Celebrity fame and the interest in celebrities waxes and wanes, but ever since Google, we can always keep the celebrities that we are interested in first and foremost in our minds. Who would you think we Google the most?
I would’ve guessed somebody with a New Jersey connection like Frank Sinatra, Springsteen, John Bon Jovi, or Jack Nicholson. Then again with their recent Super Bowl win, wouldn’t you think that one of the Eagles players would be most googled by New Jerseyans?
If you guessed any of those you would be very wrong and so was I. It’s Taylor Swift.
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I know that it’s no surprise that millions of people are interested in her, but for some reason, I thought in New Jersey we’d be less interested. Then again, no matter where you are she’s ubiquitous and it is hard to avoid her allure whether you hate her or love her.
New Jersey has always had an affinity for pop culture, and Taylor is the perfect reflection of modern stardom. You literally can’t escape her presence.
From her chart-topping hits to her very public relationships, and of course, her unforgettable concerts, she’s everywhere. This state thrives on music and larger-than-life personalities, and Taylor fits right in.
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Plus, after her Eras Tour performances, which were right next door, it’s no wonder we were all looking up “Taylor Swift New Jersey” to figure out when she’d be back.
But I think one of the reasons New Jersey is so obsessed with her as is the rest of the country is that she is constantly reinventing herself to stay irrelevant. It’s not just that she writes catchy songs but her songs reflect a sense of who she is.
They are deep and meaningful, and that gets her fans to feel like they know her. And speaking of her fans, ask any of them and they will tell you she connects with them like no other celebrity can connect with fans.
And we all know Jersey loves authenticity. We admire when someone can take their fame and keep it grounded, relatable, and real.
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So, why is she topping the Google charts here? I think it’s because Taylor Swift gets us. Her relationship with Travis Kelce also intrigues people as almost no other celebrity relationship does.
Taylor Swift also has connections to New Jersey with friends and family living here and makes frequent appearances at the Jersey shore. Whatever the reasons are she resonates with her Jersey fans and knows what resonates with her audience, and in New Jersey, people.
Feel it. Love her or hate her, Taylor Swift transcends pop music. She’s become part of our culture.
Celebrities who vowed to leave the United States after the election
Rumors are flying that Bruce Springsteen has vowed to leave the country if Donald Trump wins the 2024 election. He didn’t say it.
But false promises of leaving the country if a celebrity didn’t get their way has been a real thing and not always said in jest.
Here’s a list of famous people who promised to leave the country if Trump were elected. I hope you didn’t bet money on them leaving since none did.
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