I can’t believe People Magazine gave Taylor Swift the cover this week! They just named her their Best Dressed Lady of the year, just a few weeks ago. But Swifty is still hustling for her new album, which I think will probably be another major hit for her. Her first single, “Shake It Off,” is #1 on most charts and downloads. And for the People cover (which is an homage to a Mia Farrow cover), Swifty gave an exclusive interview.
Figuring out her life: “The last couple of years have been about defining life on my own terms. Being on my own, prioritizing my girlfriends, my family and my music above everything else and trying things I never thought I’d try. It’s really been a liberating and freeing time.”
Embracing the single life: “I made the decision to spend time on my own and figure out who I am. When you take the other person out of the scenario and you’re walking through life on your own, you end up figure out what you actually like without anyone else’s input. I’m not too worried about whether I meet someone. I’m going to be happy either way.”
All she needs is fur: “I’m not going to compromise the happiness and independence that I’ve found for just anybody. The idea of a date gives me a partial panic attack! It includes 40 paparazzi cameras shooting through windows at us, and that’s not relaxing or alluring for me. That makes me want to crawl under the couch and hide! But I’m fine! I have two cats. That’s all I need.”
What would it take for Swifty to find a boyfriend? “ It would take an astonishing human for me to even consider getting back into a relationship. It would take something really, really, really, really different—a kind of a one-in-a-million person for me to face all that. I don’t have any kid of idea who I’d want to be with, because I don’t have any pieces missing from my life right now. I’m not looking for anything to complete. I think that’s a nice place to be.”
Boyfriend-dissing? “Emotionally speaking, 1989 is not a heartbreak record. My music is derived from what’s happening in my personal life, and I haven’t had my heart broke. You’re not going to her, oh, like, ‘boyfriend dissing.’ When I’m deeply hurt, I usually respond by writing exactly how I feel in a song, but I just haven’t been devastated in the last couple of years.”
I’ll admit it, I’m kind of enjoying the new and improved Swifty. She needed to change it up from the stalker-eyed lovesick girl always getting her heart broken. The New Swifty is more at peace. As for having her heart broken recently… the most recent split was Harry Styles, as far as I know. Before that it was Conor Kennedy, but I think she did the dumping with Conor.
So, who should Swifty’s next boyfriend be? I’m at a loss, actually. Maybe we should introduce her to Prince Harry, just to see what happens.
Here are some pics of Swifty outside of BBC Radio 2 today.
Photos courtesy of WENN, cover courtesy of People.
Notice the 180-degree turn that her spin doctors have created. Swifty used to be “boy crazy” and now she’s a spinster. Huh?
Agreed. With her it’s all marketing and PR spin and a very calculated and crafted image. I know someone who used to work for her, and she is very controlled and very specific about the message she puts out.
Was going to say this.
all the stars coming on the scene need a gimmick. Its their thang. All of a sudden they realize how much it makes their persona and they go “I never said that. That’s not who I am”
Bla, as soon as they are established they can say what they want hope not to scare to many fans away.
Agree. Taylor’s daddy and peeps are very image and business savvy. I would not be shocked if they use focus groups to test their messaging.
It was a very wise and timely spin. I think America was tiring of the blonde ingenue who keeps falling into heartache. Relationship mistakes are endearing to the very young, but once you hit your twenties and want to start appealing to a bigger demographic, you have to mature the image. Crying about a three month relationship gone sour is just going to set eyes rolling, particularly when some of your audience is starting to tangle with a lot of the far more serious issues of adulthood.
Aside from that, I think it’s a good idea for every twenty-something to have a few years to themselves to figure out who they are and what they want, though I think that’s particularly important for women. It’s not healthy to spend your entire life defining yourself as part of a whole.
Next bf should be out of the business or adjacent (exec/producer/manager of something something) with his own money, busy, probably not an entertainer or sports type , and an adult, for which she too would have to conduct herself like an adult woman and not a lovesick puppy teen sparkle heart… ya know, no songs, some circumspection all that good stuff….. It’ll be a while though
“Lovesick puppy teen sparkle” is a way better album title than 1989. Very inspired (and hilarious), QQ!
I’m kind of liking her more too. I think she can still get a little high school sometimes, but at least it sounds like she’s growing up more.
I agree. Every woman needs to believe she’s ok with or without a man. Too many women panic if they’re alone.
She seems very sweet and I like her but that cover photo is terrible, especially when compared to the one of Mia.
This is the first time I have ever agreed 100% with a Tay statement. The women I work with are always trying to fix me up with someone, and I am not into it. The other day I wore a new ring to work, and the hens were frantically asking me if “some special guy” had bought it for me. It was really gross. Men are like donuts-if I want one, I will have one. But I find that they (like donuts) are usually not worth the trouble and are as difficult to get rid of..actually, leave the guy, take the donut.
Lol. I think that’s a good attitude. Then if one comes along that’s worth the trouble, he will probably be a keeper. Or if one doesn’t, you will have a fulfilling life on your own and be just fine.
When I was single, people wanted to set me up all the time. They were like “he’s a man, he’s breathing, you should have a lot in common.” It’s annoying.
So very true. One of my friends told me she thought my standards should lower as I got older after I told her they were going higher as I was content with me, myself and I. Such a slap in the face and believe me, my standards got much higher the older I got.
Ditto here and I go thru same thing as you. I have even gone as far as lying and saying Im in some kind of long distance thing b/c I get so sick of women wanting to set me up with this person or that. Ive never once been attracted to any of these guys they want to set me up with and Im really not even into being with anyone at the moment but for whatever reason women automatically assume that if you’re a single woman that they need to set you up with so and so. They just cant grasp that some are actually happier on their own and dont want their set ups or even interested in dating for that matter. I dont even have the energy for it at the moment and the last thing I need is a bunch of unwanted calls from someone I know I have no interest in. Now my close friends and guy friends on the other hand dont even care about that stuff and would never even think of setting me up b/c they know the way I am. in fact most tell me to stay single b/c they say marriage and all that is overrated..lol
I do not get the fixing up thing. I mean sure, I have some great female friends that are open to meeting a guy. And I have some great guy friends. But never once have I thought, these two people go together. At all. Not even a little bit. I don’t know if it’s a symptom of just wanting couples to do things with or WHAT, but it strikes me as bizarre. At most, I can imagine throwing a party and inviting a mix of singles and couples, and if lighting struck, well, fantastic, but pro-actively setting people up who haven’t asked for a specific introduction just seems so…presumptuous.
Credit where credit is due: her songs, albeit silly, aren’t full of vulgar language and violence, we don’t see her spilling out of night clubs covered in puke and coke dust, getting behind the wheel, and she seems to have a good attitude towards fans and supporters. That said, I still can’t like her. Based on what she says in interviews, she sounds like a fifteen year old who’s too cool for school and boys don’t deserve to get a note from her in their lockers. I get it that most of her songs are about romantically being done wrong, but it’s time to move from that theme musically and PR-wise permanently. She is one the most successful pop stars out there today with a fantastic career, a positive image – let’s hear more about that.
She has cats. Here pussy, pussy, pussy…………….
Yeah, yeah, being single is awesome til the holidays hit and that first wave of disappointment sets in. Then it’s all “You seeing anyone special? No? Here, sit next to second cousin Wayne. He’s single, too, because he has a drinking problem.” And then we all go home and, apparently, stick our heads in the oven. If you have an oven and not one of those single-people hot plates. Where was I going with this?
Lol, this is very true, wait till she is 35 with four cats. What I want to know is why she is biting anal beads on the cover…(jk😜)
LMFAO!!!!!!
Funny thing Abbott, but I heard a praise for a young man last week go like: He’s so clever, has education, can work hard and , uhm, weell, he drinks a bit too much sometimes, but you know it’s just because he’s single. I’m sure that with the right woman that will never be a problem.
I think it’s nearly compulsory for the women to be “happy singles”. We can rarely express worry or dissappointment of being lonely.We’re not allowed to be lonely.
I’ve read an article about women between 25-45y.o. and single.They all were “thrilled” to be finally single, the life is great and so on ad nauseum and they ALL were members of some or another dating portal.
So I don’t buy it from Taylor so readily.
Abbott, I believe you were advising me to melt my face on a hotplate during the holidays if I am still single…? Or maybe I should just make S’mores? Either way, second cousin Wayne sounds nice.
I really like the way she dresses,respectable,classy and a bit throwback. Shows just enough.
I like many of Taylor’s looks too, and I think that a little “throwing back” might be useful when it comes to skin. Seriously, let the boys imagine… I remember when panty lines were in fashion, particularly in white pants…the guys loved wondering, and we let them. The build up was superb and we were able to maintain our dignity at the same time. There was an element of respect as well, what man doesn’t want to marry a respectable woman to be the mother of his children? Of course many men will have sex with almost anyone. I am sorry for those who believe that they must show so much deliciousness to everyone. It would be nice if Taylor were able to up her game and quit talking sh*t on her boyfriends…why aris a broken heart all that she is capable writing about? No wonder she only has cats to entertain her (and girlfriends).
She has dated to my knowledge Joe Jonas, John Mayer, Jake G., Kennedy kid, British kid from rock band…..well you get my point. Dating is fine, yes, but with some of these more experienced guys, I doubt they were just holding hands. She tries to maintain this innocent persona of eating ice cream sundaes and petting her kitties. Something tells me there was a lot more going on than that…….or the guys got tired of just licking the ice cream and not getting the cone. I don’t know if respectable or classy are words I’d use to describe her. (On a bright note, I did like “I Knew You Were Trouble When You Walked In.” ) Another side note….she should go the Joni Mitchell route….she wrote astounding beautiful autobiographical music and never created the drama Taylor does. The end.
I don’t think having an active sex life makes her less respectable or classy. I wish more people, celebs or otherwise, were discrete about their sex lives.
The “Mia” photo is no good indeed but on the last photo she looks the best I’ve seen her in years, love the new hairstyle
I’m predicting Hozier as her next boyfriend. He’s Irish, INSANELY talented, will be on SNL next Saturday, and she’s just posted a video backstage at one of his gigs.
Hmm….I actually could see that,he has “Harry Style’s” hair.
But is he gay like so many of her previous “boyfriends?” It’s interesting that she’s now backing off pretending to have written songs about Harry Styles like she did in the recent Rolling Stone article. Makes me wonder if he’s planning on coming out in the near future (he’s been dropping plenty of hints) and her team didn’t get notified until after the RS interview.
I actually would love to see Taylor date Prince Harry…that would be hysterical. I think Harry would tolerate her for about ten minutes and if she attempted to talk smack about Prince Hot Ging ,Harry’s adoring subjects would have her banished from the island.
I had no idea her image is supposed to be crafted and that she had managers. Woah. I’m shocked. But at least KFC is healthy! Or… no, that too?!
Seriously. I don’t expect genuineness from celebs, especially pop stars like Taylor Swift. Their jobs depend on how much people like them. I see this gossip sites as some kind of big series I’m following. Swifty is showing great character development. It seems like she gets more likeable as she gets more stunning.
Has anyone noticed that in all of her interviews lately she doesn’t use the term boy , guy or man when she talks about relationships or the lack of one? Its always person or human. A girls gotta keep her options open I guess…
I bet swifty’s next boyfriends will be much like her last boyfriends. And as a former 20 something year old girl, I can say I didn’t know many girls who weren’t boy crazy to a greater or lesser extent. Why is that bad?
Single? She lives w her lesbian lover model karlie kloss!
That’s what I was going to post, too, although I didn’t know the girlfriend’s name.