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Taylor Swift Dominates 2024 MTV Video Music Awards

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Taylor Swift won Video of the Year for 'Fortnight' at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs).
- With seven new trophies, she became the most decorated solo artist in VMA history with 30 awards.
- Her Best Collaboration Award alongside Post Malone, also for 'Fortnight', prompted her to pay tribute to those who lost their lives during the 9/11 attacks 23 years ago.
- Megan Thee Stallion hosted the VMAs and performed a medley of hits.
- Katy Perry received the Video Vanguard Award and also performed a medley of hits.
- Sabrina Carpenter won the Song of the Year Award for 'Espresso', making it her first at the MTV VMAs.
- Lisa from Blackpink won Best K-pop for her song 'Rockstar', while South Africa's Tyla won the Best Afrobeats Award for 'Water'.

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Elon Musk Slammed for Bizarre Response to Taylor Swift's Endorsement of Kamala Harris

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Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential race earlier this week alongside a photo with one of her cats.
- Elon Musk reacted to Swift's endorsement with a tweet offering to "give you a child and guard your cats with my life"
- Musk's tweet went viral, amassing 96 million views and 400 000 likes by Thursday.
- Musk's comment drew online backlash, with many labeling it as inappropriate and bizarre.
- Critics linked Musk's tweet to his history of controversial remarks and potential sexual harassment.
- In response to his tweet, one X user wrote: "Cats politely but firmly decline your offer. Now stop being weird and offering your children to people."
- Another quipped: "Will Taylor Swift fans ever buy a Tesla now?"

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Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris After Trump Debate

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Taylor Swift endorsed Kamala Harris for president shortly after the US vice president's debate with Donald Trump.
- On Instagram, Swift praised Harris as a "steady-handed, gifted" leader fighting for crucial abortion, in vitro fertilization and LGBTQ+ rights.
- Swift also criticized Trump's fake AI images showing her endorsing him.
- "I've done my research, and I’ve made my choice," she wrote. "Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make."
- Swift's endorsement follows her support for Biden-Harris in 2020.
- A CNN poll found that the majority of respondent believed Harris outperformed Trump in the debate.
- Swift urged first-time voters to register and vote early, and signed off her post with "Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady," taking a jab at comments made by Trump's running mate, J.D. Vance.

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce Host Star-Studded Birthday Bash for Blake Lively at Rhode Island Mansion

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce hosted pal Blake Lively's 37th birthday on August 24.
- The party took place at Swift's historic Rhode Island mansion, bought for almost $18m in 2013.
- Notable guests included Jason Kelce, Bradley Cooper, Patrick Mahomes and Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds.
- This was Swift and Kelce's first major public event together since their reconciliation.
- Photos showed Swift and Kelce enjoying time on a balcony, adding an intimate feel.
- The event followed Swift's European leg of the Eras Tour.
- Lively is in the middle of backlash stemming from her "tone-deaf" promotion of the film 'It Ends With Us'.

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Chris Martin Honors Taylor Swift With 'Love Story' in Vienna Following Terrorist Threats

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Chris Martin performed Taylor Swift's 'Love Story' in Vienna on August 21.
- The performance, during a Coldplay concert, was at Ernst Happel Stadium, where Swift's shows were canceled earlier this month.
- Swift's concerts were canceled due to a thwarted terrorist attack planned for her shows.
- Martin's performance was a tribute to fans who missed Swift's concerts.
- Maggie Rogers joined Chris Martin for the special 'Love Story' cover, for which two fans were present onstage.
- The audience, full of 'Swifties,' sang along during Martin's performance.
- Swift expressed sorrow over the cancellations this week and thanked Austrian authorities on Instagram.

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Taylor Swift Breaks Michael Jackson Record With Eight Shows at Wembley on Eras Tour

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Taylor Swift set a record with eight shows at London's Wembley Stadium on the Eras Tour.
- Swift broke Michael Jackson's 1988 record of seven shows at Wembley.
- The historic achievement occurred on August 20, marking the end of her European tour leg.
- Swift thanked fans for making her record-breaking Wembley shows possible.
- Special guests Florence Welch and Jack Antonoff joined Swift onstage for the final show.
- Swift's Eras Tour has grossed over $1bn and could surpass $2bn by 2024's end.
- The final European show featured a special acoustic mashup performance.

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Taylor Swift Performs With Ed Sheeran at Wembley After Foiled Vienna Terror Plot

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Taylor Swift resumed her Eras Tour at Wembley after her Vienna shows were canceled due to terrorist threats.
- Ed Sheeran joined Swift for a surprise duet at Wembley, performing 'Everything Has Changed', 'Thinking Out Loud' and 'End Game'.
- Swift's concert marked her first stadium performance since the Vienna threat was foiled by local authorities.
- Swift thanked fans with a heartfelt speech, focusing on her love for London and their warm reception.
- More than 90 000 fans attended the Wembley concert, which was organized under increased security measures.
- Swift had also reached out privately to Southport victims' families to offer support and condolences, reports said.
- The singer is set to play four more shows at Wembley on 16, 17, 19 and 20 August before her Eras Tour goes to North America later this year.

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Taylor Swift Vienna Concerts Canceled Due to Foiled Terror Plot

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Taylor Swift's three Eras Tour concerts in Vienna were canceled after Austrian authorities disrupted an alleged terror plot.
- The cancelation was announced on Instagram by Swift's Taylor Nation account and concert promoter Barracuda Music.
- Two suspects, one a 19-year-old who pledged allegiance to ISIS, were arrested in Ternitz and Vienna in connection to the plot.
- Austria's General Director for Public Security Franz Ruf confirmed increased security measures for the Ernst Happel Stadium where the concerts were to be held.
- Swift’s concerts were scheduled for Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the 50 000 capacity stadium.
- Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and the prevention of a tragedy.
- Swift is set to perform at Wembley Stadium on August 15, 16, 17, 19 and 20 before the Eras Tour goes to North America for the remainder of the year.

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Taylor Swift Leads 2024 MTV VMAs Nominations with 10 Nods

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Taylor Swift has topped the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards nominations with 10 nods, including eight for her 'Fortnight' music video.
- Following Swift closely is Post Malone, earning nine nominations, with one for his hit 'I Had Some Help'.
- Other top nominees like Ariana Grande, Eminem and Sabrina Carpenter each received six nominations.
- This year marks 29 first-time nominees, such as Morgan Wallen, Chappell Roan, Teddy Swims and Tyla.
- Usual suspects like Kendrick Lamar and Drake also received nominations.
- The 2024 MTV VMAs will be held at the UBS Arena in New York on September 10 at 8 pm ET.
- Fans can now participate in online voting across 15 gender-neutral categories until August 30.

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Taylor Swift Reacts to Southport Stabbing Tragedy

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Taylor Swift has expressed shock over a knife attack at a dance workshop in Southport, England.
- The horrific incident, which took place on July 29, resulted in the deaths of three children and injuries to nine others.
- The attacker, a 17-year-old male, struck during a Taylor Swift-themed event at a dance studio.
- Swift conveyed her sympathies to the families impacted by the "horrendous trauma" of the attack.
- "These were just little kids at a dance class," she said. "I am at a complete loss for how to ever convey my sympathies to these families."
- Community members and fans have now rallied, raising more than £200 000 ($260 000) in support for the victims' families.
- The incident has not been deemed terror-related, and the motive behind the attack remains unclear.

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Ryan Reynolds Confirms Sex of Fourth Child Olin

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Ryan Reynolds revealed that his and Blake Lively's fourth child, Olin, is a boy during a heartfelt conversation with John Bell, the founder of the Walking 4 Hope NPO and a fan of Wrexham Football Club.
- Reynolds shared the sex of his youngest child in a video supporting Waling 4 Hope, in which he told the story of Bell who lost his young son, Jake.
- Jake, a fan of Deadpool, inspired Bell to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention by walking dressed like the Marvel character from England to Wrexham, Wales.
- "I want to share with you that I too have a son, and if I love him one-tenth as much as you love Jake, I feel like I’ve done a pretty damn good job," Reynolds told Bell.
- Lively and Reynolds have three daughters: James, 9, Inez, 7, and Betty, 4, along with their new son, Olin, 1.
- The couple revealed the baby boy's name during the 'Deadpool & Wolverine' premiere in New York on 22 July.
- They welcomed Olin in February 2023 but did not reveal his name to the public until last week.

Taylor Swift Reveals Godmother Role for Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's Children

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Taylor Swift has subtly revealed she is the godmother to Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively's children.
- Swift shared an Instagram story praising Reynolds' dedication to his latest film 'Deadpool & Wolverine', calling it an "actual joy portal" and an "abs sandwich" and humorously referred to Reynolds as "my godkids' sperm donor."
- The photo of her Instagram post featured Swift, Reynolds, Lively, Hugh Jackman and director Shawn Levy, showing their close friendship and support for each other.
- Fans speculated on Swift possibly making a cameo in 'Deadpool & Wolverine', but Reynolds dismissed the rumors during an interview on 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'.
- Swift's friendship with the Reynolds-Lively family dates back to at least 2015, with their bond strengthening over the years through various collaborations and personal connections.
- Jackman further fueled excitement by reposting Swift's shoutout, hinting at the anticipation surrounding the 'Deadpool & Wolverine' release.
- Lively and Reynolds have four children: daughters James, Inez and Betty, and another child named Olin, whose name was revealed at the 'Deadpool & Wolverine' premiere earlier this week but whose sex is still unknown to the public.

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively Reveal Fourth Baby's Name

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Ryan Reynolds disclosed the name of his and Blake Lively's fourth child during the 'Deadpool & Wolverine' movie premiere in New York on July 22.
- Lively and Reynolds, known for their humorous exchanges, have been keeping the public eagerly awaiting details about their expanding family.
- The couple welcomed their fourth baby in February 2023 but had not revealed its name until this week.
- Speaking at the premiere, Reynolds thanked his wife and kids "James, Inez, Betty" and the previously unnamed child, "Olin".
- Speculation about the baby's name started when Lively shared a 2023 Super Bowl Sunday post without a baby bump, hinting at the new addition.
- Although the name is now known, the couple have yet to share the sex of the baby.
- Meanwhile, Reynolds, 47, has revealed that he would love to have more kids with his wife.
- He told E! News: "As many little heartbeats as possible, just running around, wrecking stuff in the house. I love it. Let's have more! The more the merrier."
- Earlier this month, Blake, 36, jokingly said on Instagram that Reynolds was trying to convince her to have baby No. 5 after he posted a video of himself and Dogpool, a pug that won the Ugliest Dog in Britain title last year.

German City Honors Taylor Swift with Name Change for Eras Tour

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A German city, Gelsenkirchen, renamed itself to Swiftkirchen to welcome Taylor Swift for her Eras Tour concerts on July 17, 18, and 19.
- Local fan Aleshanee Westhoff's idea led to the temporary name change, with Mayor Karin Welge expressing excitement about the initiative.
- Swift will also receive a stone on the Gelsenkirchen Walk of Fame, and open-air parties with karaoke performances will entertain attendees.
- The city plans to surprise Swifties with various attractions and installations throughout Gelsenkirchen during the lead-up to the concerts.
- Gelsenkirchen's mayor said she’s “of course very happy that Taylor Swift, currently the most successful singer in the world,” is bringing the Eras Tour to the city.
- Markus Schwardtmann, the city spokesman, emphasized that more surprises and fan-centric activities are in store for Swift's admirers.
- The city's transformation aims to capitalize on the international attention Swift's concert series will bring to Gelsenkirchen.
- The renaming of the city to Swiftkirchen exemplifies the enthusiastic fan base's dedication and eagerness to welcome Taylor Swift.
- Swift's European leg of the Eras Tour began with shows in London, featuring special guest Travis Kelce as part of the performances.

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