Taylor Swift sparks controversy for comments about her sexuality in the New York Times
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Speculation about Taylor Swift's sexuality, through a column in the New York Times, generated rejection among fans and people close to the singer.
The New York Times has sparked controversy by publishing an opinion column that speculates on the sexuality of Taylor Swift, causing discomfort among both her fans and her close circle. The article, written by Anna Marks, suggests that the singer could belong to the LGBT community, which has generated discontent and criticism.
Marks argues in his essay that supposed “signs” of her possible queer identity have emerged throughout Swift's career. , such as the references in her recent reworking of the album ‘1989’. However, none of these clues are conclusive, and the author bases her theory on subjective interpretations of events and statements by the artist.
Taylor Swift, 34, has never publicly claimed to be part of the LGBT community, although she has supported this group on several occasions. In 2019, she mentioned in an interview with Vogue: “I didn't realize until recently that I could advocate for a community that I'm not a part of.
Currently, Taylor Swift maintains a relationship with Travis Kelce, an NFL player, which has led to her presence at sporting events attracting a new audience. Previously, the singer has been romantically linked to prominent figures in film and music.
Marks' speculations have generated rejection among both Swift's followers and her close circle. People close to the singer, in anonymous statements to CNN, described the article as “invasive, fallacious and inappropriate.
LGBT activist Kayla Gagnet, of the Equal Pride organization, highlighted that The problem lies not in the exploration of Swift's sexuality, but in ignoring her own statements on the matter. Gagnet pointed out that the rejection of the column focuses on the lack of recognition of what the singer has expressed about her sexual orientation.
The controversy highlights the sensitivity surrounding privacy and media interpretation of the lives of public figures, underscoring the importance of respecting artists' personal statements on issues as intimate as their sexual identity.
Taylor Swift documentary, “The Eras Tour”, breaks world box office record
The documentary film “The Eras Tour”, which captures one of Taylor Swift's concerts during her current world tour, has officially achieved the title of most successful music documentary in history, surpassing the gross of “This Is It” by Michael Jackson.
With the recent release in theaters in China, the film project of the prominent performer of “Blank Space” accomplished an impressive feat. According to the Box Office portal, “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour” has grossed $261.6 million worldwide, surpassing the $261.2 million recorded by Michael Jackson's film in 2009.
The opening week in China was particularly significant, as the film generated $8.7 million on December 31, consolidating its position as the highest-grossing music documentary in history.
Adam Aron, CEO of AMC Theaters, the distributor of “The Eras Tour”, expressed his congratulations to Taylor Swift on this historic achievement and thanked the artist for her contribution to the success of the project. In a statement, Aron said: “On behalf of all of us at AMC Theaters, I send my congratulations and eternal gratitude to Taylor Swift for her remarkable, record-breaking box office performance.