Taylor Swift
Much more than a music superstar, Taylor Swift is a true cultural phenomenon, who marked an era, evolving from a young country promise to a global pop icon. With her unique storytelling style and spectacular live performances, Taylor Swift, an American artist born in 1989, has captured the hearts of millions of fans of all ages, telling stories of love, pain, and personal growth that resonate universally. The Tortured Poets Department, 11th and latest album was released in mid-April 2024, and downloaded over two hundred million times in 12 hours on Spotify alone, with new records also recorded on platforms such as Apple Music and Amazon. From the cover of Time to the Grammy Awards to conquering the American Top Ten with 5 albums – a feat that before her only Prince had managed to accomplish in the days following his death – Taylor Swift continues to rack up awards and recognition, dominating the charts, and the heart of his many fans, unchallenged.
Francesca Pavesi has been an author and journalist since 2003. She has interviewed personalities for various newspapers and magazines.