Taylor Swift has responded to some of the positive reviews on her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department.

The Karma hitmaker, 34, took to her Instagram Stories on Sunday and reposted a number of reviews on her latest body of work, captioning each one with her own lyrics.

She shared a glowing review from Rolling Stone which summed up Swift on the album as ‘confused, bitter, raging, vulnerable, yet more gloriously chaotic than we’ve ever heard her before.’

The singer wrote on the post, ‘And that’s the closest I’ve come to my heart exploding.’ The line comes from track two, which bears the same name as the album, and Swift added two white heart emojis to it.

It comes after one magazine excluded a critic’s byline on a less-than-favorable review of the hitmaker’s new album over fears of harassment from Swift’s loyal fans.

Taylor Swift has responded to some of the positive reviews on her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department; seen in 2023

The superstar also shared a five-star review from The Times, adding ‘These Chemicals hit me like white whine’ from her song The Alchemy.

Another positive review came from The Independent, with critic Helen Brown writing, ‘The whole album is a terrific reminder of the intense, personal connection Swift can conjure in song.’

‘She fills arenas and dominates the news agenda because listeners can relate to her starry dramas – her tales endow their own experiences with new electricity.’

Taylor re-posted it to her Stories adding the line, ‘Everyone we know understands why it’s meant to be’ — another one of her lyrics.

She also shared a five-star review from iNews, which called her new album a ‘unique record – and one of the star’s most emotionally poised.’

Swift added the lyrics, ‘I feel like laughing in the middle of practice’ to the review, from her love anthem to boyfriend Travis Kelce, 34, titled High School.

Meanwhile earlier in the day Paste Magazine cited safety reasons as the need for their review to be anonymous.

Writing on X (formerly known as Twitter) in an editor’s note, the publication stated, ‘There is no byline on this review due to how, in 2019 when Paste reviewed Lover, the writer was sent threats of violence from readers who disagree with the work.’

They ended the statement with, ‘We care more about the safety of our staff than a name attached to an article.’

The Karma hitmaker, 34, took to her Instagram Stories on Sunday and reposted a number of reviews from magazines about her latest body of work

She shared a five-star review from The Times, adding ‘These Chemicals hit me like white whine’ from her song The Alchemy

Another positive review came from The Independent, and Taylor re-posted it to her Stories adding the line, ‘Everyone we know understands why it’s meant to be’, another one of her lyrics

She also shared a five-star review from iNews, which called her new album a ‘unique record – and one of the star’s most emotionally poised’

Although the negative review was not likely to dissuade any of the millions of people who have already listened to the album since it dropped early Friday morning, it does offer up a hefty dose of criticism and accuses the Grammy winner of being unable to not ‘infantilize the very people who buy into her music and drive her successes upwards in the first place.’

The review also asserts that TTPD’s ‘title track features some of Swift’s worst lyricism to date.’

The writer had praise for But Daddy I Love Him, saying it ‘really lends its hand to the knack for awe-striking, stand-still melodies that Swift has long shown she has a finesse for.’

Much of the article seemed to take issue with whether Swift could be tortured while living a billionaire’s lifestyle.

‘If Swift can return to one of her dozen beach houses across the world, kick up her feet and say “I’m a poet of struggle,” then who is to say that millions — maybe billions — of people with access to a notes app and a social media account won’t dream that dream, too?’ they asked.

Fans were furious that the writer would not stand behind their words.

‘Where is the alleged “review” of the actual album? This is just pure ragebait vomit lol,’ wrote one angry fans.

‘The opening line about Sylvia Plath taking her life isn’t quirky and is extra tasteless when you add the moral digs at Taylor’s jet usage considering the writer clearly does not care to be empathetic unless it’s time to tear down Taylor in a “music review.”‘ penned another.

‘We want real journalist back not this gossip article,’ declared a fan.

At least one reader seemed to appreciate the controversial column.

‘Amazing article, paste magazine!!! So glad true journalists are telling the truth and not being afraid of denouncing the devil,’ the wrote.

It comes after one magazine excluded a critic’s byline on a less-than-favorable review of the hitmaker’s new album over fears of harassment from Swift’s fans

Paste magazine cited safety concerns as the reason for not revealing the reviewer’s name, explaining some Swifties had threatened violence following a bad review of 2019’s Lover

Angry fans left their own review of the review

At least one reader appreciated the anonymous author’s take on the new LP

The Tortured Poets Department was an immediate hit with consumrs. It sold some 1.4 million copies on Friday and was as streamed on Spotify more than 300 million times in a single day. The single, Fortnight, featuring Post Malone also broke records

Despite scoring somewhat less-positive reviews than her last three albums, according to Metacritic, The Tortured Poets Department was an immediate hit with consumers.

It sold around 1.4 million copies on Friday and surpassed the record set by 1989 (Taylor’s version) to become her biggest US album to date.

The LP was streamed on Spotify more than 300 million times in a single day.

It became the first album to cross the 200 million and 300 million stream mark, according to the platform.

Fortnight, the first single featuring Post Malone, also broke records for the most streamed song in a single day.

Swift wrote ‘All’s Fair in Love and Poetry,’ but topping the charts while hanging out at one of her beach houses may be the best revenge after a bad review.

Jason Kelce Defends Taylor Swift Against Kim Kardashian’s Mockery

In a surprising twist, Jason Kelce, the celebrated football player, has taken a stand in defense of Taylor Swift. The recent incident involves reality TV star Kim Kardashian, who stirred controversy by sharing a TikTok post that poked fun at Taylor’s dance moves from her “Delicate” music video.

The video, a sped-up edit of Taylor’s graceful choreography, aimed to label her as untalented. However, Jason Kelce was having none of it. In a candid response, he called out Kim Kardashian, urging her to reconsider her actions. “Sit down, Kim!” he exclaimed, emphasizing that Taylor’s artistry deserves respect.

This unexpected clash between pop culture icons highlights the complexities of fame, creativity, and public perception. Jason Kelce’s unwavering support for Taylor Swift underscores the importance of standing up against negativity, even in the glitzy world of Hollywood.

As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Taylor Swift’s dance moves may be delicate, but her impact on the music industry remains indelible.

Spot Taylor Swift’s second nod to Australia in playful ‘blink and you’ll miss it’ holiday snap – after star wore an Aussie designer in new music video

It seems Taylor Swift is a huge fan of Australian fashion after the star was spotted in multiple looks from Down Under designers in a matter of days.

The megastar shared a quick montage of clips of personal moments from her life when she released her 11th studio album on April 19.

One shot shows the singer on holiday wearing the Devi Plunge V wire bikini top from iconic Australian brand Zimmermann.

The $280 top is from the label’s 2023 Summer Swim collection and features a colourful patchwork paisley print.

Taylor paired the bikini top with a pair of yellow stripe boxer shorts from Venroy, founded by Sean Venturi on Bondi Beach in 2010.

Taylor Swift wore two items from Australian brands in a promotional video. Her bikini top if from Zimmermann while her shorts are by Bondi label Venroy

The $280 top is from the label’s 2023 Summer Swim collection and features a colourful patchwork paisley print

It isn’t the first time the 34-year-old sported the $150 Aussie-made shorts.

She was seen in the shorts and its matching shirt tied around her waist in a snap of her and her friend Blake Lively in an Instagram post from September 2022.

Unfortunately for fans of the artist’s style, the look will be hard to recreate as both items are now sold out.

Taylor also wore an Australian label in the video clip for her newest single Fortnight.

She donned an extravagant ball dress from Melbourne designer Toni Maticevski.

Toni Maticevski’s team confirmed to FEMAIL that Taylor is the first to wear the $6,200 Candescence dress and they have been in chats with the singer’s stylists since before the Grammy Awards where she announced the release of her latest album in February.

The pearl-coloured gown has a ‘sculptural silhouette’, angular neckline and a gathering of the artfully crinkled material at the hip to expose the thigh.

‘Euphoric and romantic the Candence Gown is one of the most coveted silhouettes of the season,’ Maticevski says.

Taylor paired the bikini top with a pair of yellow stripe boxer shorts from Venroy. She also wore the shorts in September 2022 (right)

Taylor also wore an Australian label in the video clip for her newest single Fortnight. She donned an extravagant ball dress from Melbourne designer Toni Maticevski

Swifty style blogger Sarah Chapelle, known as Taylor Swift Style, praised the choice from 47-year-old Aussie fashion designer Maticevski.

‘This particular gown is from the brand’s Spring/Summer 2024 collection – its name of course to me is most reminiscent of the worn ‘candescent’, meaning to glow,’ she said.

The dress is similar to the white Schiaparelli number Taylor wore to the 2024 Grammy Awards.

It was at that Grammy’s that Taylor announced the release of her 11th studio album Tortured Poets Department where the song ‘Fortnight’ in the clip will be featured.

Maticevski has been making waves on the Australian fashion scene since he won the New Designer Award at the Melbourne Fashion Festival back in 2002.

From 2006-2010, the designer had shows at New York Fashion Week and impressed style lovers with a collection at Paris Couture Week in 2017.

Maticevski has grown his brand to create ranges of shoes, leather goods and children’s clothing, been featured on the pages of fashion magazines around the world and dressed celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Florence Pugh.

Michael J. Fox predicts decades of future success, and lasting legacies, for Taylor Swift and Ryan Reynolds.

The 62-year-old actor spoke with People Tuesday for the publication’s 50th anniversary issue, and was asked about who he thought would continue to remain relevant over the next 50 years.

The Back To The Future star cited the massive influence and huge platform Swift, 34, already has with her sizeable fanbase.

‘I think she’s going to be a really important person,’ Fox said of Swift, just days after 90s rocker Courtney Love called the Grammy-winning songstress ‘not important.’

Fox, who also played the role of Alex P. Keaton on the hit 80s TV sitcom Family Ties, said of Swift: ‘I think she moves economies, she changes the way the world works, and that’s amazing.’

Michael J. Fox, 62, predicts decades of future success for Taylor Swift, 34, and Ryan Reynolds, 47. Pictured earlier this month in Nashville

Fox, who headlined films such as Doc Hollywood, The Secret of My Success and Casualties of War, noted what Swift has ‘said publicly about issues.’

Swift has lent her opinion toward political issues on occasion, such as in 2018 when she publicly opposed RepublicanSenator Marsha Blackburn’s campaign in Tennessee.

Fox said that he’s come ‘full circle’ in his thoughts on Swift, as he ‘didn’t have an opinion’ about the musical artist in the first place.

‘Now I have a wife and four kids who worship her,’ Fox said in reference to his wife Tracy Pollan, 63, and children Sam, 34, Aquinnah, 29, Schuyler, 29, and Esmé, 22.

Fox said Reynolds, 47, also stood out to him as a celebrity whocould have a long-lasting impact in the world.

‘I think Ryan Reynolds could be a really important person,’ Fox said. ‘He’s so smart, he’s so talented … he knows how to leverage things and make them succeed in other areas.’

The Deadpool leading man –who was among the celebrities who accompanied Swift to an NFL game last fall– is ‘a very philanthropic person,’ Fox said of his fellow Canadian actor.

Fox added of Reynolds: ‘I think he’s positioned to really do amazing things … God forbid I should put more weight on him, but I think he’s positioned to really do amazing things.’

Travis Kelce has seemed to subtly hint that one of Taylor Swift‘s new songs is about him – with a very telling social media post coming from his New Heights podcast.

Swift released 31 songs on her new record – The Tortured Poets Department – this week including one called ‘So High School’ which appears to be referencing the Kansas City Chiefs star.

As well as lyrics such as ‘ Truth, dare, spin bottles/You know how to ball, I know Aristotle’, Swift also sings: ‘I feel like laughin’ in the middle of practice/To that impression you did of your dad again’.

And as social media speculated on Travis being the subject of the song, the New Heights social media account shared a hilarious old clip on Friday night of Travis and older brother Jason doing an impression of their father, Ed.

The brothers joke about their dad making them eat all their mashed potatoes ‘with five sticks of butter’ as kids and telling them to be thankful, with the caption: ‘Those Papa Kelce impressions are just too good.’

In a new Taylor Swift song she sings about Travis’ funny impression of his father Ed (right)

The Swifties loved the timing of the post, commenting underneath: ‘New heights social media intern is QUICK with these references.’

Another said: ‘Y’all know exactly how to make swifites smile.’

A different fan said: ‘Ed has made it into the Taylorverse already.’

Last year, the brothers also joked about Swift’s first meeting with their Dad at the October 12 game against Denver Broncos at Arrowhead Stadium.

‘If you were watching the game, you saw something momentous happen,’ Jason said on their following show.

‘Momentous,’ said Travis, laughing in agreement.

‘He shouldn’t be talking to Taylor Swift,’ Jason joked. ‘If you see Dad talking to someone and you can’t hear what’s happening, who knows where that conversation is going.’

CHICAGO — A day after being named one of People Magazine’s “sexiest men alive,” Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce made a fashion statement at a Chicago landmark.

A viral video captured by Matt Berklan, of ontapsports.net, shows the Birds star wearing a very tiny shirt as he stopped by The Wiener’s Circle Wednesday night.

SEE ALSO: Taylor Swift’s attendance at Kansas City Chiefs game brings spike in Travis Kelce jersey sales

The famous hot dog stand is known for not just its food, but serving up a side of funny insults.

A sign outside the store read, “welcome to the other Kelce brother” and “welcome Taylor’s boyfriend’s brother” in reference to his brother, Travis, and his relationship with Taylor Swift.

On Thursday night, Jason Kelce made an appearance in the broadcast booth at Soldier Field during the Bears-Panthers game, where he said he wasn’t sure where Travis was spending the bye week.

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Football star, Travis Kelce, surely knows how to make his lady feel special. Taylor Swift, the Grammy Award-winning artist, released her much-awaited 11th studio album, The Tortured Poets Department, and her boyfriend went all out to celebrate the special occasion.

The Kansas City Chiefs tight end splurged on gifts, spending a whopping $27,000. From De Beers jewelry to an array of her favorite flowers, Kelce left no stone unturned in making Swift’s day memorable.
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“He loves to give her gifts, and she is a lover of good things, of good clothing and nice jewelry,” stated a source. “Travis knows exactly what she loves, and they love to give gifts to each other for very particular occasions, but also, just like that, to make each other smile!” The insider added, “This is a massive moment, and he wants to show his support and gift her some nice things for another great achievement in her amazing career.”

The personalized gifts included De Beers’ hoop earrings and an 18k rose gold bangle that cost $5,600 and $4,800 respectively. Kelce who is entering the third year of his four-year, $57.25 million contract with the Chiefs, bought Swift a $9,100 black calfskin Chanel dress. To top it all off, in honor of Swift’s 11th album release, he ordered 11 bouquets totaling $7,500 of Swift’s favorite flowers, such as white roses, hydrangeas, and orchids to be delivered to her residence. “The idea to have 11 deliveries of flowers throughout the day is a very nice and thoughtful idea,” remarked the source. “She will have tons of flowers for the next few days in her house, that is going to be a sea of flowers for her, she loves them so much,” as per The Sun.

The couple loves surprising each other with personalized gifts. Swift is known to use her culinary skills to shower Kelce with affection. She baked homemade pop tarts for his Kansas City Chiefs teammates during the NFL season. Additionally, she also baked cinnamon rolls for one of Kelce’s pregame parties in October, as per NBC New York.

The record for most albums streamed on Spotify in a single day was surpassed on Friday by Swift’s latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, which overtook her 2022 album Midnights. Swift also shared the music video for her song Fortnight, which features Post Malone. The singer then revealed another surprise at two in the morning to her devoted Swifties fans— 15 additional songs will be added to the 16 originally planned for The Tortured Poets Department. Swift said on social media, “I’d written so much tortured poetry in the past 2 years and wanted to share it all with you.”

Super Bowl winning Philadelphia Eagles offensive line man will likely be set for a place in the Pro Football Hall Of Fame in the coming years.

However, when it comes to geography and his ideas about people from outside of the good old USA, it would appear as though Kelce might need some work.

Speaking to his brother Travis (current Kansas City Chiefs star tightend), the elder Kelce was referencing his brother’s new Chiefs teammate, former Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit.

Explaining his preconceived ideas of what Welsh people are about, the 36-year-old said, “When I think of Welsh, I think British people call it ‘posh’. I think of these rich, upper-class, just beautiful white people.”

Focusing in on Rees-Zammit, Kelce said, “He is the running stereotype of what I would think of with a Welsh person.”

In Kelce’s defence he did question himself midway thorough the conversation saying, “I don’t know if that’s an accurate stereotype but that’s certainly what I think of and he’s helping continue that trend in my mind.”

Going on to explain his excitement surrounding the code-hopping LRZ, the former Eagle said he was hoping the former Wales star could make his mark on the NFL.

“I’m excited to see what this guy does. I know it’s gonna be a learning curve, but I hope this guy takes the world by f****** storm. It will be electric.

“With a smile like that, this guy… if he works out, he’s gonna be the most marketable player of all time.”

As Kelce’s comments began to do the rounds, he was quickly corrected and showed his class in backing down from his previous statements, saying,”Yeah, I’ve come to understand, I was very incorrect on this.

“Based on further assessment of these incorrect statements, I am not sure why I had these preconceptions in my mind, but I have found that the Welsh seem exactly like my kind of people. Happy to be incredibly wrong.”

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Patrick Mahomes has a lot of wonderful things to say about his best friend Travis Kelce‘s beau, Taylor Swift. While Mahomes is known for his football skills, everyone is dying to know what it feels like to be friends with the popular artist. In a recent interview with TIME Magazine, the quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs responded to questions about his career, goals, and, yes, the well-known pop artist who saw many of his games during the most recent NFL season. Swift, who is currently dating tight end Kelce of the Chiefs, became close friends with the Chiefs “WAGs” (wives and girlfriends) group, which includes Mahomes’ wife Brittany.

At the games of this season, the two ladies were frequently seen cheering on the team together in matching Kansas City outfits while seated in a box. Mahomes stated in his TIME interview that Swift maintains her ‘down-to-earth’ demeanor despite her extreme star-studded popularity.

As per TMZ, Mahomes added, “I’ve met a lot of famous people now in my life. Taylor’s probably the most down-to-earth person that’s been on that stage for that long,” adding that the Midnights singer is “never not working.” “Even when she’s taking her downtime, she’s working on something. Shooting a music video or singing a song or writing a song,” he shared of his best friend’s girl.

“You can see it by how she talks. Even when she’s talking about football, when she’s learning it, you can see her business mind putting it together. It’s almost like she’s trying to become a coach. ‘Why can’t you try this, this, and this?’ She’s asking the right questions,” he said, appreciating her. Mahomes also shut down narratives that emerged in late November 2023 that suggested that Swift’s presence and increased attention have been distracting for the Chiefs.

The Chiefs ‘went from a nationwide team that was kind of global to a full global worldwide team,’ according to Mahomes, who also said, “That came from Taylor’s fanbase.” Contrary to popular belief, Mahomes maintained that the spotlight did not sidetrack the Chiefs at all . “We just embraced it,” he said. “We like having that visibility. At the end of the day, football has always been this bruising sport. We want to make it fun, where kids grow up and play football and show their personality and be who they are. This year really magnified that.”
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Swift has been scoring big wins with the Kelce’s close ones. For instance, Kylie Kelce, who is married to Jason Kelce, recently said on TODAY that she and her family are supporting their relationship. “Ultimately, if Trav is happy, we’re happy. We are always cheering on Uncle Trav. It’s such a treat to be able to do that on and off the field. But it’s been amazing,” she told co-anchors Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb on April 1.

The women in Taylor Swift’s life are showing their love for her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”

Following the double album’s release on Friday, several of Swift’s friends — including boyfriend Travis Kelce’s mom, Donna — took to social media to support her latest venture.

“Let’s goooooo,” Brittany Mahomes, 28, captioned Swift’s post about the album on her Instagram Story.

Brittany Mahomes and Donna Kelce supported Taylor Swift following the release of her new album, “The Tortured Poets Department.”Beth Garrabrant

Mahomes re-posted Swift’s “TTPD” announcement to her Instagram Story.brittanylynne/Instagram
The two women became fast friends after Swift started dating Kelce, who plays in the Kansas City Chiefs alongside Brittany’s husband, Patrick Mahomes. 

During the football season, the 34-year-old singer also spent a lot of time with the tight end’s mother, who subtly showed her support on Instagram, as well.

Donna, 71, notably “liked” the “Karma” singer’s post announcing her surprise double album at 2 a.m. EST.

The “Cruel Summer” singer dropped “TTPD” — plus 15 extra songs on “The Anthology” — early Friday morning after months of build-up and hidden “Easter Eggs.”

Swift and Mahomes grew close during the 2023 NFL season.Brittany Mahomes/Instagram

Travis Kelce’s mom, Donna Kelce, also “liked” Swift’s post about “TTPD.”Getty Images
The heartbreaking album largely focuses on her split from ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn, whom she broke up with in April 2023 after six years of dating. 

Track fives are famously known as Swift’s most gut-wrenching song and “So Long, London” kept the streak going.

In the song, Swift sings about the tragic end to her romance with the British actor, who she hints didn’t want to marry her.

Swift started dating Kelce last year following her split from Joe Alwyn.Getty Images

The album is largely centered around her split from the British actor, whom she dated for six years.GC Images
“You swore that you loved me, but where were the clues?” she asks. “I died on the altar waitin’ for the proof.”

She croons in the chorus, “So long, London / Had a good run / A moment of warm sun / But I’m not the one.”

Although it was reported that the pair’s split was drama-free, Swift painted a different picture — seemingly confirmed by her friends.

“TTPD” dropped on Friday.BETH GARRABRANT

The pop star’s friend Keleigh Sperry also supported her new record — and took a slight jab at Alwyn — on social media.Keleigh Teller/Instagram
Keleigh Sperry, the wife of Miles Teller, shaded Alwyn on Instagram Friday after posting a screenshot as she listened to “So Long, London” on Spotify. 

The brunette beauty, who has been spotted out and about with Swift following the breakup, captioned the pointed post with a peace sign emoji.

While the majority of “TTPD” seems to be about Swift’s breakup with Alwyn, she also seemingly made a few nods to her brief romance with Matty Healy, her newfound love with Kelce and her years-old feud with Kim Kardashian.