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Joe Jonas Offers Measured Praise for Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl

His brief comment arrives as fans question whether a track nods to the Jonas Brothers’ “Cool,” with no formal credit confirmed.

Overview

  • In an Esquire interview published Oct. 20, Jonas said he had heard “some” of the album, called it “good,” and noted “catchy melodies.”
  • He did not address online claims that a Showgirl song interpolates the Jonas Brothers’ 2019 track “Cool,” a debate fueled by a now-removed Genius credit.
  • Billboard reports the album debuted at No. 1 with more than 4 million units and placed all 12 tracks in the Hot 100’s top 12 in its first week.
  • Swift previously acknowledged polarized reactions, telling Apple Music on Oct. 7 that she “welcomes the chaos” and respects differing opinions.
  • Jonas also said he is currently single and focused on touring, adding that he is not on dating apps and that his schedule limits dating opportunities.