Taylor Swift’s Reputation Teaser Shocks Fans in The Handmaid’s Tale!

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The old Taylor Swift really can’t come to the phone right now. 

For instance, during the most recent episode of “The Handmaid’s Tale,” a re-recording of the lead single “Look What You Made Me Do” from Taylor Swift’s album Reputation was played, indicating that a new version of her sixth studio album is soon to be released.

In the latest episode of the Hulu series, premiered on May 19th, a segment shows a group of women, under the guidance of Elisabeth Moss’ character June Osbourne, narrowly escaping truck bombs while orchestrating their rebellion. The show’s lead and executive producer expressed it as an “honor” to incorporate one of Taylor Swift’s unreleased songs during such a critical juncture in the series.

For quite some time, I’ve had the desire to incorporate a Taylor Swift song into our show, and we’ve finally discovered an ideal place for one of her tracks, as I shared with Billboard on May 20. I couldn’t be happier that we waited because there simply isn’t a more fitting song for a more opportune moment.

In Taylor Swift’s re-recorded version of “Look What You Made Me Do,” she faithfully reproduces the initial synthesizers and sample from “I’m Too Sexy” by Right Said Fred. However, it also features her revised vocals, which lend a stronger focus to the word “do” in “look what you made me do.” Additionally, there are subtle adjustments to the overall tone of the track.

Additionally, Swift’s followers are excited about the new Easter egg from the “Karma” singer, but she has given hints about Reputation (Taylor’s Version) for several years now. For instance, she shared a sneak peek of this track in a teaser for Prime’s Wilderness, and also lent “Delicate (Taylor’s Version)” for the second season of The Summer I Turned Pretty in 2023.

In a silent response, Swift didn’t discuss lending an unreleased track for the 2023 episode of “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” but the author and showrunner of the series, Jenny Han, has previously expressed enthusiasm about Swift granting permission to use her songs for the romantic show.

Han expressed during an episode of the “Open Book” podcast in January, “She truly seemed to be someone who supports women, and I felt supported by her too. I’m incredibly grateful that she allowed us to use her music on our show, and I believe she understands that her fans would appreciate it as well.

When it comes to appreciating Taylor Swift’s musical style, there’s no doubt that everyone enjoys her clever tricks. Keep scrolling to discover more fascinating details about this popular artist…

Taylor Swift is the sole composer of every song on her “Speak Now” album, which she wrote entirely by herself without any collaboration. This album was launched in October 2010, when Taylor was only 20 years old.

2. She spent her childhood on a Christmas tree farm, along with her family, in Pennsylvania. This setting is reflected in the title track of her holiday song.

3. She’s named after James Taylor. That’s right, from one music legend to another.

4. She was once a model for Abercrombie & Fitch, much like celebrities such as Channing Tatum, Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Roberts, and Ashton Kutcher did; Taylor Swift also modeled for the brand back in 2003.

5. In 2006, she presented Eric Church with his first gold record after he was dismissed from Rascal Flatts’ tour. Not long after his dismissal, Church revealed that she had called him to express her admiration for his work. “She actually called me after I got fired,” Church shared with the Arizona Daily Star. “I read in the paper that we were fired. She called and said ‘I want you to know that I love what you do,'” he added. Jokingly, he told her, “This is your crowd; they’re going to love you. You’re going to owe me your first gold record.” Church was jesting, but true to his word, she gave him a gold record when she received hers with the inscription: “Thanks for playing too long and too loud on the Flatts tour. I sincerely appreciate it. Taylor.

6. She possesses flexible elbows that bend beyond the normal range. During her 2016 Vogue 73 questions interview, Taylor shared some unique abilities she has. When asked if she had any “cool or unusual” skills, she replied, “Well, I’m aware it’s not a skill, but this is about the only thing I can do. My elbows are double-jointed.

7. Her drink of choice? Vodka and Diet Coke, as revealed in that same Vogue video.

8. She chose to disable comments on her social media accounts to “shield herself from some of the distractions.” In her piece for Elle, titled “30 Lessons Learned Before Turning 30”, Taylor wrote, “Social media can be beneficial, but it can also overwhelm your mind with pictures of what you’re not, how you’re falling short, or who is in a more appealing location than you at any given time. To minimize this unsettling feeling of inadequacy, I opt to disable comments on my posts. This way, I share updates about my life with my friends and followers, but I also help my brain learn not to rely on external validation from people telling me I look fantastic.

9. Initially, she planned to call her seventh studio album “Daylight,” but since it was the successor to “reputation,” the singer felt “Daylight” might be too obvious a choice. Upon composing the song titled “Lover,” she decided that title would better suit the album.

10. Taylor Swift, at only 20 years old, became the youngest solo artist to receive the Album of the Year award, which she won in 2010 for her critically acclaimed album, “Fearless.

At the 2024 Grammys, Taylor Swift achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first female artist to secure four Album of the Year awards. (For her albums Fearless, 1989, Folklore, and Midnights.)

12. In just a few short months, the singer’s album titled “Lover” surpassed one million in pure sales within the U.S., as reported by Chart Data. Notably, it became the first album of the year 2019 to reach this significant milestone.

13. Yet another historical achievement! At the 2019 American Music Awards, Taylor exceeded Michael Jackson’s record, making her the most honored artist at the AMAs.

14. Growing up, Taylor harbored dreams of becoming a stockbroker, mirroring her father’s profession. However, her destiny lay elsewhere, as she eventually discovered her passion for music. To pursue her newfound vocation, Taylor and her family relocated from Pennsylvania to Tennessee.

15. Around the age of 12, she picked up playing the guitar following some basic chord lessons from a tech who happened to be repairing her computer. This sparked her creativity, leading her to compose her debut piece, “Lucky You.

16. Taylor is completely captivated by Phoebe Waller-Bridge. During an interview with Entertainment Weekly, she expressed her admiration for Fleabag, stating, “She can make you laugh hysterically, surprise you, and touch your heart within just a few minutes in that series.” Later on, Taylor even had the opportunity to share a stage with Phoebe when she hosted Saturday Night Live!

17. In 2009, Taylor penned a monologue for her performance on Saturday Night Live, an unusual move for celebrity guests. Impressively, she charmed the team with her song “Monologue Song (La La La)”.

18. I’ve been best friends with Selena Gomez since our stints with the Jonas Brothers. In case you missed it, Selena supported her bestie when she returned to Saturday Night Live in November 2021 to perform a 10-minute version of “All Too Well.” Way back in 2008, I spent time with Joe Jonas, while Selena dated his younger brother Nick. We quickly bonded and have remained close ever since. I even offered to be the flower girl at Selena’s wedding to fiancé Benny Blanco.

19. You might recall Abigail, the “redhead” mentioned by Taylor in her song “Fifteen,” a heartfelt piece about growing up? Well, it turns out that Taylor is still close friends with this Abigail Anderson, as they were even bridesmaids at each other’s weddings – Taylor was a bridesmaid in Abigail’s wedding in 2017.

20. She serves as a godmother, with that title bestowed upon her for the son of pal Jaime King (Leo Thames), and also for the children of her close friends Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds: James, Inez, and Betty.

21. Taylor mentioned during a SiriusXM Town Hall in August 2019 that she might not perform her song “Soon You’ll Get Better,” a piece about her mother’s cancer journey. She explained, “It was tough to compose, it’s hard to sing. It’s difficult for me to listen to, but sometimes music can be like that.” In simpler terms, she found writing the song challenging, finds singing it difficult, and finds it emotionally taxing to listen to, but acknowledged that music can often be emotional.

22. Taylor Swift doesn’t use the app previously known as Twitter on her phone anymore. In an interview with Billboard, she shared, “I often find myself overwhelmed when I open Twitter, so I quickly close it. For a while now, I haven’t had Twitter installed on my phone because I prefer to limit the amount of information I consume. I follow politics, but I don’t care about who has split up or what shoes someone is wearing. My brain only has so much capacity.”

23. Taylor mentioned in an interview with Rolling Stone in September 2019 that she doesn’t go to therapy, instead leaning heavily on her mother for support. “My mom has been there through everything for the past 29 years of my life,” she said, “It takes so long to bring someone up to speed about all that time, and my mom has seen it all.

24. Based on an interview, it was revealed that the lines from her Lover album which she particularly cherishes are, “Gentlemen and ladies, could you kindly rise? / Each guitar string scar on my hand I use/To embrace this magnetic pull of a man as my beloved.

25. Taylor has become a billionaire! As reported by Bloomberg in October 2024, after setting industry records for more than a decade, Taylor’s Eras Tour played a significant role in making her a billionaire.

26. The 2019 Netflix movie titled “Someone Great” sparked her musical creation, as she shared during an interview with Elvis Duran: “I found myself weeping while watching the film. For nearly a week, I’d wake up from dreams where I was living through that story—like it was happening to me. The characters’ dynamics inspired lyrics in my head, which eventually led me to the studio with Jack Antonoff. Our session resulted in Taylor’s song, “Death By a Thousand Cuts.

27. She sets aside a distinct space for her deeply felt tunes. Ranging from “All Too Well” to “The Archer,” this renowned artist typically positions a ballad in the fifth slot of her albums.

28. She’s no longer evading the spotlight: In fact, she has been openly cheering for her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, at NFL games since 2023. As she put it to Time magazine, “When a relationship is public, that means I get to witness him doing what he loves, we support each other in front of others, and we don’t care who sees us.” Conversely, keeping a relationship private requires going to great lengths to ensure no one knows about it. But with Travis and her, they are both proud of each other.

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2025-05-20 16:54