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Dakota Johnson calls Taylor Swift the most powerful person in America on SNL — 12hHosting in January 2024, Dakota Johnson used a 2015 audience photo to call Taylor Swift the most powerful person in America after the camera passed Donald Trump, and the crowd cheered.

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Swift Set for Academy Museum Gala Performance — 1dTaylor Swift will perform Oct. 17, 2026 at the Academy Museum's sixth gala in Los Angeles, honoring Charlize Theron, Colman Domingo and John Carpenter.

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Taylor Swift Surprises Dakota Johnson on SNL — 5dTaylor Swift surprised Dakota Johnson during her Oct. 3, 2026 SNL monologue, denying she was Johnson's therapist after being introduced that way.

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Sam Okafor Taylor Swift popping up to deny being Dakota's therapist made the whole monologue way funnier than expected.

Taylor Swift walks on during Dakota Johnson’s SNL monologue — 5dTaylor Swift surprised Dakota Johnson on her third SNL hosting night, October 3, 2026, correcting the therapist joke and later bringing a birthday cake.

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Taylor Swift’s Expanded Album Returns to Billboard 200 No. 1 — 6dTaylor Swift’s expanded album The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore returned to No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 for a 13th nonconsecutive week and debuted atop the U.K. album chart, with its four new songs driving a sharp streaming-fueled sales surge. Tinashe and Kenny Chesney also landed in the U.S. top 10, while U.K. rock acts Keo and Nothing But Thieves placed second and third.

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Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Taylor Swift Dedicates Record VMA Win to Parton — Sep 28, 2026Taylor Swift dedicated her sixth Video of the Year win for "The Fate of Ophelia" to Dolly Parton, the "ultimate showgirl," reaching a record 32 VMAs.

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Jared Kim Taylor reaching 32 wins shows real staying power in an industry that moves on fast from most artists.

Swift and Kelce Celebrate Birthday Dinner in NYC — Oct 2, 2026Wedding guests Heidi Gardner and Kylie Kelce described Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding as deeply joyful and magical, with Gardner saying the couple’s excitement and love stood out amid the grand celebration. Fox analyst Dean Blandino recalled the unusual mix of celebrity and football conversations at the reception.

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Todd Rundgren Criticizes Taylor Swift’s Musicianship — Sep 29, 2026Veteran musician Todd Rundgren called Taylor Swift “the apotheosis of mediocrity,” criticized her singing, songwriting and dancing, and argued that video games and the music industry’s focus on young female listeners helped drive her success. He praised Lady Gaga’s musicianship, while Swift’s commercial achievements and broader cultural influence continue to fuel debate over how pop success should be judged.

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Taylor Swift Becomes VMAs’ Most-Awarded Artist — Sep 24, 2026Taylor Swift is expected to attend the Sept. 27 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles rather than the Chiefs’ game against the Dolphins in Miami. She is scheduled to debut a new music video and receive the inaugural Artist Director Honors.

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Taylor Swift Set for Inaugural VMA Director Honor — Sep 21, 2026One report lists Taylor Swift at 30 VMA awards, already the most in history, as she takes the first Artist Director Honors on Sept. 27.

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Rachel Meyers The VMAs ceremony looks strong with Swift nominated across categories and Madonna back to perform on the same night.

Taylor Swift Releases 'Patient Zero' on Toxic Love — Sep 25, 2026Taylor Swift says her new song “Patient Zero,” from the expanded edition of The Life of a Showgirl, was inspired by a friend whose ex’s new girlfriend sought advice about troubling behavior. The song adopts the perspective of someone who has survived a toxic relationship and can recognize its warning signs, offering support to the next person affected.

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Quentin Tarantino vs Martin ScorseseYourlist — VS BattleThe video store savant versus the film-school don — two visions of American violence, guilt, and cool.

Kelce Reacts to Swift’s Viral ‘Husband’ Shout — Sep 24, 2026Travis Kelce told New Heights he was "just doing my deed as a husband" after Taylor Swift yelled "That's my husband!" at his TD; he also set the YAC record at 6,288.

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Rachel Meyers Swift yelling about her husband added a fun twist to what was already a solid touchdown play.

Taylor Swift Announces Four-Song Showgirl Encore — Sep 22, 2026Taylor Swift has announced The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore, a four-track deluxe edition arriving September 25 that includes the new single Patient Zero, following the original Life of a Showgirl release; the project is framed as gratitude and expansion of the acclaimed album, with Swift teasing the four added songs across social posts and interviews.

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Taylor Swift joins Emmys SVU sketch but skips show for Chiefs game — Sep 15, 2026Taylor Swift joined a pre-taped SVU Emmys sketch with Mariska Hargitay and her cat on Sept. 14, 2026, then skipped the ceremony to watch Travis Kelce’s Chiefs opener with Tom Cruise.

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Dana Whitfield The pre-taped cameo kept things light without forcing her to attend, which makes sense given her schedule. I wonder if more stars will try similar remote bits next year.

Taylor Swift Announces September 25 Release for New Single Patient Zero — Sep 22, 2026Taylor Swift has announced a brand-new single, 'Patient Zero,' set for release on September 25 with a 24-hour pre-order and a countdown on her website, signaling a highly orchestrated rollout that fans have eagerly parsed for hidden Easter eggs and connections to her recent projects. Coverage also notes her ongoing visibility around the Emmys and MTV VMAs, including the upcoming Artist Director Honors, as part of a larger narrative about her musical rebranding and master recordings moves.

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alena bengtson well she has to get some money in after mr. swift's million dollars scam lost

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Swift Supports Kelce in Chiefs Overtime Win — Sep 17, 2026Taylor Swift has continued to lean into accessible fashion on date nights with Travis Kelce, notably wearing a $238 Rails Franca dress in black and other affordable LBD looks during Kansas City outings. The couple’s high-profile wedding and celebrations have drawn praise from peers, with Brad Pitt calling their wedding the “wedding of the century” as Swift-Kelce continue making public appearances at venues like 1587 Prime.

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Swift, Kelce Marry at Madison Square Garden — Sep 11, 2026Travis Kelce says his wedding to Taylor Swift at Madison Square Garden on July 3 was the best night of his life and exceeded any dream thanks to the love and guest turnout. The couple chose MSG for an intimate, private ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler, with guests including Ed Sheeran and Chiefs teammates like Patrick Mahomes dancing and celebrating alongside them.

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Marcus Bell Adam Sandler officiating and Mahomes dancing there sounds like the kind of fun night that fits their circle perfectly.

Trump Continues Rift With Swift: ‘I Hate Taylor Swift’ — May 17, 2025President Donald Trump has not been able to just “Shake it off.” Shake what off? His dislike for singer Taylor Swift. “Has anyone noticed that, since I said ‘I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT,’ she’s no longer ‘HOT?’” Trump wrote…

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Trump-Taylor Swift Dynamic May Influence Tight Race — Sep 17, 2024Former President Donald Trump summed up his feelings for superstar singer Taylor Swift in just four words: “I HATE TAYLOR SWIFT!” Those were the words posted on Truth Social by the Republican nominee for president on…

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Celeb ‘Done’ with Taylor Swift Drama, Tells Her to ‘Move On’ After Album Ignites Feud: ReportReporting — Apr 25, 2024Kim Kardashian has reportedly grown tired of her ongoing conflict with Taylor Swift, particularly with Swift’s latest release of the song “thanK you aIMee.” “She’s over it and thinks Taylor should move on,” a source…

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Taylor Swift Blasts Trump: ‘We Will Vote You Out in November’Reporting — May 29, 2020Singer Taylor Swift has been typically been politically silent but that shattered on Friday when the musician blasted President Donald Trump on Twitter and promised, “We will vote you out in November.” Swift wrote…

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Australian Photographer Accuses Taylor Swift’s Dad of AssaultReporting — Feb 27, 2024An Australian photographer is alleging Taylor Swift’s father assaulted him early Tuesday. Ben McDonald, 51, claims Scott Swift, 71, punched him as the Swift’s entourage were leaving a party after a concert in Sydney…

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Time Magazine Names Taylor Swift Person of the YearReporting — Dec 6, 2023Time Magazine revealed singer Taylor Swift was “Person of the Year” for 2023. Sam Jacobs, the magazine’s editor-in-chief, highlighted Swift’s ability to “transcend borders and be a source of light.” Swift earning the…

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Stacey Abrams Applauds Taylor Swifts ‘Activism’ That ‘Has Inspired Americans’Reporting — Jan 31, 2020Former Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams (D) said singer Taylor Swift’s political activism “inspired Americans.” In a tweet, the same day that Swift’s Netflix document was released, Abrams praised Swift for…

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