Taylor Swift news diary: Singer's 'Cruel Summer' achieves third No. 1 on Billboard Global 200 chart
Welcome to our daily Taylor Swift News Digest, your go-to source for the latest updates and insights into the world of one of today's most influential and celebrated artists.
Delve into Swift's dynamic career, public appearances, and the buzz within the entertainment industry as we provide you with a bite-sized overview of the happenings in the life of this multi-talented and ever-evolving artist.
NFL under fire as Taylor Swift gets more screen time than Simone Biles during games
Olympian Simone Biles attended her husband Jonathan Owens' football game in Green Bay on October 29. However, their beloved fans couldn't help but notice the stark contrast in media coverage when compared to Travis Kelce and Swift.
Regular audience members pointed out the limited camera time given to the Olympian. At least some viewers at home were left uncertain about her presence at the event.
READ MORE: NFL accused of 'racial bias' as Taylor Swift gets more camera time than Simone Biles during games
Taylor Lautner recalls starring in Taylor Swift's music video with Jimmy Fallon
Taylor Lautner, known for his role in the 'Twilight' series, recently appeared on 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon' and shared an amusing anecdote about his involvement in his former flame, Swift's music video.
Lautner recalled receiving a call from his manager, who informed him that Swift's team wanted his updated phone number. "Taylor reached out, pitched me the idea. The idea was incredible," the ex-boyfriend said. "We had been out of touch for a while, so it was a real cool, full-circle moment for both of us and then we jetted off to Liverpool, England, shot the video."
Taylor Swift ties with Olivia Rodrigo with another Global No. 1 single
Swift's song 'Cruel Summer' has reached the top spot on the Billboard Global 200 chart, marking her third No. 1 hit on this worldwide ranking. With this achievement, Swift is now tied with Olivia Rodrigo as the woman with the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Global 200 chart.
READ MORE: Taylor Swift Matches Olivia Rodrigo With Another Global No. 1 Single
Travis Kelce is spending lavishly to 'impress' Taylor Swift
Since Kelce's relationship with Swift began in early October, the Kansas City Chiefs star has spared no expense to impress his Grammy-winning girlfriend. The couple has been increasingly public about their relationship, with Swift even spending time with Kelce's family and attending Chiefs games.
"Travis is over the moon for Taylor," said an insider. "He'll do anything to impress her, no matter the cost!"
Taylor Swift’s ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ surpasses 1 million album sales in the US
Swift's re-recorded album, '1989 (Taylor’s Version)', has sold over 1 million copies in the United States within the first five days of its release (Oct. 27-31). Notably, it has already become the top-selling album of the year, surpassing Swift's own 2022 release, 'Midnights', which sold 778,000 copies in 2023 through till Oct. 26.
With this accomplishment, Swift now has the three top-selling albums of the year, with 'Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)' ranking as the third best-seller, having sold 742,000 copies since its release in July.
READ MORE: Taylor Swift’s ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)’ Has Sold Over 1 Million Albums in the US
