Taylor Swift was seen strutting through the bustling streets of New York City during her highly anticipated Eras World Tour. The 33-year-old singer looked effortlessly stylish in a floral blouse that accentuated her slender figure, paired with high-waisted black shorts that showcased her long legs. With her trademark blonde hair pulled back into a high ponytail and sporting chic sunglasses, she embraced the summer vibes. Despite her request for fans not to defend her against ex John Mayer ahead of the rerelease of her Speak Now album, some Swifties have taken it upon themselves to label him as a groomer.
Surprise revelation: Taylor Swift showcased her long legs as she was seen running around the bustling streets of New York City this past week during her successful Eras World Tour.
Off she went: The 33-year-old singer looked effortlessly chic in a lovely floral blouse that accentuated her slender figure. Recently, there were reports that Taylor declined an offer to appear on Meghan Markle’s podcast, despite receiving a personal letter from the Duchess. Fans of Taylor haven’t stopped showing their support for her while criticizing John Mayer, 45, online after she performed her diss track “Dear John” live for the first time in over a decade. Even though Taylor and John were both adults when they dated in 2009, fans on social media have been quick to point out their age difference.
The drama started when Swift reassured her fans that she wasn’t re-releasing her album Speak Now for them to defend her against her exes. At a concert in Minneapolis on June 17, the superstar talked about the re-release of her 2010 album, asking her fans to not get upset. She mentioned her age, stating that she doesn’t care about things that happened when she was 19. Taylor even hinted that the song “Dear John” might not be about her ex after all, before performing it for the first time in years.
Since its release in 2010, fans have believed the song was about John Mayer, with whom Taylor had a messy breakup that same year.
Sneakers: Tucking her signature golden hair into a stylish high ponytail, she shielded herself from the summer sun by putting on a chic set of shades.
Disregarded: Despite her recent appearance, followers chose to ignore her plea not to ‘defend’ her against former flame John Mayer prior to the re-release of her Speak Now album.
Previous relationship: When Mayer and Taylor dated in 2009, she was 19 while he was 32. Fans on social media raised some eyebrows regarding their age difference at the time.
Devoted followers of the popular 33-year-old pop star have been relentless in expressing their dissatisfaction with the 45-year-old singer of “Your Body Is A Wonderland” on various social media platforms. This comes after she performed her song “Dear John,” which takes aim at Mayer, for the first time in over a decade during a recent concert.
One fan took to Twitter to point out the irony, stating: “Taylor Swift, at 33 years old, sang ‘would’ve could’ve should’ve’ as a surprise song during her 19th show, a track about John Mayer who, at 33, was involved with (groomed) a 19-year-old Taylor Swift. She’s really a genius.” According to UrbanDictionary.com, grooming is “building a relationship, trust, and emotional connection with a child or young person to manipulate, exploit, and abuse them.”
Another fan shared their thoughts on the situation, suggesting that Swift made a statement about Mayer because she finds him annoying. They noted that Mayer tends to post lengthy statements in response to criticism, seeking sympathy from the public. This prompted other fans to take action by blocking Mayer on Twitter, with several sharing screenshots of them doing so with similar messages.
Additionally, recent reports indicate that Taylor declined an invitation to appear on Meghan Markle’s podcast, “Archetypes,” despite a personal request from the Duchess herself. Meghan had sent a letter inviting Taylor to be a guest on the show, but Taylor’s representative declined the offer, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.
Rejection: Taylor reportedly declined an offer to be a guest on Meghan Markle’s podcast, even after receiving a special invitation letter from the Duchess herself.
Reported by the Wall Street Journal, the pop singer was personally invited by Meghan to appear on Archetypes, but she declined the offer through her representative.
Considered as ‘big ideas, subpar execution’ by the media, Harry and Meghan’s partnership with Netflix has left executives from the streaming giant and Spotify feeling unimpressed with the couple’s lack of strong concepts and productivity.
Ever since leaving their royal responsibilities behind in 2020 and relocating to a $14 million nine-bedroom home in California, the duo has been establishing various ‘entertainment’ ventures to promote their perspective.
After Spotify terminated the show Archetypes and their £18 million agreement with Harry and Meghan, Netflix has announced that they are unlikely to renew their contract once it expires in 2025.
Nonetheless, it has been confirmed that the couple is currently working on a Netflix series called Bad Manners, inspired by Great Expectations. This show is set to portray a prequel of the Charles Dickens classic, focusing on the character Miss Havisham in a male-dominated society.
In another development, the singer hinted at the re-release of her song Dear John as part of ‘Taylor’s Version’ from her 2010 album Speak Now during a recent Minneapolis concert. This move is part of her strategy to regain ownership of her music amidst the legal dispute with Scooter Braun.
During the concert, Taylor expressed her belief that every artist should have the opportunity to own their own music, hence she is re-recording her old albums to establish control over the rights to her songs.
The excitement kicked off last week when Swift gave a live performance of her song Dear John, directed at Mayer, for the first time in over a decade on June 17. Despite this, she made it clear that she has no plans to re-release her album Speak Now in order for her fans to support her in any past relationship conflicts.
Transitioning forward: Fans have long speculated that the lyrics of the song, which was released in 2010, were inspired by Taylor Swift’s turbulent split from John Mayer in late 2009.
Another fan shared on Twitter: ‘The reason she addressed John in her statement might be because she finds him irritating. John Mayer seems like the kind of person who would publicize a screenshot of someone telling him to do something extreme, along with a lengthy statement seeking sympathy. So, whatever.’
Swifties continued to show no mercy towards John Mayer, stating that he is still not a favorite amongst Taylor Swift fans.
After watching Taylor Swift perform “Dear John,” I took a cue from other fans and decided to block John Mayer on social media. Taylor belted out the emotional song during a concert in Auckland back in 2012. The iconic track will be included in Taylor’s re-recorded album, “Taylor’s Version” of Speak Now, set to be released on July 7. Their past relationship, which reportedly began in December 2009 and ended in February 2010, was marred by a messy breakup. Taylor’s lyrics in “Dear John” captured the heartache of a young girl who felt she was played by an older lover, making it relatable for many.
At a recent tour stop in Minneapolis, the 33-year-old singer nonchalantly brushed off any events from her 19-year-old self, focusing instead on the rerelease of her hit 2010 album. Encouraging her dedicated fans to remain calm and not get too outraged, she remained unbothered by past controversies.
Taylor hinted that the song she performed was not actually about her ex from 14 million years ago, as many believe. Before singing “Dear John” for the first time in over a decade, she mentioned, “Maybe it’s my fault for being optimistic, or maybe it’s your tendency to give love and then take it away.”
She went on to sing, “You’ll add my name to your list of traitors who don’t understand me, and I’ll regret not running as fast as I could when they warned me to.” This performance came after John Mayer spoke about his song “Paper Doll,” believed to be a response to “Dear John,” during his recent live show.
John pondered if people didn’t like the song because it seemed angry, although he intended for it to express hurt rather than bitterness. He admitted that sometimes his songs unintentionally come off as sarcastic or mean.
Interestingly, Taylor’s recent performance follows her breakup with Joe Alwyn after six years of dating, which led to rumors about her being involved with British musician Matty Healy. On the other hand, John had previously clarified that the song in question had a different meaning than what people assumed during an Instagram talk show in 2019.
Incredible news: This Saturday evening, the talented singer hinted at her upcoming reissue of Dear John titled ‘Taylor’s Version’ from her 2010 album Speak Now. This announcement was made while she was performing on stage in Arizona back in March.
John, who is 45 years old, spoke about the song Paper Doll in April 2013, a track that has often been interpreted as a response to Dear John. This discussion took place on March 27, 2023, in Atlanta.
There was a past relationship between John and Taylor, where they reportedly dated from December 2009 to February 2010, despite a 12-year age gap. Their brief romance began after collaborating on a song called Half of My Heart. Taylor later released a song called Dear John, which hinted at their troubled relationship without explicitly stating it was about him. The song was released in October 2010, eight months after their breakup, revealing Taylor’s feelings about being hurt by John’s actions. The lyrics in the song painted a picture of a young girl being played by someone older and more experienced. John’s response, as seen in his own song lyrics, seemed to address Taylor’s accusations of betrayal and manipulation. The exchange of words through music shed light on their history together and the emotional toll it took on both of them.
Fascinating: While performing at his solo concert in April, John Mayer opened up about his song Paper Doll, musing to the crowd: ‘I’m curious if folks aren’t fans of it because it comes off a bit angry. I don’t see it as an angry song. To me, it’s more about feeling hurt,’ according to a Yahoo report dated March 24, 2023.
There was a lot of drama surrounding the supposed end of a romantic relationship, highlighted by the scathing song “Dear John” that many believe was directed at him. The singer was recently spotted in Minneapolis on Friday.
In the song, she sings about looking back with regret on how she ignored advice to run away when things started going wrong. Meanwhile, he is quoted in the song as saying, “You’re like twenty-two girls in one, and none of them know what they’re running from.”
Things escalated further in 2012 when he expressed feeling humiliated by the song in an interview with Rolling Stone magazine. He mentioned feeling terrible about the situation and claimed he didn’t deserve the public call-out. He mentioned not receiving any communication from her before the song’s release and felt blindsided, adding to his humiliation.
The whole situation left him feeling even lower during a difficult time, adding to the hurtful experience.
Recently, his honest remarks surfaced just a few days after reports emerged about Taylor ending her six-year relationship with Joe Alwyn. These comments were made during an interview in Glendale, Arizona on March 17, 2013. In the interview, he didn’t hesitate to criticize Taylor’s songwriting, calling it somewhat mediocre. While acknowledging her massive global success, he expressed disapproval of what he perceived as a lack of authenticity in her approach to writing songs. Taylor, in response to his remarks, expressed surprise and disapproval in an interview with Glamour magazine. Refuting his claims, she emphasized that she never discloses the subjects of her songs and finds it presumptuous for others to speculate about them. She highlighted the importance of maintaining her own happiness and mental well-being, choosing to ignore negative opinions and gossip. By avoiding getting caught up in external perceptions, Taylor emphasized the need to stay true to oneself and not let external criticism sway her sense of self.