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Celebrate ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ by Shopping These 12 Taylor Swift Books to Gift the Avid Swiftie in Your Life
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Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, is here, and it’s time to celebrate the only way ShopBillboard knows how: by shopping, obviously.
Gifting the Swiftie in your life a Swift-themed surprise — besides “Paper Rings” — is a thoughtful and easy way to earn you the title of MVP gift-giver of the holiday season. Instead of spending a fortune on the singer’s favorite Aupen purse, purchasing an unofficial book about the “Fortnight” singer offers a creative yet budget-friendly alternative gift for music lovers. Below we’ve included a wide range of books to shop all inspired by Swift and her music, including biographies, picture books, retrospectives and sticker books available now at retailers like Walmart, Target, Amazon and more. Keep reading to shop our Swiftie-approved picks.
What Are the Best Taylor Swift Books?
The Story of Taylor Swift: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)
A Taylor Swift biography for kids.
Young Swift fans looking to get into the singer’s lore need to grab this The Story of Taylor Swift book. The Rachelle Burk story takes young readers through Swift’s humble beginnings as a country star to her rise to pop stardom, for as little as $4.99. Coupled with whimsical illustrations and engaging copy, this book makes it easy for young readers to comprehend Swift’s life in the spotlight thus far. The book is available at Walmart, Barnes & Noble and on Amazon.
Brain Games – Puzzles and Quizzes: Taylor Swift Facts and Information
A Taylor Swift quiz book.
If you’re in the mood to challenge yourself, you should shop this Brain Games puzzles and quizzes book all about Swift. The book can be shopped right now on Amazon, Target and Barnes & Noble and features over 85 challenging puzzles and mind-bending quizzes, great for Swift fans both old and young. It’s safe to say you’ll never be bored with this book in your arsenal.
"Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music" by Rob Sheffield
Taylor Swift retrospective.
Rolling Stone journalist Rob Sheffield goes isn’t just giving fans a biography about Swift, the author takes it a step further in Heartbreak Is the National Anthem as he delves into her cultural impact — especially within the pop music sphere. Incorporating his own personal experience, Sheffield explains her one-of-a-kind journey including how she continues to be at the top of her game more than a decade later.
"My Sticker Dress-Up: Swifties" Illustrated by Louise Anglicas
A Taylor Swift-themed sticker book.
For a more interactive element, this sticker book will have fans flexing their creativity as they “dress up” a Swift-inspired figure for her performances and the red carpet. Included are pages of stickers featuring familiar outfits, accessories and shoes that they can mix and match to their liking.
"Taylor Swift: A Little Golden Book Biography" by Wendy Loggia
This Taylor Swift children’s book breaks down the star’s career in an easy-to-read format that starts from her early days performing at ball games to her sold-out stadium tours. Every page comes with vivid illustrated pictures parents, children and fans can admire year-round.
"101 Facts About Taylor Swift: The Unofficial Kid and Teen Quiz & Trivia Guide to the Amazing Popstar" by Luna Jones
A Taylor Swift fact book.
Your loved one can test their knowledge on just how much they really know the “Love Story” singer using the trivia questions sprinkled withih the pages of this unofficial book. They may even learn something new as it features more than 100 facts about the singer to help build them from Swiftie to super Swiftie status.
"Taylor Swift Is Life: A Superfan’s Guide to All Things We Love about Taylor Swift" by Kathleen Perricone
A Taylor Swift fact book for fans.
Whether they’re a new or seasoned fan of Swift, this adorable guide promises to break down everything they could possibly need to know to be a Swiftie including the people in her life they should know about and the meaning behind every track five. They can also read up on their personal Taylorscope that’ll delve into how their astrology sign connects to Swift and her music.
"SUPER FAN-tastic Taylor Swift Coloring & Activity Book" by Jessica Kendall
A Taylor Swift coloring book.
Your friend won’t be able to resist splashing color onto the page of this Swift-themed coloring book. Not only are their blank illustrations that’ll let their imagination run wild, but also word searches and fun facts to help them feel closer to the singer.
Mad Libs: For the Fans: Taylor Swift Edition
A Taylor Swift Mad Libs book.
Not all Swift books require sitting down and reading, this Mad Libs encourages Swifties to get together and create funny stories using fill-in-the-blank prompts. There are 21 different stories they can complete alone or with a group of friends.
"Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs" by Annie Zaleski
A closer look at Taylor Swift’s songs and the meaning behind them.
Besides singing her songs, your Swiftie can discover the meanings behind each verse through this unofficial book. Consider this like an encyclopedia for Swift’s discography as it breaks down what each song means, when it was released and provides the exact lyrics to read.
"Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras" by Sarah Chapelle
A fashion book exploring the evolution of Taylor Swfit’s style.
Fashion blogger and fellow Swiftie Sarah Chapelle crafts a coffee table-ready book that explores the evolution of Taylor Swift’s style. They’ll be able to learn more about her style choices as the author examines hidden messages and themes within Swift’s outfits alongside photos fans can flip through.
"Taylor Swift – Easy Guitar Anthology 2nd Edition (Easy Guitar With Notes & Tab)" by Taylor Swift
A Taylor Swift anthology book.
Aspiring musicians can learn how to play their favorite song using this guitar anthology that includes singles like “Shake it Off,” “Cardigan,” “Love Story” for aspiring musicians to learn on your own. Each page comes with broken down notes on how to play the music in addition to tabs that make it easier to find your desired song.
For more product recommendations, check out ShopBillboard‘s roundups of Taylor Swift recommended books, the best Taylor Swift outfits and best gifts for musicians.
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Anuel AA & Blessd’s ‘Pórtate Bonito’ Skyrockets to No. 1 on Latin Airplay Chart
Anuel AA returns to the No. 1 spot on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart with “Pórtate Bonito,” his first team-up with Blessd. The track flies 9-1 on the Nov. 8-dated list, Anuel’s first champ in over three years.
Released August 21 on Real Hasta La Muerte, “Pórtate Bonito” was initially announced on Anuel’s Instagram account on August 6, alongside news that Blessd would join him on his RHLM 2 tour.
The collab, produced by Ovy on The Drums, surges 9-1 in its seventh week on the chart with the Greatest Gainer weekly honors, after a 32% boost in audience impressions, to 7.6 million, logged during the Oct. 24-30 tracking week, as reported by Luminate.
The new win marks Anuel’s first No. 1 in over three years, since “Ley Seca,” with Jhayco, ruled for one week in February 2022. In sum, he’s placed 11 rulers, here’s a recap of those since “Ella Quiere Beber,” with Romeo Santos, in 2019:
Title, Artist, Peak, Weeks at No. 1
“Ella Quiere Beber,” with Santos, Feb. 2, 2019, one
“Secreto,” with Karol G, May 4, 2019, one
“Baila Baila Baila,” with Ozuna, Daddy Yankee, J Balvin & Farruko, May 11, 2019, one
“Otro Trago,” with Sech, Darell, Nicky Jam, & Ozuna, Aug. 31, 2019, one
“China,” with Daddy Yankee, Karol G, Ozuna & J Balvin, Sept. 21, 2019, two
“Aventura,” with Lunay & Ozuna, Nov. 9, 2019, one
“Keii,” May 2, 2020, one
“Fútbol & Rumba,” with Enrique Iglesias, Aug. 8, 2020, one
“Location,” with Karol G & J Balvin, April 10, 2021, one
“Ley Seca,” with Jhay Cortez, Feb. 5, 2022, one
“Pórtate Bonito”” with Blessd, Nov. 8, 2025, one
Colombian star Blessd adds his third No. 1 on the overall Latin radio ranking. “Medallo,” with Justin Quiles and Lenny Tavarez, and “Si Sabe Ferxxo,” with Feid, each led for one week in 2022 and 2024, respectively.
Beyond its Latin Airplay coronation, “Pórtate Bonito” ascends 3-1 on the Latin Rhythm Airplay chart. Plus, it gains traction on the Hot Latin Rhythm Songs chart, where it narrowly misses the top 10 with an 18-11 leap.
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Flavor Flav Says He Gave Alix Earle a Lower ‘DWTS’ Score on ‘Accident’: ‘That Girl Deserved Perfect 10s’
Alix Earle’s performance on the latest episode of Dancing With the Stars may have been a nine on Flavor Flav‘s scorecard, but in his heart, it was a 10.
In a couple of Wednesday (Nov. 5) posts on X, the Public Enemy rapper — who served as a guest judge on the program’s broadcast the night prior — explained that he had intended to give the influencer and pro dance partner Val Chmerkovskiy a perfect score for their routine set to Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.” Instead, Flav says he plugged in the number nine by mistake.
“As a judge on #DWTS,,, you hit your score on a computer first,,, then hold up the sign,” he wrote. “I accidentally hit 9 for someone and told the crew I meant to hit 10,,, and they said they can’t change it and there’s nothing I can do. That girl deserved perfect 10s.”
In a second post, Flav went on to point out that the snafu was why he’d been captured on camera “looking down at the computer confused” after punching in his score.
“Couldn’t get the words out because I was watching the computer and then couldn’t find the other paddle cuz I was ready to go with my 10,” he added. “I found [Earle] afterwards and apologized and let her know what happen , she was cool.”
If the rapper had given Earle the score he’d intended, she and Chmerkovskiy would have received perfect numbers across the board for the first time this season. They’d also come close to the feat on last week’s episode, earning 39/40 for a performance set to Billie Eilish’s “Bury a Friend.”
Flav also spoke about the situation while still on the DWTS set, telling People, “I gave them a nine which was an accident. I really wanted to give them a 10, but they wouldn’t let me change it.”
Billboard has reached out to the TV show for comment.
Despite not getting the best possible score, Earle can still celebrate knowing that she’s advancing to the next round. This week’s episode — which had a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame theme — resulted in Danielle Fishel getting sent home, while Jen Affleck and former Taylor Swift backup dancer Jan Ravnik were eliminated the week before that.
Also still in the game are Dylan Efron, Andy Richter, Whitney Leavitt, Elaine Hendrix, Jordan Chiles and Robert Irwin. The next episode will air on Nov. 11 and celebrates the 20th anniversary of DWTS.
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Streaming Playlist That Funds Conservation Projects Is Now Accepting Submissions From All Artists
Sounds Right, a charitable cross-DSP playlist featuring music that incorporates the sounds of nature, will now allow any artist to submit their music to the project, it was announced Wednesday (Nov. 5).
Sounds Right initially launched in April 2024 with a playlist featuring new and older tracks with sounds like bird calls, waves, wind and other greatest hits of the mother nature soundscape, woven into music by artists like David Bowie, Brian Eno, Hozier and Ellie Goulding. Royalties generated by this music, which includes 36 original songs that were added this past April, are directed to conservation efforts.
Now, as scientists and activists from around the world gather in Belem, Brazil for the COP30 UN Climate Conference (Trump administration officials recently announced that no high-level representatives from the U.S. government will attend the event), Sounds Right has announced an update that allows artists to help fund conservation work by officially crediting “Nature” in their music and submitting it for inclusion on the playlist.
Accepted submissions will be incorporated into the Sounds Right playlist, with 50% of royalties raised from any given song going to the artist and the other 50% going to environmental causes. Submissions are open now.
This past Saturday (Nov. 1), Sounds Right announced that the project has so far raised a total of $400,000 for Indigenous and community-led conservation in the Amazon and Congo Basin regions, building on $225,000 it directed to projects in the Tropical Andes in 2024. The funds were announced on stage at Saturday’s Global Citizen Amazonia concert in Belem, which was broadcast throughout Brazil.
Sounds Right has now added 14 new tracks to the playlist, all of which celebrate the natural world of the Amazon and Africa. The Amazonian contributions come from artists Alexia Evellyn, Pedrina, Antonio Sanchez, Chancha Via Circuito, Systema Solar and Monte (aka Simon Mejia), while the music of artists Juls, Phila Dlozi, Olivetheboy, Bien, Blinky Bill, and Lady Donli showcases the sounds of the Congo Basin region.
“This collection of tracks is a powerful expression of how artists can use their creativity to celebrate and protect the natural world at such a critical moment for our planet,” EarthPercent co-executive director Cathy Runciman tells Billboard. “From Alexia Evellyn recording the rhythms of the Amazon’s rivers and birds to Juls blending Congo Basin forest ambience into Afrobeats, and Antonio Sánchez turning birdsong into percussion, it’s inspiring to see such diverse artists uniting to honor these vital ecosystems and leading a movement to bring nature back into music and culture.”
“It’s an honor and a thrill to be part of Sounds Right,” adds the Grammy-winning Sanchez, whose contribution “Drumming with the Birds” explores the percussive rhythms of Amazonian birdlife. “I believe it’s vital to keep opening new avenues for people to connect with the importance of preserving and protecting Mother Nature. This collaboration, inspired by the Amazon and its remarkable avian life, celebrates that connection. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed creating it.”
Brazilian producer Alok will also soon release a special track for the Sounds Right project, with the artist saying in a statement that “nature has always played an essential role in music, and the time has come for it to be recognized for that.”
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