Taylor Swift news diary: Pop star's rep clears the air after father Scott Swift accused of assaulting photographer

A representative of Taylor Swift shared a statement after her father Scott was accused of behaving violently with an Australian photographer
PUBLISHED FEB 27, 2024
Taylor Swift's father Scott faces accusations (Getty Images)
Taylor Swift's father Scott faces accusations (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.

Taylor Swift’s spokesperson shares statement after her dad was accused of hitting photographer

Scott Kingsley Swift (L) and his daughter, honoree Taylor Swift, attend the 50th Academy of Country Music Awards at AT&T Stadium on April 19, 2015 in Arlington, Texas.
Taylor's father Scott was accused of behaving violently with an Australian photographer (Getty Images)

A representative of Taylor Swift has shared a statement after the pop sensation’s father Scott was accused of behaving violently with an Australian photographer. Ben McDonald alleged that the 71-year-old man hit his face. New South Wales Police reportedly said, “The younger man reported the incident and inquiries are now underway by officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command.”

But a spokesperson for the singer noted, “Two individuals were aggressively pushing their way towards Taylor, grabbing at her security personnel, and threatening to throw a female staff member into the water.”

READ MORE: Taylor Swift's Spokesperson Addresses Alleged Altercation Between Singer's Dad Scott and Sydney Photographer

Travis Kelce’s father supports his and Taylor Swift’s relationship while calling out ‘troll’ Bethenny Frankel

Word on the street is that NFL star Travis Kelce (L) is 'quietly hanging out' with Taylor Swift (@killatrav/Instagram, Getty Image)
Travis Kelce (L) and Taylor Swift have been dating for months (@killatrav/Instagram, Getty Image)

Bethenny Frankel was blasted online by the father of Travis Kelce after she took a dig at the footballer and Swift’s relationship. The TV personality reportedly said, “When you get into real life and you get into kids and marriage and things like that — it’s not easy. Relationships take work. And it’s hard, because Taylor Swift is certainly a peacock. So there really, usually, can only be one peacock in a relationship,” before adding, “It’s going to be interesting. It’s all fun and games now.”

But Ed Kelce was not in the mood to take it lightly as he fired back, posting, “Who TF is this troll?” on Facebook, receiving support from people online.

READ MORE: Travis Kelce’s dad responds to Bethenny Frankel’s criticism of Taylor Swift relationship

Travis Kelce sings Taylor Swift’s ‘Love Story’ to celebrate his win

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Travis Kelce is totally in love with Taylor Swift (Getty Images)

Travis Kelce is not just in love with Taylor Swift but he also loves her songs. On Saturday, February 24, the Kansas City Chiefs player was reportedly spotted singing ‘Love Story’ while celebrating the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl win in Las Vegas.

This was the second time, he partied in the city after enjoying with the singer on February 11.

READ MORE: Taylor Swift's NFL beau, Travis Kelce, sings her song ‘Love Story’ in Vegas after visiting her on 'Eras Tour'

Joe Biden reacts jokingly after being questioned about ‘conspiracy’ between him and Taylor Swift

Joe Biden (Getty Images)
Joe Biden recently came on ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ (Getty Images)

President Joe Biden did not give a specific answer when asked about the conspiracy that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce would help him in the elections. The US leader reportedly appeared on ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers.’

The TV questioned him on the show, “Can you confirm or deny that there is an active conspiracy between you and Miss Swift?” to which, Biden funnily said, “Where are you getting this information, it’s classified.”

READ MORE: Taylor Swift endorsement ‘classified’, jokes Joe Biden on Seth Meyers

Taylor Swift’s Singapore concert ‘expect’ to result in ‘sizable economic boost’

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Taylor Swift will soon go to Singapore (Getty Images)

Taylor Swift will soon be performing in Singapore. Her first show will be on March 2 and the last show will be on March 9. HSBC’s ASEAN economist Yun Liu has said that her presence will positively impact Singapore’s economy.

Lin shared, as per CNBC, “The Lion City has traditionally been more a magnet for business travel, but these large-scale global music events are a boon for Singapore’s travel-related services that can add up to 10% of its GDP. Taylor Swift is also widely expected to generate a sizable economic boost, given her past record.”

READ MORE: Coldplay, then Taylor Swift: Concert economics are driving a tourism boom in Singapore

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