Taylor Swift news diary: Kanye West faces backlash for mentioning pop star in latest track 'Carnival'
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.
Internet abuzz as Taylor Swift's stalker ruled unfit for trial
David Crowe, infamous for his stalking of pop star Taylor Swift, has been deemed unfit for trial and has consequently been sent to a mental health facility.
Judge Robert Rosenthal of the Manhattan Criminal Court dismissed the case against Crowe during a hearing on February 9.
"David Crowe is unfit to stand trial. The criminal case is now dismissed by function of law," the Manhattan District Attorney's Office said and added, "He will now be committed to the custody of the Office of Mental Health to receive necessary treatment."
The internet is abuzz with reactions to Crowe's transfer to a mental health facility, with some expressing opinions on his mental state and the outcome of the case.
"Well of course he’s mentally unstable. But so are the majority of people who actually like her music," stated a person on Facebook.
Another person remarked, "You wasted your time dude."
Bill Maher cautions Republicans against attacking Taylor Swift
During a panel discussion on his hit show 'Real Time' (February 10 episode), Maher warned that Taylor Swift's influence could pose challenges for Donald Trump and his supporters in the upcoming election.
He suggested that Swift's fans, who may not be politically active, could impact the outcome by simply registering to vote.
Maher implied Swift's support for Joe Biden and warned Republicans that criticizing her could energize her fan base, potentially benefiting the Democratic candidate.
Bill Maher's comments have sparked an array of responses from social media users, with one of the comments reading, "We never learn Why make one person the centre of everything? That can also backfire in wickedly devastating way."
Kanye West under fire for mentioning Taylor Swift in latest track 'Carnival'
Rapper Kanye West has sparked controversy among Taylor Swift fans with explicit references to the pop icon in his latest track 'Carnival' from the album 'Vultures Volume 1'. Amid this, Kanye faced backlash online after seeking help on Instagram to book arenas for his upcoming tour, citing difficulties due to backlash from past anti-Semitic remarks.
Furthermore, he faced scrutiny when images of his nearly nude wife, Bianca Censori, accompanying him to a recording studio surfaced, leading to distress among her parents and drawing additional criticism toward Kanye.
Internet divided as Taylor Swift pays tribute to beau Travis Kelce during Tokyo Eras Tour
Taylor Swift's public display of affection for her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, during her Eras Tour performance has generated mixed reactions online, despite going viral.
According to the Daily Mail, before heading to Las Vegas to support Kelce at Super Bowl LVIII, Swift included the song that sparked their romance, in her surprise performance at the Tokyo Dome on Saturday, February 10, prior to her journey from Japan.
Swift began playing her 2022 hit, 'You’re on Your Own, Kid', a song where she talks about making friendship bracelets and seizing the moment, which led to a loud cheer from the crowd.
Jon Bon Jovi makes Taylor Swift joke reflecting on his songwriting legacy
Jon Bon Jovi, during a Television Critics Association panel for his new Hulu docuseries, 'Thank You, Goodnight', humorously reflected on his evolving music over four decades as a singer-songwriter.
The 61-year-old singer joked about how his songwriting has diversified over the years with life experiences, including heartbreak that he didn't experience in his youth.
"That’s been the magic of 40 years of career. At 20, when I got a record deal, I didn’t have a lot else to write about except high school," he said.
He then humorously referenced Taylor Swift's penchant for writing songs about her relationships, saying, "And I didn’t break up with people like Taylor [Swift] did," eliciting laughter from the audience.
This jest alludes to Swift's reputation for drawing inspiration from her personal life for her songs, a notion that has become a running joke among her fans.
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