The Harvard Crimson

Romanticizing Fall: Love Songs For the Midst of Fall

If you find yourself studying beneath the amber trees of Harvard Yard looking for warmth in the chilly weather, here are 10 ...

Disco legend from Boston tops Billboard’s list of 100 best dance songs

Apparently, the best dance music has come out of Boston. Donna Summer’s 1977 smash hit “I Feel Love” was named the best dance ...
Rolling Stone

Was Taylor Swift’s ‘Actually Romantic’ Really Necessary?

Going into Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl, part of the thrill was that it seemed like we were going to get Reputation-style anthems. She’d reunited with Max Martin for the first time since that ...
Hindustan Times

Taylor Swift-Charli XCX drama explained: Why fans think Actually Romantic is a diss track

Charli XCX’s “Sympathy Is a Knife” portrays jealousy and emotional unease, mentioning a woman backstage and hoping for a breakup. Some listeners thought this hinted at Swift, especially because of ...
ELLE

Charli XCX Subtly Responds to Taylor Swift’s ‘Actually Romantic’

“Actually Romantic” was believed to hit back at Charli’s “Sympathy Is a Knife,” a song from her 2024 album Brat where she seems to sing about how being around Swift worsened her insecurities. Some ...
American Songwriter

The Power of Love: 3 of the Most Romantic Classic Rock Songs of All Time

Love songs are a dime a dozen, but great, swoon-worthy love songs that endure over the course of decades are less common. As a genre, classic rock is full of romantic tunes about love, but none more ...
People

Taylor Swift Explains the Lyrics to Charli xcx-Inspired 'Actually Romantic': 'You've Been Living in Their Head Rent-Free'

Many fans believe this 'The Life of a Showgirl' track takes a swipe at the '360' singer Marina Watts is a Digital Writer, Music at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2024. Her work has ...
Variety

Taylor Swift and Charli xcx Feud Rumors Explode Over ‘Actually Romantic’ Song. How Did We Get Here?

Taylor Swift has dropped her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl,” and the hottest topic among many online is the song “Actually Romantic.” The seventh track on the new album has led to ...
Hindustan Times

Actually Romantic lyrics, meaning and more: Is Taylor Swift's The Life of a Showgirl song about Charli XCX?

Actually Romantic: Taylor Swift's song hints at romantic feelings behind hate. Speculation arises over whether it's aimed at Charli XCX or Nicki Minaj. Taylor Swift has released her 12th studio album, ...
The Independent

Taylor Swift fans convinced new song ‘Actually Romantic’ is a Charli XCX diss track

Taylor Swift’s new album, The Life of a Showgirl, has officially been released – and fans are convinced that it features a diss track aimed at Charli XCX. The pop superstar's 12th studio album, the ...
Cosmopolitan

Taylor Swift’s New Song “Actually Romantic” Is Already Causing a Lot of Drama

Fans started speculating that Taylor Swift's new song "Actually Romantic" was about Charli xcx before it even dropped. The lyrics address an unnamed singer who is obsessed with Taylor. Reminder: ...