Taylor Swift Stalker Arrested, What Happened to Taylor Swift Stalker?
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Updated Jul 19, 2024
Taylor Swift Stalker Arrested
German police arrested a U.S. man on Wednesday for stalking Taylor Swift and making threats against her and Travis Kelce on social media. The man was trying to attend Swift's concert in Gelsenkirchen, Germany when he was detained at the entry point before the show.
Event organizers had alerted authorities about his concerning online behavior. Initial investigations could not rule out the threat he posed, leading to his arrest. The man had a ticket for the concert, which attracted 60,000 fans. Despite the incident, police assured that neither Swift, Kelce, nor the concertgoers were in any danger. The suspect is held until Saturday. Swift has seven shows in Germany, continuing her European tour before concluding in London in August. (Source: deadline)
What Happened to Taylor Swift Stalker?
A 34-year-old American man was arrested by German police for stalking Taylor Swift and making threats online against her and her partner, Travis Kelce. He was caught at the entrance of Swift's concert in Gelsenkirchen, Germany because he had a ticket.
Police were warned about his behavior and decided to arrest him to keep everyone safe. A court ordered him to stay in custody until Saturday. The police said Taylor Swift and her fans were never in danger. Swift's Eras Tour continued in Germany, with many fans attending her concerts.
Who is Taylor Swift?
Taylor Swift (born December 13, 1989) is a popular American singer-songwriter. Known for her personal lyrics and changing music styles, she has been a major figure in pop culture. She started with Big Machine Records in 2005, releasing country pop albums like "Taylor Swift" (2006) and "Fearless" (2008) with hits like "Love Story." She then tried rock with "Speak Now" (2010) and electronic with "Red" (2012). Her pop album "1989" (2014) marked a big shift, followed by "Reputation" (2017), which had hits like "Shake It Off."
In 2018, she moved to Republic Records, releasing "Lover" (2019) and the documentary "Miss Americana" (2020). She explored indie folk with "Folklore" and "Evermore" (2020) and pop with "Midnights" (2022). Her "Eras Tour" (2023–present) set records as the highest-grossing tour and concert film. Swift has sold 200 million records and won many major awards, including 14 Grammys.
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Taylor Swift Career
Here’s a simplified year-by-year breakdown of Taylor Swift’s early life and career:
1989
- Born: December 13, 1989, in West Reading, Pennsylvania.
- Named after: Singer-songwriter James Taylor.
Early 1990s
- Family: Father Scott Swift (stockbroker), mother Andrea Swift (mutual fund marketing executive), younger brother Austin (actor).
- Influences: Maternal grandmother Marjorie Finlay (opera singer).
Early 2000s
- Early Years: Lived on a Christmas tree farm in Pennsylvania and spent summers in Stone Harbor, New Jersey.
- Education: Attended Montessori school, Wyndcroft School, Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School.
- Music Beginnings: Performed in Berks Youth Theatre Academy, began learning guitar at age 12.
2003
- Talent Manager: Started working with Dan Dymtrow.
- Early Career: Modeled for Abercrombie & Fitch, had a song on a Maybelline compilation CD.
2004
- Big Break: Met Scott Borchetta, signed with Big Machine Records.
- Family Move: Relocated to Nashville, Tennessee; father transferred job to Merrill Lynch's Nashville office.
2006
- Debut Album: Released "Taylor Swift" in October.
- Singles: "Tim McGraw" and "Teardrops on My Guitar" gained popularity.
- Promotion: Opened for Rascal Flatts; extensive radio and TV promotions.
2007
- EP Releases: "The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection."
- Accolades: Nashville Songwriters Association's Songwriter/Artist of the Year.
2008
- Second Album: Released "Fearless" in November.
- Hits: "Love Story," "You Belong with Me," "White Horse," "Fifteen," and "Fearless."
- Awards: Won Album of the Year at the Grammys and the Country Music Association Awards.
2009
- MTV Awards: "You Belong with Me" won Best Female Video; Kanye West interrupted her acceptance speech.
- Additional Work: Featured on John Mayer's "Half of My Heart," wrote for Kellie Pickler, contributed to "Hannah Montana: The Movie" soundtrack.
2010
- Acting Debut: Appeared in "Valentine's Day."
- TV: Hosted and performed on Saturday Night Live.
2011
- Recognition: Named Songwriter/Artist of the Year by the Nashville Songwriters Association.
- Awards: Billboard Woman of the Year, Entertainer of the Year by the Academy of Country Music.
2012
- Album: Released "Red" in October.
- Hits: "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together," "I Knew You Were Trouble."
- Tour: The Red Tour, became highest-grossing country tour.
- Additional Work: Contributed to "The Hunger Games" soundtrack, appeared in "The Lorax."
2013
- Film: Appeared in "The Giver."
- Tour: Continued Red Tour.
2014
- Album: Released "1989" in October, marked her transition to pop music.
- Hits: "Shake It Off," "Blank Space," "Bad Blood."
- Awards: Billboard's Woman of the Year, Brit Award for International Female Solo Artist.
- Streaming Controversy: Removed music from Spotify, criticized Apple Music’s free trial.
2015
- Tour: 1989 World Tour, highest-grossing tour of the year.
- Awards: MTV Video Music Awards for "Bad Blood," Grammy Awards for Album of the Year.
2016
- Single: Co-wrote "This Is What You Came For" with Calvin Harris.
Taylor Swift Age
Taylor Swift was born on December 13, 1989, in West Reading, Pennsylvania, making her 34 years old as of 2024. She grew up on a Christmas tree farm and spent her summers in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. Swift attended Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School before moving to Nashville to pursue a music career.
