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For women's side, I don't know and I don't care. LOL I never heard of those players left. Before the tourny started I bet on Serena+Roger and Serena+Joker to win. Now that Serena lost and I can't win, I'm going to root for Roger.

This is such a bad lost, one of Serena's worst in her career due to the magnitude of the possible Grand Slam and because of the easy draw she had. There were no top seeds left, no previous champions, and she blew it.

WTF! How did Serena lose? She basically had no competition left (all the big names were gone), the tournament was hers, the Grand Slam was right there, and she loses after winning the first set? What a huge disappointment. I had money on her too. Damn. LOL

Yeah, sometimes it's random because she'll find out during the concert who's there. It's a great way to network and to surprise your audience. Like, I said, it doesn't hurt anyone, so why not do it at some of the shows? I like to stay away from Jezebel and other sites like that. I call them "hate sites." LOL I think she will transition from straight up pop to pop/rock (U2, Coldplay, One Republic) in her 30's. Then in her 40's, she'll settle in that pop/rock/country sound. And I think that's when she's going to start writing and producing for other artists and become the next Max Martin - writing and producing #1 songs for younger artists for the next 20 years. I also see her starting her own record label. I went to my first one in July - my second one will be in October. I had floor seats and was right in of the rail and was about halfway between the catwalk, so I saw her walk pass by me multiple times. And sometimes she would stop right in from of me. That's the closest I'll probably ever get to her. I doubt I'll ever get the chance to meet her. LOL Happy birthday!!!

I'm not sure that's what he said. Tweets are hard to interpret the context. I went to his timeline and read that tweet and it's hard to know what he's replying too or the what the context is. You can't believe everything you like on sites like Jezebel because they take things and twist it. It's just a fun thing (re: the guests during Style). Not everyone one of them are her friends. If she finds out they're coming to the concert, she'll ask them if they'll like to be part of the show. There's no harm in what she's doing and it's a nice surprise for the fans. As for the musical guests, I think that's an awesome way to show your appreciation for other artists, whether it's artists of the past or up and coming artists who are getting a boost by going on stage with Taylor. It's such great exposure for them. And Taylor's been doing this since her Speak Now Tour. I don't think she will. I think she'll release her next album in October 2016 - continuing the every 2 years cycle. She told a reporter that she's already starting to write notes about the next album. I think the less commercial thing will happen in her 30's. Right now it's her time to shine, she's going to continue with the big singles. I also see her starting a family in her 30's and that's when she'll take longer breaks between albums.

Taylor is racist because she twerked in the Shake It Off Video. Taylor is sexist in the Blank Space video. Taylor is anti-feminist in the Bad Blood video. And now this. Like give me a break. Here's Joseph Kahn's statement to NPR: http://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2015/09/02/436967742/the-director-of-the-taylor-swift-video-defends-his-work

I really liked this video too, though I don't think it passes Blank Space for me. Love beautiful African scenery. And it's awesome that all proceeds from this video will go to wild animal conservation efforts.

On the instagram/twitter post, you click on the three dots (instagram: bottom right; twitter: bottomcenter left beside the star). Copy the embedded link. Then when you're posting on SON, click "source" that's in the top left which should switch to html mode, then just paste the embedded link. That's how I do it. If there's an easier way, please let me know. It sucks that the pictures are so big though. That's why I like to spoiler tag big pictures.

No! Yeah, it was expected because it's one of the better selling songs (it already went gold). But this wasn't the slow song I wanted. Unless she releases another single, which is doubtful, she will once again not release her best written song (Clean).

I think Joe and Taylor have been on good terms for a while now (at least of a couple of years). It's just now we're seeing pictures of them (because of Gigi Hadid). The photo on the Thames River is really nice. So anyone who takes a picture with Taylor is her frirend....like the way every picture she takes with a guy means they're dating???? LOL Emma is beautiful and smart, I can see them becoming friends. I hope they will! Taylor's been bringing out guest appearences to walk the catwalk during "Style" at some of her concerts but the one in Hyde Park was best yet - Karlie Kloss, Cara Delevingne, Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Martha Hunt and Serena Williams (another possible new friend?).

Woah! Apple changed their mind! #PowerOfTaylorSwift Apple Changes Course: Will Pay Labels During Free Trial Loved that letter she wrote. She's such a great writer. I'm glad Apple changed their mind because not paying artists for those 3 months wasn't fair. And there needs to be a change in the streaming model. Artists need a better deal. I saw this tweet on tumblr, I don't know who is, but the amount he got paid is ridiculous.

I'm disappointed Jon Snow died too. He was one of the few genuinely good people on the show. Cersei's walk of shame was hard to watch. It took a lot of air time! I just kept saying, "How long is this going to go?" Lena has always been of my favourites. She did an amazing job. I wish she would get some awards love too. I read they used a body double for Cersei's nude scenes. Major props to the woman who had to the walk in front of so many people, with nasty things being thrown and shouted at her. That's a tough scene to do for sure! I wanted to see Stannis die after what he did to his daughter. I didn't like how he died off screen.

5 million! Taylor Swift's juggernaut album "1989" earns a 5x platinum certification in the United States. My dream last night: I was at dinner with Taylor, Calvin Harris and three other people that I don't know/don't remember. We were suppose to go out for dinner but decided to stay in. At the table I asked someone sitting beside me why we stayed in. The person said to look at Taylor's left hand. I saw something on her finger, and asked, "Is that an engagement ring?!" "Yup, we're engaged!!" Then I started to give some congratulatory speech, but I was really thinking, "You guys have been only dating for a couple of months! WTF!!" I wasn't happy. LOL That's all I remember.

That could be it but we will never know for sure. Her official reason for not singing it at the Grammys was because of "tour preperations" which is not a very good excuse. Not singing Style at the Grammys was a mistep by her and her team, IMO. Then she did an interview on Jimmy Fallon, but didn't sing. And then she chose to sing Blank Space at the Brit Awards, though it would have little impace on the American charts, but it was still an odd choice to sing that song instead of the song you just released as a single. And she didn't perform at the iHeart Radio awards. Lots of missed opportunities to promote it. So there was no live performance of Style, except for at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show but that was in early December. I think that's why she chose that date too, but you release a video early in the week to take advantage of a full week of numbers. I'm seeing a lot of fans wanting Wildest Dreams and New Romantics. I personlly wouldn't choose that. I'm hoping for Clean too. Release a slow song for once, Taylor!! LOL

Yay! All that promotion worked. I wish she had put much effort in Style because I think that should've gone to number 1. I wonder why she made the decision to not promote Style at all, or premiering the video (a non-buzzworthy video) on a Friday (SIO, BS, and BB all premiered early in the week). She should be 4 for 4, but nope.

So older artists are suppose to stop releasing new music, or want to be in movies, or perform? Getting a "hit song" is for the younger generation, so she knows her singles aren't going to well on the charts. Yes, Mariah's had bad some bad outings lately but she can still sing. It's not like she's doing anything tabloid-y to stay in the limelight. Thanks. I loved Mariah in the 90's. Music Box is one of my all time favourite albums.

Are those #1s for Hot 100 or just #1s for like the pop charts? Because there's a difference. Just wondering, how is Mariah "trying hard to stay relevant?"

Oops, spoke too early. It didn't come it third, it came in first! Wow! http://taylorswift.com/news/248743

If you had never liked a song of hers before, I probably would've had that reaction. LOL But you said you like a couple of songs, so that's cool. Everyone has insecurties, but it's how you deal with them that's important. I think surrounding yourself with strong people is a great way to deal with your issues. She has vast suspport system. They help her out and she helps them out. She's also very approachable and caring, a reason why she's connected so many people.

Yup. She's a proud sister. I loved how she dedicated one of her wins to people graduating. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqGtASrsPr0

They're both popular pop stars so there's going to be some overlap, like Ellie Goulding and Lorde hung out with Katy before. The latest one is Bonnie Mckee. She's a close friend of Katy's and has written songs for her - she attended Taylor and Ed Sheeran's Billboard after party. What's funny is the comments on Bonnie's picture, some Katy fans were like, "How could you betray Katy!?' LOL Clearly, this so "rivalry" isn't a big deal. Joe Jonas might have been at the party too, and there's rumours he's dating Gigi Hadid, who is friends with Taylor. I think that's him on the right. Niall and Louis were also there. Now if Harry was there, and in the same picture with Joe and Calvin and Taylor, that would've been interesting!

Sometimes videos don't really need a story. The top 2 most watched videos in 24 hours is 'Anaconda' and 'Wrecking Ball' and they don' t have a story - BTW, 'Bad Blood' came in third as most watched in 24 hours behind those two. If you use Taylor's videos as examples, 'Style' and 'Shake It Off' doesn't have a story either. But I disagree about BB not having a story because it does. Taylor and Selena were on the same team, then Selena betrayed Taylor. Then a damaged Taylor gets put back together by the organization, and goes through all this training/learning how to fight. Then at the end, her team gets together to fight Selena. It was a cool concept to have some of her friends, or people she admired (two of them she named her cats after their characters), in a video. I know I've been wanting her to do that for a while. I wanted her to do that with the 'Style' video. I don't think Taylor is weak at all. Just look at the way she runs her business, her career. She's a collaborator who likes to surround herself with other strong personalities, and people who are driven, just like herself. She lets a lot of people into her circle. She's a master at networking. She's the one leading the pack. I don't think you can be weak and surround yourself with other strong people while leading the pack. Because eventually those strong people will push you out and take over. I don't see that happening with Taylor.

Kendrick makes the song better than the original (which isn't that great to begin with). I'm glad she did a remix for the song than just releasing the original. She wants to be part of Taylor's ever expanding harem. LOL https://www.clippituser.tv/c/nwvpm

Cindy was one of my first crushes when I was about 11. LOL Loved it! Though I wish it was longer. I hope there's a directors cut that's longer and has more action sequences. Teddy bear in the background. LOL I love this shot.

All the posters have been released now. What a huge cast! Love that both "Meredith" and "Olivia" are going to be in this video. Selena Gomez, Cindy Crawford, Cara Delevigne, Martha Hunt Mariska Hargitay, Ellen Pompeo, Jessica Alba, Serayah Karlie Kloss, Kendrick Lamar, Lena Dunham, Hailee Steinfeld Ellie Gouldilng, Gigi Hadid, Hayley Williams Catastrophe vs Home Slice, and another picture of Taylor.