Taylor Swift news diary: Pop star tops 2024 MTV VMAs with 10 nominations
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.
Blake Lively acknowledges Taylor Swift and friends in 'It Ends With Us' credits
Blake Lively extends her gratitude to significant contributors in the credits of her upcoming film, 'It Ends With Us', set to release on August 9. Among those acknowledged are her close friend Taylor Swift, whose song 'My Tears Ricochet' from the 'Folklore' album is featured in the movie and its trailer. Lively also thanks Britney Spears for her hit 'Everytime' on the soundtrack.
Additionally, she expresses appreciation for Taylor's brother, Austin Swift, and other collaborators including Bradley Cooper, producer Aaron Dessner, and director Shawn Levy, who worked on 'Deadpool & Wolverine' with her husband, Ryan Reynolds. Lively's cameo in that Marvel film included two of their children. The filmmakers and crew members, such as Alan Baumgarten, Shane Reid, and Tobias Schliessler, were also acknowledged for their contributions.
READ MORE: Blake Lively Thanks Her Children, Taylor Swift and More in the ‘It Ends With Us’ Credits
Blake Lively stunned by 'wild' Taylor Swift question on TV show
Blake Lively was caught off guard when asked to choose her favorite Taylor Swift song during an appearance on the Australian talk show 'The Project'. The 'Green Lantern' actress, a dedicated Swiftie, found the question challenging, exclaiming, "You're gonna ask me to pick one song?! That's a wild question," according to the Daily Mail.
Lively and Swift's close friendship began in September 2015, following Lively's Instagram post about a L'Oreal campaign that referenced Swift's track 'Bad Blood.'
Despite initial rumors of a feud, the two bonded during Swift’s 1989 World Tour in Australia and have since become very close. Recently, Lively expressed her gratitude to Swift for honoring her husband, Ryan Reynolds, and his 'Deadpool & Wolverine' co-star Hugh Jackman in a heartfelt Instagram Story tribute.
Lively reposted Swift's story, thanking the singer and humorously noting her own lack of Grammys and sold-out stadium tours. The bond between Swift, Lively, and Reynolds has grown stronger over the years, evolving from a close friendship to a deep, familial connection.
READ MORE: 'That's just insane': Blake Lively stunned as she's asked 'wild' Taylor Swift question on TV show
Taylor Swift tops 2024 MTV Video Music Awards nominations followed by Post Malone
Taylor Swift leads the nominations for the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards with an impressive 10 nods, including eight for her music video 'Fortnight' and additional nominations for Artist of the Year and Best Pop Song. Post Malone follows closely with eight nominations, plus an extra nod for his country hit 'I Had Some Help' featuring Morgan Wallen.
The Artist of the Year category includes notable names like Ariana Grande, Bad Bunny, Eminem, Sabrina Carpenter, and SZA.
Swift, who won nine VMAs last year, now has a total of 23 awards, positioning her behind Beyonce’s 28 but ahead of Madonna’s 20 and Lady Gaga’s 19. Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, and Eminem each received six nominations, while Megan Thee Stallion and SZA have five each. Blackpink's LISA, Olivia Rodrigo, and Teddy Swims have four nominations each.
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Travis Kelce addresses Taylor Swift engagement rumors
Travis Kelce has firmly denied recent rumors of an engagement to Taylor Swift. Speculation about their relationship heightened over the summer, fueled by reports suggesting that Kelce might soon propose.
Page Six claimed an insider had revealed an imminent engagement, but Kelce’s representative has dismissed these rumors, stating there are no official plans for an engagement. Despite the speculation, Kelce and Swift's relationship appears to be thriving. Kelce has shown support for Swift’s fans, even giving his gloves to a young supporter wearing a Swift T-shirt, which garnered widespread admiration.
Both Kelce and Swift have enjoyed increased public support, with Kelce making several appearances at Swift's Eras Tour shows over the summer, further endearing him to fans.
READ MORE: Travis Kelce denies Taylor Swift engagement rumours with clear response
Taylor Swift’s Instagram post features Kamala Harris silhouette, leading to endorsement speculation
Taylor Swift fans are buzzing with speculation about a potential endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris following a recent Instagram post.
While on her European Eras Tour, Swift shared photos from her Warsaw show, and one image on the seventh slide features a silhouette resembling Harris waving behind Swift on stage.
This has led to speculation among fans that Swift might be subtly endorsing Harris for the 2024 election, although no official statement has been made.
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The speculation comes as Harris announced Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her running mate and the campaign reported raising over $20 million following this reveal. Swift's endorsement could be significant, given her immense popularity and influence, particularly among younger voters.
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