Party instead of statement: Taylor Swift shows up again
Where is Taylor Swift? After her canceled concerts in Vienna and days of radio silence, Swifties aren't the only ones wondering. Now, the megastar has been spotted in London at a private club party.
All three of Taylor Swift's sold-out Vienna concerts were canceled due to a potential attack. Devastated Swifties flooded the Austrian capital for days, comforting each other by singing Swift songs and exchanging friendship bracelets. They eagerly awaited a response from their idol on social media, but Swift has remained silent on Instagram and other platforms.
This unusual behavior from the 34-year-old singer has led to wild speculation. Was Swift, who has long feared terrorist attacks at her concerts, so mentally distressed that she hid away? Did she secretly fly back to the US to be comforted by her NFL boyfriend Travis Kelce?
Swift's fans can now breathe a sigh of relief: Taylor Swift has been spotted, and she appears to be doing well. The singer was photographed by paparazzi leaving the exclusive private club "Annabel's" in London on August 13. According to the celebrity portal "DeuxMoi," Swift threw a party there for her crew, thanking her background singers and dancers who support her on her "The Eras" tour.
For this occasion, Swift dressed up in a red, green, and white checked outfit from Vivienne Westwood's new autumn-winter 2024/25 collection.
Many "DeuxMoi" Instagram post commenters are surprised and somewhat annoyed that Swift is partying without commenting on the canceled Vienna concerts. "She seems to be doing everything - except speaking about Vienna" or "She throws a party but doesn't say a word about the canceled concerts? Not cool!" are two of many puzzled comments.
Criticism of Swift's Silence
Many Swifties still defend their star, speculating that the singer might not have been allowed to speak. Critics aren't having it, though. "Those who say she 'can't speak' seem to have forgotten Ariana's concert in 2017, where it actually happened... within 24 hours, she reached out to her fans. Sympathy has nothing to do with a statement, it doesn't endanger anyone and doesn't pour oil on the fire. The fact that she remains silent about this is not okay. You all need to stop defending everything blindly," writes a "DeuxMoi" follower, referring to the 2017 Manchester Arena bombing during an Ariana Grande concert.
On May 22, 2017, an Islamic extremist bomber detonated himself in the foyer of the Manchester Arena, killing 22 young fans of the US singer and himself. Hours after the concert ended, Ariana Grande posted on social media: "My heart is broken. I'm so sorry. I don't have the words." On May 26, 2017, she announced the "One Love Manchester" benefit concert for the victims, which took place on June 4, 2017. Alongside Grande, other performers included Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Pharrell Williams, Take That, and Robbie Williams.
Taylor Swift's absence from addressing the canceled concerts in Vienna has led some fans to compare her situation to Ariana Grande's after the Manchester Arena bombing. Despite the criticism, Swift continued her celebrations in London by hosting a party at "Annabel's," dressed in Vivienne Westwood's latest collection. [Music] Fill the air at Swift's London party, as background singers and dancers rejoiced in her company, reminding us of the healing power of music and its ability to bring people together even in challenging times.
