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A Look Behind the Curtain: Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl

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When Taylor Swift announced her twelfth studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, at exactly 12:12am on August 12, 2025, fans and haters alike knew that this release would serve as the centerpiece for a new era of the singer-songwriter’s career. Swift’s status as one of the best-selling music artists of all time ensured that …

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It Was a “brat” Summer… But What’s Next?

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By Elyse Hychong, Banner Staff Charli XCX’s album brat, released on June 7, 2024, sparked a viral Internet trend and cultural phenomenon this past summer. The “brat” trend has encompassed dances, lime green, and even American politics–but what exactly is “brat”? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the term “brat” as “an ill-mannered annoying child.” Interestingly, the …

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