Category: Blog
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I Swear I Wasn’t Going to Be a Taylor Swift Fan
I wasn’t going to be a Taylor Swift fan. Once upon a time, I bought her first album back before she was ever known, but I never listened to it. I wasn’t going to listen to a country singer. Throughout the years, there was a small part of me that wondered if I was missing…
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Taylor Swift: Not a God. Not a Sacrifice.
When God appeared before Abraham in his old age to tell him he would have a son, Abraham laughed, and after that laughter Isaac was named. Of the forefathers in the Bible, Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, it is Isaac we know the least about. The Bible does not bother to tell us much about Isaac,…
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Taylor Swift Stayed in the Headlines Throughout August
Every month, Taypedia publishes a blog post rounding up the news from Taylor Swift’s life during the last 30 or so days. Every month, the article informs readers that her life was hectic, her work took her around the globe and more. Perhaps a new milestone was added to her portfolio of achievements, or she…
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Carole King, Sen. Elizabeth Warren Rally With Swifties For Kamala
The Eras Tour may be on a break, but Swifties are still getting surprise songs. Carole King gave fans of Taylor Swift an impromptu performance of one of Swift’s biggest hits Tuesday night during a virtual kickoff meeting for Swifties for Kamala, a political organization aiming to harness the power of the Swiftie community to…
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Third Places (Taylor’s Version): Fandom and the rise of a new type of community
Very few artists could ever hope to change the face of music quite like Taylor Swift has. The Eras Tour, concluding its Europe leg in late August and heading into its final leg in October, is a prime example of this. What other artist could get away with a celebration of their career mid-career? The…
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‘I Can Do It with a Broken Heart’ and the complexities of human emotions
“‘Cause I’m a real tough kid, I can handle my shit.” With this piercing line, Taylor Swift delves into the complexities of human emotions in “I Can Do It With a Broken Heart” from the album The Tortured Poets Department. This song is not just a declaration of strength, but a visceral exploration of navigating…
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A Planned Terrorist Attack Canceled Their Eras Tour Shows. Swifties Gathered Together Anyway.
Ciara Molloy was scheduled to attend night one of the Eras Tour in Vienna on Thursday. A Swiftie since 2007, the 30-year-old from Dublin, Ireland, and her sister were getting ready to go to bed the night before their early flight to Austria when they got the news that the show they had been dreaming…
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Alanis Morissette Walked So Taylor Swift Could Run: Why Feminine Rage Fuels So Many of Their Hits
Taylor Swift and Alanis Morissette have a strong, undeniable link artistically. Both artists are giving women permission to express something that they’re often denied: feminine rage. Let’s start with Morissette. The cultural impact of the Canadian songstress’s 1995 album Jagged Little Pill cannot be overstated. The entire album is pure gold and has sold over…
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Surprising no one, Taylor Swift was very busy in July
The true heat of the summer is officially here, and Swift-related news is hot, hot, hot. Swift recently performed in countries like Germany, Poland, London and more, all of which are facing the heat and humidity that you might be facing as well. If only her hairstylist could give us their secret for keeping Swift’s…
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Taylor Swift’s Bestie Abigail Is Pregnant: A History of Their Friendship and Why She Is So Iconic to Swifties
Taylor Swift’s inner circle is about to expand with a tiny addition. Taylor’s best friend, Abigail Anderson Berard (née Anderson), announced Wednesday night on Instagram that she and her husband, Charles Berard, are expecting the couple’s first child. Yes, Taylor’s going to be an auntie! For her caption, Abigail borrowed a lyric from Taylor’s “But…
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