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Inside Taylor Swift’s year of tears and triumph… told by friends who, after all the speculation, can FINALLY say: This is what’s coming on July 4

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This time last year, Taylor Swift was hardly in the mood to let her hair down.

She was occupied performing on stage in Amsterdam, powering through her hit tour, known as the Eras tour, consisting of 149 dates. This tour drew approximately 10 million enthusiastic fans to stadiums worldwide.

Celebrating the Fourth of July weekend in Europe this year felt more like a pause rather than the typical routine – a departure from her customary extravagant Independence Day bashes for her esteemed friends, which usually take place at her luxurious $18 million mansion in Rhode Island.

Instead, Swift, who was 35 years old, found herself preoccupied with something else – specifically, working towards amassing an enormous wealth estimated at $1.6 billion and achieving a level of fame that few in her generation could match.

When the tour reached its ultimate victorious peak in December, it was reported by sources to the Daily Mail that the singer was eagerly anticipating a well-deserved break, which she planned to spend primarily with her partner Travis Kelce, who is also 35, taking time off to focus on their relationship.

Following the Super Bowl held in February, the NFL player was likewise enjoying his off-season. Essentially, this period offered an extended span of tranquility and leisure.

Unfortunately, things didn’t turn out as Swift had hoped for in 2025. Her optimistic plans were abruptly shattered when she found herself, unwillingly, embroiled in the intense legal drama involving her longtime friend, actress Blake Lively.

In the end, the unfolding events led to the devastating demise of my decade-long bond with those two remarkable individuals. Unfortunately, this wasn’t an isolated incident in my life this year; I faced more than one emotional turmoil.

It’s not surprising, given what a reliable insider shared with The Daily Mail, that Taylor Swift doesn’t seem to be organizing a grand, celebrity-filled party on the 4th of July this year.

Though that’s not to say she won’t be celebrating.

The source revealed that she’s excited to socialize and relax, and she’s planning an intimate gathering with Travis, family, and close friends. However, she prefers to keep this event low-key and avoid drawing attention to it as a large party. There are valid reasons behind her decision to maintain privacy about the event.

After all, ‘Taylor has had quite the year,’ the source added.

At first, it seemed Swift’s wish for that peaceful ‘gap year’ would be granted.

According to a source who spoke to The Daily Mail recently, she prefers keeping a low profile, focusing on her music, spending time with Travis, and enjoying time with her family. She’s also making up for lost time as she catches up on life since she was away on tour for such an extended period.

According to the source, Kelce provides massages, and they mentioned that these two enjoy spending their time by baking together and doing joint morning workouts.

But, that homebody bliss didn’t last long.

In January, a shocking legal claim made by Lively – alleging sexual harassment against her It Ends With Us co-star and director, Justin Baldoni (aged 41) – led to a response lawsuit.

Baldoni fired back at Lively, 37, and her husband Ryan Reynolds, 48, accusing them of defamation.

The accusations made against everyone were flatly rejected, and Judge’s decision later resulted in Baldoni’s lawsuit being dropped.

However, once the harm had been inflicted, Baldoni’s submission revealed supposed emails from Lively implicating Swift.

As a devoted admirer, in an awkward exchange of texts, I found myself jokingly adopting the persona of ‘Khaleesi’ from the beloved series, Game of Thrones. In this playful banter, I affectionately referred to my friend as one of my ‘dragons.’

Swift, who typically steers clear of public disputes, allegedly felt manipulated.

In an unexpected turn of events, Baldoni summoned Swift in May, but later retracted the subpoena a few weeks later – following allegations that Scott Swift, Swift’s father, had become involved in the dispute by supposedly providing Baldoni’s legal team with evidence that Lively’s team had threatened to disclose private texts between her and Swift if the singer didn’t publicly back Lively against Baldoni.

Lively’s legal advice strongly refutes that claim. However, this public spectacle exposed Swift’s private issues in an unprecedented way, and it carried a significant, emotional toll.

Swift lost her relationship with her best friend — and the mother of her three goddaughters.

Since December, when Lively filed lawsuits against Baldoni, the once inseparable duo have not been spotted together. Moreover, Kelce has gone as far as removing Lively’s husband, Reynolds, from his Instagram followers list.

However, as that contentious issue gradually faded from the news, another unexpected development surfaced.

Following a six-year struggle to regain ownership of her music catalog from record executive Scooter Braun, who had acquired them against her will in 2019, Taylor Swift declared on May 30 that the purchase was finally finalized. Now, all her original master recordings, music videos, and artwork belong exclusively to her — at an astonishingly high reported cost of $400 million.

Furthermore, the turmoil of that year didn’t stop there for Swift; she was also silently fighting an alarming danger to her personal security.

Last month, Swift had to secure a temporary restraining order against Brian Jason Wagner due to his persistent visits to her house, one of which involved him carrying a breakable bottle that could potentially be used as a weapon. Additionally, it is claimed that he attempted to alter his driver’s license to reflect her Los Angeles address and sent her an overwhelming number of emails.

In spite of the recent extension of a restraining order by a judge, it’s reported that the incident has made Taylor Swift feel quite worried – and this event seems to have significantly influenced her choice to limit her July 4 celebrations.

Our source shared that she prefers to keep her whereabouts private, so as not to reveal them to photographers or, more generally, anyone who might be inclined to stalk her.

Furthermore, given the series of high-profile burglaries, revealing one’s current whereabouts could potentially attract unwanted visitors to other residences as well, according to the source.

Ever since her initial celebration in 2013, Swift’s Independence Day parties, often held in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, have gained significant importance on the celebrity social calendar.

Regular guests in previous years have been Lively and Reynolds, along with many popular female companions such as models Karlie Kloss, Cara Delevingne, and Gigi Hadid, as well as the Haim sisters who are known pop stars.

Over the course of two days, you can expect a variety of activities such as boisterous corn hole matches, water slide rides on inflatables adorned with American flags, and extended evenings filled with dancing and singing.

One year, Ed Sheeran serenaded attendees.

So what about this July 4?

Our source mentioned that she prefers to keep parties low-key, as she doesn’t want to give the impression of being out of touch with current events, considering the backlash following the Bezos wedding.

Last month, Amazon’s founder Jeff Bezos exchanged vows with Lauren Sanchez in a lavish, multi-day event in Venice, Italy, estimated to have set him back around $50 million.

The extravagant festivities, which brought together a diverse group of top-tier celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, the Kardashians, Orlando Bloom, Tom Brady, and Sydney Sweeney, faced significant criticism.

Venetian protesters even took to the streets to vent their outrage.

At that wedding, a significant amount was splurged according to our reliable source. With numerous celebrities in attendance, they were criticized for their lavish behavior, enjoying themselves, living it up. However, everyday people are facing hardships, losing their jobs, insurance, and even being deported. These aren’t the best of times for many, including some of Swift’s fans.

They noted that she wouldn’t prefer to give the impression that she’s enjoying herself excessively while others may be facing hardships.

Recently, there’s been a lot of buzz and excitement among fans, who are eagerly anticipating if Taylor Swift might unveil something special on her favorite holiday. The rumors hint at possibilities such as a possible new album, or even the long-awaited news about her engagement to Kelce.

But our source tells the Daily Mail those rumors are likely premature.

According to the source, she hasn’t shared any plans for releasing new music with anyone, not even those who are closest to her. She seems to be keeping quiet about it, and it would take most of her inner circle by surprise if there were any announcements regarding new music this weekend.

As a fervent admirer, I can’t help but share my disheartened feelings upon hearing the inside scoop: ‘Regrettably, it seems Travis won’t be popping the question this coming weekend.’

They mentioned that it seems he will propose marriage, but this will happen after he stops playing and no longer prepares for a major NFL season.

Patients will need to hold on for a bit longer, it seems. If Swift manages to secure some well-deserved downtime, there could be more than just fireworks to cheer about this coming Independence Day.

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2025-07-04 17:50

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