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- Horowitz Senior Music Writer speriod Latest How Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars’ ‘Die With a Smile’ Went From a Leftover Scrap to One of the Biggest Hits of the Year 4 hours ago Jack Antonoff, Mustard and Sounwave Reflect on the Years-Long Production Process for Kendrick Lamar’s ‘GNX’: ‘We Developed Our Own Thing’ 23 hours ago Spotify Wrapped 2025: Bad Bunny Is the Most-Streamed Global Artist of the Year 1 day ago See All Igor Pjörrt Tate McRae is ready to take a breath.
- Since releasing her chart-topping third album, “So Close to What,” in February, the 22-year-old has been on an unstoppable tear, dropping insta-viral music videos and trotting the globe on her 83-date “Miss Possessive” arena tour.
- Just days before she brought the trek to a close at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum in November, she caught up with Variety over Zoom from her hotel room, reflecting on the tireless run that’s elevated her from budding pop star to major pop contender.
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