Taylor Swift news diary: Taylor Swift turns heads in plaid gown as she makes grand VMAs entrance
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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 stuns in plaid powerhouse look at 2024 VMAs, serving Reputation-era drama
Taylor Swift made a bold, late entrance at the 2024 MTV VMAs in a striking black and yellow plaid gown, channeling her Reputation era. The Christian Dior Resort 2025 ensemble featured a zip-up corset top, black shorts, and a dramatic ball gown-style train. Swift amplified the look with black leather opera gloves, Stuart Weitzman knee-high boots, a plaid choker, and canary yellow diamond earrings by Lorraine Schwartz. With jet black eye makeup, a bold red lip, and sleek waves with bangs, Swift’s dramatic look set the tone for her night at the VMAs.
READ MORE: Taylor Swift makes bold entrance at 2024 VMAs in striking plaid gown leaving Swifties in awe
Taylor Swift can’t escape Post Malone’s ‘ma’am’, even at the VMAs
At the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, Taylor Swift and Post Malone celebrated their win for Best Collaboration with a humorous acceptance speech. Swift, 34, thanked Malone for his role in their hit single 'Fortnight' from 'The Tortured Poets Department,' praising his talent and humility.
During her speech, she joked about Malone's overly polite habit of calling her "ma’am," which she said took a long time to correct. Malone, 29, responded playfully with a “Yes ma’am” and praised Swift as one of the kindest and most talented people he has ever worked with. He also reminisced about her dedication during the music video shoot.
READ MORE: Taylor Swift begs Post Malone to stop calling her 'ma'am', his reply: 'Yes, Ma'am'
JD Vance criticizes Taylor Swift as 'disconnected' billionaire following Kamala Harris endorsement
Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance has criticized Taylor Swift for her endorsement of Kamala Harris, calling her a "disconnected" billionaire celebrity.
In a September 11 interview, Vance downplayed Swift's influence, suggesting that most Americans, regardless of their opinion on her music, are unlikely to be swayed by a wealthy celebrity out of touch with their concerns. The comment drew some confusion, given Vance's own party's nominee, Donald Trump, also has a net worth exceeding $1 billion.
READ MORE: JD Vance mocks Taylor Swift for being 'disconnected' from Americans after she endorses Kamala Harris
Taylor Swift's Kamala Harris endorsement sparks surge in voter registration site traffic
Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris led to a significant increase in traffic to voter registration sites. Following Swift's Instagram post on September 10, the custom URL she shared drove 337,826 visits to Vote.gov by September 11, according to the General Services Administration.
Although Vote.gov itself is not a registration site, it directs users to state-specific election information. The endorsement also resulted in a 585 percent spike in the use of Vote.org’s registration and verification tools during the peak hours following the announcement. Vote.org CEO Andrea Hailey praised Swift’s influence on voter engagement, highlighting the role of public figures in encouraging civic participation.
Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Kamala Harris linked to Trump’s ‘arrogant’ debate behavior
Taylor Swift’s decision to endorse Kamala Harris for president was reportedly influenced by Donald Trump's "arrogant" performance in a recent debate. The pop star, who had been hesitant about publicly supporting a candidate, was alarmed by Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric, including his accusations against Democrats and migrants.
Swift's Instagram endorsement, posted on September 10, received over 2.8 million likes in under an hour and was driven by her concern over Trump's behavior, described as "dishonest" and "crass." Sources suggest Swift’s support for Harris is motivated by a desire to counter hate and division and that she may also make a donation to Harris's campaign.
Taylor Swift breaks VMAs records and celebrates historic wins, praises Travis Kelce for his support
Taylor Swift made history at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards by winning seven awards, including the prestigious Video of the Year, making her the artist with the most VMA wins and the most Video of the Year awards in history.
In her acceptance speech for Video of the Year, she expressed gratitude to her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, for his constant support and enthusiasm, which she described as bringing "happiness and fun and magic" to her work.
Although Kelce did not attend the ceremony due to his practice schedule with the Chiefs, Swift’s heartfelt thanks were clear. She also used the occasion to encourage her fans to register and vote in the upcoming presidential election, following her recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris.
READ MORE: Taylor Swift makes VMAs history, thanks boyfriend Travis Kelce for 'fun and magic'
