Taylor Swift news diary: Don McLean cautions music icon amid chart-topping success
Welcome to our daily Taylor Swift news diary, your go-to source for the latest updates and insights into the world of one of today's most influential and celebrated artists.
Delve into Taylor Swift's dynamic career, public appearances, and the buzz within the entertainment industry as we provide you with a bite-sized overview of the happenings in the life of this multi-talented and ever-evolving artist.
Taylor Swift meets girls injured in Southport stabbing at London Eras Tour
Taylor Swift showed incredible kindness to two young girls who were affected by a tragic event. At her Eras Tour stop at Wembley Stadium in London, the pop star invited the girls, who had been impacted by a deadly stabbing at a Swift-themed yoga class in Southport, England, to her concert and arranged a special backstage meeting.
The touching moment was shared by the girls' mother, Sami Foster, in a viral TikTok post. The video includes a series of photos that capture the emotional and magical evening the family experienced.
Taylor Swift seeks help from production team while performing 'Evermore'
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During Taylor Swift's performance of 'Champagne Problems' on Monday night, her moss-adorned piano faced an issue. She explained to the audience that 'Folklore' has a sister album called 'Evermore', and then looked at her instrument with confusion. As she voiced her thoughts, the audience watched with curiosity.
She had performed the 'Evermore' song on this piano for 130 shows without any problems before. Swift said, "I need to... this is in the wrong key, I just need to get into the keyboard."
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She struck a few notes and asked her production team for help. "How do I get into here?" One of the stagehands quickly responded, lifted the keyboard inside the piano shell, and fixed the issue. "There we go. Thank you. Thank you so much," she said.
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Taylor Swift performs 'Change' for the first time in Eras Tour shows
On August, 19, Monday, during her Eras Tour stop in London, Taylor Swift took fans on a nostalgic journey by performing 'Change' for the first time. This song is from her 2008 album 'Fearless', marking a special moment in her set.
“London, welcome to the acoustic section,” she announced to the audience at Wembley Stadium. “This is a tradition I started on the Eras Tour.”
Swift then performed a mashup of 'Long Live' from 'Speak Now' and said, “Okay so this next one I’ve never done on the Eras Tour. Wish me luck.” She proceeded to perform 'Change' and blended it with 'The Archer' from 'Lover' and 'You’re On Your Own, Kid' from 'Midnights'.
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Malala Yousafzai attends first show of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour
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The 27-year-old Pakistani activist, Malala Yousafzai shared a heartfelt story on Instagram on Saturday, August 17. She described the emotions she felt while attending the show with her husband and long-time friends. In her post, she recalled a cherished memory from Swat Valley: a middle school field trip with her best friend, Moniba.
Sharing a series of photos on her Instagram handle, Yousafzai shared her experience of attending a Taylor Swift concert. "One of my favorite memories from Swat Valley is a field trip I took in middle school with my best friend, Moniba (second photo, on the left). Giggling, we went to a waterfall hidden away in a lush green mountain. We were so excited because we were finally allowed to go to school again and could be outdoors with our friends, laughing and singing together," Yousafzai wrote.
“Having lived through a time where music and art were banned, music felt like a gift. Moniba and I found the highest rock we could, climbed on top of it and announced to all of our classmates and teachers we were going to perform our new favourite song called LOVE STORY. We sang with all of our heart, taking in the joy we felt every second. That’s where my Swiftie journey began. It feels magical that my first-ever proper concert would be to see @TaylorSwift, singing along to every song surrounded by friends,” she added.
Don McLean advises Taylor Swift as she achieves chart-topping success
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Taylor Swift, renowned for her global success with the Eras Tour, is receiving advice from legendary musician Don McLean. McLean praised Swift, saying, "She is a person who is an example of what talent and really hard work can accomplish."
Despite his admiration for her, McLean highlighted a cautionary note. Swift broke McLean’s record in 2021 for the longest-running number-one single in the US with her 10-minute version of 'All Too Well'. McLean, known for his steady career and non-musical interests, warned about the pitfalls of the music industry.
"So, you have to be happy with what you're doing. The record companies are the biggest thieves on the planet," he said. "That was their business stealing. You have to be very careful. Once again, look at Taylor Swift. Such a smart lady and so talented yet she didn’t realize the albums that she was making were not hers."
He stressed the importance of finding happiness and stated, "Showbusiness and Fame – as Elvis said ‘fame and fortune’ – and I’m very fortunate that I’ve had that. I know how to do that. I have a lot of interests and they sustain me. I don’t go around thinking ‘Man, why don’t I have this?’ or ‘Why don’t I have that?’ that is the quickest way to be unhappy I can think of."
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