Troye Sivan Talks ‘Something to Give Each Other’ Album & How Janet Jackson ‘Changed the Trajectory of My Life’
Oct 17, 2023
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Troye Sivan shares the joy behind his new album 'Something to Give Each Other' and credits Janet Jackson for changing the trajectory of his life. He also expresses his desire for a memorable concert tour. Hosts Katie and Keith discuss their experiences at Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' premiere and Madonna's The Celebration Tour in London.
Troye Sivan discusses his new album 'Something to Give Each Other' which explores themes of togetherness and community, with influences from artists like Janet Jackson.
Madonna's 'The Celebration Tour' incorporated personal elements from her life and presented a combination of a party atmosphere and a highly stylized choreographed art installation.
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Troye Sivan joins the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to chat about his "joyous" new album "Something to Give Each Other," how Janet Jackson has "changed the trajectory of" his life, and his thoughts on a possible new concert tour: "I want it to be the tour of my life." Plus, hosts Katie and Keith talk about their experiences at Taylor Swift's "The Eras Tour" concert film red carpet premiere in Los Angeles, and opening night of Madonna's The Celebration Tour in London, respectively.