Taylor Swift and Katy Perry have ended their feud with a literal olive branch — but the “I Kissed A Girl” singer wasn’t ready to kiss and make up until things got desperate! Read more about Taylor and catch up on Katy by clicking on the links…
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two stars had been fighting ever since Taylor accused Katy of sabotaging a 2012 tour by hiring away her dancers. But Katy faced new pressure to make up with Taylor at the start of her "Reputation" tour — with "American Idol" producers fuming over starting a second season with an unofficial Taylor ban!
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“Katy wants the show to be about finding new talent, not the ongoing drama between her and Taylor,” a set snitch told The ENQUIRER's
Rob Shuter — adding: “If someone auditioning sings a Taylor song, then the whole thing becomes about Katy’s reaction.” That decision, however, left the new "Idol" unable to use lots of huge pop hits!
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“Katy wants the show to be about finding new talent, not the ongoing drama between her and Taylor,” a set snitch told The ENQUIRER's
Rob Shuter — adding: “If someone auditioning sings a Taylor song, then the whole thing becomes about Katy’s reaction.” That decision, however, left the new "Idol" unable to use lots of huge pop hits!
Insiders also reported that producers weren't happy when one contestant apologized for being a Taylor fan — with Katy cattily responding: "No, I love her, as a songwriter." That clip came out just
as the show's ratings began to sink while Katy claimed a $25 million payday.
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That made for plenty of reasons for Katy to reach out to Taylor before the start of the "Reputation" tour, sending the peace symbol and saying: “I’ve been doing some reflecting on past miscommunication and hurt feelings between us.” Taylor responded: “This means so much to me.” Others, however, aren't so sure!
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“Most people think Taylor is at war with Katy,” a source told Shuter, “but that’s not true! The person that
she’s really competitive with is Adele!” Katy's splashy move, however, still provides some publicity for Taylor's new tour — as the "Love Story" singer sets out to outsell her UK rival!
Photo credit: Getty/Files
The
two stars had been fighting ever since Taylor accused Katy of sabotaging a 2012 tour by hiring away her dancers. But Katy faced new pressure to make up with Taylor at the start of her "Reputation" tour — with "American Idol" producers fuming over starting a second season with an unofficial Taylor ban!
“Katy wants the show to be about finding new talent, not the ongoing drama between her and Taylor,” a set snitch told The ENQUIRER's
Rob Shuter — adding: “If someone auditioning sings a Taylor song, then the whole thing becomes about Katy’s reaction.” That decision, however, left the new "Idol" unable to use lots of huge pop hits!
Insiders also reported that producers weren't happy when one contestant apologized for being a Taylor fan — with Katy cattily responding: "No, I love her, as a songwriter." That clip came out just
as the show's ratings began to sink while Katy claimed a $25 million payday.
That made for plenty of reasons for Katy to reach out to Taylor before the start of the "Reputation" tour, sending the peace symbol and saying: “I’ve been doing some reflecting on past miscommunication and hurt feelings between us.” Taylor responded: “This means so much to me.” Others, however, aren't so sure!
“Most people think Taylor is at war with Katy,” a source told Shuter, “but that’s not true! The person that
she’s really competitive with is Adele!” Katy's splashy move, however, still provides some publicity for Taylor's new tour — as the "Love Story" singer sets out to outsell her UK rival!
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