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The MTV VMAs of 2024 were filled with big wins and even bigger performances. Katy Perry was honored by taking home the Video Vanguard Award, Sabrina Carpenter performed a medley of her hits including “Espresso” & “Taste,” Taylor Swift won big and so much more. Keep watching to learn more about what went down! Taylor […]
Taylor Swift threw her two cents into the presidential race on Tuesday night after the debate between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. Here’s what she had to say about throwing her support behind the VP. Tetris Kelly: Taylor Swift has endorsed Kamala Harris for president, and Kamala has fully embraced it with music and merch. […]
Elon Musk, one of the most powerful individuals to ever walk this earth, is no match for Taylor Swift. His words.
As the presidential debate reached its conclusion Tuesday night, Sept. 10, Swift reached for her device and shared a 300-word missive on social media.
It was a manna from heaven for the Democrats, as Swift confirmed that she was throwing her support behind VP Kamala Harris in the race to the White House, and urged others to do their research, and vote.
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“I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election,” she wrote. “I’m voting for Kamala Harris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos.”
She continued, “I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate Tim Walz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades.”
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Swift didn’t waste the opportunity to land a blow on Donald Trump who, earlier, shared AI-generated images that appeared as though she was on the Trump train.
“Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site. It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation,” she explains.
“It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth.”
The post was accompanied with a picture of Taylor cuddling her cat, Olivia Benson, and signed off as “Childless Cat Lady,” a jab at Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance and his professed views on Democrat voters.
Musk has a ticket on the Trump train. And, as social media was blowing up with TayTay’s unequivocal endorsement, he got a few words in.
“Fine Taylor,” Musk posted on X, the social platform he owns, “you win … I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life.”
Safeguarding cats is one thing, but promising to give “a child” to TayTay, 20 years his junior and dating NFL star Travis Kelce, is a bizarre take. Musk, who has a long-held ambition to populate Mars, has fathered 12 known children, and is currently engaged in a custody battle with former girlfriend Grimes over three of them.
Fine Taylor … you win … I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 11, 2024
Musk wasn’t done there. The South Africa-born billionaire entrepreneur is apparently positioning himself and Swift and king-makers in the forthcoming federal election. Replying to a tweet from an X user, he wrote: “Oh my God, this has really become an Elon vs Taylor Swift election now.”
Most political pundits and market researchers reckon the race is too tight to call. The endorsement of Swift, who can mobilize millions of Swifties through her social channels, has been welcomed by Walz, who described her post as “eloquent.”
Taylor Swift caused a major stir on Sept. 10 when she publicly endorsed Kamala Harris for President in a candid Instagram post after the first presidential debate.
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“I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader, and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos,” Swift wrote on Instagram, alongside a photo of her and her cat, Benjamin Button.
In a jab to OP vice-presidential candidate JD Vance, the “Cruel Summer” singer signed off with, “With love and hope, Taylor Swift, Childless Cat Lady.”
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The post exploded, racking up 1 million “likes” in just 13 minutes, with Swift’s celebrity friends and fans jumping in to show support.
Among the first to engage was Charli XCX, a known Harris supporter, who famously tweeted earlier this year, “Kamala IS brat,” sparking one of Harris’ viral campaign moments. Speaking of the moment, the Brit previously said she’s “happy to help to prevent democracy from failing forever.”
Other notable figures quickly followed suit. Selena Gomez liked the post on Instagram, as did Jennifer Aniston, Lady Gaga, Andy Cohen, Mandy Moore, Jack Antonoff, DJ Zedd and Australian singer Gretta Ray.
Bette Midler, however, kept it simple, tweeting, “#TAYLORSWIFT endorses #KamalaHarris4President!!”
In what was among the more unsettling reactions, Elon Musk jumped into the conversation with a bizarre tweet: “Fine Taylor… you win… I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life.”
Fine Taylor … you win … I will give you a child and guard your cats with my life— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) September 11, 2024
Meanwhile, MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell offered high praise for Swift’s move, calling it “the most important celebrity endorsement I’ve ever seen,” adding, “For someone who’s never been impressed by celebrity endorsements, this is perfect and powerful.”
While the multi-award-winning artist’s post has generated widespread support, not all reactions were enthusiastic. When asked about the endorsement, former President Donald Trump simply responded, “I have no idea.”
During the Sept. 10 debate against Kamala Harris, Donald Trump stunned viewers with the baseless claim that Haitian migrants in Springfield, Ohio, were “eating the dogs and cats” of local residents, referencing a viral Facebook post that circulated in the area.
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“In Springfield, they’re eating the dogs,” Trump said. “The people that came in, they’re eating the cats. They’re eating the pets of people that live there. And this is what’s happening in our country and it’s a shame.”
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Debate moderator David Muir swiftly debunked the claim, saying that the city manager of Springfield, Ohio, said there were “no credible reports of specific claims of pets being harmed, injured or abused by individuals within the immigrant community.”
Trump replied, “People on television say my dog was taken and used as food.” Muir reiterated, “Again the Springfield city manager says there’s no evidence of that.”
Understandably, the wild allegation quickly became the most talked-about moment of the night.
Flavor Flav wasted no time jumping into the conversation, quipping on X: “Pet Shop Boys better stay inside and lock the doors. You too, Snoop Dogg. And Pitbull.”
Other celebrities reacted with disbelief. Bette Midler called out the claim directly, tweeting, “Now he’s spreading that lie about eating cats,” while noting debate moderator David Muir had disproven Trump’s statement.
Pet Shop Boys better stay inside and lock the doors. You too Snoop Dogg. And Pitbull.— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) September 11, 2024
“People don’t leave my rallies.” Hahahahahaha. Now he’s spreading that lie about eating cats. Muir says NO PETS have been harmed.— bettemidler (@BetteMidler) September 11, 2024
Trump’s vice-presidential running mate J.D. Vance, who shared the viral post on his X (formerly Twitter) account on Sept. 9, later doubled down on the pet-eating story in the post-debate spin room.
“We just heard a 911 call from a citizen in Springfield earlier today that some of the immigrants were capturing geese at the local pond, slaughtering them and killing them,” Vance told reporters. When pressed about the claim that migrants were eating pets, he responded, “I don’t know what are the full spate of animals being consumed there, but I know the geese are certainly among them.”
In a statement, Springfield police further clarified, “There have been no credible reports or specific claims of pets being harmed, injured, or abused by individuals within the immigrant community.”
Reuters also fact-checked the claim, confirming there was no evidence to support widespread incidents of pet theft or harm by Haitian migrants.
The outlandish claim about pet-eating dominated social media, with many left shocked by the absurdity of the situation. Check out some of the best reactions below.
taylor swift heard people were eating cats & she stood tf up— bella (@a90strend) September 11, 2024
Wow, cats have had a hell of an election season huh?— Jasmine Wright (@JasJWright) September 11, 2024
Whoopi Goldberg weighed in on the conversation surrounding Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter album and its lack of nominations at the 2024 CMA Awards, offering a pragmatic take.
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While many have expressed disappointment over the “snub”, Goldberg believes it wasn’t a case of being overlooked. “A lot of people are surprised — I don’t know why — that it didn’t receive a single CMA Award nomination,” Goldberg stated on The View.
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“I don’t think she was snubbed, I think they just didn’t… it wasn’t for them.”
Goldberg’s perspective comes as part of a larger conversation sparked by the Cowboy Carter album, which marks Beyoncé’s foray into country music. Released in March, the album has performed remarkably well, peaking at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 – her eighth record to do so – and staying on the Top Country Albums chart for an entire month.
Despite the album’s commercial success, the country music industry has been slow to embrace it fully, a sentiment echoed by some of Goldberg’s cohosts.
Sunny Hostin expressed her surprise at the lack of recognition for two tracks in particular: Beyoncé’s reimagining of Dolly Parton’s classic “Jolene” and the original song “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
“I thought she would at least get nominated for those two,” Hostin said, referencing how even Parton herself had given Beyoncé her blessing to cover “Jolene,” even appearing on the track to introduce it.
“But, my mother always told me, ‘Find the audience that’s looking for you.’ This audience isn’t looking for her,” Hostin concluded.
Alyssa Farah Griffin chimed in, pointing out that while industry insiders might not have been supportive, fans certainly were. “The Country Billboard charts do not lie,” she added. However, Goldberg reminded her that fans and voters don’t always see eye to eye.
Sara Haines rounded out the discussion by pointing out that awards aren’t necessarily the ultimate validation, remarking, “The best revenge is success.”
The conversation on The View follows comments made by Beyoncé’s father, Mathew Knowles, who has been vocal about his disappointment with the CMA Awards.
In an interview with TMZ, Knowles said, “There’s more white people in America and unfortunately they don’t vote based on ability and achievements. It’s still sometimes a white and Black thing.”
Knowles also referenced Beyoncé’s controversial performance with the Dixie Chicks at the 2016 CMAs, noting that the show never properly acknowledged her contribution.
Though the Cowboy Carter snub left many puzzled, the album’s chart performance speaks volumes. It dominated the Billboard 200 for two weeks and made Beyoncé the first Black woman to top the Hot Country Songs chart with “Texas Hold ‘Em.”
The album boasts a diverse lineup of billed guest artists, including Tanner Adell, Beyoncé’s daughter Rumi Carter, Miley Cyrus, Willie Jones, Tiera Kennedy, Linda Martell, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Post Malone, Reyna Roberts, Shaboozey and Brittney Spencer.
Among the many additional players on the album: 070 Shake, Jon Batiste, Ryan Beatty, Gary Clark Jr., The-Dream, Rhiannon Giddens, Paul McCartney, Pharrell, Robert Randolph, Nile Rodgers, Raphael Saadiq, Sara Watkins and Stevie Wonder.
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Suki Waterhouse’s second album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin, is coming soon. The singer, model and actress shares how she recorded the album while pregnant, how her role in Daisy Jones and the Six inspired her to tackle her solo career, a glimpse into her upcoming tour and more!=
Hey, I’m Lindsey Havens for Billboard News, and we are here with artist, singer-songwriter, actress, model, whatever, Suki Waterhouse.
Hi!
I feel like I need to say that’s a song title, which we will get into — you just, like, do so much.
She’s a model, actress, whatever.
Your second album, Memoir of a Sparklemuffin album, I want to ask first how it was different this time compared to the making of your debut album.
The first record I made, I’d never made a record before. I’d been releasing things by myself for, like, 10 years, 8-10, years, so I didn’t have a label, I didn’t have any team. There was no sort of, like, there was nothing behind me at that point. And then I kind of went and asked a couple of people if they would sign it, and everyone said no. And then Sub Pop said yes, but I had to kind of really bang down the door. And it took like, six months of writing emails, and they said, “No, we don’t want to listen to any songs from models or actresses, whatevers.”
So it was a completely different experience this time. I’ve been able to collaborate with different people, and, you know, have, yeah, have different artists that I could call up, and a few more people wanted to get in the room with me than they did before. So it was, like, very, very different in that way.