Taylor Swift Shines at 2023 MTV Video Music Awards
Taylor Swift rocked the house at the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards on Tuesday, September 12. The 33-year-old singer donned a stunning black dress adorned with stud detailing on the bodice, channeling her iconic “Reputation” era. This outfit choice has Swifties buzzing with speculation about a possible release of “Reputation (Taylor’s Version).”
Swift came into the VMAs with a whopping 11 nominations, leading the pack. She’s up for Artist of the Year, Show of the Summer, Song of Summer for “Karma” featuring Ice Spice, and Album of the Year for “Midnights.” Her 2022 hit “Anti-Hero” is also in the running for Video of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Pop, Best Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Visual Effects, and Best Editing.
The singer’s been having a whirlwind summer, wrapping up the U.S. leg of her Eras Tour in August. She’s currently taking a breather from the international tour, set to resume in Argentina this November. Fans can also look forward to the debut of her Eras Tour concert film in October and the release of “1989 (Taylor’s Version)” later the same month.
In a delightful twist, Swift announced in August that her tour movie would hit theaters this fall, promising fans an electrifying experience on the big screen. AMC Theatres later disclosed that Swift had set a new record for the highest single-day advance ticket sales, amassing a jaw-dropping $26 million.
While Swift has been celebrating her professional triumphs, she’s also been the subject of tabloid rumors. Speculation arose about a potential feud with fellow VMAs nominee Olivia Rodrigo, who faced questions about her song “Vampire” being linked to Swift. Rodrigo, who is scheduled to perform at the awards ceremony, responded diplomatically, saying she prefers not to reveal the inspirations behind her songs.
Swift has a history with the VMAs, notably for Kanye West’s infamous interruption of her acceptance speech at the 2009 awards show. She playfully poked fun at this incident during a recent concert in Mexico City, where the crowd loudly cheered for her. Swift quipped, “People chanting your name, it’s really the only way to be interrupted. And I would know.”