BULLETIN: Taylor Swift Makes History with 4th Album of the Year Win, Surprises Fans with Secret Album Announcement.

0:03 Cala Rocashark Media. You can tell that Taylor Swift is here. Yeah, what this she is? Look at this? Look at this. I say the names and they pop out Taylor Swift. Everybody check out to off everybody. I like, if we should do it like this every year. I'm gonna say the people and they're gonna walk in. And with that intro from Trevor Noah, so began last night's Grammy Awards and big news from Taylor Swift. A historic moment unfolded in the music industry as Taylor Swift set a remarkable record with her album Midnights. She became the first artist to secure the Album of the Year award for the fourth time, a monumental achievement in her career.

0:47 Before this, Swift had already made her mark as the first and only female solo artist to win the award three times. Standing shoulder to shoulder with legends like Frank Sinatra, Paul Simon, and Stevie Wonder, her impact on the music world was undeniable. During the award ceremony, Swift graciously shared the stage with Lona del Rey, whose album had also earned a nomination in the same category. It was a testament to the talent of these two incredible artists. In a year that celebrated female artists, seven out of the eight nominations in the Album of the Year category were bestowed upon women, highlighting the growing influence of women in the music industry. Swift expressed her astonishment, saying mind blown, thank you so much as she accepted her well deserved accolade. But the surprises didn't stop there. Earlier in the evening, Taylor Swift earned her thirteenth Grammy Award, a monumental milestone. She secured the highly coveted Best Pop Vocal Album for Midnights, besting formidable competition from Ed Sheeran, Kelly Clarkson, Miley Cyrus, and Olivia Rodrigo. During her acceptance speech, she revealed a well kept secret that had her fans and a friend with a twinkle in her eye. Swift disclosed that she had been secretly working on her eleventh studio album, which she unveiled as The Tortured Poets Department, set to release on April nineteenth. The excitement in the room was palpable as Swift's fans eagerly anticipated this upcoming musical masterpiece. Meanwhile, Another highlight of the night was Billie Eilish and

2:23 her brother Phineas winning Song of the Year for What Was I Made For? From the twenty twenty three hit film Barbie. They out shown an impressive array of fellow nominees, including Dua Lipa, John Battiste, Lna del Rey, Miley Cyrus, Olivia Rodrigo, and Taylor Swift. Billy, clearly overwhelmed by the honor, began her acceptance speech with a mix of surprise and gratitude. She praised her fellow nominees for their incredible contributions to music, acknowledging the exceptional talent in the category. She went on to express her deep appreciation for the opportunity to be part of the Barbie soundtrack, a film that had a staggering box office success, grossing one point four billion dollars. Her words resonated with humility and gratitude, acknowledging the privilege of their position. However, one of the most surprising moments of the night came when Miley Cyrus won her first Grammy Award, beating out none other than Taylor Swift herself. Miley took home the award for Best Pop Solo performance with her hit track Flowers, presented by the legendary Mariah Carey. Miley was not only thrilled to win, but also deeply moved by the iconic moment of sharing the stage with Mariah. She humorously shared her ordeal of getting stuck in traffic and rain, but emphasized that she couldn't have missed this moment with Mariah Carey. Miley went on to share a touching story about a little boy's quest to catch a butterfly, connecting it to her own journey in the music industry. She likened her song Flowers to that butterfly,

3:59 a beautiful an unexpected gift that had come her way. As she concluded her speech, Miley expressed her gratitude for this special moment and the beauty of unexpected blessings in life. The Grammy Awards of that night were filled with historic moments, heartfelt speeches, and undeniable talent, making it a night to remember in the world of music. Moving on to other news, as the Super Bowl draws near, one burning question is on the minds of fans worldwide. Will Taylor Swift make it to the big game. Swifties everywhere have been pondering whether the Grammy winning artist will be able to attend the Super Bowl in Las Vegas to support her boyfriend Travis Kelcey as he plays for the Kansas City Chiefs.

4:45 The reason for this uncertainty is Swift's scheduled concert in Tokyo, Japan, the night before the Super Bowl. Fans have been meticulously calculating the logistics to determine if Swift can make it back to the United States in time for the game. Concerns have arisen about the possibility of her missing the Chief's showdown against the San Francisco forty nine ers or having to rush her concert in order to catch the game on time. However, on Friday, February second, the Japanese Embassy issued a statement to alleviate these worries and assure everyone that it's entirely feasible for Swift to make it back well in advance of the game, provided she boards a plane immediately after her performance. The statement began with the Embassy of Japan in the United States acknowledging recent media reports about Taylor Swift's travel plans from Tokyo to Las Vegas on February tenth to watch Super Bowl fifty eight.

5:40 Despite the twelve hour flight and seventeen hour time difference, the Embassy can confidently speak now to say that if she departs Tokyo in the evening after her concert, she should comfortably arrive in Las Vegas before the Super Bowl begins. The statement continued with a playful nod to Swift's albums. We know that many people in Japan are excited to experience Taylor Swift's Heiress tour, so we wanted to confirm that anyone concerned can be fearless in knowing that this talented performer can wow Japanese audiences and still make it to Las Vegas to support the Chiefs when they take the field for the Super Bowl. Wearing red, Swift's upcoming concerts in Japan mark her return to touring since November twenty twenty three after a brief hiatus.

6:24 Swift will grace the stage at the Tokyo Dome on Wednesday, February seventh, and is scheduled to perform three additional shows on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Rob Gronk Gronkowski, a former NFL tight end known for his time as Tom Brady's wingman, is no stranger to the spotlight. During an exclusive Zoom interview with Parade, Gronk shared his candid thoughts on the attention surrounding Travis Kelcey and Taylor Swift's romance this season. Gronkowski expressed his enthusiasm, stating, I think it's great. He went on to highlight that tre Travis Kelcey, the Kansas City Chief's standout, is one of the few NFL players capable of handling this level of attention gracefully. According to Gronk, Kelsey's performance on the field speaks for itself. It hasn't affected him one bit. I mean he's showing up week in and week out on the field every Sunday. He commended Kelsey for making crucial catches on third down and scoring touchdowns in the red zone.

7:24 Frankowski continued to praise Kelsey's character, describing him as fun, entertaining, and capable of handling the immense pressure that comes with the spotlight. Drawing from his own experience dating model and TV personality Camille Costek while playing for the Patriots, Gronk acknowledged the unique challenges of dating someone from the entertainment industry as a professional athlete. While Kelsey and Swift may be navigating a whole new level of superstar coupledom within the NFL, Gronk remains confident in Kelsey's ability to handle it with grace. He hopes Kelsey will add the title of Super Bowl Champion to his list of accomplishments more in a moment. TikTok recently made headlines as it removed music by popular artists such as Taylor Swift, The Weekend and Olivia Rodrigo from its platform following a dispute with Universal Music Group UMG, the record label representing these artists. The conflict arose when the licensing agreement between TikTok and UMG expired on Wednesday, and negotiations for a new deal hid an impasse. UMG alleged that TikTok was unwilling to compensate at a rate comparable to what other social media platforms pay for access to their music catalog. In response to these allegations, TikTok accused UMG of presenting a false narrative and rhetoric in the ongoing dispute.

8:54 As a result of this clash, all videos featuring UMG music have been muted, and users are no longer able to create new videos using these tracks. Some artists, like Ariana Grande and Katy Perry have seen most of their music disappear from their official TikTok pages, with only a few songs remaining that belong to other record labels. Even Billie Eilish, another UMG artist, has experienced the removal of nearly all her songs from the platform except for one. Interestingly, her track what Was I Made For? Featured in the Barbie movie, the soundtrack of which was published by Warner Music Group. Additionally, Sophie Ella Speckter's viral hit Murder on the Dance Floor, featured in the film Saltburn, is no longer available on TikTok. While official versions of the songs have been taken down, unofficial, sped up and slowed down renditions of these tracks remain accessible for users on the platform. Late last year, Taylor Swift sparked a trend when she championed the return of the Cosmopolitan cocktail by sipping it all over New York City. Now, the renowned aristour performer is creating a buzz with her latest cocktail of choice, which is gaining popularity at bars and online.

10:09 Reports from the Washington Post suggest that during a girl's night out with other Chiefs, Wags, wives and girlfriends at the Rye restaurant near Kansas City, Swift was seen enjoying French Blonds throughout the evening. The co owner of the restaurant mentioned that this cocktail is her favorite. In case you're not familiar with this drink, the French Blonde is a relatively low key cocktail that includes gin, the French a parateief, Lila San Germain, lequeur, and grapefruit juice. While it may not be as widely recognized as some of her other favorites, the French Blonde has been around for a while and is steadily becoming a fixture on cocktail menus. In fact, it's a regular feature on the Thursdays menu at the popular NYC spot Ray's Hometown Bar. This menu, inspired by Taylor Swift's style, invites patrons to come together sip cocktails and host to Taylor's music. According to Dylan Wells, the general manager at Ray's Hometown Bar, there are a few variations of Swift's preferred cocktail available on the menu. One example is the Gypsy Eyes drink, which swaps vodka for gin, replaces greenshartruse with the florality of elderflower, and swaps lime for lemon while retaining grapefruit.

11:22 Another option is the Presbyterian's Revenge, which keeps lemon and grapefruit, but uses scotch instead of vodka and adds cinnar for a sharper flavor instead of elderflower. And there you have it. Please follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your app of choice, and if you like the show, hit those five stars on Apple. It really helps us out. I'm Annalie's idol. Thanks to Mark Francis and John McDermott. This is Taylor Swift Today.