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Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift: Singer Pranks Country Star on 'Punk'd' (VIDEO)

Posted on Mar 1st 2012 6:15PM by The Boot Staff
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As reported by The Boot, "This is completely not OK!" screams Taylor Swift on a commercial previewing the hidden-camera TV show, 'Punk'd.' "This is like, gonna put me in a jail cell forever!" The wildly popular MTV program is back for a new season on March 29, with Taylor as one its celebrity victims. The culprit in the country superstar's episode is none other than her good friend (and her best friend's boyfriend), Justin Bieber.

The pop prince reportedly faked a songwriting session at a beach-side home in southern California and asked Taylor to come write with him. Taking a break from their music, he convinces her to check out fireworks he claimed to have gotten from Japan. That's when the incredibly elaborate prank fires up ... literally.

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Taylor Swift: 'Safe and Sound' Video Premiere (Featuring the Civil Wars)

Posted on Feb 14th 2012 12:15PM by The Boot Staff
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As reported by The Boot: Taylor Swift the Civil Wars have just premiered the video for 'Safe and Sound' (their song off the 'Hunger Games' soundtrack). In the tune, the 22-year-old superstar goes for more of a folk/Americana sound as she's backed by her friends Joy Williams and John Paul White.

The song's brand-new video was shot at a cemetery, bringing its melancholy lyrics to life. "It's one of my favorite moments in the video; there's this wide shot, where I'm just kind of crumpled up sitting on a gravestone, and it's actually the gravesite of a couple who lived and died in 1853," Taylor tells MTV. "I'm sitting here thinking, 'What were their lives like?' It's really eerie, considering what the movie is about and how it deals with life and death. It just absolutely blew my mind."

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Danny Gokey Engaged: Former American Idol Finds Love Again

Posted on Dec 27th 2011 1:45PM by The Boot Staff
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As reported on TheBoot.com, Danny Gokey has found love again. The 'American Idol' alum has announced his engagement to Leyicet Peralta, whom he plans to marry in late January. Danny lost his first wife three years ago. Sophia Gokey died after complications from surgery to treat her congenital heart disease. The singer opened Sophia's Heart Foundation in her honor, a non-profit organization that offers housing for homeless families, GED tutoring, job counseling and life coaching. The facility also has a variety of after-school music and arts programs for children.

"Our vision at Sophia's Heart includes programs to house and restore the lives of the economically challenged and families that have been displaced from their homes due to unfortunate circumstances," Danny told The Boot at the grand opening of the Nashville facility. "This might include children and families who have been touched by poverty, sickness, disease, broken families and broken dreams ... Our goal is to not just provide them housing but give them programs that help them to return as a viable part of the community."

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Taylor Swift Reveals Exclusive Clip From Her 'Journey to Fearless' Concert DVD

Posted on Oct 10th 2011 3:10PM by The Boot Staff
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Taylor Swift's journey to the top has been nothing short of epic. With more than 20 million albums sold and countless awards won, including four Grammys and the ACM Entertainer of the Year honors, her whirlwind career that only just began about five years ago is already one for the history books.

Perhaps her favorite part of the job is touring, which the 21-year-old superstar has done with record-breaking numbers. After getting her feet wet as an opening act for Brad Paisley, the blond beauty set out on her own headlining trek in 2009 -- the Fearless tour, named after her wildly successful sophomore album.

Fans can relive their favorite memories of the elaborate Fearless shows, plus go behind the scenes of the tour, with tomorrow's (Oct. 11) release of 'Journey to Fearless,' a two-hour DVD filled with highlights from the incredible tour. Taylor shares exclusively with The Boot this clip from the DVD, featuring one of her most beloved hits, 'You Belong With Me.' Watch it below, followed by a heartwarming video of the songbird talking about learning to play guitar for the first time.

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Lauren Alaina Reveals 'Wildflower' Album Cover

Posted on Sep 9th 2011 4:30PM by The Boot Staff
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Lauren Alaina goes for the natural look on the cover of her debut album, 'Wildflower.' The CD's cover art has been revealed, featuring the 16-year-old beauty with minimal makeup and beachy waves in her long, honey-hued hair.

"I can't wait for you to hear the album, which has 12 songs, including one that I co-wrote," the songbird writes in a letter to fans.

"All of the songs are very different, so there's something on 'Wildflower' for everybody. Each song tells a story that I really related to, and my hope is that the songs will touch your heart as well."

One of those songs Lauren particularly related to is her debut single, 'Like My Mother Does,' which she premiered on 'American Idol.' "I had quite a few songs to choose between, but when they played me that song I just started crying," the singer tells AOL Music.

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Taylor Swift Invites Nicki Minaj on Stage for Live 'Super' Duet

Posted on Aug 29th 2011 1:30PM by The Boot Staff
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As reported by The Boot, the surprises keep coming on Taylor Swift's Speak Now World tour. During her sold-out, four-show run at Los Angeles' Staples Center, the singing superstar has treated her fans to duets with some of her most famous friends, including Justin Bieber, Ellen DeGeneres, Jason Mraz and Hot Chelle Rae (a pop band who helped write Taylor's hilarious 'Thug Story' duet with T-Pain).

Sunday night's show saw the country cutie doing a little rapping, as her pal Nicki Minaj showed up to sing her hit, 'Super Bass,' with Taylor. Watch a fan's video of the performance below.

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Taylor Swift Tops 2011 Teen Choice Awards Winners

Posted on Aug 8th 2011 10:15AM by The Boot Staff
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As reported by The Boot, Taylor Swift leads the pack of 2011 Teen Choice Awards winners, taking home five surfboard trophies from Sunday's show in Universal City, Calif.

"This is the first time that I've ever been to the Teen Choice Awards and this is amazing," she said in one of her many acceptance speeches of the night. "I want to thank the fans. You guys have made my life so beautiful, and it's all because of you."

The country superstar won in the categories of Choice Music: Female Artist, Choice Music: Female Country Artist, Choice Music: Country Single (for 'Mean'), Choice Break-Up Song (for 'Back to December') and Choice Red Carpet Fashion Icon. As was announced before the broadcast, Taylor was also named 'Ultimate Choice,' the night's highest honor.

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