The Eclipse of Taylor Swift
October was a wild ride with Taylor Swift dazzling everyone on the charts! Her album The Life of a Showgirl and smash hit single “The Fate of Ophelia” dominated the Billboard 200 and Hot 100, setting more records than we can count! But don’t go thinking it was all about Taylor — some daring artists stepped up and made their voices heard amidst the Swift madness.
Pop Stars Making Moves
Billboard’s Andrew Unterberger, Kyle Denis, and Stephen Daw helped us relive October's pop escapades, sharing their own top five lists. Olivia Dean arrived in fabulous style — she's definitely one to watch! And who else felt the ground shake with new jams from Demi Lovato, Khalid, and Halle?
Questions buzzed around these discussions: Has the Tame Impala community revamped its style? What rap stars will surprise us next? And can Taylor’s epic October settle the debate on the Greatest Pop Star of 2025?
What’s Next?
Hold onto your headphones because more music madness is on the way! Are you hyped for new albums from Rosalía and Summer Walker? Yeah, us too!
Check out the full scoop and get hyped with our YouTube playlist showcasing top moments from October 2025! Tune in to the Greatest Pop Stars podcast every Thursday on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you grab your weekly pop fix!
Stand with Us!
Remember, supporting each other makes the music world go 'round! If you can, consider donating to these awesome causes for trans rights:
- Transgender Law Center
- Trans Lifeline
- Destination Tomorrow
- Gender-Affirming Care Fundraising on GoFundMe
Make your voice heard by contacting local congresspeople to support trans rights. Find out how at 5Calls.org!