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Daily Mirror
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Channel 4 to air new Taylor Swift documentary which shows 'other side' of singer
Taylor Swift's life and legacy are to be showcased in a new Channel 4 series, which will explore the Americana star's stratospheric rise to global stardom Taylor Swift fans are in for a treat as a new two-part documentary about the Starlight star is winging its way to Channel 4. With a working title of 'Taylor', the series, which is set to air later this year, will explore the Bad Blood billionaire's rise to global stardom as one of the world's most successful pop stars. According to Channel 4, the programme will 'dig deep' into Taylor's 20-year career through interviews with high-profile commentators, industry insiders, and fans. The documentary will also 'examine the forces that have shaped her trajectory and the devoted community she has inspired'. And 'rare archive will reveal fresh insights into Taylor and her story as the series charts her journey from ambitious teen with towering dreams to one of the most influential and scrutinised figures of our time'. Director, Guy Fall (The Fall, Bombing Brighton), Guy King, claims the billionaire is "unprecedentedly powerful", saying: " Taylor Swift is an unprecedentedly powerful 21st Century voice for women and young people. "Under the microscope of social media since the earliest days of MySpace and Tumblr, she came of age during a new feminist wave. "With her fame came controversy, which she so skilfully wrestled to the floor. We're excited to tell her story." Meanwhile, Shaminder Nahal, Head of Specialist Factual at Channel 4 and Commissioning Editor said: "We're thrilled that Sandpaper and director Guy King will be bringing their calibre of storytelling to chart the impact of Taylor Swift on today's culture. "Her journey has been nothing short of epic, and we're keen for this series to reflect all the joy and artistry, the heartbreaks and high stakes, of her stunning career, while also showing viewers sides of Taylor Swift that they might not know or expect.' Taylor, 35, was at her father's side last month after Scott Swift underwent major heart surgery after going to the doctor for a check-up. Scott, 73, who played a significant role in his daughter's music career, had quintuple bypass surgery last month after his GP "saw something" in worrying news for the family. Thankfully, Scott, is now said to be "doing great" after the operation, according to TMZ, after being supported by Taylor 's mum and Scott's wife, Mrs Swift, who has been married to Scott for 37 years, and the singer's brother, Austin, throughout the surgery and during the recovery process. Taylor's rep also told the outlet that the procedure was not the result of a heart attack, but because Scott's doctor "saw something" while confirming that the dad-of-two is now "feeling just great". The singer's spokesperson told the outlet: "Scott Swift had quintuple bypass surgery over a month ago and his wife, Andrea, and their kids, Taylor and Austin, were with him through the entire surgery and recovery process."
Perth Now
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Scooter Braun not 'affected' by Taylor Swift row
Scooter Braun has insisted his public falling out with Taylor Swift didn't "affect" him. In 2019, the 44-year-old music manager bought the Bad Blood singer's former record label Big Machine Records and her master recordings, which he then sold on to Shamrock Capital in 2020, much to the fury of Taylor - who reacquired ownership of the recordings earlier this year - because she wasn't offered the chance to buy them herself. And despite the backlash to his business decision, Scooter insisted the public outcry didn't have any impact on him, unlike the 2021 breakdown of his marriage to Yael Cohen, the mother of his three children. Scooter - whose real first name is Scott - told Danielle Robay on her Question Everything podcast: "No one in my family had ever been divorced. "And at that time, I had built up this foundation of Scooter because I didn't think Scott was strong enough. I didn't know that yet. "So having the perfect career, the perfect wife, the perfect life, the kids, the success, I thought that made me worthy of love. And it wasn't until our marriage came apart and I couldn't fix it. I felt like a failure because I didn't have a foundation. "But it was the greatest thing that ever happened to me because the ups and downs of artist life, the Taylor stuff, none of that actually affected me. Losing my marriage affected me." Scooter also dismissed speculation that Taylor's 2022 track Vigilante S*** was about his divorce. He said: "No, because I talk to Yael every day. "My ex-wife is one of my best friends, so me and my ex-wife laugh about that stuff. We don't even call each other ex. That's like my partner, that's the mother of my children. "I have a tattoo on my finger that says 'same team' after my divorce because she and I are on the same team for life. That's what we say to each other. "So no, I never thought that was about us. She never thought it was about us and everyone else kind of feeding into the fire. "Great strategy move, but nah." On Vigilante S***, Taylor sings about befriending an ex-wife. The lyrics include: "She needed cold hard proof so I gave her some, she had the envelope, where you think she got it from? Now she gets the house, gets the kids, gets the pride. Picture me thick as thieves with your ex-wife. And she looks so pretty, driving in your Benz, lately she's been dressing for revenge."
Daily Mirror
16-07-2025
- Health
- Daily Mirror
Taylor Swift's dad, 73, undergoes major heart surgery with devoted daughter at his side
Taylor Swift's dad, Scott, has had quintuple bypass surgery, which treats blockages in the major arteries that feed the heart - after going to the doctor for a check-up Taylor Swift's dad has undergone major heart surgery after going to the doctor for a check-up. Scott Swift, 73, who played a significant role in his daughter's music career, had quintuple bypass surgery last month after his GP "saw something" in worrying news for the family. Quintuple bypass surgery is a complex procedure done to treat people with five severely blocked major arteries that feed the heart. Blood vessels are removed from another part of the body and transplanted onto each affected heart vessel to reroute blood flow around the blockages. The surgery improves blood supply to the heart, reducing pain, shortness of breath, and possibly the risk of cardiac-related death. Thankfully, Scott, is said to be "doing great" after the operation, according to TMZ, after being supported by Taylor, her mum, Andrea, and brother, Austin, throughout the surgery and during the recovery process. Taylor's rep also told the outlet that the procedure was not the result of a heart attack, but because Scott's doctor "saw something" while confirming that the dad-of-two is now "feeling just great". Scott played a significant role in Taylor's early life, raising her and her brother, Austin, on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania, US, before moving to Nashville to support the singer's music career. Long before she was a Grammy-winning superstar and billionaire, the Bad Blood star's parents said they were listening to her sing karaoke and driving her to local gigs near her hometown. "She was always singing music when she was 3, 5, 6, 7, years old," Scott told UDaily, adding: "It's Taylor doing what she likes to do." Meanwhile, mum, Andrea, said she always gave her daughter the option of Plan B, but conceded there was only ever path for Taylor. "There would always be an escape hatch into normal life if she decided this wasn't something she had to pursue," she told Entertainment Weekly in 2008. "And of course that's like saying to her, 'If you want to stop breathing, that's cool.' " Fast forward 17 years, and Taylor is officially one of the most successful singers on the planet. She is also bigger than the recent Oasis mania despite the Gallagher brothers selling out shows across the UK and the rest of the world for their current reunion tour. While excitement is still fever pitch for the band, after Oasis' gigs in Cardiff and Manchester, data has found that the American songstress still has the bigger pulling power. According to stats, Taylor's 2024 Eras Tour proved to be more popular than the upcoming Oasis gigs. Fans' total searches for Taylor Swift were one and a half times the number of views compared to Oasis. The findings were compiled by comparing ticket sales from the week of each respective act's general on-sale date. And according to viagogo, they found that the Shake It Off songstress could have filled Wembley Stadium nine times more than Oasis based on global page views alone.
Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Is the Taylor Swift–Blake Lively duo finally over? Pop Icon reportedly feels betrayed by 'one word' that dragged her into legal drama
They were the epitome of celebrity sisterhood—Taylor Swift and Blake Lively , a duo so tight-knit they felt more like family than friends. Whether it was Taylor name-dropping Blake's kids in her lyrics or the duo showing up hand-in-hand at red carpets and dinner outings, their bond seemed unshakable. But as whispers of betrayal swirl through courtrooms and gossip circles, it appears that even the most glamorous friendships can fracture—possibly beyond repair. From Swift's 'dragon' to cut off: What led to the fallout According to a report from Times of India, the fissures began when Taylor Swift 's name unexpectedly surfaced in legal documents surrounding the ongoing lawsuit between Blake Lively and It Ends With Us director and co-star Justin Baldoni. In an effort to deflect attention, court documents allegedly show Lively referring to Taylor as one of her 'dragons'—a veiled attempt, sources say, to use Swift's fame as leverage in her defense. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Management Public Policy Others Artificial Intelligence others Leadership MBA MCA Data Science Technology Degree Healthcare healthcare Product Management Data Science Digital Marketing Operations Management Finance Design Thinking CXO Cybersecurity PGDM Project Management Data Analytics Skills you'll gain: Duration: 11 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK General Management Programme India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 10 Months IIM Kozhikode CERT-IIMK GMPBE India Starts on undefined Get Details Skills you'll gain: Duration: 9 Months IIM Calcutta CERT-IIMC APSPM India Starts on undefined Get Details That one word—'dragon'—may have ignited the Bad Blood Swift has now chosen not to forgive. An insider told Radar Online, 'Taylor is fiercely loyal. Once you break her trust, there's no going back. She's deeply hurt that someone so close to her would drag her into something she had nothing to do with.' Scott Swift's damage control fails as court drags Taylor in Despite desperate efforts by Taylor's father, Scott Swift, to keep his daughter out of the legal mess, a judge reportedly ruled that her private messages were relevant to the case. The decision shattered Taylor's resolve to stay uninvolved, and what was once a quiet storm turned into a very public friendship fallout. You Might Also Like: Has Taylor Swift pushed 'bestie' Blake Lively out of her girl squad? A-list celebrities reportedly rushing in to fill the top spot Fans began noticing subtle signs long before headlines confirmed them. Blake stopped attending Taylor's Eras Tour shows and remained notably silent during several milestone moments. The digital absence was deafening, especially for a friendship so heavily documented online. Blake Lively left blindsided and bruised Sources close to Lively claim the actress is equally shocked at how quickly things spiraled. Some blame Baldoni's legal team for throwing both women under the spotlight, while others suggest Blake underestimated how seriously Taylor would take the betrayal. 'She didn't mean to offend Taylor. It was a bad choice of words, but not malicious,' said a source familiar with Lively's side. 'But Taylor sees loyalty in black and white.' The squad reshuffle In true Swiftian style, silence speaks louder than any official statement. Taylor has since been spotted dining and laughing with longtime confidantes like Selena Gomez and the Haim sisters—conspicuously without Blake. It's a subtle but powerful signal that Swift's inner circle is undergoing a major realignment. One source told Radar Online, 'Selena wasted no time. She arranged a girls' night the moment she sensed Taylor was hurt. There's a quiet competition now—who stays in Taylor's circle, and who gets pushed out.' Neither Swift nor Lively has publicly addressed the rupture, but fans are reading between every post, every unfollow, and every dinner guest. The image of their once-glittering friendship now stands on shaky ground, a quiet echo of loyalty lost.
Newsweek
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Goldberg Not Happy With Final WWE Match
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Just days after competing in what was billed as his final match, WWE Hall of Famer Goldberg has expressed disappointment with how his retirement was handled. In a new, candid interview, Goldberg revealed he was "less than thrilled" with the execution of his final bow against World Heavyweight Champion GUNTHER. The match took place this past Saturday, July 12th, at the Saturday Night's Main Event premium live event in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. Speaking with Ariel Helwani, Goldberg did not hold back his frustrations. "A Little Less Than To Be Desired" Goldberg explained that while he was grateful to face a talent like GUNTHER, he had always envisioned his retirement match happening on a grander stage. He felt that a Saturday night television taping was not the ideal send-off. "You always have your dreams of how you're going to do things," Goldberg said (H/T to Ringside News). "And ultimately to have a little bit more control over the time and the space would have been much more preferred, let's just put it that way." His frustrations went beyond the choice of event. He also revealed that he was not given a proper chance to address the fans after the match, despite it being the end of his iconic career. "They cut me off for freaking 20 seconds with the microphone in my hand, for God's sakes," he stated. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 5: Bill Goldberg poses in the ring with Triple H during Bad Blood at State Farm Arena on October 5, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 5: Bill Goldberg poses in the ring with Triple H during Bad Blood at State Farm Arena on October 5, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. WWE/Getty Images The Grand Tradition Of The Final Bow In the world of professional wrestling, the retirement match for a legend is often treated as a sacred and emotional moment. Superstars like Ric Flair and Shawn Michaels had their careers ended in epic, story-driven main events at WrestleMania, WWE's biggest stage. These farewells are remembered as some of the most emotional moments in wrestling history. Goldberg's match, by contrast, took place at a smaller "B-level" premium live event. While Saturday Night's Main Event holds a nostalgic place in wrestling history, the modern version does not carry the prestige of a show like WrestleMania or SummerSlam, which may have contributed to Goldberg's feeling that his send-off was undervalued. More news: WWE News: Steve Austin Reveals Real-Life Vince McMahon Confrontation More To The Story? Goldberg also hinted that he has more to say on the matter once he is able to. His comments suggest he may be under a short-term contractual obligation that prevents him from speaking freely. "I got two weeks before I can really, you know, spill the beans and, you know, make my feelings kind of known about the entire rundown from the inception of the idea to its delivery," he revealed. The match itself saw Goldberg put up a valiant fight before ultimately being put to sleep by GUNTHER's sleeper hold, allowing the dominant champion to retain his World Heavyweight Title. While Goldberg passed the torch to a current-day star, it is clear he feels the story of his final chapter was not told the way he had hoped. More WWE News: For more on WWE, head to Newsweek Sports
