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Despite a Year’s Hiatus, Taylor Swift Leads the 2025 Webby Awards Along with Kendrick Lamar and More

  • April 23, 2025
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Back in the day, Taylor Swift

’s hiatus amid the Eras Tour had fans buzzing about everything from her rumored romance with Travis Kelce to the whispers about ‘Reputation (Taylor’s Version)’ dropping. Even after stepping away from the spotlight, Swift was far from forgotten. Her name echoed in headlines, and her influence continued to grow, keeping the Swiftie army on edge.

Even without being on stage, Taylor Swift was everywhere. Headlines, TikToks, and even cryptic Easter eggs had fans on alert. Well, her name has sprung up again after the Eras Tour, louder than ever, sending ripples into the awards stage!

Taylor Swift’s winning streak continues at the 2025 Webby Awards

Did anyone really think Taylor Swift could disappear for long? After a brief hiatus post-Eras Tour, her name has stormed back to the digital world with a vengeance, sweeping the 29th Webby Awards. Her viral For a ‘Fortnight’ Challenge earned not one but two wins, claiming the Best Community Engagement award and a win for Advertising, Media & PR.

It proved that even on a break, Swift’s influence is like a magnet to every screen. It is clear— her digital presence remains a force to be reckoned with, reminding the world that when Taylor Swift speaks, the internet listens.

Swift was not the only star on a winning streak. Kendrick Lamar, Rihanna, Selena Gomez, Gracie Aand Walton Goggins all took their well-deserved spots in the limelight,

with Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’ music video claiming the Music Video Award. Snoop Dogg’s creative empire earned him the Entrepreneur of the Year award

, proving his business moves are as sharp as his flow. The 29th Webby Awards were not just about digital creativity—they also celebrated trailblazers like Dr. Fei-Fei Li, whose work in AI earned her a Lifetime Achievement Award.

Read More: Taylor Swift Is No More the Youngest Self Made Billionaire. Here’s Who Actually Is

As Taylor Swift rises back

, speeding in with the Webby Awards, her storytelling continues to grow into surprising new directions. Her lyric from ‘The Last Great American Dynasty’—“Who knows, if she never showed up, what could’ve been?”,

 is now echoing through the fiction world, where history, controversy, and unforgettable characters are brought to life.

Taylor Swift’s The Last Great American Dynasty sparks a fictional legacy

What happens when Taylor Swift’s storytelling lyrical magic meets the novel world of fiction? Emily Henry has shown the way! As reported by E! News, her new novel, Great Big Beautiful Life, was inspired by Swift’s folklore track

‘The Last Great American Dynasty’. Could a song about a real-life socialite turn into a compelling character like Margaret Ives, a widow caught in the public eye? Henry says Swift’s lyrics were a springboard for this gripping tale of legacy and love.

It was not just Swift’s lyrics that fueled Henry’s imagination. In an interview with NPR, she also mentioned combining the legacies of families like the Kennedys and Hearsts to build Margaret’s complex world. The result? A tale of competing journalists and a story hidden in plain sight. Ready to meet Margaret? Great Big Beautiful Life is now available

, introducing Henry’s tribute to both Swift and the larger-than-life figures that inspire her. But for now, Swifties are patting themselves on the back for boosting  TikTok challenge straight to an accolade.

Read More: Meet the Band Behind Taylor Swift: The Musicians Powering the Eras

What would your For a ‘Fortnight’ challenge look like? Let us know in the comments!

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