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Taylor Swift praised by Perez Hilton after $100K donation, breaks Ariana Grande’s record, and plans prenup with Travis Kelce. (Images via Getty)
Taylor Swift made headlines this week after donating $100,000 to help a toddler battling a rare brain cancer. Perez Hilton couldn’t stop gushing over her gesture, calling it “so generous.” The pop star’s kindness trended alongside her chart win, as she broke her tie with Ariana Grande on the Billboard Hot 100 and moved forward with engagement plans with NFL star Travis Kelce.
Perez Hilton reacts to Taylor Swift’s $100K GoFundMe donation for toddler Lilah Smoot
Perez Hilton shared on Oct. 17 that Taylor Swift donated $100,000 to the parents of 18-month-old Lilah Smoot, who was diagnosed with Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor, a rare and aggressive brain cancer.Lilah’s mother, Katelynn Smoot, posted a screenshot showing Swift’s note on GoFundMe.“Sending the biggest hug to my friend, Lilah! Love, Taylor.”Hilton praised Swift’s act of kindness, writing, “Taylor Swift is so generous to her Swifties!” and adding, “Whoa! Incredible!”According to TMZ, Swift found Lilah’s campaign while scrolling the GoFundMe app and decided to help cover the family’s medical expenses.
The U.S. Sun reported that her donation covered two-thirds of the $150,000 goal.A source told The U.S. Sun that Swift “has always been keen to give back and help others but even by her standard this is staggering.” Hilton called the donation “precious,” ending his blog by praising the singer’s heart.
Taylor Swift breaks Ariana Grande’s record with “The Fate of Ophelia” debuting at No. 1
The same week Taylor Swift donated to Lilah Smoot’s family, she made chart history. Forbes confirmed that her new single “The Fate of Ophelia” debuted at No.
1 on the Billboard Hot 100, marking her eighth career No. 1 debut.Before this release, Swift was tied with Ariana Grande, who had seven No. 1 debuts including “Thank U, Next,” “7 Rings,” and “Rain On Me.” With this latest hit, Swift now holds the record for the most Hot 100 debuts among female artists.The single also gave Swift her 13th career No. 1, placing her alongside Drake and Michael Jackson for fourth-most all time, behind The Beatles, Mariah Carey, and Rihanna.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce prepare for a prenuptial agreement after engagement
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce recently got engaged, sharing pictures from the proposal that went viral across social media. With a combined fortune of about $1.67 billion, reports suggest the couple is preparing a prenuptial agreement to keep their finances protected before marriage.According to Forbes, Swift has been clear with Kelce from the start that love and financial security can coexist. A source told the outlet, “Taylor’s been upfront from day one with Travis that being in love doesn’t mean being careless. Travis gets that completely.”Legal experts note that prenups are common for high-profile couples to ensure clarity and stability. Swift and Kelce’s decision shows they are not only celebrating love but also planning responsibly for their shared future.