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Internet reacts to Taylor Swift skipping the AMAs: 'No Reputation, No Explanation'

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Bryan West

Internet reacts to Taylor Swift skipping the AMAs: 'No Reputation, No Explanation'Bryan West, Nashville TennesseanTue, May 27, 2025 at 2:46 AM UTCTaylor Swift skipped the American Music Awards, and the internet's reactions turned into a roast. After weeks of speculating, manifesting and theorizing that Miss Americana would attend the award show and announce her rerecord "Reputation (Taylor's Version)," fans were sadly mistaken.
Internet reacts to Taylor Swift skipping the AMAs

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Bryan West

Taylor Swift skipped the American Music Awards, and the internet's reactions turned into a roast. After weeks of speculating, manifesting and theorizing that Miss Americana would attend the award show and announce her rerecord "Reputation (Taylor's Version)," fans were sadly mistaken. The singer didn't walk the carpet, appear in the Fontainebleu Las Vegas audience or send in a thank-you video. And that may be because she didn't win any of the six categories she was up for.
Blake Shelton makes debut AMAs performance, gives patriotic Memorial Day nod

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Bryan West

Blake Shelton played his new song "Stay Country or Die Tryin'" off his recently released "For Recreational Use Only" album at the May 26 American Music Awards. The 48-year-old country star wore a red, white and blue lapel pin over his navy blue striped shirt in his first-ever performance for the awards show, broadcasting live from Las Vegas.
Lainey Wilson nods to 'Wizard of Oz' in new song at American Music Awards

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Bryan West

Lainey Wilson debuted her brand-new song "Somewhere Over Laredo," which offers a modern take on a classic lullaby, at the American Music Awards on May 26. Dan + Shay introduced the singer as the fourth performance of the broadcast behind Jennifer Lopez, Blake Shelton and Benson Boone. In a stark contrast to her carpet look, which featured an all-black outfit, Wilson wore all white on stage. An ivory piano started the song acoustically.
Lainey Wilson nods to 'Wizard of Oz' in new song at American Music Awards

1 week ago | tennessean.com | Bryan West

Lainey Wilson debuted her brand-new song "Somewhere Over Laredo," which offers a modern take on a classic lullaby, at the American Music Awards on May 26. Dan + Shay introduced the singer as the fourth performance of the broadcast behind Jennifer Lopez, Blake Shelton and Benson Boone. In a stark contrast to her carpet look, which featured an all-black outfit, Wilson wore all white on stage. An ivory piano started the song acoustically.
Taylor Swift skips the American Music Awards red carpet

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Bryan West

• Taylor Swift did not walk the American Music Awards red carpet. • Fans believed Swift might announce the re-recording of her album "Reputation" at the AMAs based on various clues and the date, the 26th. • Swift has won 40 AMAs, making her the most decorated artist in the award show's history.
Taylor Swift fans failed to manifest 'Reputation' news at American Music Awards

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Bryan West

No matter how hard Taylor Swift's fandom clamored online attempting to will the "Tortured Poets" singer into appearing at the American Music Awards (AMAs), she did not walk the purple carpet or appear during the Las Vegas program. And the reason may be because she didn't win any of her six nominations in the fan-voted awards show. Billie Eilish won artist of the year, album of the year, favorite female pop artist, favorite female pop album and favorite touring artist.
Justin Baldoni's legal team revokes document subpoena issued for Taylor Swift

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Bryan West

• The subpoena was related to the film "It Ends With Us," which used Swift's song "My Tears Ricochet."• The trial between Baldoni and Lively is scheduled for March 9, 2026. Justin Baldoni's legal team withdrew the document subpoena for Taylor Swift less than two weeks after serving the singer. "We are pleased that Justin Baldoni and the Wayfarer Parties have withdrawn their harassing subpoenas to Taylor Swift and her law firm," a spokesperson for Blake Lively said in a statement.
Why Jenna Bush Hager is coming to Nashville at the end of May (Hint: Bookworms rejoice!)

2 weeks ago | tennessean.com | Bryan West

Jenna Bush Hager is hosting a two-day book festival in Nashville on May 30-31. The festival will feature author meet-and-greets, book discussions, and musical performances by Blessing Offor and Holly Williams. General admission costs $399 and VIP tickets $699. To say Read With Jenna has changed Jenna Bush Hager's life is an understatement.
Taylor Swift debuts 'Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)' in 'Handmaid's Tale'

2 weeks ago | usatoday.com | Bryan West

• This marks another instance of the re-recorded track being used, following its appearances in trailers and documentaries. • The song's inclusion in the show sparked excitement among fans, fueling speculation about the release date of "Reputation (Taylor's Version)."• Theories suggest a potential announcement at the American Music Awards on May 26. I'm sorry the old Taylor can't come to the phone right now. Why?