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Olivia Rodrigo Reacts to Theories That ‘Vampire’ Is About Taylor Swift

Is Olivia Rodrigo‘s “Vampire” about … Taylor Swift? Rodrigo commented on fan speculation that the lead ballad from Guts, on which she scathingly sings about an unnamed “bloodsucker, famef—er,” is somehow about one of her childhood idols. “How do I answer this?” Rodrigo reportedly whispered to Guardian journalist Laura Snapes, when the question about “Vampire” […]

Jimmy Buffett, Billboard’s Most Famous Alumnus, on ‘The Only Real Job I Would Have in My Adult Life’

Before Jimmy Buffett appeared on Billboard’s charts, he was writing about other artists who did.   Buffett, who died Friday (Sept. 1) at age 76, worked as a Nashville reporter for Billboard from 1969 to 1970. He quit when his first album, Debut to Earth, was released because he was told that continuing would be a conflict of interest.  Related […]

Jimmy Buffett’s 6 Best Country Collaborations

Jimmy Buffett, the musical troubadour known for his island-tinged, rum-soaked hits including “Margaritaville,” “A Pirate Looks at Forty” and “Cheeseburger in Paradise,” as well as his empire of businesses including his chain of Margaritaville cafes, died on Friday (Sept. 1) at age 76. “Jimmy passed away on the night of September 1st surrounded by his […]

From A-Z: The 20 Best Sales to Shop for Labor Day 2023

All products and services featured are independently chosen by editors. However, Billboard may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes. Labor Day weekend is finally here. If your holiday weekend will consist of shopping for great savings, then you’ve come to […]