Taylor Swift
Our coverage of Taylor Swift, award-winning singer-songwriter, and her impact on politics, the economy and society
United States
Crypto bros v cat ladies: gender and the 2024 election
How the campaigns are exploiting and reshaping the battle of the sexes
United States
Kamala Harris’s post-debate bounce is now visible in the polls
But it comes with two big caveats
The Economist explains
Will Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris matter?
Celebrity endorsements are unlikely to change voters’ minds. But they may boost turnout
Money Talks
How Taylor Swift took on the music industry
Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week: the second of two special episodes on how Taylor Swift became the most successful musician in the world—and reshaped the music business
Money Talks
How Taylor Swift became a billionaire
Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week: the first of two special episodes on how Taylor Swift became the most successful musician in the world—and remade the music industry
Business
From Taylor Swift to Star Trek, niche cruises are on the rise
Themed offerings are luring young and old
1843 magazine | How to get rich (Taylor’s version)
Think you know the story of how Taylor Swift took on the music industry? The reality is more complicated
United States
Grown up in the USA
Forty years on, Bruce Springsteen’s defining album still has something to teach Americans
United States
Fiscal nerds determine the fate of legislation in America
A battle under way to remake budget scoring
Culture
The hit series “Bridgerton” has set off a string-quartet boom
It is a surprising example of how popular culture can shape consumer habits
Culture
Has Taylor Swift peaked?
The musician is at the height of her commercial, but not her creative, power
Finance & economics
Generation Z is unprecedentedly rich
Millennials were poorer at this stage in their lives. So were baby-boomers
Culture
What lies behind Beyoncé’s country turn?
The star singer has always been a canny interpreter of musical trends
The Economist explains
What is photo retouching and when is it permissible?
The edited photo of Kate Middleton shows what a minefield it can be
Culture
Can American football become less American?
The NFL wants to take the sport to the world. The world may not want it