Taylor Swift’s NYU Commencement Speech Has Us in Our Feels—Find Her Full Speech Here

Lil Nas X is set to be honoured at 2022 Songwriters Hall of Fame ceremony next month.On June 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City, the rapper and pop star will become the latest recipient of the Hal David Starlight Award, which is awarded to “gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry via their original songs.”Others to have previously won the award in the past include Drake, Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Halsey, John Legend and more.Nile Rodgers, chair of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, said: “Lil Nas X is someone we are very proud to award the Hal David Starlight Award to.

Taylor Swift‘s boyfriend Joe Alwyn has explained the story of his pseudonym William Bowery, the name he’s credited under for his contributions to Swift’s recent albums.Alwyn is partially responsible for co-writing some songs on the singer-songwriter’s two 2020 albums ‘Folklore‘ and ‘Evermore‘, including ‘Exile’, ‘Betty’ and ‘Champagne Problems’. He also co-produced six songs on ‘Folklore’.Appearing on The Kelly Clarkson Show, he explained why he decided to use a pseudonym, and how they settled on the name.“We chose to do it so the people first and foremost would listen to the music first before dissecting the fact that we did it together,” he said on the show.

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Taylor Swift's boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, is finally dishing deets on why he chose to use a pseudonym for his collaboration on her GRAMMY-winning album,, and the meaning behind said pseudonym.During an appearance on Thursday's , the 31-year-old actor said the pseudonym was more about keeping the focus on the track and less about sending Swifties on an Easter egg hunt.«We chose to do it so the people, first and foremost, would listen to the music first before dissecting the fact that we did it together,» he explained. «We did it under the name William Bowery, very fancy.

Harry Styles' leaked song "Daylight" isn't about whom you think. The "As It Was" singer refuted the theory that the song is about ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift. Many have speculated the song is about Styles' ex due to the title matching a track released by Swift herself.

Taylor Swift officially has an honorary doctorate from New York University. On Wednesday, the singer took the stage at Yankee Stadium to the sound of thousands of people’s applause to accept the Doctor of Fine Arts, honoris causa degree, and made a 20-minute speech.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorLil Nas X will be honored at the long-awaited 51 st annual Songwriters Hall of Fame Gala next month with the Hal David Starlight Award, which recognizes “gifted young songwriters who are making a significant impact in the music industry via their original songs.”Nas, a Sony Music Publishing writer, joins previous honorees Drake, Taylor Swift, Halsey, Sara Bareilles, Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons’ Dan Reynolds, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Benny Blanco, John Mayer and others. The award, created in 2004, was named in honor of SHOF chairman emeritus Hal David for his support of young songwriters.The ceremony, the first since 2019, is slated for Thursday, June 16 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York City.

Taylor Swift made New York University’s 2022 commencement ceremony the hottest ticket in town on Wednesday when she rocked the podium at Yankee Stadium to address the graduating class.The 32-year-old singer-songwriter was the guest of honor wearing a purple robe and black velvet cap punctuated with her signature red lip, accepting an honorary fine arts doctorate and sharing 20 minutes of pop-star wisdom. “Let me just say: Welcome to New York, it’s been waiting for you,” Swift kicked off the address with a smirk and lyrics from her 2014 hit, joking that the last time she was in a stadium “this size I was dancing in heels and wearing a glittery leotard.” “I’m … 90% sure the main reason I’m here is because I have a song called ‘22,’” she quipped, lamenting on how she “never got the normal college experience, per se,” though she did film her music video “Love Story” in a college dorm. “But I really can’t complain … because you went to NYU during a global pandemic,” she said.Then Swift gave some earnest advice about letting go of grudges, exes and any toxic relationship to make room for the new chapters while learning to “live alongside cringe.” (Jake Gyllenhaal might question how successfully Swift has done this in her own life.) “No matter how hard you try to avoid being cringe, you will look back on your life and cringe retrospectively.

Taylor Swift achieved her “Wildest Dreams” on Wednesday (May 18), receiving an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts from New York University and walking onstage in a cap and gown for graduation at Yankee Stadium to deliver an inspiring speech to the Class of 2022. “I’d like to thank NYU for making me technically, on paper at least, a doctor,” she said. “Not the type of doctor you would want around in the case of an emergency, unless your specific emergency was that you desperately needed to hear a song with a catchy hook and an intensely cathartic bridge section.” On her social media, she posted a video of herself getting ready for the commencement.

Taylor Swift has received an honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree, having left school aged 17 to enter the music business.The 32 year old star attended New York University's commencement ceremony at the Yankee Stadium in the Big Apple on Wednesday, where she gave a speech urging her fellow graduates to "decide what is yours to hold and let the rest go".Taylor addressed the classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022.The huge ceremony was carried out after others were previously cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic. She said she wanted to give the graduates life advice she wishes she had been given.The superstar said: "Life can be heavy, especially if you try to carry it all at once. Part of growing up and moving into new chapters of your life is about catch and release.

Taylor Swift is feeling the Class of 2022! On Wednesday, the 32-year-old singer slipped on a cap and gown «for the very first time,» and received a honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts degree from New York University. Swift also gave a commencement speech at the graduation ceremony, which was held at Yankee Stadium in New York City. Needless to say, the GRAMMY winner referenced more than one of her own song lyrics.«I’m…90% sure the main reason I’m here is because I have a song called ‘22.' And let me just say, I am elated to be here with you today as we celebrate and graduate New York University’s Class of 2022,» she told the packed stadium. Swift also couldn't help calling out her song about New York! «Let me say to you now: Welcome to New York.

Taylor Swift delivered a commencement address at New York University’s class of 2022 today (May 18).The pop star was also awarded an honorary doctorate before she gave the speech at the city’s Yankee Stadium. Watch video footage of the speech below.“I’m 90% sure the reason I’m here is because I have a song called ’22′,” Swift joked, adding: “Last time I was in a stadium this size, I was dancing in heels and wearing a glittery leotard.

Harry Styles is gushing about his girlfriend — and putting a rumor about his ex to rest. The 28-year-old singer appeared on SiriusXM's on Wednesday, and opened up about his foray into acting and his upcoming third solo album, .Styles met his girlfriend, Olivia Wilde, on the set of her flick, . Wilde helmed the film, which Styles stars in alongside Florence Pugh, and the singer had only good things to say about the experience.«I had a wonderful experience being directed by Olivia,» he said.

Taylor Swift took the stage to deliver the commencement address during the New York University graduation ceremony on Wednesday after receiving an honorary doctorate's degree.The 32-year-old singer stood onstage at New York’s Yankee Stadium and spoke to the graduating classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022. It marked the school's first in-person ceremony since the pandemic began.

Taylor Swift shared words of wisdom with New York University's class of 2022 on Wednesday as she received an honorary doctorate.MORE: Joe Alwyn opens up about relationship with Taylor Swift in very rare interviewThe singer was given an honorary doctorate of fine arts and gave the commencement speech to thousands who sat in Yankee Stadium for the special ceremony. "Hi I am Taylor," she began, joking: "Last time I was in a stadium this size I was dancing in heels and wearing a gliterally leotard but this outfit is much more comfortable."WATCH: Taylor Swift shares her fall favorites"I feel so proud to share this day with my fellow honorees who humble me with the ways they improve our world with their work," Taylor continued, adding: "As for me I am 90% sure the main reason I am here is because I have a song called 22."And let me say I am elated to be here as we celebrate and graduate NYU's class of 2022.MORE: Inside Taylor Swift's incredible $81m property portfolio: from New York to NashvilleMORE: Chris Stapleton opens up on his recent Taylor Swift collaboration"Not a single one of us here has done it alone, we are each a patchwork quilt of those who loved us, believed in our futures, showed us empathy and kindness, or told us the truth even when it wasn't easy to hear."The 32-year-old thanked her parents for the "sacrifices they made" for her, and spoke about her life in the public eyes.

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music Critic“I’m 90% sure the reason I’m here is because I have a song called ’22,'” quipped Taylor Swift, delivering the commencement address for New York University’s class of 2022 at a graduation ceremony held Wednesday. The pop superstar was awarded an honorary doctorate before giving a playful and reflective speech that lasted… no, not 22, but a little over 23 minutes.“Last time I was in a stadium this size, I was dancing in heels and wearing a glittery leotard,” Swift noted.

Taylor Swift arrives to deliver the New York University 2022 Commencement Address and receive her honorary doctorate at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday (May 18) in New York City.

Taylor Swift took the stage to deliver the commencement address during the New York University graduation ceremony on Wednesday.The 32-year-old singer stood onstage at New York’s Yankee Stadium and spoke to the graduating classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022. It marked the school's first in-person ceremony since the pandemic began.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor“Conversations With Friends” star Joe Alwyn and his castmates are, no surprise, thrilled that his girlfriend Taylor Swift has broadcast her support for the Hulu series to her 210 million Instagram followers.The singer recently posted an Instagram Story featuring screengrab of a headline from Time magazine that praised the series. Swift’s caption read, “Can confirm it’s phenomenal.”“I’m happy for anyone who enjoys it,” Alwyn told me on Tuesday night at an FYC screening and Q&A at the Pacific Design Center in West Hollywood.

It’s graduation season for Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift‘s new song ‘Carolina’ has been shared in the latest trailer for Where The Crawdads Sing – check it out below.Back in March, it was revealed that Swift had written a brand new song for the forthcoming film adaptation of Delia Owens’ hit 2018 novel, which stars Normal People‘s Daisy Edgar-Jones.The film is set to hit cinemas on July 15, and it’s not clear when the full version of ‘Carolina’ will be available.In a post back in March announcing the existence of ‘Carolina’ and discussing her relationship with the film, Swift said: “Where The Crawdads Sing is a book I got absolutely lost in when I read it years ago. As soon as I heard there was a film in the works starring the incredible Daisy Edgar Jones and produced by the brilliant Reese Witherspoon, I knew I wanted to be a part of it from the musical side.“I wrote the song ‘Carolina’ alone and asked my friend Aaron Dessner to produce it.