Taylor Swift Dominates Charts and Teases New Documentary Episodes Amid Holiday Music Surge

Taylor Swift's Album Holds Strong on Billboard 200

Taylor Swift's 'The Life of a Showgirl' has secured the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 for a ninth week.

The album logged another week at the top as of December 18, 2025, with holiday releases filling much of the Top 10, including Michael Bublé’s 'Christmas'.[1]

Earlier in the week, it marked an eighth non-consecutive week at No. 1 with 99k units sold.[1]

Sneak Peek of Taylor Swift's 'The End of an Era' Documentary

ABC News released a sneak peek of episodes 3 and 4 from Taylor Swift's 'The End of an Era' documentary on December 18, 2025.[2]

The preview highlights key moments from her Eras Tour, building anticipation among fans during the holiday season.[2]

Holiday Hits Reclaim Hot 100 Summit

Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You” returned to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a record-tying 19th week.[1]

This seasonal dominance aligns with strong performances from other holiday classics amid Swift's ongoing chart reign.[1]

Golden Globe Nominations Boost Original Songs

• "Dream As One" earned a nod for Best Original Song.
• "Golden," "I Lied To You," "No Place Like Home," "The Girl In The Bubble," and "Train Dreams" also nominated.[1]

These nominations spotlight fresh music tied to films, adding excitement to awards season.[1]

KATSEYE Named TikTok's Global Artist of the Year

The group KATSEYE was crowned TikTok’s 2025 Global Artist of the Year after generating 30 billion views and 12 million creations.[1]

Their rise from platform virality to Grammy nods and Hot 100 entries marks a significant breakthrough.[1]

Upcoming Tours and Industry Deals

Nekrogoblikon and Enterprise Earth announced North American tours, with HANABIE joining in March/April and Wretched starting March 5.[1]

Major 2025 deals included Tencent’s $1.4 billion Pershing Square UMG sale, plus moves by Warner, Pophouse, and Live Nation.[1]

Stranger Things Stars in the Spotlight

Actors Finn Wolfhard and Natalia Dyer from 'Stranger Things' featured in ABC News coverage on December 18, 2025.[2]

The segment highlighted their ongoing projects amid fan interest in the series' future.[2]

Production Music Lawsuit Rocks ASCAP

Production music owners and publishers filed a $123 million lawsuit against ASCAP over alleged underpayment and misreporting of radio royalties.[1]

The case, reported on December 18, 2025, could impact royalty distribution in the industry.[1]