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Taylor Swift

The latest news on Taylor Swift, American singer-songwriter, including music news and updates.

Born

13 Dec 1989

Industry

Entertainment, Music

Job Title

Singer

last updated:

11 November, 2024

Who is Kimberly Marasco, the author and poet suing Taylor Swift for US$7 million? Photo: AP

Fame and celebrity

Who is Kimberly Marasco, the writer and poet suing Tay Tay for US$7 million?

The author has finally served Swift, after claiming the pop princess plagiarised her poems in several songs across the albums Lover, Folklore, Midnights and The Tortured Poets Department.

16 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM

Music

What’s next for Taylor Swift? Grammys, down time, Vegas, Oscars?

16 Dec 2024 - 4:15PM

History

Recap | Taylor Swift, Elon Musk and Salman Rushdie were foreshadowed in ancient China

12 Dec 2024 - 12:00PM

Music

End of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour leaves a hole for fans – and singer

Record-breaking 21-month tour ends in Vancouver. For an emotional Taylor Swift it’s ‘become my entire life’, and many fans feel the same way.

8 Dec 2024 - 7:45AMvideocam

Taylor Swift performs during the opening show of the Toronto dates of her world tour. Photo: AP

Fame and celebrity

Meet Joseph Cassell Falconer, the man behind some of Tay Tay’s coolest looks

Cassell Falconer was a producer in Nashville, the country music capital of the world, before moving into fashion, having been inspired by the Giorgio Armani suits he saw in a Richard Gere movie.

8 Dec 2024 - 6:00AM

Music

Move over, Taylor Swift, Beyoncé is Billboard No 1 pop star of 21st century

Music industry magazine Billboard has awarded the singer the accolade for many reasons, including ‘her singular ability to create moments’.

4 Dec 2024 - 11:45AM

China's economic recovery

Will Taylor Swift accept Hangzhou’s outstretched hand for a China show?

Keen to capitalise on the economic windfall that comes from big-name international performers, Chinese cities are making a concerted effort to host high-profile concerts.

3 Dec 2024 - 8:30PMvideocam

Taylor Swift is seen here performing at the National Stadium in Singapore on March 2. Photo: Getty Images

Celebrity Families

Who is Makenna Allen, sister of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen?

Makenna Allen is the youngest of Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen’s siblings and proudly celebrated his team’s win over the Kansas City Chiefs, just days after enjoying a Taylor Swift Eras Tour concert.

26 Nov 2024 - 6:09PM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Ryleigh Spector – and is she creating ‘Bad Blood’ with Taylor Swift?

Ryleigh Spector, wife of Buffalo Bills star Baylon Spector, just threw shade at Taylor Swift after her husband’s team beat the Kansas City Chiefs – so who is she?

25 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

Fame and celebrity

What did Taylor Strecker say about Taylor Swift’s friend Brittany Mahomes?

Podcaster Taylor Strecker thinks Brittany Mahomes is too ‘normal’ to be friends with Taylor Swift, adding that the NFL WAG should just ‘let the fabulous queens be fabulous’.

24 Nov 2024 - 4:00AM

Taylor Strecker has strong opinions about Taylor Swift’s friendship with Brittany Mahomes. Photos: @taylorstrecker, @brittanylynne/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Who is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s new pal, Ayan Broomfield?

Swift and her beau Travis Kelce spent time with tennis couple Frances Tiafoe and Ayan Broomfield over the weekend – so who is the Canadian former tennis player exactly?

20 Nov 2024 - 6:00AM

Meet Ayan Broomfield, a new member of the Taylor Swift squad. Photos: @ayan.broomfield/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Meet Hayley Sullivan, style consultant and fiancée to MLB’s Deven Marrero

She’s CEO of The Styled By Collective that offers personalised styling services, and has a background in political science, and experience in tech and sales.

19 Nov 2024 - 4:00AM

Music

Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Eminem, Ariana Grande win MTV awards

Taylor Swift tops the MTV Europe Music Awards with 4 prizes, while other winners include Tyla, Shawn Mendes and Busta Rhymes.

11 Nov 2024 - 10:41AM

Beyoncé

Recap | Beyoncé and Taylor Swift make Grammy history; Kendrick Lamar, Charli XCX, Post Malone, Billie Eilish, Sabrina Carpenter lead nominations

Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy nominations with 11 nods, setting a record, but faces tough competition from Taylor Swift, Kendrick Lamar, and others. Discover the snubs and the surprises, which include The Beatles’ return. Plus, delve into the life of nominee Sabrina Carpenter, known for her controversial performances and music videos.

9 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

Beyoncé leads the 2025 Grammy nominations with 11 nods for her country album ‘Cowboy Carter’, setting a joint record for most nominations. Photo: WireImage

Fame and celebrity

Meet Scott Borchetta, the record label exec who sold Taylor Swift’s masters

After making his name for himself in the Nashville music scene as a bassist and then a record label exec, Borchetta established his own label; he sold the company in 2019 but remains in control as CEO.

7 Nov 2024 - 5:00AM

Singer Taylor Swift and Big Machine Records founder Scott Borchetta at the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in 2013, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo: Getty Images

Donald Trump

Recap | What links Donald Trump, Michael Jordan, Mark Wahlberg and Kanye West? They all sell sneakers

Trump’s limited edition running shoes sold out in hours. Air Jordans are probably the most iconic brand on the market. And actor Wahlberg is dipping his toe in the market too. Find out what stars are selling, and also wearing, here.

6 Nov 2024 - 4:22PM

Hong Kong tourism

Letters | Halal tourism a golden opportunity to spur Hong Kong’s recovery

Readers discuss the benefits of tapping the Muslim travel market, a Swiftie’s failed attempts to secure an Eras Tour ticket, and poverty alleviation in Hong Kong.

3 Nov 2024 - 11:30AM

Oprah Winfrey

Recap | Oprah or Kim Kardashian. Taylor Swift or Rihanna. Who is the richest woman celebrity of 2024?

Some of the biggest female stars from the entertainment world have amassed huge fortunes that have seen them achieve billionaire status. But who is the wealthiest of them all? Find out here.

2 Nov 2024 - 6:00PM

Forbes has recently updated Taylor Swift’s net worth to US$1.6 billion after the massive success of her worldwide, record-breaking Eras Tour over the past year and a half. Photo: AP

Travis Kelce

Is Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift’s friend Ross Travis the ultimate third-wheeler?

Travis Kelce was too busy prepping for an upcoming game to go to Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour concert in Miami on Saturday – so he sent his BFF Ross Travis instead.

16 Dec 2024 - 3:14PM

Travis Kelce

Meet Laurence Ng, Travis Kelce’s trainer who parties with The Chainsmokers

Laurence Ng played college baseball until an injury cut his career short, so he studied kinesiology and performance enhancement, and now trains NFL star Travis Kelce.

12 Oct 2024 - 6:00AM

Donald Trump

Who is Tay Tay’s new BFF Chariah Gordon, influencer and fellow Chiefs WAG?

The founder of skincare and clothing brand The Glo Collection has also dabbled in the music scene, and is the fiancée of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Mecole Hardman.

9 Oct 2024 - 6:00PM

Fellow Kansas City Chiefs WAGs Taylor Swift and Chariah Gordon are the newest besties in town. Photos: @chariah_/Instagram

US presidential election 2024

Letters | Taylor Swift should stick to music

Readers discuss Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris, and Russia’s capacity for invention.

5 Oct 2024 - 2:30PM

Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium, London, on June 21 as part of her Eras Tour. Photo: AP

Britain

UK’s Starmer repays cost of Taylor Swift tickets after freebies scandal

The prime minister and some of top ministers are under fire for accepting donations to pay for clothing, parties, concerts and travel.

3 Oct 2024 - 3:20AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet ex-NFL star Devlin Hodges, country sensation Lainey Wilson’s boyfriend

Mutual friends introduced Lainey Wilson and Devlin Hodges to each other at a Nashville saloon in 2021 – but it was two years before they went public

1 Oct 2024 - 7:00PMvideocam

US presidential election 2024

Letters | What Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris taught me

Readers discuss the singer’s political intervention, and the impact of the Boeing workers’ strike.

28 Sep 2024 - 11:30AM

American singer and songwriter Taylor Swift performs on stage as part of her Eras Tour in Lisbon on May 24. Swift endorsed Democrat Kamala Harris in the US presidential contest against Donald Trump, saying she was a “warrior”. Photo: AFP

South Korea

South Korea to criminalise watching or possessing sexually explicit deepfakes

South Korean police have so far handled more than 800 deepfake sex crime cases this year, compared with 156 for all of 2021.

26 Sep 2024 - 6:40PMvideocam

Activists rally against deepfake sex crimes. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong tourism

Coldplay confirm 3 concerts at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak stadium in April 2025

The British rock band will perform at the soon-to-open 50,000-seat mega stadium on April 9, 11 and 12.

19 Sep 2024 - 8:34PM

Donald Trump

Trump says he hates Taylor Swift after her Harris endorsement

Trump initially had dismissed Taylor Swift’s endorsement of his Democrat opponent by saying he was ‘not a Taylor fan’.

16 Sep 2024 - 1:30PM

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