Buy "SWEETER THAN FICTION" now!
Taylor DID release her song, "Sweeter Than Fiction!" The song features Jack Antonoff, from Fun., on guitar. You can buy it on iTunes and Amazon! It's absolutely amazing.
"sweeter than fiction is here! very inspired by @taylorswift13 & LOVE working with her. hear the john hughes in it," Tweeted Jack Antonoff.
And Hayley Williams of Paramore replied, "I totally hear it and it's so rad !!"
Tegan and Sara (who sang with Taylor in L.A.) Tweeted, "Love the new @taylorswift13 track #SweeterThanFiction ! Made my 6am wake up way less painful. Go @jackantonoff !!"
The song is currently #6 on the U.S. iTunes charts (let's get Taylor to #1, Swifties!). Get the lyrics here and listen to Taylor's next hit below.
"sweeter than fiction is here! very inspired by @taylorswift13 & LOVE working with her. hear the john hughes in it," Tweeted Jack Antonoff.
And Hayley Williams of Paramore replied, "I totally hear it and it's so rad !!"
Tegan and Sara (who sang with Taylor in L.A.) Tweeted, "Love the new @taylorswift13 track #SweeterThanFiction ! Made my 6am wake up way less painful. Go @jackantonoff !!"
The song is currently #6 on the U.S. iTunes charts (let's get Taylor to #1, Swifties!). Get the lyrics here and listen to Taylor's next hit below.
The red tour in germany
Now, Taylor and the Red Tour are coming to Berlin! You can see her on February 7, 2014, and you can buy tickets here as of October 25, 2013.
Taylor bringing special guests to cmas
Taylor has gathered an all-star band for her special performance of "Red" during the Country Music Awards. She will be joined by Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Sam Bush, bassist Edgar Meyer and percussionist Eric Darken.
Tune in to ABC on November 6 to see the CMAs!
Tune in to ABC on November 6 to see the CMAs!
"SWEETER THAN FICTION" May be released tonight
Taylor Swift wrote the end credit song, "Sweeter Than Fiction," for the movie One Chance. And the song may be released tonight, due to Taylor's Tweet:
"Something I'm really excited about is happening very soon! Maybe even as soon as tonight...@onechancemovie," she Tweeted.
But even if it's not released, you can still listen to the song below - some people at the premiere recorded it! It's classic Taylor style. "Your eyes, wider than distance / this love is sweeter than fiction."
"Something I'm really excited about is happening very soon! Maybe even as soon as tonight...@onechancemovie," she Tweeted.
But even if it's not released, you can still listen to the song below - some people at the premiere recorded it! It's classic Taylor style. "Your eyes, wider than distance / this love is sweeter than fiction."
The Taylor Swift education center opens
On Saturday, October 12, the Taylor Swift Education Center officially opened at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum! Taylor donated four million to the Hall of Fame, making it the largest individual artist gift in the Hall's history.
The education center features three classrooms, a learning lab, and a children's exhibit gallery, including a hands-on instrument room. "I'm really excited about this music education center and the fact that right
now they have three different classes going on today," Taylor said in an interview after the ceremony. "It's really exciting that we can be here on a day when they're not only unveiling it, but they're starting to actively use it today."
The education center features three classrooms, a learning lab, and a children's exhibit gallery, including a hands-on instrument room. "I'm really excited about this music education center and the fact that right
now they have three different classes going on today," Taylor said in an interview after the ceremony. "It's really exciting that we can be here on a day when they're not only unveiling it, but they're starting to actively use it today."
Taylor nominated for five ama awards
The American Music Awards has announced that Taylor Swift has been nominated in five categories! The categories are Artist of the Year, Favorite Female Artist Pop/Rock, Favorite Album Pop/Rock, Favorite Female Artist Country, and Favorite Album Country!
The awards are fan-voted, so vote here to make sure Taylor wins!
The AMA Awards will air November 24 on ABC.
The awards are fan-voted, so vote here to make sure Taylor wins!
The AMA Awards will air November 24 on ABC.
Taylor: 2013 Songwriter/artist of the year
On Sunday, October 13, Taylor was named the 2013 Songwriter/Artist of the Year by Nashville Songwriters Association International. This is Taylor's sixth time to win the award, and she has now won it more times than any other artist! Taylor is still the youngest artist to ever win the award. Congratulations, Taylor!
Taylor covers the October edition of glamour uk
Taylor graced the November issue of Glamour UK Magazine, available October 3 in the UK!
THE RED TOUR IS COMING TO LONDON
Hey, British Swifties - in February 2013, Taylor and the Red Tour are coming to London! You can see her in the O2 Arena on the 1st, 2nd, 4th, and 10th. During each show, UK pop band The Vamps will open for her.
Buy tickets starting October 8 from Ticket Master or Gigs and Tours.
Watch the video announcement below.
Update: A fifth date has been added! You can also see Taylor on February 11th.
Buy tickets starting October 8 from Ticket Master or Gigs and Tours.
Watch the video announcement below.
Update: A fifth date has been added! You can also see Taylor on February 11th.
MTV EMA Award nominations
Taylor Swift at the 2013 MTV EMAs
Source: Huffington Post
Taylor has been nominated for three MTV EMA Awards! Best Pop (against Justin Bieber, Katy Perry Miley Cyrus, and One Direction), Best Female (against Katy Perry, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, and Selena Gomez), and Best Live (against Beyoncé, Green Day, Justin Timberlake, and P!nk). You can vote unlimited times here. The awards will be held on November 10 in Amsterdam.
Cma award nominations
Source: CMA World
The 2013 Country Music Association Awards have been announced, and Taylor is at the front! She's received six nominations - Entertainer of the Year, Album of the Year (for "Red"), Female Vocalist of the Year, and three for her duet with Tim McGraw, "Highway Don't Care" - Single of the Year, Musical Event of the Year, and Video of the Year. This adds up to 21 career nominations for Taylor at the CMAs!
"6 CMA NOMINATIONS!!!!!! ALBUM AND ENTERTAINER!!! What an excellent way to start the day. Thank you, guys," Tweeted Taylor. "And thank you CMA. #CMAawards."
Source: Fox News
"6 CMA NOMINATIONS!!!!!! ALBUM AND ENTERTAINER!!! What an excellent way to start the day. Thank you, guys," Tweeted Taylor. "And thank you CMA. #CMAawards."
Source: Fox News
Taylor will collaborate with Jennifer lopez
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As a huge star, Taylor's collaborated with big names like Ed Sheeran, Gary Lightbody, and John Mayer. Now she's about to collaborate with another - Jennifer Lopez! When Taylor and Lopez sang together at Taylor's last concert at the Staples Center, the collaboration plan was finalized. "Both of them are huge fans of each other and excited to work together," says a source. The track will appear on Lopez's next album, which is her eighth. It's due out early next year.
UPDATE: Unfortunately, this source had the wrong information! Taylor denied the rumors to Yahoo's omg! Insider. "I've heard those rumors, too," said Taylor. "I read them on the internet, and I would love it too. She has my number and, never say never, but, it isn't a thing we're talking about."
Source: Us Magazine
UPDATE: Unfortunately, this source had the wrong information! Taylor denied the rumors to Yahoo's omg! Insider. "I've heard those rumors, too," said Taylor. "I read them on the internet, and I would love it too. She has my number and, never say never, but, it isn't a thing we're talking about."
Source: Us Magazine
Behind the scenes of Taylor's week at the staples center
Source: Billboard
Taylor Swift had a very impressive week at the Staples Center in LA - she put on four concerts, sang with five special guests such as Cher Lloyd and Jennifer Lopez, and even set a new record for the most sold-out shows. (Scroll down for more news on Taylor's week.) So she published an amazing behind the scenes video! Watch it below.
Taylor sets a Guinness world record
Source: Wikipedia
Taylor has set a new Guinness World Record for the Fastest Selling Digital Single with "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" - within 50 minutes of its release, it was at the top of the iTunes charts! She has set previous records before, such as Most Simultaneous US Hot 100 Hits By a Female Artist and Fastest Selling Digital Album By a Female In the US. Congratulations, Taylor!
Source: TaylorSwift.com
Source: TaylorSwift.com
Taylor performs "The last time" live
Credit: Tumblr
Taylor's sad, sweet duet with Snow Patrol's Gary Lightbody, "The Last Time," has never been performed live - until now! During Taylor's concert in Sacramento, Lightbody showed up to perform the song for the first time ever live! They sounded amazing! "So honored that @garysnowpatrol showed up in Sacramento to sing 'The Last Time' for the FIRST time live with me tonight!" Taylor Tweeted. Lightbody also Tweeted: "Guess who I just sung with? #red". Listen to their performance below.
Taylor wins a vma
Source: Huffington Post
At Sunday night's 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor won the Best Female Video award for her hit "I Knew You Were Trouble!" "I want to thank the fans, because I Tweeted about this a lot," joked Taylor in her acceptance speech. "Thank you so much for doing this for me." She added, "I also wanna thank the person who inspired this song, who knows exactly who he is!" "I love you guys so much," Tweeted Taylor after the VMAs.
There have also been lots of rumors going around that while Harry Styles, Taylor's ex, was speaking onstage at the VMAs, Taylor commented to Selena [Gomez], "Shut the **** up." These rumors are lies! Taylor was actually saying, "Sorry for my arm," while removing her arm from Selena's shoulder. Also, at the after party, Taylor was photographed with Styles looking happy.
There have also been lots of rumors going around that while Harry Styles, Taylor's ex, was speaking onstage at the VMAs, Taylor commented to Selena [Gomez], "Shut the **** up." These rumors are lies! Taylor was actually saying, "Sorry for my arm," while removing her arm from Selena's shoulder. Also, at the after party, Taylor was photographed with Styles looking happy.
Taylor sings with Jennifer Lopez
Source: Daily Mail / Getty
On her very last of four concerts at the Staples Center in LA, Taylor surprised the crowd with Jennifer Lopez! They sang Lopez's song "Jenny from the Block" together. "Sang Jenny From the Block with @JLo tonight at Staples Center," Tweeted Taylor. "STILL FANGIRLING OUT ABOUT IT." "@taylorswift13 had so much fun with you tonight!!! #RedTourLA #jennyfromtheblock #hairbrushsongs," Lopez Tweeted. Watch their performance below.
Taylor sings with Ellie goulding
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As promised, Taylor had another special guest at her concert in LA yesterday (8/23/13) - Ellie Goulding, who rose to fame with her hit song "Lights." Together, Taylor and Ellie performed Goulding's song "Anything Could Happen." "So..," Tweeted Taylor, "anything could happen at one of our LA shows. @elliegoulding showed up to sing 'anything could happen'! 15,000 person dance party" "So.much.fun," Goulding Tweeted. "Love that girl." Goulding also Tweeted: "Beauty Contest," with a picture (left). See their performance below.
Ellen publishes a Taylor Swift highlights video
Source: www.music.yahoo.com
Taylor has been hilarious on the Ellen Show (mostly not on purpose!), so, of course, Ellen had to make a video to recap the awesomeness. Watch it below. Ellen Tweeted, and Taylor reTweeted: ".@TaylorSwift13 and I have shared some good times. We've also scared some good times" along with a link to the video.
Taylor breaks the record for the most sold-out shows at the staples center
Source: www.justjaredjr.com
Taylor has broken the record for the most sold-out shows by a solo artist at the Staples Center in Los Angeles! The previous record was set by Britney Spears, who had eight - after all four of her shows on her Red tour, Taylor will have sold out eleven shows! Congratulations, Taylor! Watch the video below:
Source: TaylorSwift.com
Source: TaylorSwift.com
Taylor sings with Tegan and Sara
Source: www.twitter.com
Last night (Tuesday, 8/20/13), Taylor sang with another special guest at the Staples Center in LA, as promised - Tegan and Sara. Together they sang their song "Closer," and Taylor Tweeted: "So.... @teganandsara just came out and surprised the crowd with 'Closer' and made an entire sold out Staples crowd DANCE. Unreal!!!"
Taylor sings with Sara Bareilles, Cher Lloyd at Staples center
Source: Twitter
On Monday night (8/19/13), Taylor sang at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. She brought out some pretty special guests to sing with her!
One of them was Sara Bareilles, and they sang "Brave" together. "Tonight at Staples was an absolute DREAM," Tweeted Taylor. "@SaraBareilles came out to sing 'Brave', one of my favorite songs. And she completely smashed it!!" "Thank you for the sparkle, the screaming, the twinkle, the dreaming, and most of all the pep talk @taylorswift13," Bareilles Tweeted. "Your fans are amazing!"
And another was Cher Lloyd. Together they sang her hit, "Want U Back." "One of my favorite moments of the night was @CherLloyd coming out to sing 'Want U Back'," Taylor Tweeted. "The crowd went insane!! And she's such a fun girl!" "Had the most amazing time performing with @taylorswift13 ,She's the sweetest girl I've ever met!!! Loved it!!! Xxx," Cher Tweeted, along with a picture (see left).
And along with the star studded concert, Taylor also hung out with Maude Apatow. "Just went to @taylorswift13 concert. Words
cannot express... Mind blown... Nicest person ever... Lovelovelove," Maude Tweeted excitedly.
But according to Taylor, this isn't the end for Los Angeles! "To everyone who came to the show tonight in LA, I adore you. To anyone coming to the next 3 shows, expect more of the unexpected :)" Tweeted Taylor. I wonder who's next? Hoping for a performance with her friend Selena Gomez!
One of them was Sara Bareilles, and they sang "Brave" together. "Tonight at Staples was an absolute DREAM," Tweeted Taylor. "@SaraBareilles came out to sing 'Brave', one of my favorite songs. And she completely smashed it!!" "Thank you for the sparkle, the screaming, the twinkle, the dreaming, and most of all the pep talk @taylorswift13," Bareilles Tweeted. "Your fans are amazing!"
And another was Cher Lloyd. Together they sang her hit, "Want U Back." "One of my favorite moments of the night was @CherLloyd coming out to sing 'Want U Back'," Taylor Tweeted. "The crowd went insane!! And she's such a fun girl!" "Had the most amazing time performing with @taylorswift13 ,She's the sweetest girl I've ever met!!! Loved it!!! Xxx," Cher Tweeted, along with a picture (see left).
And along with the star studded concert, Taylor also hung out with Maude Apatow. "Just went to @taylorswift13 concert. Words
cannot express... Mind blown... Nicest person ever... Lovelovelove," Maude Tweeted excitedly.
But according to Taylor, this isn't the end for Los Angeles! "To everyone who came to the show tonight in LA, I adore you. To anyone coming to the next 3 shows, expect more of the unexpected :)" Tweeted Taylor. I wonder who's next? Hoping for a performance with her friend Selena Gomez!
Taylor's hilarious jokes about her infamous episode with kanye west at the 2009 mtv Video Music awards
Source: www.eonline.com
Everyone knows about it: at the 2009 VMAs, after Taylor had won the Best Female Video Award, Kanye West ran up, grabbed the microphone, and yelled that Beyoncé deserved this award. He has apologized previously (but still ranted about her during a concert - this guy makes no sense) and Taylor wrote him a song, "Innocent," so she has clearly forgiven him, but she's made some pretty hilarious jokes about the incident lately! Her pal Ed Sheeran posted the picture to the left on Instagram, along with the caption: "Taylor made me some jam. Amazing" The label reads: "Yo Ed - I'm really happy 4 you and I'm gonna let u finish but this is the best JAM OF ALL TIME. -T," making fun of West's interruption. She also Tweeted on July 17, after the nominations came out: "Two VMA nominations!! If you vote and get us one, I promise to keep a firmer grip on the mic this time ;)"
Source: E! Online
Source: E! Online
swifty merchandise available at cracker barrel
Source: www.taylorswift.com
Walgreen's is all out of Taylor Swift items, but if you find yourself at a Cracker Barrel, be sure to check out their store! Along with a variety of merchandise, they now have a Taylor Swift collection! This collection includes jewelry, accessories, clothing, and more!
Source: TaylorSwift.com
Source: TaylorSwift.com
Part 2: ...But selena and taylor aren't letting him ruin it!
Source: www.usmagazine.com
Though the girls may disagree about Justin Bieber, they aren't letting him come between them. On Wednesday's "The Talk," Selena talked about Taylor! She called her "incredible," "sweet," and her "best friend." She also talked about how it felt to hear her songs on the radio. "Last month I was with my best friend Taylor Swift...and we were in the car...and my song came on and we freaked out, and then her song came on and we freaked out....People probably think we're so lame but we get so excited to hear our songs on the radio. It's a good feeling. That's why we're friends though, to be honest."
Source: Gossip Cop
Source: Gossip Cop
Part 1: Justin Bieber is getting in the way of Taylor's friendship with Selena Gomez...
Source: www.usmagazine.com
Taylor and Selena Gomez have been friends for five years and counting! But now, none other than Selena's on-off boyfriend, Justin Bieber, is coming between these two girls. "Taylor hates him," a source told Us Weekly. “She thinks Selena makes a mistake every time she reconciles with him. Bieber has really come between the girls."
Things must have really changed - just over a year ago, Justin Bieber played a prank on Taylor on Punk'd, making her believe she had ruined a wedding! The prank had her in tears, but when asked about if she would ever try and get revenge on Justin by CMT Insider, she replied, "No, I'm not gonna do that to somebody! I love Justin. I would never do that to him and I'm not really that girl that's like, 'I'm gonna get him! I'm gonna get him back!' ... cause he's too smart. I'd never be able to punk him. Like, he'd figure it out, then turn the tables on me and then it would be Justin: two, Taylor: zero." And on her Fearless tour, they sang "Baby" together!
The "22" singer really has made it clear that she isn't on the best terms with Bieber. When she was asked about him at the Billboard Music Awards in May, after he won the fan-voted Milestone Award that Taylor was also nominated for, she answered: “Can we have another question?”
But apparently Bieber isn't Taylor's biggest fan, either! (Boo!) “He complains Taylor’s always telling Selena she can do better,” an insider close to the pop star told Us.
Source: New York Daily News
Things must have really changed - just over a year ago, Justin Bieber played a prank on Taylor on Punk'd, making her believe she had ruined a wedding! The prank had her in tears, but when asked about if she would ever try and get revenge on Justin by CMT Insider, she replied, "No, I'm not gonna do that to somebody! I love Justin. I would never do that to him and I'm not really that girl that's like, 'I'm gonna get him! I'm gonna get him back!' ... cause he's too smart. I'd never be able to punk him. Like, he'd figure it out, then turn the tables on me and then it would be Justin: two, Taylor: zero." And on her Fearless tour, they sang "Baby" together!
The "22" singer really has made it clear that she isn't on the best terms with Bieber. When she was asked about him at the Billboard Music Awards in May, after he won the fan-voted Milestone Award that Taylor was also nominated for, she answered: “Can we have another question?”
But apparently Bieber isn't Taylor's biggest fan, either! (Boo!) “He complains Taylor’s always telling Selena she can do better,” an insider close to the pop star told Us.
Source: New York Daily News
Teen Choice Awards
Source: www.wikipedia.org
Taylor brought home two Teen Choice Awards last night! She won Choice Country Song for "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" (against Blake Shelton featuring Pistol Annies & Friends with "Boys' Round Here," Hunter Hayes with "I Want Crazy," openers Florida Georgia Line with "Cruise," and Luke Bryan with "Crash My Party") and Choice Female Country Artist (she beat Carrie Underwood, Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, and Jana Kramer)! Congratulations! This makes 22 Teen Choice Awards in all for Taylor (just like her song)!
She was nominated for six of them in all - she lost out on Choice Single: Female Artist for "I Knew You Were Trouble," Choice Break-Up Song for "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" (she lost out on this one to BFF Selena Gomez with "Come & Get It"), Choice Female Artist, and Choice Smile (former boyfriend Harry Styles took home this award). Taylor was not present at the awards.
Source: The Official Teen Choice Awards Website
She was nominated for six of them in all - she lost out on Choice Single: Female Artist for "I Knew You Were Trouble," Choice Break-Up Song for "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" (she lost out on this one to BFF Selena Gomez with "Come & Get It"), Choice Female Artist, and Choice Smile (former boyfriend Harry Styles took home this award). Taylor was not present at the awards.
Source: The Official Teen Choice Awards Website
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, sELENA!
Source: www.twitter.com/taylorswift13
Taylor's long-time BFF, Selena Gomez, just turned 21! While Taylor unfortunately could not make her party, due to a concert (that's Taylor - she'll make any sacrifice for her fans!), she did Tweet a special shout out to Selena. "Happy 21st birthday to my friend, and the closest thing I've ever had to a sister, @selenagomez!!" Taylor Tweeted an adorable picture, too (see the side).
Source: Twitter
Source: Twitter
Taylor sings "you're so vain" with Carly Simon
In Foxborough, Massachusetts, in sold-out Gillette Stadium, on Saturday night, Taylor gave her fans a huge surprise - she sang "You're So Vain" with one of her heroes, legendary Carly Simon! "When I heard 'You're So Vain,' I thought, that is the best song that has ever been written," says Taylor. "That is the most direct way anyone has ever addressed a break up!" After the amazing experience, she Tweeted, "Got to sing 'You're So Vain' with Carly Simon at Gillette Stadium tonight!!!!! Unreal. I could not possibly look up to her more." Previously, Taylor has Tweeted about Carly Simon, such as this Tweet: "I feel like I definitely get along with people roughly 45% more if they know all the words to 'You're So Vain' by Carly Simon." Watch the video below to see an interview with Tay and Carly, and the performance!
"everything has changed" remix!
Taylor's catchy hit, "Everything Has Changed" featuring her pal Ed Sheeran, now has a remix! Find it on iTunes today! "Everything Has Changed remix is already #15 on iTunes! Yay @edsheeran!!! Thanks guys!" Tweeted Taylor.
Mtv music video awards
Taylor has been nominated for 2 MTV Music Video Awards - Video of the Year and Female Video of the Year! Both of these are for "I Knew You Were Trouble." Voting is open until August 24, and fans can vote unlimited times here.
Taylor: "Speechless" about the tragic death of glee star cory monteith
Source: www.tasteofcountry.com
The death of Cory Monteith, 31, was truly a tragedy. He was found dead in his hotel room on Saturday. Police report that there is no evidence of foul play.
Many stars have taken to Twitter to express their dismay and convey their best wishes to Cory's longtime love, Lea Michele...
“I can’t express how sad & horrible it is to hear about Cory Monteith. One of the best, kindest, guys I’ve ever met. Pray for him, & his family” - Nash Overstreet (@nashoverstreet)
"@msleamichele my heart goes out to you and Cory's family #RipCoryMonteith" - Michael Buble (@michaelbuble)
"So sad to hear about Cory Monteith. My thoughts are with his friends and family and poor, poor Lea. I can't imagine..." - Lauren Conrad (@laurenconrad)
"RIP Cory Montieth. You will be loved. Always." - Kristen Chenoweth (@kchenoweth)
Taylor, who was briefly rumored to be dating Monteith, posted a sentiment of her own.
"Speechless. And for the worst reason." - Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13)
Source: Elizabeth Durand for Yahoo!
Many stars have taken to Twitter to express their dismay and convey their best wishes to Cory's longtime love, Lea Michele...
“I can’t express how sad & horrible it is to hear about Cory Monteith. One of the best, kindest, guys I’ve ever met. Pray for him, & his family” - Nash Overstreet (@nashoverstreet)
"@msleamichele my heart goes out to you and Cory's family #RipCoryMonteith" - Michael Buble (@michaelbuble)
"So sad to hear about Cory Monteith. My thoughts are with his friends and family and poor, poor Lea. I can't imagine..." - Lauren Conrad (@laurenconrad)
"RIP Cory Montieth. You will be loved. Always." - Kristen Chenoweth (@kchenoweth)
Taylor, who was briefly rumored to be dating Monteith, posted a sentiment of her own.
"Speechless. And for the worst reason." - Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13)
Source: Elizabeth Durand for Yahoo!
will.i.am wants to work with Taylor
Source: www.zimbio.com
Will.I.Am has worked with many artists - he's done collaborations with Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, and Britney Spears! Who's next on his list? According to a recent interview, Taylor Swift! "Taylor Swift is dope. I'd like to work with Taylor Swift. I like the girl. We could do something really fantasy-like. That would be cool," said Will.I.Am.
Source: Perez Hilton.com
Source: Perez Hilton.com
Is Taylor swift the sweetest person ever or what?
Source: www.countryweekly.com
During Taylor Swift's Pittsburgh concert, Joseph
<-- Jackson, 28, was arrested for carrying a "Taylor Swift is with Satan" sign. Previously, he had threatened Taylor with death on Facebook. When the authorities accosted Jackson, he told them, "Taylor Swift is Satan and that 6,000 years is six days and death comes on the sixth day, so Taylor Swift is in danger."
So after this insane guy tells Taylor that she is Satan and that she is going to die, do you know what Taylor did?
She refunded his ticket money.
Taylor is the sweetest person ever!
Sources: Chiderah Monde for New York Daily News, Josh Grossberg for E! Online
<-- Jackson, 28, was arrested for carrying a "Taylor Swift is with Satan" sign. Previously, he had threatened Taylor with death on Facebook. When the authorities accosted Jackson, he told them, "Taylor Swift is Satan and that 6,000 years is six days and death comes on the sixth day, so Taylor Swift is in danger."
So after this insane guy tells Taylor that she is Satan and that she is going to die, do you know what Taylor did?
She refunded his ticket money.
Taylor is the sweetest person ever!
Sources: Chiderah Monde for New York Daily News, Josh Grossberg for E! Online
Site updates
Swifty News now has two new pages: Song Inspirations and Quotes! Check them out! So far, only Red is up in the Song Inspirations page, but more albums are coming soon. I will continue to add to both pages.
And guess what else? Now, at the Red Tour page, you can watch videos of Taylor singing every song she has ever sung during her Red tour! Is that cool or what?
And guess what else? Now, at the Red Tour page, you can watch videos of Taylor singing every song she has ever sung during her Red tour! Is that cool or what?
Taylor's 4th of July photoblog
Source: www.taylorswift.com
Taylor posted a photoblog about her amazing Independence Day! Check it out here - it's super sweet and has so many awesome pics! Below is what she wrote to go along with it on her blog. I've also posted a few of my favorite pictures from Taylor's 4th of July.
Oh hey guys.
Happy belated 4th of July. Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays of the year. This time around, my touring family joined me at the beach and I wanted to show you some of the pictures because you're the reason we all get to be on tour together. You've seen us all in our show costumes on the Red Tour.. Here's what we all look like in RED, white, and blue:)
Hope you had a lovely 4th. I love you and I'll see you on the road.
Taylor
Oh hey guys.
Happy belated 4th of July. Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays of the year. This time around, my touring family joined me at the beach and I wanted to show you some of the pictures because you're the reason we all get to be on tour together. You've seen us all in our show costumes on the Red Tour.. Here's what we all look like in RED, white, and blue:)
Hope you had a lovely 4th. I love you and I'll see you on the road.
Taylor
Red video
"I’m so excited that the new video for ‘Red’ comes out this evening!" Tweeted Taylor today, July 2. And...it's amazing! The new music video for Taylor's title track is not your usual music video - it's the highlights of Tay's Red tour! Watch it below, and if the video doesn't work check it out here.
Taylor fragrance commercial
On July 1st, Taylor released a commercial for her newest perfume, Taylor by Taylor Swift. As her tune "Starlight" plays in the background, Taylor and friends laugh and have a good time. Check it out below!
You can buy Taylor by Taylor Swift at ULTA Beauty, Macy's, and Dillard's.
You can buy Taylor by Taylor Swift at ULTA Beauty, Macy's, and Dillard's.
Taylor nominated for 3 new teen choice awards
As the Teen Choice Awards announced their second wave of nominations, Taylor was nominated for three new Teen Choice Awards! In other words, she's now in the running for six of them!!! Fans ages 13-19 can vote here daily.
billboard.com's 2013 mid-year music awards
Taylor was at the top of the Billboard.com's 2013 Mid-Year Music Awards poll, which allowed fans to vote. She scored First-Half MVP, Favorite Billboard 200 No. 1 Album, and Best Tour!
Forbes: The world's most powerful celebrities
Out of all the celebrities, Taylor Swift was named #6, making her the sixth most powerful person in the world, according to Forbes. Congratulations, Taylor! In 2012, she was ranked #11, so she's moved up five spots. She was ranked #29 in money ($55 million/year), #9 in TV/radio, #11 in press, #41 in marketability, and #7 in social.
Here are the top ten from the 2013 Forbes Most Powerful Celebrities list.
#1 Oprah Winfrey
#2 Lady Gaga
#3 Steven Spielberg
#4 Beyoncé Knowles
#5 Madonna
#6 Taylor Swift
#7 Bon Jovi
#8 Roger Federer
#9 Justin Bieber
#10 Ellen DeGeneres
Here are the top ten from the 2013 Forbes Most Powerful Celebrities list.
#1 Oprah Winfrey
#2 Lady Gaga
#3 Steven Spielberg
#4 Beyoncé Knowles
#5 Madonna
#6 Taylor Swift
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Abercrombie & fitch pulls offensive tee
This proves how passionate and devoted Swifties are...and how they won't stand for any criticism of their queen.
Abercrombie & Fitch previously had a tee-shirt that said: "#MORE BOYFRIENDS THAN T.S.", clearly referring to Taylor and her supposed serial dating. (Which us Swifties totally disagree with!) So Swifties took to Twitter, YouTube, and even started a Change.org petition to defend Taylor. A&F has been getting so much hate that they even changed their customer service line - it is now, "“Thank you for calling Abercrombie & Fitch public relations. If you are calling regarding the Taylor Swift tee-shirt, please note that this is no longer available.” A & F said this through email: “We set the shirt at the end of February, marked it down in the middle of March and it is no longer available.” They also Tweeted, “Hey #swifties we no longer sell the shirt. We <3 Taylor’s music and think she’s awesome.” But this didn't satisfy us Swifties. One angry teen posted a YouTube video, during which she called A & F's customer service line. “I think that this T-shirt was a huge waste of production. It is the most childish thing I have ever seen in my entire life,” the dismayed teen said. “I cannot believe that you guys would go as low to do something like that...Taylor has over 20 million Twitter followers, and there’s so many people that literally cannot stand Abercrombie & Fitch and honestly, I don’t even care that the T-shirt is out of production. I will never shop at Abercrombie & Fitch again. I hope your business falls to the ground.”
Abercrombie & Fitch previously had a tee-shirt that said: "#MORE BOYFRIENDS THAN T.S.", clearly referring to Taylor and her supposed serial dating. (Which us Swifties totally disagree with!) So Swifties took to Twitter, YouTube, and even started a Change.org petition to defend Taylor. A&F has been getting so much hate that they even changed their customer service line - it is now, "“Thank you for calling Abercrombie & Fitch public relations. If you are calling regarding the Taylor Swift tee-shirt, please note that this is no longer available.” A & F said this through email: “We set the shirt at the end of February, marked it down in the middle of March and it is no longer available.” They also Tweeted, “Hey #swifties we no longer sell the shirt. We <3 Taylor’s music and think she’s awesome.” But this didn't satisfy us Swifties. One angry teen posted a YouTube video, during which she called A & F's customer service line. “I think that this T-shirt was a huge waste of production. It is the most childish thing I have ever seen in my entire life,” the dismayed teen said. “I cannot believe that you guys would go as low to do something like that...Taylor has over 20 million Twitter followers, and there’s so many people that literally cannot stand Abercrombie & Fitch and honestly, I don’t even care that the T-shirt is out of production. I will never shop at Abercrombie & Fitch again. I hope your business falls to the ground.”
"Paper doll" about Taylor swift?
John Mayer, singer and Taylor's ex, recently released a new single, "Paper Doll." And although it's unconfirmed, we're pretty sure it's about Taylor. Why? Well, first of all, he sings, "You're like 22 girls in one," which clearly refers to Taylor's hit "22." He also references "a dress of gold and blue," which is a dress Taylor wore during an appearance on "The View" in 2009, when she was still dating John. And, lastly, he croons, "Someone's gonna paint you another sky" - a response to what Taylor sings in her song "Dear John", "You paint me a blue sky, then go back and turn it to rain." Watch the...interesting...Prancercise lyric video for "Paper Doll" below, and if the video doesn't work click here.
Feminist Taylor Swift twitter account
Meet Clara Beyer, feminist and Taylor Swift fan. So she took matters into her own hands and created a Feminist Taylor Swift account, @feministtswift. Clara rewrites Taylor's lyrics into feminist messages, such as, "We're happy, free, confused, and oppressed by the patriarchy at the same time/ It's miserable and magical/Oh, yeah!", "God smiles on my little brother / Inside and out, we have different strengths and weaknesses / Although we're still fundamentally equals.", and "Everybody loves pretty / Everybody loves cool / You adhere to society's flawed beauty standards / Because you have to / To be successful." ("22"/"The Best Day"/"The Lucky One.") Check out more of the rewritten lyrics on Clara's Twitter page.
MuchMusic Video Awards
On Sunday, Taylor won her first MuchMusic Video Award - the fan voted Favorite International Artist or Group! Congrats, Taylor! She also presented, announcing tourmate Ed Sheeran for his performance of "Lego House."
Taylor named fragrance celebrity of the year
On the 13th of June (Tay's lucky number!), at the Fragrance Foundation Awards, Taylor was honored as the 2013 Fragrance Celebrity of the Year! She currently has three fragrances: Taylor (released just this week), Wonderstruck (the #1 selling celebrity fragrance in 2011), and Wonderstruck Enchanted. Congratulations, Taylor!
"Everything Has changed" music video!!!!
You must check out this awww-dorable music video for "Everything Has Changed," by Taylor Swift featuring the amazing ginger Ed Sheeran.
If the video doesn't work, check it out here.
If the video doesn't work, check it out here.
"Highway Don't Care" steals #1
Tim McGraw's collaboration with Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, "Highway Don't Care", hit #1 on the Billboard and Mediabase charts!
Taylor swift...and the rolling stones?
That's right! At the Rolling Stones' June 3, 2013, Chicago, Illinois, concert, Taylor performed "As Tears Go By" as their guest.
Taylor on the voice
Taylor Swift surprised popular TV singing show The Voice contestant Michelle Chamuel during rehearsals!
New Perfume!!
Though Taylor has been very busy during her Red tour, she somehow found the time to create a new fragrance!!! The new scent will be called Taylor. You can find it in Ulta stores late this June. Taylor will be “a mix of a lot of things...it’s sweet, it’s sophisticated, it draws you in,” Swift told People magazine. “It’s really my way of translating classic, yet modern, into a perfume.”
Teen choice awards nominations
Taylor was nominated for 3 Teen Choice Awards:
Choice Female Artist
Choice Female Country Artist
Choice Smile
Fans (ages 13-19) can vote here daily.
Choice Female Artist
Choice Female Country Artist
Choice Smile
Fans (ages 13-19) can vote here daily.
Billboard awards 2013
Taylor Swift was the top winner at the 2013 Billboard Awards, snagging 8 of the 11 Billboard Awards she was nominated for!!!
Here they are...
Artist of the Year
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Top Female Artist
Top Digital Songs Artist
Top Billboard 200 Album (for Red)
Top Country Artist
Top Country Album (for Red)
Top Country Song (for "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together")
Unfortunately, she did not win the fan-voted Billboard Milestone Awards - Justin Bieber did - but when he went to accept it, he was actually booed by the Swifty-filled crowd!
Also, Taylor proved she is NOT a fan of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez getting back together when she saw them kissing backstage...she made the funniest face! Check out this video:
Here they are...
Artist of the Year
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Top Female Artist
Top Digital Songs Artist
Top Billboard 200 Album (for Red)
Top Country Artist
Top Country Album (for Red)
Top Country Song (for "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together")
Unfortunately, she did not win the fan-voted Billboard Milestone Awards - Justin Bieber did - but when he went to accept it, he was actually booed by the Swifty-filled crowd!
Also, Taylor proved she is NOT a fan of Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez getting back together when she saw them kissing backstage...she made the funniest face! Check out this video:
cmt music awards
Taylor has been nominated for two CMT Music Awards: Female Video of the Year for Begin Again and Video of the Year for We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together. Vote here to make sure she wins! You can vote until June 2. The CMT Music Awards air live from Nashville on June 9th, 8/7c.
"Highway don't care" music video
Tim McGraw's song, "Highway Don't Care," featuring Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, has a new music video, which also features Taylor and Keith!!! Watch it now!
Taylor nominated for 11 billboard music awards
Taylor Swift has been nominated for 11 of the biggest awards of the BMAs. They include...
Top Artist
Top Billboard 200 Album
Top Female Artist
Top Hot 100 Artist
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Top Digital Songs Artist
Top Social Artist
Top Country Artist
Top Country Album
Top Streaming Song (Video) - "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"
Top Country Song - "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"
She has also advanced to the final round of the fan-voted Billboard Milestone Award! Taylor's up against Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars. Vote here.
Top Artist
Top Billboard 200 Album
Top Female Artist
Top Hot 100 Artist
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Top Digital Songs Artist
Top Social Artist
Top Country Artist
Top Country Album
Top Streaming Song (Video) - "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"
Top Country Song - "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"
She has also advanced to the final round of the fan-voted Billboard Milestone Award! Taylor's up against Justin Bieber and Bruno Mars. Vote here.
taylor speaks out on the boston marathon
On the awful tragedy that took place during the Boston Marathon, Taylor Swift has spoken out: "Sending all of my love to Boston after a day of sadness and confusion and not knowing what to say. I just don't understand," she Tweeted.
Taylor's interview with mtv buzz
In an exclusive tell-all with MTV Buzz, Taylor revealed secrets about her friends, writing 22, and even admitted that "it might be nice to end up with my face on an Urban Outfitters t-shirt or something, sixty years from now." Watch it here: http://buzz.mtv.co.uk/
taylor takes leukemia survivor to acm awards
It all started about a year ago. Kevin McGuire, who had been battling leukemia and whose prom was coming up, said to his sister, Victoria McGuire, "Who would want to go to the prom with me? I am going to be bald, my appearance is going to change." They both looked at each other and Victoria said, "What if I got Taylor Swift to go to the prom with you?" So Victoria launched a Facebook campaign, and the page went viral. Taylor viewed it and, touched, replied on Facebook: "Kevin, I’m so sorry but I won’t be able to make your prom. But I was wondering, the ACM Awards are coming up. Would you be my date?” But Kevin was too ill to attend the ACM Awards last year...but this year, he was much healthier, so Taylor invited him and all his family to the ACMs. They hung out in Taylor's hotel room before the awards, and Kevin Tweeted: “If you guys think she's pretty in pictures, I can't tell you how stunning she is in real life.” Sadly, Kevin wasn't able to sit with Taylor at the ACMs or walk the red carpet with her, but they met backstage after her performance.
Sound goes out @ tay's newark concert
On Wednesday night, while performing in the Prudential Center, Taylor and Ed were just starting to sing "Everything Has Changed"...when, suddenly, the sound unraveled, and Taylor and Ed couldn't hear each other! Understandably, Ed had a bit of a breakdown, looking confused and nervous, but Taylor stayed strong. Taylor whispered encouragement to Ed and kept the performance afloat. And, despite the technology problems, it was amazing! Congrats to Taylor for not losing her nerve!
22 Music video!
On March 13, 2013, Taylor Swift officially premiered her 22 music video on Good Morning America! Check it out!!!!!!
Taylor visits Kiss fm UK
Taylor visited KISS FM UK and talked about Ed Sheeran! Watch it below:
Taylor @ the Graham Norton Show
On February 22, Taylor Swift visited the Graham Norton Show in London. Watch below for the interview and a performance of I Knew You Were Trouble!
2013 brit awards
Taylor performed IKYWT at the 2013 Brit Awards in London...check it out! It's the second time that she's changed outfits from a flowy white dress to a rebellious black outfit while performing it!
TAYLOR SWIFT TOTE BAGS
Taylor Swift has all-new tote bags available! If you've been in need of a gym or beach bag, check out these canvas bags here, at Taylor's online store: http://store.taylorswift.com/Backpacks-Jewelry-Accessories/b/3228178011?ie=UTF8&title=Backpacks
You can even get a Meredith tote!
Plus, if you order by Monday, you get a FREE Red towel!
You can even get a Meredith tote!
Plus, if you order by Monday, you get a FREE Red towel!
nickolodeon kids' choice awards
Taylor was nominated for three Kids' Choice Awards: Favorite Female Singer (against Katy Perry, Adele, and P!nk), Favorite Song (We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together - against One Direction with What Makes You Beautiful, Psy with Gangnam Style, and Carly Rae Jepsen with Call Me Maybe), and Favorite Voice From an Animated Movie (Audrey in The Lorax, against Chris Rock as Marty in Madasgacar 3, Adam Sandler as Dracula in Hotel Transylvania, and Ben Stiller as Alex in Madagascar 3.) Though the competition is stiff, I think Taylor's going to win every one of them!
American Country Music Awards
Taylor Swift is the country queen, with five ACM nominations! Yes, five. She was nominated for Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Music Video of the Year (We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together), and a double nomination for Album of the Year (Red)...she was the artist and the producer!
22 Video shoot
That's right, Taylor just got back from a day of shooting her new music video, reportedly to her catchy song 22! She Tweeted, "Leaving LA now after the best day with my friends. Almost forgot it was a video shoot. Can't wait for you guys to see it."
Taylor covers Elle Magazine
Taylor covered the March issue of Elle magazine, available at newsstands on February 19. She looks beautiful!
P.S. The material is not see-through, it's just made to look like it is.
P.S. The material is not see-through, it's just made to look like it is.
Safe & Sound wins a Grammy
Taylor's song, Safe & Sound (featuring the Civil Wars), from the soundtrack to The Hunger Games, won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 2013 Grammy Awards! Congrats! (Taylor was nominated for 2 others.)
Greeting Card App
Taylor Swift has just launched a new app!! Make digital cards for the holidays, and send them to your friends via Twitter, Facebook, text, or email! You can get it on Google Play for Android or the App Store for iPhone.
International Artist of the Year
Taylor just took home arguably the best of 40pp Awards (held in Madrid, Spain)...International Artist of the Year! She also performed 'Love Story' and 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.'
Diet Coke Partnership
Taylor announced her partnership with Diet Coke via a YouTube video entitled 'Some extraordinary news...'...so look below to see it!
Taylor's in Tangled!
Taylor, Taylor, let down your hair!
Taylor Swift has just been photographed as Rapunzel in the Disney movie Tangled as part of a Disney ad campaign. Check out the pic on the side! She looks amazing!
Taylor Swift has just been photographed as Rapunzel in the Disney movie Tangled as part of a Disney ad campaign. Check out the pic on the side! She looks amazing!
2013 Brit Awards
Our favorite singer has been nominated for International Female Solo Artist at the 2013 Brit Awards!!! She's up against Alicia Keys, Cat Power, Rihanna, and Lana Del Rey.
No Golden Globe...
Though Taylor was nominated for Best Original Song with Safe and Sound (ft. the Civil Wars), she sadly lost out to Adele with Skyfall.
:( Maybe next time!
:( Maybe next time!
People's Choice Awards!!!
Taylor, a vision in white, won Favorite Country Artist at the 2013 People's Choice Awards!!! (She was nominated for 2 others, Record of the Year and Favorite Female Artist.) Congrats!
'I Knew You Were Trouble' cover
Walk Off the Earth, featuring KRNFX, covered 'I Knew You Were Trouble'...and it was so good, Taylor had to Tweet about it! She said: "I've had so many people send me this. SO unbelievably cool. @walkofftheearth @krnfx."
Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve
Taylor performed 'I Knew You Were Trouble' and 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' in Times Square on the show Dick Clark's Rockin' New Year's Eve...see it below!
'Never Grow Up' Walmart Commercial
What is possibly Taylor's sweetest, saddest song - 'Never Grow Up' - has been featured in a Walmart commercial! Taylor Tweeted: "My dad just sent me this commercial. Adorable. Merry Christmas and may you never grow up." Watch it below.
Red Goes ACOUSTIC
That's right!!!! Taylor has written and performed acoustic versions of We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together, Treacherous, and 22 for her fans, and posted the video...and she sounds ah-mazing! Check it out below.
World's Best Mannered Celebs
Congrats, Taylor! Along with Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift was named the world's Best Mannered Celebrity. Why? You can hear it from the director of America's National League of Junior Cotillions, who bestowed this honor: "Taylor inspires young people with her music and her manners. We think that she conducts herself with such graciousness with her fans. Keeping her dignity and poise as she created the Red album, and not really having anything that would sour her reputation." We couldn't have put it any better!
23rd Birthday...23rd Music Video!!!
It's December 13...and for all Swifties, this is a VERY exciting day!!! Not only is today Taylor's 23rd birthday...it's also the premiere of the 'I Knew You Were Trouble' music video! If you're freaking out like me, check it out here: http://www.mtv.com/videos/taylor-swift/864179/i-knew-you-were-trouble.jhtml
Wondering what she did on this very special date? Turns out, she went to England with boyfriend Harry Styles and toured the place with him, and sometimes his mom - they ate pub fare at the Rising Sun Restaurant in Hope Valley, posed for photos with fans, and even fed some birds! (Check out the pic.)
Wondering what she did on this very special date? Turns out, she went to England with boyfriend Harry Styles and toured the place with him, and sometimes his mom - they ate pub fare at the Rising Sun Restaurant in Hope Valley, posed for photos with fans, and even fed some birds! (Check out the pic.)
Grammy Nominations!
Our favorite singer recieved not one, not two, but THREE Grammy nominations...and beatboxed with LL Cool J! She was nominated for Record of the Year with 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together', and 2 more for 'Safe and Sound.'
'I Knew You Were Trouble' Acoustic Version
When visiting the Fifi and Jules radio show in Australia, Tay performed an exclusive acoustic version of her hit 'I Knew You Were Trouble.' Check it out below!
Taylor Performs 'State of Grace' on the X-Factor!
On November 15, Taylor wowed the audience of The X-Factor with a simple yet breathtaking performance of 'State of Grace.' After the show, Taylor Tweeted, "Had a blast playing on #xfactorUSA. Also, @Ddlovato's hair looks SO good tonight." Check out the video below!
Red: almost 3 million albums sold!
True dat - Taylor's newest album Red (which is in its 3rd consecutive week as #1 on the Billboard Hot 200 Chart) is almost at the 2.8 million worldwide sales mark. It had the highest first-week sales of any album in a decade. I hate to be rude to 1D...but take that, Take Me Home!
Taylor @ the AMAs!
Our girl won one of the best awards at the American Music Awards: Favorite Female Country Artist! This is Taylor's fifth win in a row in the category, and her eleventh AMA win. She also put on a killer performance of 'I Knew You Were Trouble' (see below for the video) and rocked a gold, beaded Zuhair Murad dress. Congratulations!