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Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Woke Triple J takes a dig at Taylor Swift at the end of their news segment - as they continue their hate campaign against pop star
A Triple J newsreader has taken a thinly-veiled dig at Taylor Swift following the announcement of her new studio album, The Life of a Showgirl. Presenter Jack James raised eyebrows on Friday's breakfast show as he wrapped up his news bulletin by sarcastically announcing: 'That's the news for the day. I am off to announce my 12th studio album on my boyfriend's podcast now.' His comment clearly poked fun at Swift for unveiling her 12th studio album on this week's episode of her boyfriend Travis Kelce 's New Heights podcast. Triple J, an ABC-owned station that brands itself as an inde broadcaster, has made no secret of its dislike for Swift's music due to its mainstream pop appeal, having largely excluded her music from its rotation for a decade. Back in 2014, the station famously banned the songstress' music after a social media campaign for her hit Shake It Off to take out the Hottest 100. The campaign gained so much traction that even KFC jumped on board, with the fast food chain offering a $19.89 voucher - in reference to the pop star's 1989 album - to customers who posted their favourite Swift song. The move ultimately breached the countdown's strict policy of disqualifying artists who receive commercial endorsement. 'Their #Tay4Hottest100 campaign bought Taylor a one-way ticket to Bansville,' the ABC wrote in an article revealing the decision to disqualify her. However, in a statement to Daily Mail Australia in 2023, Triple J insisted Swift was not actually 'banned' from Australia's biggest annual music competition. 'There has never been a ban on Taylor Swift as an artist appearing in triple j's Hottest 100, however we were forced to disqualify one of her tracks in the Hottest 100 of 2014 because voting guidelines were breached,' a spokesperson said. Meanwhile, Swift's decision to announce her new album on Kelce's podcast has also ruffled some feathers among critics. Hannah Ferguson, who has been described as a 'next-generation feminist' and runs the news commentary platform Cheek Media, had some thoughts on the pop star's announcement, which she shared with her 193,000 Instagram followers on Tuesday. 'YES I will be the first listener but imagine being one of the most successful women in the world and announcing your next huge career milestone on your boyfriend's sport podcast,' Ferguson wrote across an Instagram clip that showed her looking bemused. Ferguson's comments section was quickly filled with followers who were confused by her stance. 'Why yuck someone's yum? This is an exhausting take,' one person commented, while another said, 'This is a strange take.' 'Imagine being bothered by this,' wrote someone else, with one more saying, 'This ain't it. Support women and whatever decision they make to better themselves.' Others supported Ferguson's view, with one fan commenting, 'Hard agree. I get she wants to boost up his podcast but, I don't see why he has to be involved in such a huge announcement for her mammoth career. 'It's out of character for her to be on a podcast period, let alone announce a new album on there. Will listen regardless and love that she is happy but for us very long term Swifties we know this is a strange move.'
Daily Mail
08-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Coronation Street's Rebecca Ryan welcomes her second child with husband Dan Acraman as she shares a sweet snap and name
Coronation Street 's Rebecca Ryan has given birth to her second child as she announced the news with a sweet snap posted to Instagram on Sunday. The soap actress, 33, who played Lydia Chambers on Coronation Street from 2021 to 2022, welcomed the newborn after she and her husband Dan Acraman, who she married in September 2022, welcomed their first in April 2023. Taking to social media, Rebecca shared an adorable snap of her new baby girl dressed in a beige baby grow while lying on a pink fluffy blanket. Sharing the family's new arrival, she penned: 'Introducing the newest member of my little girl gang, the adorable Oriana.' And her Corrie star brother Jack James has appeared to be every inch the doting uncle as he shared a sweet snap to own social media holding the newborn alongside his first daughter, Aurora. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the Daily Mail's new showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Rebecca first revealed she was pregnant in January and playfully joked about her exciting news, stating that 'sleep was overrated'. Revealing her jovial news to her followers, the TV star shared an array of stunning snaps proudly showing off her blossoming baby bump. She captioned her album: 'Sleeps overrated anyway, here comes baby No.2' alongside a red heart emoji. Her friends and family flocked to her comments box to congratulate the actress. Rebecca's brother, Jack - who starred in Coronation Street as Jacob Hay from 2021 until 2023 - was among those commenting. He penned: 'Can't wait to meet my new best mate.' Glamour model Rhian Sugden added: 'Here she issssss!' alongside a string of heart-eyed emojis. Meanwhile, a fan typed: 'Awhhh amazing, congratulations to you all' alongside red heart emojis. Her friends and family flocked to her comments box to congratulate the actress Rebecca's news comes nearly two years after she welcomed her first baby. At the time, she shared an adorable snap of her daughter cuddled up in a white blanket and sleeping in a striped onesie as she announced her baby's arrival. In an accompanying caption, Rebecca revealed that she and her husband Dan had named her baby daughter Aurora. She wrote: 'Welcome to the world my beautiful baby girl Aurora.' She was quickly flooded with congratulatory messages from her co-stars and other famous pals as they took to the comments section. Rebecca rose to fame on Channel 4 comedy series Shameless, and is now known for playing Lydia in the ITV programme.
