Taylor Swift: Dumped by Eddie Redmayne?
Poor Taylor Swift. Not only did this singer recently lose out on a role in Les Miserables (the part of Eponine went to Samantha Barks instead), but she reportedly lost a new love interest in the process.
According to Us Weekly, Taylor met British actor Eddie Redmayne (My Week with Marilyn) while auditioning for the character in October 2011 and "they hung out in New York City with the movie's execs. Taylor developed feelings for him fast."
Redmayne, who actually attended Eton College with Prince William, felt something for Swift, as well, an insider confirms, meeting up with her on January 24 in London and staying over the next night in Taylor's hotel room. It's unclear why.
Alas, Swift returned home, learned she did NOT win the part in Les Miserables and then received doubly bad news: Redmayne was "not interested in a long-distance relationship," this source says.
Seriously, will Swift's guitar ever be free from tear drops?!?
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Taylor Swift Tries, Fails to Beat Box in Grammys Ad
Taylor Swift rules the world of pop music and country music.
But she might want to leave the rapping up to the host of the 2012 Grammy Awards.
In a great new commercial for that February 12 ceremony, Swift stands alongside LL Cool J and tries to beat box along with the NCIS: Los Angeles star - but quickly realizes she's in way over her cute blonde head. Still, Taylor should not lose all hope: she does a pretty mean Eminem, after all.
Samantha Barks Takes Over for Taylor Swift in Les Miserables
Taylor Swift is out. Samantha Barks is in.
A few weeks after the singer had supposedly landed the role of Eponine in the upcoming big screen version of Les Miserables - alongside such acting stalwarts as Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Sacha Baron Cohen and Anne Hathaway - Broadway World now reports the artist will be replaced in the film by Samantha Barks.
As seen below, that actress took on the same character in a 2010 tribute concert to the production, and was subsequently linked romantically to Nick Jonas.
Tweeted Barks soon after this announcement was made: "Most incredible moment of my life!!!!"
No word was given for the switch.
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Taylor Swift and Zac Efron: Spotted! Giggling!
Might we soon need to Tac a new young power couple in Hollywood on to the board?
According to the latest issue of Us Weekly, Taylor Swift and Zac Efron (aka Tac, according to certain opening sentences) dined together at an Italian restaurant in Los Angeles.
Witnesses say the superstar singer and former High School Musical star "were deep in conversation and very giggly," even arriving together in the latter's Audi.
A source shoots down dating rumors between this pair, simply saying Taylor and Zac "were in L.A. doing press stuff together, and after they were done, they decided to grab dinner."
And, yes, it is true that they are starring in The Lorax together. But what fun is that? Two professionals exchanging career-oriented talk and mere friendly banter?
It's far more enjoyable to play this out in our minds and imagine Swift penning her next heartbreaking album about Efron, isn't it?
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Taylor Swift Covers Vogue, Teases "Heartbreaking" New Album
On her next album, Taylor Swift is not shying away from what has become a wildly successful mantra: sing about what she knows.
The new Vogue cover girl tells this magazine that her upcoming album - which does not have a release date - will focus on an "absolute crash-and-burn heartbreak" she experienced at some point in the not-too-distant past.
Uh-oh. Should Jake Gyllenhaal be worried?
Why does Swift keep penning such personal singles? They help her gain "clarity" and simply "feel better" about break-ups, the singer adds in the interview.
Taylor Swift Premieres Hunger Games Single Live in Concert
Elizabeth Banks posing in her full Effie Trinket attire? Very cool.
Taylor Swift and The Civil Wars debuting "Safe and Sound," the track on which thy collaborated for The Hunger Games soundtrack? Very, very cool! And posted below.
The young superstar joined the band on stage in Nashville last night, shocking concert goers by popping up near the end of the show and performing this track live for the first time. Give it a listen now:
Taylor Swift Rumored for Major Movie Role
Taylor Swift is about to make a major mark on the movie industry.
The singer has reportedly been offered the role of Eponine in the upcoming big screen adaption of Broadway's Les Miserables. The character belts out one of the show's most beloved numbers, "On My Own," and Swift beat out such heavyweights for the part as Scarlett Johansson, Lea Michele and Evan Rachel Wood.
The film will also star Amanda Seyfried, Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Helena Bonham Carter and Sacha Baron Cohen. Impressive company, indeed, for Swift.
The singer's only previous acting work involved small roles in Valentine's Day and CSI.
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Taylor Swift to Be Included on Hunger Games Soundtrack: First Listen!
What do you get when you combine Taylor Swift with The Hunger Games? Absolute awesomeness!
Also, the single "Safe and Sound."
Indeed, the young superstar will include that just-released track on the aforementioned movie's upcoming soundtrack, as she's joined on it below by The Civil Wars. Take a listen now and sound off: What do you think?
Remember: The Hunger Games will be released on March 23, 2012. Continue to build on your excitement for the blockbuster by checking out the official movie trailer now!
Taylor Swift CoverGirl Ad: Banned in UK For Excessive Photoshopping!
This gives new meaning to the phrase "Picture to Burn" ... or something.
Procter & Gamble recently pulled a CoverGirl print ad featuring singer Taylor Swift in the UK because it was among a group of ads cited by a watchdog for excessive Photoshop use. Yes, there is seriously a consumer watchdog group for that.
Take a look at the yanked Taylor Swift image below:
The National Advertising Division (NAD), the ad industry's self-regulatory body created to review factual claims in national advertisements, issued a statement saying:
"It has determined that [P&G] acted properly in discontinuing superior performance claims made in print advertising for its CoverGirl NatureLuxe Mousse Mascara."
Specifically, the NAD asked P&G to verify that the mascara has two times more volume vs. bare lashes and is 20 percent lighter than the most expensive mascara.
The watchdog also criticized "implied messages" - that consumers "would get lashes like those depicted in the advertisement and that the lashes depicted in the photograph were achieved solely by using [the mascara] ... without post-production enhancement."
While this is a bit silly, so is retouching Taylor Swift in the first place.
She's kind of almost perfect as is, are we wrong? Love you girl.
Happy 22nd Birthday, Taylor Swift!
Taylor Swift turns 22 years old today and one thing is certain: the superstar has no shortage of friends with whom she can celebrate.
Just consider her duets over the past few months alone: Swift sang with Selena Gomez in NYC; with Flo Rida in Miami; and with Usher in Atlanta, just to name a few.
Indeed, this is one popular young icon, but she's also one who never forgets her fans. So raise your hands, make them into a heart, Taylor-style, and send in your birthday shout-outs to the new 22-year old right now. She'll most definitely appreciate them and, hey, this is Taylor Swift.
Maybe she'll write a song about you one day.
