Taylor Swift news diary: Pennsylvania hospital gives Eras Tour bracelets to babies born on pop star's birthday

Take a look at some of the Taylor Swift updates of the day
PUBLISHED DEC 16, 2023
Here's a glimpse of the Taylor Swift updates of the day (Getty Images, Reading Hospital/Facebook)
Here's a glimpse of the Taylor Swift updates of the day (Getty Images, Reading Hospital/Facebook)

Welcome to our daily Taylor Swift News Digest, your go-to source for the latest updates and insights into the world of one of today's most influential and celebrated artists.

Explore the dynamic career of Taylor Swift, her public appearances, and the buzz in the entertainment world as we give you a brief rundown of the events in the life of this multi-talented and ever-evolving musician.

'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' gets release date for theatres across China 

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'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' movie is all set to release in China (Getty Images)

'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' concert film is all set to release in theatres across China on December 31, nearly two weeks after the movie made it to screens in several international territories. 

The film will reportedly be featured across the Imax China network, with a spokesperson for the company saying, "'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' marks the first time a concert film will be featured in Imax in mainland China." 

READ MORE: 'Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour' movie set to release in China on December 31, two weeks after worldwide release

Al Michaels' removal from NBC's NFL playoff coverage sparks bizarre online conspiracy about Taylor Swift 

Renowned broadcaster Al Michaels' removal from NBC’s coverage team of the upcoming NFL playoffs has sparked a bizarre online conspiracy theory involving Swift. 

Some social media users took to X (formerly Twitter) to claim that Michaels was removed for making some harsh comments about Swift's presence at the recent Chiefs' NFL games, including calling her a "sideshow."

READ MORE: Al Michaels' removal from NBC’s NFL playoff coverage sparks online conspiracy alleging Taylor Swift as cause, Internet says 'for sure'

Babies born on Taylor Swift's birthday at Pennsylvania hospital get adorable Eras Tour bracelets

Pennsylvania hospital gave Eras Tour bracelets to babies born on Taylor Swift's birthday (Reading Hospital/Facebook)
Pennsylvania hospital gave Eras Tour bracelets to babies born on Taylor Swift's birthday (Reading Hospital/Facebook)

The Reading Hospital in Pennsylvania honored 11 babies born on Swift's 34th birthday this December 13 by giving them adorable friendship bracelets from the Eras Tour. 

"In celebration of Berks County native Taylor Swift's birthday, our babies are marking their newborn era today with adorable friendship bracelets from our staff!" wrote the hospital in a post on Facebook

READ MORE: Internet swoons as babies born on Taylor Swift's birthday at Pennsylvania hospital get Eras Tour bracelets

Reba McEntire remembers the moment she felt Taylor Swift would be a 'huge star'

Country music legend Reba McEntire recently revealed that she felt Swift would be a "huge star" when the latter took the stage to perform 'Tim McGraw' at the 2007 Country Music Association (CMA).

She recalled, "The very first time I ever heard Taylor sing live was on the CMA Awards. She was singing 'Tim McGraw,' playing a guitar. Tim and Faith were in the front row. She walked down the steps looking right at Tim McGraw singing, and I'm like, 'This girl's gonna be a huge star'. 

READ MORE: Reba McEntire knew Taylor Swift was 'gonna be a huge star' when she first heard her sing live in 2007

Taylor Swift's rumored rift with Brittany Mahomes is reportedly making Travis Kelce 'awkward'

Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes look on during a game between the Los Angeles Chargers and Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on October 22, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)
Reports suggest there is an alleged rift between Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

As per recent unconfirmed reports, an alleged rift between Swift and Patrick Mahomes' wife, Brittany Mahomes, is reportedly making Kelce "awkward." The inside scoop was provided to an installment of 98.5 The Sports Hub's Zolak & Bertrand radio show by a caller named Jake. 

"Let’s break some news. She’s coming Sunday. Done deal," claimed Jake about Swift attending the Chiefs game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, December 17. The source added, "One of the sources I have is saying she doesn’t want to be with Brittany Mahomes. I don’t know why." 

READ MORE: Bad blood brewing between Taylor Swift and BFF Brittany Mahomes after Travis Kelce left feeling 'awkward'

Taylor Swift made a personalized breakup playlist for Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain recently appeared on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and revealed how Swift once made a personalized breakup playlist for her. She remembered, "It was such a sweet and thoughtful gesture from Taylor."

"She knows how music can be incredibly healing and how it connects us emotionally. So, she made this wonderful playlist for me, filled with songs that spoke to my situation and offered comfort during that time," added 'The Help' actress. 

READ MORE: Jessica Chastain tells Jimmy Fallon how Taylor Swift once made her a personalized breakup playlist

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