Taylor Swift fans are convinced the title of her upcoming album is a savage nod to the group chat her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn shared with pals Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott.
The singer, 34, was in a relationship with actor Joe, 32, for six years before their shock split in early 2023.
And following the surprise announcement of Taylor’s upcoming album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ at the 2024 Grammys, Swifties quickly remembered a crucial detail relating to her ex and her pal Phoebe Bridgers‘ ex.
Back in 2022, Joe revealed a mutual friend created a WhatsApp group with him and Paul called The Tortured Man Club.
They later explained to Variety that Andrew ‘started the group,’ with Paul saying: ‘He’s just on it every day. He’s just on it by himself.’
Joe jokingly added: ‘Just messaging himself good mornings.’
Taylor Swift fans are convinced the title of her upcoming album is a savage nod to the group chat her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn shared with his buddies Paul Mescal and Andrew Scott
The singer, 34, was in a relationship with actor Joe, 32, for six years before their shock split in early 2023
Fans went wild over the announcement and believe the album is a savage swipe at her ex Joe, with one penning on X: ‘THIS IS THE BREAKUP ALBUM’
Another wrote: ‘I hope for Joe’s sake that he still has that group chat. I feel like he’s gonna need it’
Taylor was nominated in six categories at the ceremony – Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Midnights, Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance for ‘Anti-Hero’ and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance for her ‘Karma’ collaboration with Ice Spice.
The pop star won Best Pop Vocal Album and the night’s biggest honor, Album of the Year.
Taylor beat out an impressive field for the award, including: Boygenius – The Record, Janelle Monáe – The Age of Pleasure, Jon Batiste – World Music Radio, Lana Del Rey – Did You Know That There’s a Tunnel Under Ocean Blvd,Miley Cyrus – Endless Summer Vacation, Olivia Rodrigo – Guts, and SZA – SOS.
The big win made her the first person to ever win the top prize four times as she was previously tied with Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, and Paul Simon for the record.
Taylor thanked her friends and many collaborators during her acceptance speech but one notable name which was missing was boyfriend Travis Kelce who will be playing in the Super Bowl next week.
She said: ‘I want to say. I get to work with one of my best friends who is not only one of my best friends, but also a once in a generation producer that’s Jack Antonoff. I’m so lucky. And my engineer, I want to say thank you to Sam Dew, sound wave.’
After accepting her award, Taylor made the surprise announcement that her upcoming album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is out on April 19
Back in 2022, Joe revealed a mutual friend created a WhatsApp group with him and Paul called The Tortured Man Club
Fans believe the album is a savage swipe at her ex Joe, with one penning on X: ‘THIS IS THE BREAKUP ALBUM’
Taylor had pal Lana Del Rey join her on stage as she was also nominated in the top category and is also a collaborator with Jack Antonoff and made sure to praise the artist during her speech.
The A-lister continued: ‘ Lana Del Rey who is hiding, but I think so many female artists would not be where they are or have the inspiration without the work she has done. She is a legacy artist, a legend in her prime right now. I’m so lucky to know you went to be your friend.’
The star concluded her triumphant speech by expressing her love of music from the recording studio, to performing concerts around the world, and even earning major awards.
Taylor said: ‘I would love to tell you that this is the best moment in my life, but I feel this happy when I finish a song or when I cracked the code to a bridge that I love, or when I am short-listing a music video, or when I am rehearsing with my dancers or my band or getting ready to go to Tokyo to play a show.
‘For me, the award is the work. All I want to do is keep being able to do this. I love it so much. It makes me so happy. It makes me unbelievably blown away that it makes some people happy who voted for this award too.
‘All they want to do is keep doing this. So thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to do what I% love so much! Mind blown! Thank you so much!’
An hour-and-a-half before that the A-lister earned her milestone 13th Grammy Award on Sunday evening as she dropped a huge secret that she has been keeping from her Swifties for two years.
Taylor earned the coveted Best Pop Vocal Album for Midnights when she revealed some shocking news.
Following the surprise announcement of Taylor’s upcoming album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ at the 2024 Grammys, Swifties quickly remembered something related to her ex and her pal Phoebe Bridgers’ ex
The pair were seen sharing a hug and catching up backstage at the 2024 Grammys
She also posted a photo of a mysterious handwritten note
‘It’s called The Tortured Poet’s Department. I’m going to go and post the cover right now backstage,’ she added
The most surprising moments from the 2024 Grammy Awards
Grammy Awards 2024 winners: AT A GLANCE
Album Of The Year: Taylor Swift – Midnights
Record Of The Year: Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Song Of The Year: Billie Eilish – What Was I Made For?
Taylor Swift made history as she earned her fourth Album Of The Year award at the Grammy Awards 2024
Best New Artist: Victoria Monet
Best Pop Solo Performance: Miley Cyrus – Flowers
Best Pop Vocal Album: Taylor Swift – Midnights
Best R&B Song: SZA – Snooze
Best Country Albim: Lainey Wilson – Bell Bottom Country
Best Música Urbana Album: Karol G – Mañana Será Bonito
‘I want to say thank you to the fans by telling you a secret that I have been keeping from you for the last two years, which is that my brand-new album comes out April 19th.’
‘It’s called The Tortured Poet’s Department. I’m going to go and post the cover right now backstage.’
Keeping true to her word minutes later she shared the racy cover for her upcoming 11th studio album, which saw her laying on a bed in black underwear and a sheer black top, and caused her Instagram page to temporarily go down.
Taylor started out her speech by sharing that it was her 13th award – a number she considers lucky.
‘Okay, this is my 13th grammy. Which is my lucky number. I don’t know if I’ve ever told you that.’
‘I want to say thank you to the members of the recording academy for voting this way, but I know that the way that the recording academy voted is a direct reflection of the passion of the fans.’
Minutes after she left the stage, the artwork for the new album was shared to her Instagram, with the caption: ‘All’s fair in love and poetry… New album THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT. Out April 19 [white heart emoji].’
Song Of The Year went to Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas for What Was I Made For? which was featured on the soundtrack for top grossing film of 2023 Barbie.
SZA was the most nominated artist coming into the event with nine as she even earned two prior to the gala airing but she hit the stage first when she took home Best R&B Song bringing her total to three.
During his acceptance speech for the Global Impact Award Jay-Z, 42, bashed the awards show for failing to ever award wife Beyoncé the coveted album of the year award, despite her multiple nominations in the category and her record-breaking number of Grammy wins.
‘I don’t want to embarrass this young lady, but she has more Grammys than everyone and never won album of the year,’ he said.
Earlier in the night Swift thrilled on the red carpet in a black and white custom Schiaparelli Couture look – consisting of a strapless gown and gloves
Taylor’s white gown featured ruching along the center with tie details along the back
She appeared to be wearing a Reputation coded look with the color scheme and clock choker – with the time set as midnight
Taylor posed with Lana del Rey on the red carpet; the singers collaborated on Taylor’s Midnights album
Taylor Swift wows in white arriving at the 2024 Grammys
Billie Joel performed at the awards show for the first time in 30 years just days after he announced that he will be releasing his first song since 2007.
Dua Lipa opened up the show with an energetic performance of new single Training Season.
Meanwhile Miley called out the audience while performing her hit track, Flowers, telling the crowd, ‘Why are you acting like you don’t know this song?’
A few seconds later, the camera briefly cut to some of the celebrities standing up and grooving to the upbeat track, including Swift.
Tracy Chapman brought down the house with a rousing rendition of her hit Fast Car.
The legendary songwriter, 59, made a rare appearance as she rocked out on stage with Luke Combs, whose cover of the 1988 song was a crossover hit in 2023.
