The Surprising Reason Taylor Swift Didn't Announce 'Reputation (Taylor's Version)' at the AMAs
Many Taylor Swift fans were convinced that last night's American Music Awards would end with a major announcement: the release date for Reputation (Taylor's Version). Their theory? A subtle Easter egg on Swift's website, where the shop categories—Apparel, Music, Accessories, Sale—appeared to spell out 'AMAS.' But the night came and went without a word from Swift—and there's a clear reason why.
Swift didn't win any of the six awards she was nominated for, leaving her without a chance to make an acceptance speech—and with it, no moment to share an album announcement. In fact, she skipped the Las Vegas ceremony entirely and remained silent on social media throughout the event.
Swift did drop a subtle Reputation tease in March at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, where she accepted the Tour of the Century award via a virtual speech. Eagle-eyed fans noticed she was wearing a snake necklace—a clear nod to the Reputation era's aesthetic. She wore an even more dramatic version of the same accessory in the 'Look What You Made Me Do' music video, the lead single from the original album.
The singer has been enjoying a break from the spotlight following the end of her Eras Tour. This weekend, she was spotted far from Vegas in West Palm Beach, Florida, enjoying a dinner date with her boyfriend, Travis Kelce.
Last week, Swift gave a big hint that Reputation (Taylor's Version) is coming when she allowed The Handmaid's Tale use a snippet of 'Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)' in one of its final episodes.
The star hasn't revealed when exactly she'll begin promoting her music. WNBA player Caitlin Clark, who knows both Swift and Kelce, recently shared rare insight into their whereabouts, telling an interviewer that they're 'in vacation mode right now. So I hope they enjoy a nice little break out of the spotlight.'
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
CNET
an hour ago
- CNET
Today's NYT Connections: Sports Edition Hints, Answers for June 3 #253
Looking for the most recent regular Connections answers? Click here for today's Connections hints, as well as our daily answers and hints for The New York Times Mini Crossword, Wordle and Strands puzzles. Connections: Sports Edition might be tough today. The yellow and green aren't too difficult, but then you're faced with eight names, and you've got to determine their connections. Read on for hints and the answers. Connections: Sports Edition is out of beta now, making its debut on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 9. That's a sign that the game has earned enough loyal players that The Athletic, the subscription-based sports journalism site owned by the Times, will continue to publish it. It doesn't show up in the NYT Games app but now appears in The Athletic's own app. Or you can continue to play it free online. Read more: NYT Connections: Sports Edition Puzzle Comes Out of Beta Hints for today's Connections: Sports Edition groups Here are four hints for the groupings in today's Connections: Sports Edition puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group. Yellow group hint: Smart, skilled. Green group hint: Let's make a ... Blue group hint: Name similar to Mark. Purple group hint: First-year-hoopsters. Answers for today's Connections: Sports Edition groups Yellow group: Shrewd. Green group: Transaction. Blue group: Famous athletes named Marcus. Purple group: WNBA rookies. Read more: Wordle Cheat Sheet: Here Are the Most Popular Letters Used in English Words What are today's Connections: Sports Edition answers? The completed NYT Connections Sports Edition puzzle for June 3, 2025, #253. NYT/Screenshot by CNET The yellow words in today's Connections The theme is shrewd. The four answers are canny, clever, crafty and savvy. The green words in today's Connections The theme is transaction. The four answers are deal, swap, trade and transfer. The blue words in today's Connections The theme is famous athletes named Marcus. The four answers are Allen, Rashford, Smart and Stroman. The purple words in today's Connections The theme is WNBA rookies. The four answers are Bueckers, Citron, Iriafen and Rivers.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Yahoo
Taylor Swift buys back masters of first six albums, teases re-recorded albums
Taylor Swift has acquired the rights to her first six albums, giving her complete ownership to her entire music catalog. The global superstar took to her website on Friday, announcing the news that she bought back her first six albums. 'I really get to say these words: All of the music I've ever made… now belongs to me. All of my music videos. All the concert films. The album art and photography. The unreleased songs. The memories. The magic. The madness. Every single era. My entire life's work,' she said. The master recordings were bought back from Shamrock Capital, the private equity firm that purchased them from investor Scooter Braun's Ithaca Holdings in 2020. Shamrock sold Swift's catalog back to her for around $360 million, Billboard reported. In 2019, Ithaca purchased Big Machine Label Group, which owned the master recordings to Swift's first six albums — her debut album 'Taylor Swift,' 'Fearless,' 'Speak Now,' 'Red,' '1989″ and 'Reputation.' Since 2021, Swift has re-recorded all six of her first albums, releasing them to fans under her ownership of 'Taylor's Version.' She has released all of her re-recordings except 'Taylor Swift' and 'Reputation.' In the letter, Swift teased the upcoming releases of the two remaining albums, although they may not come as soon as fans have hoped. 'I know, I know. What about Rep TV? Full transparency. I haven't even re-recorded a quarter of it. The Reputation album was so specific to that time in my life, and I kept hitting a stopping point when I tried to remake it,' she said. She continued telling fans that there will be a time for the unreleased vault tracks from the 'Reputation' album to be released, but did not specify when. Swift did add that she has fully re-recorded her debut album, loving how it sounds. 'Those 2 albums can still have their moments to re-emerge when the time is right, if that would be something you guys would be excited about,' Swift told her fans. How to watch `Mama June: Family Crisis' season 7 premiere for free tonight Boston cornhole competition to raise money for performing arts scholarship Emmy Award-winning 'M*A*S*H' actress dies at 87 `RuPaul's Drag Race All Stars' season 10 episode 5, where to watch free Read the original article on MassLive.
Buzz Feed
2 hours ago
- Buzz Feed
11 Things We've Tried And Loved This Month June '25
A cuticle oil pen that will have your nails shining brighter than the sun — so warn everyone around you not to stare at them directly. Ok, maybe not that bright, but your nails will look fresh-from-the-salon shiny and the argan, coconut, and sunflower seed oils will add some moisture. It even comes in a ridiculously cute and convenient keychain tube so you can touch up your mani on the go. A portable Thermacell mosquito repellent device, which is bound to become your new summer BFF. No seriously, you might start planning road trips and rosé nights together. Just pop in one of the repellent cartridges, power it on, then kick back as it repels mosquitoes up to 20 feet away. The best part? The battery is rechargeable, so you can carry this around with you everywhere. John Frieda's Secret Weapon Touch Up Creme — finding a leave-in you can use on fully dried hair is surprisingly tricky, but this one is designed specifically for that! It's super easy to spread through and softens hair enough to re-style without looking overly wet. Oh, and you'll also get a touch of moisture thanks to the lightweight avocado oil. A kid-size Away carry-on in playful colorways that'll have you thinking, "do they make these in adult sizes?!" This compact yet spacious carry-on has a super durable outer shell and tons of room on the inside for some extra outfits, which you'll be eternally grateful you packed when they inevitably spill their entire cup of apple juice at some point. Lush's Rose Jam Perfume and Shower Gel that even the most passionate rose haters will be tempted by. This is NOT your typical rose scent — it pairs the classic floral fragrance with sweet vanilla and a zesty touch of lemon. The result? An unexpectedly sweet, playful rose fragrance that's about to become your new "jam." Start with the shower gel (bonus: your entire bathroom will smell like it after you use it), then layer the perfume and prepare for the onslaught of "what are you wearing?!" coming your way. Conair's The Knot Dr. smoothing dryer brush — a multitasking miracle that combines a paddle-style hairbrush with a blow-dryer. It has two heat settings (and a "cool" option), and you can even snap the brush head off and use it as a normal blow-dryer before you get to styling. A shapewear bodysuit that proves you don't have to give up comfort if you like to wear shapewear. The smoothing, seamless design is made with a super soft mix of nylon and spandex that's so comfy, you won't daydream about taking it off at the end of the day. It also has built-in support and removable cups at the bust, so you can wave goodbye to that way-too-thick-for-summer bra you always regret wearing. A Taylor Swift–inspired JavaSok — the perfect companion for your Caffeinated Era. The thermal insulation helps to keep your drink colder for longer, which will come in handy when you forget about it while scouring the JavaSok's pattern for clues about when "Getaway Car (Taylor's Version)" will finally bless our ears. A pack of delightfully chewy Blobs sour gummies that are equal parts tart and sweet, and will take you back to your childhood days of devouring an entire box of Scooby Doo fruit snacks (those matte blue ones were ELITE). The sour pack comes with flavors like strawberry-yuzu, watermelon-lychee, and black raspberry-cherry — so this is basically a "Greatest Fruits of All Time" convention. Poems of Parenting — this will instantly cheer you up on those days when parenthood feels comically difficult. It's filled with cheeky poems by Loryn Brantz that tackle everything from bedtime struggles to the joys of baby snuggles. The Roc Vitamin C Eye Balm, a TikTok-viral product that definitely lives up to the hype. This super convenient serum-in-a-stick is designed to be swiped directly on the under-eye to provide an instant cooling effect. The vitamin C can help brighten the appearance of dark circles over time, while the inclusion of peptides helps to firm and tighten.
