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BTS Returns: Warren Challenges Swift for Spotify Crown

11/30/2025

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In 2025, BTS made a comeback and Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift released new albums.
Alex Warren and Huntr/x of KPop Demon Hunters emerged as contenders for Spotify's Artist of the Year.
Warren's song "Ordinary" has 1.3 billion streams since its February release, aided by his TikTok presence.
Swift remains favored to win a third straight year despite Warren's rise challenging her dominance.

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Story summary

In 2025, BTS made a comeback and Lady Gaga and Taylor Swift released new albums.
Alex Warren and Huntr/x of KPop Demon Hunters emerged as contenders for Spotify's Artist of the Year.
Warren's song "Ordinary" has 1.3 billion streams since its February release, aided by his TikTok presence.
Swift remains favored to win a third straight year despite Warren's rise challenging her dominance.