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Joe Jonas Gives Measured Take on Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl

His cautious praise follows listener debate over a rumored echo of the Jonas Brothers’ “Cool.”

Overview

  • In a new Esquire interview published Oct. 20, Jonas said he has heard some of the album, called it good, and noted there are "catchy melodies."
  • He did not address online claims that a track resembles the Jonas Brothers’ 2019 song "Cool," a similarity fans highlighted after a briefly listed Genius interpolation credit was removed.
  • The Life of a Showgirl, released in early October, opened at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and placed all 12 tracks in the top 12 of the Hot 100 in its first week.
  • Swift previously acknowledged mixed reactions in an Apple Music interview, saying she "welcomes the chaos" and respects differing opinions.
  • Jonas also told Esquire he is single, not on dating apps, and focused on touring, noting that a heavy show schedule limits time to meet people.