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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Scooter Braun Addresses Speculation Taylor Swift's ‘Vigilante S***' Lyrics Are About His Divorce
Scooter Braun has heard the fan theories that his 2022 divorce from Yael Cohen inspired Taylor Swift's 'Vigilante S***.' 'No, 'cause I talk to Yael every day,' Braun, 44, said on the Thursday, July 17, episode of the 'Question Everything' podcast, denying the 2022 single is about his breakup. '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. [She's] the mother of my children [and] that is my family for life.' He added, '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. It's what we say to each other. So, no, I never thought that it was about us, [and] she never thought it was about us.' Braun further quipped that the rampant theories were a 'great strategy move' to drum up attention for 'Vigilante S***' — but he wasn't the lyrical inspiration. Taylor Swift's Fallout With Big Machine Records, Scooter Braun and Scott Borchetta: Everything We Know Braun filed for divorce from Cohen in July 2021 after seven years of marriage. The pair, who share three children, finalized their divorce in September 2022, agreeing to split assets and with Braun being ordered to pay child support. That same year, Swift, 35, released 'Vigilante S***' on her Grammy-winning album Midnights. 'She needed cold, hard proof, so I gavе her some / She had thе envelope, where you think she got it from?' Swift sings. '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 / Drivin' in your Benz / Lately, she's been dressin' for revenge.' While Swift famously doesn't reveal her musical muses, fans presumed the 'ex-wife' in question was Cohen because of the pop star's infamous bad blood with Braun. Swift had recorded her first six albums under Big Machine Records, which sold the music rights to Braun's Ithaca Holdings firm in 2019. Swift claimed at the time that she was never given the option to own her own work and planned to rerecord the albums instead. Braun later sold the discography to Shamrock Capital in 2020 for $300 million. Scooter Braun Says 'It's Time to Move on' From Taylor Swift Feud 5 Years After Drama Ignited Swift was ultimately able to buy back the masters from Shamrock earlier this year. 'To say this is my greatest dream come true is actually being pretty reserved about it,' she wrote in a lengthy letter published via her eponymous website in May. 'To my fans, you know how important this has been to me — so much so that I meticulously re-recorded and released four of my albums, calling them 'Taylor's Version.' The passionate support you showed these albums and the success story you turned The Eras Tour into is why I was able to buy back my music. I can't thank you enough for helping to reunite me with this art that I have dedicated my life to, but have never owned until now.' As for Braun, he responded in a statement shared with Us Weekly. 'I am happy for her,' he succinctly said. Solve the daily Crossword
Malay Mail
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Malay Mail
Taylor Swift's dad recovering after quintuple bypass, singer and family by his side
LOS ANGELES, July 18 — Taylor Swift's father, Scott Swift, is reportedly 'doing fantastic' after undergoing a quintuple bypass surgery — and true to form, the Grammy-winning singer was right there with him through it all. According to the New York Daily News, the 73-year-old had the major heart operation more than a month ago, not due to a heart attack, but because of something doctors spotted during a routine checkup. A spokesman for Swift confirmed to the Daily News that the singer, 35, along with her mother Andrea and younger brother Austin, were by Scott's side during his surgery and recovery. It's a rare update on the health of the Swift family, who've quietly weathered personal health battles over the years. In 2015, Taylor revealed in a now-deleted Tumblr post that Andrea had been diagnosed with cancer, a moment that inspired her to urge fans to get their loved ones checked. In a 2019 Elle essay, she opened up further: 'Both of my parents have had cancer, and my mom is now fighting her battle with it again. It's taught me that there are real problems and then there's everything else.' That emotional period inspired the ballad Soon You'll Get Better, a raw tribute to her mother. Scott, a regular backstage fixture during Taylor's record-breaking Eras Tour alongside Andrea, made headlines earlier this year for a separate incident in Australia. He was accused of assaulting a photographer after an encounter in Sydney. At the time, a Swift spokesman told the Daily News that 'two individuals were aggressively pushing their way towards Taylor, grabbing at her security personnel, and threatening to throw a female staff into the water.' Authorities ultimately chose not to pursue charges. For now, though, it's clear that the Swift family is focused on what matters most — each other. 'Doing fantastic,' the rep told the Daily News. And for Swifties everywhere, that's the kind of update worth singing about.
Yahoo
4 days ago
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Taylor Swift's Dad Is Recovering From Heart Surgery: Reports
Taylor Swift's father is recovering after recently undergoing major heart surgery, according to multiple reports. Scott Swift, 73, had quintuple bypass surgery just over a month ago and is doing 'fantastic,' a rep for his musician daughter told Billboard. His children, Taylor and Austin, and their mother, Andrea, have been with him throughout his entire surgery and recovery process, TMZ and People also reported. The reports state that he underwent the procedure ― which creates a new path for blood to go around a blocked artery ― due to concerns from his doctor, not because of a heart attack. A rep for Taylor did not immediately return requests for comment. The 'Tortured Poets Department' singer has spoken in the past about her parents' health, revealing in a 2019 essay for Elle that both of her parents had been diagnosed with cancer. 'Both of my parents have had cancer, and my mom is now fighting her battle with it again,' she wrote. 'It's taught me that there are real problems and then there's everything else. My mom's cancer is a real problem. I used to be so anxious about daily ups and downs. I give all of my worry, stress, and prayers to real problems now.' Scott notably appeared in the 2020 Netflix documentary about his pop star daughter, 'Miss Americana.' He featured in one of the film's most talked-about scenes sparring with Taylor over her desire to speak out against now-Sen. Marsha Blackburn, the Republican who ran for Tennessee's Senate seat in 2018. He's also appeared alongside her at Kansas City Chiefs games, which Taylor has attended in support of her tight end boyfriend, Travis Kelce. Related... Travis Kelce Comes Clean About 'Craziest Thing' He's Faced Dating Taylor Swift Taylor Swift Surprises Fans With Live 'Shake It Off' Performance At Travis Kelce's Event Taylor Swift Granted Restraining Order Against Stalker Who Claims She's Mother Of His Child
CNA
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNA
Taylor Swift's father is recovering from major heart surgery
Taylor Swift's father, Scott Swift, has undergone major heart surgery. A spokesperson for the Blank Space singer has confirmed that Scott Swift had quintuple bypass surgery last month and is now recovering from the procedure. His wife of 37 years, Andrea Swift, along with his children, Taylor Swift and Austin Swift, have been by his side through the surgery and recovery process. Taylor Swift previously disclosed that her mother had been diagnosed with cancer in 2015. She wrote on social media site Tumblr at the time: "I'm writing to you with an update I wish I wasn't giving you, but it's important and I'm used to sharing important events in my life with you. "Usually when things happen to me, I process them and then write music about how I feel, and you hear it much later. This is something my family and I thought you should about now." The singer continued: "I'd like to keep details of her condition and treatment plans private, but she wanted you to know. She wanted you to know why she may not be at as many shows this tour. She's got an important battle to fight." Swift also wrote a deeply personal essay when her mother's cancer returned in 2019, which later led to the discovery of a brain tumour during her treatment. The Anti-Hero singer wrote in Elle magazine: "It taught me that there are real problems and then there's everything else. My mom's cancer is a real problem. I used to be so anxious about daily ups and downs.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Health
- Daily Mail
Taylor Swift's father, 73, undergoes major surgery in terrifying health scare
Taylor Swift 's father has undergone a major heart surgery in a terrifying health scare. Scott, 73, underwent a complicated quintuple bypass surgery on his heart after a doctor noticed something during a routine checkup. Thankfully, the dad of two has made a speedy recovery, and source close to Taylor has since told Daily Mail that Scott's recovery has so far been 'fantastic.' Throughout his recovery from surgery, both Swift, and her younger brother, Austin, were by his side during the scary time. His wife, Andrea, who he has been married to for 37 years, was also there to support him. Swift's rep told the outlet that his bypass surgery was not the result of a heart attack. The surgery is quite a major one, as it requires doctors to restore blood flow to certain areas of the heart. The procedure involves creating a bypass for more blood to flow to the heart, which is done by harvesting a blood vessel from a different part of the body, per Cleveland Clinic. It can be a complicated procedure and the surgery may last for several hours. Once leaving the hospital, many complete a cardiac rehabilitation program, which helps to rebuild your strength. Per Cleveland Clinic, 72 percent of those who undergo this surgery are men, the average age being 66. But luckily, those who undergo the surgery have a strong recovery rate, and many report having alleviated symptoms afterwards. Swift has always been close to her parents, especially her father, as he's often seen at her concerts and even at football games to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce. In a 2019 interview with Elle Magazine, the Cruel Summer revealed that both her parents have battled cancer in the past. She revealed the news when she penned a story, '30 Things I Learned Before Turning 30,' for the magazine. Swift explained that she had 'learned how to handle serious illness' in her family. 'Both of my parents have had cancer, and my mom is now fighting her battle with it again,' she wrote at the time. 'It's taught me that there are real problems and then there's everything else,' she continued. In 2015, her mom, Andrea, was diagnosed with breast cancer, and a brain tumor in 2019. 'I used to be so anxious about daily ups and downs,' Swift wrote. 'I give all of my worry, stress, and prayers to real problems now.'
