Taylor Swift news diary: Swifties calls out Charli XCX’s magazine cover with bloody ‘friendship bracelet’
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Swifties call out 'messed up' Charli XCX magazine cover with 'friendship bracelet'
Charli XCX faced backlash from Taylor Swift fans after appearing on the cover of New York magazine wearing a friendship bracelet on a severed hand.
The singer's photoshoot, which features a bloody-themed image of Charli on a hospital gurney with her severed hand wearing a "Charli" friendship bracelet, was deemed "insensitive" by some fans in light of recent tragic events.
The criticism stems from the recent Southport stabbings, where three children were killed at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class.
The friendship bracelets have become a symbol of Swift's Eras Tour, with fans exchanging them at her concerts.
Some speculate the bracelet could be a reference to "rave kandi," with no connection to Swift, or even a hint at a possible collaboration between the two artists.
However, many fans still found the cover "tone deaf" and "disgusting," especially given its release shortly after the Southport murders and a foiled terror attack at Swift's Vienna concert, which led to the cancellation of three shows.
Swift fans expressed their outrage on social media, calling the cover disrespectful given the context of recent events involving Swift and her fandom.
Travis Kelce amused as Adam Sandler describes how Taylor Swift romance turned his household upside down
Adam Sandler recently expressed his admiration for Taylor Swift's relationship with NFL player Travis Kelce during an appearance on the 'New Heights' podcast, hosted by Travis and his brother Jason Kelce.
Sandler praised the couple, saying their relationship is a perfect match and highlighting how pleased his family was to see Swift and Kelce together.
He joked about how his entire family celebrates whenever Swift is seen laughing with Kelce.
Sandler also reflected on Swift's impact on his daughters, Sadie and Sunny, noting that her music has been a significant part of their lives.
He recalled that while working on films like 'Grown Ups' or 'That’s My Boy,' Swift's songs played continuously in their home, much like how he used to listen to The Beatles or Elton John.
Sandler emphasized that Swift's music was deeply ingrained in their household, with his daughters knowing every word to her songs.
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Swifties suspect Taylor Swift’s cat made a debut on Travis Kelce’s ‘New Heights’ podcast
Taylor Swift’s fans are convinced that one of her cats made a surprise appearance on Travis Kelce’s 'New Heights' podcast.
On August 28, a clip circulated on social media showing a distinct “meow” interrupting a conversation between Jason Kelce and his co-host Travis Kelce.
Swifties quickly speculated that the sound came from one of Taylor Swift's famous felines, especially since the Kelce brothers confirmed that Jason's daughters were not present in the house during the recording.
One fan posted the clip on X, saying, “Not the ‘MEOW’ in the background. Travis letting one of the cats have its podcast debut.”
The fan disputed claims that the sound came from Jason’s kids, backing up their argument with video evidence from the end of the podcast where Jason confirmed his children were not there.
Theories swirled about which of Swift’s cats might have been involved, with guesses ranging from Benjamin Button to Meredith Grey.
Another user humorously wondered if Kylie Kelce had finally adopted a cat of her own. Taylor Swift is known for her Scottish Folds Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson, and her Ragdoll, Benjamin Button.
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Adam Schefter of ESPN fuels Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift engagement speculation
The buzz around Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s relationship has intensified after ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter sparked speculation about a potential engagement.
During an August 26 segment on 'NFL Live,' Schefter questioned whether Kelce might have purchased an engagement ring, despite recent news of the NFL player investing in a racehorse named Swift Delivery.
His comment raised eyebrows and led to a playful interrogation from 'NFL Live' host Laura Rutledge.
Rutledge, intrigued by Schefter's remark, asked if he was hinting at some inside information.
Schefter, caught off guard, simply maintained that he was just posing a question and didn’t have any insider knowledge.
However, his cryptic response and slight smirk only fueled further speculation.
The 'NFL Live' panel, including Booger McFarland and Andrew Hawkins, pressed Schefter for more details, suggesting that his silence spoke volumes.
The incident has left fans and commentators eagerly wondering if an engagement might be in the works for the high-profile couple.
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Suspects in failed Taylor Swift attack plotted to kill ‘tens of thousands’
The suspects involved in the foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna aimed to kill tens of thousands of fans before their plans were disrupted by CIA intelligence.
CIA Deputy Director David Cohen revealed that the agency alerted Austrian authorities to the threat, which had ties to the Islamic State group.
The plot, which was well-advanced, included plans to use knives or homemade explosives at the concert venue, where large crowds were expected.
The intelligence led to arrests and the cancellation of three sold-out Eras Tour shows, affecting fans who had traveled from around the world.
The primary suspect, a 19-year-old Austrian man, was found to have chemical substances and technical devices in his possession.
Austria's interior minister noted that foreign intelligence agencies’ assistance was crucial due to limitations in local surveillance capabilities.
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'Swifties for Kamala' event brings in $120K despite Taylor Swift not being on call
Taylor Swift's fans are channeling their dedication into political activism, significantly boosting Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.
Despite Swift's lack of a formal endorsement, Swifties have rallied in support of Harris, raising over $120,000 in a virtual event with notable appearances.
The Swifties for Kamala group has collected more than $140,000 overall for Harris and Governor Tim Walz’s campaign.
The online rally, attended by over 34,000 fans, featured Senator Elizabeth Warren and singer-songwriter Carole King. King, who praised Swift as her "musical and songwriting granddaughter," performed a snippet of 'Shake It Off.'
Warren shared her favorite Swift songs and criticized Ticketmaster for its handling of the Eras Tour ticket sales.
Meanwhile, Swift was reported to be at her Rhode Island home, spending time with friends and boyfriend Travis Kelce.
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