Merge 104.8 | 07 June 2026
Taylor Swift has become the richest female musician in history. Forbes estimates her net worth at $2 billion. This milestone comes after the record-breaking Eras Tour, as well as her music catalogue, including her most recent albums The Life of a Showgirl and The Tortured Poets Department.
Apple is expected to unveil iOS 27 this week, featuring a rebuilt Siri, deeper AI integration, improved efficiency, and software changes that could make it one of the biggest iPhone upgrades in years. Reports suggest Siri will become far more conversational, handling complex tasks and understanding context better, while support for third-party AI models such as Gemini could be integrated into system features.
It has now been confirmed that we’re getting a new album from Prince. Set for release in August, it will feature 10 previously unreleased tracks. The collection offers fans a rare opportunity to hear unheard chapters of his creative journey. According to the album’s announcement, the tracks span every phase of Prince’s career, from 1977 to 2016.