Can Taylor Swift Be an Underdog and the Biggest Pop Star on Earth?
The New York Times • 10/18/2025 • Last cited 10/21/2025
Summary
Taylor Swift's songwriting has been influenced by feelings of persecution, and despite mixed reviews of her latest album, her popularity continues to grow, according to The New York Times.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
89 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
Related Story Timeline
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- 2025-10-13Taylor Swift Smashes Another Record With ‘Showgirl’ (The New York Times)
- 2025-10-18Can Taylor Swift Be an Underdog and the Biggest Pop Star on Earth? (current)
- 2025-12-11Taylor Swift reveals favorite songs, predicts Stephen Colbert's next gig (USA Today)
Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 89 days - proven survivor
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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