How Taylor Swift Turns Heartbreak Into Huge Hits
Now that we've all had time to recover from the initial shock of the Taylor Swift-Calvin Harris breakup news, it's time for a reality check The pop mega-star and her brand will be completely fine, if not stronger. For the past 15 months, Swift had a seemingly perfect relationship with the international DJ. But something bigger happened during that timeSwift transformed from a talented entertainer into a veritable business powerhouse. She took on Apple and forced the tech giant to change the way Apple Music compensates musicians. She was on threeFortune lists for her business savvy, including World's Greatest Leaders, Most Powerful Women, and 40 Under 40. Most recently, she became the first female artist to win two Grammys for Album of the Year with her album 1989, the fastest-selling album of the past decade. When reports of the breakup surfaced Wednesday, there was immediate speculation about how her time with Harris might inspire her next song. If history is any indication, then we could expect a powerful new hit in the near future. Here's a look at some of Swift's biggest hits and the the ex-boyfriends that are widely believed to have inspired them. "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together", Ex-boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal, Actor Billboard ranking 1 Music video views 391 million, "Style", Ex-boyfriend Harry Styles, Singer/Songwriter Billboard ranking 6 Music video views 420 million, "Back to December", Ex-boyfriend Taylor Lautner, Actor Billboard ranking 6 Music video views 132 million, "Begin Again", Ex-boyfriend Conor Kennedy, JFK's Nephew Billboard ranking 7 Music video views 103 million, "Forever  Always", Ex-boyfriend Joe Jonas, Singer/Songwriter Billboard ranking 34 Music video views No official video released, "Dear John", Ex-boyfriend John Mayer, Singer/Songwriter Billboard ranking 54 Music video views No official video released