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Taylor Swift – ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ review: a rare misstep
Arriving at the peak of her imperial phase, Swift’s 11th studio album is surprisingly flat and, at times, cringeworthy.
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TRENDING NEWS
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ALBUM REVIEWS
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FEATURES
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Perrie on going solo: ‘I knew I could sing, obviously. But I didn’t know if I could write music from scratch’
GIG REVIEWS
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS
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The Beatles’ 1970 ‘Let It Be’ documentary to be re-released on Disney+
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THE COVER
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FILM & TV NEWS
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Sydney Sweeney hits back at producer who said she “can’t act”
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Warwick Davis pays tribute to wife Samantha, who has died aged 53
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Todd Howard clarifies ‘Fallout’ timeline confusion
Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase featured lots of cosy games and cats
‘Hades 2’ confirms public technical test will begin “shortly”
Hasbro wants a sequel to ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ even if Larian aren’t involved
GAME REVIEWS
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