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Taylor Swift released 'Shake It Off,' the first single from her upcoming album, this week, and at the same time, a fun video for the song. And despite an intentional departure from country music, Swift has received positive reviews ... well, mostly.

Country's biggest stars have taken the challenge -- the Ice Bucket Challenge! It turns out, dumping a bucket (or many buckets) of freezing cold water on your noggin brings in lots of money for ALS, as millions of dollars have been raised since Blake Shelton and company started taking the plunge.

Taylor Swift's announcement to release a pop album marks a big change for the singer in the country music world. But with the video for her new '80s pop-inspired single reminds us all of one thing that will never change -- Swift will always give us insanely fun and original music videos!

Taylor Swift revealed plans for a new, '80s pop-inspired album and shared a brand new single with fans during a live stream on Monday afternoon. In addition, she dropped a bomb, sharing that her sound has taken a big change ... one that mirrors changes in her personal life.

When Taylor Swift accepts a challenge, she makes a splash. Swift took the icy ALS Ice Bucket Challenge plunge on Saturday (Aug. 16), supporting the cause on Instagram with not one, but three different videos -- and with maybe the largest crowd to all take the challenge at one time!

Of course you know Taylor Swift's hit songs. And you probably know her movie roles and songs inspired by famous boyfriends ... But do you know what her first job was? Or which family member gave her the gift of song? And did you know she once recorded a song about a country singer not named Tim McGraw?

Taylor Swift was still a teenager when she began scoring hit after hit in the country charts, leading some of her detractors to say that her more experienced Music Row co-writer was doing the heavy lifting. But in a new interview, songwriter Liz Rose says that simply wasn't the case.

Taylor Swift mussed her hair, wore glasses the size of beach balls and talked through so much metal, she surely wouldn’t be allowed through airport security. Then she took a light jab at Miley Cyrus, herself and Shake n’ Bake chicken during her appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon Wednesday night (August 13).

Taylor Swift is apparently all about keeping secrets lately. After teasing fans with an announcement last week (we now know she's gearing up for a live stream, likely pertaining to new music), the superstar has introduced us to her alter ego, Natalie.

The three individuals arrested outside Taylor Swift's Rhode Island home in June are breathing easy after the Westerly police charges were dismissed Thursday (Aug. 7) in 4th Division District Court.

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Taylor Swift has the heart of a giver, as evidenced by her charitable acts as of late. When a big fan spotted the star in New York City's Central Park, she didn't just get a photo with the 'Red' singer -- she also got some birthday money from Swift.