Taylor Swift news diary: Swifties rip Kanye West as he name-drops pop star and Travis Kelce in new track

By Divya Kishore
Updated On : 06:19 PST, Aug 5, 2024

Kanye West mentioned Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce in a track of his new album 'Vultures 2' (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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Kanye West called 'obsessed' for mentioning Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's names in his new track

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 07: Kanye West attends the Fast Company Innovation Festival - Day 3 A — Kanye West has a longstanding feud with Taylor Swift (Getty Images)

Kanye West appeared to reignite his feud with Taylor Swift by adding the pop star and Travis Kelce’s names in one of the songs of his new album, 'Vultures 2'. The lyrics of 'Lifestyle' go like this, "Codeine and cocaine, that's Lisa Turtle when it's Kelly / Ice up in my veins, old flames tryna melt me / I twist my Taylor spliffs tight at the end like Travis Kelce."

In response, a X (formerly Twitter) user reacted, "The obsession Taylor was truly his dream girl even during 2 marriages." Another user said, "Kanye West name-dropped Taylor Swift in a song AGAIN??? bro, it’s pathetic, he’s so obsessed."

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Fan Zhendong not only won Olympic gold but also the hearts of Swifties

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PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 04: Fan Zhendong of China celebrates celebrates the gold medal at Table Tennis Men's Singles award ceremony on day nine of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at South Paris Arena on August 04, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images) — Fan Zhendong of China won the gold medal in Table Tennis Men's Singles on Day Nine of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris
(Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

Team China's Fan Zhendong, who bagged a gold medal in table tennis on Sunday, August 4 at the Paris Olympics, is a certified Swiftie. Earlier this year, the 27-year-old had reportedly took to Chinese social media platform Weibo to share, "Music is universal. Great musicians like Taylor Swift bring us healing power and confidence. I hope everyone can feel the charm from her."

After his Olympic gold win, Pop Base shared on X (formerly Twitter), "Fan Zhendong celebrates his #Olympics gold medal win by sharing ‘The Alchemy’ by Taylor Swift. ‘Finally touch down🥇,'" leading Swifties to swoon over the Chinese star.

One wrote, "Taylor will always be queen! Congrats China!" and another said, "I know he’s smart." One more Swift fan noted, "Tayblessing has never been so real."

Taylor Swift’s 'Tortured Poets Department' tops Billboard 200 chart again

MUNICH, GERMANY - JULY 27: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO BOOK COVERS. Taylor Swift performs onstage during — Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ was launched in April ( Thomas Niedermueller/TAS24/Getty Images)

Taylor Swift’s ‘Tortured Poets Department’ once again dominates the Billboard 200 list. The pop star's 11th studio album ranked No 1 for 12 weeks on the chart after its release before falling to No 4 for two weeks, and now it's back on top.

Elated with the news, a Swiftie tweeted, "This album has so much depth lyrically and sonically that I can’t stop listening every day. I know it won’t win AOTY becuz artists don’t win back-to-back, but I really hope it gets recognized at the Billboard awards or with a songwriter award somewhere. Such a fab piece of art."

Teachers fighting for their lives after saving children from stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed party

Leanne Lucas and Heidi Barlow reportedly soon got into action as a knife-wielding maniac went on a killing spree at the yoga and dance event in Southport in late July. (Heidi Liddle / Facebook @learning_with_miss_lucas/Instagram) — Leanne Lucas and Heidi Barlow acted quickly to get children to safety after a knifeman entered their classroom through an open door (Heidi Liddle/Facebook, @learning_with_miss_lucas/Instagram)

Two heroic teachers almost lost their lives as they saved children’s lives at a Taylor Swift-themed party in the UK. Leanne Lucas and Heidi Barlow reportedly soon got into action as a knife-wielding maniac went on a killing spree at the yoga and dance event in Southport in late July.

On hearing the news, the pop sensation said, "I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families."

Flavor Flav quotes Taylor Swift's lyrics to kick off August at 2024 Paris Olympics

PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 31: American Rapper, Flavor Flav, shows his support during the Women's Preliminary Round Group B match between Team Italy and Team United States on day five of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Aquatics Centre on July 31, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images) — Flavor Flav on Day Five of the Paris Olympics (Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Flavor Flav marked the beginning of the month of August by quoting the lyrics of Taylor Swift’s 'August'. The rapper took to X (Twitter) to write, "It’s august here in Paris,,, and these Olympians be livin for the hope of it all," paraphrasing the lyric, "For me it was enough to live for the hope of it all."

"Well played, Flav. Well played," responded a Swiftie and another expressed, "Hope is such important work! It is what we all can thrive on! Go USA and all the athletes."