Taylor Swift news diary: Pop star's absence from the Met Gala 2024 sparks hilarious meme fest

Taylor Swift news diary: Pop star's absence from the Met Gala 2024 sparks hilarious meme fest
Taylor Swift left several of her fans heartbroken after they found out she was not attending the Met Gala 2024 (Getty Images)

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.

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Taylor Swift's Met Gala absence sparks meme fest

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 02: Taylor Swift attends the
Taylor Swift attended the 'Manus x Machina: Fashion In An Age Of Technology' in 2016 (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift left several of her fans heartbroken after they found out she was not attending the Met Gala 2024. That, however, didn't let the Swifties to get their spirits broken.

In fact, her absence sparked a hilarious meme fest where the netizens created a trend of spotting Taylor Swift on the red carpet - only, not in person. While some edited images of aircraft on the stairs, some edited Swift wearing a football-themed dress on the red carpet.

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Lana Del Rey fans slam interviewer at Met Gala for asking Taylor Swift questions

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Taylor Swift posed with Lana Del Rey at Grammys 2024 (X/RecordingAcad)
Taylor Swift posed with Lana Del Rey at Grammys 2024 (RecordingAcad/X)

Lana Del Rey's fans were left unimpressed after the interviewer at the Met Gala 2024 allegedly prioritized Taylor Swift over the 'Summertime Sadness' singer. During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, the 38-year-old singer was asked to name her favorite song from 'The Tortured Poets Department'.

She struggled a bit after which he replied, "It’s the one uhh, 'Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me'," before adding: "Whatever that title was." The awkward interview elicited angry reactions from her fans as they slammed the interviewer for asking her questions about Swift.

READ MORE:'Why are you asking about another artist?' Lana Del Rey fans rip interviewer for focusing on Taylor Swift questions at Met Gala

Gigi Hadid reveals her favorite Taylor Swift song from 'TTPD'

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Gigi Hadid supported her pal Taylor Swift (@gigihadid/Instagram)

Gigi Hadid was vocal in supporting her pal Taylor Swift as she attended the 2024 Met Gala. 

As she walked up the stairs of the Met Museum, the supermodel was asked, “What’s your favorite song on Tortured Poets?” She promptly replied,  “Down Bad” as the fans could witness her support for her friend.

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Anna Wintour made cryptic reply when she was asked about Taylor Swift

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 19: Taylor Swift performs onstage during the 7th Annual We Can Sur
Anna Wintour played coy about the question of Taylor Swift's presence at the 2024 Met Gala (Getty Images)

While it has now become clear that Taylor Swift did not attend the Met Gala 2024, fans hoped for her attendance after the organizer Anna Wintour played coy about the question of Swift's presence.

Earlier in the day, the Vogue editor-in-chief sat for an interview with the 'Today' host Jenna Hager Bush who asked Wintour whether Swift was attending. She replied then, “I hope she comes and enjoys the exhibit.”

READ MORE: Anna Wintour plays coy when asked if Taylor Swift will be at the Met Gala

Taylor Swift’s ‘Fortnight’ completes second week at No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100

‘The Tortured Poets Department' is releasing on April 19 (Instagram/ @taylorswift)
‘The Tortured Poets Department' released on April 19 (@taylorswift/Instagram)

Taylor Swift's song with Post Malone, 'Fortnight' has been on its dream run ever since 'The Tortured Poets Department' was released on April 19.

The song has completed a fortnight at the No. 1 position on the Billboard Hot 100 Songs chart.

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