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False Comparison of Kid Rock’s and Taylor Swift’s Hurricane Support

False Comparison of Kid Rock’s and Taylor Swift’s Hurricane Support

As disaster relief efforts continue in the areas affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, a Facebook post makes the false claim that Kid Rock has made “14 trips to storm areas with a truckload of supplies” while Taylor Swift has offered no help. The claim originated on a satirical site. To the contrary, Swift has donated $5 million for hurricane relief.

False Claims of Backlash to Taylor Swift’s Endorsement of Harris

False Claims of Backlash to Taylor Swift’s Endorsement of Harris

Pop star Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president on Sept. 10. Social media posts falsely claim that, as a result, Swift’s ticket sales have plummeted and some of her concerts and a major endorsement deal have been canceled. The remaining U.S. shows on Swift’s Eras tour are all sold out, and she has not lost her partnership with Coca-Cola.

Online Posts Share Altered Photo of Taylor Swift With Bogus Political Sign

Online Posts Share Altered Photo of Taylor Swift With Bogus Political Sign

Taylor Swift has previously endorsed political candidates, including Joe Biden in the 2020 election. Online posts, however, share an altered photo of Swift that purports to show she endorses former President Donald Trump’s false claim that he won in 2020 and that Democrats “cheated” in the election.

Taylor Swift Film Is Being Screened in Israel, Contrary to Online Post

Taylor Swift Film Is Being Screened in Israel, Contrary to Online Post

As some celebrities issued statements in response to the Israel-Hamas war, a video posted to social media falsely claimed that pop star Taylor Swift stopped screenings of her new film in Israel. But it was technical difficulties with showtime schedules that made screenings appear unavailable in Israel. Screenings of the film have continued in Israel.