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Chris Willman
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Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic at @Variety
Los Angeles, CA
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    Chris Willman
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    Feb 10, 2022
    Kanye vs. Billie: Good thing he doesnt have any documented prior history of trying to publicly order young women around
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    Chris Willman
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    Oct 28, 2023
    The next song “requires some audience participation: We sing the song, and you shut the fuck up.” —Nick Cave at the Orpheum
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    Chris Willman
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    Dec 31, 2014
    Taylor Swift's '1989' stays at No. 1, outsells 'Frozen' in 2014 - LA Times
    Taylor Swift performs in New York's Times Square on ABC's "Good Morning America" in October.
    Taylor Swift's '1989' stays at No. 1, outsells 'Frozen' in 2014
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    Chris Willman
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    Jan 19, 2015
    '1989' is the first album to sell 4 million in 12 weeks since 2004. yahoo.com/music/taylor-s… via @YahooMusic
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    Chris Willman
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    Dec 4, 2019
    The @taylorswift13 documentary “Miss Americana” will be the opening night film at Sundance.
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    Chris Willman
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    Mar 21, 2023
    At Taylor's 2nd show, I stood behind three stylishly dressed, 30ish women, one of whom was wearing a "Birthday Girl" tiara and broke out in loud, convulsive sobs at the start of random songs, like "Tis the Damn Season." I wish everyone could experience the show with such a person
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    Chris Willman
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    Jan 10, 2023
    “RRR” screening at the Chinese erupts into dance party… to no one’s surprise #RRRMovie
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    Chris Willman
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    Nov 24, 2014
    Sam Smith, cont.: “At the same time, I watched Taylor Swift open the show last night and it was the most incredible thing I’ve ever seen."
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    Chris Willman
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    Sep 21, 2014
    The phrase “fan engagement” always makes me sleepy. But when I see a star bake her fans cookies, it’s not about metrics, just mutual delight
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    Chris Willman
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    Sep 21, 2014
    Of 12 new @taylorswift13 songs, I counted two that I'd qualify as ballads. Other 10 about tied as potential "Shake"-followup Top 40 smashes.
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    Chris Willman
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    Nov 7, 2013
    @taylorswift13 just complimented her fans for not being the type of fans who threaten to set other stars’ fans on fire on Twitter. #accurate
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    Chris Willman
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    Feb 18, 2021
    This is a seriously dumb take, TMZ/Fox.
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    TMZ
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    Feb 18, 2021
    Taylor Swift's Re-Recorded Albums Will Be Eligible For Grammys, Prompting Mixed Criticism: 'Greed' (via @Fox411) tmz.me/yii1ejz
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    Chris Willman
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    Nov 19, 2021
    Didn’t expect to be typing “Ariana Grande and Kid Cudi are very funny together,” but there you have it
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    Chris Willman
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    Dec 15, 2020
    #1 of 2020 — @taylorswift13 “Folklore”/“Evermore”: “Either could be a list-topper. Considered in tandem — entwined, like the braid on the ‘Evermore’ cover — they add up to one of the most accomplished, filler-free double-albums in pop lore.” variety.com/lists/best-alb… via @Variety
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    Year in Review: The Best Albums of 2020
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