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Taylor Swift

The latest news on Taylor Swift, American singer-songwriter, including music news and updates.

Born

13 Dec 1989

Industry

Entertainment, Music

Job Title

Singer

Taylor Swift, Este Haim and Alana Haim at the NBA Finals in New York earlier this month. The trio have been friends for years. Photo: EPA

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift and the Haim sisters’ decade-long friendship

Swift – who is set to marry Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce – was just seen with her pals Este and Alana Haim at a Knicks game – so just how did they become friends?

20 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

Get to Know

Meet Taylor Swift’s hairstylist of over a decade, Jemma Muradian

15 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

Jewellery

Heirlooms from Hatton Garden: discover London’s latest wave of goldsmiths

4 Jun 2026 - 6:00AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Maisie Peters, the singer still waiting on her Taylor Swift wedding invite

The English musician, who’s also toured with Ed Sheeran and Noah Kahan, joked that she may not make the guest list after gushing over Hilary Duff.

30 May 2026 - 6:00PM

English singer-songwriter Maisie Peters opened for Taylor Swift on her Eras Tour but hasn’t received an invite to the superstar’s July wedding to Travis Kelce. Photos: @maisiehpeters/Instagram

Islamic State

Man jailed for 15 years over foiled Taylor Swift concert attack plot in Austria

Austrian court convicts 21-year-old over planned 2024 bombing that forced the cancellation of concerts.

29 May 2026 - 3:13PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Avery Anna, ACM’s New Female Artist of the Year

Her viral TikTok video led to a Nashville recording deal, two full albums and the award, whose previous winners include Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.

25 May 2026 - 6:00AM

Horoscopes

Horoscopes: what’s your luck like in May and early June 2026, Water Snake month?

Snakes will have to work harder, Dragons can play to their strengths, and Rabbits should pay attention to health this month.

13 May 2026 - 4:14PM

What’s your luck like in the Water Snake month from May 6 to June 4? Illustration: SCMP Graphics

World of performing arts

A female Hamlet, a BMW-driving Hamlet: how Shakespeare’s play is having a moment

Fresh, vibrant and inclusive, new Hamlet productions are part of a wave of interest in the Shakespearean tragedy seen from stages to TikTok.

12 May 2026 - 3:15PM

Viral stories

‘Are you still hiring?’: K-pop king G-Dragon gifts flats to staff, sparks online buzz

Known for his exceptional loyalty, the pop icon has developed a strong bond with his long-term team.

12 May 2026 - 9:07AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Maren Flagg, the former showgirl who is suing Taylor Swift

She’s headlined at Caesar’s Palace, appeared on America’s Got Talent, penned a tell-all newspaper column about her life as a showgirl … and now has a podcast.

11 May 2026 - 6:00PM

Former Las Vegas showgirl Maren Flagg aka Maren Wade (right) is suing Taylor Swift over the latter’s The Life of a Showgirl album title. Photos: AP Photo, @marenwade/Instagram

Fashion

Mark Gong – loved by Rihanna and Lisa – on designing for the modern woman

The Shanghai-based designer is inspired by female stars like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter – and is all for women embracing their ‘nasty, messy’ desires.

29 Apr 2026 - 7:08PM

Shanghai-based Mark Gong is dialed into pop culture and internet memes alike. Photo: Handout

United States

Austrian citizen admits plot to kill at Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

The 21-year-old and two other men also planned attacks in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

28 Apr 2026 - 6:52PMvideocam

China economy

Letters | ‘Made in China’ label should be source of pride

Readers discuss the value of goods made in China, and Hong Kong’s mega-event strategy.

26 Apr 2026 - 11:20AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Gracie Hunt’s fiancé, Derek Green – who has Chiefs roots too?

Clark Hunt’s daughter made her relationship with Green official last year, over a backing track of Taylor Swift’s song ‘You Belong With Me’.

10 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM

Gracie Hunt is engaged to Derek Green. Photo: @graciehunt/Instagram

Fashion

Polo shirt reboot: how Ralph Lauren and Chanel are redefining preppy

Gigi Hadid’s Guest in Residence has both short- and long-sleeved polos, while Miuccia Prada’s takes have ranged from subversive to buttoned-up.

5 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Taylor Swift wearing a Thom Browne polo shirt in New York last November. Photo: Star Max/GC Images

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over Life of a Showgirl album title

Las Vegas performer Maren Wade said the album threatened to eclipse her long-running Confessions of a Showgirl stage show.

31 Mar 2026 - 7:02AM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Carter Faith, the singer joining Post Malone and Jelly Roll on tour

Faith – who released her debut album, Cherry Valley, on the same day as Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl – is a rising country singer.

26 Feb 2026 - 6:45PM

Jewellery

Explainer | Desert diamonds: what are they and who is wearing them?

These earthy warm-toned gemstones are appearing on everyone from Kim Kardashian to Emily Blunt to Doja Cat.

20 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM

Beyoncé wearing Shola Branson earrings on the Cowboy Carter tour. Photo: Handout

Islamic State

Austria files charges against suspect over planned 2024 Taylor Swift attack

Prosecutors said the now 21-year-old suspect planned to carry out an Islamist militant attack at a concert by the US singer in Vienna.

17 Feb 2026 - 1:08AM

Celebrity style

How celebrities are repurposing their engagement rings as divorce bling

From Emily Ratajkowski’s repurposed rings to Rachel Zoe’s diamonds, celebrities are redefining break-up jewellery trends.

11 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM

Music

KPop Demon Hunters song Golden earns first K-pop Grammy

Best music film went to the documentary Music by John Williams, which means producer Steven Spielberg has officially won his first Grammy.

2 Feb 2026 - 4:48PM

Golden from K-Pop Demon Hunters wins best song written for visual media during the premiere ceremony of the Grammy Awards in Los Angeles, California on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

Thailand

‘So fake’: viral Lisa image for Thai tourism fuels AI concerns

The image of K-pop star Lisa Manobal framed against blooms of the Red Lotus Sea has sparked a meme wave and debate about AI in creative work.

23 Jan 2026 - 4:27PM

A Thai tourism promotional image featuring K-pop star Lisa. Photo: Instagram/tourismthailand

Bahamas

Bahamas: rock pools, pineapple farms and empty beaches off the beaten track

Few visitors go beyond Nassau and Paradise Island, but venturing further reveals historic caves, pink sand and guava duff to die for.

20 Jan 2026 - 3:27PM

Jewellery

Just ask Tay Tay: how the world fell in love with antique-cut diamonds

The Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce knew what he was doing when he proposed to The Life of a Showgirl singer with an old-mine-cut sparkler.

19 Jan 2026 - 5:58PM

Icons and Influencers

Meet Taylen Biggs, the 12-year-old influencer who interviews celebrities

The fashion prodigy with 2 million Instagram followers was only 18 months old when she modelled for the Kardashians’ kids clothing line – and just featured in Zootopia Two.

8 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM

Taylen Biggs is a social media influencer who rubs shoulders with Hollywood A-listers ... and she’s only 12. Photo: @taylenbiggs/Instagram

Jewellery

The 10 most popular diamond cuts to know, from marquise to triangle

Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga and Selena Gomez are just a few of the stars who made headlines this year with their choice of diamond jewellery.

27 Dec 2025 - 6:00AM

Travis Kelce proposed to Taylor Swift with an old-mine-cut diamond. Photo: @taylorswift/Instagram

Timepieces

9 top moments in watches in 2025: Trump tariffs, Urban Jürgensen and more

Taylor Swift announced her engagement wearing a Cartier Santos Demoiselle, while Aaron Taylor-Johnson was named Omega’s new brand ambassador.

19 Jan 2026 - 5:46PM

Fame and celebrity

All about the Taylor Swift-approved book, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

In an episode of her new Disney+ docuseries, Swift listened to this Barack Obama-recommended book by Liz Moore – now it’s coming to Netflix.

18 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM

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Taylor Swift and the Haim sisters’ decade-long friendship

Swift – who is set to marry Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce – was just seen with her pals Este and Alana Haim at a Knicks game – so just how did they become friends?

Meet Taylor Swift’s hairstylist of over a decade, Jemma Muradian

Heirlooms from Hatton Garden: discover London’s latest wave of goldsmiths

Meet Maisie Peters, the singer still waiting on her Taylor Swift wedding invite

The English musician, who’s also toured with Ed Sheeran and Noah Kahan, joked that she may not make the guest list after gushing over Hilary Duff.

Man jailed for 15 years over foiled Taylor Swift concert attack plot in Austria

Austrian court convicts 21-year-old over planned 2024 bombing that forced the cancellation of concerts.

Meet Avery Anna, ACM’s New Female Artist of the Year

Her viral TikTok video led to a Nashville recording deal, two full albums and the award, whose previous winners include Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood.

Horoscopes: what’s your luck like in May and early June 2026, Water Snake month?

Snakes will have to work harder, Dragons can play to their strengths, and Rabbits should pay attention to health this month.

A female Hamlet, a BMW-driving Hamlet: how Shakespeare’s play is having a moment

Fresh, vibrant and inclusive, new Hamlet productions are part of a wave of interest in the Shakespearean tragedy seen from stages to TikTok.

‘Are you still hiring?’: K-pop king G-Dragon gifts flats to staff, sparks online buzz

Known for his exceptional loyalty, the pop icon has developed a strong bond with his long-term team.

Meet Maren Flagg, the former showgirl who is suing Taylor Swift

She’s headlined at Caesar’s Palace, appeared on America’s Got Talent, penned a tell-all newspaper column about her life as a showgirl … and now has a podcast.

Mark Gong – loved by Rihanna and Lisa – on designing for the modern woman

The Shanghai-based designer is inspired by female stars like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter – and is all for women embracing their ‘nasty, messy’ desires.

Austrian citizen admits plot to kill at Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

The 21-year-old and two other men also planned attacks in Saudi Arabia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Letters | ‘Made in China’ label should be source of pride

Readers discuss the value of goods made in China, and Hong Kong’s mega-event strategy.

Who is Gracie Hunt’s fiancé, Derek Green – who has Chiefs roots too?

Clark Hunt’s daughter made her relationship with Green official last year, over a backing track of Taylor Swift’s song ‘You Belong With Me’.

Polo shirt reboot: how Ralph Lauren and Chanel are redefining preppy

Gigi Hadid’s Guest in Residence has both short- and long-sleeved polos, while Miuccia Prada’s takes have ranged from subversive to buttoned-up.

Taylor Swift sued for trademark infringement over Life of a Showgirl album title

Las Vegas performer Maren Wade said the album threatened to eclipse her long-running Confessions of a Showgirl stage show.

Meet Carter Faith, the singer joining Post Malone and Jelly Roll on tour

Faith – who released her debut album, Cherry Valley, on the same day as Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl – is a rising country singer.

.css-1f6sr3w{color:#727272;}Explainer | Desert diamonds: what are they and who is wearing them?

These earthy warm-toned gemstones are appearing on everyone from Kim Kardashian to Emily Blunt to Doja Cat.

Austria files charges against suspect over planned 2024 Taylor Swift attack

Prosecutors said the now 21-year-old suspect planned to carry out an Islamist militant attack at a concert by the US singer in Vienna.

How celebrities are repurposing their engagement rings as divorce bling

From Emily Ratajkowski’s repurposed rings to Rachel Zoe’s diamonds, celebrities are redefining break-up jewellery trends.

KPop Demon Hunters song Golden earns first K-pop Grammy

Best music film went to the documentary Music by John Williams, which means producer Steven Spielberg has officially won his first Grammy.

‘So fake’: viral Lisa image for Thai tourism fuels AI concerns

The image of K-pop star Lisa Manobal framed against blooms of the Red Lotus Sea has sparked a meme wave and debate about AI in creative work.

Bahamas: rock pools, pineapple farms and empty beaches off the beaten track

Few visitors go beyond Nassau and Paradise Island, but venturing further reveals historic caves, pink sand and guava duff to die for.

Just ask Tay Tay: how the world fell in love with antique-cut diamonds

The Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce knew what he was doing when he proposed to The Life of a Showgirl singer with an old-mine-cut sparkler.

Meet Taylen Biggs, the 12-year-old influencer who interviews celebrities

The fashion prodigy with 2 million Instagram followers was only 18 months old when she modelled for the Kardashians’ kids clothing line – and just featured in Zootopia Two.

The 10 most popular diamond cuts to know, from marquise to triangle

Kim Kardashian, Lady Gaga and Selena Gomez are just a few of the stars who made headlines this year with their choice of diamond jewellery.

9 top moments in watches in 2025: Trump tariffs, Urban Jürgensen and more

Taylor Swift announced her engagement wearing a Cartier Santos Demoiselle, while Aaron Taylor-Johnson was named Omega’s new brand ambassador.

All about the Taylor Swift-approved book, The God of the Woods by Liz Moore

In an episode of her new Disney+ docuseries, Swift listened to this Barack Obama-recommended book by Liz Moore – now it’s coming to Netflix.

Letters | ‘Made in China’ label should be source of pride

Explainer | Desert diamonds: what are they and who is wearing them?