Here Are the 2018 American Music Award Nominations

Roll out another red carpet — the 2018 American Music Awards are just around the corner. Kane Brown, Ella Mai, Normani, and Bebe Rexha were at YouTube Space LA on Wednesday, September 12, to announce this year’s nominations for the show, which will be hosted by Black-ish actress Tracee Ellis Ross from LA’s Microsoft Theater on October 9 at 8pm on ABC.

Drake and Cardi B lead the nominations with eight nods each. Drake is nominated in categories including Artist of the Year, Favorite Music Video, and Favorite Pop/Rock Album, while Cardi is competing for New Artist of the Year, Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist, and Favorite Social Artist. Other nominees include Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, and Camila Cabello.

Check out the full list of nominations below.

Artist of the Year

Drake

Imagine Dragons

Post Malone

Ed Sheeran

Taylor Swift

New Artist of the Year

Camila Cabello

Cardi B

Khalid

Dua Lipa

XXXTentacion

Collaboration of the Year

Camila Cabello “Havana (feat. Young Thug)”

Post Malone, “Rock Star (feat. 21 Savage)”

Bruno Mars and Cardi B, “Finesse”

Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line, “Meant to Be”

Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey, “The Middle”

Favorite Music Video

Camila Cabello “Havana (feat. Young Thug)”

Cardi B, “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”

Drake, “God’s Plan”

Tour of the Year

Beyoncé and Jay-Z

Bruno Mars

Ed Sheeran

Taylor Swift

U2

Favorite Soundtrack

Black Panther

The Greatest Showman

The Fate of the Furious

Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock

Drake

Post Malone

Ed Sheeran

Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock

Camila Cabello

Cardi B

Taylor Swift

Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock

Imagine Dragons

Maroon 5

Migos

Favorite Album – Pop/Rock

Drake, Scorpion

Ed Sheeran, Divide

Taylor Swift, Reputation

Favorite Song – Pop/Rock

Camila Cabello “Havana (feat. Young Thug)”

Drake, “God’s Plan”

Ed Sheeran, “Perfect”

Favorite Male Artist – Country

Kane Brown

Luke Bryan

Thomas Rhett

Favorite Female Artist – Country

Kelsea Ballerini

Maren Morris

Carrie Underwood

Favorite Duo or Group – Country

Dan + Shay

Florida Georgia Line

Lanco

Favorite Album – Country

Kane Brown, Kane Brown

Luke Combs, This One’s for You

Thomas Rhett, Life Changes

Favorite Song – Country

Kane Brown, “Heaven”

Dan + Shay, “Tequila”

Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line, “Meant to Be”

Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop

Cardi B

Drake

Post Malone

Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop

Drake, Scorpio

Lil Uzi Ver, Luv Is Rage 2

Post Malone, Beerbongs + Bentleys

Favorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop

Cardi B, “Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)”

Drake, “God’s Plan”

Post Malone, “Rock Star (feat. 21 Savage)”

Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B

Khalid

Bruno Mars

The Weeknd

Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B

Ella Mai

Rihanna

SZA

Favorite Song – Soul/R&B

Khalid, “Young Dumb & Broke”

Ella Mai, “Boo’d Up”

Bruno Mars and Cardi B, “Finesse”

Favorite Album – Soul/R&B

Khalid, American Teen

SZA, CTRL

XXXTENTACION, 17

Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock

Imagine Dragons

Panic! at the Disco

Portugal. The Man

Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary

Shawn Mendes

Pink

Ed Sheeran

Favorite Artist – Latin

J Balvin

Daddy Yankee

Ozuna

Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational

Lauren Daigle

MercyMe

Zach Williams

Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music

The Chainsmokers

Marshmello

Zedd

Favorite Social Artist

BTS

Cardi B

Ariana Grande

Demi Lovato

Shawn Mendes

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The Grammy nominations for 2025 are in, and all your faves are included! From Taylor Swift to Sabrina Carpenter, the pop girlies are all over the nominations list. And while we're so excited to celebrate our fave pop princesses, the queen just made history. Beyoncé is officially the most Grammy-nominated in history, further solidifying her as the reigning matriarch of the music industry. Here's everything to know about this groundbreaking new record — plus, every single Grammy nomination for 2025.

How many Grammy nominations does Beyoncé have?

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As of November 8, 2024, Beyoncé officially has 99 Grammy nominations — the most of any artist EVER.

How many Grammy Awards has Beyoncé won?

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Beyoncé's won 32 Grammy Awardssince her music industry start in Destiny's Child.

A Complete List Of The 2025 Grammy Nominations

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Record of the Year

  • "Now And Then" – The Beatles
  • "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" – Beyoncé
  • "Espresso" – Sabrina Carpenter
  • "360" – Charli xcx
  • "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" – Billie Eilish
  • "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar
  • "Good Luck, Babe!" – Chappell Roan
  • "Fortnight" – Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone

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Album of the Year

  • New Blue Sun – André 3000
  • COWBOY CARTER – Beyoncé
  • Short n' Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter
  • BRAT – Charli xcx
  • Djesse Vol. 4 – Jacob Collier
  • HIT ME HARD AND SOFT – Billie Eilish
  • The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess – Chappell Roan
  • THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT – Taylor Swift

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Song of the Year

  • "A Bar Song (Tipsy)" – Sean Cook, Jerrel Jones, Joe Kent, Chibueze Collins Obinna, Nevin Sastry & Mark
  • Williams, songwriters (Shaboozey)
  • "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" – Billie Eilish O'Connell & Finneas O'Connell, songwriters (Billie Eilish)
  • "Die With A Smile" – Dernst "D'Mile" Emile II, James Fauntleroy, Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars & Andrew Watt, songwriters (Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars)
  • "Fortnight" – Jack Antonoff, Austin Post & Taylor Swift, songwriters (Taylor Swift Featuring Post Malone)
  • "Good Luck, Babe!" – Kayleigh Rose Amstutz, Daniel Nigro & Justin Tranter, songwriters (Chappell Roan)
  • "Not Like Us" – Kendrick Lamar, songwriter (Kendrick Lamar)
  • "Please Please Please" – Amy Allen, Jack Antonoff & Sabrina Carpenter, songwriters (Sabrina Carpenter)
  • "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" – Brian Bates, Beyoncé, Elizabeth Lowell Boland, Megan Bülow, Nate Ferraro & Raphael Saadiq, songwriters (Beyoncé)

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Best New Artist

  • Benson Boone
  • Sabrina Carpenter
  • Doechii
  • Khruangbin
  • RAYE
  • Chappell Roan
  • Shaboozey
  • Teddy Swims

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

  • Alissia
  • Dernst "D'Mile" Emile II
  • Ian Fitchuk
  • Mustard
  • Daniel Nigro

Youtube/Billie Eilish

Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical

  • Jessi Alexander
  • Amy Allen
  • Edgar Barrera
  • Jessie Jo Dillon
  • RAYE

Best Pop Solo Performance

  • "BODYGUARD" – Beyoncé
  • "Espresso" – Sabrina Carpenter
  • "Apple" – Charli xcx
  • "BIRDS OF A FEATHER" – Billie Eilish
  • "Good Luck, Babe! "– Chappell Roan

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Best Pop Duo/Group Performance

  • "Us" – Gracie Abrams feat. Taylor Swift
  • "LEVII’S JEAN" – Beyoncé feat. Post Malone
  • "Guess" – Charli xcx & Billie Eilish
  • "The Boy Is Mine" – Ariana Grande, Brandy and Monica
  • "Die with a Smile" – Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars

Best Pop Vocal Album

  • Short n' Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter
  • HIT ME HARD AND SOFT – Billie Eilish
  • eternal sunshine – Ariana Grande
  • The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess – Chappell Roan
  • THE TORTURED POETS DEPARTMENT – Taylor Swift

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Best Dance/Electronic Performance

  • "She’s Gone, Dance On" – Disclosure
  • "Loved" – Four Tet
  • "Leavemealone" – Fred Again.. & Baby Keem
  • "Neverender" – Justice & Tame Impala
  • "Witchy" – KAYTRANADA feat. Childish Gambino

Best Dance Pop Recording

  • "Make You Mine" – Madison Beer
  • "Von Dutch" – Charli xcx
  • "L’Amour De Ma Vie [Over Now Extended Edit]" – Billie Eilish
  • "Yes, and?" – Ariana Grande
  • "Got Me Started" – Troye Sivan

Youtube/Sabrina Carpenter

Best Dance/Electronic Album

  • Brat – Charli xcx
  • Three – Four Tet
  • Hyperdrama – Justice
  • TIMELESS – KAYTRANADA
  • Telos – Zedd

Best Remixed Recording

  • "Alter Ego – KAYTRANADA Remix" – KAYTRANADA, remixer
  • "A Bar Song (Tipsy) [Remix]" – David Guetta, remixer
  • "Espresso (Mark Ronson x FNZ Working Late Remix)" – FNZ & Mark Ronson, remixers
  • "Jah Sees Them – Amapiano Remix" – Alexx Antaeus, Footsteps & MrMyish, remixers
  • "Von Dutch" – A.G. Cook, remixer

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Best Rock Performance

  • "Now & Then" – The Beatles
  • "Beautiful People (Stay High)" – The Black Keys
  • "The American Dream Is Killing Me" – Green Day
  • "Gift Horse" – IDLES
  • "Dark Matter" – Pearl Jam
  • "Broken Man" – St. Vincent

Best Metal Performance

  • "Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira!)" – Gojira, Marina Viotti & Victor Le
  • "Crown of Horns" – Judas Priest
  • "Suffocate" – Knocked Loose feat. Poppy
  • "Screaming Suicide" – Metallica
  • "Cellar Door" – Spiritbox

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Best Rock Song

  • "Beautiful People (Stay High)" – Dan Auerbach, Patrick Carney, Beck Hansen & Daniel Nakamura, songwriters
  • (The Black Keys)
  • "Broken Man" – Annie Clark, songwriter (St. Vincent)
  • "Dark Matter" – Jeff Ament, Matt Cameron, Stone Gossard, Mike McCready, Eddie Vedder & Andrew Watt,
  • songwriters (Pearl Jam)
  • "Dilemma" – Billie Joe Armstrong, Tré Cool & Mike Dirnt, songwriters (Green Day)
  • "Gift Horse" – Jon Beavis, Mark Bowen, Adam Devonshire, Lee Kiernan & Joe Talbot, songwriters (IDLES)

Best Rock Album

  • Happiness Bastards – The Black Crowes
  • Romance – Fontaines D.C.
  • Saviors – Green Day
  • TANGK – IDLES
  • Dark Matter – Pearl Jam
  • Hackney Diamonds – The Rolling Stones
  • No Name – Jack White

Diamond Mine Recording

Best Alternative Music Performance

  • "Neon Pill "– Cage the Elephant
  • "Song of the Lake" – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
  • "Starburster" – Fontaines D.C.
  • "Bye Bye" – Kim Gordon
  • "Flea" – St. Vincent

Best Alternative Music Album

  • Wild God – Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds
  • Charm – Clairo
  • The Collective – Kim Gordon
  • What Now – Brittany Howard
  • All Born Screaming – St. Vincent

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Best R&B Performance

  • "Guidance" – Jhené Aiko
  • "Residuals" – Chris Brown
  • "Here We Go (Uh Oh)" – Coco Jones
  • "Made for Me (Live on BET)" – Muni Long
  • "Saturn" – SZA

Best Traditional R&B Performance

  • "Wet" – Marsha Ambrosius
  • "Can I Have This Groove" – Kenyon Dixon
  • "No Lie" – Lalah Hatahway feat. Michael McDonald
  • "Make Me Forget" – Muni Long
  • "That’s You" – Lucky Daye

Youtube/Kehlani

Best R&B Song

  • "After Hours" – Kehlani
  • "Burning" – Tems
  • "Here We Go (Uh Oh)" – Coco Jones
  • "Ruined Me" – Muni Long
  • "Saturn" – SZA

Best Progressive R&B Album

  • So Glad to Know You – Avery*Sunshine
  • En Route – Durand Bernarr
  • Bando Stone and the New World – Childish Gambino
  • Crash – Kehlani
  • Why Lawd? – NxWorries (Anderson .Paak & Knxwledge)

Youtube/Doechii

Best R&B Album

  • 11:11 (Deluxe) – Chris Brown
  • Vantablack – Lalah Hathaway
  • Revenge – Muni Long
  • Algorithm – Lucky Daye
  • Coming Home – Usher

Best Rap Performance

  • "Enough (Miami)" – Cardi B
  • "When the Sun Shines Again" – Common & Pete Rock feat. Posdnuos
  • "Nissan Altima" – Doechii
  • "Houdini" – Eminem

Youtube/Kendrick Lamar

Best Melodic Rap Performance

  • "Kehlani" – Jordan Adetunji feat. Kehlani
  • "Spaghetti" – Beyoncé feat. Linda Martell & Shaboozey
  • "We Still Don't Trust You" – Future & Metro Boomin feat. The Weeknd
  • "Big Mama" – Latto
  • "3:AM" – Rapsody feaet. Erykah Badu

Best Rap Song

  • “Asteroids” – Rapsody, feat. Hit-Boy
  • “Carnival” – ¥$, Kanye West, Ty Dolla $ign feat. Playboi Carti & Rich The Kid
  • “Like That” – Future & Metro Boomin feat. Kendrick Lamar
  • “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
  • "Yeah Glo!" – GloRilla

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Best Rap Album

  • Might Delete Later – J. Cole
  • The Auditorium, Vol 1 – Common & Pete Rock
  • Alligator Bites Never Heal – Doechii
  • The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce) – Eminem
  • We Don’t Trust You – Future & Metro Boomin

Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album

  • À Fleur De Peau – Cyrille Aimée
  • Visions – Norah Jones
  • Good Together – Lake Street Dive
  • Impossible Dream – Aaron Lazar
  • Christmas Wish – Gregory Porter

Amazon

Best Musical Theater Album

  • Hell’s Kitchen
  • Merrily We Roll Along
  • The Notebook
  • The Outsiders
  • Suffs
  • The Wiz

Best Country Solo Performance

  • “16 Carriages” – Beyoncé
  • “I Am Not Okay” – Jelly Roll
  • “The Architect” – Kacey Musgraves
  • “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
  • “It Takes a Woman” – Chris Stapleton

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Best Country Duo/Group Performance

  • “Cowboys Cry Too” – Kelsea Ballerini with Noah Kahan
  • “II Most Wanted” – Beyoncé feat. Miley Cyrus
  • “Break Mine” – Brothers Osborne
  • “Bigger Houses” – Dan + Shay
  • “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen

Best Country Song

  • “The Architect” – Kacey Musgraves
  • “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
  • “I Am Not Okay” – Jelly Roll
  • “I Had Some Help” – Post Malone feat. Morgan Wallen
  • “Texas Hold ‘Em” – Beyoncé

Lainey Wilson

Best Country Album

  • COWBOY CARTER – Beyoncé
  • F-1 Trillion – Post Malone
  • Deeper Well – Kacey Musgraves
  • Higher – Chris Stapleton
  • Whirlwind – Lainey Wilson

Best Americana Performance

  • “Ya Ya” – Beyoncé
  • “Subtitles” – Madison Cunningham
  • “Don’t Do Me Good” – Madi Diaz feat. Kacey Musgraves
  • “American Dreaming” – Sierra Ferrell
  • “Runaway Train” – Sarah Jarosz
  • “Empty Trainload of Sky” – Gillian Welch & David Rawlings

Shakira

Best Latin Pop Album

  • Funk Generation – Anitta
  • El Viaje – Luis Fonsi
  • GARCÍA – Kany García
  • Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran – Shakira
  • ORQUÍDEAS – Kali Uchis

Best Música Urbana Album

  • Nadie sabe lo que va a pasar mañana – Bad Bunny
  • Rayo – J Balvin
  • FERXXOCALIPSIS – Feid
  • Las Letras Ya No Importan – Residente
  • att. – Young Miko

Amazon

Best Tropical Latin Album

  • Muevense – Marc Anthony
  • Bailar – Sheila E.
  • Radio Güira – Juan Luis Guerra 4.40
  • Alma, Corazón y Salsa (Live at Gran Teatro Nacional) – Tony Succar, Mimy Succar
  • Vacilón Santiaguero – Kiki Valera

Best Children’s Music Album

  • Brillo, Brillo! – Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band
  • Creciendo – Lucy Kalantari & the Jazz Cats
  • My Favorite Dream – John Legend
  • Solid Rock Revival – Rock for Children
  • World Wide Playdate – Divinity Roxx and Divi Roxx Kids

Apple Music

Best Comedy Album

  • Armageddon – Ricky Gervais
  • The Dreamer – Dave Chappelle
  • The Prisoner – Jim Gaffigan
  • Someday You’ll Die – Nikki Glaser
  • Where Was I – Trevor Noah

Best Audio Book, Narration, and Storytelling Recording

  • All You Need Is Love: The Beatles in Their Own Words – Various Artists; Guy Oldfield, producer
  • …And Your Ass Will Follow – George Clinton
  • Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones – Dolly Parton
  • Last Sundays in the Plains: A Centennial Celebration – Jimmy Carter
  • My Name Is Barbra – Barbra Streisand

Apple Music

Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

  • The Color Purple
  • Deadpool & Wolverine
  • Maestro: Music by Leonard Bernstein
  • Saltburn
  • Twisters: The Album

Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media (Includes Film And Television)

  • American Fiction – Laura Karpman, composer
  • Challengers – Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross, composers
  • The Color Purple – Kris Bowers, composer
  • Dune: Part Two – Hans Zimmer, composer
  • Shōgun – Nick Chuba, Atticus Ross & Leopold Ross, composers

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Best Song Written for Visual Media

  • “Ain’t No Love in Oklahoma [from Twisters: The Album] – Luke Combs
  • “Better Place” [from Trolls Band Together] – *NSYNC & Justin Timberlake
  • “Can’t Catch Me Now” [from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes] – Olivia Rodrigo
  • “It Never Went Away” [from American Symphony] – Jon Batiste
  • “Love Will Survive” [from The Tattooist of Aushwitz] – Barbra Streisand

Best Music Video

  • “Tailor Swif” – A$AP Rocky
  • “360” – Charli xcx
  • “Houdini” – Eminem
  • “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
  • “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone

Best Music Film

  • American Symphony (Jon Batiste)
  • June (June Carter Cash)
  • Kings from Queens (Run DMC)
  • Stevie Van Zandt: Disciple (Steven Van Zandt)
  • The Greatest Night in Pop

When are the 2025 Grammy Awards?

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The Grammy Awards February 2, 2025 at the Crypto Arena in Los Angeles.

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For your friend who just can’t resist making a charcuterie board for every occasion to your cooking-crazy uncle, we’ve got the coolest edible gifts for 2024 right here. Gift something deliciously unforgettable – from decadent chocolate truffles to zesty spice mixes, these edible gifts bring joy to every bite. Edible gifts are also perfect for those who host you during the holidays and even coworkers! Get ready to spread some cheer with these edible gifts.

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From announcing her tenth album Midnights during an acceptance speech to breaking ticket-selling records to gearing up for her feature film directorial debut, Taylor Swift continues to surprise us. And that includes her Eras Tour, which kicked off in Glendale, Arizona on March 17, 2023.

At one of her Texas shows, she surprised the audience by swapping a song on the setlist for something she had never performed live. "You think you can just go online, you think you can just scroll and know the setlist, you think you can just come prepared," she said onstage. "Let it be said about the Eras Tour: we're tricksy."

In addition to her self-proclaimed "setlist hi-jinx," every night of the tour has seen at least two surprise songs. And some fans have seen even more since Taylor started doing mash-ups, a move which means the surprise song segment can have as many songs as she wants!

All in all, even if your favorite song didn't make the original setlist, you might still get to hear it (even if you're streaming the concert on TikTok). While we relisten to The Tortured Poets Department (and wait for Reputation (Taylor's Version)) here's everything she's played on the tour.

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One of Taylor's most recent mash-ups, “The Prophecy" & "This Love,” is one of her most emotional yet because of one very specific lyric change. Instead of singing "The Prophecy" as written, asking why she seems to be destined to be alone, she blended the lyrics with the ethereal, romantic "This Love" to proclaim how her new romance with the KC Chiefs' Travis Kelce has changed everything.

"These hands had to let it go free / and it changed the prophecy," she sang during the Eras Tour surprise songs. I'm so emotional!!!!

Taylor Swift Eras Tour Surprise Songs For Fall 2024

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  • Miami on October 18: “Tim McGraw” & ”Timeless” mash-up and “This Is Me Trying” & ”Daylight” mash-up
  • Miami on October 19: “Should’ve Said No” & ”I Did Something Bad” mash-up and “loml” & ”White Horse” mash-up
  • Miami on October 20: “Out of the Woods” & ”All You Had to Do Was Stay” mash-up and “Mirrorball” & ”Guilty as Sin?” mash-up
  • New Orleans on October 25: “Our Song” & ”Call It What You Want” mash-up and “The Black Dog” & ”Haunted” mash-up
  • New Orleans on October 26: “Espresso” & ”Is It Over Now?” & ”Please Please Please” mash-up with Sabrina Carpenter and “Hits Different” & ”Welcome to New York” mash-up
  • New Orleans on October 27: “Afterglow” & ”Dress” mash-up and “How You Get the Girl” & ”Clean” mash-up
  • Indianapolis on November 1: “The Albatross" & "Holy Ground” mash-up and “Cold As You" & "Exile” mash-up
  • Indianapolis on November 2: “The Prophecy" & "This Love” mash-up and “Maroon" & "Cowboy Like Me” mash-up
  • Indianapolis on November 3: "Cornelia Street" & "The Bolter" mash-up and "Death By A Thousand Cuts" & "The Great War" mash-up

Taylor Swift Eras Tour Surprise Songs For Spring 2024

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  • Tokyo, Japan on February 7: "Dear Reader" and "Holy Ground"
  • Tokyo, Japan on February 8: "Eyes Open" and "Electric Touch"
  • Tokyo, Japan on February 9: "Superman" and "The Outside"
  • Melbourne, Australia on February 16: "Red" and "You're Losing Me"
  • Melbourne, Australia on February 17: "Getaway Car" & "August" & "Other Side Of The Door" mash-up and "This Is Me Trying"
  • Melbourne, Australia on February 18: "Come Back, Be Here" & "Daylight" mash-up and "Teardrops On My Guitar"
  • Sydney, Australia on February 23: "How You Get The Girl" and "White Horse" & "Coney Island" mash-up with Sabrina Carpenter
  • Sydney, Australia on February 24: "Should've Said No" & "You're Not Sorry" mash-up and "New Year's Day" & "Peace" mash-up
  • Sydney, Australia on February 25: "Is It Over Now?" & "I Wish You Would" mash-up and "Haunted" & "Exile" mash-up
  • Sydney, Australia on February 26: "Would've, Could've, Should've" & "Ivy" mash-up and "Forever & Always" & "Maroon" mash-up
  • Singapore on March 2: "Mine" & "Starlight" mash-up and "I Don't Wanna Live Forever" & "Dress" mash-up
  • Singapore on March 3: "Long Story Short" & "The Story Of Us" mash-up and Clean" & "Evermore" mash-up
  • Singapore on March 4: "Foolish One" & "Tell Me Why" mash-up and "This Love" & "Call It What You Want" mash-up
  • Singapore on March 7: "Death By A Thousand Cuts" & "Babe" mash-up and "Fifteen" & "You're On Your Own, Kid" mash-up
  • Singapore on March 8: "Sparks Fly" & "Gold Rush" mash-up and "False God" & "Slut!" mash-up
  • Singapore on March 9: "Tim McGraw" & "Cowboy Like Me" mash-up and "Mirrorball" & "Epiphany" mash-up
  • Paris on May 9: "Paris" and "loml"
  • Paris on May 10: "Is It Over Now?" & "Out of the Woods" mash-up and "My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys"
  • Paris on May 11: "Hey Stephen" and "Maroon"
  • Paris on May 12: "The Alchemy" & "Treacherous" mash-up and "Begin Again" & "Paris" mash-up
  • Stockholm on May 17: "Peter" and “I Think He Knows" & "Gorgeous" mash-up
  • Stockholm on May 18: “Guilty as Sin” and “Say Don't Go" & "Welcome to New York" & "Clean” mash-up
  • Stockholm on May 19: “How Did It End?” and “Message in a Bottle" & "How You Get the Girl" & "New Romantics” mash-up
  • Lisbon on May 24: "Come Back...Be Here" & "The Way I Loved You" & "The Other Side of the Door" mash-up and "Fresh Out The Slammer" & "High Infidelity" mash-up
  • Lisbon on May 25: "The Tortured Poets Department" & "Now That We Don't Talk" mash-up and "You're On Your Own, Kid" & "Long Live" mash-up
  • Madrid on May 29: "Sparks Fly" & "I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)" mash-up and "I Look In People's Windows" & "Snow on the Beach" mash-up
  • Madrid on May 30 "Our Song" & "Jump Then Fall" mash-up and "King of my Heart"

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  • Lyon on June 2: "The Prophecy" & "Long Story Short" mash-up and "Fifteen" & "You're On Your Own, Kid"
  • Lyon on June 3: "Glitch" & "Everything Has Changed" mash-up and "Chloe, Sam, Sophia or Marcus"
  • Edinburgh on June 7: "Would've, Could've, Should've" & "I Know Places" mash-up and ''Tis The Damn Season" & "Daylight" mash-up
  • Edinburgh June 8: "The Bolter" & "Getaway Car" mash-up and "All Of The Girls You Loved Before" & "Crazier" mash-up
  • Edinburgh on June 9: "It's Nice To Have A Friend" & "Dorothea" mash-up and "Haunted" & "Exile" mash-up
  • Liverpool on June 13: "I Can See You" & "Mine" mash-up and "Cornelia Street" & "Maroon" mash-up
  • Liverpool, on June 14: "This Is What You Came For" & "Gold Rush" mash-up and "The Great War" & "You're Losing Me" mash-up
  • Liverpool on June 15: "Carolina" & "No Body, No Crime" mash-up and "The Manuscript" & "Red" mash-up
  • Cardiff on June 18: "I Forgot That You Existed" & "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things" mash-up and "I Hate It Here" & "the lakes" mash-up
  • London on June 21: "Hits Different" & "Death By A Thousand Cuts" mash-up and "The Black Dog" & "Come Back...Be Here" & "Maroon" mash-up
  • London on June 22: "thanK you aIMee" & "Mean" mash-up and "Castles Crumbling" with Hayley Williams
  • London on June 23: "us" with Gracie Abrams and "Out of the Woods" & "Is It Over Now?" & "Clean" mash-up
  • Dublin on June 28: "State of Grace" & "You're On Your Own, Kid" mash-up and "Sweet Nothing" & "Hoax" mash-up
  • Dublin on June 29: "The Albatross" & "Dancing With Our Hands Tied" mash-up and "This Love" & "Ours" mash-up
  • Dublin on June 30: "Clara Bow" & "The Lucky One" mash-up and "You're On Your Own, Kid"
  • Amsterdam on July 4: "Guilty As Sin?" & "Untouchable" mash-up and "The Archer" & "Question...?" mash-up
  • Amsterdam on July 5: "I'm Gonna Get You Back" & "Dress" mash-up and "You Are in Love" & "Cowboy Like Me" mash-up
  • Amsterdam on July 6: "Sweeter than Fiction" & "Holy Ground" mash-up and "Mary's Song (Oh My My My)" & "So High School" & "Everything Has Changed" mash-up
  • Zurich on July 9: "Right Where You Left Me" & "All You Had To Do Was Stay" mash-up and "Last Kiss" & "Sad Beautiful Tragic" mash-up
  • Zurich on July 10: "Closure" & "A Perfectly Good Heart" mash-up and "Robin" & "Never Grow Up" mash-up
  • Milan on July 13: "The 1" & "Wonderland" mash-up and "I Almost Do" & "The Moment I Knew" mash-up
  • Milan on July 14: "Mr. Perfectly Fine" & "Red" mash-up and "Getaway Car" & "Out of the Woods" mash-up
  • Gelsenkirchen on July 17: “Superstar” & ”Invisible String” mash-up and “Slut!”& ”False God” mash-up
  • Gelsenkirchen on July 18: “Speak Now” & ”Hey Stephen” mash-up and “This Is Me Trying” & ”Labyrinth” mash-up
  • Gelsenkirchen on July 19: “Paper Rings” & ”Stay Stay Stay” mash-up and “It’s Time to Go” & ”Better Man” mash-up
  • Hamburg on July 23: “Teardrops on My Guitar” & ”The Last Time” mash-up and “We Were Happy” & ”Happiness” mash-up
  • Hamburg on July 24: “The Last Great American Dynasty” & ”Run” mash-up and “Nothing New” & ”Dear Reader” mash-up
  • Munich on July 27: “Fresh Out the Slammer” & ”You Are in Love” mash-up and “Ivy” & ”Call It What You Want” mash-up
  • Munich on July 28: “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” & ”imgonnagetyouback” mash-up and “loml” & ”Don’t You” mash-up
  • Warsaw on August 1: “Mirrorball” & ”Clara Bow” mash-up and “Suburban Legends” & ”New Year’s Day” mash-up
  • Warsaw on August 2: “I Can Fix Him (No Really I Can)” & ”I Can See You” mash-up and “Red” & ”Maroon” mash-up
  • Warsaw on August 3: “Today Was a Fairytale” & ”I Think He Knows” mash-up and “The Black Dog” & ”Exile” mash-up
  • London on August 15: “Everything Has Changed” & ”End Game” & ”Thinking Out Loud” mash-up with Ed Sheeran and “King of My Heart” & ”The Alchemy” mash-up
  • London on August 16: “London Boy” and “Dear John” & ”Sad Beautiful Tragic” mash-up
  • London on August 17: “I Did Something Bad” and “My Boy Only Breaks His Favorite Toys” & ”Coney Island” mash-up
  • London on August 19: “Long Live” & ”Change” mash-up and “The Archer” & ”You’re on Your Own Kid” mash-up

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  • Glendale, AZ on March 17: "mirrorball" and "Tim McGraw"
  • Glendale, AZ on March 18: "State of Grace" and "this is me trying"
  • Las Vegas, NV on March 24: "Our Song" and "Snow on the Beach"
  • Las Vegas, NV on March 25: "cowboy like me" with Marcus Mumford and "White Horse"
  • Arlington, TX on March 31: "Sad Beautiful Tragic" and "Ours"
  • Arlington, TX on April 1: "Death By A Thousand Cuts" and "Clean"
  • Arlington, TX on April 2: "Jump Then Fall" and "The Lucky One"
  • Tampa, FL on April 13: "Speak Now" and "Treacherous"
  • Tampa, FL on April 14: "The Great War" with Aaron Dessner and "You're On Your Own, Kid"
  • Tampa, FL on April 15: "mad woman" with Aaron Dessner and "Mean"
  • Houston, TX on April 21: "Wonderland" and "You're Not Sorry"
  • Houston, TX on April 22: "A Place In This World" and "Today Was A Fairytale"
  • Houston, TX on April 23: "Begin Again" and "Cold As You"
  • Atlanta, GA on April 28: "The Other Side Of The Door" and "Coney Island"
  • Atlanta, GA on April 29: "High Infidelity" and "Gorgeous"
  • Atlanta, GA on April 30: "I Bet You Think About Me" and "How You Get The Girl"
  • Nashville, TN on May 5: "Sparks Fly" and "Teardrops On My Guitar"
  • Nashville, TN on May 6: "Out of the Woods" and "Fifteen"
  • Nashville, TN on May 7: "Would've Could've Should've" with Aaron Dessner and "Mine"
  • Philadelphia, PA on May 12: "gold rush" and 'Come Back... Be Here'
  • Philadelphia, PA on May 13: "Forever & Always" and "This Love"
  • Philadelphia, PA on May 14: "Hey Stephen" and "The Best Day"

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  • Foxborough, MA on May 19: "Should've Said No" and "Better Man"
  • Foxborough, MA on May 20: "Question...?" and "Invisible"
  • Foxborough, MA on May 21: "I Think He Knows" and "Red"
  • East Rutherford, NJ on May 26: "Getaway Car" with Jack Antanoff and "Maroon"
  • East Rutherford, NJ on May 27: "Holy Ground" and "False God"
  • East Rutherford, NJ on May 28: "Clean" and "Welcome to New York"
  • Chicago, IL on June 2: "I Wish You Would" and "the lakes"
  • Chicago, IL on June 3: "You All Over Me" with Maren Morris and "I Don't Wanna Live Forever"
  • Chicago, IL on June 4: "Hits Different" and "The Moment I Knew"
  • Detroit, MI on June 9: “Haunted” and “I Almost Do”
  • Detroit, MI on June 10: “All You Had to Do Was Stay” and “Breathe”
  • Pittsburgh, PA on June 16: “Mr. Perfectly Fine” and “The Last Time”
  • Pittsburgh, PA on June 17: “Seven” with Aaron Dessner and “The Story of Us”
  • Minneapolis, MN on June 23: “Paper Rings” and “If This Was a Movie”
  • Minneapolis, MN on June 24: “Dear John” and “Daylight”
  • Cincinnati, OH on June 30: “I’m Only Me When I’m With You” and “Evermore”
  • Cincinnati, OH on July 1: “Ivy” with Aaron Dessner, “I Miss You, I’m Sorry” with Gracie Abrams, and “Call It What You Want”
  • Kansas City, MO on July 7: “Never Grow Up” and “When Emma Falls in Love”
  • Kansas City, MO on July 8: “Last Kiss” and “Dorothea”
  • Denver, CO on July 14: “Picture to Burn” and “Timeless”
  • Denver, CO on July 15: “Starlight” and “Back to December”

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  • Seattle, WA on July 22: “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things” and “Everything Has Changed”
  • Seattle, WA on July 23: “Message in a Bottle” and “Tied Together With a Smile”
  • Santa Clara, CA on July 28: “Right Where You Left Me” and “Castles Crumbling”
  • Santa Clara, CA on July 29: “Stay Stay Stay” and “All of the Girls You Loved Before”
  • Los Angeles, CA on Aug. 3: "I Can See You" and "Maroon"
  • Los Angeles, CA on Aug. 4: "Our Song" and "You Are In Love"
  • Los Angeles, CA on Aug. 5: "Death by a Thousand Cuts" and "You're On Your Own, Kid"
  • Los Angeles, CA on Aug. 7: "Dress" and "Exile"
  • Los Angeles, CA on Aug. 8: "I Know Places" and "King Of My Heart"
  • Los Angeles, CA on Aug. 9: "New Romantics" and "New Year's Day"
  • Mexico City, Mexico on Aug. 24: "I Forgot That You Existed" and "Sweet Nothing"
  • Mexico City, Mexico on Aug. 25: "Tell Me Why" and "Snow On The Beach"
  • Mexico City, Mexico on Aug. 26: "Cornelia Street" and "You're On Your Own, Kid"
  • Mexico City, Mexico on Aug. 27: "Afterglow" and "Maroon"
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina on Nov. 9: "The Very First Night" and "Labyrinth"
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina on Nov. 11: "Is It Over Now?" & "Out Of The Woods" mash-up and "End Game"
  • Buenos Aires, Argentina on Nov. 12: "Better Than Revenge" and “Slut!”
  • Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on Nov. 17: "Stay Beautiful" and "Suburban Legends"
  • Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on Nov. 19: "Dancing With Our Hands Tied" and "Bigger Than The Whole Sky"
  • Rio De Janeiro, Brazil on Nov. 20: "Me!" and "So It Goes..."

Does anyone sing Taylor Swift's Eras Tour surprise songs with her?

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Taylor Swift will occasionally bring out her opener to sing the surprise songs with her, like she did with Sabrina Carpenter in Sydney, Australia! After crazy weather preventer Sabrina from performing her set at the beginning of the concert, Taylor brought her out for a medley of "White Horse" from Fearless (Taylor's Version) and "Coney Island" from Evermore.

How does Taylor Swift choose surprise songs?

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It seems that Taylor Swift's surprise song choices are somewhat last minute and based on what she wants to play, but we're thinking that two of her songs from Houston are more than meets the eye — er, more than meets the ear?

Twitter users recently brought up Speak Now (Taylor's Version) when images of Taylor filming in Liverpool went viral. The other two people in the photos appear to be Joey King and Taylor Lautner, who both played a role in the original Speak Now: Joey King was featured in the "Mean" music video and Taylor Lautner is the subject of

And we're talking about Speak Now (Taylor's Version) again after the April 22 concert because of her surprise songs. After all, "A Place In This World" (which is featured in Joey King's Ramona and Beezus) and "Today Was A Fairytale" (which is a part of Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner's Valentine's Day) feels very intentional. Turns out, we were right because she brought Joey and Taylor onstage during the Speak Now (Taylor's Version) launch party to premiere the music video!

In addition to playing requests from her openers during the surprise song segment, Taylor seems to choose songs based on her celebrity attendees. The Summer I Turned Pretty's Jenny Han and Lola Tung attended the May 27 show, where Taylor played "False God," which was featured in season one.

And during her last performance in LA, Taylor Swift chose "New Romantics" from 1989 and "New Year's Day" from reputation. This is very telling because for one, "New Romantics" was the only song from 1989 that she hadn't sung yet, and it came right after the 1989 (Taylor's Version) announcement! And based on this frame from the "Karma" music video, we might be getting reputation TV after 1989 TV. So "New Year's Day" was the perfect follow-up!

November 19 and 20, at the end of Taylor Swift's time in Rio de Janeiro, she played two songs from Reputation: "Dancing With Our Hands Tied" and "So It Goes..." (both of which are two of my all-time favorite Taylor songs and are very under-appreciated). This leaves "I Did Something Bad" as the final Reputation surprise song, and Swifties are convinced we'll get the announcement before the end of November. Fans also pointed out both "Me!" and "So It Goes..." feature a 1,2,3 countdown in the lyrics — and there are only three shows left before Taylor takes another break. It's the perfect time for an announcement if you ask me!

What surprise song would you like to hear during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour? Let us know in the comments and follow us on Facebook for the latest pop culture updates.

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If you're finding it hard to make friends as an adult, or maintain friendships from different life stages, you're definitely not alone. According to Dr. Deborah Gilboa, MD, Scientific Advisor for Azar, and a recent study from Azar and Talker, it's not abnormal to feel heightened levels of loneliness. In fact, that study suggests Gen Z feels lonely every day.

"Loneliness feels isolating because it goes beyond just lacking company; it’s a lack of meaningful connection," she says over email. "Social contact without meaning can worsen loneliness as it increases the individual’s perception of isolation and lack of belonging. The antidote is true social connection."

But how can we find that real social connection and community? I talked to Dr. Gilboa, JustAnswer Mental Health Expert Jennifer Kelman, and NYC Psychologist Dr. Alexandra Stratyner PhD, for some insight into behaviors that attract friends. Here are some behaviors that will simply make you irresistible — and will help you identify good friends in others!

Keep reading for some advice on how to attract friends — and easy ways to be a better friend to the people you love.

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There's no shame in realizing you're feeling lonely, but it's also important to identify when that loneliness morphs into isolation. "Even though many might be experiencing the same feelings, that doesn't mean they are reaching out for support," Kelman says. "Many are not feeling enough strength to reach out to others or feel like they are being a burden so they reason alone with their feelings."

"It's also become more evident as our reliance on digital communication has grown, sometimes leaving us more connected online but feeling less understood and less connected in more meaningful, in-person ways," Dr. Stratyner adds. And then there's the social expectation of it all. "Many people tend to hide their loneliness because they feel shame or embarrassment about it. This can make it even harder to open up and connect with others who might be feeling the same way. The more we keep these feelings to ourselves, the more it reinforces the isolation, even though we all experience it in varying forms."

"It is hard to see light when things feel dark, and many go inward to deal with their feelings," Kelman points out. "Many are so burdened by their feelings that they might not feel capable to care for those around them or to show up and be present for others."

And just like Dr. Gilboa says, we're looking for true connection, not just surface-level friendships. But how can we make true social connection? Here's what they suggest.

1. A good friend shows care and empathy for the people around them.

If you care for the people around you, there's a very good chance others will want to be your friend. "People that show empathy toward others are very attractive qualities as it shows that one has the capacity to care for others and be present for them," Kelman says. "Those that are gregarious and selfless can be quite appealing as well. Those that are self-involved tend to repel others rather than attract."

Focusing on others instead of yourself can be easier said than done, but the it's definitely worth it. "People are drawn to those who show genuine care and understanding," Dr. Stratyner agrees.

​2. A good friend is reliable and trustworthy.

Our inner circle is going to be made up of people who know us inside and out, but it's unlikely someone will reach that level of emotional intimacy unless you really trust them. "In friendship people rate reliability, honesty and trustworthiness more highly [than romantic relationships]," Dr. Gilboa says.

​3. People are attracted to humor.

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I'm sure we can all think of someone who never fails to make us laugh. And being the funny friend can mean a lot of things: you know how to poke fun at yourself or you don't take things too seriously (unless they need to be taken seriously, of course). But that doesn't mean making other people the butt of mean jokes.

"A good sense of humor helps foster a positive, lighthearted atmosphere, making interactions feel enjoyable and memorable," Stratyner says. "Plus, everyone loves to laugh."

​4. You need to be a good listener.

No one wants to be talked at and never listened to. After all, we do have two ears and one mouth! But simply nodding your head and zoning out won't cut it. "People appreciate feeling truly heard," Dr. Stratyner says. "This demonstrates respect, interest, and a willingness to connect on a deeper level."

"Be a great listener without asserting your own views or agenda," Kelman adds. "Be available, vulnerable and present. Ask those around you how they are and truly listen to how they feel. Be open and direct and most of all, be a constant. Nothing better than knowing that you will be there for all things."

So engage with what your friends are saying and, even better, remember it later!

5. A good friend is generous.

Is there a better time to talk about generosity than Thanksgiving? Be generous with your time, resources, and your heart — but don't worry, that doesn't mean you have to let someone else steam roll you. After all, a good friend also won't take advantage of you!

"Giving to others and the community are wonderful traits and habits that are very attractive to others and may draw people in," Kelman says. "People want to be around people that give and are easy-going in their interactions with individuals and the world around them."

​6. New friends are attracted to positivity.

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When things feel dark, new friends will be attracted to someone who can make the world feel a little lighter. "People are often attracted to those who can find the silver lining, stay hopeful, and spread good vibes, especially in challenging situations," Dr. Stratyner says.

That's not to say you can never have bad days or process things like disappointment and grief. It just means you aren't ruled by them. (Listen, as an Enneagram 4, I'm talking to myself!)

Ok, you might be thinking, this is great but what do I do with this information? Here are some easy, actionable steps to take if you want to make new friends.

1. Understand why you're feeling lonely will help you address the real problem.

"First is to get an understanding of the loneliness and where it is coming from...finding community too soon may cause an increase in loneliness even while being surrounded by others," Kelman recommends.

You can't reach a solution if you don't know what the real problem is. I realized since I work from home, I need to do better about leaving the apartment, and my favorite way to spend an afternoon is coworking with a friend at a coffee shop.

​2. Finding new hobbies will connect you with similar people.

I met some of my best friends through a big movie group, which means when I have a meme or a piece of news to fangirl over, I know exactly who to contact. "Find activities that ignite you, find like minded individuals with whom to connect," Kelman adds. "Join a book club, pick up a new sport or hobby, but again, trying to immerse yourself too soon may not have any impact on the lonely feelings."

"The antidote to loneliness is social connection — true connection that paves the way for belonging," Dr. Gilboah says. "Talking to people to learn what interests and values are shared will open the door for the types of relationships that become community."

​3. Don't be afraid to put yourself out there.

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Listen. If you only ever order takeout and watch Netflix, you'll simply never make new connections. You gotta get after it! "Look for community events, clubs, or hobby groups that align with your interests, whether book clubs, sports leagues, or volunteering opportunities," Dr. Stratyner says. "Being around people with shared passions makes it easier to start conversations and find common ground."

​4. And don't be afraid to reach out first.

For some reason, we've decided that reaching out first (or double texting) means we're needy and insufferable. This is simply not the case because who doesn't want to know they were thought of!! Plus, there's a good chance that if you're overthinking every little detail, other people are too.

"Reach out, even in small ways, to those around us who may be feeling the same," says Dr. Gilboah. "Loneliness often leads to rumination - the act of dwelling on or spiraling downward through negative thoughts. Ruminating can cause further isolation and distracts us from the people and stimuli around us."

​5. Be present when you're finally with people.

When you do make special connections, it's super important to make sure you're offering your full attention. "Showing up emotionally and physically makes them feel valued and heard, strengthening your bond," Dr. Stratyner says. She also recommends checking in to remind them you're there, and genuinely celebrating their wins (which, separately, is definitely a sign of being a girls' girl). "If a friend is going through a tough time, offer to help in any way you can," she adds. "Sometimes, simply acknowledging their struggle and offering your time can make all the difference."

"The best news about friendship is that Gen Z values authenticity above just about any other factor in friendship," Dr. Gilboah says. "Gathering the courage to be your true self and [mixing] that with empathetic listening will make you a sought after friend."

What's your favorite way to get to know new friends? Here are 10 Thought-Provoking Questions To Know Close Friends More Intimately!

I've officially entered my flannel pajamas era because these 30+ year-old bones get cold. If it's below 63 degrees at home, my teeth start chattering...much to minor annoyance of my very warm-blooded fiancé. Usually I snuggle next to him like he's a bear when I'm that cold, but I can't have my way all the time. So, cute and cozy pajamas it is!

As luck would have it, I have the deets on the best winter options that may find their way to your front door. Let's go down the list, shall we?

The Best Winter Flannel Pajamas To Buy ASAP

  1. The Best Plaid Flannel Pajamas: Wondershop Plaid PJs
  2. The Best Christmas Flannel Pajamas: Koality Holiday PJs
  3. The Best Flannel Shirtdress: Flannel Nightgown
  4. The Best Kids Flannel Pajamas: Pretty Pink PJs

L.L. Bean

L.L. Bean Scotch Plaid Flannel Pajamas

Plaid and the holidays are the first thing that comes to mind when I think about flannel pajamas. This top and pants set set is super soft because of its Portuguese cotton fabric. It''ll almost feel like you're enveloping yourself in a cozy blanket sans any potential mishaps when you need to use the restroom.

Hanna Andersson

Hanna Andersson Holiday Flannel Nightshirt

I love ditching pants when it gets too warm under my weighted blanket, but I think it'll be 10x easier to button up a flannel nightshirt. This lightweight beauty is still going to give you the cozy feel without restricting your legs AND you'll be able to iron it on cool (opposite side only).

Old Navy

Old Navy Flannel Pajama Shirt Dress

Again with the flannel shirt dress option? Um, yes. This option is for anyone who loves an orange and purple moment instead of green. Also, the hemline is just a tad longer than the prior one so you won't be as likely to flash anyone when you're putting the finishing touches on your Christmas tree's skirt.

Target

Wondershop Plaid Flannel Pajamas

I just had to include a pair of red and white flannel pajamas because they scream "Christmas" without any of the obvious decor designs. I love that they're a part of a matching family set so you can schedule a pajama-themed sleepover on Christmas Eve.

The best flannel pajamas for the person who's already started decorating for Christmas

P.J. Salvage

P.J. Salvage Koality Holiday Flannel PJ Set

Have you ever seen a bunch of koalas get ready for Christmas? Not to worry because this flannel pajamas set is ready to change that for you. They're literally all over the top and tie-waist bottoms in all their festive glory. There's a koala climbing a decorated Christmas tree and a mom plus her baby hanging out in a cute wreath! What's not to love?

Bed Head

Bed Head PJs Hit The Slopes Portuguese Flannel Pajamas

Keep it traditional and celebrate the evergreen vibes of the holidays. These pajamas are especially for those who usually hit the slopes but can't this year. You'll feel like you're close to the holiday activity you love the most without completely having any FOMO feelings.

Pajamagram

Pajamagram Apres Ski Flannel Pajamas

If you do plan to go skiing this year outside of The Sims 4 Seasons Expansion Pack — yes, I know you're still binging that game — here's a cute pair of flannel pajamas you have to wear at least once. Just look at the cute gondola lifts!

The best flannel pajamas if you're a cat mom who loves Christmas

PrintFresh

PrintFresh Flannel Nightgown

I have a special appreciation for the cat distribution system and the lucky moms who find their feline matches because I know how personalized it is. If you and your fur baby are locked in, you absolutely deserve to walk around your space in this jolly big cat nightgown.

The best flannel pajamas for the "I'm just a girl" crowd

P.J. Salvage

P.J. Salvage Ribbons & Bows Flannel PJ Set

If you've memorized No Doubt's "Just a Girl," and love belting it during karaoke night, you'll appreciate this cute ribbons & bows PJ set. The labels are and bows are outlined in red to offset the Pepto-Bismol pink base.

The best flannel pajamas for leopard print lovers

Victoria's Secret

Victoria's Secret Flannel Long Pajama Set

You don't have to wear leopard print in public if you won't want to, but don't be shy about wearing this set at home. You'll feel sultry with your glass of wine, charcuterie board, and remote in your hand.

Aerie

Aerie Off-Duty Flannel Trouser PJ Pants

You could also skip the matching moment and wear your favorite oversized t-shirt with these flannel pants. They're equally cozy and won't feel overpowering if you don't like that much pattern.

The best flannel pajamas to wear if pants make you feel itchy at night

Macy's

Adore Me Plus Size PJ Set

If you're not a fan of pants or nightgowns, these plus size pajamas will get you right! The shorts have an elastic waist so you'll have plenty of breathing room. Also, the entire set is made of cotton and satin which sounds like a great time if you ask me.

The best flannel pajamas if you crave the simple things in life

J.Crew

J.Crew Flannel Pajamas

It's not fair for my minimalist girls to not have a pair of flannel pajamas to choose from so this is for you. They're 100% cotton, have an elastic waist, and are machine-washable! Did I mention they're also loose-fitting if you're uninterested in your pajamas hugging your body? Oh yeah, these are for you.

The best flannel pajamas for kids

GAP Factory

babyGAP 100% Recycled Flannel Pajamas

Call it my mom instincts, but I can't forget kids! These cute plaid flannel pajamas are a great option for them to wear on Christmas Eve and the morning they get to open their presents. They're made of a soft jersey knit that'll keep up with a kid's moves, including bounding down the stairs or doing somersaults off the couch because they're excited for the holidays.

Petite Plume

Petite Plume Kid's Flannel Pajama Set

There's at least one princess in the family and it may be your little sister, niece, or daughter. No matter who she is, she'll appreciate these pretty pink flannel pajamas. They're free of harsh chemicals and are flame-resistant in case little one likes to sit close to the fireplace.

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