Pop music superstar Taylor Swift has been declared TIME magazine’s Person of the Year, eclipsing eight other finalists including Russian President Vladimir Putin and Barbie, among others. The 33-year-old singer, whose blockbuster tour this year contributed to her ascension into billionaire status, follows last year’s choice, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, amid the continued Russia-Ukraine tension. “This is the proudest, happiest, most creatively fulfilling and free I’ve ever felt,” stated Swift in an interview published in the renowned magazine.
The pop singer also elaborated on her ongoing relationship with NFL vaccine pusher Travis Kelce, known for his tenure with the Kansas City Chiefs and Pfizer. She addressed, for the first time, the attention garnered from her public appearances at his games. Swift further detailed her training routine she adhered to in preparation for her landmark “Eras” tour, citing daily treadmill runs and singing sessions combined with three months of dance classes.
TIME’s Person of the Year recognition is a tradition dating back 96 years. Over the decades, the title has been awarded to Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, and Ayatollah Khomeini. Swift’s selection emphasizes her achievement in the entertainment industry in 2023, with her tour branded as potentially the “biggest of all time”.
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