
Taylor Swift fans write open letter criticising her 'relationship' with Matty Healy
Fans of Taylor Swift have written an open letter to the pop star asking her to distance herself from The 1975 frontman Matty Healy. Titled #SpeakUpNow, a play on Swift’s album Speak Now, set to be re-released July 7th, has sparked conversation from both sides on Twitter. The letter, first posted by account @SpeakUpNow_13, expressed ‘disappointment’ with Swift’s recent sightings with Healy. Healy has been spotted at multiple of Taylor’s shows as she embarks on a US tour, igniting dating rumours after Swift’s recent split from her ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Healy has faced multiple controversies for his actions in the past, accused of ‘engaging in racist remarks and making offensive jokes’ are some of the issues Swift’s fans, known as Swifties, have raised in the letter. They write: ‘your voice holds tremendous power and right now your silence is palpable,’ adding, ‘we urge you to reflect on the impact of your own and your associates’ behaviour.’ The original account has since be deleted following criticising from fans and others accusing the user of having a ‘parasocial relationship’ with the singer. A term often used to describe the relationship between fans and celebrities, who have no idea the fan exists. Some quoted previous statements made by Swift about having people ask invasive questions surrounding her personal life and accused the fan of crossing boundaries. Others said those sharing the hashtag are ‘chronically online’. Others rose to the defence of the letter, saying you’re allowed to hold someone accountable. One Taylor Swift fan account wrote it’s disappointing to see ‘a lot of hate and comments ridiculing this,’ adding, ‘it’s okay to love an artist and speak up when you are disappointed or disagree with them.’ Some fans announced they had cancelled their pre-orders of Swift’s latest re-release, saying they don’t feel comfortable giving her money whilst she supports Healy and remains silent on his controversies. People of colour have shared the hurt they feel from Swift’s association with Healy, who made comments on a podcast earlier in the year about watching porn that humiliated and dehumanised black women. Swift and Healy have not made any public comments on the letter. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
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UK targets grain theft and energy sector with new Russian sanctions
LONDON Britain announced a new wave of sanctions against Russia on Friday, targeting companies connected to the theft
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Newcastle 4-1 Brighton: Player ratings as Champions League beckons for Magpies
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US steel bridges need better maintenance to prevent collapse, safety board says
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON The National Transportation Safety Board on Thursday urged federal and state officials to improve
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Brighton youngster Simon Adingra attracting Bundesliga & Ligue 1 transfer interest
Brighton forward Simon Adingra is the subject of transfer interest from Germany & France following an impressive loan at Union Saint-Gilloise - the club Kaoru Mitoma flourished at before breaking through at the AMEX.
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Khloe Kardashian sick of people confusing her with 'hot as f**k' sister Kourtney
Khloe Kardashian has taken to Instagram to hilariously address the mix-up between her and sister, Kourtney Kardashian. Earlier this week, the reality started her string of stories writing: "Hey, so for those who can't tell me and @kourtneykardash apart this is for you." "I totally understand how we look like identical twins so this might be challenging for some but hopefully this presentation will help," she continued. "Especially to the people that were screaming 'Kourtney, Kourtney' as I walked by... This one's got you." It comes after Kourtney was called "Khloe" at her Las Vegas wedding ceremony with Travis Barker. An Elvis impersonator, who officiated the day, mistakenly referred to her as her younger sister. Recently, reporters and fans called Khloe "Kourtney" outside the Ritz-Carlton in New York. Sign up for our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Khloe went on to share a photo of her sister, writing: "This is my sister Kourtney. She's pretty fabulous, gorgeous, hysterical… So I get how people mix us up." She then noted that "a few ways to tell us apart is that 99% of the time Kourt is a brunette, whereas I am 99% of the time a blonde." "I get it she is hot as f***... Again, maybe this is where people blending us together because we are fucking identical in the way we look," she joked, before later sharing a photo of the entire family and explicitly pointing to her and Kourtney. "The resemblance is uncanny," she penned. "Yes, I get it." Khloe concluded her Instagram project with: "I hope my presentation helped those that have been confused for over 20 years." Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
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Sadio Mane hoping to stay at Bayern Munich next season
Sadio Mane hoping to stay at Bayern Munich next season
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Sidemen member praised for showing his 'vulnerability' by documenting tummy tuck
The Sidemen's Ethan Payne (also known as Behzinga) is being praised for documenting his 'tummy tuck' journey on social media. After losing over 30kg in weight, the influencer admitted having loose skin left over had knocked his confidence, and he's made the decision to undergo surgery to remove it, and ultimately, improve his mental health. "I'll be leaving my old self behind", he candidly told fans in a YouTube video. In the run up to the big day on 10 May, Payne had been training hard so that he would be happy with the way his body looked once the surgery was over. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
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Andrew Tate shares brutal thoughts on kids growing up 'wanting to be Ant Man'
Andrew Tate has some harsh words for children who grow up wanting to be Ant Man rather than Steven Seagal. The controversial influencer posted a rant video to social media, blasting boys for no longer wanting to 'destroy all men'. "That's it? That's everyone's f****** aspiration? Ant Man?", he scathed. "Spider Man is already the worst super hero." Tate is still on house arrest following a 30-day extension from a Romanian court. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
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MLB rumors: Cashman trash is now treasure, Red Sox pitcher demoted, walk-offs are everything
Today's MLB rumors roundup looks at a former Yankees star hitting the trade block, a Red Sox pitcher getting a role change, and more.The MLB season is long and grueling, but there is always drama to be had. Usually, it's sprinkled into a game here and there throughout each week, but th...
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Salma Hayek effortlessly shrugs off wardrobe malfunction on Instagram
Salma Hayek just almost bared-all on Instagram - and she doesn't care. The Magic Mike actor made a video to celebrate her hitting 24 million followers, dancing around a hotel room with friends, when her dressing gown made an unfortunate slip. But instead of being embarrassed and demanding the video be erased, she merely blurred out her lady bits and posted it anyway. “24 million followers, 24 million reasons to smile. Thank you all for joining me on this wild ride!” she wrote, making no reference to what had happened. Click here to sign up for our newsletters
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USMNT rumors: McKennie to Brighton, Dest to Sociedad, Vieira next head coach
Today's USMNT rumors include West McKennie toBrighton, Sergino Dest to Real Sociedad and PatrickVieira being in the running to be the next head coach of theStars and Stripes.USMNT rumors: Weston McKennie to BrightonWeston McKennie's time at Leeds United on loan from Juventus has not go...
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