Taylor Swift

2024 - 9 - 11

When Swift Speaks, Even Politics Sways: Kamala Harris Gets the Swift Treatment!

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Taylor Swift's surprise endorsement of Kamala Harris could shake up voter turnout! Dive into how pop culture collides with politics and what Elon Musk has to say about it!

In a surprising turn of events that sent ripples through the political landscape, Taylor Swift officially endorsed Kamala Harris for president right after a crucial debate. Swift took to Instagram, where her more than 280 million followers hang on her every word, to share her thoughts: "I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter." With a flick of her perfectly manicured wrist, Swift could potentially sway many young voters to engage in the electoral process, showing that her voice resonates far beyond the glittery world of pop music.

Not one to shy away from using her platform, Swift didn't stop at an endorsement. She also made headlines with her sharp criticisms of the opposition, calling out the AI-generated images from former President Trump’s campaign. The stakes are high as we approach the election, and Swift's endorsement not only keeps the conversation going but also reminds us that the youth vote is increasingly important in shaping the outcomes of elections. It appears Swift is not merely a singer; she’s weaving her narrative into the fabric of political discourse.

However, it wasn't just Swift's endorsement that caught everyone's attention; tech mogul Elon Musk found himself in hot water for a comment he made regarding Swift. In a rather odd attempt at humor, Musk suggested he could "impregnate" Swift after the endorsement, which of course sparked backlash on X (formerly Twitter). While Musk's comment was undoubtedly bizarre and undeniably cringe-worthy, it highlighted the sensational nature of celebrity influence in politics. Imagine the drama of the pop star dating the tech titan while championing a presidential campaign—you can't write this stuff!

Meanwhile, the impact of Swift's endorsement is tangible, as her single Instagram post drove over 337,000 users to visit vote.gov, showcasing her ability to translate her influence from music charts to voter registration charts. Swift’s political engagement is not just about celebrity; it’s about igniting conversations and motivating her fans to make their voices heard in the upcoming election.

In fact, did you know that celebrity endorsements have historically seen various impacts on elections? Some studies suggest that stars like Swift can significantly boost voter turnout among their fan bases. Also, the intersection of social media and politics is more evident than ever, as seen by Swift’s post leading to a massive jump in traffic to voting resources. Who knew a pop star could be a political power player?

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Taylor Swift has endorsed Kamala Harris for president — will it matter? (Public Radio Tulsa)

Swift wrote on Instagram, "I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter." How much sway do stars really have when it ...

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Taylor Swift cites AI-generated images from Trump campaign in ... (CyberScoop)

Taylor Swift said she would support Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris for president shortly after Tuesday night's debate ended, taking a shot along ...

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Elon Musk Slammed for Taylor Swift Comment 'I Will Give You a Child' (Variety)

Elon Musk was blasted on X for suggesting he would impregnate Taylor Swift after she endorsed Kamala Harris for president.

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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president after debate ends (Pentiction Western News)

'Calm and not chaos' pop star says while throwing her support behind US vice-president.

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How Taylor Swift Surprised Harris, and Entered a New Political Era (The New York Times)

The pop star capped a big night for Kamala Harris with an unexpectedly timed endorsement that could draw in more young voters. Ms. Swift's political message ...

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Taylor Swift drove more than 337000 visitors to vote.gov with ... (CBS News)

Taylor Swift's post endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris for the White House on Tuesday drove at least 337826 users to visit the site vote.gov.

Taylor Swift has endorsed Harris. How big of a difference could it ... (NPR)

Just after the debate ended, Swift endorsed Vice President Harris on Instagram, where she has more than 280 million followers.

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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after debate (The Fulcrum)

After the presidential debate Tuesday night, pop star Taylor Swfit endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in an Instagram post. But rather than asking her ...

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How Taylor Swift's Harris endorsement is impacting the 2024 election (Axios)

Taylor Swift's Instagram post endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris is now one of her most-engaging main grid posts of 2024 as of Wednesday night, ...

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Taylor Swift, Post Malone win best collaboration at MTV's Video ... (Reuters)

Taylor Swift and Post Malone landed the best collaboration trophy for their pop song "Fortnight" to kick off MTV's annual Video Music Awards on Wednesday.

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Taylor Swift Remembers 9/11 During Acceptance Speech at the ... (Variety)

Taylor Swift commemorated the 9/11 attacks in her acceptance speech at the MTV Video Music Awards.

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Sweet Sixteen: All of Taylor Swift's MTV VMAs Red Carpet Outfits ... (WWD)

Taylor Swift arrives at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards in Kaufmanfranco dress, at Paramount. Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images. In 2008, during her first MTV VMA ...

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Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter win early at MTV Video Music Awards (CBS News)

Taylor Swift and Post Malone took home the first award of the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards for best collaboration, handed to them by Flavor Flav and Olympian ...

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Taylor Swift Beats Beyoncé's Record for Most MTV Video Music ... (Variety)

Taylor Swift beats Beyoncé's record of 26 MTV Video Music Award wins, upping the new record for solo acts to 30.

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MTV VMAs 2024: Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter, Chappell Roan ... (The Guardian)

On this year's Video Music Awards black carpet, pop's biggest stars opted for lace, 90s glamour and the barely there.

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Taylor Swift Wins Video of the Year at 2024 MTV VMAs, Breaking ... (Hollywood Reporter)

Taylor Swift won video of the year for her song 'Fortnight,' ft. Post Malone, at the 2024 MTV Video Music Awards, breaking multiple records.

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Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris: Will it make a difference? (Aljazeera.com)

After the Harris-Trump debate, Swift posts online that she will be voting for Harris and Walz.

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MTV Awards: Taylor Swift, Chappell Roan and Katy Perry sparkle (BBC News)

Taylor Swift becomes the most-awarded artist in MTV history, while Katy Perry gets the night's main prize.

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MTV VMAs 2024: Taylor Swift becomes most decorated solo artist of ... (The Guardian)

Swift won video of the year and Katy Perry received a lifetime achievement award in a ceremony where almost all its prizes went to female artists.

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Taylor Swift Ties Beyoncé as All-Time Top VMAs Winner (Billboard)

Taylor Swift Sets VMAs Records Galore at 2024 Awards; Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion, Katy Perry and More Also Win Big.

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Taylor Swift Celebrates Big VMAs Win By Thanking Boyfriend Travis ... (Forbes)

Swift became the first artist to win the Video of the Year award five times and overtook Beyonce's record of 27 VMA prizes on Wednesday.

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Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter win at MTV Video Music Awards (WJMN - UPMatters.com)

The MTV Video Music Awards return Wednesday night with a whole lot of Taylor Swift. Will she become the most-awarded musician in VMAs history?

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Full List: Burna Boy, Ayra Starr miss out as Taylor Swift, others bag ... (The Punch)

Nigerian trio of Damini Ogulu, known better as Burna Boy; Oyinkansola Aderibigbe, known professionally as Ayra Starr, and Temilade Openiyi, better known as ...

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Opinion | Taylor Swift and the Deeper Meaning of the Democratic ... (The New York Times)

For a certain swath of America, the big news of Tuesday night's presidential debate wasn't made by Donald Trump or Kamala Harris, but by Taylor Swift.

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MTV VMAs: Taylor Swift matches Beyonce as most-awarded artist ... (Sky News)

Both Taylor Swift and Katy Perry pay tribute to their boyfriends - Travis Kelce and Orlando Bloom - while accepting their awards, with Swift praising her ...

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Taylor Swift Shatters VMA Records with Seven Wins, Ties Beyoncé ... (Arise News)

Pop megastar Taylor Swift made history at the MTV Video Music Awards on Wednesday, taking home seven trophies and tying Beyoncé for the most lifetime accolades ...

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'Everything he touches turns happiness' – Taylor Swift hails ... (Daily Post Nigeria)

American singer, Taylor Swift has praised her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, for his contribution to her career. While receiving her award for Video of the Year.

Taylor Swift Responded To Trump's AI Driven Nonsense With An ... (Techdirt)

Last month, we discussed the internet's reaction to Donald Trump, well, Donald Trumping all over social media. He shared several images on social media, ...

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The best moments from the MTV VMAs, as Taylor Swift wins big (The Washington Post)

Performers at MTV's 40th annual Video Music Awards included Eminem, Megan Thee Stallion, Katy Perry, LL Cool J and Camila Cabello.

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Taylor Swift has endorsed Kamala Harris for president — will it matter? (NPR)

Swift wrote on Instagram, "I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter." How much sway do stars really have when it ...

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Vote.Gov Had Nearly 406000 Visitors After Taylor Swift's Endorsement (Forbes)

The billionaire pop star also encouraged her fans to register to vote when accepting an award at the MTV Music Video Awards.

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Taylor Swift Thanks Boyfriend Travis Kelce as She Accepts Video of ... (Rolling Stone)

Taylor Swift accepted the Video of the Year award at the 2024 VMAs Wednesday night as she took home the award for 'Fortnight' with Post Malone.

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Taylor Swift endorses 'warrior' Kamala Harris for president (BBC News)

The pop megastar says on Instagram the country can accomplish more if "we are led by calm and not chaos”.

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Taylor Swift's Harris Post Drove Over 400000 Visitors to Vote.gov (Variety)

Taylor Swift drove a huge spike in traffic to the U.S. government's Vote.gov site following her endorsement of VP Kamala Harris for president.

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Trump campaign drops Taylor Swift-inspired merch after Kamala ... (Hindustan Times)

Following Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, Trump's campaign released Swift-inspired merchandise.

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In his copycat era? Donald Trump releases Taylor Swift-inspired ... (Quartz)

The t-shirt's release came less than 24 hours after Trump dismissed Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris.

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Taylor Swift wins big at Video Music Awards (CBS News)

MTV celebrated 40 years of the Video Music Awards Thursday night and it was a big night for Taylor Swift. The pop star won Video of the Year for "Fortnight" ...

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