What Happened: Taylor Swift Just Bought Back Her Music Masters
Taylor Swift made major headlines today after officially buying back the rights to her first six albums—something fans have been hoping for since 2019. These original recordings were previously owned by Big Machine Records and later sold without her approval. But now, thanks to a deal worth nearly $360 million, Taylor finally owns her own music again.
(Source – Times of India)
On top of that, a video posted by her close friend and producer Jack Antonoff went viral this morning. It shows Taylor dancing to “Getaway Car” in her kitchen—with her famously shy cat Meredith Grey, who hasn’t been seen in public for years. That unexpected moment sent fans into an emotional spiral.
(Source – Hindustan Times)
Fans’ Reactions: Social Media Goes Wild
Within minutes, hashtags like #TaylorsMasters and #MeredithGrey were trending on Twitter and Instagram. Swifties celebrated not just her music win, but also the long-awaited return of her cat.
Here’s what people are saying:
🐾 @swiftie_love: “Taylor owns her masters AND Meredith is back?? What a perfect day to be alive. 💗 #TaylorsMasters #MeredithGrey”
🎶 @1989forever: “Meredith is ALIVE. Taylor’s dancing to Getaway Car. My heart can’t take this. A cultural reset. 🔥”
Fans are calling it a “Swiftie national holiday.”
Past Trends: When Has Taylor Gone Viral Before?
Taylor Swift is no stranger to trending worldwide. Earlier this year, she made headlines during the Super Bowl when she was seen chatting with Kendrick Lamar, leading to wild fan theories and meme-worthy moments.
Before that, her record-breaking Eras Tour took over social media for months, with fans posting every outfit, setlist, and surprise song she performed across cities.
She also trended for re-releasing her “Taylor’s Version” albums and reclaiming her music one masterpiece at a time.
Conclusion: A Huge Win for Artists – and a Treat for Fans
Taylor Swift buying back her masters is more than a personal victory—it’s a huge message to the music industry about artist rights and independence. Add in a rare appearance by Meredith Grey, and you’ve got a day Swifties will never forget.
What’s next? Rumors say Reputation (Taylor’s Version) could drop any day now. But knowing Taylor, there’s probably another surprise waiting around the corner.
Bonus: Social Media Highlight
Jack Antonoff’s viral video of Taylor dancing with Meredith Grey:
