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Daily Record
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Taylor Swift's dad undergoes sudden major heart surgery with singer by his side
Taylor Swift's father, Scott Swift, has undergone quintuple bypass surgery after a GP "saw something" concerning during a routine check up. Taylor Swift's father has undergone major heart surgery after a check up with the doctor. Scott Swift, 73, who played a big role in his daughter's music career, had quintuple bypass surgery last month after his GP "saw something" concerning. Quintuple bypass surgery is a very complex and serious procedure carried out to treat people with five severely blocked major arteries that pump the heart. Blood vessels are taken from another part of the body and transplanted onto each affected heart vessel to reroute blood flow around the blockages. The surgery aims to improve blood supply to the heart, minimising pain, shortness of breath, and possibly the risk of cardiac-related death. Taylor's dad Scott, is said to be "doing great" following the serious operation, according to TMZ. He was reportedly supported by the Love Story singer, his wife Andrea, and son Austin, throughout the surgery and during the recovery process, the Mirror reports. Taylor's rep told the outlet that the surgery was not the result of a heart attack but had taken place because Scott's doctor "saw something". They also confirmed that the dad-of-two is now "feeling just great". Scott played a big role in Taylor's younger years, raising her and her younger brother Austin on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania, US, before moving to Nashville to support the singer's music career. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Long before she became a Grammy-winning global superstar and billionaire, the Shake it Off star's parents said they were listening to her sing karaoke and driving her to local concerts near her hometown. Scott told UDaily: "She was always singing music when she was 3, 5, 6, 7, years old. It's Taylor doing what she likes to do." Meanwhile, mum, Andrea, said she always gave her daughter the option of Plan B, but said there was only ever path for Taylor. She told Entertainment Weekly in 2008: "There would always be an escape hatch into normal life if she decided this wasn't something she had to pursue. And of course that's like saying to her, 'If you want to stop breathing, that's cool.' " 17 years on, Taylor is one of the biggest singers in the world. The Belong You With Me singer is bigger than the recent Oasis craze despite Liam and Noel Gallagher selling out shows across the UK and the rest of the world for their current reunion tour. While excitement is still very high for the band, data has found that Swift still has the bigger pulling power. According to statistics, Taylor's 2024 Eras Tour proved to be more popular than the upcoming Oasis gigs. Data shows that fans' total searches for Taylor Swift were one and a half times the number of views compared to Oasis. The findings were compiled by comparing ticket sales from the week of each respective act's general on-sale date. According to Viagogo, they found that Swift could have filled Wembley Stadium nine times more than Oasis based on global page views alone.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Teen, 15, on trial over ISIS suicide plot to bomb Taylor Swift concert causing UK shows to be axed
Berlin's Superior Court of Justice agreed to a trial behind closed doors TAY 'BOMB' TRIAL Teen, 15, on trial over ISIS suicide plot to bomb Taylor Swift concert causing UK shows to be axed A TEEN has gone on trial over an IS suicide plot to bomb a Taylor Swift concert that led to three of the pop star's shows being axed and tighter security at her UK dates. The lad, 15, named as Mohammad A, is accused of translating bomb instructions from Arabic and sending them to the alleged mastermind. 2 Taylor Swift's concerts were supposed to take place at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna before they were cancelled due to the terror threats 2 Taylor later said she felt a 'tremendous amount of guilt' and 'new sense of fear' over threats faced by her fans Credit: Getty Austrian Beran A, 19, allegedly planned a suicide blast at an Eras tour gig in Vienna last August. German-educated Syrian Mohammad A was nicked on the day the gigs were axed after his name was found in Beran A's contacts, it was said. Shake it Off singer Taylor later said she felt a 'tremendous amount of guilt' and 'new sense of fear' over threats faced by her fans. Berlin's Superior Court of Justice agreed to a trial behind closed doors. Berlin's Superior Court of Justice agreed with his defence lawyers' request for a private trial due to his age and 'heated press coverage' of the case. Prosecutors say the teen started following Islamic State ideology in 2024 - and pledged loyalty to the terror group in a text. They have also said the main suspect in Austria, Beran A, was still under investigation. After the alleged plot emerged, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and London Mayor Sadiq Khan were accused of pressing police into giving Taylor, 35, a blue-light escort for her gigs in the capital. The London Mayor was among Labour figures who bagged freebies to her sell-out shows which took place amid heightened security.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Teen, 15, on trial over ISIS suicide plot to bomb Taylor Swift concert causing UK shows to be axed
A TEEN has gone on trial over an IS suicide plot to bomb a Taylor Swift concert that led to three of the pop star's shows being axed and tighter security at her UK dates. The lad, 15, named as Mohammad A, is accused of Advertisement 2 Taylor Swift's concerts were supposed to take place at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna before they were cancelled due to the terror threats 2 Taylor later said she felt a 'tremendous amount of guilt' and 'new sense of fear' over threats faced by her fans Credit: Getty Austrian Beran A, 19, allegedly planned a German-educated Syrian Mohammad A was nicked on the day the gigs were axed after his name was found in Beran A's contacts, it was said. Shake it Off singer Taylor later said she felt a 'tremendous amount of guilt' and 'new sense of fear' over threats faced by her fans. Berlin's Superior Court of Justice agreed to a trial behind closed doors. Advertisement READ MORE WORLD NEWS Berlin's Superior Court of Justice agreed with his defence lawyers' request for a private trial due to his age and 'heated press coverage' of the case. Prosecutors say the teen started following Islamic State ideology in 2024 - and pledged loyalty to the terror group in a text. They have also said the main suspect in Austria , Beran A, was still under investigation . After the alleged plot emerged, Home Secretary London Mayor Sadiq Khan were accused of pressing police into giving Taylor, 35, a blue-light escort for her gigs in the capital. Advertisement Most read in The Sun The London Mayor was among Labour figures who bagged freebies to her sell-out shows which Taylor Swift breaks her silence after three Vienna shows abruptly canceled over disturbing ISIS terror attack plot
Pink Villa
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Travis Kelce Reveals His Sweet Nickname for Taylor Swift Following Pop Icon's Shake it Off Performance, Check Out
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift have been one of the most adorable couples in the industry. As the fans have loved the duo chemistry, the NFL star and the musician, too, have made sure to give the audience what they want while always being in support of each other. As for their latest loved-up moments, the Kansas City Chiefs star went on to reveal his sweet nickname for his girlfriend. The NFL took to their social media to share a carousel post of Swift performing at the Tight Ends and Friends concert. Impressed by the pop star's singing, the athlete under his post went on to write, 'Turn me up Tay Tay!!' Travis Kelce cheers Taylor Swift as she performs in Nashville The Kansas City Chiefs player is often seen in support of his girlfriend. The soccer star would also show up at Swift's Eras Tour concert, cheering the singer on as she performed for thousands of her fans. As for the latest concert, the Bad Karma crooner donned a black mini-dress with a belt and performed at the evening in Nashville. At the Tight Ends and Friends concert, the musician also dedicated the lyrics to the players and her man. She said, 'We would like to dedicate this to our favorite players who are going to play, and these are the tight ends,' ahead of singing her hit song, Shake it Off. Meanwhile, it wasn't the only moment that the couple shared together at the event. In a TikTok video that was circulated on the internet, the duo was seen slow dancing to a remix of Swift's 2014 track. As for Swift's nickname, it isn't the first time that Kelce mentioned it on the public platform. Previously, the NFL star joined Taylor for her performance of I Can Do It With a Broken Heart at the London Eras Tour. Speaking about it later, Travis Kelce said, 'She was so fun about it. And you know, I'm always down to have some fun on stage with Tay Tay.' Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have been in a relationship since July 2023.
UPI
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Taylor Swift gives surprise performance at Travis Kelce's TEU event
1 of 3 | Taylor Swift performed "Shake it Off" for a large crowd Tuesday at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville. File Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI | License Photo June 25 (UPI) -- Taylor Swift's unprecedented run of shows for the Eras Tour might be over, but she made some "Wildest Dreams" reality with a return to the stage for a surprise performance, belting out her hit "Shake it Off" in Nashville. Swift took the stage at the Tight Ends & Friends Concert on Tuesday at Brooklyn Bowl Nashville. Luke Combs, Chase Rice, Jordan Davis, Sophia Scott, Graham Barham and Kane Brown were among the other performers. "We would like to dedicate this to our favorite players, who are going to play, and these are the tight ends," Swift said, referencing the lyrics to her hit song from the 2014 album 1989. Several social media users shared videos and photos of the performance. The event was associated with Tight End University, an annual three-day program -- co-founded by Swift's boyfriend and Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce -- that brings together NFL tight ends for various drills and activities. This year's event started Monday and will be held through Thursday at Vanderbilt University. The official Tight End University social media platforms shared photos and videos of Swift and Kelce on Tuesday night before the concert. The account also shared photos of several other star tight ends in attendance, including fellow co-founders George Kittle and Greg Olsen. Later Tuesday, Swift borrowed Kane Brown's guitar and took the stage with the country star, triggering screams from the crowd packed into Brooklyn Bowl Nashville. More than 50 tight ends committed to attend the 2025 edition of Tight End University, including Dallas Goedert, Brock Bowers, T.J. Hockenson and Evan Engram. The performance marked Swift's first known concert since she bought back her master recordings of her first six albums from Shamrock Capital. Taylor Swift-NFL mania Taylor Swift (L) and her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, stand on the field after the Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills 32-29 in the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on January 26, 2025. The Chiefs will meet the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LIX in New Orleans on February 9. Photo by Jon Robichaud/UPI | License Photo
