Latest Taylor Swift News
15 July 2024 - Latest Taylor Swift News
The Top Taylor Swift News for Monday 15 July 2024:
- Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets' Hits 12th Week Atop Billboard 200
- PM Modi surpasses celebrities like Taylor Swift, Virat Kohli in social media followers
Welcome to the latest Taylor Swift podcast. Here are today's top Taylor Swift news stories. In the United States, Taylor Swift's album, the tortured poets department, has impressively maintained its number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart for 12 consecutive weeks, a record-breaking achievement for the artist. This album not only surpassed her previous albums, 1989, and Fearless, each of which held the top position for 11 weeks, but also outdid Whitney Houston's 1987 album, Whitney, making it the only album by a female artist to spend its first 12 weeks at number one. The album saw a significant boost in sales, earning 163,000 equivalent album units in just one week, thanks in part to a variety of promotions, including special editions and digital downloads. Additionally, Swift's album was propelled by the release of new versions of its lead single, enhancing its chart performance. This milestone adds to Swift's record of 81 career weeks at number one on the Billboard 200, further cementing her status as a leading figure in the music industry. Meanwhile, Zack Bryan's The Great American Bar scene also made notable strides, jumping from 17th to second place on the chart. India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has become a social media sensation, surpassing global celebrities like Taylor Swift and sports icons such as Virat Kohli, with over 100 million followers on his X-handle, formerly known as Twitter. His followers have grown impressively by nearly 30 million in just three years, making him the most followed head of government on this platform worldwide. Modi's follower count significantly outnumbers other political leaders in India, such as Arvind Kedrawal and Rahul Gandhi, who have 27.5 million and 26.4 million followers respectively. Internationally, he leads over other prominent leaders like US President Joe Biden and Turkey's Recep Tayyip Edogen. Modi expressed his enthusiasm for the vibrant discussions and interactions on X, looking forward to more engaging exchanges in the future. His social media influence extends beyond X, with substantial followings on YouTube and Instagram as well. Modi's approach to social media, which includes never blocking anyone and engaging organically without paid promotions, highlights his commitment to open communication and resonates with a wide audience globally. Thank you for joining us for today's top news stories about Taylor Swift. Please note these stories were AI-generated, which isn't always perfect. If you have any concerns or questions about the news contained in this podcast, please reach out to us. Thank you and see you tomorrow.