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Taylor Swift Fans Now Boycotting Her Music after Launching Campaign against Matty Healy

Ever since Taylor Swift broke up with her boyfriend of six years, Joe Alwyn, her love life has been a subject of interest. While Swift has not…

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Ever since Taylor Swift broke up with her boyfriend of six years, Joe Alwyn, her love life has been a subject of interest. 

While Swift has not confirmed her new boyfriend, she has been spotted with The 1975’s Matty Healy. Healy and Swift have been photographed hanging out together.

Moreover, Healy has been going to Swift’s Era tour concerts and her apartment as well. Many netizens have taken this as a confirmation of their relationship and are not happy with it.

Taylor Swift and Matty Healy spotted leaving Electric Lady Studios in New York.

pic.twitter.com/Tdko9n2VmI

— Pop Base (@PopBase)

This is mainly because Healy has been the subject of various controversies and scandals. He has made offensive and racist remarks and jokes that netizens have not taken well.

As a result, Swifties all over the world are ready to boycott their idol for dating a racist person. They have launched a campaign called Speak Up Now, using the hashtag #SpeakUpNow, urging Swift to talk about her alleged racist boyfriend.

Swifties are boycotting Taylor Swift with #SpeakUpNow

Users on social media are already circulating an open letter to Swift with the hashtag “#SpeakUpNow” in an attempt to urge her to refute the supposed relationship with Healy. The letter accuses Healy of “actions that contribute to the perpetuation of hatred, stereotypes, and objectification” and asks Swift to reply to Healy’s controversies publicly.

While people have the freedom to make their own decisions and develop partnerships, those who signed the letter are effectively saying that those in the public spotlight must take a stand against prejudice and hold themselves and their colleagues accountable.

They wrote, “Your voice holds tremendous power and right now your silence is palpable. This silence sends a message of indifference, particularly to the fans who have supported you.”

i’ve never heard silence quite this loud https://t.co/zZhOiitT3K

— megan (@HalfwaySoberMeg)

Swift is requested for “more than a mere apology” in the letter. She is asked to utilize her position responsibly and with meaning.

Similarly, Swifties have asked her to encourage empathy and comprehension while advocating for inclusivity and celebrating diversity while inspiring people to join you in making the world a more just and equitable place by opposing destructive concepts.

The news about boycotting Swift’s music was also addressed by DeuxMoi. They took to Instagram Stories to reveal that Swifties were serious about the boycott.

Taylor Swift’s fans are boycotting her with the #SpeakUpNow campaign.

Taylor Swift’s fans are boycotting her with the #SpeakUpNow campaign. (Source: DeuxMoi’s IG Stories)

DeuxMoi reported that a source close to Swift defended the singer, claiming she was not reading anything online about her. She is simply focusing on her tour and enjoying it while shutting out news and reports surrounding her.

Swift has not addressed anything regarding her relationship after her break-up with Alwyn. Therefore, if what DeuxMoi said is true, she will not be responding about Healy and his racist behavior anytime soon.

Matty Healy’s racist past

Healy has a long history of controversy, including claims of racism and misogyny. Before 2023, some fans sought to defend the singer, claiming his outlandish conduct was satire.

Such justifications, however, were impossible to make after Healy’s appearance on The Adam Friedland Show in February 2023. Because the episode was extremely offensive, Apple and Spotify removed it from their services.

However, clips from the program continue to circulate on social media, including ones in which Healy can be heard insulting Ice Spice. Ice Spice’s singing career and inspirations were discussed in the podcast by Healy, Mike Mullen, and Adam Friedland.

the matty healy thing just proves once again that taylor swift is only an activist when it benefits her. if she acc cared about marginalized groups she wouldnt even want to surround herself with people who make literal nazi salutes on stage and make racist comments in interviews

— aliyah (@hautausschllag)

They then embarked into a racist discussion in which they speculated about the singer’s origin, attempted to mimic her accent, and made other nasty remarks about her race and physique, including referring to her as “one of the Inuit Spice Girls” and a “chubby Chinese lady.” 

Healy was also heard giggling and encouraging the host to imitate Japanese accents. Healy apologized to Ice Spice during one of the 1975’s April gigs.

He denied any accountability, stating his statements were misconstrued and apologizing solely because he didn’t want Ice Spice to believe he was mean. Meanwhile, in another segment of the podcast, Healy’s statements got much more unsettling.

He casually mentioned that he was watching pornography from a hardcore site renowned for uploading images of white males sexually demeaning and shaming people of color while relating an event where a buddy walked in on him masturbating after a party.

The website is said to be a virulently racist, violent, and misogynistic website that despises women and minorities.

Mullen and Friedland, the other two guys on the show, acted as if nothing was amiss with Healy’s statements, laughing along with him as he narrated the story, which netizens found disturbing to watch.

In January 2023, Healy and 1975 performed at the First Direct Arena in Leeds as part of the At Their Very Best tour. Things took an unpleasant turn when Healy stole the podium and launched into a racist diatribe.

“I don’t think it’s a racist thing to say…,” Healy stated before his bandmates interrupted him by starting the following song. Many netizens assumed that the singer was about to say something offensive, so his bandmates did not let him speak.

Shortly after this event, Healy was recorded making the Nazi salute onstage at another concert. He performed the motion as he marched onto the stage, saying, “Thank you, Kanye, very cool.”

The lyrics are from the 1975 song ‘Love It If We Made It,’ and they are meant to ridicule Donald Trump, who once tweeted the same lines to Kanye West, who has made repeated anti-Semitic slurs. 

Fans supported Healy’s salute, saying it was part of his satire of Trump and Kanye. He did not, however, explain the gesture, making it impossible to grasp his motivations.

Taylor Swift’s new boyfriend, Matt Healy, apparently likes to to throw up Hitler salutes while marching in place during his concert performances.

Wow. pic.twitter.com/JwrZGsI0TI

— StopAntisemitism (@StopAntisemites)

Racist charges initially came against Healy in 2020 when he sent an offensive tweet about Black Lives Matter. Just days after George Floyd’s murder, Healy turned to Twitter to express his thoughts, stating, “If you truly believe that ‘ALL LIVES MATTER’ you need to stop facilitating the end of black ones.”

His decision to add a link to The 1975 song ‘Love It if We Made It’ in the tweet received criticism. Twitter users soon pointed out how improper it was for him to utilize the Black Lives Matter movement to sell one of his songs.

After receiving criticism, Healy removed the tweet and replaced it with another, stating that he only included the song because the lyrics discuss racism and other issues in the world. There have been several other instances of Healy being offensive and racist.

Therefore, it is not surprising that Swifites are mad at their idol for hanging out with Healy and ignoring his behavior.

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Fans Shocked as Zoe LaVerne Reveals Her Parents Are Siblings but It’s Not Incest

Social media sensation Zoe LaVerne left her fans shocked when she revealed during a live session that both of her parents are siblings. However, Zoe…

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Social media sensation Zoe LaVerne left her fans shocked when she revealed during a live session that both of her parents are siblings. 

However, Zoe quickly clarified that despite the familial connection, she does not consider it incestuous. 

She explained, “So my mom and my dad, because like my dad and my mom Debbie, since they are siblings, it sounds incest but it’s not. It’s really confusing to talk about.” 

As expected, Zoe’s live confession spread like wildfire across various online platforms, with tea pages, such as teatoktalk, sharing the video on their pages. 

The moment viewers caught wind of the video, they wasted no time expressing their opinions, with one fan commenting, “girl, it’s definitely incest.” 

Another exclaimed, “tf she means it’s not incest when they’re literally siblings who had children together.” LaVerne’s revelation seemed to have divided her audience, with some questioning her explanation.

However, amidst the wave of criticism, some fans stepped forward to defend LaVerne and shed more light on the situation. 

Fans' reaction after Zoe LaVerne revealed her parents are siblings.

Fans’ reaction after Zoe LaVerne revealed her parents are siblings. (Source: Instagram)

One supporter highlighted, “Y’all, her mom is her aunt who adopted her. She didn’t explain it very well, but let’s not be weird about this.” 

Another fan chimed in, saying, “Guys, she talked about it a long time ago. Her mother died because of alcohol abuse, as I remember, and her auntie adopted her and took care of her, and Zoe calls her mom.”

The following comment read, “Her “mom” is her aunt that had to take custody of her, not her biological mother. Her wording was very weird and an explanation on her part would’ve been good…”

A look at Zoe LaVerne’s family

LaVerne’s adoptive parents’ names are Debbie Pemberton, originally her aunt, and Douglas Wright. Additionally, she has two brothers: her biological brother, Eric Pemberton, and her stepbrother, Cameron.

LaVerne cherishes her relationships with her family, taking the time to express gratitude to them, especially to her mother.

Zoe LaVerne and her mother Debbie Pemberton.

Zoe LaVerne and her mother, Debbie Pemberton. (Source: zoexlaverne/Instagram)

On January 23, 2023, she wished her mother a Happy Birthday by posting several pictures on her Instagram and calling her “best friend.”

She expressed, “happy birthday to my best friend. i love you so so much mom. it breaks my heart that you don’t know it’s your birthday but all that matter is you’re here with us. i love you.”

Similarly, on May 14, 2023, on the occasion of Mother’s Day, the social media star took to Instagram to share a lovely picture with her mother, Debbie and wrote a heartfelt message.

She wrote, “happy mother’s day to this woman right here. i love you more than words can ever explain. thank you for everything you have ever done for me. you deserve the world.”

On May 17, 2021, LaVerne wished her father a Happy Birthday by posting a picture of her and her father and expressing that she loves her very much.

Zoe LaVerne’s biological parents were drug addicts

During a live session, LaVerne opened up about her difficult past and revealed that her biological parents were drug addicts. 

She expressed her frustration at the video being leaked without her consent, as she had chosen not to share this part of her story yet. 

LaVerne emphasized that her mom, Debbie, who adopted her at birth, is her true mother, even though she may not be her birth mother. 

Her biological mother, Melinda, and her biological father, Billy, struggled with addiction, and Melinda even considered having abortions. 

However, Debbie fought for LaVerne’s custody and won, providing her with a loving home and support. 

She expressed her gratitude for her adoptive parents, as they have been there for her since the beginning and have played a significant role in shaping who she is today. 

LaVerne also shared the heartbreaking news that her biological mother was murdered when she was only three years old, while her father died of a drug overdose when she was around six or seven. 

Despite not knowing her biological parents personally, she acknowledged that her adoptive parents, Debbie and Douglas, are her true parents, as they provided her with love, care, and stable life. 

She praised Debbie for fighting to have her as her own and expressed her love and appreciation for the life she has been given. 

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Zoe LaVerne Gets Emotional Talking about Mom Whose Cancer Has Returned

Zoe LaVerne candidly spoke about the difficult and painful journey her family has been facing due to her mother, Debbie Pemberton’s health in a…

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Zoe LaVerne candidly spoke about the difficult and painful journey her family has been facing due to her mother, Debbie Pemberton’s health in a series of emotional videos. 

She began by apologizing for her vulnerability and assured her viewers that she didn’t want any sympathy but wanted to share her story because her mom would want her fans to know what was happening. 

She said, “I don’t want sympathy. I don’t want you to feel sorry for me. I genuinely just wanted to tell you guys this story because I know that a lot of you guys really loved my mom, and she would want you guys to know what’s going on.”

@zoelaverne

part 2 will be up after this.❤️

♬ original sound – Zoe LaVerne

Her life completely fell apart when her mom’s health started deteriorating in early November 2022. Her mom’s incapacity to use a coffee maker, which at first glance seemed like a harmless joke, turned out to be the first indication of a serious stroke.

Her right half of the brain was damaged during the stroke, which made it difficult for her to remember things and communicate. She, her mother, and her family set out on a difficult path, spending Christmas and Thanksgiving in the hospital.

Moreover, in January 2023, they received another devastating news– the return of her mother’s cancer. However, this time, her mother chose not to disclose her condition.

Zoe LaVerne and her mother Debbie Pemberton.

Zoe LaVerne and her mother Debbie Pemberton. (Source: Instagram)

LaVerne expressed, “In January of 2023, we found out that my mom had cancer again. And she didn’t tell anybody in the family that she had cancer. Nobody knew. And we all really think it was because she didn’t wanna do chemo or radiation anymore.”

Part 2 revealed the heartbreaking introduction of hospice care, indicating that her mother’s condition has worsened. LaVerne, at only 22 years old, grappled with the idea of losing her mom.

She talked about periods when she felt vulnerable and strong, and how her father gave her her mother’s medal as a priceless keepsake during these difficult times.

“They made it clear that she could die anytime soon. My dad last night gave me my mom’s medal as she always wore. And it really meant a lot to me because this is a very difficult time in my life right now,” she noted.

In the final part, she reflected on her mother’s strong connection with her online community and the role her mother played in motivating her to pursue social media. 

She acknowledged the support and prayers from her fans and the positive impact it has had on her mother’s condition, with her regaining some strength.

That being said, Pemberton, originally her aunt, and Douglas Wright adopted LaVerne when she was just a baby. During a live session, she insisted that despite Pemberton wasn’t her biological mother, she was her real mother.

Speaking about her biological parents, her mom, Melinda, was murdered, while her father, Billy, died of a drug overdose.

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Zara Larsson Reacts to Accusations of Using F Slur on TikTok

Zara Larsson, a Swedish pop singer, responded to accusations that she used a homophobic F slur to insult a TikToker and said she would leave the…

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Zara Larsson Reacts to Accusations of Using F Slur on TikTok

Zara Larsson, a Swedish pop singer, responded to accusations that she used a homophobic F slur to insult a TikToker and said she would leave the app.

In a recent TikTok video, Larsson responded to the allegations, telling her 1.4 million followers, “I hate that I have to do this.”

She said that the photograph was manipulated and that someone had created a replica of a phony comment that seemed to portray her uttering a gay slur.

The 25-year-old, who was preparing to celebrate her birthday at the time of the video, spoke to her fans while wearing a shawl. 

She confessed that she had received a ton of comments blaming her for penning the slur and said that the occurrence had “ruined TikTok” for her.

‘Ain’t My Fault’ singer started by saying, “Hey ya’ll. I’m getting ready to go out. It’s my birthday today. I hate that I have to do this, especially on my birthday. I’ve already talked about it twice in my story, but they disappeared.”

Larsson continued by saying that she refrained from using racial slurs. She claimed that she responded, “Yet here you are commenting,” to a person she didn’t know who commented, “You’re so irrelevant, your music sucks.”

Further, the singer added, “Sometimes I can’t hold my tongue, like I need to say something. He edited that comment saying I called him something else, which I didn’t do. Everyone who knows me knows I would never call someone a slur.”

She also wondered whether the post was still up, but the commenter had blocked her, and the singer had also done the same because she was “pissed.”

The artist said she used to enjoy TikTok but that “this has kind of ruined the experience for me,” adding that she would be taking a break from the social media site.

Zara Larsson.

Zara Larsson. (Source: zaralarsson/Instagarm)

Finally, in an effort to defend herself, she assured her supporters one last time that she was not the kind of person who would refer to someone else as an “F-slur” in a comment.

Although the modified image is nowhere to be discovered, many of her followers felt it was fake and defended her right away.

“You’re so kind and sweet and your fans know that you never would write something like that,” a fan noted.

This is not the first time Zara Larsson has been brought into controversy

Back in 2019, when Larsson claimed James Charles slipped into her ex-boyfriend Brian Whittaker’s social media DMs many times, she found herself in the middle of yet another homophobia controversy.

She tweeted, “I’m cackling cause he hit up my boyfriend in the dms several times knowing damn well he’s straight.”

Larsson made the remarks during Charles’ well-known public argument with Tati Westbrook, who charged the YouTuber with influencing people’s sexual orientation.

She was accused of indicating that the “LGBTQ family is predatory” before clarifying that Charles had only made one attempt to hit up Whittaker.

Later, Larsson apologized to Charles and said, “I’m sorry for sending all of the hate that James received in his direction. I’m sorry for not thinking about the consequences.”

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