Taylor Swift news diary: Swifties love Travis Kelce's 'killa' mustache but unsure if his GF will approve
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.
Coldplay dedicates 'heartbreak' song 'Everglow' to Taylor Swift at Germany concert
During their July 20 concert in Dusseldorf, Germany, Coldplay shared a moment when they dedicated their song 'Everglow' to Taylor Swift, in an unexpected crossover of pop titans. The pop band made the lovely gesture after Swift's performances on the Eras Tour wrapped up in Gelsenkirchen.
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin took a moment at the Merkur Spiel-Arena to consider Swift's recent departure. "This is for Taylor Swift because she left town," Martin addressed the crowd as he sat at the piano. "This is for all of you who feel sad today because Taylor had to go to the next city. So we sing this love song, this heartbreak song, and send it to Taylor wherever she is today."
Taylor Swift fans launch 'Swifties for Harris' to get her to support Kamala Harris in 2024 election
Taylor Swift has come under pressure from a growing segment of her fan base to openly support Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic nominee in light of President Joe Biden's decision to step down and endorse Harris. 'Swifties for Harris' Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) profiles have been created as part of this campaign to draw the singer's attention.
The profiles of these new pages read: "Coalition of Swifties ready to mobilize Taylor Swift fans to help get Democratic candidates elected down the ballot this November!" This crowdsourced effort demonstrates how eager Swift's followers are to keep pushing for the laws that she has previously supported. In a V Magazine interview, Swift stated that she had actively backed Kamala Harris and Joe Biden for president in 2020.
Taylor Swift's fans swoon over Travis Kelce's new 'killa' mustache
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce made waves in the media when he arrived for his team's yearly training camp on Sunday, July 21—sporting a mustache. The Chiefs posted on X (formerly Twitter), "KILLA STACHE IS BACK." The tight end was seen greeting supporters and strolling down a path in pictures and videos released by the Chiefs. "Thanks for coming out today, guys," Kelce remarked to the crowd.
Fans and commentators probably remember Kelce with a full beard before this appearance. While some Swifties weren't sure if Taylor Swift would approve of Kelce sporting a mustache, Kelce's admirers were thrilled to see it. One said, "Love the return of Killa Stache! Looks like he's ready to make an impact again!" Another remarked, "Look like he's ready to go in hard."
READ MORE: Travis Kelce's new mustache look goes viral and Taylor Swift's fans have a lot to say about it
Eminem dethrones Taylor Swift to claim top album spot on Billboard 200 chart
Taylor Swift's 12-week dominance over the US album rankings has come to an end owing to Eminem, who released his most recent album, 'The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)'. The veteran rapper dethroned Swift's eleventh album, 'The Tortured Poets Department', released on April 19, and recorded his 11th top spot in the US amid the biggest week for a rap album in 2024.
'The Death of Slim Shady' sold 281,000 related album units in the week ending July 19, per data from Luminate, an analytics firm that tracks trends in music and entertainment. Eminem's new album, where he "kills off" his contentious persona, Slim Shady, also peaked at number one on the UK albums list. 'The Tortured Poets Department is still at the second spot on the UK albums list.
READ MORE: Eminem de-thrones Taylor Swift after pop star’s 12 weeks at top of US charts
JoJo Siwa celebrates record-breaking victory over Taylor Swift
JoJo Siwa was thrilled to have surpassed Ariana Grande and Taylor Swift for the most dislikes on a video by a female artist in 2024. Siwa exuberantly revealed on TikTok, on Thursday, July 18, that her music video for 'Karma' had received an incredible 3.1 million dislikes, outpacing the views of famous artists such as Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, and Katy Perry.
Katy Perry's 'Woman's World' garnered 330,000 dislikes, whilst Ariana Grande's 'Yes, And?' received 290,000 dislikes. Taylor Swift's 'Fortnight' received 350,000 dislikes after topping the charts in May. With an astounding 3.1 million dislikes, Siwa's 'Karma' won the top spot. While sporting her trademark colorful outfit, Siwa read aloud the list of 2024's least-loved music videos by female stars in the video.
READ MORE: ‘A win is a win’: JoJo Siwa rejoices as she beats Taylor Swift and Ariana Grande with unusual record
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