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Yeah, Shawn's part in the song is so bad. LOL. I've only listen to the song once and that is enough for me - Lover is my favourite song on the album. It's a song she wrote by herself.....it's her memories, it's her story. It's such a personal song that didn't need to be "remixed" with someone else singing on it. Ever since Taylor was cast in Cats, I've wondered what she would sound like singing those "musical" type songs. I really like the lyrics for Beautiful Ghosts and she sounds good, and I do like the song.....I just don't love it. I'm not really a fan of these type of musical-songs. I prefer pop-song-musicals like Grease, Moulin Rouge, Mamma Mia.

I'm glad HOTD is the one we're going to see. Wasn't really interested in a show about Whitewalkers origins.

Another acoustic set: The Man (on guitar), Lover (on piano; at 6:15), Death By A Thousand Cuts (on guitar; at 13:09); All Too Well (on piano; at 20:00) Loved the guitar performances, especially DBATC. I just love the way she plays guitar so I'm glad that she's doing more of that in this era.

Zoë Kravitz is the new Catwoman.

First live performance of False God.

You should watch it and decide for yourself instead of reading what others are saying. I saw the movie and thought it wasn't as good as I hoped. Joaquin was phenomenal and I hope he wins the Oscar. These aren't story spoilers but I'll tag them anyway.....they're just general comments but I'll play it safe:

Did you see the movie yet?

Yes Bianca! She did it! First Canadian (man or woman) to win a grand slam! What a huge year for Canadian sports - with the Raptors winning their first Championship. And first person born in the 2000's to win a grand slam. Bianca's game is so good, and so fun to watch. I love her violent forehand swing, and her crouching swing. That second set was so tense. She was so close to winning and then Serena started to come back and you're just like, "She's only 19......what if she can't handle this pressure?" But she prevailed and that's going to great for her experience, to go through a match like that where the crowd was rooting heavily for her opponent. #SheTheNorth #SheTheChamp

Bianca!! What a second set comeback - down 2 breaks and winning 5 straight games. And battling in the first set against all those break points. This is like a dream for her - playing in your first grand slam final against the greatest ever. Just one more, girl! #SheTheNorth

Cool theory about the video: https://www.buzzfeed.com/eleanorbate/taylor-swift-lover-music-video-theory Also when they're dancing in the "red room," Taylor's in a gold/yellow dress and the guy is wearing gold/yellow pants which represents: "I once believed love would be burning red but its golden” (from Daylight). LOVED that throwback reference!

I don't mind if she "dances" on a few songs. It's not like it's hardcore dances moves - it's just a few moves. I don't see anything wrong with that. I know she's not going to be doing that in her 40's. Speaking of singer-songwriter mode, she did a Live Lounge for the BBC Radio. I really love the Can't Stop Loving You cover, and the re-imagined Holy Ground (maybe that's a preview of what's to come when she re-records her old albums, they'll be new versions?). Songs in spoiler tags.....also Billboard numbers are in there (stupid editing):

AAHHH!!! What an album! I knew Taylor wouldn't disappoint me. So many good songs! Snap reaction: the two early standouts for me (not including the 4 songs already released) are The Man and Cruel Summer. I'll post more later, after more listens.

Not a fan of "Bad Guy" but thank God! "Let's create 20 remixes so the song will stay number one!!" Give me a break, OTR! LOL Please change that stupid rule, Billboard!

So apparently the album will be put on streaming right away. Say goodbye to the one-million-in-the-first-week streak (pure album sales). I really think she could've got more than one million again if she waited, but I guess streaming rules and she's given in to it. Only Taylor and Adele can sell pure albums, so it will be interesting to see what Adele does with her next album. Ugh, streaming. LOL.

I love this one the most out of the four songs from the album. Favourite parts/lyrics: - Can I go where you go? / Can we always be this close forever and ever? (love singing the "gooooooo" and "cloooooose" in high notes LOL) - And I'm highly suspicious that everyone who sees you wants you / I've loved you three summers now, honey, but I want 'em all - With every guitar string scar on my hand / I take this magnetic force-of-a-man to be my lover The song was written by Taylor; produced by Taylor and Jack Antonoff. It's the first song since "Red" that she's released as a single that she solely wrote. I think it's been 7 years since she released this type of song as a single - a love story with instruments. The last one was "Begin Again" in 2012. Lover Track List 1. I Forgot That You Existed 2. Cruel Summer 3. Lover 4. The Man 5. The Archer 6. I Think He Knows 7. Miss Americana & the Heartbreak Prince 8. Paper Rings 9. Cornelia Street 10. Death By a Thousand Cuts 11. London Boy 12. Soon You'll Get Better (feat. Dixie Chicks) 13. False God 14. You Need to Calm Down 15. Afterglow 16. ME! (feat. Brendon Urie) 17. It's Nice to Have a Friend 18. Daylight Less than a week to go! So excited!

I loved it!! I thought it was very funny, had some heart, and soapy. My favourite character so far is "Jennie" because I thought she was the funniest/bitchy-est. I really like the concept too - them playing characters that have their names and some of their real life history, and now they're coming together to try and create a "reboot".

Happy that Bianca won, becoming the first Canadian woman in 50 years to win this tournament...........but this is definitely not how anyone wanted it to play out, especially Bianca who dreamed of this moment (playing at home against the greatest of all time in the finals). If she can stay healthy, I think she's going to have a great career.

I've always hated how Billboard does the Hot 100 charts when it came to combining remixes into one. That's a big reason why Old Town Road has the record now. Justin Bieber even came out with a "Bad Guy" remix to try and get Billie Eilish to #1 and prevent OTR from breaking the "Despacito"/"One Sweet Day" record. IMO, a remix should be counted as its own, and not added to the original song.

No surprise there. That's what happens with you get two of the best all time players playing in a 5th set tie break for the championship. Speaking of tie breaks, I really think Wimbledon should change the rules for the 5th set again. I would love it for them to go back to "win by 2" in the 5th set just for the championship - there's no next match to be tired for.

Cold As You, White Horse, Dear John, All Too Well, All You Had To Do Was Stay, Delicate..........and now The Archer joining the emotional-track-5-club. The song was written and produced by Taylor and Jack Antonoff, so it's not surprising that it has an 80's vibe to it with the synth and vocal reverb. I like how the song has this slow-easy-going-constant-flow with the tempo and continuous bass beat rarely changing. I love the lyrics! Favourite ones are: - Screaming who could ever leave me, darling / But who could stay? - And I cut off my nose just to spite my face / Then I hate my reflection for years and years - I wake in the night / pace like a ghost / The room is on fire / invisible smoke /And all of my heroes die all alone / Help me hold on to you - 'Cause they see right through me / They see right through me / They see right through / Can you see right through me? / They see right through / They see right through me / I see right through me / I see right through me (This is my favourite part of the song: They see.....Can You see.....then she raises her voice a bit when she gets to I See) - 'Cause all of my enemies started out friends / Help me hold on to you

Two of the greatest players just played one of the best Wimbledon finals match. This is why most people watch to see Federer/Djokovic, or Federer/Nadal, or Nadal/Djokovic – best vs best. Was rooting, and had money on Roger, so I was disappointed to see him lose with having two match points on his serve. Novak is only 32? If he stays healthy, he definitely could get to 20+, especially with no future superstars coming up. There’s no reason for the big 3 to retire as long as they keep going deep in grand slams.

I don't think she does need to play more, especially at her age. She still has the skill and experience to get the finals of a grand slam - same goes for Federer and Nadal. See, I don't think being in the finals should "hit her in the moment" because of the experience. I don't watch enough tennis to know the ins-and-outs of people's gameplay, so maybe your "plan B" theory is right. Going out 6-2, 6-2, without a fight, is just sad to see from a superstar like Serena. If it was a hard fought battle in 3 sets, then maybe I could give her some slack. I don't agree with BJK. Serena's been a star from basically the beginning of her career, so why would "being a star" affect her now? It's not like she was out partying these last two weeks during the tournament.

Why does Serena keep blowing these opportunities in the finals? She’s still the best to ever play the game but I want to see her break the record. Very disappointed.

Only caught the last two games of Fed/Nadal match and wow, those were awesome games. That’s why the majority of people love watching those two play against each other (on non clay courts).

Just found out that Maya Hawke (Robin) is Ethan Hawke/Uma Thurman's daughter. Now that I know that, I do see some Uma in her. She definitely has parents' acting talent. And she's now on the same show as Winona Ryder who was in Reality Bites with her dad! Another connection is both Maya and Winona Ryder played Jo March from Little Women - Winona in 1994, and Maya in 2017.