Taylor Alison Swift is an American singer-songwriter. She is known for narrative songs about her personal life, which have received widespread media coverage. At age 14, Swift became the youngest artist signed by the Sony/ATV Music publishing house and, at 15, she signed her first record deal.
Her 2006 eponymous debut album was the longest-charting album of the 2000s in the US. Its third single, "Our Song", made her the youngest person to single-handedly write and perform a number-one song on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. Swift's second album, Fearless, was released in 2008.
Buoyed by the pop crossover success of the singles "Love Story" and "You Belong with Me", it became the US' best-selling album of 2009 and was certified diamond in the US. The album won four Grammy Awards, and Swift became the youngest Album of the Year winner.
Can you get sunburn in the shade?
manchestereveningnews.co.ukWith a rare red warning in place for many parts of England and Wales, Brits are urged to take as many safety precautions as possible to protect themselves.
One of the most dreaded side effects of staying out in the baking heat too long is the risk of being sunburnt. This is when the skin gets too hot and becomes sore, often leading to inflamed and painful skin that feels hot to the touch.
Sunburn is the skin's reaction to ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage and can cause long-term damage. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, even though the painful effects of sunburn will fade away, lasting damage can still remain. Read more: Best ways to stay cool in the heat - according to a Manc living in Spain It explains: "Sunburn accelerates skin ageing and is a leading cause in the majority of cases of basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer.
Sunburn is bad news, but the good news is that it’s totally preventable." One easy way many people will avoid the sun is by hiding under shade for a bit, however, it may be surprising to hear that you can still get sunburnt even when taking shelter in the shade.
Read more on manchestereveningnews.co.uk