Taylor Swift might have a shelf full of trophies and platinum records, but she’s not too high on the hog to poke a little fun at herself every now and then. Known for being a pretty funny gal in addition to a country music hitmaker, Swift’s latest laugh is a hilarious promo video for the 10th season of ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show.’
Country music artists have always been known for their charitable efforts, and now three of the genre’s elite are being recognized with nominations for 2012 VH1 Do Something! Awards. Taylor Swift, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton will compete for their respective trophies, which are awarded to artists who blaze the trail for community service and involvement.
Ever since word of a collaboration between Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber made headlines, fans of the two megastars have been anxiously waiting to catch a first listen of what it sounds like when two young icons team up. Unfortunately, the wait will be a bit longer, as the ‘Boyfriend’ star didn’t include the mashup on his latest album, ‘Believe.’
What does Taylor Swift have that, say, peers such as Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry and Adele don’t? The official title of ‘Highest Paid Celebrity Under 30,’ that’s what. Swift was crowned with this accolade by Forbes, which annually estimates and tallies the earnings of celebrities. The singer topped the overall list, edging out many of her contemporary, popular music peers by collecting approximately $57 million in income between May 2011 and May 2012.
Country music darling and America’s sweetheart Taylor Swift dropped some big hints on her Facebook page yesterday (July 9), eluding that big news is on the way. While she didn’t specifically say that the to-be-announced reveal is related to her new album — due out later this year — we’re speculating that it probably has something to do with that.
One good turn deserves another. Classic rock singer/songwriter James Taylor was invited to join Taylor Swift onstage during her tour stop at New York City’s famed Madison Square Garden last November, so it was only fitting that he return the favor. On Monday (July 2), Swift took the stage alongside Taylor for an exciting collaboration during his show at Tanglewood in the Berkshires in Massachusetts.
It would seem that Taylor Swift is changing her signature scent in 2012. After the release of a first fragrance last year, the 22-year-old sensation has unveiled a follow-up spritzer, Wonderstruck Enchanted. The name suits the ‘Mine’ hitmaker’s free-spirited, vibrant persona — and so does her new perfume bottle. Made from red glass and adorned with tiny flower and bird charms, Wonderstruck Enchanted is the perfect essence of a new, more mature Taylor Swift.
The country music went world wide in June 2012. Stars tweeted from all over, including during trips to London, Australia and from the audience of the CMT Music Awards in Nashville. They serve drinks at that awards show, which led to more than a few funny tweets. Two of those made the Top Tweets of June 2012 list.
Taylor Swift has been a fan of James Taylor’s music ever since she was a little girl. And she should be — after all, Swift’s parents had the soulful folk-rock singer in mind when they named their baby girl. The 22-year-old country superstar especially adores Taylor’s hit ‘Fire and Rain,’ and lucky for her, the ‘Mean’ hitmaker will have the opportunity play a few tunes — and maybe even her favorite song — with James Taylor at the iconic Tanglewood venue in Massachusetts on July 2.
June 26, 2012 Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, and Patsy Cline are included among Rolling Stone Magazine's "Women Who Rock".
