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The 2016 Billboard Music Awards’ Swiftlist: What you need to know tonight

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And a few things we’re just guessing, Taylor Nation.

Here at the Swift Agency, just a guy who blogs while on vacation about the Blonde With A Sparkly 1989 Microphone who wins awards while on a break, we were thrilled for the 2016 Billboard Music Awards tonight, May 22nd. We were, indeed, until we started hearing that our Sparkly Dressed muse might not be attending. First of all, we’ve heard about Calvin Harris’ car accident. According to E! Online, he was a passenger in a car that got hit by another vehicle and he has only minor injuries. He’s checked himself out of the hospital already. Apparently he’s ok, but he’s canceling some performances.

Going back to the Enchantress, she’s nominated for:

(Source: Billboard)
(Source: Billboard)
  • Top Artist
  • Top Female Artist
  • Top Billboard 200 Artist
  • Top Hot 100 Artist
  • Top Radio Songs Artist
  • Top Social Media Artist
  • Top Touring Artist
  • Top Billboard 200 Album

The BBMAs have released a seating chart. Taylor is absent. Teen Vogue has added a description regarding Serayah that mentions T-Swizzle: “Though Serayah’s BFF Taylor isn’t planning to attend…” So we might be Swift-less tonight. A big shoutout to @belleswift17 for the detective work in finding that quote.

Yes, basically we’re playing another round of an old game we call Where in the world is Taylor Swift? Fun for all ages. She doesn’t need to be anywhere right now, but if she’s not intentionally planning to appear at the BBMA’s that means I’m only half-watching the show. Still, it’s not like she could show up anywhere else where we could see her. Might as well watch the show and cheer for her winning some more accolades. Hopefully we get some video acceptances if she’s lucky.

Remember that everyone deserves their own turn at the spotlight.

Coming up next in the Calendar:

  • May 22: The Billboard Music Awards are broadcast LIVE at 8pm ET on ABC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taylor Swift is nominated for eight awards.
  • October 22: Taylor Swift headlines a special concert at the Formula 1 US Grand Prix. Click here for more information.

(Sources: 2016 Billboard Music Awards, E! Online, Teen Vogue)

Video Showcase: Taylor Mic Drop for Apple and Vogue’s 73 Questions with Taylor Swift

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(Source: Taylor Swift via Instagram)
(Source: Taylor Swift via Instagram)

Stop dancing in the refrigerator light and close the door, Taylor Nation.

Here at the Swift Agency, just a guy who usually takes five hours to get ready to go out, we usually can’t find our keys or get our darn phone to sync up. Sorry Apple, I still rely on playlists. Taylor Swift had made a new ad for Apple Music and as funny and a bit nostalgic as the tune she picked for it, well… I’m still not convinced on the service. That video is coming up. Also, I will give you Vogue’s 73 Questions with Taylor Swift. Although I like coming up with nicknames for the Sparkly Dressed, her brother’s nickname for her, “Taffy”, sounds too personal to use.

Taylor has been spotted attending Coachella. She’s not performing (although I don’t discount her showing up randomly in someone else’s set). She’s still keeping the bleached look (which I know is dividing the fandom right now). That’s the Blonde With The Sparkly 1989 Microphone (and hair to match) watching DJ Calvin Harris performing.

Watch on YouTube

Watch on YouTube

On other news, Taylor Swift and Idris Elba have been revealed as the two celebrity co-chairs alongside Vogue’s Anna Wintour for the 2016 Met Gala to be held on Monday, May 2. Also participating will be Apple’s Chief Design Officer Jonathan Ive, and designers Karl Lagerfeld, Nicolas Ghesquiere, and Miuccia Prada. The theme will be Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology. Sponsored by Apple.

Coming up next in the Calendar:

  • May 2: The 2016 Met Gala. Taylor Swift and Idris Elba have been revealed as the two celebrity co-chairs alongside Vogue’s Anna Wintour.
  • May 10: The first-ever Taylor Swift Award will be given at the 64th annual BMI Pop Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills.
  • May 22: The Billboard Music Awards are broadcast LIVE at 8pm ET on ABC from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Taylor Swift is nominated for eight awards.

(Sources: Apple Music Beats 1 Radio via YouTube, Vogue)