Taylor Swift news diary: Pop star rings in 34th birthday with close pals in NYC as she skips Time gala

Taylor Swift kicked off her birthday celebration with close friends a day early with her close friends, including Selena Gomez and actor Miles Teller
PUBLISHED DEC 13, 2023
Taylor Swift kicked off her 34th birthday celebrations with her close pals in New York City (Instagram/@taylorswift)
Taylor Swift kicked off her 34th birthday celebrations with her close pals in New York City (Instagram/@taylorswift)

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.

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 turns 34!

The favorite day of the Swifties has arrived as Taylor Swift rings in her 34th birthday on December 13 in style. 

Fans all over the world united in wishing the 'mother' a very happy birthday.

READ MORE: 'Happy birthday mother': Swifties pour in heartfelt messages as Taylor Swift turns 34

Taylor Swift skips Time gala despite Person of the Year honor

Taylor Swift kicked off her birthday celebration with close friends a day early with her close friends, including Selena Gomez and actor Miles Teller, in New York City.

While the rumors were the pop sensation was visiting the city to attend the Time gala where she was to be honored, the 'Anti-Hero' star chose to give it a miss to celebrate her birthday with her pals. For the occasion, Swift dressed up in a chic leather trench coat as she appeared at the Zero Bond club.

READ MORE: Taylor Swift kicks off birthday celebrations with friends in NYC, skips Time gala despite Person of the Year honor

Megyn Kelly slams Taylor Swift for attending Gaza fundraiser comedy show

Journalist and former Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly blasted Taylor Swift for attending Ramy Youssef's comedy show to raise humanitarian funds for Gaza on December 8.

Claiming that the pop star does not “know anything" about the Israel-Hamas situation, Kelly said, “I hope young Jewish women who paid exorbitant amounts to go to her concert and who paid more money still to go see her movie, understand that Taylor thought it would be a great idea to support [this] even.”

She added, “She owes Israelis and Jewish Americans an apology, and I hope they boycott her events until she issues it because attending this thing was wrong," before continuing, “Do some googling see what they do in Gaza to gays and see about women’s rights in Gaza, Taylor. Otherwise, [be quiet] when it comes to talking about those issues you clearly know nothing.”

READ MORE: Megyn Kelly says Taylor Swift owes Israelis an 'apology' as she lambasts star for attending charity event for Gaza

Travis Kelce's pal says she sees NFL star and Taylor Swift 'getting married'

Travis Kelce's friend Chetarah Jackson says the Taylor Swift and the NFL star are 'so in love' (Instagram/@chariah_)
Travis Kelce's friend Chetarah Jackson said that Taylor Swift and the NFL star are 'so in love' (Instagram/@chariah_)

Travis Kelce's friend Chetarah Jackson recently gushed over Taylor Swift and the NFL star's romance and said, “Taylor and Travis are so in love. It was so cute seeing them together and I can see them getting married."

Jackson further added, “Taylor is an absolute sweetheart. She is very down-to-earth and kind."

READ MORE: Travis Kelce's friend says NFL star and Taylor Swift 'are so in love' that he 'can see them getting married'

'The Voice' celebrated Taylor Swift theme

On Monday, December 12, nine contestants of the reality show 'The Voice' celebrated the achievements of Taylor Swift as they sang the 12-times Grammy-winning superstar's songs.

Apart from a fan-selected solo song, each of the contestants performed a Swift song with a pair of their fellow contestants.

READ MORE: 'The Voice' contestants join forces for Taylor Swift tributes: 'Supergroup vibes'

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