This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Taylor Swift says it's 'humiliating' as hand locks up during gig Taylor Swift has been accused of “blocking” rival artists like Charli XCX and Bon Jovi to the No. 1 spot with her new UK releases this week.
Charli’s album Brat and Bon Jovi’s are currently second in the UK charts, despite the fact that just two days ago they were head-to-head in a race to the top. That was until Taylor released yet another special edition of her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, on Thursday while she took to the stage at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool. The special editions feature acoustic and live recordings of the tracks as well as first-draft phone memos.
This has taken the total number of different Tortured Poets versions up to a staggering 34, and many are fed up with Taylor’s oversaturation. Read more: Taylor Swift struggles through 'chaotic' Eras Tour opening and 'sniffly nose' Taylor Swift accused of ‘blocking’ rival artist from No. 1 with album re-release (Image: GETTY) Some have even accused the Midnights singer of strategically releasing the special UK editions this week to ensure she was still dominating the charts.
One X (formerly Twitter) user said: “This is the second time that woman tried to block other female artists in a month...
“It was fine if its organic but no she was purposely mass releasing different versions to do it just nasty.” .