Swift's New Single Buzz
Taylor Swift’s third single from The Life of a Showgirl, “Elizabeth Taylor,” is already hitting No. 1 in multiple markets after its early-March radio push — another chart milestone in a relentless run. At the same time, wedding coverage with Travis Kelce is heating up, and the couple are expected to make a red-carpet appearance at the iHeartRadio Awards on March 26 ( ).
“Elizabeth Taylor” opened on Billboard’s Pop Airplay chart at No. 30 this week, giving Swift her 50th career placement on that specific radio chart. (forbes.com) When The Life of a Showgirl launched in October, “Elizabeth Taylor” initially debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the same week Swift’s album occupied 12 of the Hot 100’s top 12 slots. (billboard.com) Billboard and Mediabase data show the track was officially promoted to U.S. radio in early March and was added early by stations including SiriusXM Hits 1, Z100 New York and 99.7 NOW San Francisco as it began its airplay run. (billboard.com) A limited-edition seven-inch vinyl of “Elizabeth Taylor,” billed as “Cry My Eyes Violet Glitter,” was announced for Record Store Day on April 18 as a collectible push tied to the single’s release. (realitytea.com) iHeartMedia confirmed Swift will make a special appearance at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday, March 26 — the ceremony airs live from the Dolby Theatre on FOX and lists Swift as this year’s most‑nominated artist with nine nods. (iheartmedia.com) Media outlets and tabloids have amplified speculation that Swift and fiancé Travis Kelce could make a joint red‑carpet appearance at the iHeart event, with multiple reports flagging the possibility but offering no official confirmation that Kelce will attend. ( ) Times of India and several entertainment outlets report wedding‑planning tension, saying sources claim Swift has felt “overwhelmed” as Kelce reportedly steps back from some planning duties amid recent leaks and scheduling pressure. ( )
