Lana, Taylor and anti-institutional realignment Recently, I...

Lana, Taylor and anti-institutional realignment Recently, I watched the Grammys and learned more about Lana Del Rey. I had no idea she was friendly with Taylor Swift, or that she and Taylor shared the same producer. These women have been pop stars for over a decade: Taylor the… Show more

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