Nora Princiotti

Nora Princiotti is an author and a staff writer at The Ringer where she covers culture, from Taylor Swift to the National Football League. Princiotti also hosts the pop music podcast Every Single Album. She was previously a reporter for The Boston Globe covering the New England Patriots dynasty. She lives in New York City.

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How Taylor Swift Created Internet Fandom

In this exclusive excerpt from her book Hit Girls: Britney, Taylor, Beyoncé, and the Women Who Built Pop’s Shiniest Decade, Nora Princiotti looks at how Swift engaged with her listeners in an all new way, transforming how artists connect with their fans.

Jun 17, 2025