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What IS wrong with Taylor Swift’s back? Experts say she’s undergone a posture overhaul to beat ‘Golum-like’ hump
She’s had several aesthetic reinventions over the years — from the curly-haired boho teen, to the edgy artist with bleach blonde bob and bold lip.
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But a new, subtle change in the evolution of Taylor Swift has grabbed the attention of social media users: her newly straightened posture.
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On Instagram and TikTok, hundreds of fitness experts and physiotherapists have given their two cents on the dramatic difference in the megastar’s standing stance.
Meanwhile, on social media forums like Reddit, fans discuss theories as to the reason for Swift’s slumped frame, with some comparing the hunch to that of fictional Lord of The Rings character, Gollum.
Images of Taylor Swift taken between 2010 and 2015 show her rounded upper spine, sparking discussion among fans
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Images of Taylor Swift taken between 2010 and 2015 show her rounded upper spine, sparking discussion among fans
Recent images of the megastar show a newly straightened posture, said to be due to muscle strengthening
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Recent images of the megastar show a newly straightened posture, said to be due to muscle strengthening
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Images taken between 2010 and 2015 show the record breaking artist, 34, sporting a slightly hunched back, while recent pictures from the Eras tour — from which she’s said to have pocketed more than $4billion — show an eye-catching transformation.
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So what is behind her new, perfect posture?
According to one so-called ‘Postural Alignment Specialist’, who goes by Posture Mike on TikTok, Swift, who stands between 5’10 and 5’11, has a ’rounded upper back’, which can cause the head to hang forward, resulting in a hump-like appearence.
Extreme cases of this are known medically as kyphosis, whereby the normal curve in the middle section of vertebral column (the thoracic vertebrae) is more curved than normal.
In a video that’s attracted a million views, Posture Mike explains that this leads to our spine struggling under the weight of our heads — equivalent to a 18kg bowling ball — risking damage to the bones and ligaments in the area.
He goes on to suggest exercises to correct poor posture, including lying on your back with your legs elevated and bent at 90 degrees over a block or stool, while taking big, belly breaths.
‘Hold for five minutes to allow gravity to gently improve your head position,’ he said.
In another clip, US-based physiotherapist Tyler Chong offers movements to correct Swift’s hunched back, including tucking your chin into your neck and then pushing it out again.
‘You should feel the muscles in the back of your neck below your skull turn on,’ he said.
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Meanwhile, Swiss-based stretching studio StretchingLausanne shared a clip entitled, ‘how did Taylor Swift fix her posture’? which suggested a number of exercises that Swift may have performed in order to beat the slouch.
This included bending the shoulder blades back to ‘keep them connected’, lifting the upper body while lying stomach-down on a mat, and stretching the back using the ‘cat-cow’ yoga pose.
Pictured at the 2015 Grammy awards, Taylor Swift appears to have a more rounded upper back
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Pictured at the 2015 Grammy awards, Taylor Swift appears to have a more rounded upper back
In 2008, Swift’s posture appears to be far more rounded than it does now
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In 2008, Swift’s posture appears to be far more rounded than it does now
Experts suggest the dramatic change over the last decade is mostly due to Swift’s intense training regime which has strengthened her muscles
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Experts suggest the dramatic change over the last decade is mostly due to Swift’s intense training regime which has strengthened her muscles
Another contributor to the star’s changed posture could be the unique sports bra she was pictured wearing during rehearsals for the Eras tour last year.
The bra, from fitness brand Forme, costs $182 (£137) and is designed to ‘immediately improve your upper body alignment and body foundation,’ according to the Forme website.
The brand claims that the product was designed by an orthopedic surgeon and uses tension fabrics to apply pressure to key areas on your body, encouraging you to keep your shoulders pulled back and down.
Taylor Swift modelled the hi-tech sports bra that claims to improve posture
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Taylor Swift modelled the hi-tech sports bra that claims to improve posture
However, experts have cast doubt on just how big a role the smart bra played in the change in Swift’s posture.
In a video that’s amassed 652,000 views on TikTok, physiotherapist Dr Dan Ginader said the bra ‘wasn’t as helpful as you might think’.
‘It’s not strong enough to hold you in that posture,’ he explained. Instead, he said the fabric ‘encourages’ the muscles to sit in a certain position — but they will only remain there if they become stronger.
‘It’s your muscles doing all the work, rather than the fabric,’ he said.
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‘It was the amount of work training and strengthening Taylor did in preparation for the tour that did most of the work. The bra was just a gentle coach.’
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Elvira, 73, exposes Ariana Grande, 31, and says she was her worst and rudest Celeb encounter for what she did to her and Ari was quick to clap back but fans negatively react “Anxiety is not an excuse!”
During a recent conversation with her fans, Cassandra Peterson — better known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark — revealed she had a bad interaction with a celebrity whose name “rhymes with Pariana Mande.” She then doubled down, reposting an article about her remarks on Instagram and hash-tagging Ariana Grande’s name.
It was this post that caught Ariana Grande’s eye. “I’m so disheartened to see this,” the Wicked star commented on Elvira’s post. “I actually don’t even remember getting the chance to meet you because I had an anxiety attack and to my memory, left before the rest of my family.”
In parentheses, Grande explained that she went to Elvira’s show “around 7 years ago,” when she was “really not great with being in public crowds or loud places.” She went on to apologize, and to praise Elvira. “If I’m misremembering this moment, I sincerely apologize for offending you so,” she wrote. “Thank you for being so nice to my mom, she told me how lovely you were (she might have different feelings about that now but I’ll talk to her… clearly, we all have our days!)”
What Happened Between Ariana & Elvira?
Elvira told fans about her encounter with Grande during a Q&A at Knott’s Berry Farm in California, claiming that the pop star requested 20 tickets to her show for her family and friends, but refused to take a picture with her in return.
“We gave her the tickets and she comes backstage and she asks if I can take pictures with all of her friends and relatives she brought,” she recalled, as seen in a viral video. “I take a picture with every single one of them, I sign autographs for every single one of them. Then I say to her, ‘Can we take a photo together?’ And she goes, ‘No, I don’t really do that.’”
Elvira also remembered that Grande left before the show began, which aligns with Grande’s memory of the night. “All her relatives stayed, and she took off,” Elvira said.
Here’s Ariana’s response:
After a round of boos from the Q&A audience, someone on stage with Elvira quipped, “she’s playing the wrong witch,” nodding to Grande’s role in Wicked as Glinda the Good Witch.
There seem to be no hard feelings on Grande’s side, as she ended her comment by writing “sending love always” and declaring that Elvira will “always be our queen of halloween.” Elvira has yet to respond to Grande’s apology.
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Keanu Reeves, 60, finally Confirmed Marriage to Winona Ryder, 52, after 30 years, reacting to the viral marriage rumors between him and Alexandra Grant “I want to clear all doubts and make things clear that…” See more
Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves are still madly in (platonic) love with each other.
The former “Dracula” costars have known each other since the 1980s and, as they divulged during a 2018 press tour for “Destination Wedding,” their onscreen nuptials in the 1992 Bram Stoker adaptation might’ve been legally binding.
On the “Happy Sad Confused” podcast Monday, host Josh Horowitz asked Ryder how “the two biggest luddites on the planet” even keep in touch.
“I know,” said Ryder. “But we do text, and we always say who it is, even though it says it on the text … On his birthday, when I’m like, ‘Happy Birthday, my husband!’ and I put ‘Noni,’ he’s like, ‘Hey, wife! Love you, KR 57.’ On each birthday he’s like, ‘KR 57’ or whatever his age is.”
“He’s always done that,” she explained.
Ryder and Reeves were familiar with each other long before they were cast in “Dracula.”
“We met in the late ’80s, like ’87, ’88, at one of the early Independent Spirit Awards at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel,” she told People in 2018. “It wasn’t televised. Buck Henry was the emcee, and we gave out Best Supporting Actor.”
Ryder also explained to the outlet that she had initiated their “Destination Wedding” collaboration.
“I emailed him,” she said, adding: “I was so happy because he responded.”
During an Entertainment Weekly interview with Reeves in 2018, Ryder revealed that director Francis Ford Coppola had used “a real Romanian priest” for their “Dracula” wedding scene.
“We said yes?” Reeves asked Ryder, who confirmed as much. “Oh my gosh, we’re married,” he joked.
The Romanian nuptials presumably didn’t hold, however, as Reeves and Ryder have both pursued various other romantic interests over the years.
They’re each currently in relationships with other people: Reeves has been dating artist Alexandra Grant since 2019, and Ryder’s longtime partner is fashion designer Scott Mackinlay Hahn. However, neither actor has ever tied the knot — except, of course, (potentially) with each other.
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Rihanna, 36, shockingly announce SPLIT with rapper ASAP Rocky, 36, after 4 years of relationship with 2 kids and another on the way… “After finding out his huge secret, it broke my heart into many pieces, so we decided to go our separate ways“ – See Full details
In a stunning turn of events, pop icon Rihanna and rapper ASAP Rocky have announced their separation after a four-year relationship.
The couple, who have a two-year-old son together and are expecting their second child, have revealed that the decision was made after a significant revelation that shattered their bond.
In a heartfelt statement released today, Rihanna expressed her deep sadness and heartbreak over the split. “After discovering a truth that I never thought I would have to confront, my heart was irrevocably broken,” she said.
“Despite our love for each other and the beautiful family we’ve built together, I believe it is best for both of us to move forward separately.”
The exact nature of the revelation that led to the breakup remains a mystery, but rumors have been swirling in the entertainment industry for weeks.
Speculation has ranged from infidelity to personal differences that proved insurmountable.
ASAP Rocky, who has been relatively quiet since the news broke, has yet to issue a public statement.
However, sources close to the couple have confirmed that the split was amicable and that the two remain committed to co-parenting their children.
The news of Rihanna and ASAP Rocky’s separation has sent shockwaves through the music industry and beyond.
The couple, who have been considered one of the most stylish and influential pairs in recent years, have a massive global following.
Their unexpected breakup has left fans devastated and wondering what the future holds for both of them.
While the information presented in this article is based on current online reports, this is a rumor.
No official confirmation has been provided by either Rihanna or ASAP Rocky, and the accuracy of the details cannot be verified at this time.
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