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Taylor Swift Album Anniversary: A Celebration in GIFs!

The music world was changed forever on October 27, 2014. We kid, but only slightly. Because that was the date on which Taylor Swift released her first-ever pop album, “1989,” a record that proved the following once and for all: Taylor Swift is the biggest solo artist on the planet. And it’s not particularly close. In honor of today’s one-year anniversary, Swift shared the above photo on Instagram and wrote as a message to fans: “1989 came out 1 year ago today. It’s been the best year of my life. I love you guys. #HappyBirthday1989.” But that’s not enough, in our opinion, not when one considers the cultural impact this album has had. And it all started when Swift mocked her own dancing abilities while shaking off all problems via a track that remains stuck in our head to this day: Swift followed up that catchy tune with another form of self-deprecation, this time coming out with a single that played off her reputation as a psycho ex-girlfriend. Allow us to present quite a number of GIFs from “Blank Space.” But Taylor somehow managed to take it to another level with her next single and its affiliated music video. This one co-starred Selena Gomez , Miranda Kerr and many other huge names, all of whom helped Swift express some feelings of “Bad Blood.” With these hit songs and others in her repertoire, Swift set off on her “1989” tour, a series of concerts that have made headlines at every stop. Partially due to the woman at the center of them, but largely due to the surprise guests Swift has brought out along the way. To wit: View Slideshow: Taylor Swift Concert Guests: Who’s Joined Her on Stage? It’s been quite a year for Taylor Swift and the music industry in general. Where will Swift’s next album take her? Where will it take us? We have no idea… … but you better believe we’ll be along for the ride!

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Adam Ward’s Fiance Witnessed Shooting Live from Control Room

Adam Ward, the WDBJ cameraman who has horrifically murdered Wednesday morning, had a lot to look forward to. In April, Adam proposed to Melissa Ott, a producer at the Roanoke, Virginia, television station. Devastatingly, Ott was working in the control room watching the live video feed when her finance was murdered.  The 27-year-old cameraman was killed along with his co-work and WDBJ reporter Alison Parker. They were filming a live broadcast in Virginia when a gunman shot and killed both Ward and Parker. As Ward lay dying, he was able to capture an image of the shooter. The image that Ward caught helped the authorities identify the shooter as Vester L. Flanagan. Ward proposed to Ott in April.  A picture of the couple’s engagement was posted to Ward’s Facebook page earlier this year. Because Ott also works for the station, she witnessed the brutal murder live as it broadcasted in the station’s control room. Needless to say, Ott is shattered that she lost her fiancé so unexpectedly and in such a horrific way. Flanagan uploaded two videos on Twitter showing the graphic murders.  He posted the footage on his Twitter account under his pseudonym Bryce Williams. The Twitter account was quickly suspended, and the videos were removed. One video shows Flanagan filming himself as he approaches Parker.  Parker was interviewing a woman on-air when Flanagan displays his gun and Parker screams. In the second video, Flanagan is seen shooting at Parker, and she tries to run away. Six shots are fired before the video ends. Flanagan once worked for the same station.  He claimed that Parker “made racist comments” and that “Adam went to hr on me after working with me one time!!!” The general manager of WDBJ, Jeff Marks, described Flanagan as “an unhappy man” who “quickly gathered a reputation as someone who was difficult to work with.”  Flanagan was fired from the station. Marks disclosed that Flanagan filed an action with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, claiming he was a victim of racism at the studio. But the EEOC “dismissed the claim out of hand, and that was that,” according to Marks. Flanagan fatally shot himself in the head as police began pursuing him. Reportedly, Flanagan faxed a 23-page document to the station, citing racism and homophobia.  The documents were turned over to authorities.

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Taylor Swift Duets with Selena Gomez! And Justin Timberlake! And Lisa Kudrow!

Taylor Swift wrapped up a five-night run in Los Angeles on Wednesday by making it clear why she deserves to have a banner hanging in Staples Center . The superstar brought out three very famous friends to help her sing three very memorable duets, beginning with BFF Selena Gomez on “Good For You.” Taylor Swift Duets on “Good For You” with Selena Gomez The crowd went totally bonkers for Taylor’s close pal, who Swift described on stage as a “multitalented performer who is good at pretty much everything does.” But she was just getting started. Up next, Swift made fans cheer and laugh hysterically by inviting Lisa Kudrow and her guitar to join her… for a rendition of “Smelly Cat!” Taylor Swift Duets on “Smelly Cat” with Lisa Kudrow Kudrow essentially acted as her beloved character from Friends, Phoebe, for this version of her Central Perk-based classic. “So @taylorswift13 is THE best person I’ve ever met,” the actress Tweeted after the show. “That was fun. Thanks Taylor.” And then Swift saved her best surprise for last. How did Taylor top Ellen DeGeneres in a sparkly tutu ? By telling the crowd she herself was in shock that her “favorite artist” was in the house. Seriously, people, it’s Justin Timberlake!!!!! Taylor Swift Duets on “Mirrors” with Justin Timberlake As you can see above, fans in attendance (which included stars Jaime King, Nina Dobrev, Julianne Hough and Zelda Williams) went utterly insane when JT showed up for a duet of “Mirrors.” He’s been added to this impressive list of special Taylor Swift guest stars: View Slideshow: Taylor Swift Concert Guests: Who’s Joined Her on Stage?

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Taylor Swift Teams with Alanis Morissette on "You Oughta Know"

We have a new addition to our list of special Taylor Swift concert guests . On Monday night in Los Angeles, Swift praised Alanis Morissette as a singer-songwriting role model, giving the artist props for being one of the first to talk so openly abut heartache in her material. It's something Swift certainly knows a lot about. From there, Taylor introduced Morissette and the stars broke into a fun duet of “You Oughta Know,” with those in attendance needing earmuffs for lyrics that included whether or not one's girlfriend would “go down” on one “in a theater.” Tweeted Swift after the show: “I don’t know how to process how amazing she was. Just absolutely magnificent.”

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