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Taylor Swift won big at the 2024 VMAs. Relive her other major award show fashion choices

Taylor Swift’s appearances at award shows are always memorable, thanks to her striking fashion choices and surprise announcements.

From her highly-acclaimed green Gucci gown at the 2023 Golden Globes, which teased her next re-release, to her black-and-white ‘Tortured Poets Department’ homage at the Grammys, Swift never fails to captivate.

Her double-digit nominations at the 2024 MTV VMAs and historic wins at the Grammys, coupled with her relationship with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, further cement her as an entertainment powerhouse.

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists at The Star. All stories below were reported, written and edited by Star journalists earlier in 2024.

Signing "Childless Cat Lady," Taylor Swift posted on social media Sept. 10 that she's voting for Kamala Harris
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No. 1: Taylor Swift thanks Travis Kelce for bringing ‘fun and magic’ to her VMA Video of the Year

A night after she stepped onto her political platform to endorse Kamala Harris for president, Taylor Swift continued to dominate the music world with seven MTV Video Music Award wins, tying Beyonce’s 30-win record for the most of all time. | Read Full Story by Ilana Arougheti

Taylor Swift, who is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, is expected to attend the Golden Globes Sunday in Beverly Hills, Calif. She is known for her red carpet style, so guaranteed she won’t be wearing this jacket.
Taylor Swift, who is dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, is expected to attend the Golden Globes Sunday in Beverly Hills, Calif. She is known for her red carpet style, so guaranteed she won’t be wearing this jacket. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com

No. 2: Flowers? A big bow? Will Taylor Swift shine on Golden Globes red carpet?

Taylor Swift is a red carpet veteran. The 2024 Golden Globes fashion preview was filled with speculation about what the pop superstar might wear. | Read Full Story by Lisa Gutierrez

Taylor Swift wore black and white to the Grammy Awards Sunday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, which fans took as a signal that “Reputation (Taylor’s Version)” is coming soon.
Taylor Swift wore black and white to the Grammy Awards Sunday at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, which fans took as a signal that “Reputation (Taylor’s Version)” is coming soon. Dan MacMedan USA TODAY NETWORK

No. 3: Taylor Swift wears black and white to Grammys, sending fans into a ‘Reputation’ frenzy

Swift wore a custom white gown with a high thigh slit by Schiaparelli. With a pleated front and corseted back, the gown hugged her figure tight and gave her Jessica Rabbit curves. She paired the glamorous strapless gown with long black opera gloves, completing the black-and-white look.| Read Full Story by Lisa Gutierrez

To the disappointment of her fans, Taylor Swift was a no-show at the iHeartRadio awards Monday. She gave a taped thank-you when she won Artist of the Year.
To the disappointment of her fans, Taylor Swift was a no-show at the iHeartRadio awards Monday. She gave a taped thank-you when she won Artist of the Year. Video screengrab/iHeartRadio

No. 4: Taylor Swift appears via video at iHeartRadio show. Did she and Travis Kelce get stuck?

Taylor Swift had the most nominations going into the awards show evening. But when she won Artist of the Year, she accepted in a taped message. | Read Full Story by Lisa Gutierrez

Taylor Swift won the Grammy for album of the year for “Midnights” Sunday and some of her fans take it as an omen that the Kansas City Chiefs will win the Super Bowl. Swift dates Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and is expected to attend the game in Las Vegas on Feb. 11.
Taylor Swift won the Grammy for album of the year for “Midnights” Sunday and some of her fans take it as an omen that the Kansas City Chiefs will win the Super Bowl. Swift dates Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce and is expected to attend the game in Las Vegas on Feb. 11. Robert Hanashiro USA TODAY NETWORK

No. 5: Fans: Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Grammy win is good karma for Chiefs at Super Bowl

Taylor Swift is the first person in history to win album of the year four times. At the original time of publication, the Chiefs were vying to win their fourth Super Bowl. Social media noticed: “It’s all connected, people.” | Read Full Story by Lisa Gutierrez

Taylor Swift wore sexy Gucci at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday.
Taylor Swift wore sexy Gucci at the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday. Dan MacMedan USA TODAY NETWORK

No. 6: Taylor Swift electrifies Golden Globes red carpet in green in last-minute appearance

Check out the shimmering, slinky, floor-length gown Taylor Swift wore to the 2024 Golden Globes. | Read Full Story by Lisa Gutierrez

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on the red carpet at Union Station for the Super Bowl LVII championship ring ceremony on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Kansas City.
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on the red carpet at Union Station for the Super Bowl LVII championship ring ceremony on Thursday, June 15, 2023, in Kansas City. Tammy Ljungblad tljungblad@kcstar.com

No. 7: Chiefs’ Travis Kelce apparently made some new Hollywood friends at Oscars party

Chiefs’ Travis Kelce and girlfriend Taylor Swift attended a 2024 Academy Awards party and some Hollywood folks soon followed the star tight end on social media. | Read Full Story by Pete Grathoff

Taylor Swift, with record producer Jack Antonoff, was thrilled to win the Grammy for best pop vocal album, “Midnights,” in Los Angeles on Sunday. She announced a new album in her acceptance speech.
Taylor Swift, with record producer Jack Antonoff, was thrilled to win the Grammy for best pop vocal album, “Midnights,” in Los Angeles on Sunday. She announced a new album in her acceptance speech. Robert Hanashiro USA TODAY NETWORK

No. 8: ‘She never fails to shock us.’ Taylor Swift fans hyped over her album news at Grammys

The pop superstar caught fans by surprise when she accepted her 13th Grammy on Sunday, then announced a new album coming in April. | Read Full Story by Lisa Gutierrez

This story was originally published September 12, 2024 at 5:00 PM.

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