record for the fastest run of three UK number one albums, reaching the mark in 259 days with her 2020 albums and re-recorded 'Fearless'.…

Andy Malt • 19 Apr 2021

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Taylor Swift and Evermore theme park settle legal battle

Taylor Swift and the Tennessee theme park Evermore Park have agreed to drop their lawsuits against each other without any money changing hands.…

Andy Malt • 25 Mar 2021

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Taylor Swift countersues theme park that accused her of trademark infringement

Taylor Swift has countersued Evermore Park, alleging it has performed three of her songs without a licence since 2018 and ignored repeated licensing requests from BMI.…

Andy Malt • 24 Feb 2021

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Taylor Swift to release new version of Fearless album "soon"

Taylor Swift has finished re-recording her 2008 album Fearless, which will be released as Fearless (Taylor's Version) with six previously unreleased songs, with the first single Love Story out now.…

Andy Malt • 12 Feb 2021