has consistently demonstrated her generosity and commitment to philanthropy through numerous charitable endeavors. From donating millions to disaster relief funds, such as $1 million to the Tennessee Emergency Response Fund after devastating tornadoes, to supporting food banks across cities during her Eras Tour, Swift made a lasting impact on communities in need. Her acts of kindness extended beyond financial contributions, showcasing her dedication to creating positive change.
A bitter custody battle involving Taylor Swift’s godson culminated in a court ruling that shocked Hollywood.
Custody battle over Taylor Swift’s godson
A Los Angeles court granted director Kyle Newman shared physical custody of his two sons with actress Jaime King, ending a years-long dispute. According to court documents reviewed by PEOPLE
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the ruling barred King from unsupervised visits with James Knight, 11, and Leo Thames, 9-Taylor Swift’s godson, until she completes a six-month program. Leo, whose godmother Swift supported him during his 2015 heart surgery as a newborn, became a focal point of the case.
Happy Birthday @taylorswift13 – We love you always and forevermore!!! 💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞💞 Yours- LT, JK and @kyle_newman 💜 pic.twitter.com/UrkbwWVKB4
— Jaime King (@Jaime_King) December 13, 2016
Court documents revealed King’s visits must be supervised by approved family members, including her mother and Newman’s brother. The decision followed claims from Newman, who accused King of addiction, impacting her parenting. He cited unconfirmed incidents like King driving under the influence with the children. King denied some claims, pointing to passed tests.
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As Swift’s personal life made headlines, her professional achievements dominated the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour dominates iHeartRadio music awards
The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards, held on March 17 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, celebrated Taylor Swift’s record-breaking Eras Tour despite her absence. She won the Tour of the Century award and delivered a prerecorded video message thanking fans, alongside a performance of ‘mirrorball’ from the tour’s 2023 Glendale, Arizona opener. Swift swept fan-voted categories, including Favorite Tour Tradition for her surprise songs and Favorite Surprise Guest for Travis Kelce’s London cameo
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🚨| Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech for “Tour of the Century” for ‘The Eras Tour’! #iHeartAwards2025
“This is actually the 2 year anniversary of the first show of The Eras Tour. I’ve been doing a lot of processing”
— The Eras Tour (@tswifterastour) March 18, 2025
Her ‘Fortnight’ music video with Post Malone won Best Music Video, while her Eras Tour wardrobe earned Favorite Tour Style. Hosted by LL Cool J, the event featured performances by Billie Eilish and Bad Bunny. Fans noted Swift’s absence, particularly after her high-profile Super Bowl appearance earlier that year. The custody ruling underscored the complexities of high-profile family disputes, while Swift’s award sweep reaffirmed her unparalleled cultural influence.
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