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Taylor Swift

The latest news on Taylor Swift, American singer-songwriter, including music news and updates.

Born

13 Dec 1989

Industry

Entertainment, Music

Job Title

Singer

Visitors try to stay cool as they walk along the National Mall on Friday as the country celebrates America’s 250th anniversary in Washington. Photo: TNS

United States

Heatwave upends Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids

Scorching conditions have forced officials in the US capital and elsewhere to cancel or postpone parades, concerts and fireworks displays.

4 Jul 2026 - 11:30AM

Jewellery

How Asian designers are redefining high jewellery craft globally

4 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married in star-studded New York ceremony

4 Jul 2026 - 2:45PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Conor Kennedy, Taylor Swift’s ex whose wedding could top her nuptials

The son of RFK Jr tied the knot with singer Giulia Be in March – their 3-day celebrations will be held against Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer landmark.

3 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

Conor Kennedy and Taylor Swift dated briefly in 2012. Photos: Getty Images, TNS

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kick off wedding celebrations: ‘she’s our queen’

An intimate dinner at Madison Square Garden for 100 guests on Thursday will be followed by a star-studded main event on Friday.

3 Jul 2026 - 7:20AM

Celebrity style

All about Monse, rumoured to be doing one of Taylor Swift’s wedding dresses

Founders Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia previously dressed the pop star for Selena Gomez’s wedding, when they were at Oscar de la Renta.

2 Jul 2026 - 5:48PM

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to wed at Madison Square Garden, insider says

New York is bracing itself for the superstar singer and football player’s nuptials, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani adding to the hype.

2 Jul 2026 - 11:06AM

Travis Kelce

Who is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s ‘genius’ wedding planner, Mark Seed?

The power couple have reportedly tapped wedding guru Mark Seed, who’s also worked with Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley, and Jennifer Lawrence.

25 Jun 2026 - 6:03PM

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift and the Haim sisters’ decade-long friendship

Swift – who is set to marry Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce – was just seen with her pals Este and Alana Haim at a Knicks game – so just how did they become friends?

20 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

Get to Know

Meet Taylor Swift’s hairstylist of over a decade, Jemma Muradian

The Armenia-born stylist, key to keeping Swift’s signature bangs in shape, also counts Gigi Hadid and Rachel Brosnahan among her customers.

15 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

Taylor Swift has been a client of New York hairstylist Jemma Muradian for over a decade. Photo: jemmamuradian.com/TNS

Jewellery

Heirlooms from Hatton Garden: discover London’s latest wave of goldsmiths

Margot Robbie is just one A-list fan of the work being done by innovative British artisans blending tradition and modernity in gold design.

4 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

Cece Jewellery’s Doll House is inspired by its Triptych Collection. Photo: Handout

Fame and celebrity

Meet Maisie Peters, the singer still waiting on her Taylor Swift wedding invite

The English musician, who’s also toured with Ed Sheeran and Noah Kahan, joked that she may not make the guest list after gushing over Hilary Duff.

30 May 2026 - 6:00PM

Islamic State

Man jailed for 15 years over foiled Taylor Swift concert attack plot in Austria

Austrian court convicts 21-year-old over planned 2024 bombing that forced the cancellation of concerts.

29 May 2026 - 3:13PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Avery Anna, ACM’s New Female Artist of the Year

Her viral TikTok video led to a Nashville recording deal, two full albums and the award, whose previous winners include Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.

25 May 2026 - 6:00AM

The Academy of Country Music has crowned Avery Anna as its New Female Artist of the Year. Photo: @avery.anna.music/Instagram

Horoscopes

Horoscopes: what’s your luck like in May and early June 2026, Water Snake month?

Snakes will have to work harder, Dragons can play to their strengths, and Rabbits should pay attention to health this month.

13 May 2026 - 4:14PM

What’s your luck like in the Water Snake month from May 6 to June 4? Illustration: SCMP Graphics

World of performing arts

A female Hamlet, a BMW-driving Hamlet: how Shakespeare’s play is having a moment

Fresh, vibrant and inclusive, new Hamlet productions are part of a wave of interest in the Shakespearean tragedy seen from stages to TikTok.

12 May 2026 - 3:15PM

Viral stories

‘Are you still hiring?’: K-pop king G-Dragon gifts flats to staff, sparks online buzz

Known for his exceptional loyalty, the pop icon has developed a strong bond with his long-term team.

12 May 2026 - 9:07AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Maren Flagg, the former showgirl who is suing Taylor Swift

She’s headlined at Caesar’s Palace, appeared on America’s Got Talent, penned a tell-all newspaper column about her life as a showgirl … and now has a podcast.

11 May 2026 - 6:00PM

Former Las Vegas showgirl Maren Flagg aka Maren Wade (right) is suing Taylor Swift over the latter’s The Life of a Showgirl album title. Photos: AP Photo, @marenwade/Instagram

Fashion

Mark Gong – loved by Rihanna and Lisa – on designing for the modern woman

The Shanghai-based designer is inspired by female stars like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter – and is all for women embracing their ‘nasty, messy’ desires.

29 Apr 2026 - 7:08PM

United States

Austrian citizen admits plot to kill at Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

The 21-year-old and two other men also planned attacks in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

28 Apr 2026 - 6:52PMvideocam

China economy

Letters | ‘Made in China’ label should be source of pride

Readers discuss the value of goods made in China, and Hong Kong’s mega-event strategy.

26 Apr 2026 - 11:20AM

Employees sew clothes for export at a factory in Tongren in southwestern China’s Guizhou province on May 15, 2025. Photo: AFP

Fame and celebrity

Who is Gracie Hunt’s fiancé, Derek Green – who has Chiefs roots too?

Clark Hunt’s daughter made her relationship with Green official last year, over a backing track of Taylor Swift’s song ‘You Belong With Me’.

10 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

Gracie Hunt is engaged to Derek Green. Photo: @graciehunt/Instagram

Fashion

Polo shirt reboot: how Ralph Lauren and Chanel are redefining preppy

Gigi Hadid’s Guest in Residence has both short- and long-sleeved polos, while Miuccia Prada’s takes have ranged from subversive to buttoned-up.

5 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over Life of a Showgirl album title

Las Vegas performer Maren Wade said the album threatened to eclipse her long-running Confessions of a Showgirl stage show.

31 Mar 2026 - 7:02AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Carter Faith, the singer joining Post Malone and Jelly Roll on tour

Faith – who released her debut album, Cherry Valley, on the same day as Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl – is a rising country singer.

26 Feb 2026 - 6:45PM

Carter Faith is a rising country music star. Photo: @carterfaith/Instagram

Jewellery

Explainer | Desert diamonds: what are they and who is wearing them?

These earthy warm-toned gemstones are appearing on everyone from Kim Kardashian to Emily Blunt to Doja Cat.

20 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM

Beyoncé wearing Shola Branson earrings on the Cowboy Carter tour. Photo: Handout

Islamic State

Austria files charges against suspect over planned 2024 Taylor Swift attack

Prosecutors said the now 21-year-old suspect planned to carry out an Islamist militant attack at a concert by the US singer in Vienna.

17 Feb 2026 - 1:08AM

Celebrity style

How celebrities are repurposing their engagement rings as divorce bling

From Emily Ratajkowski’s repurposed rings to Rachel Zoe’s diamonds, celebrities are redefining break-up jewellery trends.

11 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM

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Heatwave upends Fourth of July events across US, strains power grids

Scorching conditions have forced officials in the US capital and elsewhere to cancel or postpone parades, concerts and fireworks displays.

How Asian designers are redefining high jewellery craft globally

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce get married in star-studded New York ceremony

Meet Conor Kennedy, Taylor Swift’s ex whose wedding could top her nuptials

The son of RFK Jr tied the knot with singer Giulia Be in March – their 3-day celebrations will be held against Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer landmark.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kick off wedding celebrations: ‘she’s our queen’

An intimate dinner at Madison Square Garden for 100 guests on Thursday will be followed by a star-studded main event on Friday.

All about Monse, rumoured to be doing one of Taylor Swift’s wedding dresses

Founders Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia previously dressed the pop star for Selena Gomez’s wedding, when they were at Oscar de la Renta.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to wed at Madison Square Garden, insider says

New York is bracing itself for the superstar singer and football player’s nuptials, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani adding to the hype.

Who is Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s ‘genius’ wedding planner, Mark Seed?

The power couple have reportedly tapped wedding guru Mark Seed, who’s also worked with Jack Antonoff and Margaret Qualley, and Jennifer Lawrence.

Taylor Swift and the Haim sisters’ decade-long friendship

Swift – who is set to marry Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce – was just seen with her pals Este and Alana Haim at a Knicks game – so just how did they become friends?

Meet Taylor Swift’s hairstylist of over a decade, Jemma Muradian

The Armenia-born stylist, key to keeping Swift’s signature bangs in shape, also counts Gigi Hadid and Rachel Brosnahan among her customers.

Heirlooms from Hatton Garden: discover London’s latest wave of goldsmiths

Margot Robbie is just one A-list fan of the work being done by innovative British artisans blending tradition and modernity in gold design.

Meet Maisie Peters, the singer still waiting on her Taylor Swift wedding invite

The English musician, who’s also toured with Ed Sheeran and Noah Kahan, joked that she may not make the guest list after gushing over Hilary Duff.

Man jailed for 15 years over foiled Taylor Swift concert attack plot in Austria

Austrian court convicts 21-year-old over planned 2024 bombing that forced the cancellation of concerts.

Meet Avery Anna, ACM’s New Female Artist of the Year

Her viral TikTok video led to a Nashville recording deal, two full albums and the award, whose previous winners include Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.

Horoscopes: what’s your luck like in May and early June 2026, Water Snake month?

Snakes will have to work harder, Dragons can play to their strengths, and Rabbits should pay attention to health this month.

A female Hamlet, a BMW-driving Hamlet: how Shakespeare’s play is having a moment

Fresh, vibrant and inclusive, new Hamlet productions are part of a wave of interest in the Shakespearean tragedy seen from stages to TikTok.

‘Are you still hiring?’: K-pop king G-Dragon gifts flats to staff, sparks online buzz

Known for his exceptional loyalty, the pop icon has developed a strong bond with his long-term team.

Meet Maren Flagg, the former showgirl who is suing Taylor Swift

She’s headlined at Caesar’s Palace, appeared on America’s Got Talent, penned a tell-all newspaper column about her life as a showgirl … and now has a podcast.

Mark Gong – loved by Rihanna and Lisa – on designing for the modern woman

The Shanghai-based designer is inspired by female stars like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter – and is all for women embracing their ‘nasty, messy’ desires.

Austrian citizen admits plot to kill at Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

The 21-year-old and two other men also planned attacks in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Letters | ‘Made in China’ label should be source of pride

Readers discuss the value of goods made in China, and Hong Kong’s mega-event strategy.

Who is Gracie Hunt’s fiancé, Derek Green – who has Chiefs roots too?

Clark Hunt’s daughter made her relationship with Green official last year, over a backing track of Taylor Swift’s song ‘You Belong With Me’.

Polo shirt reboot: how Ralph Lauren and Chanel are redefining preppy

Gigi Hadid’s Guest in Residence has both short- and long-sleeved polos, while Miuccia Prada’s takes have ranged from subversive to buttoned-up.

Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over Life of a Showgirl album title

Las Vegas performer Maren Wade said the album threatened to eclipse her long-running Confessions of a Showgirl stage show.

Meet Carter Faith, the singer joining Post Malone and Jelly Roll on tour

Faith – who released her debut album, Cherry Valley, on the same day as Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl – is a rising country singer.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Explainer | Desert diamonds: what are they and who is wearing them?

These earthy warm-toned gemstones are appearing on everyone from Kim Kardashian to Emily Blunt to Doja Cat.

Austria files charges against suspect over planned 2024 Taylor Swift attack

Prosecutors said the now 21-year-old suspect planned to carry out an Islamist militant attack at a concert by the US singer in Vienna.

How celebrities are repurposing their engagement rings as divorce bling

From Emily Ratajkowski’s repurposed rings to Rachel Zoe’s diamonds, celebrities are redefining break-up jewellery trends.

Letters | ‘Made in China’ label should be source of pride

Explainer | Desert diamonds: what are they and who is wearing them?