Taylor Swift news diary: Pop star temporarily disappears from X search results

Taylor Swift also received an 'SNL' shoutout as Dakota Johnson remembered the first time she hosted 'SNL' while being seated behind her
PUBLISHED JAN 28, 2024
Taylor Swift's AI deepfakes have generated a serious controversy (Getty Images)
Taylor Swift's AI deepfakes have generated a serious controversy (Getty Images)

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'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 disappears from X searches following AI images scandal

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 05: Taylor Swift attends the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at
Taylor Swift temporarily disappeared from X searches (Getty Images)

Following the widespread scandal of her AI-generated images, Taylor Swift's has temporarily disappeared from search results on X. The social media platform took the stance after Swifties launched the 'Protect Taylor Swift' movement following the scandal.

A source close to the singer shared that Swift is furious and may even consider legal action against the accounts responsible for spreading the images. SAG-AFTRA too condemned the incident and advocated for the prohibition of AI-generated image development.

READ MORE: 'Lawyers are at work': Swifties sent into a frenzy as Taylor Swift disappears from X searches

World gets the number 1 Taylor Swift fan

The world has finally gotten the topmost fan of Taylor Swift. 20-year-old Bilal Ilyas Jhandir from Pakistan emerged as the number one superfan of the 'Lavender Haze' singer by correctly naming 34 of her songs in one minute, subsequently smashing the previous record of 27, set by United Kingdom's Dan Simpson in 2019.

After putting his name on the Guinness World Record, Jhandir said, “I have been listening to Taylor Swift since my childhood. I am a die-hard fan of her,” before adding, “I have listened to each and every song of hers. I can identify almost any song of hers from the lyrics.”

READ MORE: World’s number one Swiftie breaks record for naming Taylor Swift songs

Microsoft CEO responds to Taylor Swift AI images

BELLEVUE, WA - DECEMBER 3: Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addresses shareholders during Microsoft Share
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella addressed expressed his concerns after the Taylor Swift deepfake issue (Getty Images)

During a recent interview with NBC, Satya Nadella commented on the "alarming and terrible" deepfake images of Swift posted online.

Referring to the leaders of online media, Nadella said, "Yes, we have to act," before adding, "I think we all benefit when the online world is a safe world. And so I don’t think anyone would want an online world that is completely not safe for both content creators and content consumers. So therefore, I think it behooves us to move fast on this."

READ MORE: Microsoft CEO responds to AI-generated Taylor Swift fake nude images

Patrick Mahomes’ father does not want to sit with Taylor Swift in next Chiefs game

Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes react 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)
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes bonded well during the games (David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Patrick Mahomes' father has now given his opinion on sharing a suite with the 'Cruel Summer' singer during a Kansas City Chiefs game. In an interview with WFAN Sports Radio’s 'Evan & Tiki' show, when the 53-year-old was asked about his opinion on sitting with Travis Kelce’s elder brother Jason and Taylor Swift, he jokingly replied, “I hope not.”

He explained, “Travis normally has his own thing, and Patrick has his own deal too. I imagine if Taylor wants her own suite, she’s got enough money to get whichever one she wants.”

READ MORE: Patrick Mahomes’ Dad Doesn’t Want to Sit Next to Taylor Swift at the Next Chiefs Game

Taylor Swift gets a shoutout at 'SNL'

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 7th Annual We Can Sur
Taylor Swift received a shoutout at 'SNL' (Getty Images)

Saturday, January 27's 'SNL' witnessed not only a full house but also a shoutout to Taylor Swift. Dakota Johnson, during her monologue, said she remembered the first time she hosted the 'SNL' where she was seated behind Taylor Swift.

Later, referring to Swift, Johnson shared, “It’s just crazy standing so close to someone that would become the most powerful person in America."

READ MORE: Justin Timberlake & Jimmy Fallon Crash Dakota Johnson’s ‘SNL’ Monologue; Taylor Swift Gets Shout-out

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